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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
DOUBLE CROSS
CORN SEED Is
NOW AVAILABLE

For three years double cross
corn has been grown in various
sections of the county in an ex-
perimental way. A few farmers
have also grown rather extensive
acreages. All Of the 3 past sea-
sons, however, have been I'M
favorable SO far as the moisture
supply is concerned that yield
results were almost impossible
to check.
This year again through the
County Agents office a small
supply Of double cross seed will
be brought into the county. Two
types IKE and Xxx will be
available. Both should do well in
Stearns county. While the
County Agents office and the
Farm Bureau make no effort to
handle seed, 10 bushels of these
new double cross types are be-
Ing brought into the county. At
present a small supply still re-
mains available.
In other counties Of Minneso-
Ia where the rainfall has been
more ample during the past 2
or years increases in yield Of
from 10 to Is per cent are re-
ported in favor Of the double
cross corn.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02

even where farmers have their
choice of locally grown seed, or
that shipped in from the south,
they often take the latter because
it looks plumper, brighter and bet
ter developed. On recent trip
through west central Minnesota,
Mr.. Grim visited warehouse
which had three lots of seed. One
lot consisted of strictly local seed,
another was of good strain of
central Minnesota Is, and the third
was Murdoch, late corn from
southern Minnesota. The manager
of this warehouse informed Mi.
Grim that good many farmers
were taking the late Murdoch be-
cause of its more attractive APP
pearance. This Is sheer folly, Mr..
Grim says, because it Is beyond
reason to expect that such late
types and strains of corn will ma
ture I'M central Minnesota, even
with the most favorable season.
Such corn Is too late even for sill
age or fodder corn in central Min
nesota.
Central Minnesota farmers wish
ing somewhat later strains for sill
age or fodder corn may safely use
the latter strains of Minnesota 13
or Rustler, grown in Mcleod and
other central Minnesota locations.
Since the difference between us
ing adapted seed and late seed may
easily make the difference between
a satisfactory crop and no crop at
ali, Mr.. Grim Urges all farmers In
the drouth areas to make sure OF
the source of their corn seed. Even
those who have already bought the
late corn wotiid be wise to recon
slider before it is too late. Having
spent money for such seed Is sor.
ry loss, but planting it will merely
mean throwing good money after
had.
Farmers who have chance tc
buy local seed should remember
that it's poor appearance most like.
ly is due to unfavorable growing
conditions, hut sucn seed will p,
duce just as good type Of corn as
if it had been grown under better
conditions that would have given IL
finer appearance.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
The check-up program will start

The check-up program will start
off at noon with luncheon served
in the Community Club rooms, of
Sank Centre. Following that a pro-
gram of music, talks, and reports
will take place. Paul Ahles, St.
Cloud, Judge of the Juvenile Court,
will be the main speaker. Mrs.
Fish, the specialist, who conducted
the project will make her report.
The assembled group will also be
favored with talk by Julia o.
Newton, state leader Of home DEM
onstration work. This will be the
first time Miss Newton has spoken
to a gathering in Stearns county
although she did attend a small
conference in the county in July,
1882, at Richmond.
Home demonstration projects
are made possible in the country
through the County Farm Bureau
and the County extension service.
New groups wishing to enroll In
the fall Of 1885 can secure enroll
ment blanks from the County A
gents office, st. Cloud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Home Demonstration

Next Tuesday the third home
demonstration project conducted in
the county will be brought to
close with a check-up day program
at Sank Centre. Home Demonstra-
ton projects with farm women of
Stearns county were started in the
fall of 1892 when Clothing was
carried to a successful close. Cloth
ing III was followed for second
year. During the past fall and win
ter the first section of the Child
Development Project under the
leadership of Mrs. Belle o. Fish, ex-
tension specialist at University
Farm, was carried on. Sixteen
groups of women were enrolled.
Or next Tuesday, May 7th, the
organization of the new project,
the second section of Child Devel-
opment will take place. This meet
ing beginning at 1890 A. M, will
be for township chairmen of home
and community work for the var
ious townships and will be presided
over by Mrs. Fish, the specialist,
who will again supervise the Sec
ond year project.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Gradatim Club

Members of the Gradatim club
met at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Obs
Wednesday afternoon, May st.
The topic for the day was THE
Drug Traffic and It's Effect on the
United States" given by Mrs. Har-
ley Forsythe. Tea was served by
Mrs. Obs in keeping with the spir-
1t of May Day. The meeting the
afternoon Of Wednesday, April 81,
was held at the home Of Mrs. v.
G. Wedge. The first paper being
by Mrs. Obs on citizenship" She
said in part: "A government can
be no better than it's citizens, our
work today is not to make gov
eminent, but to mould true Amer
lean citizens, who will uphold our
present government" Miss Myn-
cite Lindeloff, librarian, read a
book report prepared by Mrs. Hen
ry Otto, Of st. Cloud. The book Is
entitled "Salah and His Ameri-
can" by Leland Hall. Short re-
views on other new books at the
Library were also read. Tea was
served by Mrs. Wedge.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
LET US STAMP OUT
DIPHTHERIA

by hatndrlnc -. AeuTOOI, SnleI,
Children's Bureau, u. s.. Depart
ment Of Labor, Washington, d. c.
Every intelligent person should
feel 1t his special responsibility to
prevent the spread of disease. Not
only should he uphold the efforts
of his local health authorities to
make his community a safe and
healthy place in which to live, but
within his own home he should see
that members of his own family
are protected by every means with
in his power to achieve against dis
ease and infection.
Diphtheria is one of the most
dangerous Of children's diseases.
We know, however, that 1t is pos
sible to protect children against
this frightful scourge, and that
diphtheria has been practically
wiped out of communities where
parents have been willing to give
their children this protection.
Year by year as more and more
parents have had their children i'm
munized, the number of diphtheria
deaths has gone down and we have
congratulated ourselves on the
wonderful progress we have been
| making in this field OF child
health protection.
During these depression years,
however, the number of diphtheria
cases and the number Of deaths
from this disease have not decreas-
ed. There are even indications that
the number of cases and Of deaths
increased last year. In other words,
a serious menace to child health
and life which we thought we had
almost conquered seems, instead, to
be increasing. Have we been negli-
gent. or have we felt too secure?
On May Day-Child Health Day
this year, let us dedicate ourselves
anew to the splendid task of stamp
ing out diphtheria. We can do so If
we will. Every parent, every doc
tor, nurse and health worker, every
civic-minded person cain aid In
the campaign.
The best time to give children
the necessary protection against
diphtheria is as soon as possible
after they are six months old. The
injections will keep most children
from contracting the disease. A
''Schick" test six months later will
indicate whether the child Is suf-
ficiently immune or whether he
needs another course of treatment
This is a very simple thing to do
During the year 1885 let us work
together for the immunization OF
every child between the ages Of six
months and six years. Every child
immunized will not only be protect
ed himself but will cease to be
potential menace to the health OF
other children. We can, If we will
stamp out diphtheria- The task is q
ichallenge to our intelligence as
! well as to our love of children,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
RebelUahs Meet I'M GIenwood

The thirty-second annual meet
ing Of the Eighteenth District OF
Rebekah Lodges of Minnesota was
held in Glenwood on April 30.
About twelve from the local lodge
attended, and there were represen-
tatives from Alexandria, Osakis,
Long Prairie, Swanville, Hewitt,
Henning, as we'll as Glenwood.
There was a marked increase In the
attendance over past years, there
being las persons present at the af-
ternoon and evening sessions. Past
Presidents who were present were:
Mrs. Margaret Pangburn, Of this
city, Mrs. Ann Patterson, Of Hen
ming, Mrs. Hazel Owen, of Glen
wood, Mrs. Mabel Hanson, Of Osa-
kis, Mrs. Matte Allen and Mrs. r.
c. Franklin, Of Alexandria. Mrs. G.
e. BohaIl, Of this city, Past Sec
rotary, was also present. The an
nual meeting NEXT year will be held
in Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02

properly seeded and fortified, has
wonderful possibilities, says George
H. Nesom, extension soils special
list, University Farm, st. Paul.
Mixtures of clovers with timothy
or other grasses will produce a
good crop of hay the first season,
he explains.
The land may be broken, the fer
tilizer applied, the seedbed prepar-
ed and the seed sown without a
nurse crop before June 1. Either
Of two slightly different plans may
be used on peat that Is very weedy.
Plan one Is to surface cultivate
until about the middle or the end
of June and then seed the hay
without a nurse crop. The other
plan is to NOW about half to two
thirds Of a seeding Of oats, along
with the timothy and clover mix
ture. Do this early, first seeding
the oats and Immediately after
ward seeding the hay mixture. The
whole crop can be cut for hay soon
after the oats head. Sometimes a
second cutting can be made.
For success in growing hay on
peat, four points are important.
They are a good seeded, which
usually means blowing; proper fer
tilization; good seed mixture
and rolling the land after seeding,
making 1t easier to operate haying
machinery and avoiding Jumps of
peat getting mixed with the hay.
Except in northwestern Minneso-
ia, most peats will need both phos-
phate and potash. Stable manure
top dressing will dim or CONNER.
cial fertilizer may be broadcast
and worked in with the prepare.
ton Of the seedbed. Rates of appli
cation may vary. For a home mix
ed material use one part As pei
cent superphosphate to two part!
so per cent muriate of potash ant
apply from $50 to 300 pounds pei
acre. Ready mixed O-12-24 fertili
ger may be put on at the rate Of
200 to 400 pounds per acre.
Seed mixtures also may vary
For peat that is quite wet, alsik,
clover Is better than medium red
the latter being preferable TO
drier locations. A common mixtur,
Is pounds Of timothy with
pounds each Of alsike and medium
red clover. Twelve to Is pounds pc
acre Of this mixture should b.
seeded. Bromo grass, red top, an,
reed canary grass are also goo,
grasses for peat land. If cheaper
red top could be used in place o
timothy in the mixture given
Brown or reed canary grass shoul,
be used without a nurse crop.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Tells Farmers How To stop
Soil Blowing

Practical things that farmers
can do to prevent soils from blow
ing, are explained in a new buile-
tin published by the u. s. Depart
ment of Agriculture. DIR. f. J. Al
way, chief of the division of soils,
University Farm, st. Paul, recon-
mends this publication to farmers,
especially those in the western and
southwestern parts of Minnesota,
where soil blowing has been a
serious problem during the last
few dry years.
DR.. Charles E. Kellogg, acting
chief of the Soil Survey OF the
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, is
the author of the bulletin. He Is
familiar with soil blowing in North
Dakota, where for many years he
was actively engaged in land cias-
sification work and where ne
closely observed last summers
disastrous dust storm.
DR.. Kellogg emphasized that
some soils are far more subject to
blowing than others. This fact,
he says, is the key to the problem.
The solution lies in devoting to
pasture and sod crops, those soils
most subject to blowing, together
with effective tillage methods, on
the lands less vulnerable to wind.
Farmers who wish to protect
their fields against. dust erosion
may obtain copies Of this publica-
ton, "Soil Blowing and Dust
Storms" which is listed as Miscel-
laneous Publication 221-MP. Cop
les are 5 cents each from the SUI
perintendent of Documents, Wash
ipoton D. c.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Social Events
Friendship Club

Mrs. Ralph Veeder was hostess
to the members of the Friendship
club on Wednesday afternoon. The
main topic Of discussion was the
County Achievement day which is
to be held in Sank Centre on May
7th. Mrs. Wilson Swift, Mrs. James
Swift, Mrs. Leslie Gray, Mrs. Hen
ry Trierweiler and Mrs. Math. Gal
win were appointed on the food
committee. At five o'clock, the
members served dainty lunch in
honor Of Mrs. Fred Schaub and at
which time Mrs. Robert Kinsella
presented her with a gift from the
club.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
q. 8. INSPECTORS PUT
NEW o. X. ON STATE ROADS

Federal engineers who made an
inspection Of 1876 representative
sections Of the Minnesota trunk
highway system in April found
maintenance operations satisfac-
tory in 1913 cases, the United States
Bureau Of Public Roads has re-
ported to N. w. Elsberg, state
highway commissioner. The en-
gineers reported that 8 of the 1876
sections need further construction
work.
In March the federal engineers
approved maintenance conditions
on 70 out of 70 sections inspected.
They recommended further con-
struction on 6 sections.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
GOPHER FARMERS PAY $751;
600 ON LAND LOANS

Minnesota farmers are making
Roadway on paying installments
on their loans to the Federal Land
Bank of st. Paul, 1t was shown by
the monthly report on collections
made to the board of directors
which met April Is in st. Paul,
with more than $861,0 paid in
the first 3 months of the year.
March collections this year total
ed $3O4,000 against $4,000 for
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Circle -Four Honors Member

Circle Four Of the Congregation
al Women's Federation met at the
home Of Mrs. M. p. Mortenson last
week Wednesday afternoon for a
farewell party for the lady. Mem
beers Of the circle brought things to
eat, and Mrs. Mortenson was pre-
scented with a gift from the Circle
Of which she was member for
several years. MIR. and Mrs. Nor
tenson are now moving to Brooten.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Entertained for Birthday
Anniversary

Mrs. c. r. Gray entertained Mon
day afternoon for Miss Oresta Wea-
land whose birthday anniversary
was celebrated. There were about
twelve ladies present, all close
friends Of Miss Wealand. Later In
the afternoon tasty lunch was
served, which was Furnished by the
neighbors and friends who attend
ed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Surprise Birthday Party

About ten school friends Of Miss
Wanda Arndt surprised her on
Monday evening at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. p.
Arndt. The evening was enjoyably
spent in playing games, and later
a birthday lunch was served the
young people.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Council

The Parent-Teachers' Council of
the Congregational Church met at
the Church last Monday evening.
The group discussed in a general
way the necessity and benefit Of
home work in regard to Bible
study courses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02

Ben Marshall, of Frankfort, KY,
publishes a family newspaper for
the benefit of eight sons and five
daughters who are living in var
ious parts of the country.
John F. Tolleson, Of Braintree,
Mass, has a cat and two kittens
that play, in friendly fashion,
with his pet white rats, Mickey and
Minnie.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Duo Birthday Anniversary

The Misses Margery and Patricia
Gayle Wernig celebrated their res
pective birthday anniversaries last
Saturday, April 9th, with a dinner
party for eighteen friends. After
dinner the group went to the thea
tire. The two young ladies received
many lovely gifts.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
missionary Society To Meet

The Women's Home Missionary
Society of the Methodist Church
will meet in the Church parlors on
next Wednesday, May 10th, at 2:30
o'clock. Members are requested to
bring their mite boxes. A pot luck
lunch will be served.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Unity Happy Hustlers

The Unity Happy Hustlers 4-H
Club will have their regular meet
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Cheadle on Saturday evening,
May 4th. All members are urged to
be present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Buffet Supper

A buffet supper will be held at
the Parish House OF the Episcopal
Church this evening beginning at
$50 o'clock.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Epworth League Convention

Rev. J. D. Butler will attend this
weekend, Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday, the annual Epworth Lea
que Convention of the Fergus Falls
district at Thief River Falls. Rev.
Butler, as dean Of the institute at
Park Rapids to be held this sum-
mer, is one of the speakers at the
three day session. During his alb
sence on Sunday George Halstead
will preach.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Entertain At Bridge

Mrs. V. T. Conklin and Mrs. Dom
aid Hanson entertained at the for
mer's home last Saturday after
noon at a 1:30 luncheon. There
were guests for five tables.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
missionary Society Service

Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church a service Of the Women's
Missionary Society will be held at
which Miss Wifi, Bureau Secretary
for the Society, will speak on home
missions and missionary work.
Everyone is invited.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Legion Auxiliary Friday

The Paul +. Donart Post Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary will meet
next Friday, May Bird, at the Com
munity Club Rooms for their reg
ular monthly session. All members
are urged to be present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Zion Ladies' Aid

The Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid
will meet in the Church basement
next Thursday afternoon and even
ing, May 9th. Hostesses will be
Mrs. Frank Domke, Mrs. Art DOM
Ike and Mrs. Caroline Paul.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
ID. A. r. Meets

Mrs. L. H. Obs will be hostess to
the Daughters of the American
Revolution at her home on Bircn
Street, Friday afternoon, May 3rd,
at 2:30 o'clock.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Dinner Guests

Mr.. and Mrs. M. P. Mortenson
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Stadtherr,
and Miss Rita Bromenshenkel were
dinner guests Sunday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Strauss.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02

The Original Bridge club met
yesterday, Wednesday, at the home
Of Miss Margaret Donahue at a
lis luncheon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02

Erwin Zimmerman, II, Of Beat
rice, Neb., rides to and from school
every day in a two-wheel rig drown
by his pet COW.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Gopher Prairie All Club

The Gopher Prairie All club will
meet Monday evening, May 9Th, in
the Community Club Rooms. All
members are urged to be present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
URGES PEAT LAND FOR
GROWING EXTRA HAY

Farmers in pinch about grow
ing enough hay this summer
should appreciate that peat land,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Safety Talkie Shown in School

This morning, Thursday, the
Field Representative of the Mime
sofa Public Safety Council, Harry
Aberg, showed in the school the
safety talkie film, displayed to
stress the Importance of safety
measures. The film was shown in
cooperation with the local Safety
Council. This afternoon and even
ing the film is being shown in sew
eral places in st. Cloud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Young Men Have Gard Party

The Holy Name Society, the
young mems society of st. Paul's
Catholic Church, sponsored a card
party Tuesday evening which prov
ed to be very successful. During
the playing guests at twenty-six Ia
bles were accommodated, playing
both bridge and five hundred. Over
a hundred persons were served
lunch about eleven o'clock in caf-
eteria style. The society was begun
only recently, completing its Or
ganization shortly before Lent.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-05-02
Eastern Star Anniversary Party

Naomi Chapter, o. e. S., will
meet next Tuesday, May 7th, at
the Masonic Temple for their reg
ular lodge session beginning at
1880 o'clock. Following the meeting
will be their annual anniversary
party. It is to be old time in ma
ture with old time music. and a
short, specially prepared program.
Eastern Stars and Masons and
families, and friends of the Order
are invited to attend.
Evening star., 1935-04-14

the role open to competition. and all
five actresses, like the good sports they
are, are now vying in friendly competi-
ton for Arabella by taking exhaustive
tests for the part. 1t will take about
10 days for Curtiz to complete these
tests scrutiniZe them on the screen
and make his choice And he will not
finally make up his mind, he says,
until he has seen the last of the five
tests in the projection room, since
some quality may be caught and reg
iStered by the camera that was not
apparent to the naked eye.
This competitive spirit proves
once more that in the past five years
motion pictures have made a greater
advance than they did in the entire
20 before that" the director declares.
Actresses are no longer content just
to look beautifr on the screen in
straight, routine ingenue parts. They
have learned that character actors last
longer than stars. A few years ago,
if you had offered a lovely young
actress character part she'd have
thought she was insulted. Today
they're all looking for a chance to do
something out of the ordinary
chance for real characterization Such
role is Arabella-and that's why
they all want to play her"