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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
Origin of Visiting Cards

Visiting cards are of Chinese orr
gin. The story runs that more than
q thousand years ago they were
in common use in China. From
very ancient times to the present
day the Chinese have observed the
strictest ceremony in paying visits.
The cards which they use for the
purpose are very large, and usual
ly Of q bright red color. When
q Chinaman desires to marry, his
parents intimate the fact to a pro-
fessional matchmaker" who there
upon runs through a list of her
visiting acquaintance, and selects
one whom she considers a fitting
bride for the young man. She
then calls upon the young woman,
armed with the bridegroom's card,
on which are inscribed his ances-
trail name and the day of his birth.
If the answer ID an acceptance Of
his suit, the brides card Is sent In
return. Should the oracles proph-
esq good concerning the union, par
ticulars Of the engagement are writ
ten on two large cards tied together
with red cord.-Montreal Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
Place Names Associated
With Our Common Foods

Many place names are mainly
known by their association with
some article of common use, says
Tit-Bits Magazine. Seville and
Jaffa go with oranges; Barcelona
and Brazil with nuts; the Can
airy islands with bananas; Cey-
lon, China and Assam with tea; a
little village, six miles south of
Aberdeen, called Findon and pro-
nounced Finnan. IL known all over
the globe by reason of its smoke
dried haddocks. Similarly, Var
mouth Is associated with bloaters,
Whitstable with oysters, Canterbury
(New Zeafand) with lamb, Everton
with coffee, Bath with a certain
kind Of brick and stone, as well as
with buns. Cement goes with Port
land, lace with Nottingham, carpets
with Kidderminster and Brussels,
although the last-named is proba-
bly, better known by its sprouts!
Turkey has long been associated
with rhubarb and Turkish delight
as well as with carpets, and Jeru-
salem Is welded to artichOkes.
Virginia and Egypt exist for thou
sands chiefly by reason Of their
cigarettes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE
CLOSURE SALE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
default has occurred in the condi-
tons Of that certain mortgage, dated
the 18th day Of January. 1881, exc,
cuted by Thomas H. Kinsella, a
single man, as mortgagor to Eva
Windham, as mortgage, filed for
record in the office Of the Register
Of Deeds in and for the county of
Stearns and State Of Minnesota, on
10 o'clock, A. NJ. and recorded in
Book 107 Of mortgage records, page
664, which said mortgage was duly
assigned to Ida M. Oster, George
Rennicks. yr.. Ethan A. Lathrop, and
in the estate Of Eva windham, de-
ceased, which final decree was dated
October 81, 1888. and recorded in the
office of said Register Of Deeds in
Book 43 Of Misc. Page 1913; that no
action or proceeding has been in
secured by said mortgage. or any
part thereof, and that there is due
and claimed to be due upon said
mortgage, including interest to date
hereof. the sum of One thousand
cents ($1O7O.7S); and that pursuant
to the power of sale therein con-
tanned. said mortgage will be fore
closed and the tract of land lying
and being in the County of Stearns
ohN ototC VI IhlIhcSOld,
as follows, to-wit: The South sixty
(6O feet Of lot ten Q0), and the
North ten Q0) feet of Lot eleven
(11),, Block one. ~ James Addition
to the Original Townsite of Sank
Centre, according to the recorded
plat thereof, will be sold by the
Sheriff Of said County at public
auction on Saturday. the 7th day of
March 1886 at 10 o'clock. A. M, at
the front door of the Post Office in
the City of Sank Centre, in said
County and State. to pay the debt
then secured by said mortgage and
taxes, If any, on said premises and
the costs and disbursements allowed
by law. subject to redemption with
in twelve months from said date Of
sale.
Dated January 21, 1886.
Ida M. Oster
George Rennicks, Jr.
Ethan A. Lathrop
Colon A. Lathrop
(Mortgagees)
Victor T. Conklin
Attorney for Mortgages
Sank Centre. Minnesota
Published Jan. 23-30-Feb. 6-13-20
"a, 1886
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

After sleeping for four years
the result of shell shock suffered
in the World War-Victor Cleave,
Of Folkstone, Eng, has awakened
and Is recovering.
While taking a shower Ruth
Driver, %, Of East Orange, N. j.,
tainted, falling face downward,
covering the drain, and was drown
ed.
A fifth divorce has been granted
Mrs. Flossie Sullivan-Parr-Bro-
deen-Parr-Lane, n, Of Hereford,
Eng.
Mother Goose" was a real wo-
man, Mrs. Isaac Goose (1665-175D,
of Boston, who originally sang the
nursery rhymes to her grand
children.
Miss M. p. Derme, Russian
scientist and an expert in radio
telegraphy, Is the first woman ex-
plorer to venture into the Arctic
Businesses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
Stearns Gets $28,350
From Highway Fund
Second Half OF Gas Tax Allot-
ment Is Mailed To
Auditors

st. Paul-Road and bridge funds
of Minnesota's 81 counties have
been swelled by S1,70O,0O0 with the
mailing by Stafford King, state
auditor, of warrants to county
treasurers for the second half of
1885 gasoline tax allotment.
A similar amount was distribut-
ed to the counties last July I,
bringing their total 1885 share in
gas tax receipts to $3,400,00O.
Hennepin, Ramsey and st. Louis
counties, most densely populated
in the state, drew the largest
shares, or S51, 900 each.
The second half apportionment
nv counties include.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
Trait and Quality

A trait Is any distinguishing fea-
ture or quality. especially Of mind
or character, or anything produced
by them. Quality is the element,
form or mode of being or action
Of anything which seems to make
1t distinct from other things; dis
tinguishing character. etc.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben H. Allen re-
turned to their home in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, early
this week after spending their va
cation in this city with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Allen, and
with his sister, Mrs. Alice Gray, in
Washington, D. c.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
Order for Hearing ON Final Account
and Petition for Distribution
State Of Minnesota,

County of Stearns
IN PROBATE COURT
In Re Estate of Jacob Sieben, De-
cedent.
The representative of the above
named estate having filed his final
account and petition for adjustment
and allowance thereof and for dis
tribution to the persons thereunto
entitled,
1T is ORDERED, That the hear
ing thereof be had on February 14th,
1885, at o'clock, A. M, before this
Court in the probate court room in
the court house in the City of st.
Cloud, Minnesota, and that notice
hereof be given by publication of
this order in the Sank Centre Her
aid. legal newspaper and by mailed
notice as provided by law.
Dated January 21st, 1886.
COURT SEAL)
Paul Ahles
Probate Judge
Victor T. Conklin, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
Sank Centre, MINI.
Published, Jan. Feb. 6, 1885
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
The Dugong

A dugong Is an aquatic mammal,
native to Australia and the Indian
ocean, and closely related to the
manatee. Its body Is bluish-gray
and seal-like, with front flippers
and broad. fat tail. The flesh is
edible and considered great deli
cacy by the Malays. The oil is a
substitute for cod liver oil, a full
grown animal producing 10 or u
gallons.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

v. F. w. Auxiliary will hold q
card party Tuesday, January 20, at
500 In the Club Rooms. Bridge,
500, whist. Public invited.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
COLT-BREAKER THRILLS
CROWD AT FARM WEEl

Hundreds Of visitors at the 1885
Farm and Home Week at Univer'
sity Farm received an extraor-
binary thrill from watching the
colt breaking demonstration put on
by Harry Linn, nationally famous
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
Dated Jan. IS, 1886.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting OF
the stockholders of the Sank Centre Farmers Shipping
Association will be held at the Community Club Rooms
at Sank Centre Mimi, on Saturday, January D, at p
M, for the election of directors, and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly before the
meeting
Henry Barchmger,
Secretary.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

For chasing children with his au-
tomobile, "just to scare them"
Judge H. H. Hendrix, Of Port Ar
thur, Texas, fined a motorist $10.-
IS.
A 28-year-old woman of Gambler
ra, Australia, whose 14-year-old
daughter gave birth to a baby
claims to be the youngest grand
mother in the world.
Six persons who cared for Anna
Bryan have met death in the nine
years Of her life, 1t was disclosed
by Paul Taylor, an attorney in Los
Angeles.
The population Of japan Is said
to be increasing at a rate Of 800,-
600 persons a year.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

More than 100 tons Of wood are
consumed daily in the form OF
matches.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

E0 FOR knitted suits,
sweaters and all other outerwear.
Write today and we will send you
free Knitting Hints and Directions
with samples Of over 100 beautiful
shades of our yarns. We also have
q new 16-page style book for only
15c. Stores interested in Worsted
Yarns correspond with us.
CONCORD WORSTED MILLS
Concord, N. III.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
How Minority Presidents
of u. S. May Be Elected

Minority President Is the term
applied to q President who has
been elected by less than half the
total number Of popular votes cast.
This Is possible, says the Indian
apolis News, because the Presi-
dent and the Vice President are
not elected directly by popular vote,
but by electors. Each state Is en-
titled to as many electors as 1t has
senators and representatives in con-
gress, and the electors vote by
states. A candidate for President
receives NIL or none of the cleo
toral votes cast by state, except
In the rare cases when the vote is
split. Hence 1t Is possible for a
minority Of the voters of the coun-
try as a whole to elect majority
Of the presidential electors. This
Is likely to occur especially when
more than two candidates are in
the field.
In the early days of the federal
government the state legislatures
elected or appointed the presiden-
tial electors, the preference Of the
people being expressed indirectly by
their votes for members of the state
legislatures. There is for that rea-
son no trustworthy record Of the
popular vote for President previ-
Gus to 1924. In the election Of
that year none Of the four candi-
dates for President received q ma
tority Of either the electoral or the
popular votes, and John Quincy Ad-
ans was chosen by the house Of
representatives in accordance with
the method prescribed by the Con-
stitution for such cases. Since
then James X. Polk, Zachary Tay-
lor, James Buchanan, Abraham Lin
coin (1S6O), Rutherford B. Hayes,
James A. Garfield, Grover Cleve-
land Tin 1884 and 1922, Benja-
min Harrison and Woodrow Wilson
Tin 1912 and 1916. were elected
President without receiving a ma
jority Of the total popular vote. In
most Of these cases minority Presi-
dents were elected because sew
eral candidates were running. but
In 1879 Tilden received more pop
ular votes than Hayes, but still
Hayes became President. Like
wise In 1888 the Cleveland cleo
tors received 5,540,050 popular
votes and the Harrison electors
received only 5.444.337. but Har-
rison received 401 electoral votes
as compared with 1873 received by
Cleveland. and Harrison became
President.
rADn ,rr urr MIG
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

Used Cars for Sale
1928 Chrysler Coupe
1929 Chevrolet Coach
1927 REQ Flying Cloud, 4-door-
Sedan
1880 Dodge special rumble seat.
coupe
1925 Chevrolet coach
1880 Essex two door sedan
1880 Chevrolet 4-door sedan
1928 Chrysler "62" 4-door sedan
1923 Buick coupe
1880 Chrysler 4-door sedan
6 Model T coupes. sedans, 4-door,.
and 2-door models
1926 Buick coupe
1928 Chevrolet coach
1929 DeSoto 4-door sedan.
Melvin Hintxen Cwc)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

HEADQUARTERS FOR WIN
DOW GLASS-HILLERUD HARD
WARE.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23

Dependable Used Cars
1884 Dodge Sedan
1884 Chrysler coupe
1888 DeSoto Sedan
1884 Chevrolet Master Coach
1880 Chrysler 40" Sedan
1880 Dodge Sedan
1880 Pontiac Coach
1928 Ford roadster
1928 Whippet Coupe
1927 Chevrolet Coupe
1925 Chevrolet Coach
1888 Dodge " ton truck. LW.B.,.
duals
Otto Bros.
FOR SALE-Good Holstein Bull
also some good used machinery.
Peter Jennissen, Villard.-pd
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Several teams of good
horses. G. b. Conlin. Rt. 4, Sank
Centre.-2 wpd
Biggest snap in town. room cot
lot. Half price. Morse & Morse,
Real Estate, Insurance of ali
kinds.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to express my sincere
thanks to all who through kindness
and floral offerings lightened the
sorrow during this period Of be
reavement.
ad. Mrs. L. M. Mossman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
KNITTING
YARNS

Pure wool Of best
quality direct from
mill at low prices
FOR knitted suits,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-01-23
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Three-r apartment.
one block from library. Inquire
Mary Ann Shop.-tf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
Public Warning On
 Infectious Diseases
Danger Looms in Flooded Areas of State-COuntry
 Mobilizng Supplies for Quick Response to Appeals

supplies, and for that reason milk and water in inundated areas should be boiled as long as danger of infection exists. Typhoid germs, rubbed into an abrasion of the skin, will ordinarily be destroyed by the protective resistance of the skin" said MT. Eddy. However, other bac- teria, as pu-forming cocci, readily cause infection through the skin, al- though they are ordinarily harmless If eaten with food.
 Thus health precautions in flood- ed areas, for many weeks to come, should be directed at both types of infectious germs
 MObilizing Supplies
 Supplies of disinfectants to com bat the threatened disease epidem- ics in the flood areas are being mo- bilized at strategic points by manu- lecturers so that they will be imme- diately available for sanitation measures following the receding of the waters, MT. Eddy reported. Large amounts of disinfectants will be re- VulLcu III OllC AlOHlSo VI NACViHio OA the floods.
 Abnormal opportunities for the spread of germs are caused by foods" continued MT. Eddy. "Thc water usually contains considerable organic matter which creates favor able conditions for fern growth Since the flood waters are usually surface water, they may pick up pathogenic bacteria that may have been in the soil. Such soil bacteria are often of the spore-bearing type which are more resistant to sunlight and disinfectants than are the caus- tive germs of the more common diseases.
 "Bacillary dysentery is always a danger in flooded areas where milk water or other food may become contaminated. The disease is usually endemic in a large part of the world usually the farmer climates. and is caused by a wide variety of bacteria If the weather becomes warmer in the flood areas the dangers of dys- entary will probably increase.
 Hazards of Infection
 Boiling the water and milk, and thoroughly cooking other foods, will reduce the hazards of infection from typhoid and other diseases resulting from contaminated food supply Most of the cities in the flood areas now disinfect their water supplies with chlorine and will probably in- crease the dosage during the emer- gency.
 Dish water in restaurants ano homes, as well as the water used ir
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
CAMP ENROLLEES
 HEAR ED WALSH
Former Major League Pitcher Addresses Thom-
 aston Boys on Sports

Thomaston. March 24. - With spring in the orrn1g the boys are looking forward to outdoor sports, especially baseball. Enrollees of Camp Roberts are fortunate in se- curing an outstanding player of his day, Big Ed. Walsh, former star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, who will visit the camp and lecture on the national pastime, Friday, March 27th. MT. Walsh received the appointment as state director of baseball schools under the WPA and hi0 visit to Camp Roberts was made possible through the courtesy of MT. Derwin, supervisor of recreation ac- tivities fo rthe Waterbury park de- pertinent.
 Thursday evening, March %, the WRA string ensemble under the di- rection of Michael Pace will inaug- urate a series of concerts at Camp Roberts, to which the general pub lie in this vicinity is invited. The EZRA band of 35 pieces under the baton of Cosmo Vendetti will also resume their memorable concerts at the camp in the near future.
 Wednesday night, March 25, en- rollees of Camp Roberts will hold a dance in honor of boys who have completed their enrolment. The dance will be held in the Chapel street hall and Hap Harrigan's nine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
OHIO RIVER HAS
 HIT INDIANA

Indianapolis, Ind, March N- (UP)-The Ohio river flood reached southern Indiana today, inundating highways and forcing families in lowlands to leave their homes.
 At least seven highways were flooded partially, paralyzing trans portation and causing rural schools to close. No major damage was re- ported.
 Sixteen families at Aurora, first Indiana city to be encompassed by the flood waters, left their homes last night, when the river reached 56.6 feet.
 Evansville and Union township expected to bear brunt of flood. A levee constructhed by eco workers and farmers was destroyed by the February ice jam. Many farmers in this township have left their homes as the water spread over bottom land. The river was at 38 feet, three above flood stage. A crest of nearly 45 feet was predicted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

fruits and vegetables at one side of the garden, where they will not in- terfere with the cultivation of an- nuals.
 Asparagus, an early garden crop, will yield for as long as 16 years. Plant asparagus early, as soon as the ground can be prepared. Set out one-year- roots of the rust-resist- ant Washington variety. Buy them from reliable source.
 Dig a furrow about eight inches wide and 12 inches deep and place two inches of good topsoil in 1t, making the depth of the furrow about 8 to 10 inches when the roots are planted. Then spread the roots along the bottom of the furrow, about 16 inches apart in the row, and cover them with about two inches of good soil. Rows should be at least 1-2 or feet apart.
 As the young roots develop, grad iially pull the soil into the furrow so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
MENDELSSOHNS TO
 SING FOR CHURCH
Male Chorus Billed at South Federated Parish
 Thursday Night

The Mendelssohn Male chorus of Waterbury under the direction of c. Loring Burwell will give concert at the South Federated church Thurs day evening at 8:15 o'clock.
 A very fine program has been planned and all lovers of good music have treat in store for them. The chorus has travelled ex- tensiyely within and out of the state and have won prizes and awards for It's fine work.
 Last year 1t was hosts to the New England Federation of Glee clubs at the 11th annual concert and con- tests in Bushnell hall in Hartford, where almost one thousand male voices were assembled for one of the finest concerts in years. Waldo 8. Newbury, organist and pianist, will be the accompanist and will render some special selections on the organ.
 The program will be as follows:
 Viking Song ..... Coleridge Taylor Hymn-To-night ....... Beethoven Serenade .................S Schubert Barcarolle (Tales of Hoffman, ...
 ....................... Offenbach The Agincourt Song ............ ...............Ar Arr. Healy William The Sands of Dee .... .MacFarran The Silent Water Lily .. Abbott O Rejoice Ye Christians Loudly.
 ..................,......'.. Bach Organ Selections ............... ...............W Waldo s. Newbury Now Let Every Tongue Adore Inee ...,..,......... baCH Ave Maris Stells ...........G Grieg O Hush Thee My Babie ... Sullivan Stars of the Summer Night .,... ................... Henry Smart Hallelujah Amen .......... Handel Lift Thine Eyes .... Arr. Baldwin Pc Olelazarus ............... work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

that level cultivation may be prac- ticed by midsummer
 Don't cut asparagus the first year, The second year, few of the large spears may be cut for about two weeks. The third year, asparagus may be harvested for about five or six weeks and from the fourth year on, cutting may be done until July 1.
 Rhubarb is a popular, early spring vegetable, and if you will plant five or six clumps of it, there should be enough to supply the wants of a family of five persons, with some left for the neighbors. The roots should be cut apart, leaving one or not more than two eyes to each part
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

and planted at least four feet apart in the row. Rhubarb may be pulled the second season.
 Horseradish is particularly adapt ed to moist or low spots and does not require much attention after the roots have been planted.
 A row of strawberries should be found in every permanent garden. Where a small quantity is grown, the berries may be mulched, ferti- lized, and the soil watered, if dry weather occurs when the berries are developing. In selecting variety, consult local nursery or local gardener who grows the berries.
 Raspberries entrants, gooSeberries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24
dairies, breweries and other food es-

dairies, breweries and other food es- tablishments, should be sterilized by heat or chemicals" warned MT. Ed dy. That is a good rule for prevent ing the spread of infection at any time, but 1t is doubly important when epidemics threaten. Dishes or milk bottles washed in water con- taining typhoid or dysentery germs might cause many cases of illness.
 After the waters have receded it may take several weeks for cellars to dry out, especially if moist spring weather prevails. Disinfctants should b disposed of immediately. Sunlight and fresh air should be freely ad- mitted. In the general cleaning of homes strong disinfectants should be added to the mop water and the dust cloth should be wrung out from an antisecptic solution 10 pre- vent scattering of dust. Dry germs float through the air with the greatest of ease"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-24

and blackberries should be planted in early spring. Raspberries and blackberries are set 16 to 20 inches apart in rows, with the rows five feet apart. By pruning and thin- ming every year, the plants will be kept within their bounds and will produce finer berries.
 A few grape vines, either on a trellis or trained on an arbor along one side of the garden will provide the family with grapes for eating as well as for the making of jams, jel- lies, and grape juice.
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