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Evening star., 1937-11-30
LUDENDORFF BETTER

German War Leader Near Death,
However, From Infection.
MUNICH, Nov. 80 tP.-Gen. Erich
Ludendorff, German World War COM
mander, near death from bladder in
fection, was in slightly better condi-
ton today.
Physicians said the 72-year-old gen.
eral had good night and that he had
ABNORMAL pulse and no fever.
Evening star., 1937-11-30

Mr. Reeves filed suit for absolute di-
vorce. naming correspondent with
whom the husband said he had
learned she had gone to nearby
town.
The couple formerly resided in
Chevy Chase and are well known here.
Mr.. Reeves formerly was congress
sional secretary, while Mrs. Reeves was
with the r. F. c. before their mar
riage in 1882.
Evening star., 1937-11-30

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital (current month to date):
Evening star., 1937-11-30
Weather in Various Cities.
Tenn Paip.

Automobile lights must be turned on
one-half hour after sunset
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

Roosevelt as an assistant at the
White House. 1t Is reliably reported
that Son James will receive pay at
the rate Of $500 per year until
July after which he Is to be paid
at the rate of $4,000 per year. Ne
potism has been prevalent in high
places for many years. Many con-
gressmen and senators have their
wives or other relatives on the
pay roll as secretaries so that the
$4,000 and perquisites will go into
the family till. Now that the Presi-
dent has set the example there will
be more of a defense for the pract-
ice which heretofore has been rath-
er unpopular as far as the voters
are concerned.-Wheaton Gazette.
In these days Of labor agitation
it Is time for Americans to be on
guard. The mere threat Of a sit
down strike in the transportation
system Of New York provides food
for anxious thought. A few men in
the power plant, refusing to work
and refusing to quit their posts so
others might work. could tie UP an
indispensable public service. BY the
closing Of that service they could
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

the news themselves. If their names
are placed on police dockets, they
have made the bad news, not the
newspaper. - Covington (Tenn.)
Leader.
Minnesota's roads are out of the
mud but the highway department Is
decidedly in the red.-Dassel Dis
patch.
A conundrum which has puzzled
a great many people Is expressed
by the editor of a southern Minnie
sofa newspaper: We could never un-
derstand why the men who have
the appointing of men to public Of
flee think that a man who has nev-
er been able to do anything for
himself or manage his own busi-
ness Is fit to do anything for the
state or earn any salary.-Eveleth
Clarion.
Nepotism which Webster defines
as "bestowal Of patronage by reason
OF relationship, rather than Of mer-
It," has received an endorsement
by the highest official in the land
with the appointment OF James
xASsssicss1GSs sxeas. :. So q; gilsg.sj2
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE
CLOSURE SALE

Notice is Hereby Given. That de-
fault has occurred in the conditions
or that certain mortgage, dated the
7th tn day Of July: 1925. executed by
Toemmes, his Wife, Of the County County
Of Stearns and State Of Minnesota,
as mortgagors to The Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
gee, filed for record in the office
OF the Register of Deeds in and for
the County of Stearns, and State Of
Minnesota, on the 17th day of
and recorded in Book 100 of Mort
gage Records, page 13: that no ac-
tion or proceeding has been insti-
tuted at. law to recover the debt
para sy SAID tSa tpsa amy amy
claimed to be due upon said mort
gage, including interest to date
hereof, the sum OF Fourteen thou
sand ninety. and 1S-1o0 DOLLARS.
interest thereon at 500 from July
Of Interest due Jan. I. 1885. ssos.47:
taxes of $177.32 advanced on Octo-
at 5% from said date s1.ss. and
$3.50 paid for continuing the abb
stract of title for the purpose Of
this foreclosure, and that pursuant
.tained. said mortgage age will H be fore ST
closed and the tract of land lying
and being in the County of Stearns.
State of Minnesota, described as
follows, to-wit:
The south fractional half Of sec
tion SIX. in township one hundred
twenty-three north, of range thir-
ty-three west, containing three
hundred fourteen and seventy-five
one-hundreths acres, according to
Government Survey. will be sold by
the sheriff Of said county at pub
lie auction on the 26th day Of
February, 1887, at three o'clock p.
NJ, at the front door of the Stearns
County Courthouse in the City Of
st. Cloud 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 within
twelve months from said date Of
sale.
Dated January IA. 1887.
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Mortgagee.
GLENN GULLICKSON.
Attorney for the Mortgagee.
206 Pere Marquette Bldg,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Pub Jan. 14-21-28. Feb. 4-11-18. 1897
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
EDITORIAL
COMMENT
From Our Exchanges

Unkind comment has been made
on the fact that Detroit Lakes made
more sales of liquor from its city
dispensary than any city of it's size
last year, and Becker county had a
very bad record of automobile cas-
ualities. There may be some con-
nection, but we doubt it. Alexandria
is dry" town Cat least theoreti-
cally) but 1t had more auto deaths
last year than any city of its size
in Minnesota. So what?-Park Re-
gion Echo.
Perhaps it is necessary to state
once more that this paper does not
make the news-and If citizens Of
this city or community do not wish
their names printed under adverse
circumstances. the best protection
they can obtain Is to quit making
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Observations From
Washington
Congressman Harold Knutson
Ever-NOrmal Granary


My readers may recall that !
prepared and introduced bill
early in the last Congress which
had for its object the carrying
over of farm surpluses of imper-
ishable crops, so as to provide for
a dependable food supply for the
American people at all times and
under all conditions. Action was
not taken upon the measure at
that time so have reintroduced
it in this Congress. I am glad to
note that Secretary Wallace has
come out in favor of such a plan
and am hopeful that favorable
action may be had on my measure,
or a similar plan before this ses-
sion comes to a close. In short,
the plan is the same as that carried
out by Joseph in Egypt several
thousand years ago. Under such
a program we would at all times
have dependable food supply at
prices which would be fairly uni
form. AS a result of the droughts
in 1934-36 we have been compelled
to import large quantities of grains
and meats. That should not be
necessary.
In proposing his plan Mr..
Wallace said, ut is my definite
hope that a well-rounded, workable
program providing for the ever
normal granary, which will func-
ton with Justice both with respect
to the farmer and the consumer
in years of good and bad weather
alike, can be perfected this year.
Florida Hard Hit
The Ways and Means Committee
has concluded its hearings on the
proposal to extend the life of the
Reciprocal Trade Act for another
three years. The Democratic mem
bers Of the House are supposed to
be in favor Of doing so but dur
ing the course of the hearings 1t
dveloped that q number of them,
while in favor Of the broad general
plan, are severely critical of the
way 1t has been administered to
the detriment Of their particular
uioliiClS. TUT luSIduCc, ehooc VIII
come from Oklahoma and Texas
condemn the large importation of
crude Oil from South America; the
Representatives from Utah and
Wyoming want to put the brakes
on wool imports from Argentina
and Australia, while the Florida
delegation complains bitterly over
having their early vegetable mar
ket destroyed by Cuban importa-
tions. One Of the best tariff
speeches l have ever heard was
made before our Committee by
Congressman Wilcox of Florida, a
Democrat, who showed conclusive
ly, by figures furnished by the De-
partment Of Commerce and Other
governmental agencies, that the
Cuban tomato has practically
driven the early Florida tomato out
of the eastern markets; also that
they have been obliged to discon-
tinue the growing Of early string
beans and green peppers because
they cannot compete with the
Cuban grower, who enjoys very
much cheaper labor market, also
an all-water haul from the Island
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

SO such a law should not be neces-
sary. But since there are those
officials who deny the taxpayer this
right, a statute Is the only remedy.
Fair Trade practice acts are now
receiving the attention Of commit
tees in both branches. Proponents
say the bills, If enacted into law,
will do away with the "chislers"
and protect the public against poor
quality merchandise. Whether or
not the bills affect free competition.
Is matter Of conjecture, but pro-
ponents assert that 1t will not do
so. Further hearings are to be
held when full facts come out and
your correspondent can give full
details.
Fortyafour hours a week will
be as much time as any female Of
the species can work If the So
called Al Hour bill passes. Labor
leaders are pressing for passage,
but rural members seem to be
fairly well aligned against 1t.
There is no question in this writer's
mind but that passage Of such a
bill would seriously affect our
smaller towns and the surprising
part of 1t Is that women in rural
Minnesota, If letters and kilograms
to legislators is any criterion, are
strenously opposed to it's passage.
Just another case of the city
against the small town.
The administration lobby bill,
which has passed the House, is now
being heard in the committee on
general legislation in the Senate.
1t Is just another of those political
measures which seeks to do the
impossible. If lobby bill were to
be passed, it should include every
body. Big industries representa-
tives who appear before the COM
mittees are known to every legis-
lator. They invaribly introduce
themselves to the committees be-
fore which they appear, but it is
the state employee. the hotel
''buttonholder," and the organiza-
ton worker that are the worst
pests. But pests are more desir-
able than insults. To this writer
lobby bill Is an insult to every
legislator. Without so declaring
it places him in the category Of
those who are weak and without
honesty or conviction. There may
be those poor, financial desperate
weaklings who can be bought and
paid for, but it Is unthinkable that
men worthy Of high office need a
law to tell them to whom they may
speak and those to whom they may
not.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
State News Briefs
Child Walks Home In Snow Without Shoes

st. Charles-Walking stocking-footed to her
home from school in ten below weather, Jean
Pfeil, the six year old daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Pfeil her foot from ankle to toe. Because the
teacher, who usually took Jean to the home of her
grandparents could not start her car, Jean set out
on foot not willing to wait until the was started
She stepped into heavy snow drift, and in pulling
out her feet overshoe and shoe remained in the
snow She got out shoe and overshoe but instead
of putting them walked the rest of the way home
in her stocking feet. With prompt first aid given by
uncles and grandparents it is expected her foot
will be saved.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Accident Witness Is Never Injured

Chaska.-A local public school Instructor, James
Gladh, is fast developing the knack of appearing
scenes of accidents without suffering injuries, but
his interest in driving fast dropping to low notch.
He narrowly escaped injury when bus crashed into
a car directly before him, killing two persons The
Gladhi forced into a deep ditch. Practically
recovered from the experience Mr.. Gladhill, week
later drove to Knapp, Wisconsin to visit his sick
grandfather On his return trip relief client from
HeIsey smashed into his car sending it somersaulting
down embankment
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

bring such confusion and impotence
into every industry and activity, Sc
disorganize the machinery of pro-
duction and distribution as to visit
calamity upon, and menace with
anarchy, a community of millions
of persons.-Jackson County Pilot,
sss
Never Satisfied
We always want what we don't
have. Magazines circulating in New
England advertise dandelion seed
for sale and in northern Minnesota
settlers dig beautiful fir trees out
of their front yards to plant box
elders. Farmers look forward to the
day when they can leave the farm,
move to town and take things easy.
office workers wish they had a
chicken ranch so they could labor
in the great out-of-doors. Fortunate
is he who likes his work and sur
roundings and makes the most of
them.-Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch.
A Fine Idea
Every community should attempt
at least one thing each year that
will add to its desirability as a place
in which to live. BY concentrating
effort on one project at a time and
staying with it until 1t is complete
more can be accomplished and bet
ter results attained than would be
possible If the effort is spread out
over several projects.-Bloomi
Prairie Times.
The Country Paper
Twenty odd years ago at a meet
ing of the Missouri Press associa-
ton, w. L. Nelson, now representa-
tive in congress, submitted the fol-
lowing article on the Real Mission
Of the Country Newspaper, and it is
still true today:
The real mission of the country
newspaper is to give the news. In
a country newspaper nothing can
take the place of country news.
The local field is for the country
newspaper which alone give the
story of you all's house." sympath-
izing with those in sorrow and re-
joicing with those in merry mood.
No paper should publish all Of the
news, no more than father, sitt-
ing by his own fireside, repeats all
he has heard during the day.
A country newspaper must be
clean, have character and con-
science and be able to command
confidence. The best country news
paper is brave enough to tell when
it should be told and big enough to
leave untold a secret Of shame and
sin when a scoop" would add to the
story.
A newspaper must be more than
a phonograph. It must stand for
something. Above all the newspaper
must not fail to advocate those
things which make for better liv-
ing and higher thinking.
Finally, then, let it be said that
the real mission of the country
newspaper is to give the local news
fearlessly and accurately, but in
kindness; giving no unnecessary
publicity to wrong-doing, yet spar
ing not fraud nor sham; recognizing
good wherever found, striving to
build up rather than tear down so
that the files of the paper shall
constitute a helpful history, accur-
ate, yet showing the sunshine rath-
er than the shadow.-Higginsv
(Mo0 Jeffersonian.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

For the first three. competitors
will not be required to report for q
written examination, but will be
rated on their experience and tit
ness. Closing date for receipt of ap-
plications is February Is, 1887.
For the position Of Assistant
Gardener, a written examination
will be held. Closing date for re-
ceipt of applications Is February
%, 1887. Those desiring to take the
examinations should call at their
local Post Office for application
blanks or write the U. s. Civil Ser
vice Commission, st. Paul, Minne-
sofa, or Washington, d. G.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Successful Democracy

efficiency and economy, and according to Dr. Mich
olas Murray Butler these the strongest defenses
against inroads and attacks of despotism. 1t is true
high disatisfaction-i has been thus
His recommendation is to consolidate governmental
bureaus, and to eliminate incompetents from import
ant positions. Dictatorships, fascism communism
have no appeal to satisfied Americans As DR.. Muir
ray says "f democracy is truly efficient in the dis
charge of public business the door will be closed In
the face of any approaching forms Of despotism."
Published by request. What Other People
Think: Zone nice thing about Sauk Centre
this time Of the year is that visitors can find
a place to park the businessmen leave their
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

Albert Lea.-Plans of three Ltchfield youths
were vanquished when trip which to take them
south to sunny Texas ended at Albert Lea The boys
aged 16 to 49, planned to htch-hike Texas but po
lice picked them up in the railroad yards at Albert
Lea and sent them back to their homes The young
sters ardor for travel cooled when they heard
lecture by the chief of police about running away
from home. He told them of the grief they
causing their parents and advised them to forget the
''wanderlust"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Tax Reduction

Some years ago one Of the Governors of this
state said that he looked forward to the day when
Minnesota would become tax free. And with incomes
from natural resources state levies low that
no one laughed when he made that remark. However
the bubble burst, and Minnesotas indebtedness and
its tax levy grew steadily until today they more
than twice great they when that remark
made
Yet, according to the Readers Digest, there is
state in the Union which has reduced its tax
levies 40 percent during the past nine years. and the
head of the largest organization of taxpayers in the
nation contends that it is possible to make further
reductions of from 25 to 40 percent That state Ne
braska.
Nebraska has no sales tax, no income tax, it is on
pay-as-you1go basis and has bonded indebtedness
The principal worry of the state treasurer Is the
rently low rate of interest on $12,OOO0OO surplus
Conditions such as this be accomplished only
when the people demand economy in government
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Auditor Seeks License Owner

Carlton-A free trapping license is awaiting
someone in Goodhue county, according to announ-
cement made by Alfred Grunig, county auditor Last
year some trapper-tobe mailed dollar for trapping
license and also his description but failed to include
his name and address. Consequently the license
mailed and if the person who sent the money
and description will appear at the auditors office he
may have either a refund of his money 1887 Ii
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Artist Floods, Street In Duluth

Duluth.-Assuming that "it can't happen here"
but supposng that it might, Duluth newspaper
published photograph showing how the city would
look if flood conditions prevailed there they do in
the Ohio and the Mississippi river valleys. staff
artist flooded" Superior street in effort to raise
Red Cross relief funds for flood victims The pho
tograph taken from sixth floor window and
presented flooded street with canoe and ALL
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

to the New York market, which
means cutting the freight rate at
least so per cent below what the
Florida growers has to pay to lay
his products down In New York.
Mr.. Wilcox was very careful to
state that he thoroughly APPROVES
of the broad general plan Of reci-
procity and also that he Is very
keen for the Canadian reciprocity
treaty, no doubt due to the fact
that that treaty does not affect the
Florida farmer. I have yet to see
the Democratic Congressman who
is not "Spot" protectionist. AS
a rule they do not believe in tariffs
except where their own districts
are involved.
The hearings have confirmed me
in my belief that all reciprocity
treaties should be confined to nom
competitive products. If not that,
then the rates carried in the
treaties should be such as to rep
resent the difference in cost Of
production here and in competing
countries, plus reasonable profit,
If provision like that is written
into the present reciprocal trade
law 1 shall vote for its extension.
In fact, I would be inclined to vote
to make it permanent.
Congress Passes Relief
Congress last week passed the
first Deficiency appropriation bill,
which carries 100 million dollars
for relief. An attempt was made to
both increase and decrease the
amount but the majority .of the
membership of the House took
the position that the President has
more information on the relief
needs of the country than have
Members of Conress and that the
amount asked for by him would be
the better figure to follow. I note
in the printed hearings of the Com
mittee that Director Hopkins made
the statement that there are yet
between eight and nine million un-
employed in this country. Until
that situation has been corrected
it will be necessary to continue
the relief program.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Horror Parade"

A unique innovation, "a Horror Parade"
was held in Jacksonville Florida, Saturday.
Five miles of wrecked automobiles, ambul-
ances, hearses and floats showing dead" and
dying" slowly travelled through the streets of
that city. 1t was object lesson, with the
memory of departed victims instilling into
the slow minds of reckless men the need of
greater caution while driving.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11
Ground Hog And Robin Disagree

Lanesboro.-There seems to be some dispute here
about winter and spring. According to the ground
hog who picked of the coolest days of winter to
make his appearance, there will be six weeks Of
is definitely the way. She backs up her statement
with the fact that robin is visiting in her back yard
Strange Horse Ailment Causes $3.50 Loss To Farmer
Fairmont.-An ailment which has baffled veterin-
arians has caused julius C. Behrens Fraser township
farmer, the loss of three horses worth $3.50
Two neighbors lost five head in somewhat similar
oning, but Behrens' horses have not been on corn
stalks since Christmas. The first symptoms came
when the horses began to sobber in their oats par
aysis of the throat followed Feed and water stopped
at the throat and forced back through the
trs The poison then entered the stomachs of the
imals, causing intense pain, the horses lying and
kicking until they died or were shot
Holding Spear Is Good Excuse For No License
Belle Plaine.-H Holding the spear for the other
fellow is good alib for not having fishing license
One of the borough residents who observing fish
ing operation at Belle PLANES horseshoe lake recent
ly, approached two men the ice, one having
spear poised the water Being questioned about
fishing license, the fisher who from out of
I'm just holding the spear for the other fellow"
Neglects "Crime Does Not Pay" Movie Short
Enthusiastically unimpressed by the movie
short, Crime Does Not Pay" hght-fngered man
stole typewriter from the theatre after the show
1t is thought that he waited in the house unit
locked and then uansacked the place. but he made
attempt to break into the time locked safe which
contained 5000 at the time. reward of 5000 is Of
fered by the theatre for apprehension Of the
prowler, since this is the third time that burglary
has been committed.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-02-11

cars at home" The above from the Westport
Gossip may not be idle rumor
Evening star., 1937-03-14

DRAMATIC SCHOOLS.
Evening star., 1937-03-14

their own language. We must be,
they say, . nation Of gangsters, cor
rupt politicians, fresh guys, strident
women and illiterates. Our habits
are vulgar, our manners execrable and
our conduct larcenous and homicidal.
Being interested in our welfare, they
even insist from time to time that we
should do something about it. II we
are not concerned with cleaning up
our drama in the interest OF our own
self-respect, we must do 50, lest they,
too, become contaminated They will
not even give us credit for a frank
honesty which forces us to examine
our national conscience and confess
our national sins with handsome hui
mility. They suspect us Of reveling
boastfully in those sins.
RE1NG an amazingly shy people,
despite our occasional pathetic
pretenSe of arrogance, we somehow sell
dom think Of turning on the English
and telling them that they are not
without guilt, either. Only such a
cross fellow as George Jean Nathan
would think of reminding them that
their dramas, too, reveal that the
national chara cter is not hawless,
and only such an odd lawgiver
as Representative Dickstein would
consider doing anything chauvin-
isticalN legislative about them.
T&u
so sure as they are that life is COM
pletely and fully reflected in art We
would not. for example, believe that
every British statesman was a George
Arliss in his heart, merely because
the cinema tells us. Nor does the
fact that it is the English drama that
has gone in most thoroughly for what
can be vaguely known as border sex
make all of us suspect that such a