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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14
Observations
BY Congressman Harold Knutson


Drifting Toward War
The Presidents Chicago speech
did not allay the fear of the Amer
lean people that they are slowly
being dragged into the war over In
the Orient. The tone he used re-
minded me very much Of the atti-
tude adopted by Woodrow Wilson
Immediately after his reelection in
1916. There Is no question in my
mind but that this administration
is playing England's foreign game
rather than our own game. Unfor-
tunately, that has been the policy Of
every administration that we have
had since Grover Cleveland's time.
While the 9-Power conference,
which guaranteed the integrity of
China, was held under the auspices
of the American government the
idea for the conference originated
in London where they were becom-
ing very apprehensive over Japan's
growing power in the Far East. In
that instance Uncle Sam merely
"fronted" for John Bull. The only
hopeful sign that can see Is the
poll that is being taken by the
Philadelphia Inquirer, which shows
that of 81 United States Senators
and Representatives polled on the
question of cooperating with the
League of Nations on active inter-
vention against Japan the vote Is
three to one against our participa-
ton.
Let Europe and Asia stew in
their own juice. We have enough
here at home to keep us busy, and
then some.
Another Reclamation Project
Several days ago the daily press
carried a story under Washington
date line announcing that the fed
eral government has allocated $685.
600 to be used in making a survey
Of a proposed irrigation project in
Montana. I wonder where these
Washington bureaucrats plan on
getting the water for all these pro-
jects and where they propose to sell
the products from the irrigated
acres.
A Splendid Work
On Friday of last week, accom-
panied by Director Gilbertson and
Engineer Downs, I inspected a
very comprehensive and very
worthwhile water conservation
project in Crow Wing County. For
fifteen or more years the water
levels on Big Pelican Lake have
been receding at an alarming rate.
This was a serious matter to the
property owners living on the shore
Of that beautiful body of water,
who have something like six million
dollars invested in resorts and
summer homes. Various schemes
were advanced for raising the wa
ter level but nothing came of them
until the WPA took hold and car
ried into effect water diversion
plan that will in a few years re-
store the levels of Pelican and four
or five lakes to the south. Messrs.
Gilbertson and Downs have done a
wonderful work in restoring the
water levels on scores Of lakes in
this district. The program which
these gentlemen have in mind calls
for the construction Of retaining
dams at the outlet Of practically
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14
"Muck-Amuck," Indians
Bread in Lords PRAYER

The Pacific Northwest Indian Of
two centuries ago had no word for
bread, something unknown to him,
so he asked for ''muck-amuck''
when he recited the Lords prayer,
according to an authority in the
Detroit News.
The ''muck-amuck," states the
writer, covered his daily ration Of
meat, fish and other food.
Another Chinook version of the
Lords prayer, one Of several used.
brought to light by writer for the
American Guide, was found in some
long-forgotten documents.
''Ne-si-ka Papa klaxta mit-lite ko-
pa Sach-a-lie," it begins.
A literal translation read:
''Our Father who dwells on high,
good for our hearts your name,
good you chief Of all people; good
your heart to such country as our
UP above: give US all days our food,
and stop remembering all our sins
we make to them, suppose sin
against us: throw far away from US
all evil" ~
The various Chinook version Of
the Lords prayer. It is said. came
into being about 1740 from the in.
fiuence Of early missionaries.
Not until later did the Indians
come to use word for bread, sap
DILL"
The Chinook was a kind Of espe-
ranto language in which all tribes
could talk somewhat with each 9TH
er, and was in use before the white
man came.
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One OF China's Capitals

Sian was one of the first Of the
eighteen capitals Of China, the one
which first united the whole com-
try. Ambassadors from Persia and
distant Turkey knelt before tho
Dragon Throne in Sian. Christian
missionaries established cathedral
here twelve centuries ago. In Sian
was developed the culture which
influenced the rest Of China to adopt
tea for the national beverage. Slams
civilizing effect spread to Japan.
with the result that the Japanese
adopted and use Chinese charact-
ers in writing and drink tea. Many
Japanese wear the kimono, a vari-
alton of an ancient Chinese style
which has been abandoned in the
country Of its origin.
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Visual Education
Is Modern Trend
Nature Study Enhanced By Films
May Conduct Night Glasses
For Adults

AT last education has become a
pleasure and it gets results, too.
Visual education is the modern
trend, and the use of motion pic
lures in a wide variety of subjects
bearing out the seeing is learning
doctrine will come into its own in
the local school this year, Supt. w.
A. Kohl said this week.
This week Mr.. Kohl is carrying
the portable 16 nm. projection
equipment to the rooms in the
school, displaying several films, in
structing his faculty in the use of
the machine, and seeing how the
pupils, especially in the younger
age bracket, are taking to it."
Tuesday morning a nature study
film showing the protective color
alton of insects was shown to a
group of lower grade students. Un-
der the microscopic lens of the
camera the insects were enlarged
many times their natural size.
When the hermit crab jostled his
neighbor, it brought laughs from
the young audience and when the
Monarch butterfly sat with its wing
spread wide, the result was the
"ahs" from the students. They
seemed to take to it well.
Films can be procured on every
conceivable subject for reference
work to the standard curriculum.
Slides are used, too, and when the
lower grades study Indians, slides
may be shown depicting their
modes of dress and their living
habits. Films can be had on scien-
tific pursuits, in nature lore, In
drama, in every department OF the
school, and are procured through
the University of Minnesota or in
dustrial releases.
Later, Mr.. Kohl pointed out, the
school hopes to conduct night class
es for parents and other adults
showing the films. Safety films can
be had and it is probable that
films, designed to eliminate care
less driving, will be shown.
With the movies in such promin-
ence and the fact that radio tele-
vision is not far in the offing, the
motion picture in education Is a
factor that will grow stronger, Mr..
Kohl explained. Older students, too.
who have seen the films in science
and biology classes supplementing
their work, say it's the easiest and
best way to learn.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14
Postal Rate Once Caused
Long Debate in Congress

Long OcO0tc IN SOu8EoSS
In the year 1890 there were but
rs postoffices in the United States.
the majority of which were con-
fined to the cities. The Postmaster
General then reported to the con-
gress that he had turned over $751;
9S5 to the Treasury department for
the years receipts. observes
writer In the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A stabilized postal rate was adopt
ed in 1916. A single one-ounce let
ter, carried within 30 miles, cost
6h cents over 80 miles and under 80
miles, the charge was 10 cents;
over 80 miles and under $50 miles
the rate was 1914 cents; over $50
miles and under 400 miles the post
Office received Is cents. A letter
or parcel weighing more than one
ounce cost four times the usual rate
for the distance it would travel.
For many years after the sched-
ule was adopted by congress the
people pressed for a reduction. On
several occasions enterprising con-
gressmen introduced bills to reduce
the rates, but watchful Postmas-
ter General succeeded in convinc-
ing the legislators that such meas
ures were foolhardy to adopt, as a
drop in revenue would mean an
increase in substituting funds grant
ed by the congress to maintain post
al service.
After constant pressure congress
passed bill which became effective
on March 8, 1845. A half-ounce let
ter, up to 800 miles, was delivered
for cents; over 300 miles the rate
was 10 cents; with an additional
charge for every half ounce over the
original weight. Newspapers were
delivered without charge up to 80
miles.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14

Unlike many other breeds, the
origin of the Saint Bernard is
bit hazy, but early historians have
agreed this type Of dog belongs to
the Mastiff family. The ancient rec
ords produce evidence that Mastiff
dogs were brought from Asia, and
used by the Romans as herders of
sheep, besides being kept as watch
dogs at army outposts. It has also
been established thai Roman SOL
diers used large dogs to guide sheep
over the mountain passes, one Of
which was called the Saint Bernard
Pass. no more than a pack mule
path. A hostile tribe destroyed this
path and cut off travel over the
mountains around $50 A. D.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14

and Dora Ward. Leading Troop
will be Mrs. Percy Hansen and
Miss Mary Markson. Scouts are:
Betty Scott, Margaret Whitson,
Patty Hansen, Eileen Edoff, Fran
ces Saathoff, Mabel Steege, Beverly
O'Gara, Margaret Sprague, Norma
Nelson, Shirley Pickett, Vivian
Rasmussen, Ruth MCGEE, Dorothy
Brann, Vera Lovesee, and Audrey
McKursie.
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The "Wailinx Place.

The "wailing place." also termed
occasionally the ''wailing wall"
specifically the Jews Wailing Place.
says Literary Digest. is the usual
designation Of part Of the Solomonic
wall in Jerusalem where the jews
assemble to lament the destruction
Of the Temple. The Quarterly Re
view Uondon) contained ITO the
Jews the principal Holy Place Is
the Wailing i.all, the fragment Of
the Wall Of the Temple at which
the Jews perpetually mourn for
their lost glories, and pray for the
restoration Of them"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14
The Name "Hiawatha"

Hiawatha is a name and title OF
a craftsmanship hereditary in the Tor
toise clan Of the Mohawk tribe; it
is the second on the roll Of federal
chieftainships Of the Iroquois con-
federation. The first known person
to bear the name was q noted re-
form er. statesman. legislator and
magician, Justly celebrated as ons
Of the founders Of the League d
the Iroquois, the Confederation Of
Five Nations. Tradition makes him
. prophet also.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14

men seriously hurt, but to the sur.
prise of all, they were as stated
above, uninjured. When the explos-
ion occurred the glass of the Win
dows was blown out and the rear
door was blown open. This, 1t Is
thought, relieved the pressure OF
the explosion, and alleviated great
er damage.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14
Lemming. Scandinavian Rodent

The lemming is a Scandinavian
rodent. about Ave inches in length,
noted for its pugnacity. its produc-
tivity and its curious mass migra-
tons. They eat as they travel. and
breed with amazing rapidly. They
drive away all other animals in
their path. attacking cows, reindeer
and even man, fearlessly.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14

Virginia Strive, 10 year old girl,
Los Angeles, is a successful author
Of fairy tales.
A tramp who rode freight train
80 miles between Dallas and Fort
Worth, Tex, sent the railroad COM
pany 30 cents in postage for fare.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14

The youngest bonded United
States customs broker is Miss Bar
bara M. Todd, of San Ysidro, Calf.
Mrs. Watt Storey Is the first wo-
man constable of Dallas County,
Texas.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-10-14

An owl attacked Sidney e. Sug-
den, of Wimberly, Eng, and flew
away with his spectables.
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE HERALD
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October Special Values only for the Month OF
October One Of kind featured for this sale. Easy
Terms. sta
LIVING ROOM SUITES

$S4.5O Davenport. Tapestry
upholstering all over $3.50
$3.50 2-pc. Freize Suite,
brown shade. Special $46.50
$3.50 2-pc. Mohair Suite
Taupe color -..-----------. $69.5O
$185.OO 2-pc. Lancaster Velvet
Suite. Super Sagless $3.50
$295.OO Curly Mohair Suite.
Custom Tailoring $1A.50
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EXPLOSION AT
WELDING PLANT

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WASHING MACHINES
COAL AND WOOD
HEATERS

$54.5O Economy Parlor Fur
mace. Special .--------. $3.50
$3.50 Dixie Parlor Furnace.
Large 20" Size ...----..... $3.50
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DISCUSS CURB
PUMP REMOVAL

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BEDROOM SUITES
DINING ROOM SUITES

$47.OO Genuine Walnut Exten-
sion Table, 6 leg $1,000. $A.75
$500 Genuine Walnut Buff
fet. Large and roomy $3.50
$124.5O 8-pc. Walnut Dining
room suite. Complete $49.50
$165.0O 8-pc. Dining Room
Suite. Genuine Walnut VEN
GERS ...-.-........ $3.50
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
Ross Kidnap Trail Grows Warmer
 With End Note
Ten Dollar Bill Given to G-Mesl
 By A Chicago Worker.

CHICAGO, Oct. 28-The Even- ing American said today that tha second Charles Ross ransom bill was found It was Sl0 bill, the paper said, and was part of the $50,000 in currency paid the kid- napers.
 The second note was turned over to federal agents by Frank Stremmel. an employe of the As sociation of American Railroads. who said he received 1t when he cashed a check in a Loop district store.
 The American also said Mrs. Clara Ludwig who a week ago turned in the first ransom bill to the federal men, received a letter threatening her abduction if she did not stay silent.
 Charles Ross, retired Chicago manufacturer, was spirited frc,n his auto whle driving near Coi- cago during the last month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
Scottsboro Negro Will Serve Term
 Federal Prison
Supreme Court Uphold State Tribunal in Trial of Attacker
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated PresS)
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 28 Haywood Patterson, one of the nine negroes involved in the fam ous Scottsboro case lost Monday in the Supreme Court his effort to escape a 75-year sentence in prison, imposed upon him by the Alabama courts for his alleged attack on a white woman.
 Associate Justice Hugo Black took no part in the consideration or the decision, thus removing any possibility of a challenge to Blacks position on the bench on the grounds that he is former XXX member.
 Before adjourning for two weeks the court has agreed to re- view the appeal of the Duke Power Company in attacking the constitutionality of PWA loans & grants to publicly owned hydro electric plants.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
s. s. BaranOf Sailing Today
 Way Seattle

With close to Sl,000,O00 in gold bullion aboard, the s. s. Baranof is sailing from Nome late this evening for the states, carrying more than 300 passengers, the nam es of whom, appear below. The vessel returned from Golovin to- day noon. Smooth seas and fair weather attended her discharging operations at both Nome and Golovin.
 Nearly three million dollars in gold was shipped from Nome in 1886. On the September boat this year, reliable sources said the gold shipped at that time was S500,0O in excess of the entire 1886 season.
 And now nearly a million more is going out, bringing the pro- bably production for l937 to about S4,000,000 or more for this sum- mer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
lRv The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 ANCHORAGE, Oct. 28, Res cue crews late last night recov- cred one more body, making l2 known dead, as the search con tinued for two more miners.
 How They Escaped
 Foreman Vic Rade was brought out of the damaged mine, badly burned. Carl Edman. Jacob An- geli and Jacob Jyllha escaped through the main draft tunnel when they felt the heavy con- cussion and saw clouds of dust boiling through the shaft. Elmer Hausar climbed through a ven- tilator in another part of the mine but his partner Otto Mix kali was overcome and died when only six feet from the surface.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
NURSES DISLIKE
 PETTICOAT PARADE

SYDNEY. AuStralia(P,-Night- ly 'petticoat parades' have brot objections from Sydney nurses.
 Although not part of their ur.- form, 20 nurses at the Nighti9 gale home must show petticoatS' to a senior staff member each night before going on duty. They were described as cumbersome, Grundy things by one nurse, who added:
 T wonder if Florence Nightln- gale wore one
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Lay Near Death

While he lay near death from severe body burns. a broken leg and crushed ribs, Raide gave the exact location of every man in the mine. which enabled the res cue crews to speed their remov- al
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
All Bachelors But One

Mine officials said that all of the dead except one, were bach elors, former homes unlisted.
 Names of Dead The known dead are: Robert Nakki Frank MelZnik Axel Huettla Leslie Lampson Pete Ferrini
 John MattsOn Joe Cernick
 Paul Williams Jack Saarela Abel Asikainen Augustin Urbich The two men still missing are: Pete Olson and Joe Lucas.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
CHINESE REITERATED
 FROM CHAPEL AREA
 ASNIPPON ADVANCES
IBy The Associated Press1
 SHANGHAI. Oct. 28, - The Chinese defenSes in the Shanghai area were more completely crumbled today following intensives drives by the Japanese forces.
tBy The Associated PresS)

tBy The Associated Press)
 SHANGHAI, Oct. 28, A sim gle defiant flag, doomed, but yet waving over the fighting Chin csc battalion. still fluttered over Chapel, in the midst of scores of Japanese Rising Sun banners.
 Scene Battle Shifted
 While the main battle-ground lad shifted to Shanghais west ern environs, with the Chinese retreat from Chapel yesterday, a lone Chinese forces held out to- night in warehouses along Soo- chow Creek, adjoining the inter- national settlements northern border.
 Doom Is Certain
 At a late hour, the doom of the battalion at hand seemed cer- tain, when Japanese naval spok ssman said that Nippon's bluejackets would mop up all scattered Chinese units in Chapel designating the Chinese detach- ment as stragglers, and predict ing they would soon be killed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
(By The Associated PresS)

Nby INt hsSUCIdItU FlSSSJ
 Anchorage. Oct 28. Victory Raide. foreman in the Evan Jon es coal mine was praised for aid ing in the search for the victims of the mysterious explosion yes terday.
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The two men still missing are
 Pete Olson and Joe Lucas.
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Mine Officials Praised Work Of Rescue Squads
MORE BODIES ARE TAKEN FROM ANCHORAGE MINE: TWO
 STILL MISSING

(By The Associated PreSS)
 ANCHORAGE, Oct. 28, - The foreman in charge of the mine Vic Raide, described to the searching parties, while he still lay in pain from his injuries, the exact location of every man in the mine.
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Nels SWanberg ST. Mrs. Nels SWanberg ST. Mrs. M Waldheln Alvo Albensleben Isadore Fix Mrs. Isadore Fix c L Bain Geo. Waldhelm N B TWeet Mrs N B Tweet Norman TWeet Harold Tweet Wilbur TWeet Otto R. Irrgang Wm. Pedruini P L Reader Mrs. P L Reader Kelly McKinnon Ralph Lister Mrs. Ralph Lister J L Fritch Homer Johnson L H McCloy Knute Orange J A Bell John Cunningham Chas. H Esch C L Dempsey Mrs C L Dempsey Ada Amuktoolik Joseph Belleview Ray Venning Allen Pearson w A Jones Gust Sundquist Axel Johnson A A Dane Wm. Cox Mrs. E N Lindsley D E Derrick Master Donald Pearson C Fl Pearson Mrs. C H Pearson Miss Ruth JohanSen Glen Adams John Anderson Mrs Martha Olson Hilman Lee Fay C Morrow Mrs John Kanari John Kanari Arnold Undem Mrs Arnold Undem John Norberg Thomas B. Hayward J K Moore Harry Egbert Continued on Page Three)
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STUDENT IS SLAIN.

COLUMBIA, Mo, (P)-Albert R. Waters Jr., University of Mis- souri sophomore, was found shot to death in his fraternity house bed. Police said that he had ex- pressed a desire for Communion with God"
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
Human Sacrifice

Hialmar Houeser told how Mix kola died within few feet of safety. after a futile attempt to save his comrades.
 Hou sser said that he and Mix kola had been working together. When the explosion came they dashed for the ventilation shaft. Mikkoia said they should return and $ elk Yerbich, Both went back but the fumes forced them to abandon their hunt. Mikkola was overcome near the surface and Houeser was unable to carry him ont
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
BOlsheyism Must Co Says Il Duce
 Preserve Peace
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 ROME. Oct. 28, Premier Benito Mussolini, celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the Fascist March on Rome. declared:
 Tt is necessary that Ger many be restored to her place in the African sum-"
 Il Duce thus voiced his support for Germany'S desire for the re- turn of her colonies, lost after tha war.
 Down With Bolshevism
 He told massed crowds, num- bering over one hundred thous- and Fascist: For a durable and fruitful peace it IS necessary that Bolshevism be eliminated in Eur ope.'
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-28
Information on Dead

Tn Evans Jones Company re- cords give the following informa- ton on the mine blast victims:
 Frank Joseph Meiznik, aged 3l of Chicago. Previously worked at
 (Continued on Page Three)
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(By The Associated PreSS)
 ANCHORAGE, Oct. 28,- With the recovery of one more body late yesterday. the total dead in the Evans Jon es coal mine explosion was raised to 12.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-30
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Annual Municipal and School Board Election will be held on Tuesday, April 9th, 1937 at City Hall, Nome, Alaska. for the purpose of electing the fol- lowing officers viz: .. Mayor; three members of the Common Council; City Treasur- CT; City Attorney; City Clerk and a Member of the School Board. Polls will open at 8 AM. and close at 6 P. M
 M. J. WALSH,
 City Clerk Publish 29th, 3Oth.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-30
NOTES ON FAIR
(Continued From Page One) eral admission at any time, after noon or evening is fifty cents

The exhibitions in the various departments are going to be wor tn anyone's time to study at on- e's leisure. The evenings enter tertainment is going to be worth anyone's time or money and for those who love to dance the op- portunity will be given each ev- ening We want to get every one in Nome and the whole of the Seward Peninsula and Second Division Fair Minded in the knowledge that the FAIR is a continuing proposition so that if you are not as successful in ths one as you hope for that you KNOW there is another Fair coming on the following year and that you will have a chance then. Let's all everybody, young and old, give the best that is in us to make it REAL COMMUNI- TY AFFAIR. We can and if it is gone at in that Spirit. It will be one Grand Success.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-30
NOTICE TO DOG RACE ENTRANTS NOME KENNEL
 CLUB MARATHON

Registration for the 3 day Mar athOn Dog Race April 1, 2, 3, will close at Noon Wednesday March 31 and drawing for position for all three days of the Race will be held at that time. The entrance fee is S10.OO. Registration to be made at Nome Drug Store and drawing at the same store Driv- CTS are requested to register as soon as possible.
 NOME KENNEL CLUB
 J. c. McDOugall, Secty.