The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-08-18
THE SUBJECT OF WATER is ONE

give considerable thought. First concern is
an adequate source of supply, sufficient not
only for immediate needs but to allow for
growth for any emergency which may arise
and to satisfy demands within reason Of
any industry which may, in the trek from
large cities to smaller towns, look favOrably
upon Redwood Falls.
Linked with supply is the matter of
storage, both problems which the city coun-
Gil recognizes in seeking federal grant for
the improvement of the city system.
All the debate concerning the water
question centers on filtration and aeration,
for the removal of iron as against a soft
ening plant. The first is the cheaper to
build and operate. The second costs more
and will do more for the city. Reports from
towns having filtration plants indicate they
wouldn't be without them while other towns
have the aeration process and are reported
as satisfied with it.
Redwood Falls has unusual water and
an unusual water situation, so much so. that
the question is one in which every citizen
should be interested. Yet few of us are
qualified to vote on it. Our recommended
ton is public meeting at which experts
would give all sides of the picture and call
for questions and debate.
$4,000 FOR A REDWOOD FALLS
postoffice has occasioned some criticism
from editors in neighboring cities who feel
$4,000 or $4,000 would have built an ade-
quate building.
While the appropriation is generous, it
should be borne in mind that nearly $4,000
will be required for a site, even on a COM
pettive bid basis. Furthermore the build
ing will house more than $4,000 year
stamp business since offices of the ever-in-
creasing number of federal bureaus will be
located there, reducing government rentals.
Growth of postoffce business in some
towns, including Willmar and Rochester as
good examples, has necessitated additions
or new buildings where the postoffice was
housed in good government buildings, in
adequate in size
The practice of making municipal build
ings impressive is not confined to the fed
eral government alone. Courthouses, city
halls and similar structures as we'll as arm
cries and pOStoffices are generally built
with as much thought to appearance as to
practicability. Possibly it is failing, but
no American city which obtained one has
complained very loudly.
IF FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN
that it cimaxes the All year and brings
county youngsters together for entertain
ment and instruction and to make acquaint-
ances, which cannot fail to increase their
interest in better farming as a career-the
fair is worthwhile
Everyone knows it has other merits.
We adults enjoy the entertainment and per-
haps benefit quite as much by seeing new
things and meeting old friends and new
ones. The fair provides something to look
forward to, a break in the ordinary run of
events for few days and pleasant things
to look back on and talk about for weeks
after.
A countrywide event. it is something in
which every resident of the county should
take pride and aid in improving. It's our
fair, let's support it, at least by attending.
NOISY, GOSH YES, AND WITH A
few-like every convention-to whom fun
means hell-raising, but all in all a fine bunch
of young people, those motorcyclists who
took over the city Saturday afternoon and
paid off with a fine program Sunday. They'll
remember Redwood Falls and talk about
our hospitality for years to come.
IF PRICES OF MANUFACTURED
goods, were put on level with the prices of
farm products, the resulting volume of sales
would make things hum. That would be the
most effective way of ''priming the pump"
but business and labor both resist such ad-
ournment-Morris Tribune.
HOWARD HUGHES SAYS HE NEW
er had even glimpse of the Atlantic ocean
on his flight across it. However, he had seen
it many times before his flight and we can
assure him there have been no noticeable
changes in it.-Stillwater News.
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IF THE DIONNE KIDS DON'T TURN
out to be bunch of spoiled youngsters, it
won't be the fault of the publicity hounds
who play them up daily in the metropolitan
press.-St. James Plaindealer.
ANYWAY, THAT YOUNG MAN WHO
jumped out of History hotel window in
New York Tuesday won't be offered job
in the movies.-Itasca County Independent.
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OUT WEST A DEAF AND DUMB
man is candidate. His speeches must be
a pleasure to listen to.-Baudette Region.
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