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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20

People haven't changed, but they
have become better educated in the
higher education Of taking care of
themselves and their money. The
process which brought about this
education is newspaper advertising.
1t used to be possible for a glib
talker to take almost anything out
to sell, no matter how worthless
or inferior, and by sheer high-pres-
sure selling to "clean up" But not
now.
Even the lowliest buyer knows
that certain claims are untrue, and
that the price asked for certain
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
EARLY GARDEN SASS

Albin Eckberg has made a spec
ialty Of early gardening and as a
result has been enjoying ripe to-
matoes from the vine since last
week Wednesday. Several speci-
mems shown about town are of
large, smooth variety, and really
ripe. Mr.. Eckberg also has grown
a fine variety of cabbage, already
developed into large, firm heads,
and he has excellent early potatoes.
He believes in planting early and
getting the benefit of the early crop
of garden sass"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
IMPROVE GROUNDS
AT LIGHT PLANT

Improvement and Identification
of the grounds in front of the Wat
er, Light and Power Commissions
plant on Main Street was begun
this week. Plant superintendent,
A. e. MacDermond announced that
the front, formerly used as a drive
way is being filled and will be
planted into grass. CURLING will
surround the new grass expanse.
Driving will be all to the rear Of
the plant now where an additional
door is being cut. A second door
in the front of the building is be-
ing bricked and eliminated. "This
place is right across from the City
Park" MacDermond said this
week, $50 it should look equally
WELL"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
noon to be guests of Sank Centres

noon to be guests Of Sank Centres
Company M. it was announced at
the noon meeting. Cancellation
came after 1t was learned the Ma
tional Guard troops are standing
by ready to move into Minneapolis
on WPA strike duty. The invita-
ton was extended to Rotary by the
Company's captain Carl Fischer.
With strikers reaching conciliatory
grounds with the government, and
violence abated, it was not known
whether troops would be called to
the scene.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
Monkey Wrench Corner

Nearly every large seaport in the
world has a Monkey Wrench cor
ner," a street intersection near the
docks where sailors congregate to
exchange news and stories. The
spot is so named, says Golfers
Weekly, because it is usually crowd
ed with unemployed seamen, or
monkeys" who wait there to bor-
row money from, or put the
wrench" on, those in better cir
cumstances.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
Hardest Period In Life of Dwarfs

The hardest period in the life Of
dwarfs comes with the first realiza-
ton that they will never grow more.
1t comes when they are nearing the
teens and when they find themselves
outdistanced by their companions,
cut off from games and sports of
their larger companions, and
obliged to seek their own mediums
Of entertainment. The fact Is that
they turn to their own methods Of
entertainment and develop along ac-
robatic, musical or studious lines.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
BIRTHS

BIRTHS
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
G. s. Berg Tuesday morning. Suf.
flee it to say he is healthy young
ster since the Herald reporter call
ed the home so soon after the event
the infant hadn't been weighed.
Mrs. Berg and baby are at their
home at 12S Birch Street.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Moritz, Of Elrosa,
Tuesday night. Mrs. Moritz is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Hens, of this city.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ted Soennecker Sunday. They
reside east Of this city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20

shrine OF high pres
sure craftsmanship.
His methods no long
er make sales. He
thinks he's losing his
grip.
That Is not the
trouble. The truth Is
that high-pressure
salesmanship is out,
Is dead, Is obsolete,
Is without power to
make sales In these
days Of greater edu-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
Silversmith Invented Dish Ring

The dish ring, often spoken of as
the potato ring, was invented by the
Irish silversmiths in the last half Of
the Eighteenth and early part of the
Nineteenth centuries, writes a cor
respondent to the Los Angeles
Times. These dish rings were orna-
mental stands for circular wooden
bowls, and their use was to prevent
the hot bowl from injuring the pol
ished mahogany table. Tradition
says they were used exclusively for
holding bowls filed with potatoes.
but 1t was the custom to place them
in the middle Of the table to remain
during the entire meal, where they
served as a receptacle for holding
the various dishes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank the members of
Naomi Chapter, o. e. S., the Rev.
M. l. Brann, the Eastern Star and
Legion Auxiliary, Of Minneapolis,
and the large number of friends,
who so kindly offered assistance
and rendered favors following the
death Of my beloved mother, Mrs.
Myra Molitor. My sincere appre-
citation also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
adpd. Mrs. Fern Ripley, daughter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20

a SALESMAN, 10 years ago I'M
~ scrupulous but successful,
came in to see me today with his
troubles. He no longer makes sales.
I asked him what he thought was
the matter.
That's just it," said he. II don't
know. give 'em the works-but
they don't buy"
This man is salesman Of the
old school-a worshipper at the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20

Russian scientists report the de-
velopment Of a new blood testing
apparatus, said to detect cancer in
its earliest stages.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
COMPANY M STANDS BY
FOR CITY STRIKE DUTY

Rotary Club cancelled a proposed
trip to Camp Ripley Tuesday after
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
st. Paul's, Unity

900 a. m. English services. Stu
dent Herbert Bartz will be the
speaker.
e. w. Mcneil, Pastor.
Elm and Bethel Churches
E. o. Hagen, Pastor
Friday, July q, 500 p. m, prayer
meeting at church.
Saturday, 1000 a. m, confirmands
meet.
Sunday, July %: 1890 a. m.
Elm Sunday school and bible
classes. 11:30 a. m, Morse service
at Elm. 200 p. m, Bethel Sum
day school and bible class. 800
p. m, English service at Bethel.
Thursday, July 81, 200 p. m,
Elm Ladies Aid at Forbregd's.
Welcome.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20
Methodist Church

900 a. m. Sunday school. 1000
!. m. worship.
The Sunday school picnic will be
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-07-20

READ HERALD WANT ADS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
TOWNSEND PLAN

Editor. The Times: The Ia
coma Times some days ago pub
hshed our analysis and honest
belief of the Townsend plan. At
the time 1t was our conclusion.
A newspaper that is broad
minded and comprehensive de-
serves and receives commenda-
ton. Appreciation is hereby
acknowledged.
Having just read the Town
send plan testimony Of Chair
man Doughton OF the ways and
means committee.
Doughton. chairman Of the
most powerful committee in con-
gress. testified concerning the
Townsend plan as follows:
shall we accede and surrender
10 the demands of cock-eyed,
crackpot. selfish economists"
Dignified and courteous states
manship language
Doughton was not on the list
OF President Roosevelt's political
purge.
We submit that when'the New
Deal sponsors this maudlin type
OF economic craftsmanship the
argument is finished.
T. s WATSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
WAR PROPAGANDA
To BE AVOIDED

Editor. The Times: Two books
have appeared recently which
should arouse Americans to the
fact that we have been. and are
now being made the victims Of
war propaganda. The first is
Propaganda for War" by II. c.
Peterson. In the greatest de-
tail based on a study Of docu-
ments in the British Museum
it sets forth the whole pains
taking plan by which England
persuaded this country that to
save democracy and protect our
selves against final attack by
Germany we must join the Al
lies in the trenches of France.
This book indicates an attitude
of sneering condescension and
certainty that we could be
caioled by famous names and
titles) Today more than 400
English men and women are lee
turing In our country. Is his
tory about to repeat ITSELF
The second book Is "Frops-
gsnda in the Next War by
Rogerson. published in England.
but carefully not circulated in
this country. Senator Nye read
one chapter Of this book into
the Congressional Record Of
April 25. Every citizen should
write for a copy Of this issue.
The writer OF this book be-
lieves 1t will be difficult, per-
haps impossible. to bring Amer
lea into another war. 1T will
need a definite threat to Amer
lea brought home by propaganda
to every citizen. One thing
would bring America in with
out further ado and that Is the
involvement of Japan in the
war 1T would be a natural
objective of our propsgandists
To achieve this"
The question st once arises
does this explain the recent pub
hcity about japanese search Of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

British ships-British threats to
use warships, etc. Do We not
recall that Britain followed this
identical policy during the World
war-seizing. searching and de-
laying American ships. Let us
beware of becoming hysterical-
we should recognize that already
propaganda is being used.
Failure of the White House
in recent months to aid this
country to keep its head. to
think its own thoughts and to
withstand propaganda must be
criticized even by those who
agree with the Administration
policy" in general. Agreed that
there are many wrongs in the
world. But for our nation to be-
come involved in a foreign war
would solve none of them, and
would destroy the last hope Of
saving democracy. The begin
ming of war is hysteria-and
hysteria is induced by propa-
ganda. Let US beware of propa-
ganda.
n MpEEAN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
HOW CAN | 7 7 7
Nv Anne Ashley

Q. How can I keen rats and
mice out Of my cellar and gar
age
A. Rats and mice will not stay
around . place where there ia
chloride Of lime. However. as
chloride of lime will eat into al
mos, anything II touches. he
sure to place II in metal con-
tainers.
Q. How can effect a de-
lieious and novel change in cake
frosting.
A. Use one-half teaspoonftll OF
almond extract with one tea
spoonful OF orange juice In the
boiled frosting.
Q. How can clean embroid-
cry on goods that will not
wash
A. Cover with q thick paste
Of alcohol and powdered chalk.
Roll and lay away in dark
place for = few days; then brush
off the dry chalk.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05

In this furiouslyrushins world the student is in par
tculary tough spot For changes the very he
studies that textbooks constantly being
left behind matter how up-to-date when bought.
Newspapers have always been valuable adjunct to
education but than today An increasing
Der Of teachers recognizing this Typical the sua
ton recently discussed by the Chester Pa school board
when brought out that geography classes relying
heavily and current published by the
leading local newspaper, the Times
When border lines shift overnight when changes of
effected by proclamation and in the wink
Of eye the daily newspaper has become indispensable
adjunct Of the classroom Progressive teachers and schools
that newspapers striving before to
tray and interpret changing world to them ncreas
ingy for the supplementary maps and information which
even the most modern textbooks longer supply
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
PREACHING PROFESSION
DECLINES IN RUSSIA

Editor. The Times: Somebody
in the Saturday Times asked
Mr.. Fixit what the prevailing
religion in Russia was today and
he replied that it was Greek
Orthodox Catholic. believe that
he was slightly in error on the
same or possibly on what the
man really wanted to know.
The prevailing opinion on the
subject among the younger gen.
Grafton, at least, think you will
find Is materialistic or atheistic.
M. V. Molotoff in his report
to the eighteenth party con-
gress made the statement that
there was only one industry in
Russia that was on the decline
and that was the preacher trade.
And he followed up by naming
one district or territory, I have
forgotten the name, that previ-
GUS to the war had over 5000
preachers in it and now there
were but s29 and the remark
was followed by a roar of laugh
ter from the delegates.
Just as an experiment some
time ago I put paper dollar
in an envelope and mailed it to
the subscription department of
the Moscow News for eight num-
bers of Sovietland and yester-
day I got reply that my dollar
had been received and in due
time the magazine would arrive.
r. N p
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
Short Cuts to Success,

The u S. civil aeronautcs authority has declared war
on reckless flights such the recent tragic attempts OF
young ato to find fame and fortune by hops across the
Atlantic.
Citing these attempted flights of Charles Backman
to Sweden and the other of Thomas Smith to the British
Isles Robert H. Hinckley chairman of the authority re-
Gently said:
1T too bad young fellows take such risks The chance
of their coming through 100 to shot Such flights serve
good purpose but merely for publicity"
One thing Hinckley might have addedhat the example
Of such reckless but lucky fier like Douglas Wrong
Way Corrgan, eggs many another young aviator to
try follow in his footsteps to publicity wide acclaim and
Z sxeable bank roll
Corrgans financial after his wrong way flight
to lreand-and the mild punishment inflicted for his daring
feat-certainy tempt others to follow his example for
short cut to success.
Granted such reckless flights contribute little nothing
to aviation progress and nothing other than vicarous
thrill to the world. still it's hard to see how government
authorities going stop them unless they brave public
opinion and nfict such harsh punishment on those who
succeed that they robbed Of their gains
Otherwise II will be hard to convince reckless youth
that the risk Of their life for the hope of pot of gold at
the end Of the rainbow is not worth taking After all,
adventures have done just that for centuries while the
world stood the sdelines and cheered their
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
Second American City

We have become accustomed to think Of New York the
first American city, Chicago the second at least in SIZE
But we shall have to be more specific, and say
'North American city, "city of the United States"
For Buenos Aires the beautiful capital city of Argen-
tina the second city of the Western Hemisphere Its
population which has had phenomenal growth in recent
years. is now 3SO4000 as compared with Chcagos $685.
444 The two cities almost the size geographically
since Buenos Aires increased the federal district which
marks the city our District of Columbia bounds
Washington During the past eight years, Buenos Aires
has grown in population by 100000 while the whole state of
Illinois was increasing only 100000.
All this is simply visible evidence of the great forward
strides that are being made in the progressive
tries of South America destined to be great empires within
this century.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
HOROSCOPE
FLOATED ON MUD
SUNDAY, JUNE 4. 1899

According to astrology this is
an important day in planetary
government. The morning may
be depressing. Optimism should
be cultivated.
The clergy viii be fortunate in
holding the interest of large
numbers of persons who seek
religious consolation for threat
ening conditions in a changing
world.
Mars, the planet most promi-
nent in the May lunation, will
have strong influence through
this month. There will be sur
prise moves by men who are
arbiters Of human destiny.
Radio will come under an in
creased government control in
the United States, but the public
will be well served.
Music and musicians come
under CONFORMATION which
promises increased demand for
bands and orchestras. Healing
harmonies will be broadcast in
days of anxiety.
This rule of the stars is aus
picious for outdoor exercise.
Walks in rain or shine are rec
commended.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of a year of
unexpected pleasant experiences.
For the young. romances will
follow meetings in the course Of
public service.
Children born on this day
probably will be strong in in
tellect. logical and calculating.
Many of these subjects of Gem
mi succeed through methods
that are commonly called hard
boiled"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
MONDAY. JUNE 5. 1889

Benefic aspects rule powerful
~ today. according to astrology.
The business week begins aus
piciously. especially for persons
In the intellectual and artistic
professions.
Women are well directed and
should find this most fortunate
date for the fulfillment Of am-
billions.
Minds may be exceedingly
clear and retentive today which
is favorable to all intellectual
activities. Students will benefit.
The stars stimulate imagination
and encourage initiative
The evening is not fortunate
for labor meetings. Contracts of
importance may he broken and
desperate measures for union
organizations may be advocated.
Broken contracts are also
forecast in international rels-
tons. Under this sway disturb
Ing news. from Europe Is prog
nosticsted.
This is not a lucky date for
signing legal papers. writing i'm
portant letters. entering into
new agreements or establishing
new partnerships.
Persons whose birthdste II is
have the augury Of year Of
ambitious effort which may fe
futile because Of overreaching
desired goals. The wise VIII
recognize their own limitations.
Children born on this day
probably will be energetic and
industrious. The subjects Of this
sign of Gemini may be self
centered and inclined 10 walk
over those who assist them.
Copyright, 1881
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05

in 1857 at cost Of $4,000
and was considered the last
word in prison construction.
Prisoners transferred from the
contract camps and iails thought
it was a swell place. and it was.
compared to the dark, unsani-
tary holes to which they had
been accustomed.
Another important i'm
provement made by the ter
ritory in 1888 Was estab-
lishment of the insane hos
pitaI at Steilacoom on the
site of the old territorial
fort. Up 70 that time insane
patients had been cared for
by contract. The first build
ing erected more than fifty
years ago was wrecked in
the recent reconstruction
program.
Also credited to Gov. Semple's
administration was completion
of the national guard set-up.
There was then a good deal of
the same character Of opposition
to the national guard that occa-
sionally shows itself these days.
An element in the territory with
some representation in the leg
islature looked upon the national
guard as a machine for the pro-
lection of 1.-The interests" That
branch of the territorial service
Jared slim in the appropriation
but Gov. Semple finally induced
the legislature to authorize a
tax of one-fourth of a mill. That
was not a large sum but ii pro-
vided enough money to establish
the military service on a fairly
substantial service.
The militia force then in
cluded two regiments Of In
fantry and one cavalry troop
Troop b, of Tacoma, now
one of the oldest cavalry or
CARNATIONS In the United
States. II Is one of few that
escaped the "mechanized
cavalry" movement that
threatened to take all the
army men off horseback.
That seemed a step in the right
direction at the time but the
high command is discovering,
just as did the farmers who
went in SO strong for a mech
anized agriculture, that there
are some services in which there
is no substitute for the horse.
TO Be Continued
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
l. In which European city Is
Charing Cross?
2. What does pro tempore
mean?
3. Name the smallest of the
Great Lakes.
4. What is the correct pro-
nunciation Of the word history?
5. What are vertebrate ami
mails?
s. The president of which Gen.
trail American Republic made a
recent visit to the United
States?
Z. In which part of the human
body is the muscle known as the
biceps?
s. Which country's flag is red
with large white cross in the
middle?
g. How many eggs does an
average laying hen produce an
nually?
10. Who was Jacob Stainer!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-05

Putting John Chinsmsn
In His Place
Tacoma Evietions Created
Problem for Hop Growers
Territorys Resources
Increase
National Guard Gets Lift
From Tax Fund
CHATTING with w. P. Bon
" ney, he recalled that one of
the problems which faced Gov.
Semple the year after the Chi
nese evictions was how 10 pick
hops in the Puyallup valley. Hop
growing then was a major in
dustry in the valley. In the
early stages of the business the
picking had been done by In
dams. When the Yakima valley
farmers went into the hop bust
ness. that kept the East Side In
dams home and made a shortage
of pickers in the valley. The sit
ustion was met by hiring Chi
nese who seemed to be fairly
well adapted to that work. Sud-
den eviction of the Chinese made
the hop picking problem so seri-
Gus in 1885 that 1t became
matter of concern to the terri
torial officers.
In the course Of the CONVERSE
ton Mr.. Bonney recalled an ex-
perience he had with Chinese
hop pickers on his fathers farm
which shows that a firm hand
was necessary in handling the
Orentals. Two Of them brought
in a box of hops one day that
was half full of leaves and rub
bish Bonney refused to pay
until they had cleaned them.
The Chinese chartered a while
and made it clear that if they
didn't get their money regard
less of the condition of the box,
something would happen. Just
as they appeared to be ready to
jump on him. Bonney jumped.
He grabbed each Chinaman by a
queue, jerked them back. and
knocked their heads together,
let them fall in a heap. AS soon
as Bonney let go they jumped
to their feet and ran off into the
fields. In few minutes they
came back grinning and saying,
me cleanup hops"
They sorted out every bit of
rubbish. and with another grin
said. "All clean" received their
money and went back to pick
more. That was the last trouble
with Chinese pickers. When they
learned who was boss they &C.
copied the situation philo-
sophicslly.
The Indians enjoyed seeing the
Chinese get their desserts. There
was no love lost between the two
camps. The Indians rather re-
scented the coming of the Chi
nese.
From 1886 to 1888 the ter
ritory increased In pOpula-
tion and wealth. Coal mines
I'm 1888 produced 1,1S3.801
tons. The lumber output in
four localities. including Ia
coma. was Sa0,S48,eO3 feet.
Agricultural production was
increasing and Tacoma was
taking a place rs an import
ant wheat shipping center.
The territorial penitentiary at
=