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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-08-15
Wins Chance To
Call Home From Fair

Wins Chance To
Call Home From Fair
Chisholm-Julius Vital answer
ed the telephone and heard his
wife say that she's calling from
the San Francisco Worlds Fair
But the answers couldn't come fast
enough until he learned that every.
thing was all right-that Mrs. vi
tall was calling, because while al
the fair she registered at the
Northwestern Telephone company
building and her name was drawn
granting her the privilege of call.
ing anyone in the United States
at the company's expense.
Library Has Magazines
Dating 1850-98-
Carlton-The Two Harbors lib
rary has nothing on the Carlton
one when it comes to having old
magazines. The Carlton library
has on file copies of Harper's mag
azine dating from 1850 to 1898. The
Two Harbors library collection
dates back only as far as 1852.
Parked Car Forced
Onto Boulevard
Redwood Falls-Mrs. Max Tren's
car came out second best in an
arugment with a Diesel-powered
road scraper, when the hydraulic
steering control became jammed
and the driver momentarily lost
control of the scraper. The car
was showed onto the boulevard and
suffered a crumpled fender and the
loss of a hub cap.
Old Directory Is
On Display
| Warren Mrs. Oscar Peterson
discovered a Warren telephone
company directory dating back to
1907 or 1908. The book was dis
covered in Marsh Grave recently
At the time the directory was print
ed, the local exchange served Al
varado, Vega, Tabor, Radium and
West Valley with party lines.
| s&&
Bees Attack Horses;
Kill One
Karlstad-Nick Kalinowski was
driving his team on a recent hot
day, and naturally the horses were
sweating. It is said that bees are
attracted by salt, and the team be-
ing sweaty, came in line with the
bees The bees alighted on the
team and stung the animals so
badly that one died. Had the
team been cool it is dubious that
the bees would have attacked it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-08-15
STATE NEWS
BRIEFS
Airplane Has
Race with StOrk-

Breckenridge-While in Mime
apolis, Leo Maloney, of this city.
received a message informing him
that he was going to be a father.
Leo caught the first plane leaving
for Fargo and in 80 minutes arriv-
ed there. He arrived in Brecken-
ridge with plenty Of spare time in
which to walk up and down the
st. Francis hospital corridor await
ing the arrival of a daughter. 1t
was Leo's first child, and was he
proud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-08-15
Boy Makes
Strange Catch

Boy Makes
Strange Catch
Detroit Lakes-Bobby, 8, son of
Tommy OLoughlin, Minneapolis
boxing promoter, caught a four
pound large mouth black bass in
Detroit Lakes. Attached to the
left fin Of the fish, however, was
a mans upper plate. Bobby now
has the teeth and Is awaiting a
call from the owner.
Tony's Challenge Accepted
Benson-Recently farmer Tony
Biever issued a challenge to neigh
boring farmers to beat his 6-foot
variety corn. First to accept the
challenge was Fred Kriz, of Benson
township, with stalk of corn from
his field that measured feet and
2 inches in height. Next came Leo
Smith, Of this city, and reported
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-08-15
The COmmon-tater
Chuck Rattle

Parade on the Street.
Two years ago-1938-Art Peterson mailed a
card to brother Ed then at Camp Ripley. . Ed
got the card last week postmarked August two
years later!
Kansas soldiers who poured through this city
the other m. stopped just below the underground
crossing, drawing the housewives from the domices
to look. Said Mrs Dewey O'Gara, the boys
were burned near froze. 1t ITO degrees when
they left Kansas!
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-08-15

for the Twin Cities and Chicago
to purchase millinery for the fall
business.
One tourist from Missouri has
decided that Sank Centre Is the
real fisherman's home. The gen.
tleman visited Sank Lake Saturday
afternoon, and returned with the
limit of black bass, all weighing
between three and five pounds.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-08-15
Thursday, August Is, 1910

servant he plays. Anthony Quinn,
well-you'll have to see him for
yourself.
1.-THE Ghost Breakers"-and In
case you don't know what Ghost
breakers are, they clean out haunt
ed houses at the drop of hat
starts off with a bang. MOT mom-
emit Is wasted in getting into the
story.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-08-15
NOTICE OF BIDS

GET WISE. WANT ADVERTISE
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-13
State License Plates

BY way Of Carl Goerch,s State
Magazine comes a suggestion from
James L. McNair, of Laurinburg,
for simplification of numbers on
State automobile license plates.
Whether his proposal is the solution
would arouse differences OF opln-
ion, but something. ought to be done
to make them more readable.
Art and taste may be admitted as
a factor in design, but first of all the
figures and the letters should be
more readable than those Of last
year and this The color comblna-
ton is far from what many would
regard as ideal, but that could be
passed owe, if the other were more
to the liking.
MIR. MCNalr proposes d short de-
signation, such as, for instance,
MCl2 instead of, say 465,987 1t
would be shorter and save the State
money, is more easily remembered
and more easily read, he argues
The average motorist, however, IS
more interested in his own pocket
book than in what it would save the
State, and as for remembering IT,
one combination seems about as dill
rcuIt as the other. As for enforce
mcnt officers, they are able to take
care of themselves.
Bold, fulI-faced numerals and let
tors arc the essential thing about
the license plates. The ShorG
souare-biocked tags on some Of the
cars that pass through Henderson
every day lack good deal Of being
either attractive, easy 10 read or
easily remembered. The State once
had d good series of plates but dis
cardcd them. A return 70 the old
design would come about as near to
meeting all the requirements as any.
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the Judge this time, as the job | am
now holding at the present says do
not mix with politics. so | figure
mat bird IN the hand is worth two
in the bush. | will adm!t That | GO
think my friend should DC entitled
10 one Tree ride for know from my
own experience that ii takes right
much oil to keep the old mcrry-go-
round creased. | am also glad that
there will not be no Christmas cleo
ton in May, because there are
hundreds and hundreds Of money
gougers that look forward 10 cleo
lion time as (; little chic looks for
ward to Santa Claus on Christmas.
These money mongers hMrass and
worry a candidate 10 death and they
haven't got the intelligence Of a
louise, but you have to grease them
if you are a candidate because prob
ably they might be able to influence
their immediate family, some Of
them can't even do that, and here's
hoping that the Judge will get free
ride and does not have any blow
outs this time.
So Judge you have my best wish
es for pleasant trip.
JOHNNY w. BECKHAM.
Henderson, April Is, 1910.
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Oafay # IT
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1743-Thomas Jefferson, author of
the Declaration of Independence,
great president, apostle Of freedom
and enlightenment, scholar. scientist
and inventor, born at ShadWell, Va.
Died at Monticello, Va, July t, 1926.
1772-Eli Terry, Connecticut pio-
neer clock maker, whose first clock
in 1892, was the subject Of ridictllc,
born at South Windsor, Conn. Died
Feb. 26 1852.
1795-James Harper, eldest Of four
New York printer-publishers who
founded the house of the name, born
in New York Died March 81, 1863.
1840-(lO0 years ago. William H.
S. Wood, noted New York City med
ical book publisher and banker, born
there. Died Dec. II, 1907.
1850-Gcorge G. jerks, one of the
New York writer's of the Mick Car
ter" and Diamond Dick" stories.
born in England. Died Sept. IT,, 1929.
1852-Frank w. WoolWorth, the
five and ten cent store founder, born
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-13

in each state in making said APP
portionment.
The proposed new apportionment
WAS intended to recompense the
South somewhat for the loss of the
two-thirdS rule, ''Since the South is
the region Of greatest continuous
Democratic strength, and a system
of representation based in part on
such strength would be expected to
increase the comparative number of
southern delegates to national con-
ventionS of the party"
Under the present system, the
State of Pennsylvania, which rarely
goes Democratic, casts enough votes
(72) in the national convention to
outvote the almost always Demo-
cratic southern states of Virginia,
with - votes, North Carolina, with
26. and South Carolina, with Is,
total of 81. The unfairneSs in pres
ent apportionment lies in the fact
that it is based on total population
rather than ON the Democratic popu-
lutjon. as determined by votes cast
in elections.
A plan that is finding much sup
port in studies of rcapportionment
systems grows out of suggestions by
John Temple Graves II, editor of
the Birmingham News. His scheme
would be about like this:
CD One delegate from each con-
grcSSional district; CD one addition
al delegate from each congressional
district which either elected d Demo-
cratic congressman or cast no less
than $1,000 votes for Democratic
candidate for Congress in the last
preceding congressional election; CD
four dclegatcS-at-larg from each
state: (4) three additional delegates
at-largC from each state which cast
It's electoral vote o. L majority there
of for the Democratic presidential
election.
The Graves proposal is not COM
plicated and could easily be put into
effect once the convention is willing
TO acccde to the South what seems
to be its right. OF course, it would
not apply at the coming national
convention, but would be operative
in 1914 for the first time. 1t would
not be worth anything to the South
in naming this years candidate. But
1910 is good time-the proper
timC--tU make 4 start, if not even to
settle the matter.
Restoration Of the tWo-thirds rule
would be better, but in the absence
OF such 4 standard, d reapportiOn-
ment along the lines proposed would
appear to be about the next best
thing. The old tWo-thirds rule pro-
vidcd that any candidate, to be
nominated, had to have tWo-thirds of
the convention vote. 1t made
Woodrow Wilson president in 1912,
despite the fact that Champ Clark
had a majority Tor many ballots in
the memorable Baltimore conven-
ton
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ANSWERS,

|. Edward Strother Dargan, born
in 1905. He was elected to various
offices in Alabama. all the way from
justice Of the peace to Chief Justice
of the Alabama Supreme Court. He
was sent to congress one term and
declined to run again. He represented
Alabama in the Confederate States
congress. Died at Mobile in 1879.
2 For Bailey, 200,242; Simmons,
l29,875, giving Bailey majority of
70,367 for the Democratic nominal
ton.
3. Official records show a total Of
2,504 deaths among the Federal pri-
SOncrs. A majority Of these deaths
we're in the fall Of 1864 and spring
of 1868. The prison was established
in 1861.
1. Under the colonial plan of gov
eminent the assembly was called at
the will of the governor. He alone
had authority to call, or convene, a
session. He also had power and au-
thOrity 10 prOrogue, or adjourn, or
dissolve session at his will.
5. In 1860 North Carolina ranked
the twelfth state in population. Be-
tween that and the next census this
position was lost and was not re-
gained until the census of 1880.
6. Emerson Ethridgc, born in Cur
rltuck county in 1919. Moved to Ten
nesSce in 1881. He was twice elected
TO congress and in 1361-63 and was
clerk Of that body He ran for gov
ernor Of Tennessee in 1867 and was
defeated. Died at Dresden, Tennes-
see, in 1902.
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NOTICE.


Under and by virtue Of authority
contained in that certain judgment
of the Superior Court of Vance
County, North Carolina. in special
proceeding, entitled Carrie Pearson
and husband, Thomas Pearson. rs.
Mollie Henderson, widow, Florence
Reavis and husband, Ectricc RcaV!s
and Mary B. Henderson. Guardian
of Edward Henderson, the under
signed commissioners will offer for
sale, at the courthouse door in Vance
County, North Carolina, at public
auction, to highest bidder. for cash.
on Tuesday the 30th. day of April
1910, at midday, the following de-
scribed lands, viz:
lst. Tract: All that certain tract or
parcel of land containing 80 acres,
more or less, bounded by J. i.
Vaughn, Richard Best. S. A. l.. Rail
road, David Lands, Ell ais. of record
Book S Page 10 Vance Registry. i
tract containing 3.75 acres. more ~
less, tract containing sc acres more
or less, bounded by Anderson swamp
S. A. L. railway, J. r. Moss, ct ais,
of record Book SO Page 1870 Vance
Registry, less a portion of about %
acres sold to Raleigh Granite Co. o!
record Book ia Page All Nanc"
Registry, and also subject To the
dover laid off by mcteS and bounds
of Mollie Henderson.
A survey will be made Of SAD
property and a plat thereof will be
used at sale reciting the boundaries
and acreage
This the 10Th. of March 1870.
d. p. McDUFFEE
and
T. p. GHOLSON.
Commissioners.
3O-6-13-2O
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Democratic Delegates

One of the things that may claim
attention OF the Democratic National
Convention in Chicago in July, in
addition to the nomination Of candl-
dates FOR president and Vice-presl-
! dent, is that Of reapportlonment OF
delegates from the several states.
Agitation already is well under way
to have a e-shuffling Of the system,
and one. naturally, which would
give the South Il larger voice in the
convention.
Ever since their acquiescence at
the 1886 convention, southern Demo-
Gratis have regretted their action IN
supporting repeal of the age-old two
thirds rule of nominating candidates.
It was a sort OF club, or veto power,
the Solid South" held to enable 1t
to obtain candidates to its own Xix
ing, or at least to block the nomi-
nation Of those it did not want.
That system had been in vogue for
half d century But men in high
places in the party wished to de-
privc the South Of this privilege 1t
had held through the years. The
fact that southern states have held
the torch aloft and kept the party
alive since the Civil War was of
little consequence to those who were
seeking to take from the section Il
lot of its prestige at national con-
ventionS. In some way they pulled
the wool over the eyes Of southern
leaders and sold them on the new
scheme.
Now less is being said Of trying to
revive the tWO-thirdS rule than Of
revamping the system Of allotting
delegates. Should this latter effort
succeed, however, it would make
it much easier to win fight for re-
storation of the tWo-thirdS rule. Not
being one of the inner circle, we
would not be expected to know what
the strategy is, but it is just possible
that is the game that is being played.
At the time the tWo-thirds rule
was abolished in 1886, a resolution
was adopted inStructing the national
committee ''to formulate and to re-
commend to the next national con-
vention plan for improving the
system by which delegates and al
ternates to the Democratic National
Convention are apportioned." The
resolution further instructed the ma
tional committee to take into &C
count the Democratic strength with
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l752-The Philadelphia Contribu-
tionshp for the Insurance Of Houses
from loss by fire, the country's first
fire insurance company, established.
1788-The Doctors Mob Rlol N
New York City-a human limb hung
out by medical students incites wild
talk and the Sunday mobbing OF
hospital.
1818-The flag as we know it,
with its Is alternate red and white
stripes and union of stars hung lor
the first time in Washington.
1846-The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company incorporated with capital
stock of S7,5OO,0OO.
1865-(75 years ago. Raleigh N.
c. Surrenders to the Federals.
1869-George Westinghouse, still
under %, granted his first airbrake
patent.
l865-The Mccormick ObserVa-
tory in Virginia dedicated.
1925-Ford starts first commercial
air freight line on regular schedule
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OTHERS VIEWS
JOHNNY WON'T RUN
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
l have just noted with interest
from the paper that Mr.. Hunt will
not be candidate to succeed him
self to the House Of Representatives
this time, which l would consider a
blow TO Vance county. 1t looks like
to ne that some one would nomi-
nate a candidate with the ability
and knowledge of Mr.. Hunt to rep
resent Vance, which would be a
credit to us, for intelligent men
Judge a county by its representative
AS it now appears everything is
gone with the wind.
am sorry that l will not be able
TO offer any opposition to my friend
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or Interfere with the rights of con-
science" In another place it says:
Religion, morality, and knowledge
being necessary to good government
and the happiness Of mankind,
schools and the means of education
shall forever be encouraged
Here, then, is the guarantee OF
the organic law OF the nation that
church and state shall forever be
separated in this country. The
State Constitution, however, looks
upon religion, morality, and know
ledge" rs at least results to be eX-
nected from the establishment OF
schools"
Teaching the Bible and teaching
religion are. OF course, entirely dit
ferent matters. The B:ole us such
is not religion. Religion is Il thing
of the heart, Of the conscience
something of the individuals own
Choosing. and which should be as
free to him in the choosing us the
air that he breatheS.
The Bible is the accepted creed OF
ProteStantS and Catholics alike. In
il are many things that are not read
ilv understood and which. therefore,
give rise to diSagrcementS and con-
troyerSleS. But as matter Of his
tory of divine dealings with the
human race. of the teachings OF
Jesus Christ. the accepted leader,
and as a guide Tor right living. II
would seem that there could be sui
firient agreement to permit OF its
teaching to the youth OF the land.
In former times the Bible was
taught in many homes, and still Is
N some. But II is not revcrcd III
the home as ii once was. 1t Is the
basis Of Sunday school and church
teachings, but comparatively few
neople. Young and old, are us faith
ful in attendance upon these nst-
trltions As they might be, and the
teaching that is provided Is in many
instances 50 distorted and modern
lied as to be wholly inadequate.
Where, then. can the child and the
Youth acquire 4 knowledge Of the
Bible except IN the schools, which
all are compelled by law to attend?
How much OF the crime and
cusSedness OF these days can be
blamed on an ignoring ot the Bible
is d mooted question, but 1t is reas-
enable to suppose that good deal
of it can be properly laid to that.
Far be it from us to ian the
flames OF religious animoSitles and
differences, but in consideration OF
all the phases and circumstances, we
believe that the people at Kings
Mountain have made a discovery
that merits serious thought, and
which could lead to helpful and
worthwhile endeavor here and else
where. 1t would appear that they
have solved the questions OF IL
nance. supervision and instruction
in an acceptable manner.
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What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED II. MAY

!. Who was the Montgomery coun-
" boy who became Chief Justice OF
the Alabama Supreme Court?
,. What was the Bailey-Simmons
vote in the 1890 primary?
3. What was the number OF deaths
among Federal soldiers at the Sails
bury Military Prison?
4. Why did the assemblies under
colonial government convene at odd
times ana vary in length?
5. AT what two census periods,
seventy-flve years apart, did the
state occupy the same population
rank among the states?
6. Who was the North Carolinian
who made an unsuccessful race for
the Tennessee govcrnorship in 1867?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-13
HOROSCOPE APRIL ii

Today's is a pleasure-loving ma
ture which reveals in laughter and
light occupation. But there is an I'M
dercurrent Of a meditatiVe nature,
and the light actions are but a de-
sire to avoid thoughts that may not
he pleasant. Be careful of your as
sociations with the opposit sex, for
danger is indicated in this direction.
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TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Justice Frank Murphy Of the U.
S. Supreme Court, born Harbor
Beach, Mich, AZ years ago.
Dr.. Leroy M. S. Miner, dean OF
the Harvard Dental School, born in
Chicago, So years ago.
John w. Davis of New York City,
noted lawyer, 1924 Democratic cam
ddate for President, born at Clarks-
burg, w Va, 81 years ago.
Ethel Leginska. pianist and orches-
ira conductor, born in England, so
years ago.
Gov. Harold E. StaSsen of Mime
sofa, born in Dakota Co., Mimi, a.
years ago.
Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president
OF Stanford University in California,
secretary of the interior under Hoov-
er, born at Boonesboro, Iowa, IS
years ago.
John Hays Harrond, Jr, famed in
Ventor, born in San Francisco, 81
years ago.