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VOLUME XLILNUMBER 7. THE WINTER SHOW WASBIG SUCCESS Show Proves That the Red River Val ley is Making Great Progress in Diversified Farming Marshall county was well represent ed at the Mid-Winter Show in Crooks ton by number of people in attend ance and by the variety of the ex hibit*. The county carried away a large shaie of the prizes awarded. Mr. R. C. Mathwig, of Warren, had the honor to preside at some of the sessions and did it with his custom ary grace and dignity. He madeo sev eral short speeches that were much appreciated, as he always speaks well and to the point. M. L. Warner also presided at a session or two and did it a very business-like manner. B. E. Houser, county agent, was busy in the crop and stock judging sec tions. F. A Green, of Stephen, was chairman of the Resolutions Commit tee and one of the main push of the show Fred S. Clarke, of Warren, was se very successful auctioneer at the stock sale? County Superintendent David Johnson and his assistant L. E Luttrell were busy with the educa tional contests in connection with the show In fact, Marshall county people contributed very largely to the suc cess of the show. Among those who attended the show from Marshall county were* Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Knudsen, M. L. Warner. A. E. Carlson, John Berg, G. F. Pe terson, Henry Godel, B. E. Houser, R. C. Mathwig, David Johnson, L. E. "Luttrell and J. P. Mattson, of War ren, and Mr and Mrs. F. A. Green, B. B. Brett, James J. Sinclair, F. C. Woods and Mr. Gillespie, of Stephen Crookston, as usual, did itself proud by the manner in which it entertained and cared for the many visitors dur ing the show week. Among the Marshall county prize winners, besides those mentioned last week, we note the following: W C. Monroe, of McCrea township, second on Junior yearling Shorthorn bull. Alfred Hvidsten, of Stephen, second on Early Ohio potatoes. Hjelle Bros., of New folden, first on Burbank potatoes. Charles Widner, of Argyle, purchas ed one of the 1es Holstein bulls of fered at the sale for $125. This bull, Duke Altona De Kol Korndyke, was bred by the Northwest Experimental farm at Crookston. The bred sow that M. L. Warner & Son consigned to the Crop Show topped the sale by a big margin. This is only another evidence of the ability of Plainvlew Farm to breed and feed bogs HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TEAM DEFEATS DONALDSON The Warren high school girls basket ball team went to Donaldson last Sat urday for a contest wtih the girls juinte there Both teams were very evenly matched Neither side made a score in. the first half. In the second half Mae Nelson for the locals added four points by two field baskets Don aldson made one field basket in this half. The ^core was Warren 4, Don aldson 2. The girls who made the trip to Don aldson are Helen Lundgren, Mae Nel son, M. Hanson, Vera Skqg, M. Hurl but, Lillian Black and Eva Schultz. On Saturday afternoon of this week the girls will play a return game with the Climax high school girls team on the local floor. FAST GAME GOES TO WARREN HIGH SCHOOL Ada Was Defeated By The Locals Saturday by a Score of 21 to 19 "Overcoming a five point lead in the *rst half, the local high school basket ball heavers defeated the five from Ada last Saturday evening by a score of 21 to 19. "The locals went into the second half with confidence and a de termination to win the game and gave the crowd an interesting game to watch. Ada made the first basket after sev eral minutes of glay, the locals com ing back with a basket in few sec onds. Ada succeeded in making an other ringer and a free throw while the Warren team could only add an other field basket during the rest of the first period. The** second period proved to be the best one for the vis itors when they brought their points up to a total of 11 and held the lo cals to one field basket. The score at the, end of the half was 11 to 6 in favor of Ada. The second half took on an added interest as both quints showed a Splurge of real basket ball that lasted for the remainder of the game. Two field baskets and four free throws were annexed by the local hoop tos sers while Ada was held to one field basket and two free throws, making the score Ada 15, Warren 14. 'The visitors dropped in two ringers in .the final period, during which time the locals dropped in two baskets and three free throws. Warren, had a four point lead up to the last .minute fc. of play after which the visitors made their final basket. 4 &. Lindstrand was the big point getter 'fMf ~tox the locals, making five field bas "zP kets and getting seven out of thirteen K*fcee throws. He dropped the ball In M^ttom all angles and distances and put ^ttffetgp ft ver gQQfl x, coming good and has the makings of a good man. He covers the floor like a regular veteran. Hanson, Campion and Hjelle displayed some good work, Campion making a hit with the spec tators because of-, his close guarding. For Ada, Remark was the big point getter, dropping in two field baskets and five out of ten free throws. Scot made three ringers and Larson and Bang each added a dinger for the vis itors. Schmidt, of Crookston, refereed the game. On Friday evening of this week the locals will go to Crookston for a re turn game with that aggregation The locals were defeated by Crookston some weeks ago but expect to give a good account of themselves for this yame. MARSHALL COUNTY WINS IN SPELLING CONTEST Pennant for Best Spelling Team "At Crookston Contest Won by Frances Johnson and Archie Throlson On last Thursday, Feb. 9th, a num ber of pupils from rural schools in different parts of Marshall County met at the County Superintendent's office at the court house in Warren to take part in the county spelling contest. Frances Johnson of Dist. 130 near Strandquist and Archie Throlson of the East School in Dist. 19 north of Alvarado were the winners Fran ce/, taking first place and Archie sec ond. These two winners then pro ceeded to Crookston on the afternoon train where they represented Marshall County in the district spelling con test which is held in connection with the Red River Valley Winter Shows They won Uigh honors at the Ciooks ton contest, being awarded the pen nant for the best county^spelling team The pennant will remain in Marshall county for one year when it will be contested for again. Theie were 11 counties in the contest at Crookston, each represented by two contestants, making twentytwo contestants in all The Clay County team won second place and Polk county third. Besides winning the pennant, Fian ces Johnson was awarded 3rd place in the individual prizes and Archie Throlson 5th. Frances was accom panied to Crookston by her teacher, Miss Emma Rud and Archie was ac companied by his mother. County Superintendent David Johnson was also ip the party. Those who attended the county con test at Warren who had already won in sectional spelling contests held in different parts of the county were: Arthur Hylland (Dist. 115) and Ina Carlson (Dist. 109) from the Grygla section Archie Throlson (Dist. 19) from the Alvarado section Zella Yuergens and Esther Monroe (Dist 4) from the Radium section Evelyn Jahr (Dist 148) from the Holt sec tion: Lillian Krohn (Dist. 117) from the Viking Section Beatrice Warner (Dist. 85) from the Gatzke section Ernest Henning (Dist. 7) from the Warren section Gordon Vieth (Dist. 10) from the Argyle section and Frances Johnson (Dist. 130) and Nora Oina (Dist 87) from the Strandquist section Besides Miss Rud the fol lowing teachers accompanied contest ants from their home schools to the Warren contest: Miss Jahr of "Dist. 109, Miss Bloomsness of Dist. 85, Miss Quindlog of Dist. 117. All the con testants did good work, scoring a high average which reflects honor to them selves and the teachers who trained them Voters To Decide On County Agent' According to a resolution passed at the session of the County Board held last Wednesday, the question of main taining a county agent for the coming year will be put to a vote at the an nual town elections on March 14th. The resolution was offered by Com- missiOner Per H. Kulle and seconded by A. S Rokke. Bids for a tractor for road work were rejected and no decision was made in the letting of the culvert bids The petition for the enlargement of the Radium school district was grant ed with slight modifications. At an adjourned meeting of the board held today the sale of $63,900 of ditch bonds was completed, the suc cessful bidder being the Northwestern Trust Co., of Minneapolis, at five and a half per cent and a premium of $1,100. YOUNG PEOPLE TENDER RECEPTION TO OLD FOLKS A pleasant reception was given the young people of the Swedish Luth eran church to the older members of the congregation at the- church on Monday evening. Rev. S. W. Swen son presided and the,, following pro gram was rendered: Hymn Audience Invocation, Music c-4-'-I-_iw NThe Choir Hymn*" The Audience Address of Welcom Olive Olson Response J. P. Mattson Music The Orchestra Reading Ethel Rosendahl Vocal Solo Nora Davidson Reading Hazel Peterson Music *_f__l__ The Orchestra Lunch"was p^E^i afte gam.fc, Quistgard is HBS&t served in the "basement Stephen High vs. North Star Mon day evening at 8 o'clock. WARREN, MARSHALL COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1922. NOT A CANDIDATE FOR STATE SENATOR Representative F. A. Green Says He May File for His Present Position In The Lower House The following letter from Represen-' tative Green is self-explanatory. Mr. Green believes that he can best serve the people of Marshall county as their representative in the legislature, an for that position he may file laterNid he can arrange his farming business so that he can be away from home during the legislative session. The letter follows: "Editor of the Sheaf: "Dear Sir: Will you allow me space in your paper to correct the erroneous report that I am going to be a can didate for the State Senatorship at the coming June Primaries. "I have not fully determined at the present time whether or not I will be a candidate for any office or posi tion. "If I do find that I can arrange my business affairs in such a manner that I can have the time to devote to other affairs I will file for the nomination for Representative from this district. "I am not unmindful of the honor that the election to the State Senate would carry with it, but the honor alone is of no particular object to me. "I do believe, however, that with my acquaintance with the work in the Lower House, the respect have won of the members, and the advantage of one term's experience, I might be able to accomplish something worth while. "If I should become a candidate and receive the nomination and be-1 come elected, it will have to be done accordmg to and as the law intended, that is, to file without any party designation and not to receive the in dorsement of any political party. Respectfully yours, FN A. Green." A marriage license was issued today by Clerk of Court Alfred C. Swandby to Oie* C. Brenna and Emma Sorter, both from Middle River. W. Filipi, from near Tabor, transacted business here Friday. The above picture shows a collec tion of stills and apparatus for mak ing moonshine seized by Sheriff H. icating liquor Hanson and Deputy Sheriff J. *P Bordewick during the past year. As can be seen by the pictuie the stills are of many diffeient shapes and pat terns, including oil cans, milk cans tin pails and even a wash boiler. It doesn't require any elaborate appar atus apparently to make the stuff that destroys both body and mind During the year of 1921 the Sheriff and County Attorney obtained 13 pleas of guilty to violating the prohibition laws on evidence taken on raids and during the same period were success ful in getting 'convictions in 7 cases (all that were tried) tried in open court. Fines" collected on these peases amounted to about $3,500.00 and in most eases were also paid together with jail sentences, in most cases, ranging from 30 days to 6 months. A total of-.700 days being handed out by the Court to 9 offenders. Numerous other raids were made during the year, in some cases no evi dence being found and in others only enough* evidence being found to make ^conviction uncertain. Several hundred gallons of mash were destroyed by the officers, consisting of grain, prune, sugar and molasses and also a large number of barrels, kegs and tubs were either destroyed or confiscated together with 12 stills, a .large amount of "moonshine" liquor, bottles, jugs, corks and other material. The charges on which violators were sentenced were divided as follows: 7 for manufacturing intoxicate* ing Hquoc Y-v- BROOKS FLETCHER, A HUMAN DYNAMO Thrills and Inspires Large Audience By His Lecture on "Fools" at High School Auditorium This season's lecture course came to an auspicious, close last night when Brooks Fletcher held a large audi ence spellbound for an hour and a half by his inimitable and inspiring lecture on "Fools." Mr. Fletcher is a veritable human dynamo and scin tillates thought sparks with every word that comes in rapid succession from his lips, with every twist Of the facial muscles and with every gesture that he makes to clinch an argument and drive home a truth. As a word painter we have not heard his equal*. We will not attempt to give a re sume of the lecture, which must be heard to be appreciated. Suffice it to say that we now have a much great er respect for "fools" than ever be fore, including Henry Ford and Judge Ben Lindsey, and other eminent men, who are included Jn the "fool" class by many who consider themselves wise. Many a person whose ideas are advance of his time, or who thinks, and tries to do something different from what it has been done before, and for the benefit of mankind, is classed as a fool and derided, ostra cised and opposed, and not until they are dead and gone, sometimes, does the world appreciate their efforts. Mr. Fletcher spoke to the students of the High School and North Star College at the High School assembly room in the afternoon His theme was "Grasshoppers" and pictured, as he only can, the flashy character of a "grasshopper mind." Coming from the same town -as President Harding, Marion, Ohio, where? they publish rival newspapers, he had only kind words to say of Mr. Harding and be told some stories that showed the human side of President hi a very favorabT The strong Stephen team will try their best to make things real hot |for the North Star aggregation on Monday evening This game will be one of the most exciting games in Warren this season Marshall County Authorities Active in Enforcing Dry Law 7 for selling intoxicating liquor. 3 for soliciting orders for intov- 1 for having intoxicating hquoi in possession. 2 for maintaining a common nuisance. Of the seven cases tried Difc-tric* Court three have been carried to the Supreme Court and as yet no decision has been handed down.' These three cases involve fines amounting to $1, 500.00 and costs and this amount has not been included in the total of fines paid. In addition to the above County Attorney A. N. Eckstrom has carried a case to the supreme court and se cured a favorable dscision wherein the sale and shipment intq another town of patent medicines containing intoxicating liquor as an ingredient, is a violation of the^ prohibition law. Mr. Eckstrom won every contention before- the supreme court but a new trial was granted appellant on a mere technicality that will be easily over come at the new trial. The decision which has "recently been rendered is as follows: Marshall County.Clearly a Beverage. State1"of DEFECTIVF PArsr Minnesota, respondent, vs. Harry A. Brown, appellant Minnesota, respondent,^vs-*state Emifl Friend, appellant. L An indictment charged "*^unlawful dealing in an intoxicating liquor, to wit: wine of pepsin. The proof was of dealing in an article called wine of pepsin, but which was in fact sherry Jvine. There was no variance. Where the indictment charges deal ing in Intoxicating liquor it will be implied that the liquor 1s potable as m TWO CARLOADS OP SWEET CLOVER SOLD Two carloads of sweet clover seed, approximately 10,000 pounds, have been sold by local farmers through co-operation with the farm bureau at a price of six cents a pound and were shipped to Toledo, Ohio, last week. GRADES TO GIVE LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON PROGRAM The grades of the public schools will give a program at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21st, in respect of Lincoln's and Wash ington's birthdays. No admission will be charged to this program and the public is cordially invited. COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET FEB. 22 Surely There Will Re a Hot Time In The Old Town That Night Beginning 7.30 P4 sharp on Washington's birthday, the Warren boosters will hold their annual' ban quet at Hotel Warren Supt. G. Sandberg, of Crookston, has been se cured as the principal speaker Local speakers will also be heard W. F. Powell -will preside as toastmaster. D. Farrell, A A. Harris and Piof C. "E. Sjostrand are the committee on entertainment and will see to that nothing will be lacking on the tables. Tickets for the feast have been re duced to $150almost the pre-war priceso embrace the opportunity to give yourself a treat and be a booster 1 lightoui BOARD OF CHARITIES MET HERE YESTERDAY The Board of Charities of the Red i River Conference held a meeting m i this city yesterday to consider busi i ness matters in connection with the Warren Hospital and the Old Peoples Home in Ale\andria Among mem bers present were Rev. A. Mattson, former" pastor at Warren, now located at Alexandria Rev P. E Ordiug, of Nelson, and Rev Carlstedt, of Strandquisf. Rev S W Swenson is I the President of the Board. a beverage. There is sufficient evidence that wine of pepsin is a beverage and not a medicine" An order was taken at Warren for liquor to be shipped O. by a dealer in Minneapolis to a customer at Warren." There was no valid con tract in the case. The transaction was void at every step and there was a furnishing of the liquor at Warren. Proof that a party was manager of a corporation on Feb 28 has no ten dency to prove that he was such man ager on Jan 26 preceding. New trial granted as to defendant Brown, affirmed as to. defendant friend. \Hallam, J. The enforcement,of the prohibition law is no "easy matter for several reasons, and one is, that the man op erating a still or illegally handling liquor often has the sympathy and assistance, passive at least, of a con siderable element in the community and it is a fact that practically no unsolicited information domes to the authorities as to liquor violations. It Is only by constant digging and watch-, ing that the authorities are able to get tips which arouse suspicions and lead to investigations. And the men who engage in the unlawful business are often clever and tricky and resort to all kinds of artifices to cover up their tracks. In enforcing the prohi bition law as well as of all laws, the sheriff and county attorney's offices, need and must have the hearty sup port of all good and law-abiding citi zens. Such co-operation may mean more stills seized before their poison ous product can be put In circulation and human lives saved. 14 $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. NEW DISTRIBUTION PLAN CREATES MUCH INTEREST Red River Valley Experimental Plaa. for Promotion of Pure Bred Hogs is Winner Much publicity has been given ia state papers during the past few weeks to the sow distribution plan used by Charley Franks and Fred S Clarke of this city. The story which explains the plan is as follows. "Inaugurated last year by Fred S Clarke and Charles E. Franks of War ren, a plan for promoting the distri bution of purebred hogs has succeeded far beyond expectations, according to C. G. Selvig, president of' the Bed River Valley Livestock association. Their plan is novel and entirely new as far as Minnesota is concerned, and is creating a great deal of interest, he says. They-agree to furnish a bred registered Duroc Jersey sow to boys' and girls* club members and to farm ers, and agree to buy back from the purchaser of the sow all the improved, spring farrowed, registeied duroc jer sey gilts raised, paying for them a premium of $10 per hundred pounds above the top St. Paul market for hogs. The purchaser is assured a de finite market for his gilts that at tain a certain standard of weight with in a specified, time. He is given in structions in feeding the pigs. More than 100 registered bred sows were distributed under this plan dur ing 1921, principally in the Clear brook, Leonard, Gonvick, Trail and Gully communities According to plans, additional bred sows will be furnished in 1022 to farmers in these communities, and also to many mem bers living in the vicinity of Shevlm, Bagley and Fosston. Seven complete units consisting of 20 registered sows with one high class registered herd boar for each, have already been furnished. This accord ing to Mr. Selvig is a new and unique plan for interesting young people in raising better hogs It has already succeeded in establishing farmers in the swine business Practically all of the purchasers se cured outstanding results last year, he says Mandel Hetland of Gonvick, made the best record. His sow far rowed eight pigs, four boars and four gilts. He sold one of the gilts to a neighbor for $50. and the other three weighing 303, 318 and 323 pounds, re spectively, at the age of six months and 16 days were sold back to Clarke and Pranks at 17 cents a pound, net ting him $26148 In addition the four barrows were marketed for pork, dressing on an average 250 pounds. Mr. Hetland paid $150 for the original sow, leaving him $111.48 for the sea son's feed and work, besides the pro ceeds received from the four barrows sold for pork In addition the sow purchased by Mr Hetland was bred for a fall litter, farrowing ten pigs in cluding four boars and six gilts all alive The banks have generally assumed the oiigmal note of $150 covering the purchase price and bearing eight per cent interest, issuing for this note a certificate of deposit foi one year. When settlement is made this certi ficate of deposit is cashed and the note paid. To the boy or gill making the best record with his or her 1022 litter, Clarke and Franks are offering a pure bred Hereford bull. In addition silver trophies will be awarded to the boy and the girl who have the best indi vidual pigs shown at the different county fairs ANNUAL O.H. TARALSETH DECLAMATORY CONTEST Competition For Girls Will Be Held This Evening and Boys Tomorrow Night at School Auditorium The annual O H. Taralsetn declam atory contests for students of the Warren high school will be held at the high school auditorium tonight and tomorrow evening. Nine girls will compete for the medals offered this evening and seven boys are en tered in the contest to be held to morrow evening The program for the girls contest which will be given this evening is as follows: Orchestra- Mae Nelson "Madam X" Lucile McArthur "The Prisoner's jPlea" Madelin Larson "The Wheels of Time" Agnes Halvorson __ "The Camp Meeting at Doyle's" -S V- f* Song Audience Elizabeth Miller _' "The Man and ihe Song" Hazel Peterson "Mother" Louise Halvorson -i "The Homeliest Cat at the Show" I Amelia Teske "Frana" Agnes Nelson "A Few Bars in the Key of G' Girls' Glee Club. The program for the boys contest which will be given tomorrow even- -i ing is as follows: Girls' Quartette. Harlan Miller "Abraham Lincoln" Roy Severin __"A Message to Garcia" Ellis Truxell "The New South" Song Audience^ Theodore HiU "The Dignity of Labo*"^ Arthur Weigert __ "A Plea for Ouba't^ Mellville Sjostrand xj, "Slaves or Freemen* Alfred Swanberg "Solution of the Southern Problem"1 Boys' Glee dub. W: }m 0