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L 7 s R A 3BV BGO v 5.9 R " e- o R TR SR R B R MIN - T | | LY ¥ “"NT"TYD Y ~» 4 ot | | | .l - Y N A | b B £ ‘ STy , : ‘ : ‘3 | o"( e |. TR Y ; K ; : "'J‘;' ‘ ' ; =. VOLUME FIFTY-FOUR YEARS AHEAD, STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1921 HIGHWAY TRAFFIC IN CENSUS DISCLOSES TRAVEL IS ONE-FOURTH GREATER; IN 1920, ROAD WORK COMMISSIONER BABCOCK ANNOUNCES RESULT OF COUNT — LOCAL TRAFFIC FIGURES State Trunk Highway Traffic Comparisons Vehicles Daily Averages 1920 1921 Automobiles 377 509 Motor Trucks 24 82 Wagons 20 15 Buggies TOTALS Minnesota trunk highways are carrying an average of 565 vehicles a day—more than 26 percent increase ever the daily average of 435 last year, and more than three times as many as five years ago, Charles M. Babcock, state highway commissioner, announced this week. The statement was based upon returns in the annual traffic census made the week of Aug. 28 by highway department observers at 137 stations or observation points in various localities. Local interest probably centers in counts in this section which may be compared with the state-wide averages given above. Average Daily Traffic on State Trunk Routes in This Section: T.H. No. 3etaoinetao. No. 3. No. 4 No. 28 Near Neay West Sauk Long of Glen Centre Prairie Wood Automobiles— Minnesota, light 359 170 Minnesota, heavy 326 185 Other States 68 19 Transportation Lines— Passenger Busses 0 Freight Trucks 0 Miscellaneous Trucks— Light (less 2-ton) 13 Heavy (over 2-ton) 3 Horse Drawn Vehicles— Buggies GRAND TOTAL 715 ~ 402 478 Commissioner Babcock commented chiefly on the general result. “The increase in the volume of traffic on Minnesota highways simply shows the importance of pushing the gilding of better roads with all possible speed,” he said, “Our roads, like those in other states, are ten years behind the demands of traffic, as is proved by the census figures. The returns make a forceful argument for speeding highway development and back its claim for popular public support.” Traffic engineers’ added comparisons with traffic census figures for previous years, using the 566 average for this year as the basis of 100 percent, and found that the daily average of 435 vehicles for 1920 was 79 percent; that of 347 for 1919 was 61 percent; that of 276 for 1919 was 49 percent; that of 231 for 1917 was 41 percent and that of 174 for 1916 was 31 percent or less than One third as large as that for the present season. The engineers noted further that motor vehicles, which out-numbered horse-drawn rigs about 11 to 1 in the 1920 figures, predominate now on a 22 to 1 ratio. Increases of 37 percent in the number of passenger cars and 30 percent in trucks are shown, together with decreases of 21 percent in the number of wagons and 43 percent in buggies on trunk routes. A summary of the counts made this year at 147 observation stations follows: N.F. 7-day Daily Per- Motor Driven— Total Average, mileage Minn. (light) 25,849 190.34, Minn. (heavy) 85,357 260 46. Other States 8,039 59 10. Trumspert. Li Passenger Busses 344 25 5 Freight. Trucks 238 2 3 Morse-drawn-drivers' trucks A 2-ton or under 2,563 19 3.5 More than 2-tons 1147 85 - 1.5 Herse Drawn— Wawons - 2087 153 = 2.7 The traffic figures for this section may be compared with the general averages above and also with the largest and smallest returns. The heaviest traffic count was 3,690 vehicles a day on T.H. No. 1, at a point between St. Paul and White Beaty - Next heaviest was 3,259 daily on T.H. No. 10, near Wyzata, west of Minneapolis. Third was the 3,004 daily average of T. H. No. 3, near Osseo, north of Minneapolis. These Sections of the trunk system already are hard-surfaced or will be paved within a year under pending plans. The lightest traffic section, the trunk route census showed, is on T. H. No. 11 at a point near the junction with T. H. No. 4, southwest of International Falls, where the average was 26 vehicles a day. The second lowest count was 49 vehicles a day on T. H. No. 1, near Pidgeon River on the extreme northeastern boundary, and third was 65 vehicles a day on T. H. No. 56 at a point near the intersection of T. H. No. 7, northwest of Dodge Centre. The census figures are used in determining the relative importance of proposed trunk route improvements but other conditions also are taken into consideration. IMPORTANT 435 565 High School Football Team Start Auspiciously Paynesville Trimmed by a 50 to 0 Score Last Friday—Park Rapids Next The football season for the local team started in with a bang at Paynesville last Friday. The Sauk Centre warriors trampled the Paynesville gladiators all over the field, resulting in a 50 to 0 score. The Paynesville eleven never made a “first own,” and never got within 35 yards of the Sauk Centre goal line. Their team was about as heavy as the locals, but lacked experience. The ball was in Sauk Centre’s possession most of the time. Seven out of nine passes were completed, which goes to show that the boys were on the job all the time. “Ted” Lewis’ passing was very accurate and time and again showed up to good advantage in this respect. “Ted” also did all the kicking off and place kicking. Meyer made a wonderful 95 yard run right through the entire Paynesville team for a touchdown. He was the chief line smasher of the day. Brown, playing at left half, is to be known from now on as the "human worm." Highlighting a game through the opposing line for him this season. He was the outstanding star of the game. Dodge, at quarterback, displayed some very clever headwork and is largely responsible for the victory. Everyman in the line played a splendid game on both offensive and defensive, Don Lewis showing up especially well in catching forward passes. The local team looks forward to a very successful season, and from all indications it shall have just such a season. Coach Morgan used the following men in Friday’s game: Brown, Meyers, Dodge, E. Lewis, D. Lewis, Godson, Rosenberger, Gray, and Schulze. The large crowd of spectators accompanied the team and felt well satisfied with the showing made by the local boys. There will be no game this week. Five of the regular team are ineligible because of low scholarship. The next game will be: Brown, Meyers, Dodge, E. Lewis, D. Lewis, Godson, Rosenberger, Gray, and Schulze. The next game will be: Brown, Meyers, Dodge, E. Lewis, Godson, Rosenberger, Gray, and Schulze. The next game will be: Brown, Meyers, Dodge, E. Lewis, Godson, Rosenberger, Gray, and Schulze. The next game will be: Brown, Meyers, Dodge, E. Lewis, Godson, Rosenberger, Gray, and Schulze. The next game will be: Brown, Meyers, Dodge, E. Lewis, Godson, Rosenberger, Gray, and Schulze. The next game will be: Brown, Meyers, Dodge, E. Lewis, Godson, Rosenberger, Gray, and Schulze. Be played at Park Rapids on October 29th. MINGLES WITH OLD FRIENDS The only Albert Bucher in the world dropped into Sauk Centre the latter part of last week for a short visit with old friends. Mr. Bucher, for many years, conducted the Corner Meat Market, disposing of his interests in 1913. About seven years ago he embarked in the meat business at Lusk, Wyo., but for the past few years he has resided at Geysersville, Cal., where he successfully operates a 10-acre fruit farm. His friends here are legion and they are always mighty glad to see him. Mr. Bucher stopped at Lusk en route to Sauk Centre and reports that John, Mike, and Frank Cordell have a very prosperous business. Albert Cordell is employed by his brothers. Prior to coming to Sauk Centre Mr. Bucher had visited with his brother at Detroit, Minn., for a few days. WHY GO TO CALIFORNIA? California, famous for her tropical weather, wonderful orchards, and earthquakes, hasn’t a thing on Sauk Centre except in the quake industry. Monday, Oct. 17, home-grown strawberries; raised by Mr. Reed, were on the market here. Fred Mann of Devils Lake Fame Tells Old Neighbors How to Liven Up Business The dinner given by the Sauk Center Commercial Club at the Palmer House Tuesday evening attracted a capacity house, every seat in the large dining room being filled. Theodore Wold, first vice president of the Northwestern National Bank, Minneapolis, was billed to address. This meeting, but Sunday morning, the Herald received a letter from Mr. Wold stating that he had been called to New York and that it would be impossible for him to fill the local date. After conferring, President Parker and Secretary Gingery decided to send an S. O. S. call to Fred Mann, Devils Lake Merchant Prince, and former Sauk Center citizen, to address his former townsmen. Mr. Mann kindly consented to come to the rescue of the local club. Long Prairie and St. Cloud sent live wire delegations to the dinner, being represented by the following persons: Long Prairie—Raymond Lee, Chas. Koonze, bankers; H. E. Hart and M. S. Hillman, Hart Store; and Rudolph Lee, editor of the Long Prairie Leader. St. Cloud—Don Freeman, president St. Cloud Paper Co.; Hal. Ervin, head of the Ervin Milling Co., and president of the Kiwanis Club; A. A. Wright, district agent Northwestern Life Insurance Co.; Frank Lee, secretary of the St. Cloud Commercial Club; and Wells Levison, St. Cloud wager for International Harvester Company. President Parker first introduced Don Freeman, who called attention to the celebration to be held in St. Cloud on Nov. 15th in commemoration of the completion of the paved highway from Minneapolis to St. Cloud. St. Cloud is making great preparations for this event and he asked that Sauk Center and other towns give the celebration their heartiest cooperation. He also stated that St. Cloud would use every effort to see that Babcock Highway No. 3 was paved through Stearns county to Sauk Center next year. Wells Levens, district manager of the International Harvester Co., St. ‘Cloud, commended the spirit of the Sauk Centre Commercial Club as exhibited by the splendid attendance at the dinner. He indorsed everything Mr. Freeman had said. Hal. Ervin boosted the Highway celebration as did Secretary Frank Lee. Double A. Wright told a “closed door” yarn that had plenty of punch. Rudolph Lee extended the thanks of the Long Prairie representatives for the invitation to attend the banquet and also promised that Long Prairie would have a big delegation to attend the highway celebration at St. Cloud. Short talks were also made by Elmer Hart, Raymond Lee, C. S. Koonze, and M. S. Hillman of Long Prairie. Mr. Parker then introduced Fred Mann, the principal speaker of the evening. Mr. Mann first came to Sauk Centre with his parents in 1873, remaining here 12 years. The family then migrated to Devils Lake, where Fred later became interested in the mercantile business which he has conducted with signal success. He said that he had always kept in close touch with Sauk Centre through the Herald, and that some of the things he was going to tell the business men might hurt, but the business condition of this city needed drastic treatment. The business life of Sauk Centre, he said, was a continuous tragedy. He digressed for a moment by referring to the Socialistic conditions with which the people of North Dakota were afflicted, but he said they expected to get out from under at the coming recall election Oct. 28, at which time North Dakota would be admitted back into the Union. Mr. Mann insisted that now was the time to have the true American spirit, and instead of whining about conditions, that we keep our eyes to the front and fight the harder. If things are not coming our way the fault is largely our own. He said that the time had long since passed when a business man could wait. For business to come to him. The business man of today must give service. SPECIAL FOR LEGION. Accoring to a circular sent out to all agents, Great Northern Railway, a rate of one cent a mile in size and value at as low a cost as he can consistently with good business. He went on to tell that his store in a city of 5,500 people had done a business of over $640,000 in 1920, and that they expected to equal the volume this year. Last fall, he said, when wheat dropped from $2.50 to $1.50 per bushel, they went over their entire stock and marked it down to equalize prices. This cost them $15,000. When they inventoried their stock in January, replacement prices were put on all goods, and this cost them $25,000 more. He said it was good business to do this. Mr. Mann laid stress upon the fact that business must be stimulated and he said that persistent, liberal, and intelligent newspaper advertising was the big key to success in the business world today, this could be effectively assisted by circulars. He said a grocery stock should be turned over at least 24 times in a year. He said their grocery department never carried over a $7,000 stock, but that this year the sales in this department would pass the $2385,000 mark. Push and pep were necessary to build up any community and that if Sauk Centre was to extend her trade territory instead of allowing it to be continually contracted as at present, the local business men must get on the toes, work together, push and advertise—advertise honest values at honest prices. Mr. Mann insisted that the local business man could get a large share of the business now going to the mail order houses and could save their customers money besides, if they would let the buying public know the prices week by week on articles so that the buyer could compare prices and ascertain for him or that they could buy the same grade of goods at as good prices at home as they could from the mail order houses, where they had to send their money ten or fifteen days in advance of the receipt of the goods. They would see good results if they would get together along other lines followed out at Devils Lake, as well. Referring to the cost of doing business, he said less than 20 percent of the business men knew how much it was costing them to do business. Schedules have been prepared by experts covering these points and he urged the installation of this system in every store. He said many business men figured that modern improvements and modern fixtures were not necessary to conduct a business. He insisted that if one were to succeed in the fullest measure that modern methods must be applied in conjunction to their persistent advertising campaign. A Devils Lake newspaper was shown filled with advertising for a Dollar Sale: The Mann store carried a page advertisement in this edition. He said the paper had a circulation of 2,200, and that he paid a rate of 35 cents a column inch on contract. The Herald's rate to local advertisers on contract is 20 cents an inch based on a circulation of 1,800. His store did a cash business in excess of $4,500 on the day of this sale. Mr. Mann showed, also, other mediums of advertising used by his store. He said there was a continual stream of publicity of one form or another leaving his store. In 1920 they expended over $15,000 for advertising of all sorts, and that results had proven that it was money well spent. At the conclusion of Mr. Mann's address a rising vote of thanks was extended. President Sprague of the Water, Light and Power Commission, said that Engineer Wolf would soon have estimates on the cost of the proposed needed public improvements ready, and that then the City Council would call a special bond election. President Parker announced that the next meeting of the Club would be held Nov. 10th, at which time definite arrangements to attend the St. Cloud highway celebration would be completed. City, Mo., to the Legion delegates or Legion desiring to attend the American Legion convention in that city, Oct. Over 31st to November 2nd. Complete particulars may be had by application to the railway station. In this connection, it might also be well to state that National headquarters has announced that 12,000 aircraft will be available for the transportation of American Legion delegates in case of the proposed strike of railroad employees going into effect. Arrangements have already been made to transport Marshal Foch of France and other notables by airplane from New York and other cities, should the railroads be tied up. The spirit of the American soldier in the war was “gain the objective, no matter what the difficulties,” and that spirit is re-inforced in “the American Legion. The railroads companies have done their part, it now remains to be seen what the railroad employees will do. But, pin this in your hat—There will be an American Legion Convention in Kansas City from October 31st to November 2nd unless the world comes to an end before that time. A REGULAR FISH STORY S. D. Staebler, one of Sauk Center's persistent fishermen, had the satisfaction one day this week of landing an 8-pound wall-eyed pike in Sauk Lake, while trolling. Body of Joseph Botz Has Arrived in Hoboken Pine River Young Man Will Be Buried From St. Paul’s Cathedral Church Sauk Centre Conrad Botz, of Pine River, Minn., received word from the military authorities at Hoboken, N.J., Tuesday. Announcing the arrival of the body of his son, Joseph C., killed in action in the Argonne, Sept. 18, 1918. The young man enlisted at Brainard Minn., Feb. 22, 1918. He was sent to Camp Dodge, and sailed for France in the early part of May. He was sent to the front in July and participated in hard fighting until he was cut down. The deceased was born near Sauk Centre, April 19, 1896, and moved to Pine River with his parents seven years ago. Besides the parents there are five brothers and five sisters left to mourn. Mr. Botz ordered the body of his son sent to Sauk Centre, and upon its arrival here will be buried from St. Paul’s Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Arzt officiating. Robert James Swift Post No. 67, American Legion, will give the body a full military funeral. District W. R. C. to Meet at Sauk Centre Next Year This City, Was Selected by Unanimous Vote—Mrs. D. Cleveland Re-Elected Treasurer. Mrs. David Cleveland and Mrs. J. A. Norris, who were delegates from the W. R. C. of the B. R. Palmer Post to the convention in Duluth, returned home Saturday and Wednesday respectively. There were twenty corps represented in this Fifth District Convention, which was held in the Memorial Hall in Duluth. On Friday morning the delegates received the sad message of the death of Mrs. William Barber of Long Prairie. Mrs. Barber was a very active worker in the Fifth District. A vote of sympathy was extended to the Barber family. The most important business transacted was deciding upon the meeting place next year. It was unanimously voted upon to meet in Sauk Centre. The date will not be settled until after the date has been set for the National Convention. Over $80,000 was voted to give to patriotic service during the year. The election of officers for the coming year was held. Mrs. David Cleveland of this city was unanimously re-elected as treasurer for the fifth district. This will be Mrs. Cleveland's eleventh year to hold this office. The corps at Duluth served lunch at noon to the visiting delegates and at six o'clock in the evening a banquet was served. On Saturday morning, the delegates were taken for an automobile trip through the beauty places of Duluth consisting of the Boulevard Drive, Morgan Park, etc. At two o'clock in the afternoon, Mrs. J. B. Culvert, wife of the late J. B. Culvert of Duluth, for whom the post was named, entertained at a tea. At this time also, the unveiling of the statue of Cook, a Civil War financier, was held Saturday evening at Camp Fire Hall. At the evening, the guests were entertained by speeches, musical selections, and readings. The famous Duluth Corps present, Mrs. S. N. Ladies, spoke very highly of the hospitality of the Duluth Corps. They were royally entertained during their visit in the Zenith City. GELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING OCT. 19 MR. AND MRS. JACOB BOTZ AND FAMILY OBSERVE UNUSUAL ANNIVERSARY ENDURED MANY HARDSHIPS HAVE RESIDED IN STEARNS COUNTY DURING ENTIRE MARRIED LIFE Sudden Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Batz, who have spent the entire fifty years of their married life in Stearns county, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their cozy home, “Sixth and Birch Streets, Wednesday, October 19, 1921. Mr. Botz, born Nov. 13, 1845, at Koln, Germany, in that portion of Germany now occupied by the American forces, came to America with his parents in 1850, locating at Pors Washington, Wis. He came to Minnesota and Stearns county in 1867, and homesteaded on Sec. 9, Town of Getty, six miles south of Sauk Center. He was united in marriage to Emma Elizabeth Wolter, of Rockville in 1871, at Meire Grove, by the Rev. Fr. Ansger. Mrs. Botz was born Oct. 7, 1850 at Trier, Prussia. Her parents moved to America a year later, locating at Detroit, Mich., coming to Stearns county in 1865. This union was blessed with 12 children, nine boys and three girls, of which there are seven boys and two girls living. The living children are: John, Freeport; Mrs. Elizabeth Elt troth, residing south of Sauk Centre; Jacob, Holdingford; Alex, on the old homestead; Henry, St. Joe; Conrad, southeast of Sauk Centre; Peter, Freeport; Mrs. Ben Dicks, Sauk Center; and Fritz, northwest of Sauk Centre. There are also 38 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The children were all home for the celebration and 20 of the 38 grandchildren. Among those attending the celebration were: Rev. Anthony Arzt; Conrad Botz and son Nick and daughter Margaret, Pine River; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wolter, Melrose; Mr. and Mrs. Moser and Miss Katie Lammers, Casselton, N.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dinkel, Long Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Botz and Peter Botz, Freeport; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Botz, St. Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. J. Botz, New Munich; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Botz, Mr. and Mrs. A. Eltgroth, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dicks, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Botz, Sauk Centre and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Botz endured all the trials and tribulations of pioneer life, and besides raising a most excellent family, they have acquired a competency sufficient to permit them to spend the sunset of their lives in peaceful happiness. Jacob Botz has always been a good citizen and the offspring of this branch of the Botz family tree are a credit to the community in which they live. The home was very prettily decorated with colors suitable to the autumn season. The children and their children crowded the little Biren Street home to its utmost capacity, but the reunion and celebration was enjoyed to the fullest extent. The family repast was sumptuous. Mr. and Mrs. Botz are both robust and give every appearance of living for many years to come, the devout wish of all who enjoy their acquaintance. An interesting sidelight on the celebration was the visit of the Holdingford band, who serenaded the happy couple and their family Wednesday evening. Jacob Botz, the son, of Holdingford, and his son, are members of the band and it was as a tribute to them as well as to the Sauk Centre Botts that the serenade visited was made. Just after Mr. Botz had completed his threshing in 1872 a prairie fire destroyed not only his entire crop but the meager buildings as well. Again in 1876 and 1877 crops were destroyed by flocks of prairiehoppers. Many of the settlers left following the scourge, but among the neighbors remaining were: D. Cleveland, K. Bellinger, H. N. Carpenter, Anthony Miller, J. B. Perkins, Abe Veeder, B. W. Veeder, Michael Allen, Graham Brothers, Steve Kells, the B 2 K P rer, g e m:;fww BER 21 