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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01
Asiatic Turkey is the scene of sad

Asiatic Turkey is the scene of a sad
state of affairs. People are starving 10
death there by the thousands, and the
American board, which has been trying
almost 8 ngle-handed to allay the suf-
fering, has just received word that its
relief fund is exhausted. There are two
fam ne centers, one in Central Turkey
at Adana, about 400 miles southeast of
Constandnope on the shores of the
Mediterranean, the other at Mardin in
the mountainous district of Eastern
Turkey, 3 0 miles further east. In the
Adana district which in luGes kars
and the site of ancient Tarsus, the suf-
fering is occGsioned by the drought in
Eastern turkey the restitution is
caused by locusts, which have devas-
tatei $1,000 square miles OF territory.
Within few weeks word came from
Mardin that 10000 people were in a
starving condition, and the relief al
forded since that time has Teen wholly
inadequate. The latest cry of distress
comes from Adana Under the most
favorable conditions no relief can be
looked for from crops before June, and
in the interior great loss of life from
starvation is apprehended,
Professor Rlaisdell of Beloit college,
has given to the regents of Nount Yer
non small volume entitled "A View
of the War" which once belonged to
George Washington. One of the fly
leaves bears the following inscription
in Lord Els ines handwriting, ad-
dressed to Washington; 1t has been
my good fortune through life to be as
ISOLATED with the most talented and
distinguished men in Europe; but you,
sir, are the only human being for whom
| ever felt Il reyerential awe, totally I'M
lie anything l ever felt for any other
of the human race"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

Hartford, Conn.,, society is stirred to
its depths over the discovery that whist
parties, so popular there, are in defiance
of the law against gambling, and each
lady and gentleman who has taken part
in the game is liable to a fine of 500.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

JAMES G. BLAINE, JR., contemplates
entering journalism. He has two OPP
portunities to select from-one in Pitts
burgh and another in Philadelphia.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

Mrs Gen. { ulster, whose second mar.
rative of army life, "Tenting on the
Palms." is soon to be issued, is social
favorite and fine looking, impressive
won an, with voice mellow and
refined as it is commanding; and there
is but little in her personality to indicate
how much she has undergone.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

The fishermen at Ogunquit, Me-,
one day last week took by hand lines
about $4,000 pounds of fish, which
were afterward sold for $500.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

AN unmarried colored woman gave
birth to triplets at Cambridge, Mass,
one day last week. Two of the child.
rem are alive and well.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

The Catholic churches of Pittsburg,
Pa, have purchased one hundred acres
on Squirrel hill to be used for II ceme-
terry. The ground cost 5000
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

THERE are 125 cheese factories in St.
Lawrence county, New York, and last
year they manufactured and sold 49,
900, 600 pounds of cheese.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

According TO a correspondent of ''The
Boston Courier" etiquette does not
demand that a gentleman should take
OF his hat in an elevator in which a
lady is a passenger. If such practice
were adopted, he thinks the next thing
would e the adoption of the Ashantee
custom which compels men to 60 bare
headed continuously in the streets.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01
N "a hw ~
Ed :: AS !!
Mexican
Mustang
Lininlent
CURES
Sciatica, Scratches, Contracted
Lumbago. Sprains, Muscles,
Rheumatism. Strains, Eruptions,
Burns, Stitches, Hoof ALI
Scalds, Stiff Joints, Screw
Stings, Backache, Worms,
Bites, Calls, Swinney,
Bruises, Sores, Saddle Galls,
Bunions, SPAWN Piles.
Corns, Cracks.
THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accomplishes for everybody exactly what isclamed
for One OF the for the great popularity OF
tho Mustang Eminent Is found in It's universal
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Lumbermnn needs II I'm case OF accident.
The Housewife needs 1t for generalfam!ly use.
The CnnnIcr needs it for his teams and his men.
Tho Mechanic needs 1t always on his worl,
bench.
The Miner needs It In case OF emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-can't get along without II.
The Farmer needs it in his house, his stable
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Boatmnn meets
It in liberal supply afoat and ashore.
The Horse-fancier needs tit is his lest
friend and safest reliance.
The stock grOwcr needs tilt VIII save him
thousands OF dollars and n world Of trouble.
Tho Railroad man needs It and viii need II 50
long his life is round OF accidents and dangcra
The BnclSwOOdsmnn needgi 1t. There is moth
ing like 10 as an antidote for the dangers 10 he,
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs Il about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen, md whan
i,nse come the Mustang Eminent iswanrrt a.: orcc.
Ncepn Bottle in the House. IT'S tho Jrsi of
O.. Monty.
necpu Bottle in tho Factory. ItsimmedMte
se IN case OF accident saves pain and loss OF wages
Keep n Bottle Always in the Stable fGr
usp when wanted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

w. +. BARRETT, managing editor of
The Boston AdOertiser, is only 26 years
old. lie speaks of himself as the 'baby
editor.n
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01
The Rich Man.

II may be difficult for rich man to ente,
the kingdom OF heaven, but he has the salts.
faction at present in this inbospitable cllmat,
OF being able to buy little coal now ane
then. -New York World.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

General Ben Butler walks the streets
of " ashington in big fur-lined over
coat and leaning on the arm of his
colored valet. He shows signs of hav-
ing nearly reached the border of the
shadowY land, where the lawyers
occupation will be gone, but he still
keeps his place in the ranks.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

a unique election recently occurred
in a small community in Germany The
vote was taken to decide who was the
"best man in the community. Only
one man, a shoemaker, voted, and as
he voted for himself, he was declared
to be unanimously elected to the position
of best man in the municipality.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

WHILE playing in II cotton-pen at
Craighead, Ark, little daughter of
j. &. Crittendon got her head so deep
in the cotton that she smothered to
death.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

A DEPOSIT OF "black mud" recently
discovered in Garland county, Arkan-
sas, is said to yield $40 in silver to the
ton,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

Mr.. LABOUCHERE in London Truth
gently alludes to Robert Buchanan's
"hysterical rigmarole" against Mr..
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

A FIFTH avenue. New York young
woman is organizing walking club to
distinguish itself in the south this win
for
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

Chaplain MiIburn of the house of
representatives continues to deliver
remarkably pertinent prayers. The day
after Congressmaa Randalls defeat in
regard to the craftsmanship of the demo-
cratic state committee of Pennsylvania,
the bind chaplain asked that divine
comfort and aid he granted all who
were suffering disappointment and de-
feat Mr. Randall sat with bowed head
during the delivery of the prayer.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

Rev. ELLISON CAPERs. rector of Christ
church, Greeaville, S. c., has declined
an election to the bishopric OF Easton,
Md
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

Mrs. Margaret Arnold, who died the
other day near ancoasburg, fayette
county, Ohio, was Ill years old. Her
maiden name was Margaret Kiser. She
had six brothers and two sisters. Her
brothers are all dead. Her sisters arc
still alive one in Iowa and one in
Dakota. They, too, are remarkable fer
the longevity. One of them is 100 anu
the other is les. Both are in good
health.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-03-01

The teacher in charge of the night
school at the Detroit house of cCrrec
ton reports that of the attendants
% per cent were unable to read or
write; per cent were able TO read
only and that very poorly; 20 per cent
could read and write, but only 10 per
cent could read with any ueHcy or ey-
press on, or write a letter with any
near approach to correct spelling or
the correct use of capital letters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19

For SALE OR TRADE.-One span
of good work horses, harness, wag-
on, and a mule, will sell for cash,
on time or trade for other stock.
Can be seen at my barn.
29tf II. W. BOYD.
Keep your boys from reading
dime novels and cowboy stories.
One sample ought to be enough to
arouse every parent in this commu-
nifty to the danger that menaces
their boys in the insiduous influence
these blood and thunder stories
exert over them. Look out, and if
you catch one Of them reading one
OF these pernicious books just-con-
vince him it amt right.
We call attention to the advertise
ment of the Central Oak. Loan and
Building Association which appears
in this issue. The enterprise is in
the hands of the best men in Aber-
deem and is first-class in every res
pect. The plan is one of the best
we ever examined in the line of
building and loan associations.
Every mechanic, artisan and labor
ing man, who desires a home can
easily obtain it by buying shares in
this association. You take so many
shares, buy a lot in town, file your
application for loan of say $500,
to build a house with. On this
you pay $3.50 per month, until
your debt is paid and the home is
your own. Call on L. Huntington,
the local agent here and learn par
ticulars as to the plan. 1t is
splendid opportunity for a working
man to get home.
The wheat sent from Webster
AMI Waubay is regarded in Mime
APP )lis as the best milling wheat in
the northwest. Funny that this
should be true, and yet our farmers
get no more for their grain than
those who raise an inferior grade.
1t is all very well for Minneapolis
millers to assure us we raise the
best wheat in Dakota, but it would
look more like business if they
would emphacise that assurance by
sending a buyer to this station.
There is no doubt our wheat is
superior milling article, if it was
not our mill could not send flour to
New York aud have it rank along
side the best product of Minneapolis
mills. Well, we hope farmers will
succeed in making an elevator con-
nection clear to the seaboard. When
that is done it is probable these fell
lows will have to pay what the
grain is worth or do without it.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19

The wash out in Minnesota has
been great inconvenience to our
business men. No freight coming
and they are decidedly tired.
While you are thinking of COM
ing west and trying your luck on
the broad prairies of Dakota, we
desire to call your attention to Day
county. Here is a section of coun-
try that has meyer been doomed for
speculative purposes--all it has ever
had in this regard is what it has
received in letters written by resi-
dents to their friends in the east,
and by its newspapers in the regu-
lar course of business, just as this
item is being written. Day county
has no superior in Dakota in rich
ness of soil, productiveness and as a
place for stock raising. There has
never been, such a thing as failure
in crop since the county was organ
ized--the wheat yield of the county
having averaged 20 bushels to the
acre of the finest milling wheat
grown anywhere on the American
continent. Its water supply, easy
of access in her numerous lakes all
over the county, together with its
magnificent pasture lands renders
it, par excellence, the stock produ-
cling section o. Dakota. The hay
produced in this county and ship
ped east last fall commanded a
larger price, by two dollars per ton,
than any other wild hay IN the
market, aud the reason given was
that it had more nutriment in 1t
than any other for stock. A farmer,
therefore, owning 100 acres of this
land, having 80 acres of pasture on
it. is sure of not less than 100 tons
of hay a year, besides possessing
abundant feeding ground for not
less than % head of stock. His
wheat ground will pay his expenses,
can raise enough vegetables aud
meat to feed his family, and with
100 chickens he can supply the
house with groceries, leaving him
so tons of hay to market yearly at
81 per ton or 5000; add to this the
butter product, hog or two for the
market, hundred bushel of pota-
toes and a few oats, and our farmers
lay away four or five hundred dol
lars a year while his land is increas-
ing, adding to its value more than
ten per cent every year. If this
item should como under the eye OF
any one desiring to make home in
the west, let them come here and
see Day county, acquaint themselves
with its material facilities, see its
prosperous schools and churches
and they viii look no farther for a
home--the showing will be such
that they cannot help being pleased.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19
for 81. at the e .....,B....

Owing to one of those pro-
voking oversights that will some
times occur in every printing Office,
the following notice of Mr.. Conklin's
speech was left out of our last
issue:
Our Alliance friends and citizens
generally, assembled in the Court
House last Saturday afternoon to
hear an address by Hon. s. j.
Conklin, of Watertown. After some
preliminary business, Mr.. Conklin
was introduced and made strong
and powerful plea for the interest
of farmers as we'll as business men.
On the question of transportation
and legislation looking to the con-
troll of railways, his arguments we're
logical and covered the ground.
He handled the ursery question
without gloves and urged upon
farmers the necessity of securing
such legislation as will protect them
from the manifold abuses that have
grown up under the present system
urged them to act heartily and in
concert with the parties to which
they belong; to attend the primaries
and perform their duties as citizens.
Here was the most potent and sens
ible part of his address. He said
that all the abuses that have grown
up under our form of government
are directly traceable to the fact
that farmers and business men have
left the control of the primary con-
veLtion to men who we're machine
politicians-would not leave their
farms or counters long enough to
select men who are able to enforce
the right of the people to be repre-
sented by good in the
halls of state and national legisla-
ltures-men who will, in the work
of legislation, guard every interest
of the people, being careful to al
low aggregated capital no undue
privileges that are liable to lnure to
the detriment of the people. The
farmer is to blame for monopolies,
trusts, and the giant railway and
insurance organizations that have
for years trampled upon the rights
of the people; they possess the
voting power, but failed to be at
the primary of their party, to do
their duty as citizens and only
woke up to his condition after they
had been bound hand and foot in
consequence of that neglect. lie
wanted them to wake up, do their
duty, exert their power and put a
stop to the wrongs that Cypress
| them. Mr.. Conklln did himself
proud, and all who heard him re-
garded his address as both able and
decidedly to the point. Many
farmers present said it was "the
lbest speech they ever heardp'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19

Quick sales and small profits
at John Norton's.
The Bristol Independent comes
out last week an eight page boom
sheet, got up in fine shape. 1t will
prove a big thing for that town, and
ought to put some good hard dol
lars in Bro. Bostaln's pocket.
We rise right here to remark
that if people haul manure and
dump it over near the palatial resi-
dences on Highfalutin street, east
side, our complaint will compel
them to make q second haul of it.
The ladies of the Congregational
Aid Society extend many thanks to
all who so heartily aided them IL
the recent entertainment-"tht
deestrek skule," thereby making il
a success financially as well as il
carrying out the program.
Miss Nellie Prendergast was Sc
unfortunate as to get her right
hand caught in closing the safe
door last week, bruising and crush
ing it badly. 1t is now doing yer.
well, but has occasioned her mucf
suffering, since the injury wa
received.
MIR. III. o. Frank, our genia
station agent, will read the gooc
and noble REPORTER another year
Mr.. Frank has proved ii most &C
ceptable agent to our people, an,
no wonder, he reads the REPORTEl
and is prompted to diligence il
every good work.
We hope some one will con
cluds to run for some of the count,
offices this fall. The people do no
want to be left in this matter-the
want to see at least an interes
manifested in this matter. Dom
hesitate, gentlemen. We will an
nounce names at IS each.
The presentation of the "Dees
trick skule," on last Friday evening
by the ladies of the Congregations
| Church, was listened to by a iarg
and fine audience, who appeared t
be highly pleased with the Who'll
performance. Owing to the larg
number engaged in the play, it
impossible to give the personal eS
cellencies displayed in the rendition
of little boys and girls parts
Suffice it, middle aged men an,
women renewed their youth an,
did to SO thoroughly that it tickle,
the folks most to death to hea
them. The most ridiculous cos
tunes were INDUCED in by the pei
!, formers and the general look wa
that of a country school Of "y
long ago."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19

j. 0. Thomson, of Bristol, was
in town Wednesday on legal bust,
ness.
WANTED.-Girl to do general
house work. Apply to L. Lawler,
Webster, Dakota.
Call and examine my stock be.
fore buying, as defy competition.
JOHN NORTON.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
NJ. L. Church will serve ice cream
and cake at Mrs. Balzer'S Friday
evening, April Goth. Only 10cts a
dish. All are invited.
Two companies of the Sd in
fantry will take the place of .he
two companies of the 25th at FIT.
Sisseton. The change is expected
to take place the Sd of June
The call for the republican
territorial convention is out. 1t
gives Day county seven delegates in
the convention at jamestown. The
call for the county convention will
be issued next week.
Scripture has traded off his
mules for a span of horses. The
horse dealers all went down to his
farm to see him work his new team,
one day last week. "Scrip" is not
the man to squeel-you bet.
-Chas. Cromwell is still in the
milk business and furnishes an arti-
Gle that is frst-class. He invites
all who desire prompt service,
whether in cold, wet, dry or hot
weather to give him a trial.
TAKEN UP:-A mich COW, dark
red and black spotted--brindle, and
about s years. The owner can have
her by calling at my place on sec.
SO, tip. 122, r. Sc.
32-3w GUSTAV BUCHNER.
The ladies of the Congrega-
tional Church Aid Society will give
crazy sociable at the Prior House
Friday evening April 9th. Furth-
er notice next week.
Mrs. l.. Z. POTTER, Sec.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19
1000 COrSetS at5Oa,. cheap

All wool imported dress goods
worth ninety cents for fifty cents at
JOHN NoRToN's.
Mrs. L. Sykes, of Waubay, was
up on shopping expedition to the
hub last Thursday.
Mrs. John Norton went to
Minneapolis on Tuesday, where she
will take medical treatment.
Seeding is in progress now on
every farm. Before the week closes
seeding will be almost all done.
Go to John Norton's for clothing
and secure the finest goods and low
est prices ever offered in Dakota.
Our old friend, Bert Perkins,
traveller for Beggs & Dewitt, drugs,
Chicago, was in town last week.
Great bargains in all depart
ments of my stock.
JOHN NORTON.
john Norton is in the east buy
ing a mammoth stock Of goods fol
the spring and summer campaign.
The Sisseton Indians will get
from the government over half q
million dollars due them since last
treaty.
Those desiring lots in the Gem.
etery can now get a deed to same by
calling on the city clerk, W. W,
Seyery.
| II. A. Baker has purchased
John Barker's residence, on Codfisl
| Avenue, and has taken possession o.
the same.
/ MIR. Smith, member of the
| Iron Brigade-2d Wisconsin-wai
| in town on Tuesday on his way tt
| Ortonyille.
| -Pidcock has just purchased ;
nice span of horses and Wagon
| and will do lots of his own work a
lefty marshal.
| Jos. Payne says he wants NOR,
REPORTER this year. Mr.. p. has
fine farm well under cultivation ant
stays right by it.
| The largest assortment of wal
paper IN the county at the Pos
IOfiice. Call and see it. Pape
trimmed without extra charge. 80
M. Rexford, of Waubay, was il
town Friday. Rex says the roun,
house has come in from the countr
and is now expected to settle dow
to business.
They are excavating under tn
Bank of Webster building and vii
put in foundation. The buildin
was gradually sinking and it was
lground- hog case,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19
WEBSTER MARKET REPORT.
HOME HAPPENINGS.

Improve.
Days long.
Well, trade.
The ducks are wild.
-How's the city well.
Don't hunt on Sunday.
Snow banks still linger.
Bring in your job work.
Considerable proving up.
Soon be the fishing season.
-'Deestrick skuie" got there.
Who will make brick this year
Good digestion means good
humor.
Joe Stariha spent Sunday in
Groton.
Mrs. Wentworth is still danger
ously i'll.
Money to loan on real estate,
j. T. PIKE. 29-1m
One Hard and one Northern
are worth Ga.
Great reduction in prices al
JOHN NoRToN's.
Several real estate changes re-
ported this week.
The ducks are reported numer-
GUS but very wild.
Box elder and ash seed for sale
at j. NJ. BARKER's.
-Pldcock is doing some good
work on the streets.
-"Biles" is what is troubling
lots of folks in town.
Webster is surrounded with
lots of beautiful lakes.
John Norton's one price store is
the place to buy goods.
Our horse men INDUCED in
several races on Tuesday.
Clean up your yard and haul
the manure from your premises.
We have some good work hors-
es for sale. DAY Co. BANK.
The W. G. L. q. will meet at
Mrs. Peabody'S Wednesday Apr. "A.
When hauling rubbish from
town take it where it will annoy
no one.
Soon be time to think of cleo
ting a county suparintendent-June
we think.
Col. Lewis was down from Bris-
tol Tuesday. lie had a satchel full
Of chromos.
Call and look at the immense
stock of John Norton. No trouble
TO show goods.
The building up of the street
south of Blazers crossing Is pro-
crossing finely.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-04-19
AUCTION SALE OF FURNITURE.

will sell at public auction on
Saturday April 21st, 2 organs, 2
bureaus, 4 hard wood bed steads,
good wool mattresses, woven wire
springs, 2 large cupboards, 2 cook
stoves, 2 heaters, 3 tables, chairs,
and other articles too numerous to
mention.
3I-2y j. NJ. BARKER.