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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
LIVING EXPENSES.
1t Requires Much More to Support a
Family Than 10 Years Ago.

In the last bulletin issued by the bu-
reau of labor it is shown that the living
expenses of the average f1mily during
the period between 1890 and 1904 nave
increased from % to 80 per cent.
Beans and salt beef have gone UP Is
per cent, lard 10 per cent, butter "a per
cent, cornmeal 3S per cent, crackers 1879
per cent, molasses 6 per cent, eggs 1916
per cent, behring's $50 per cent, salt Is
per cent, pepper 65.3 per cent and cur
rants 30 per cent.
These are only a few of the articles
which show an increase. Although the
bureau of labor claims that articles class
ed under the general head of FOOD
have increased in price only ~ per cent,
the argument is a false one, is the claim
of the New York World.
While it is shown that -four has in
creased 30 per cent and eggs 70 6 per
cent in price, aatfGcss have decreased
55.7 per cent and prunes 44.6 per cent
Nevertheless they are all Jumped in
together under the head of Food" and
an average increase of Z per cent is OBJ
tanned. This is the merest sophistry.
Since 1894 canned goods have advanc-
ed over % per cent on the dozen cans.
The Standard Oil Company has advanced
the price of oil 3 cents a gallon in the
same time. Bread is still 5 cents, al
though the price of four has risen SO
per cent. This is because the bakers, to
protect themselves, were forced to make
the loaf smaller.
The hens of to-day produce four times
as many eggs as a similar number did
tnN tnn py np,, uNha l,nN -, ..;. L..
been phenomenal, The art of cold stor-
age is the one great barrier which pre-
vents commodities from finding a natural
price level. These cold storage plants
are controlled by the trusts.
We eat eggs laid a year ago. We eat
chickens and game that were killed last
year and beef that has been on ice for
years. You may find in these cold stor-
age houses barrels of frozen turkeys
which were killed last Thanksgiving day
and which you may probably eat next
November.
Soda crackers have decreased f0.5 per
cent in price and about 80 per cent in
size. Fresh vegetables cannot very well
be kept for next years consumption, con-
sequently they have decreased naturally
in price with the advance in truck farm
ing.
Coal has clambered up the scale about
81 a ton since 1890, without counting the
extra high figures reached in 1903.
As for clothing cotton f1anneis have
increased 1873 per cent, common s~uitings
14.1 per cent, common boots and shoes
1862 per cent, women's dress goods 1853
per cent, blankets 1873 per cent, and
thread pol per cent.
The laborer pays more by Is per cent
for his furniture now than ten years
ago. He pays about 10 per cent more
for the commonest kind of dishes and
table cutlery, and for the luxury of to-
bacco II per cent more.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
She Thought of Nothing.

"Your little birdie has been very.
very ILL.," she wrote to the young a
at is some sort of nervous trouble,
and the doctors said I must have per-
feet rest and quiet, and that I must
think Of nothing. And all the time,
dear Gussy, I thought constantly Of
you"
The young mar read II over ana
then read it through very slowly, ana
put 1t In his pocket, and went out I'M
der the silent stars, and kept thinking,
and thinking, and thinking.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
RInnder.

How did you know I was here?"
asked the pretty girl.
II heard you singing" replied the
gallant young man.
Heard me singing?"
"Yes, and / don't think I we heard
such a beautiful voice."
"Gracious"
"The song was SO sweet and senti.
mental"
"But that was not a song"
"Not a song?"
mo, 1t was our college YELL"
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Babe Killed by Train.

The 2-year-old son Of William Will
liams, of Langford, was killed by a
train on the Harlem branch of the Mil
waukee road. The head and one foot
were entirely severed from the body.
The child had wandered from the house
and had fallen asleep on the railroad
track. The engineer took the baby for
a bundle and did not stop the train
when he saw it.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
He Knew.

But my dear SIR" protested the
banker, II don't see how you can spare
the time to go to the baseball game.
You don't know what is going on In
your office while you are away"
"Oh, yes. I do" chuckled the old
broker with the grandstand ticket.
"The Office bog :s smoking cigarettes
and the bookkeeper is making love To-
the typewriter"
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
CYCLONE AT PINE RIDGE.


A cyclone which struck Pine Ridge
agency blew the roof from the agency
commissary, a twO-story building, and
carried it some 400 feet distant. Large
quantities of agency supplies were de-
strOyed by rain. Two large agency
windmills were completely demolished.
The agency was dependent on these mills
for its water supply. About 1000 panes
of glass were broken. The garden and
crops on the government boarding school
farm were totally destroyed.
The cyclone came from the north,
was about three miles in width and very
destructive in its course. Crops north
and south of the agency were badly
damaged.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
A Witty Old Indian.

Thomas Fastwalker, aged 20, worked
on the street at Miller one morning for
money to buy his breakfast. The old
Indian was given what he considered
scant pay and he wittily said: Small
man gives small pay" Fastwalker was
a government scout in the Sioux war
of 1860 and draws a pension Of SIG a
month.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Circus CnyS "a Fufrt;o

The Cook & Barrett show, which Is
touring the southeastern part of the
state, purchased out of the Philip buffalo
herd at Pierre a 2-year-old animal and
the roping and tying of the animal gave
the riders at the work a warm time for
a few minutes, but he was safely roped
and landed in a cage which had been
prepared and taken east TO join the
circus.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Deuel. County Census Figures.

The completed figures for Deuel. county
show a population of 1910, of which
4,046 are male and 3,494 female, with
1,761 foreign born. These figures show
a gain of 1914 for the county since the
federal census WIS taken FIVE years ago.
OF the towns. Brandt has 49,, Clear
Lake, 63a, Gary SOP, Goodwin 1872 and
Toronto Al.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Source OF

William said the minister's wife,
IF you want me TO repair your trousers
you'll have to go down town aud get
some buttons"
Never mind, my dear; let it go till
next week." replied the good man. "I'm
going to take up q collection for the
benefit Of the heathen Sunday
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Fire at Huron.

Fire Thursday night damaged the jew
elry stock of G. v. Bates at Huron to
the amount of several hundred dollars,
and also did $500 damage to the building,
which Is owned by John H. Miller.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Kerosene Can Explodes.

Mrs. George Lodt, a young farmers
wife, residing six miles northeast of
Bridgewater, was so severely burned
about the face and breast by the explo-
sion of a can of kerosene oil while at
tempting to kindle the kitchen fire that
she died from the effects Of the burns
a short time afterwards.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Premiums for COUNTY Fair.

The county commissioners Of Roberts
County have appropriated 5000 for pre-
miums at the county fair next fall
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09

/ find Piso's Cure for Consumption the
best medicine for croupy children.-Mrs.
Il. Callahan, LA Hall street. Parkers-
burg, w, Va, April 10, 1901.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09
Population Of South Dakota.

from the registers sent to Pierre, show
a total white population in the state Of
1876, 507, with an estimated addition Of
II, 601 Indians, making a total Of 49,
1O7. The compiled figures will change
these slightly.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09

day, accompanied by a number of chill
dren, Henry Swanson, OF Huron, 65 years
Of age, fell dead in the street from heart
failure.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-09

The dipping tank controversy IN
Charles Mix County is vet decidedly
mixed, and J. w. Lindsay, an attorney
from Geddes, and James Nash, the oil!
inspector for the southern district, Cd
Platte, We're in Pierre in conferences with
Gov. Elrod in regard to the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
INSURANCE, BONDS,
 REAL ESTATE

For saIe-Store house corner Jener- aoT Davis Avenue and Holcombe street Rents for $1750 per month sp!en- did location. Large lot. 1T sold tHls week a special bargain price Will De
 Eor Rent-A four-room cottage home on Gordon Street, just north or Bell Sn block of car line; splendid neigh horhood city water, room Tor garueh' nrice SS5O per month. oo "a,
 For SaIe-If sold at once, $5,0OO VIII huy a modern two-story eight-room SWalTine on terrace side of Wilkerson Street rents for $40 per month. Prop ortv in this section close to Montgom- erv Street is rapidly enhancing In S,ayue Don't miss this opportunity.
 If won get hurt. our accident policy viii save you from loss. If you get sicL our health policy pays your lost Sime and YOU get paid for any surgical operation in addition. My customers Ter ore contested to call on me for Resi- Sence Inventory book. This DOCK IS uoeenneciaiiy prepared for listing all SS,Sap'sehold furniture and other articles io the heuae.-and is invaluable in case vou have a fire. If you have an ln- yontorv of, your household effects made N.egora the Ire. you are sure to remem- ber all burned articles and get paid Tor them. o.,-. e.oar, Roller FaueIary or Liability insurance, consuI' me for rates. and policy coh9Itlon' l Possibly l can give you some pointers
 W.A.SAF FOLD, Phone l29
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

in investing money. Speculation ruins many who invest in stocks and mar gins. Real estate has increased in value from year to year, and will con- tinue to increase. There is not only safety in Montgomery real estate, but certain profit on reasonable invest ments.
 We have recently cleared 100 per cent on an investment for one of our clients. We believe that we can show several pieces of property that this can be done on. We have 55 acres of land near the city that will do this well we believe. and it will require only several thousand dollars to secure it. We will handle this property and guarantee the purchase price with per cent interest. If you are interested call and let us show you the plan.
 At Cloverdale, the prettiest suburb of the city, we have the choicest lots ever offered to the people of MonEgom- cry. These lots are elevated, with splendid trees, sloping yards. and all that nature could possibly do for them. With very little work you would have q lot the envy of every one who saw 1t. These lots are offered at remark ably low prices. Fielder Street Is be- ing extended to the Country Club and this will be the only really popular drive around the city.
 We have houses and lots for sale Tn every section of the city, and property with perfect titles only is sold through our office.
 $2,65O will buy 2-story, 7-room house four blocks from postoffice in Fifth Ward A gilt edge investment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
H. C. DAVIDSON. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
Safety is The First Consideration

$4,25o-An elegant Broom, 2-story
 house. new, complete in every apart
 ment--modern and convenient with
 vacant lot adjoining. in Fifth Ward.
 This property can be had for $4,250.
 It is cheap at $4,50o. Terms to suit purchaser.
 For Sale-$350 will buy s-room negro
 house, in good condition. corner lot, rents for $4S a year. A desirable small
 investment.
 For Sale--Splendid broom house. lot | 50x140 for $1,500. The house cannot
 be built for less than $1,2o0 and the lot Is worth $500 to $500. Will sell one-
 third cash, balance long time. Located
 in Western portion of city. For Rent-New 5-room, lovely cot l tage, best part of Highland Park, only half block from the oak grove; ideal
 home for the summer; also two-story 7-room house. on car line, in he city,
 with every convenience. Present occu-
 pant leaving city,
 For Rent-We have several parties who have listed with us their houses to be rented during the summer months, to desirable tenants. These houses are furnished, and part Is desiring houses l for the next few months may be able 10 | find what they want. Insurance-We write fire insurance 1 in first-class companies. Loans--We represent the Penn Mu- l tual Life Insurance Co., in it's loan de- | partment, and are prepared 70 make ] loans on first class real estate at the 1 lowest rate, and best terms ever offered in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

home than the one you now own. but can't do so because you cant afford to get the new one until you get rid of tho old one, We are in a position to take thls trouble off your hands, as there are several very nice places that wa have that we arc authorized to trade. Then again. we have at present a strong inquiry. and We may have right now somebody who would buy your house this week if he knew yours was for sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

We this week made a settlement of a New York Life Insurance policy that paid the insurei's widow the face of the policy, and neat balance after paying off con- siderable loan which was borrowed on the policy. You can secure a policy like this in the New York Life that will pay your widow the amount you insured for. and besides all the money you pay into tke company. Next year your health may not be such as would entitle you to such a policy Send us your address and age and we will mail you the information as to cost of a policy like this for yourself
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

Recent experiences with fires prove that as you need if a fire gets close to you. We represent only the best and strongest insurance companies. and they guarantee prompt. fair aud honorable settlements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

We control a piece of property in the suburbs that can bo bought for a very low price We feel satisfied beyond doubt that if you buy this property now, in a very short time you will make an increase of 50 per cent. We very strongly recom- any one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

If you are looking for safe and profit able investment We have one that will be safe and profitable and beside give you an opportunity of a large profit besides your interest. You can get tease that will be absolutely guaranteed for five years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

We have three houses and lots for sale on Day street near Holt for tl.S00. This prop ertY rents for more than $S0o. It is a gross income of about i7Ia per cent. This kind of an investment Is rather hard to get now a-days-especially in property as well located for renting this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

If you are thinking about buying nome about a really nice place. we would like to talk to you We are authorized t. sell one of the very best homes in MontHomeIy is fashionable. 1t is modern and up-to-date; The hardwood finish S as good as skli and money can produce. The arrangemenl of the rooms and conveniences Is admlraply planned. The lot Is large anc most ue slrably located You can buy this place for s3.5UU less than if Is worth, and when you get it you will not nave to spend ioilaT on it. This is all very great deal or praise to give a piece of property, but we are very sure that do not over rate the attractveness of this opportunity Of Secur- ing a really first class home.
 For s5,o0o we offer a complete home of eight rooms in prime condition, well punt and in an exceptionally good neighborhoou-
 At sacrifice we offer one of the best lots on the west side of Holcombe street
 5000 will buy two 25 foot lots on Dexter avenue There should be s1.00o profit in this property in SIX months
 For s1 300 we offer eight lots. This Is negro property of the best character It lies between Jackson street and Highland fnrk. This property can be easily sold out III single pieces for s2.4Oo-
 On Adams street near the corner of Jack son we have 100 feet front with three houses on the property that we VIII sell for s2,350; $s50 cash and the balance on mortgage.
 At the corner of South Hull and South tween south and Grove we offer for sale four lots for sS,25O, It will pay you to ex, anime this property. If you will buy It and improve it by October, you should clear profit outside of the interest on your money of S1,50O.
 ysz We have a nice little improved farm o I5RO aacres nsar the city for s1.7sO@ 2  
 
 We wish to buy a good prairie farm oi about 1000 acres  
 Near the Central Railroad and the Brew. hatra f0r be a tip-top stand for a store. We have three houses and lots for sale or Day street near Holt for tl.S00. This prop erty rents for more than SSOo. It is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
HELP WANTED.

wANTED-Lady or gentleman of fair edu- cation to travel for a firm of S250,0O0 cap ital; salary $1,072 per year and expenses paid weekly. Address with stamp, J. A. Alexander. Montgomery Ala. 2S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Chandler & Powell,
 Real Estate and Insurance Agints

For saIe.-An ideal suburban home, aAven rooms, large halls and anl modern conyeniences. Lot 126xl4O with staple and bargain. The improvement alone anst more than we are offering the en- Fire property for price $2OO0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

Would you like to own a good. fer tile plantation of some 200 acres, with in easy driving distance of the city. red clay soil sufficient Improvements: fine water, a regular cotton grower, if you do, I have one to suit you, both in location and price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

MAN wANTED-To introduce patent hard ware article; SIS weekly and expenses; hon esty and sobriety more necessary than busi- ness experience; state age and employment. International Shear Co, 4S N. 4th St.,
 Phila.. Pa su-3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

A store for rent under the windsor Hotel, good business point. Do yor want 1t?
 Two or three of the prettiest and best situated lots on South Perry street are in my hands for sale. If you con- template building, you should not miss this opportunity.
 A vacant lot on High street, will sell 1t to you for S1,100, bargain at this price I will be glad to show it to you.
 Before you start off on your summer trip be sure and secure an Accident Policy. I will sell you one in the best company in the world, the old reliable Travellers.
 How much interest do you want on your money? If Is per cent Is suffi- cient, I can arrange it for you. Secu- rity gilt edge.
 Fire InsuranceI represent eight of the largest Fire Insurance in the world, and am prepared to handle lines of insurance on all classes of property, at lowest rates. Prompt and satisfac- tory settlement guaranteed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
H. C. DAVIDSON, Real Estate & Insurance.

A great opportunity is now offered you for a good paying investment. I have a vacant lot near in, large enough to build three stores on. I also have a party who will rent the stores. and another party who will take the upper floors for a number of years, at price that will pay a good interest on the investment. Suppose you call and talk it over with me.
 Only a few nice homes now on the market, I have one, a nice up-to-date, dwelling, situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the city, in good condition, and at a price that will surely sell 1t. Who will be the first to apply?
 A neat cottage on High street Is now before you for your consideration. the location is good, the price is low. and the terms are easy. What more can you ask?
 tlr1 far
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
wANTED-AGENTs.

AGENTS-s7s per month and expenses to sell advertising signs to merchants ana manufacturers. St. Louis Sign Co.. st,
 Louis, Mo. su-|
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
wANTED-nfALE HELP.

wANTED-Men and boys to learn plumb ing trade: we can not supply demaDd TOT graduates; s4.50 to s5 per day; eight weeks dress for catalogue. Coyne Bros. Co. Plumb ing Schools. Cincinnati, O.. St. Louis, Mo
 Employment guaranteed or money refunoed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

AGENTs-we have a winner; if you want easv money, write quick. Rodes Sanitary ca'' c' e. Ioris Mo su-tf-2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

For saIe-sOO acres of as fine prairie lands as can be found in the State of Xishama. This land is exceptionally f,irtiie' Is elegantly adapted to the raising of cotton, corn and hay. Is well watered and affords fine pastur- woodland balance in cultivation
 Good homestead also plenty of tenant houses o1 place VII rent for 2, a eighteen miles from Montgomery, on tr1nk line railroad, also fine gravel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

POSITIONS for all: we secure them in any
 capacity anywhere: steady demand for competent people. National Employment Association. Atlanta. Ga. the largest. old est and most successful agency in the South. su-3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

A GOOD position is offered energetic per- inE s circulars. " sampies' etc.: pePmanent oc- cupation. good pay: thousands of dollars paid monthly to distributors. American
 Union, PontIac Bldg. Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

AGENTS in dark; name plates, signs,
 numbers; 200 per cent profit: samples free. Wright Supply Co.,. Englewood. III.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

DEFECTIVE WORK-Established IS years 5000 secret service men; more being added
 every day; send us your case; advice oy mail free. Address .American Detective Assn. Indianapolis. Ind. su-Z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

Near the Central Railroad and the Brew cry have for sale corner lot that Will be a tip-top stand for a store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR sALE-5.ooo acres wild land in Butler and Crenshaw counties; would make aver age price and sell for cash. Address K. K, care The Advertiser. eo-su-lI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

a, vn-to-dats two-story seven room hnuse located in southern part of the nitv on choice street and in good neigh borhood. Large lot and outhouses; price. $5,a5o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

WE START YOU selling diamonds; don't fail getting our liberal offer; 8 daily sure
 Carbon Diamond Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Men, tion paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

FOR SALE-Lot 142 by 500 feet: also one square grand piano cheap; reason for sell ing, going to leave city. Address Quick,
 care The Advertiser. II
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

We wish to buy a good prairie farm of about 1000 acres
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

wANTED-Men everywhere, good pay. to distribute circulars adv. matter, tack signs. etc: no canvassing. National Aov:
 Bureau, Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT strictly enforces the Civil Service law; 50 $50 appointments to life positions last year; splendid openings for young people; write for the announce ment of the Columbia Correspondence Col lege. Washington. D. C.. containing dates, salaries. places for holding examinations,
 and questions recently used by the Civil Service Commission. su-3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

s4,ooo will buy two 25 foot lots on Dexter avenue. There should be s1.0O0 profit in this property in six months
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

AGENTS-write now for free sample or work and terms; Star harness mender; best 25c seller out: we make other quick selling necessities. Columbia Nov. Mfg. Co. St. Louis. Mo. su-S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
FOR SALE.

-rczD eATE-Tarrest lot of new and second Rand machinery in the south: can ship ,ss same 2, Sav receive order; write for prices w. K, <, Caldwell aa