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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
QUICKER THAN LIGHTNING.
Action of the Human Body 0utstrtpm
Everything In Motion.

Action of the Human Body Outntrtpm
Everything In Motion.
"As quick as lightning Is phrase
colloquially used to express the maxi
mum of rapidity. but. according to q
well known scientist. electricity itself
Is outstripped by that old fashioned
machine. the human body, by which It
appears powers can, so to speak, be
generated in the brain, transmitted
through the nerves and developed In
the muscles In an infnitesfmal frac-
ton OF a second.
1t is stated that a pianist In playing
q presto of Mendelssohn played E,506
notes In four minutes and three sec
onds. The striking OF each OF these It
has been estimated, involved two
movements OF the finger and possibly
more.
Again, the movements Of the wrist.
elbows and arms can scarcely be less
than one movement for each note. As
twenty-four notes were played each
second and each involves three move
ments we would have seventy-two vol
untary movements per second.
Again, the place, the force. the time
and the duration Of each OF these move
ments were controlled. All these motor
reactions were conditioned upon q
knowledge of the position OF each fin
ger Of each hand before 1t was moved,
while moving IL, as well as of the au-
ditory effect to force and pitch, all of
which involves equally rapid sensory
transmisslons.
IL we add to this the work of the
memory In placing the notes I'm their
proper position as well as the fact that
the performer nc the same time partici-
pates In the emotion the selection de-
scribes and feels the strength and
weaknesses of the performance, we ar
rive at truly bewildering network Of
Impulses coursing along at inconceiva.
bly, rapid rates.
Such estimates show, too, that we are
capable Of doing many fhingsNt once.
The mind is not unit, but is composed
OF higher and lower centers, the avail
able fund Of attention being distrib-
uted among them.-Pearson's Weekly,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

The 500 Valley Enterprise made its
first appearance at Westfield last week,
uader the management OF w. d aud
M. A. Hurlbut, who, II we mistake not,
tried TO establish paper at Westfield
some two or three years ago. Like
most editors Bro. Hurlbut believes In
telling the truth, for he places at the
masthead, prominently, right up under
the title heading, the motto, Publish
ed, not for Love. nor Influence, nor
Fame, nor Favor, but for Cash. =
With an object OF this kind in view we
should hardly have selected Westfield
as newspaper field. Better plow corn
or feed pigs. However, the "enter-
prise" of the newspaper knows no
bounds nor insurmouutable difficulties
IN these days, so we wish great success
to Bro. HurlbuL's project.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
nox HoR TYING WOOL.

OF twine il used. Both are objection.
able features, says South Dakota
skeepman who describes the two ways
OF tying wool in Orange Judd Farmer.
In boxing the fleece can be done up
IN a more compact form with the use
OF less twine and Is less liable to come
to pieces In handling. Buyers, how.
ever. do not make any serious objec-
tlon to either form when properly done.
First the shearer should endeavor to
keep the fleece In as nearly q compact
form as possible. After removing all
tag locks lay the fleece flesh side down
and after closing in the edges fold over
toward the center from all sides. fold
ing over enough to make a bundle
about foot square; then turn the
deece over on about four feet OF twine,
passing 1t around the second time the
opposite way, and tie firmly. The same
process IL gone through In preparing 1t
for the box.
Almost any one can make q wool
box. For each side take boards a, AZ
three feet long and one foot wide and
for the center three pieces B, @, b a
foot square and hinge them together,
as shown in the cut. Now saw two
notches on each of the four sides to
hold strings, as indicated In diagram.
Cut your strings about three feet long
and lay them on the board, as indicat-
ed by dotted lines. After folding the
fleece as stated above lay it on the
box, fold up the sides, then the end
pieces. fastening them with cleats. The
ends of the strings are handy to tie to-
gether.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
AS TO The INSIDE WORKINGS.

The inside workings OF the conven-
ton, SO TO speak, were pretty much the
same as those which have character
lied previous conventions. The state
ticket was agreed upon within IT, con-
tines Of the Inner circle, "iust as other
state tickets have been agreed upon in
former times. There was no secret
about it; 1t was admitted on ali sides.
In fact, the details of the convention.
in 50 far as any material point was in.
vOlVed, were worked out in advance
within the councils OF this inner circle.
The inner circle was composed OF some
OF the best men and most astute polite.
ians the state has within its borders.
such men as Mr.. Crawford, Senator
Gamble, J. d. Elliott, c. Fl. CassilI,
Thomas ThOrson, Philo Hall and others
to whom the inexperienced look for
advice and suggestions. BY 10 o'clock
OF the day on which the convention was
called 10 order (the hour fos conyenIng
was noon the identity OF those who
were TO become the nominees could be
plainly discerned along the horizon.
Watertoa0n Public Opinion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
HOW TO IMpRovs your HOME PAPER

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME PAPER.
II you really want to help your home
paper, subscribe for it. and pay in ad-
vance. Then when the year is up, be
sure and renew promptly. Send copy
or two to friends in your old home
town back east. just to show them that
you have q good paper Ia your town.
Use your home paper to advertise In
when you have any thing to sell. Some
time when the editor says something
nice about you or your family, buy a
few copies and pay for them. Ink,
paper and such things cost money.
Call in and say Good morning"
once in while, and tell US the news.
An editor has to stay pretty close to
his Office aud can't get out to see every
thing, so the patrons of a newspaper
can help out by telling the editor bits
OF news occasionally.
II there is mistake made In the
paper, practice the Golden Rule
little. ErchGnge.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
Legend ana Reality.

Legend tells how Napoleon, while
Moscow was In flames, found time to
draw up decree organizing the Thea
tire Francois. Alas. the story Is MOI
true. Napoleon was In Poland when
he received the decree ready to be
signed. He there signed 1t and sent 1t
back TO Paris, but In the margin wrote
the following: "To be forwarded when
the army will be at Moscow. 1t is his
majesty's intention that the decree
should be dated from that town"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
STRAY PETALS

The hardy Towering perennlals that
ripen seed in July may be increased by
sowing seed as soon as it is ripe.
The dahlia likes a moister atmos-
phere than we usually have. Swinging
the plants at night will help to supply
the need
Do not let the annual towering plants
become crowded. Plants having plenty
of room viii flower more satisfactorily.
Asters need plenty Of food and wa
ter. Liquid manure or manure mulch
will be gratefully received.
Give cactuses plenty of water during
their period Of towering and active
growth.
Balsams sometimes develop many
young shoots. The removal of some Of
them will improve the blooming and
the appearance Of the plant.
Prick out the seeding calceolarias
and cinerarias as soon as they can be
handled into pots or pans, placing
them In frames under shaded glass.
Prune and repot the abutilons for
winter blooming.
Fuchsias make good bedding plants
lie set where sheltered from heavy
winds and bright sunshine. Give a
light, rich soil, with frequent sprin-
king, to keep down red spiders.
The geraniums intended for winter
towering will do best IL grown In pots
during the summer, and the flower
buds should be kept night out.
Trim the side shoots of the dahlias
and stake the tall growers.
Remove faded flowers from peren-
malls except where seed is wanted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

SOME newspaper boys in Cleveland,
O. the other day took a straw vote of
the passers-by on the presidential
situation, on the suppositiou that
Roosevelt was compelled to run for
reelection In 1908 and W. J Bryan was
his opponent The vote stood oyer two
20 one in favor OF Roosevelt. The sad
part Of il all Is that this vote was taken
since the South Dakota democrats en-
dorsad Bryan at their recent state con-
vention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

Frank McNulty, who was permanent
chairman of the republican state con-
ventiOH, was a 'weak sister. The
convention played with him as it willed
and he lacked the force to control it. II
the convention had developed rea
warm floor fight IL doesn't take a vivid
imagination to figure out what would
have become OF McNulty. e. G. Eric
con, the temporary chairman, made a
splendid presiding officer IroQuOts
Chief.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

BRO. JOHNSON Of the Alcester UNI on
recently made trip to Colorado to
visit the Alcester coloay there and to
Invest the $3.50 he took in On subscrip.
tion last spring. Bro. Slurges Of the
BaresforG Republic was mean enough to
suggest that he was obliged to leave
bscause the printer changed the 'sr'
7, an "eh in the already celebrated
wedding notice which Bro. johnson re-
Gently published and Ia which he in
tended, but did not succeed, in refer
ring to The groom as "a man ofsterling
qualities. THE printer made it steal
ling qualities
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

PROMINENT members of the Cook
County Democracy, including Dean
Putney OF the Illinois College of law
and S. g. Heron. formerly a judge in
the state of Washington, afew days ago
characterized the Bryan boom as "a
trend to betOg Hearst's campaign. !"
Well, gentlemen, this is a free country
and The Bryan boom is none of our
funeral. But just wait until the South
Dakota democracy is heard from.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
AS TO GRADES. STREETS AND ALLEYS
In BLK POINT.

AS TO GRADES, STREETS AND ALLEYS
IN BLK POINT.
Beresiord has just passed an ordi-
nance establishing q standard bench
and uniform grades all over the city
with reference to that standard The
grades are now being published and oc-
cupy nearly five columns of the local
papers. This is exactly what should
be done 10 every town lying as hat as
Beresford. 1t has been attempted in
different sections of this city, but, we
believe, no attempt has ever been made
70 cover the entire city and, for side
walks and drainage purposes, bring
every block into uniform aud practi-
cal system. This season an unusual
amount of cemenA sidewalk is being put
down. These walks must necessarily
be permanent and it 10 apparent that
the levels on each block should be ar
ranged with reference to the adjoining
blocks. Sidewalks might be of differ
ent levels apd do no damage except as
far as appearances go, but when it
comes to d dsainage--a matter that Elk
Point must before long pay serious at
tention to-the levels of adjoining
blocks must coincide, else some lot
holder, with independent notions about
his individual level, might build wa X
that would practically be dam In
the pathway OF drainage.
An illustration OF the necessity of q
uniform system may now be seen in the
new walk recently constructed on tie
block east OF The Episcopal church. At
the northeast corner Of the block Il e
cemeat walk is nearly q foot hIghs r
than the old walk and the midd o
OF the road. In our opinion the walk
is placed just about whore it ought TO
be and the adjoining roadways, side
walks and individual lots should be
graded up or down to correspond to
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
The Shetland Pen.

The demand for Shetland ponies con.
tinues unabated, according to Breeders
Gazette. One prominent breeder who
owns around 400 head states that he
never knew the trade SO good and that
he is able to sell all surplus as soon as
he is willing to let it.go at practically
his own price,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
cUcUMBERs on rRErLrs.

do IL left on the ground. Any of the
common sorts of cucumbers will climb
like gourd. About the time the vines
get two or three feet long tie them to
the fence. They will do the rest them
selves and will climb and cling on as
If they enjoyed 1t. The cucumbers sit
better, and you don't have to hump
your back picking them. Besides, you
save great deal Of space, which Is
quite an item in small garden.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
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TYING WOOL.

HoAfaN and the LoSse Bundle-Box-
fng Common ON Farms.
There are two ways of tying wool
still practiced In many sections. Both
have their advocates, and both have
their merits. Boxing, as 1t Is called,
Is probably most commonly practlced
with wool on farms. On ranches wool
is either sacked up loose or tied In q
loose bundle.
The loose bundle 10 preferable except
In two ways. A loose bundle is more
apt to come to pieces before reaching
the sorter unless too large an amount
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
Cucumber Vines.

In a small garden 1t is a good way
to grow cucumbers TO train them up
on the wire fence at the side of the
garden, as seen In the cut from Farm
er's Garden. They can thus have all
the room they want to stretch out their
vines and still will not be running all
over everything else, as they 10 often
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
ohedfenee.

Every duty, even the least duty, In.
wolves the whole principle OF obedi-
ence. And little duties make the will
dutlful-that Is, supple and prompt to
obey. Little obediences lead into
great. The daily round of duty is full
Of probation and of discipline. It
trains the viii. heart and Conscience
Woman's Life.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

South Dakota Republicans In the
convention assem- oled have declared
that the tariff ''should be modified from
time to time TO meet changed condi.
tions. II the South Dakota Kepubli-
cans are not careful Nelson Aldrich
may read them out of the party
Chicago Record Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
snDseriptiou Price, per year ........
Official County and City Paper.

Col. w. H. PARKER of Dead wood,
nominated at the recent republican
state convention to succeed the Hon.
u. w. Martin, is the husband of a
daughter of Gen. Thomas, the Rock
of fChickamaugua !"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21
sure ON one Point.

"Out late last night2 What time
did the clock say when you got INF"
II don't remember what the clock
said, but l viii never forget what my
wife saidis
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

Born, welcomed, caressed, cried, fed,
grew, amused, reared, studied, examin-
cd. graduated. In love, loved, engaged,
married, quarreled, reconciled, suffer
ed, deserted, taken III, died, mourned,
buried and forgotten.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-21

John Stransky, the p Pukwana land
man, is q big advertiser and Ii secured
for him the democratic nomination for
governor. Pays to advertise. - Madison
Sentinel.
Same way with Grill, the democratic
nominee In 1904. Great is publicity
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14
DIED WHILE HUGGING
HIS SWEETHEART

Scranton Pa. Nov 1s Tonight az
tcs day spent ln investigat ng the death
of Thomas Doughcry OF Duumore.
who was killed by being p,trced I'm the
heart BY long needle. I've local police
ana county detective. Phillips. decided
to withdraw the warrant that had been
issued for Che arrest OF Katie Burke.
the girl who was suspected Of having
caused Doughery's death
The authorities are OF the opinion that
the girl is innocent OF nurderous in-
tent. She says that she had been
mending her brothers clothing With a
long needle. used hercabouts Ga mend-
ing miners heavy outer clothing ana
that ON going down town in tho even.
ing She STUCK the pin i'm the bosom of
hog dress Dougherty who hal bees
her rwcothoat hailed he. and asked
her 60 take u walk with Sim. lie att
tempted TO embrace hc. aud the point
of the needle that was in her dress
caugm I'm his vest, whuo the "cyo'
or blunt end rested against herr corset.
in the embrace tho needle was forced
into hls body. through the NTH -ih
and into the cavity between the 2e g.
cardim and the heart HIemorrhages
.sutcd that caused death.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14
state OF ohio. city of Toledo, Lucas
County, SIS:

state OF ohio, City OF Toledo Lucas
County. IS:
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
IA senior partner OF the firm OF F. ].
Cheney g. Co, doing business in the
city OF Toledo. County ana State afors-
said and that said firm viii pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Caarrh thet
cannot be cmsn by the use OF Iiau's
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN
my presence, this 9Th day ~ December.
A. ID. 1886. a. W. GLEASON.
(seaD Notary Public.
HaTs Catauh Cure is taken intor-
unily, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of thc ayuicm Tes-
tlmonials sent free. Price 1b Cents per
bottle Sold by al pugsiata
Address H. CHANEY & 60, Toledo.
Ohio.
SoId boy am pgungists 71c
Take HANS Family pills for constipo-
zion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14
WASHINGTON OF THE NORTH.

(By Associated Press.l
Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 14.-Mr. II. F..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14
MADE HAPPY ron LlFE.

Great happiness came into the home
of s. c. Blair, school s1perintendent "a;
st. Albms W. Va. when hts htuo
daughter was restored Z ON the dread
ful complaint hc names. fo SAYS my
utue daughter bad ST. Vitus Dance
which yielded 30 no treatment but grew
steadily worse untl os last resort we
ried Eoct-ic Bittes. and I rejoice 20
say. three bottles cfectl complete
cure" QuIcx. cure cure f1r nervous eom-
plants, general debility female weak
nesscs. Impoyeris shed blood ana malaria.
Guaranteed by all dug stores Prfs 22f
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Group

a reliable medicine and one that
should always be kept i'm the home for
immediate use Is Chamberlain
Couch Remedy. II viii prevent the
attack ~ given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse. or even after the
croupy cough appears. For sale by
r. B. Lille q Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14
KNIGHTS OF pYr4rAs
For Third District Of indian Territory
Meet at Musko8ee

Muekoeco Now tt-rh Nnighte og
Pythins foc the third diat-iot of mdm1
Territory met here today With 800 jc'c-
gates I've attendance. Tho convention
was called 20 order hy H. -. Brooks, ~
Muskogee. district deputy grand choa-
cellor OF the third district
The address, Of wylcom' was doliv-
cred by S. M Hhligoss of Muskogoc. aaf
was responded 90 by chlrceur. CONF
mouders from tho following towns W9b-
her Fails, Vnn. Fort Gibson, Coweta.
Tahlcqunh Checotnh. Mclam and Solu-
saw. AT the conclusion of touights ses.
sion refreshments were served.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14
FAILED TO lNolcr.

Tho grand jury at Pawnee failed 90
ndict Harry Hart who was cha gen
with robbng the Midland Valley depot
90 FORAKER last summer HART ia "a eol
OF "a high official OF tho midland valley
and was employed at tho d pot 40 the
time OF the robbery
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14
WRITE US FREELY

B. Macfarland one OF the commission
ers of the District of Columbia, is i'm
Ottawa to deliver an address before
the Canadian club of this city on the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14

subject of the history and government
of the District of Columbia The inyi-
tation was extended to Mr. Mcfarland
i'm view of the fact that Ottawa is con.
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sidering the proposition TO ask the
Dominion government to form it into
a national district similar to tn eDis-
trict of Columbia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-11-14

When you're broke the gus are shy
They turn and fly as you come nigh
Brace up old man. show some pluck
Take Rock Mountain Tea twin chang
your luck r. Renfro
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-08-28
Limitation of Births Is Needed

By Profess F. W. BLAcKr1AR University of Kans"
HE general we'll the most fundamental problem OF
charity philanthropy to practice the law OF love and
to lend the helpless and the weak in such fashion as
not to degenerate the stock or WEAKEN 1HE oF1fA1
of the individual destroy the social order
But there still deeper problems to consider and these are the
restrictions Of marriage and THE LIMITATION OF BIRTHS
Something be done stop the multiplication OF The
UNFIT by hered well by environment How this 10 DC
brought about is difficult to say
We are eepeI in tradition convention We have much
hypocrisy our civilization that it difficult to apply scientific
methods But education Legislation and radical social selection 10
SUPPLEMENT NATURE, may relieve the situation Ihls with
continuance of the social and individual characteristics
help us to eliminate the unfit.
IF left to herself nature eliminates the weak and the unfit but
SCIENCE DOMINATES CIVILIZATION and civilization must
submit to the demands of science.
WE MUST EITHER TRYING TO RECLAIM S4E WEAK OK
MAKE BETTER SELECTION WE WOULD ELIMINATE
DEeENERAcY PAUPERsM AND POVERTY WE MUST SEE TO
THE STOCK PEOPLE.