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The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-05-05
and a quick forehead bowed to me.

and a quick forehead bowed to me.
"What do you wishY he asked.
"Well," I said, "I'm down here to get
birthday present for my wife. I would
like something which would afford her
great pleasure when l give IL to her and
which could use afterwards as pen.
wiper or fishing rod"
Second floor; to the right; take the
elevator" said the man.
Did you every try to take an elevator
in department store and find that 3,943
other American citizens and citizenettes
were also trying to take the same ele.
vatori
How sweet il 10 to mingle in the arms
Of. utter strangers and to feel the gentle
pressure of foot we never hope TO meet
againl
I was standing by one Of the counters
on the second floor when q shrill voice
crept up over few bales OF dry goods
and said: care you buyer or han
der"
81 am looking for birthday present
for my wife," | answered. "I want to
get something that will look swell on
the parlor table and may be used later
on as a tobacco jar or trouser
stretcheri"
Fourth floor; to the left; take the
elevator!" said the lady's voice.
l began to feel sorry for my wife.
Nobody seemed to be very much in.
terested whether she got birthday pres
emit or not.
On the fourth floor I stopped at a
counter where lot of eager danes were
paving over some chinchilla ribbon and
chiffon overskirts. -
1t reminded me of the way our dog
digs up the vegetables in the garden.
enjoyed the excitement OF the game
for about ten minutes and then / said
to the clerk behind the counter who was
refereeing the match: "Can you tell
me where can buy sterling silver
birthday present for my wife which
| could use afterwards as a night key or
a bath spongeT
Fifth floor; to the rear; take the ele-
vstor!" said the clerk.
On the fifth floor / went over to h
table where a young lady was selling
THE Life and Libraries of Andrew Car.
negie" at four dollars a month and 80
cents week, and in three years it Is
yours II you don't lose the receipts.
She gave me a glad smile and I felt
a thrill OF encouragement.
Excuse me-" / said, "but am LOOKING
for birthday present for my wife which
will make all the neighbors jealous, and
which / can use afterwards as an ash
receiver or q pocket flask" 'ae 3
The young lady cut out the giggles
ond pointed to the northwest.
l went over there.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-05-05
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JOHN HENRY ON BRIDGE WHIST
By
To my surprise found another coun-

To my surprise I found another coun-
ter.
A pale young woman was behind 1t.
I was just about to ask her the fatal
question when a young man wearing n
ragtime expression on his face rushed
up and said to the young lady behind
the counter: Il am looking for suit
able present for young lady friend OF
mine with golden brown hair. Gould
you please suggest something
The saleslady showed her teeth and
answered him in a low, rumbling voice,
and the man went away.
Then came nm old lady who said; Il
bought some organdie drcss goods for
yhirtwaist last Tuesday and would like
to exchange them for music box for
my daughters little boy, Freddie, Il you
pleased"
The saleslady again showed her teeth
and the old lady ducked for cover,
After about fifty people had rushed up
to the saleslady and then rushed away
again, went over and spoke to her.
'"I am looking" said, "for a birthday
present for my wife. want to get some
thing that will give her a great amount
OF pleasure and which can use later on
as a pipe cleaner or pair of suspen-
ders I"
The saleslady tainted, so I mover over.
At another counter another young
lady said to me: "Have you been waited
onP
mo-" replied; "I have been stepped
on, sat on and walked on, but have not
yet been waited on"
What do you wishr inquired the
young woman.
II am looking for a birthday present
for my wife," | said. III want TO buy
her something that will bring great Joy
to her heart and which might use
afterwards as a pair OF slippers or u
shaving mug" t3 f .'%i'i.H
The young lady caught me with her
dreamy eyes and held me up against The
wall. 'atiH4oa
"You," she screamed; "you complete
a total OF 23,493 people who have been
in this department store today without
knowing what they are doing here. and
| refuse to be q human encyclopedias for
the sake OF eight dollars week. On
your way for yours!" Hga
] began to apologize, but she reached
down under the counter and pulled out
club. Ah@ '3@ 'i
"This," she said, with wild look in
her side lamps; "this is the happy sum.
mer season, but, nevertheless, the next
guy that leaves his brains at home and
tries to make me tell him what IL a good
birthday present for his wife will get \
bitter swipe across the foreheadl"
IL was up to me, 80 went home with.
out present. ir. l/tI Il
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-05-05

Why should not our roads be likewise taxed"
These and other matters taken up by Mr.. Light
VIII provide work in plenty for the Legislature II he
is fortunate to attain his ambition and lead the
crusade for reform on the floor Of the House.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-05-05
Shaking the
Old Plum Tree
CONTINUED from Preceding Pagel

Continued from Preceding Pagel
capitalization, plan, il adopted, would tighten the
burden OF other taxpayers in Florida
National banks have been mentioned, too,
other case where taxes should be paid the amount
of capital stock issued.
Here and there in the State the question Of text
book uniformity is being stirred with demand that
candidates for the Legislature declare their position
on this subject, and whether they will aid in reiev
ing the people of the monopoly that now Expresses
them.
That is the language of the plea, whether monop-
oily is practiced, should be matter of legislative in
vestigation and relief afforded If possible.
Louisiana, Mississippi and other nearby States
have adopted the system of uniform school books,
and it should be an easy matter to informa-
ton for guidance of our own Legislature. II il Ia
found to be good plan then Florida ought TO have
it, but II it be obnoxious then the plain facts should
be in readiness to prevent the State from being sad
died with burdensome measure. f
Lights Campaign Thunder is the caption Of the
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-05-05

Lights Campaign Thunder" is the caption Of the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
MARKET DAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Indications are that the S. d. A. c.
viii! have much larger enrolment
this school year than ever before in
its history. More inquiries: have been
received for catalogs and other liters =
ture published by the college thai
heretofore, and all this bids fair for
the institution.
VIM. j. Juneau, director Of athletics,
arrived in the city from Wisconsin
Friday evening to take up the work
In his department.
Mr.. Carriel, the new Y. M. G. A.
Secretary for the North and South
Dakota colleges, has arrived in the
citv. He will make Brookings his
headquarters and spend half his time
here, the remainder being spent visit
ing the various educational institu-
tions OF the two states.
William s. Hayes, the new profess
sor OF French and German and a grad
uate Of Phillips Exeter Academy and
OF Harvard University was for five
years assistant professor in the Uni
yersity OF Vermont. Mr.. Hayes has
spent several years in Europe making
a special study of French and Ger
man, Italian and Spanish. All of
these languages he speaks fuently.
He brings with him very satisfactory
endorsements and testimonials of his
work.
The music department has been re-
organized with instructors as.follows:
Henry H. Loudenbach, as profess
or of music, will have charge of the
department. Mr.. LoudenbaCh stud
led music under eminent private
teachers and also in the American
Conservatory of Music in Chicago.
For several years he has successfully
conducted work in Atchison County
Conservatory of Music, Kansas. He
is well equipped for teaching piano,
organ, harmony and theory OF music.
Carl Christensen, instructor in violin
and stringed instruments has lived in
Brookings for some time and is no
stranger to Brookings audiences.
Francis J. Haynes, the new instruc-
tor in voice and leader of band is a
graduate Of Hillsdale college. Mr..
Haynes has an excellent baritone
voice. He has given considerable in
struction in voice both in Michigan
and Illinois.
Miss Edith NJ. Wilcox the new head
OF the Domestic Science Department
is graduate OF the University of Cali
fornia and Of the University of Chi
cago. Miss Wilcox is unusually we'll
equipped for college work having had
thorough general collegiate train
ing before beginning studying her
profession.
Miss Musgraye, the new teacher Of
elocution and physical culture comes
to the college from the Detroit Train
ing School of Elocution and English
Literature. Her college work was
taken at Lombard College, Illinois.
Miss Musgrave is a successful teach er
and public reader.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
CITY IMPROVEMENTS

The Youman Bros. are building a
new shed in their yards across from the
depot.
The ordinance published in the
REGISTER last week provides for the
building OF lot OF new cement side
walk. Brookings is surely sustain
ing her reputation OF having more
good sidewalk than any other city OF
its size in the state. The walks or
dered are to fill up gaps between the
cement walks already built, and when
completed will be Of great convenience
to the public.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
RAILWAY RUMBLINGS

Frank Reich, we'll known in this
city, has charge OF the track-laying
train on the Black Hills extension
west OF Pierre.
Myron Bunday, who had the mis-
fortune OF having his foot badly
burned some time ago, went to Huron
Tuesday morning to report for duty.
When he met with his accident he
was running gravel train between
Blunt and Pierre.
The heavy fall business has resulted
in promoting many OF the brakemen
to the position OF conductor, and when
the Black Hills division is completed
these new conductors will have regu-
lar trains.
The yards at Tracy are so crowded
that the freight train crews on the
Minnesota division are compelled to
run their trains through as far as this
city and Arlington in order to find
yard room. Four crews had to do this
on Sunday. ER
Chris MATHS, passenger engineer
on the "Horn," returned to this city
Friday morning from Redfield, where
he had been called by the illness OF
his son. He reports the boy as get
ting along all right.
The Northwestern is experiencing
great deal Of trouble with soft spots in
its track both on the horn and the
main line, and trainmen are warned
not to exceed twenty miles an hour on
various parts OF the road.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
WITH THE ADVERTISERS

J. l.. Jarvis announces shis annual
free range exhibit in his ad this week.
Alfred Nelson is talking about the
Coles Hot Air Blast Stoves this week.
West & Packard announce market
day specials foI Saturday.
f. c. Olson of The Model, is calling
attention to the fine line Of overcoats
he has in stock.
Cole, the shoe man, announces a
l2t per cent discount on Douglas
Shoes Saturday.
The roller skating rink is open in
basement OF new Century block, ac-
cording to an ad in this issue.
Geo. G. Rude has some"very special
market day bargains in his ad this
week.
Rugs is the theme of C. +. West &
Co.'S ad this week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
FREE MATINEE FOR FARMERS
WIVES AND CHILDREN

1t may not be necessary to call spe-
cial attention to Farmers Market Day
and Auction which will take place in
this city Saturday, September 90, as
the success OF the first OF the series is
so we'll known throughout this local
ity, but fearing that during the pres
ent busy season many may forget the
date and that there may be few who
do not realize what it means to the
farmers we again set forth the advan-
tages to be derived from the same.
The merchants and business men Of
Brookings have raised money to con-
duct series OF farmer market days
and auction sales. The opera house
will be thrown open as a rest room for
the farmers wives and children. Rea-
sonable prices have been arranged for
stabling teams. A free lunch will be
given the farmers and their families
at the grand opera house dining room.
An auction sale will be held during
the afternoon, when anything the
farmers may have for sale will be
auctioned off free OF charge by first
class auctioneer provided by the COM
mittee. Almost every farmer can find
some article or some live stock he
wishes to dispose Of, but not having
enough to hold an auction it remains
in his possession and he realizes no.
thing for it when he might get good
price for it by bringing it to this sale.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES

Several members of the boys band
are practicipg with the city band, and
are surprising their elders by their
proficiency.
b A male quartet has been organized
for the NJ. F.. choir, and will assist
the choir at the evening services.
Those comprising it are: Lewis Ever
son, 1st tenor, G. F. Knappen, 2nd
tenor, Will f. Holbein, 1st bass, and
r. Bielski, End bass. This quartet
made its first appearance last Sunday
evening.
+ There is some talk of organizing a
male chorus in the city this fall.
There is plenty of good talent here
that should be brought together in
this manner.
4 Prof. Loudenbach, the new piano in
structor at the college, has been en-
gagged as organist at the Presbyterian
church.
The recital given at the M. f. church
Thursday evening by Karl Tunberg
pianist, Miss Stacey vocal soloist, and
Miss Gagel reader, was we'll attended
and those present express themselves
well pleased with the entertainment.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27

These articles should be listed with
H. H. Reeves at the Bank OF Brook
ings if possible before the day OF the
sale.
During the day dressed I poultry,
butter, eggs and vegetables may be
sold at private sale and at good mar
ket price.
These sale days, il the farmers will
take advantage OF them, may be made
very popular and profitable to them.
Itremains entirely with the husband
man himself whether they shall be a
success or failure.
During the afternoon the farmers
wives and children will be entertained
with matinee at the Grand Opera
House by "Uncle Josh, the Yankee
Farmer from Away Deown East"
while the auction is going on. Re-
member the matinee is exclusively
for the benefit of the farmers wives
and their children.
Following is list OF articles to be
brought in and sold at auction on
market day:
2 COWS; will be fresh soon; one set
light double work harness.
mares; weight 1850 to 400; one
lumber wagon; sulky plow; one set
double work harness; one hundred
Plymouth Rock hens.
COWS; and years old; good mil
kers.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
LODGE NOTES

All old members OF NJ. B. A. lodge
will please remember the regular meet
ing is Friday night this week.
Come out and meet Manager Stegnan
and vote on the new class.
S. II. MCCARL.
Secretary.
Special meeting Of Brookings Lodge
A. F. &. A. NJ, No. PA, tomorrow Fri
day. evening. Work in the Masters
degree.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
Strengthening the River.

Andrew Swain who owns a farm
south OF the section line running
through this city and on the Big
Sioux bottom, has commenced to
straighten the course of the river
which makes big bend through his
land. 1t is expected that others who
have land that has been overfowed by
the high water during the past few
years will follow in the good work and
that very soon the problem will be
simplifed.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
To the Ladies.

Our dressing room, which is mod
ell Of convenience and comfort, is
freely at the disposal Of farmers wives
and daughters when they are in town.
A long drive in the wind frequently
renders Encouragement OF the hair or
clothing desirable; but at present
there is, so far as we know, no other
place in Brookings publicly open for
such use. Miss Sunne, assistant,
speaks Norwegian and will consider it
a pleasure to afford any help desired.
The JEROME STUDIO.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
AT THE OPERA HOUSE

The Little Outcast Co., played to
small but pleased audience at he
Grand last light.
Messrs. Bullen and Laird, the opera
house stage manager and carpenter,
are receiving many compliments from
the travelling companies on the man
ner in which the stage is equipped.
All drop curtain battens are supplied
with hooks and the ropes that are used
to work them are provided with snaps
so that all the curtains can be substi.
tuted by others in very short time.
A number OF people from Aurora
and Elkton attended the Missouri
Girl at the Grand last Friday evening.
Manager Walker sees to it that be-
tween the third and fourth act an
nouncement is made as to whether the
train going east is on time, thus Civ
ing patrons from the towns east OF
here ample time to get to the depot.
Patrons of the Grand were treated to
feast last Friday night at which
time the sprightly comedy-drama,
"The Missouri Girl" was given by
one Of the best balanced companies
that ever appeared in this city. Daisy
and Ieke would make stone image
laugh, and the specialties by them
and other members Of the company
were very much enjoyed. The play is
one Of absorbing interest and every
member OF the cast seemed to be par
ticuIarly fitted for the roles they as
sumed. For SO many years the theat-
ers OF the west have booked the old
thread-bare New England plays, with
the same old farmer and his "B gosh"
that The Missouri Girl, western in
every line, appeals to the average
western audience with much greater
force, and makes the auditors feel
more at home. Manager Walker is to
be congratulated upon securing this
attraction for his circuit, and it is
safe to say that in every city in which
it appears it will receive the same en-
thusiastic reception that it received
here on Friday evening.
One OF the largest and most pleas
ing musical comedy attractions OF the
season will be seen at the Grand on
Monday evening, October /, when the
famous comedians, "The Lyman
Twins" appear with their excellent
company in the seasons big success,
"The Rustlers.' This wonderful
twin star comedy contains an abund-
ance Of big features, pleasing novelties
charming specialties, with dainty
chorus OF pretty girls, funny come
dians and beautiful display of elec-
trical effect never before seen with
this class Of attraction. This new sue
cess was written expressly for these
young stars like all others in which
they have appeared with wonderful
success, but from the way "The Rust
lers" is meeting with approval from
both press and public, they have out
done all previous attempts in this pro-
duction, carrying large company
and all necessary scenic equipment
Those witnessing the per-
formance OF these clever comedians
and their remarkable company will be
given treat seldom offered the
theatre-going public. -.
- {
DR.. and Mrs. ]. L. Colegrove spent Y
IN
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27
TIE Second of the Series Promises to be Great
SuCCesS--AuCti0n in the Afternoon

. registered Duroc sows, weight
$50 lbs.
l registered short.horn bull, 4 years.
l sucking colt; one colt coming
years.
ii Shropshire Downs; rams.
II ewes.
4 Hampshire ewes.
2 Hampshire rams.
Saddle and bride; nearly:new.
A large amount OF other property is
expected to be brought in.
l.. M. Engelson and wife.spent Sun.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27

DR.. and Mrs. j. L. Colegrove spent
Sunday with friends at Estelline.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-09-27

l.. M. Ergelson and wife.spent Sun.
day with friends.at Lake Preston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-18
HOLIDAY GIFTS IN THE LNEN
 DEPT.

from soc to $2. yard. DAMASK TABLE SETS-from $1.S0 to $7 the set. EXTRA FINE HuCK AND DAMASk TOWELS--25c, 29c and soc each. HEMSTITCHED TRAY CLOTHS l9c to soc. HEMSTITCHED LUNCH CLOTHS Gall sizes) 9Sc to $6. 50 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-18
YULETIDE IN SHETLAND.
Curioas Castoms Tn the lslana Where
 the Tbnies Gene FrOn.

Curious Csstoms Tn the Islaaa Where
 the Ponies Cone Fren.
 The festival of Yule. as is well known, dates back to prehistoric times. when men worshiped naturs rather than natures God.
 The inhabitants of the Shetland islcs are descended from Norsemen, who were zealots in religious belief. and "Yule" to them meant season of great importance. The "Gammel Monk Hjul' signifies. literally. wheel" and the festival 50 called was held in houor of the sun at the winter solstice wheel ing round toward the equator. The re- turn of the sun formed an important period of the year as being the begin- ming of renewed life in nature. which only could be revived by the light and warmth of the ascending orb.
 The course of the sun was observed in all things as far as possible. Everys thing was turned from left to right- the boat was so turned on tho water. the corn stacks SO built in courses. tho mill SO turned ip grinding and tbs wheel in spinning--in fact everything went with the sun, even the round ec the drinking hcrn.
 Many superstiticus Included in pa. lure worship had full scope at ths -Hjup time-or more modern "Yulss when a vast multitude of ''trowA" or fairy folk. who st that season wsrs not only active, but maliciously dis- posed. had to be propitiated
 To give the fairy folk no opportunity of playing tricks. the fishing crssI and lines were removed from the wall, tbs spinning wheel taken. out of gear and its integral parts lAid aside. and every- thing suspended Iron ceiling or walIs lifted down. ss if left in thsir usual places the ubiquitous elves werD sup posed to set aiT going against the sun's motion. which of course would mean serious trouble. The time of Yule was. and stiil is, rigidly observed as ''helIy@ Il C.. a time Of rest from all mannsf of Iabor.--Madsme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-18

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 She tried ts step down from her in- secure perch. hut the trcacherous orra- msnfaI chair tiised. snd Polly came down suddenly, striking her head asainst the table. yhe vas too frightened to feel the hun. fcr she noise was great ssoush ss sssrtIe Fred Into sayIns:
 ~whats that, Burglars. Tn bet. Come ou. Arch
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