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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
FORTUNES MADE IN So, DAKOTA SOIL
Newcomers Find Many Locations Which Repeat Successes
Of the Pioneer Settlers Of the State.

like that of his neighbors, has grown
into a comfortable, well furnished
home. His farm is fenced and highly
productive; instead of the primitive
hoe and scythe, and around him have
sprung up villages and even cities,
teeming with life and prosperity This
is the record of the older part of South
Dakota, and it is being duplicated to-
day in other sections of the state. In
it may be found an explanation of the
increase in land values; of the fact
that the holder of farm is frequently
surprised to learn that there are eager
purchasers for his holdings at as much
as $50 or $75 an acre, when it was only
few years ago they cost him nothing
but the entry fees.
State Is on the Jump.
South Dakota is on the jump The
last census, taken in 1905, gives the
state population of 455, 1856, and this
population is we'll distributed instead
of being massed in one or two large
cities. In other words, economically
speaking, it is a healthy population.
The largest city in South Dakota has
only 1922 people, while there are 200
cities and villages ranging from 5000
down to 100 proportion of the entire
population finds employment on farms
and ranches, adding daily and yearly
to the material wealth and prosperity
of the state.
~ don't farm any more" said one
man to me as we sat on the porch Of
his comfortable home in a thriving
town Of 5000 people. II don't have to.
| did for time and made money at
it, This money | kept putting into
land, and in short time accumulated
an extensive tract. Some of this l
rent out, and some has been sold at
| prices which have made me independ-
ent. AS you see, we live in comfort
and don't have to worry about any
thing"
And this mans history has many,
many duplicates all over South Dakota.
The state is full of men who have
grown wealthy in the same way, just
as thousands of others are doing now.
In the western section of South Da-
llota is to-day the richest farming Sec
LlOH VI lullu IIlul dWdllo SGIGtSIS III LILO
! United States. Part of this is free
| homestead land; other parts have to
be bought from owners, but at prices
| that are simply nominal. The drum
mer, whom | have quoted above in this
article said to me:
Il recollect some years ago when l
could have bought land in the eastern
part of this state at $40 and SIS an
acre. didn't do it. Why? Well, it
looked too cheap to me. To-day that
same land is selling for anywhere from
| $50 to $50 an acre. 1t isn't worth 1
cent an acre more as far as productive
ness goes, than it was ten years ago,
but as population comes in land values
go up.
I'm not going to be left again, how
ever I've got a section Of land out
here in the western part of the state,
and what | missed in the eastern part
am going to make up in the western"
Herbert Vanderhoof. in Minneapolis
| Journal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
SWITZERLAND UNIVERSITIES
Educational Institutions That Are a
Great Credit to the
Nation

Geneva is only one of the uni
versities of little Switzerland.
Basel, foundedin 1910; Lausanne,
founded as an academy in 1887
and as a university in 1890; Zu-
rich, founded in 1882; Bern, found
ed in 1884; Freiburg. founded in
1889, have each secured a high
educational place, though in its
historic impressiveness Geneva
is unique. But Geneva and her
five companions, says Harper's
Magazine, are noble illustrations
of the spirit and power of democ-
racy. Their support is derived
largely from the cantons in which
they are located. Although the
constitution of 1S4S authorized
the federal government to erect
and to maintain polytechnic
school and university, the uniyer
sity has not been established.
The cantons support their univer-
stiles. with willingness which is
as great as obtains in the states of
the American union touching
their respective states universe
ties. The University of Zurich is
maintained by a commonwealth
of but 100000 people, and within
an area of less than 700 square
miles. Basel, with population
of less than 100000, supports it's
university, They are examples Of
the power Of an enlightened de-
mocracy which interests itself in
the highest education. This in
terest is not confined, either, to
the cause of liberal learning, for
the technical schools of Zurich
are among the best of the world.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
sToRK FAR IN LEAD.

Noble Birds April Record Over Twice
Size Of Grim Reaper's.
The report of the bureau of vital
statistics for the month of April,
which has just been completed. shows
758 births and 329 deaths, pneumonia
being the most fatal with Al deaths;
heart failure being next, with So; tu-
berculosis, II; accidents, 16; cancer,
49,: suicide. 4.
There were 267 marriages and 81
divorces, five of the divorced couples
being residents of the state and 81
non-residents. There were PSI ma
turalizations.
On account Of politics or some other
equally potent reason the clerks OF the
counties of Bon Homme, Charles Mix
Day. Fauly and Sully did not get their
reports in, and they are not included
In this summary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
WILL TEST SUGAR BETS.
Seeds Sent to South Dakota Farmers
for Experiroenta1 Purnose

Seeds Sent to South Dakota Farmers
for Experimental Purpose.
Charles Bewick has spent a large
quantity of sugar beet seed to r. F.
Walters. engineer in charge of the
reclamation work at Belle Fourche.
Mr.. Bewick has recently received a
shipload of this seed from Germany,
and has sent it West with the request
that it be distributed among twenty
farmers in the Belle Fourche, Red
water and spearfish valleys. In Sep
TENDER Mr.. Bewicl1 and chemist will
analyze samples from each farm to
ascertain the per cent of saccharine
matter.
Mr.. Bewick has been looking over
the ground here with the view to es-
tablishing a sugar beet factory, and
this is the first step in that direction.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTIONS
Returns Indicate That Senator Gamble Will BE Reelected
Stale Convention Will Be Held June S.

dorsed for the position of attorney
general. Resolutions were adopted
,ndorsing President Roosevelt and his
policies, denouncing machine rule and
demanding that the state convention
select men for party management and
Tor the ticket who are Sin full sym
pathy with the people,"
instruct for Crawford.
Clay county Republicans instructed
for Crawford for governor, indorsed
the record of Gamble as United States
senator. condemned the so-called pol
icy of political interference with the
state educational institutions and
voted that their delegates to the state
convention should vote as unit on
all questions
Turn Down Burke.
The Republican county convention
at Miller Endorsed Roosevelt's policies
and passed a strong Crawford indorse-
ment. Resolutions were passed favor
ing state primary law, also an anti
pass law.
Insurgents Are Hopeful.
Ih1rty-four delegates were chosen
and instructed for Crawford for gov
ernor by the Beadle county Repub-
llcan convention. Reports from over
the state are highly pleasing to the
insurgents, and at Crawford headquar-
tiers it is claimed the insurgent
strength in the convention will exceed
500.
For Gamble and Crawford.
At the Republican county conyen-
ton held at Elk Point twenty-seven
delegates were selected to the state
convention at Sioux Falls, with strong
| instructions for Gamble and Craw.
ford. The insurgents were in control
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
Denartment of InSnra nee.

Companys Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The Modern Woodmen of
America, corporation organized under
the laws of Illinois, has filed in this Office
sworn statement exhibiting it's condi-
ton and bsuiness for the year ending
December 81, 1905. conformable to the re-
quirements of the laws of this state reg
ulatng the business of insurance; and
Whereas, The said company has filed
in this Office duly certified copy of it's
charter, with certificate of organization.
in compliance with the requirements OF
the Insurance law aforesaid:
Now. Therefore, L. John G. Perkins,
Commissioner of Insurance of the State
of South Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowered through it's authorized agents
to transact its appropriate business of
Fraternal Life Insurance in this state,
according to law thereof. until the 31st
day of December, A. D. 1906.
In Testimony Whereof, | have ilereunto
set my hand and Official seal at Pierre,
this 18th day of February. A. D. 1906.
(Seal) JOHN G. PERKINS,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
BY H. E. Walseth. Chief Clerk.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
ANNUAL STATEMENT

A. ID. 1905.
OF the condition of the
MODERN WoODMEN OF AMERICA,
Organized under the laws of the State OF
Illinois, made to the Commissioner of
insurance of the State of South Dakota,
pursuant to the laws of said state. A.
T. Talbot. Head Consul; c.. w. Halves,
head Clerk. Incorporated May 5, 1884.
Commenced business Jan. g 1888. Prin-
clpal office, Rock Island, Ill.
BALANCE SHEET.
Amount of net or invested
assets Dec 81 of previous
year Observation-Disclosures. Sl,4s7. 47s07
INCOME DURING YEAR.
bers to the Association or
its agents without deduc-
lions for commissions or
other expenses, as follows:
Mortuary assessments So. sL65s, 7o6ss
Annual dues as per contract,
without any deduction
Whatever .-,......... ilbE6l.uu
Interest and rent. 81 1854
Cash received from all other
sources ..................... lol,Sib.l6
Total income ........ Ss,5o3a72.ss
Total net resources. .......... 9.9ii i50,75
DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR.
Loss. and claims. ........... $6,611 Sc
Advance payments returned
to rejected applicants. 4GS3.53
Commissions and fees re-
tanned by or paid to agents
on account of fees and dues 2S9o24,96
Salaries, etc. of managers
Nand agents not paid by
commits, ons ......t....... 11,sW,54
Salaries of officers. directors
and 'itors ............... 43,544.03
Salaries and other compensa-
tion of office employees. 15S,09T.36
SALARY supreme medical d.
rec ) Observation-Disclosures. 100000
All other items. ............. 404,915.55
Total disbursements ....,.. 81 -Sl.o64,&s
Balance ..........,.. ...... 2,ST,3S6.3 80
NET OR INVESTED ASSETS.
Cost value of real estate in
cash, exclusive of incum-
Lo oansFe On mort sss liirst ''s94'4o
iensl on real estate, furni-
Loans secured by pledge of
bonds, stocks and other
cs srs. L st,,css. ...::::::: ''2 1855 sS
Cash q deposits in banks on 800
emergency or reserve fund
account ......-....-. l,5i4,3Sb33
Total net or invested assets. 81 3s7,;;.sa.39
NON-INVESTED ASSETS.
Interest acr.'aed ............. $40 30
Rents accrued ............. 5000
Total non-invested assets. s10,G57 .s5
| Gross assets .................t. 2,39S, 043 "A
N''' go = 'L.iABlIl.iiTIF,s. SO
Losses adjusted due and un-
paid Observation-Disclosures. 500, 519M
| Salaries rents and office ex-
penseS due and accrued. 3N,TOI.9O
-
Total actual liabilities asa. 1921 ,22G "a
| Balance, net assets. .......... 2,2TG.S16SO
| CONTINGENT MORTUARY ASSETS
COR RESOURCESf,
| Mortuary assessments called
and not Vet due. ........... SSi0.0o0O0
Net amount due from mem
| befS HSi',tibNO
| CONTINGENT MORTUARY .LTABlLI-
| TIES.
| Losses in process of adjust
ment OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $500. 90
| Losses resisted ............. 77,5000O
Total contingent mortuary
| liabilities OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S56S, 90
BUSINESS IN, SOUTH DAKOTA DUR
ING THE YEAR 1908.
| Amount of policies issued
during the year ........... 81 ,j0S. 10000
| Losses paid during year...,,. 14G 100000
| Total receipts in state during
| ing year ................. S,47256
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31

M. 2. Guthrie, a young attorney Of
Pierre, is suffering from painful ac.
cident which may cost him the use Of
one eye. While getting breakfast for
himself at his homestead the lid flew
off can which he was using in max.
ing coffee, and the scalding liquid was
thrown into his face, severely burn.
Ing him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
Judge Declares Bonds Valid.

The suit brought by George v. Ay.
ers & Co. ct al. against the Hidden
Fortune Gold Mining company was de
cided at Deadwood in the circuit court
by Judge Rice, who held the first
mortgage bonds to be valid The
lien holders come prior to the bonds
to the extent of 100000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
SHOOTS LOVER; KILLS SELF.
Because She Would Leave Him, Man

Because She Would Leave Him, Man
Wounds Handsome Companion.
New York, May 81 Because she had
threatened to leave him and had
shown him a photograph Of her new
lover, John Kindrovics yesterday shot
and wounded Cecilia McGarry. hand.
some woman, in their apartments in
West Forty-fourth street. When the
police broke into his apartment, Kin.
drovics killed himself by a shot In the
brain. Miss McGarry will recover.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
STATE HOLINESS CAMP MEETING

Will Be Held Through Ten Days Near
City OF Mitchell.
The fourteenth annual camp meet
ing of the South Dakota State Holi-
ness association, auxiliary to the ma
tional, will be held in the beautiful
natura lgroye on the James river near
the mouth of Rock creek, three or
four miles east Of Mitchell. July IS
to %.
Rev. ]. L. Glasscock OF Cincinnati
will be the evangelist. Mr.. Glasscock
is an able preacher and man of
large experience.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31

the elevator got TO the bottom Of the
shaft on it's return trip the brave had
another sentence ready. He said:
Senat Bev, not worth cuss." and
stalked away gravely.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31

Christensen of Ashton died recently
from mysterious disease thought to
{ be rabies. The disease has reappear-
ed, the victim this time being fine
thoroughbred bull owned by Christian
sen. The animal became violent and
bit several horses in the pasture be.
fore he was killed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31

The people Of Clark county are SO
lawabiding that it has been found nee
essary for Judge Marquis to postpone
the regular May term of state circuit
court until September, not enough
cases being on the calendar to war
rant the holding of term at this time.
It even is doubtful if there will be any
jury cases by next September, and
Judge Marquis states that it is not
likely that 3 jury Will be called at that
time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
I Coll Works with Biuelow +.

Leavenworth, Kan, May 26. Henry
G.. Coll, former cashier Of the First
National Bank Of Milwaukee, serving
a ten-year sentence here, was yester
day assigned to work in the identif-
cation bureau. Frank q. Bigelow,
former president OF the bank. works
in the same department
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31

Old Man Giddles says that when he
hears young man say of married life,
ut is the only way to live" he knows
right away the young man has been
married for whole week
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
Acid IL Thrc,yn q yer Girl.

Billings. Mont, May 26--In q At Of
Jealousy It is alleged that Joe Grady
threw acid at Anne Stanley here yes.
terday. She was frightfully burned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
. O'!|'n8ress''..,
Monday.
Resume of the Weeks
Proceedings.

Washington, May %. Notwith-
standing that the leader of the minor
ity, Mr. Williams of Mississippi, in.
sisted upon the presence of quorum
throughout the day, delaying as much
as he could the orderly procedure OF
legislation, the house yesterday
passed twenty-five bills, six senate
and sixteen house measures.
The executive, legislative and judi
cial appropriation bill was passed by
the senate yesterday within three
hours from its first reading. 1t car,
ries appropriations aggregating 500,
S15,259, an increase of s59,S45 over
the amount reported to the senate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31

An old Indian from the Southwest
has been in Washington for while
and spends good deal of his time in
the senate gallery. He seemed to pay
special attention to Senators Spooner,
Teller and Beverage. The other day
he felt that he ought to express his
thoughts to some one. SO he picked
out Capt. Riley, the veteran who runs
the elevator. "Senat he Spoon, heap
good talk" he said. Riley agreed
with him. After five r,inutes 10 got
another idea shaped up. .Senat he
Tellah, heap good talk, too Riley
sssented to that also. By the time
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31

Several hogs belonging to n. NJ.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-05-31
Vote Down Insurgents.

At the Republican county conven-
tion at Mitchell thirty-one delegates
were elected to the state convention
at Sioux Falls. The insurgents at
tempted to show their strength in try
ing to prevent the passage Of the reso-
lutions which instructed the delegates
to vote as unit on questions and prop
ositions. They were out-voted by 81
to 2S. The delegates were instructed
for Congressman Martin for senator,
and for the nomination of Congress-
men Burke and Gov. Elrod.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-09-27
safety In rhunder.torm..

According to Professor Rowland, the
safest of all places in a thunderstorm
Is an iron bedstead. Lying on this,
n is in a kind Of metal cage which
acts as a lightning screen. This is
contrary to a very generally accepted
theory, as metal Of all kinds and forms
Is generally avoided under the belief
that it attracts the electric fluid. Trees.
experience shows, are very dangerous
places to shelter beneath In thunder
storms, and isolated trees more SO than
q clump, especially II near water. An
oak tree by the side Of a pond is con-
stdered by electricians as peculiarly
unsafe, but water and damp ground
are to be avoided quite as much as
trees. II the storm is directly over
head 1t would be safer to lie on the
earth nat than to stand up. Indoors
the safest placement to the ron bed
lis In the middle Of the rocm. and a
room In the middle Of the house IA
safer than at the bottom or top.
All drafts and air currents should be
avoided, and all metal objects, such as
mirrors. picture frames and wire bell
pulls, should be kept as clear as posi-
bic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-09-27
III. r. DENTON, Editor.
Republican State Ticket.


For Uuited States Senator
Robert r. Gomble,of Yankton
For Representatives in Congress
Philc Hall, of Brookings.
w. III. Parker, of Lawrence.
For Governor
Coe /. Crawford, of Beadle.
For Lieutenant governor
H. c. Shober, Of Hyde.
For Secretary of state
d. d. Wipf, of Hutchinson.
For Auditor
John Herring, of Campbell
For Treasurer
C. H. Cassill, of Lincoln. !
For Attorney General
S. W. Clark, Of Sphinx.
For Superintendent Public Instruc
Hans A. Ustrud, of Minnehaha
For Commissioner School and Pub
lie lands
o. G. Dakken, of Deul.
For Railroad commissioner
George Rice, Of Moody.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-09-27

The ash tree Is rich with superstition.
The old charlatans OF the middle ages
used 1t In their love potions, and the
damsels Of ancient times believed that
4 would enable them to make their
sweethearts true and help them to dis
cover their future husbands The in
habitants Of Iceland still look with
dread upon the use Of mountain ash as
fuel. Their belief that 1t will make
enemies Of all who gather round q
h~earthstone on which 1t burns Is deep
seated and was once almost universal
a Europe.
guperstitious seekers after good luck
may sim be found invoking the spirit
- The sven leaved ash, after the man.
nor Of the ancient tree worshipers,
With the verses:
Even ash. I do pluck thee.
Hoping thus to meet good luck:
Il no luck I set from thee
b wish thee ON . treeL
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-09-27
tumble
y Pie y
BY Louis j.. Strong
Copyright, 1905, by P. c. Eastment

You're a heartless %coquette! You've
driven my boy away forever! He's
gone-he's gone!'' Mrs. Hale walled,
with angry, fearful eyes.
"Gone?' Dora repeated, the indig-
nant red fading from her cheeks.
yes, gone, And | hold you little
better than a murderer, miss with
which startling declaration she was
leaving when Dora caught her arm.
Mrs. Hale, please tell me, do you
mean that Steve is really gone nowT'
Eyes, | do mean that he is really
gone now!' Mrs. Hale's eyes snapped
with vindictive satisfaction at the girls
distress. HE went across country IN
his buggy. meaning to stop at his UNI
cle's to tell them goodby. He'll take
the train at Lynchburg. oh, I'll never
see him again. and it's your doing, you
good for nothing She left the I'M
pleasant epithet unspoken and stalked
away.
Dora fed 10 her room and fell upon
her bed in a tempest of grief. IL had
not seemed possible that Steve could
carry out his threat and leave her. AS
she thought of II the long years ahead
without him seemed TO envelop and
smother her. She sprang up, gasping.
She must get out.
I'm going for a long ride, mamma"
she announced later, and, pulling her
cycling cap over her swollen eyes, she
rushed away.
She skirted the village with head
down, vowing she would not speak to
a soul, but an lnsistent voice hailed
her from a small house out on the
road, and Miss Prissy Allen. the old
maid seamstress, hurried to her.
"Of all people in the world!" Dora
groaned, dreading the sharp eyes and
usually sharper tongue of Miss Prissy.
1--WE heard all about II, Dora" Miss
Prissy said bluntly, but with unwonted
Kindness. II happened to be there
when Mrs. Hale came from your house,
and her wrath boiled over to me. | was
just going TO see you. I-I-want to-
advise you, my dear girl. Don't let
foolish anger and foolish pride ruin
your life. Never mind what Steve said
or did. You know he loves you, and
you love him. Let everything 60. Think
Of the long years.
"Oh, Miss Prissy," Dora broke In
tragically. II do think of them and how
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-09-27
TRANSFER OF TROOPS
PLANS COMPLETED FOR SENDING
SOLDIERS TO CUBA IN CASE
OF NECESSITY.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 26.-Plans
for the transfer of troops from the
United States to Cuba in the event Of
the failure OF Secretary Taft's mis-
sion to bring about a peaceful solu-
ton of the trouble there have been
completed.
That the events of the day, as told
In the press dispatches, have fastened
plans which have been long in prepa-
ration seems apparent. Additional
warships will reach Cuba within a few
days and will be ready to land ma
rines II necessary long before the reg
ular troops now awaiting orders can
be moved. Should armed interven-
ton come these forces will undoubted-
~ form the vanguard of the invading
army.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-09-27
Lucky

There is a right way and a wrong in
the picking up Of a horseshoe. . was
walking with a country bred boy along
a Somerset lane and saw one lying in
the crumbling summer rut. There is
a horseshoe" said 1. The lad sEyang
forward. but stopped suddenly before
his fingers touched the iron. But 1
won't pick 1t up" said he, "or l shall
spoil your luck" 1t may perhaps have
been only a point Of etiquette, but he
assured me that a horseshoe of my
finding could bring luck neither to him
nor to me If he touched 1t before me-
London Standard.