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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
SOOTHING THE WAVES.
oiIins the Waters When the Seas Are
Runnind Hiuh

When the captain of wave beaten
ship pours oil upon the waters he does
not empty a barrel Of kerosene over
the side He has somebody stitch up
three or four cotton bags, which he
fills first with oakum and zen with
oil, usually equal parts of - oil and
kerosene. The bags are then tied
tightly at the tops and pricked all over
with a sail needle to permit the oil to
exude and are hung from the boat
davits and weather chains to drip their
contents on the raging pillows. The
bags must not be allowed to get emp
ty, but must be refilled every two
hours. For six bags ten gallons OF
oil are used in thirty hours. Some
times IL It is very cold the OIL congeals
and will not run out through the holes
fast enough, and the mouth Of the
bag is then loosened to let It escape
in that way. Its effect is magical on
a rough sea. A huge comber will
arise, threatening to bury the laboring
vessel under tons of water, but will
strike patch Of oil no larger than a
common dining table and subside IN
an instant into a smooth, round swell
which the ship rides like q cork.
The use Of OIL is also valuable aid
in wearing ship In a gale and high
seas. A few gallons Of paint oil over
the lee quarter enable the vessel to
perform the maneuver in perfect safe
ty without taking a drop Of water on
board. When a boat ships 80 much
water that 1t is impossible to get the
oil bags slung In position without run
ming the rtsk Of being swept over
board ah ordinary bed sheet saturated
with paint OIL tied TO rope and al
lowed to noat wfn soon calm the seas
sufficiently to permit men to move
about the decks safely. Paint OIL il
agreed to be the best to use, rape seed
OIL and porpoise OIL rank next but
kerosene is not satisfactory unless
mixed with some other oil.-New York
Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
THE SUMMIT OF Full.
When Morning Breaks Over the Yer,
Top Of Japan.

Suddenly a spark, fame and then
a burst Of fire, and, 10 and behold,
the rosy morning is awake once more
on Fujfs pearly crest while Japan,
below, is yet enveloped in the filmy
mists of night.
The pilgrims fall on their knees and
bow their heads to the ground in ado
ration, and with much lingering of
rosaries the plaintive cadence of their
prayers rises like a lamentation to the
heavens above.
At Benares, the sainted city of the
Hindoos, as the sun rises each morn
ing across the holy Gauges the pray
the roaring of the sea. But even this,
one of the greatest and most stirring
religious spectacles of the world, Is
not more picturesque than that little
band Of pilgrims 'twixt heaven and
earth. high up In the blue profound,
on the very top Of Japan, kneeling in
praise before the great orb which is
the emblem Of their empire
Never to have seen sunrise from the
summit of Fuji Is never to have really
seen Japan.
The kindly nature which made this
lovely land has surpassed all its other
efforts in the lavish profusion with
which 1t has scattered It's favors
around the sacred mountain. Ripping
rills and roaring rivers, dancing cas-
cades and laundering waterfalls,
feathery woods and deep forests there
are on every side, but Of all these
glories the most enchanting are the
lakes which lie embosomed like fash
ing jewels among the hills.
OF them all Shoji and Motosu are
the most beautiful, the latter excelling
In the exquisite sapphire blue Of its
waters and its dainty, delicate beauty
all other lakes In Japan and challeng-
ing comparison with the fairest wa
tiers Of the world.-Herbert G. Pointing
In Metropolitan Magazine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
Notice of Bids for Sewer Construction,

July " Wo
Notice Is hereby given, that sealed bids
will be received by the city council of the
City OF Webster, South Dakota, at the
office of the city auditor of said city up to
the 23rd day of August, 1902 at 8 o'clock 10.
lateral sewers to the sewer system of said
City OF Webster, in accordance with the
plans and specifications of the city engi-
neer, ON file in the Office of the CITY aud
itor and of the city engineer of said civ.
said sewers to be constructed on the fol-
lowing streets:
Beginning at the intersection of Rail-
road avenue and Second street and
extending northeast ON Railroad avenue
one Cd block.
And, beginning at the intersection Of
Fourth avenue and Second street. in Bush
and Wander Horck's addition to the CITY
block. W
All bids shall be for the price per Inca,
foot Tor 6fnch sewer pipe, and for each
manhole afid catch basin, and must he
accompanied by certified check in the
sum OF 10000 to guarantee that the bidder
wall enter into q contract and furnish
Dond tor The fulfillment thereof In case
ms DIG is accepted, the successfui bidder
being required to enter into q bond run
ming e said city, to the full amount Of
That the bidder whose bid is accented
agrees at the option of the City OF Web
ster, 10 accept at their face value specisI
aeseesment certificates.
said city council reserves the rirht IN
reject any and all bids.
BY order Of the city council.
Albert Smith,
City Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

A tankard was made Of precious
metals, of pewter or Of wood. Among
the most ancient specimens are the
"peg tankards." These are said to have
been introduced by st. Dunstan as a
check on the intemperance OF his day.
Pegs marked the tankard at Intervals
beyond which the drinker was not 70
90, else he had more than his com
rades. But, curiously enough, this De
vice proved the means OF aggravatlhg
the evil It was intended to remedy, Tor
as a refinement on st. Dunstan's sim
pie plan the most abstemious drinkers
were required when the tankard went
round to drink precisely to peg indi-
Gated, whether their heads could stand
the amount of such "distempering
draft" or not. Thence comes the
phrase, HE Is a peg too low."-London
Spectator.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
Thursday, July 70, 1909.
From Butler Herald.

Sam BUTLER, who has been attending
court in Webster the past week returned
home this morning.
Miss Lena Rankes, OF Webster,
arrived here Tuesday morning for a
visit with relatives and friends.
ALI Butler returned from Webster
Tuesday night with the new Ford auto
they purchased from II. J. Herman.
Geo. Chapman, of Webster, and Chas.
Knott, Jr., Of Bristol, were here Tues
day. George was here professionally
and Chas. just came along.
T. e. Haugen, Of the Chilson- Haugen
Mercantile company, and DIR. Herman
autoed over from Webster Monday on
business and pleasure.
Perry Molloy, Chas. Cummings, Dave
Davis and Pete Peterson went to Pick.
erel lake for a days outing. They
went over in Mr.. Peterson's auto.
The Chilson Grain company are
rebuilding their elevator that was
burned early this summer. They began
work Monday and it win be completed
in time to receive grain soon.
H. r. Denton, editor Of the Reporter
and Farmer, and A. @. Paulsen, were
here from Webster Monday soliciting
advertising for the Day County Fair to
be held there In September
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
From Bristol Democrat.

w. w. Knott and family spent Sun
day at Enemy Swim lake.
Frank Lapinski was mp from the
county seat Wednesday night
Geo. Chapman and mother came up
from the county seat Monday.
Senator Yeager was calling on his
Bristol friends last Thursday.
HI. +. Hansmeier, the real estate man,
was o Webster visitor Thursday.
Joe Marx, Jr, has been in Webster
the past week serving on the jury.
M. Meuer and family spent several
days camping at Enemy Swim lake last
week
Chris Grue, and wife, of Webster,
visited with friends and relatives here
oveI Sunday.
Attorney Woodwork and wife were
here from Webster Monday for brief
visit with friends.
Chris Seefeld, of Webster, was look
ing after his real estate interests in this
vicinity Monday.
Rex Harris and Sig Egeland were
here from Webster Thursday looking
after some real estate deals.
Chas. DaEll, O. A. Raridon and J. o.
Gullander were among the bushes Wis.
itors to the county seat Wednesday.
Will Roth and Geo. Debilzan passed
through here Saturday on their way to
Enemy Swim for brief outing.
H. l.. Sexton and family returned
from weeks outing at Enemy Swim
Tuesday night. They are still few
fish left in the lake.
Thursday morning about six o'clock
r. p. Brokaw died at his home in Bris.
tol after long illness. For several
weeks his condition has been critical,
and at no time during his illness was
their any hope Of recovery. The
deceased was one of the first settlers In
I Day county, having come here In 1880
when the Milwaukee railroad ended al
this point. He purchased the first
lot and erected the first house on pres.
emit site Of the town, and during the
twenty-nine years he resided here he
has been engaged in the hotel business
and has always been prominently iden.
titled with the growth and development,
Of the town and county. Deceased
leaves wife, two sons. William and
Lawrence, and an adopted daughter
Mrs. John Frommel, of Groom.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

1T win help actors in gesturing cor
rectly," said playwright, ito remen-
Der that all gesticulation Is an inner
itance from our simian ancestors. We
show adherence best by the same
movements with which we would re-
pei a wet dog. We show affection by
the movements with which we would
receive loved physical object. We
move our heads from side to side to
signify mo- because that was the way
our monkey ancestors avoided prof
fered and undesirable morsel of food
We nod for yes because that was the
way our monkey forbears reached fol
an acceptable morsel."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
The Tournament.

The annual tournament of the Web
ster Gun Club. on July % ami q, was
one of those affairs that make glad the
heart of the shooting cranks" The
ground location and its surroundings
ara all that could be desired The fine
grove afforded abundant shelter from
the suns hot rays and this fine resting
place seemed to place the shooters in
that happy mood that call forth good
stories and good singing CD Rusty"
Barber, Ed Schwartz and Hanse Adkins
were the leaders of the song p stunts
and even Though they grated on ones
nerves, they seem to have been appre-
ciated by some tthe singers Frank
Seaas certainly keeps things moving in
the mirth line. His wireless" tele-
grams from Aberdeen were appreciated
by those who had been to the Aberdeen
shoot. Jack" Martin was Johnnie"
on the spot all the time and Jack"
makes a crackerjack IN his line Of tour.
nament work. Sherbino, Tegtmeier,
Merger and all the local celebrities put
shoulder to the wheel and assisted in
making the shoot good. Dick Ebling
was ont for only few minutes-the
writer is of the opinion that "Dick"
was afraid that Sears would" wind him
and that certainly would be h on
Dick.
The scores the first day were excep-
tionally good. johnson, of Cowell,
Mimi, and Nelson, Of Sisseton. being
down only out of $50. The shooting
OF Block, Martin End Sherbino was also
Of first. class grade. The shooting Of
second day was more difficult Adkins.
OF Sisseton, was the star actor with q
run Of ITO.
The club event was merry chase,
the "wind mp" being between Block. OF
Webster, and Wilson, of Sisseton. Will
son winning by one bird. This same
fellow, Wilson, was going some this
day and missed only II out Of $50
The professionals were H. @. Taylor,
of U. NJ. @. and Remington Arms COM
pany; "Duckie" Dockendorf, of
Dupont Powder company; H. Borden,
of Ballistite Powder company; p. r.
Barber, of "Dead Shot; Geo. Kreger,
of Winchester; G.. A. Olson, of Peters
Cartridge company and O. w. Brown,
of u. NJ G.. and Remington Arms COM
pany.
u. NJ. @. "Bill" Brown looked after
the office and cash. He has been on
these jobs for years, so enough said
| The scores are as follows:
| Shot at 800.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
Quick Wit.

In the days when Rowley Hill was
bishop Of the Isle Of Man one Of his
clergymen, bearing the name Of Tears,
came to say adieu to his bishop on
getting preferment.
The parson said: "Goodby, my lord!
] hope we may meet again, but If not
here In some better place."
The bishop replied, IL fear the latter
IL unlikely, as there are no Tears In
heaven"
mo doubt" wittily answered the
parson, you are right that our
chance Of meeting is small, as one
reads Of the plains Of paradise, but
never Of any Hills there"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
Order to Show Cause on Filing
ton to Sell Land.
July % w.
state of South Dakota,


state of South Dakota,
In County Court:
Tn the matter of the estate OF Bergit ~
Svang, deceased. .o,,.an
On filing the petition OF John ~ -
a. administration of said estate, setting
forth the amount of personal proPeIty
which has come into his hands, ana tne
disnosition thereof; the amount u uSo'e
outstanding against said estate, ana
description of the real estate OF whlSn
said deceased died seized, ana the Go that
tion and value thereof; and praying thai
iicense be to him granted to sell all OF SAID
real estate at public sale: and II appear
mo nv said petition that it is necessary,
and that IL would be for the best interest,"
az said estate and the persons interested'
TO sell the whole of said estate. .o,
IN IL Ordered, that all persons lnteIested
in said estate appear before the Judge OF
this court, on Monday, the Z3rd Gay Oh
August 1909 at IL o'clock M, at the court
room of said court in Webster, Day County,
then and there TO show cause, II any tneIe
be, why license should not be grantea 20
said administrator to sell said real estate
accordinp to the prayer of said petition.
II is further ordered that a copy OF TINS
order shall be published for four success
i've weeks in the Reporter and Farmer, a
weekly newspaper published at webster
in said county and personally server up sI
all persons interested in said estate resld-
ing in said county, and upon all persons
interested according to law.
Done by the court at webster, .. D'
this 18th day of July, 1903.
BY the court:
Sherman NJ. Duggan,
Attest: Judge of the county court
Bert E. Johnson.
fSeal)
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
A Hypocrite.

Little Willie Say, pa, what Is hyp-
ocrite7 Pa-A hypocrite, my SON, Is
q man who publicly thanks the Lord
for his success and then gets mad ev-
cry time anybody insinuates that be
isn't mainly responsible for 1t himself.
Chicago News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

Some Webster People Fail to
Realize the Seriousness.

The constant aching of bad back,
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches of kidney ills
Are seIious-if neglected.
Dangerous urinary troubles follow.
Francis MCGOWAN. retired farmer
Fourth Street. Milbank. s. D., says
"About fifteen years ago the doctor
told me my kidneys were affected and
WAS laid up a. that time unable TO al
any work and could scarcely eel
asonrd. About . year ago I suffered
again from pains across my back and
through The kidneys. These gradually
grew worse and my rest was broken
many times during the night on account
Of having TO pass the kidney secretion,
. frequently. When learned q
poan's Kidney Pills / procured . DO,
and began their use a. directed. MI
book h NOW stronger and my kidney
nro normal. lam much better In ever,
way and give al the credit 70 Doan'
Kidney Pills.
roe sale BY al dealers. Price s
cen1s. Foster. 1lilburn o.. Buffalo
How York. solo agents for the Units'
c>s)es.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

Mr.. Saphedde- Enthusiasm is fne
thing. Now. l am always being car
ried away BY enthusiasm. Miss Caus-
TOUCHES, but the trouble Is It doesn't
carry you far enough Philadelphia
Record.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

Parson-Oh. Mira Hostess, how did
ycu SLIGO this meat In your sandwiches
% evenly3 Mrs. Hostess (deliehted)-
Oh. easilyl We used my husband's
safety raxor.-Judes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

What would you do II papa should
die, Charlie?" asked the father before
a room full Of company.
Send away the ugly nurse girl and
get the pity one aginr-Iondon Tit
Bits
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
FOR SALE.

Improved farm of 100 acres
two miles north of Bristol, SD.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29
so ACRES HOG FENCED
20 ACRES cow PASTURE
NO WASTE LAND

Selling to 60 to Texas Pan
handle.
Fred w. Bowen.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

The Long and ehert u a.
~He may win the raca"
Yes; he's short legged. but long
wlnded. Detroit Free Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-07-29

Sam Buhler, who has been attending
court in Webster the past week returned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-03


Before the largest crowd whleh
has attended game this year seat
Tia lost out TO raeeins Yesterday ~
= score u to 9, Il all happened In
the sixth. when there was ham.
mNEing heA whieh left the Turks
completely out u the running
Two home russ BY Swain and
kallnekey. right In succession, three
doubles and single did the trick.
That Il the warai riontinE Harry
Rush has received this year. naker.
Of Tacnma. had tho Turks helpless
from start 10 NHlsh They simply
eaait not find him whan hlnHoes
wera needed
Tacouaa ruatar4, whs came over
coupe Of thousand strong. were we'll
rewarded. The bunch paraded from
down town 70 the grounds, led by =
eraen- coated braaA hand which Was
thsrs a-plenty with the noise gag
II was s r. o. fur the sranlistanti
white the field WAS 20 fNtl Of people
that the out garden cara-takefs had
little ruom 10 work In. Two haze
hits were numerous on this account.
for anything that was hit 90 hoated
into the crowd gave the eioutef two
sacks
with the exception Of the aiaugh-
tar In the sixth Il WAS almost a eass
Of ono. two. three and to work
akRsn Other hita there we're. but
thdy were scattered atsl DID little
damage. Il was ftna game, finely
won by tbs visitors The seofu.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-03
INDICATIONS POINT TO
BIG BASEBALL YEAR
FANS ARE PLEASED WITH
puo,s YOUNGSTERS AND
ARE TURNING OUT.

From present Indications this 4
going to be a big yeaF In baseball
Tha fans have great eonfidenfe 10
Dug, and are ticklud 20 death with
the bunch u diamond artists he has
apfuBg on IA.
Every day now the attendance Is
rrttlnR bigger. OF course Tacoma
helped out In yaaierday's Knms. bat
during other days tho bunch turned
out IN fine style
Seattle In past years. has not had
tha attendance at games In proper
tibn 10 other rities, This year should
show greater attendance thHn any
other. FOR It Ia long time since
Seattle has had better team than
she has now. II seer.
And Dug Is doing bis best 10 see
that the men hold to H. There Ia
little or no need for II. however. for
the gang 8eemH to feel as though
they wanted to give the best that
h In them. Then there Il Old Mike
Lynch. one Of the most popular
players the Northwest has RIVER seen.
He Is ono u those fellows ahnfp III
handling hts men. bat SLOW 70 ofttis
else when mistakes arc made Oh
Mike r. there with the little fathefiy
advice. hut he has that faculty Of
not speaking IN anger to his play
erH or ''buwllnR' them out before the
crowd. That "a the most serious
rpiFlate a manager can make Play
nrH, "a with everyone else, 40 not
like 10 be called down" In public.
Mikes way Of doing Il ia to 60
up and throw an arm over the play
er'E shoulder then talk in tone
YOU couldn't hear were you but q
couple Of feet away.
There IL never game played but
what some funny little incident
turns up, That IL one Of this lesser.
but strong. features which warm the
hearts of the fans and bring them
10 games
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-03
AN AMERICAN ARTIST WHO
HAS SCORED A TRIUMPH
What the Leading Musical Critics Say Of
Miss Myrtle Evyn
Praise Chicago Girl Pianist


Beautlini Miaa Myrtle Elyyn,
Tho Chicago planiakwho haa stirred
the hearts, u royalty throughout
European capitals, came into her
own at Orchestra hall when gha
MAIDS her debut among 'hoino
folk. q
Five years ago ahN was a child
Of promise discovered BY the
late Can Woifhnhn Nav she has
Developed Into n tall. finely pro.
poftloned young woman, whose
beauty pleaAea tho heart, aud who
showa BY her bearing that she -
accustomed to approval. though
she has not outgrswn the Elrlish
modeaty with which to receive II.
Musical critics hail her as the com.
Ing WOMAN pianist OF the world IL
Chicago American.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-03

from addsg his name To the long
list Of injured mon. who every year
are crippled and forced out Of the
EAmei
Yesterday Mike Lynch, the TnfA'u
big Irish captain. vas spiked by
haker, Me Tacoma twirier. Il was
doesn't make any difference. Mixes
shina are dug %. and ons can never
tell shat will be the outcome chen
cold steel sfnhlos through fleah.
Lock at the picture. II shows
Napoleon Iaiole. the great second
when he was taking a furioush
az tho result Of stopping act Of
spikes. Tho picture was taken
whom Larry was watching a
game IA an object lesson It Is
hard 10 beat. Here Ia a ball play.
or. captain and manager Of a team.
upon whose services an estimate
Of s7a 1000 would be considered
low, out Of the game for weeks.
llla club needed him. the public
wanted to see him play, and hia
absence was a blow. not only 10
his teaipn prospects. but 10 the
box office, for, beyond question,
laioie Is one Of the greatest draw
lng cards In baseball.
consider this Picture good
Illustration Of my contention that
tpikes must DO abolished don't
YOU,
lAIole Ia but one Of many players
who have been injured. There are
others Don't YOU think apihea
woun he better In the discard than
on baseball ahoesi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-03

nilly Stage used to--tfying 10 be Oh
top u every rlaY
ferrina gives hts decisions In a
clear voice. is nuYsr In q hurry, and
bis motions IN rendering decision
sre clear and feruthie Tie is in no
danger Of baink mIsunserstsod
Paffins Is not familiar with coach.
&c OF players. lie has reputation
as hard man to bluff I'd l#at as
soan elscs a rawdy spectator az
would a fewiy player, fsFfina sala
Jne DAY. when asked what he thought
u some etstrepefoss fans whose
eaHdHss was anything hut pollta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-03
Chicago Gill Makes Debut
Myrtle Eists Wesi@s Americas Tear
sy GtsinK Phase Reeitsi 81 Or
ehs.srs Hall stage News.

A very pronounced success was
won By Myrtle ElfYn. the young
Chicago pianist. at her American
debut at Orchestra hall last night
Her friends. and many Of them
were there. hhowetsd Upon her
many flowers aud much applause.
but her success went much beyond
merely pleasing friendly audi.
euro.
Miss Eiryn Ia capable Of big
thinga in the pianisiic world. She
ia. first Of all. remarkably beauti.
full. and. Agalt. her planlatie equip
ment lie OF the best. Chi
cage Journal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-03

Amans the men who have made
good IN tho American league this
year Is Umpire -nuii- Pstrsns. who
wurksd with the veteran Jack shsri.
dan as the opening Fsnies In ".
Louis rsfsine'u work created a IA
Yufahls impression. aud he asnson-
sifaiaf that he knuNs how 10 run a
ball game
In appearance rsrflae resembles
Umpire Jack EEsn whose name
isltvcs a bitter Easte in the mouths
n many American leaEuers lie
acts On the field VERY much like