davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09
County School Letter.

The Misses Helen Kelley, of
Koupal school No. "a, Elizabeth
Merkel, of Stecklev school, No. %,
Kate 'Fierney, of Evers school No.
80, Bird Abbott, of Schtnoll sci,nol
No. 20, Myrtle E Grown of Clear
Lake school No Is, Isabel Trough,
Of Oschner school No. IL, Mary
E. Plattner, of Gum school No. 9,
Frances Minnich, of Plugraph, No.
70; Rnth Smith, of Klinkner, No.
16; Margaret Leisch, of Wysnph
No. 2l; and Emylen Brown, of
Grace, No. 25 are doing very COM
mendable work.
Gum school, No. 9, with its
| freshly tinted walls, new stove
shield, new book case, new diction-
airy and stand, and with the tasty
/ decorations the teacher has made,
presents a very pleasing appear
ance.
Hereafter when the county su-
perintendent visits school he will
| forward written report to each
school officer of the district giving
a general account of the conditions
| found there. In general this re-
port will deal with the following
points; School grounds neatness,
fence, trees, out buildings, founda-
ton, school house, school room,
water supply T; School furnishings !:
blackboards, erasers, maps, desks,
charts, dictionary, globe, library,
book case; The teacher: personal
appearance, preparation for d.ily
work, governing power, teaching
ability, general conditions; ile
pupils: order, interest, regularity
OF attendance, pupils not enrolled
compulsory school law; appara-
tus needed.
The purpose of this report is to
commend these things that are
good and to call attention to and
suggest proper change in those
conditions which are not good and
to make these visits of the great
est possible advantage and help to
the schools.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09
DIR. I. I. CHURCH
DENTIST
Office over Postofice.
Scotland, South Dakota.

: +
Prof. J. J. Manthey, principal Of
the High School received letter
last week stating that his brother,
George Manthey, of Minneapolis
who is an electrical engineer had
been seriously injured while put
ting in some electrical apparatus
near a steam pipe which burst
while he was working near it,
breaking his jaw and otherwise
seriously injuring him but at last
reports he was improving nicely
with very good chances for his re-
covery. Mitchell Clarion.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09

A. W. Armstrong a prosperous
tiller of Douglas Co. soil, residing
west of Armour, was in this city
today. He says he has already
shucked and cribbed 21oO bushels
of corn alone, averaging 70 bushels
a day and he is a man So years of
age. He still has 1000 bushels in
the field yet. There is no flies on
Mr.. Armstrong and his bumper
corn crop. belmont Record.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09
Preyentics, the new Candy Cold Cure

Preventics, the new Candy Cold Cure
Tablets, are said by Druggists to have
four special specific advantages over all
other remedies for cold. First They
contain no Qulnine, nothing harsh or
sickening. Second They give almost
instant relief Third Pleasant to the
taste, like candy. Fourth A large
box-4S Preventics at % cents, Also
fine for feverish children. Sold by r.
w Russell Drug Co.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09

With all the sand and gravel
easily available and the amount of
money appropriated each year.
there is no excuse for the poor
roads in Hutchinson county. Those
in charge in this matter should
pattern after Bon Homme county.
,-Olivet Leader.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09
Served as coffee, the new coffee

Served as coffee, the new coffee sub
stitute known to grocers everywhere as
DR. Shoop's Health Office, will trick
even coffee expert. Not a grain OF
real coffee in it either. Pure healthful
toasted grains, malt, nuts, etc. have
been so cleverly blended as to give a
wonderfully satisfying coffee taste and
flavor. And it is made in minute
too. No tedious 20 to 80 minutes boil
ing. Sold by R w. Russell Drug Co.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09

sonai use is not violation of The
anti cigarette law.
Coughs that are tight, or tickling
get quick and certain help from Dr.
Slloop's Cough Remedy On this az
count Druggists everywhere are favor
ing DIR. Shoop's Cough Remedy. The
tender leaves of a harmless lung-heal-
ing mountainous shrub give to DR..
Shoop's Cough Remedy its curative
properties. Those leaves have the
power to calm the most distressing
Cough, and to soothe, and heal the
most sensitive bronchial membrane.
Mothers should, for safety's sake, al
ways demand DIR. Shoop's. IT can.
with perfect freedom be given to even
the youngest babes. Test it once your
self, and see! Sold by Il. w. Russell
Drug Go.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09

Judge Frank B. Smith in test
case tried at Mitchell, holds that
the rolling Of a cigarette for per-
sonai use is not violation of The
anti cigarette law.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09
CHURCH SERVICES

The Methodist Episcopal chnrch
Rev. Charles Wilcox. Pastor
Preaching on Sabbath morning at,o:7o
Sabbath school at close Of morning service
Epwarth Leagve at $50 p.m.
Song service at7 1880 p. M, followed by gospel
sermon
Prayermeeting on Weo...s>.-, an. .ng at7:3o
The public is cordially invited to all of these
ervices Seats arefree. Strangers in the city
are always welcome.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09

Presbyterian Church
Rev. e. S. Horton: Phi. D., Pastor
Sabbathservices-Mor worshipIo:3o
Sabbath school at II m.
Y, P. S. @. E. at 700 p. m.
Evening service at 7:3o
Prayer and Conference meeting Wednesday
evening at 600
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-12-09

Ellis Logeman returned Tuesday
from Nebraska where he spent the
past four months. Hutchinson
Herald.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
From the Heart of Experience

What a thrill went through my heart when
read Myrtle Estes description Of the beau
tiful garden in the heart Of the poor cripple
boy. What a beautiful world we would have
II everybody would cultivate such flower
garden. And It is the privilege OF all TO 10
80, rich poor. sick or we'll. Even the poor
little shut-in. with beth feet cut off and man.
gled body, can cultivate this beautiful garden
What Blessed privilege to always be cheerful
and happy and scattering sunshine all around
Us. l am Sc years old; have raised 13 chill
dred, II 20 be grown and married with homes OF
their own. i now a widow with no home
that I can call my own, but my children nj,
tell me have q home with them, and always
love mg precious little grandchildren; not only
my own. but ! love ill good little children.
But parents Of this day and time are too
loose with their children. The good Book says
when II is old IL will not depart therefrom.
They should be taught to obey their parents
while very young: and to be cleanly and
economical. Actually. ] have seen parents .el
their little ones waste enough TO support them.
Mrs. Weglen, l sympsthlEe with you
raised seven boys and five girls, and as vol
say, most boys are lot Of trouble; ii takes
the grace OF God and great deal or patience
20 raise children. especially boys, TO make no
bic men and women, as you say you wish TO
do. And IL takes much prayer and faith in
God also. Now is your time to train the young
sapIling while he is young, before 1t becomes
the cnarled and crooked oak. do not believe
too much Of the rod and scoiding Is good for
a child, but enough Of the rod, and no scoding.
to make a child know IL must obey. II you
can gain the affection and love OF children anil
make them believe you love them, then they
are much easier to train.
May Cod bless you and help you to raise
your lit.le ones for God.
Well. this Is getting too lengthy. and for
fear II drops into the waste basket will say
God bless Miss Thomas and all the household
readers. MOTHER IN ISRAEL.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
Links in a Great Chain

Dear Miss Thomss: Like Eva in her last let
ter. I am a silent reader Of the valuable let
tiers.
lust few Of Eva's words have caused me TO
enter the list.
where she says: .'what like to sec is nice
kent house" and again where she says. II had
rather please my home folks than the whole
world and a thing woman likes Is decency and
order" has nv Endorsement.
I say and others sav the home Is community
by itself. An old Greek philosopher. considering
a grave social problem. observed that the home
is the unit and family community. And this Is
local communities; these communities make
states divisions and In time these latter form
the unified nation.
The league Of states Is the nation and fam
ily 20 the members Of the family. all leagued
together for the common good form a united
commonwealth
From this properly conditioned household is
evolved what We have called home Influence.
As the nations have rule. 20 the parent Is
vested with the natural power and authority to
regulate and control.
where a parent exercises authority as a, wise
ruler. and the members Of the family yield n
glad and loyal obedience. there Is 10 be q
peaceful. happy home. But the Joy Of each
household may he considerably enhanced by each
member being taught that he has something TO
90 10 make the home more joyous. From the
parents down 70 the youngest child. there IS
something that each one can do TO gladden. and
beautify the home. II Il wise 20 teach children
very early that they for the home. as well
80 the home for them. and that Il r. their dutv
and shonld be their 10y. 10 show their appreeia
tion q home ~ adding TO its brightness and In.
Every member Of the family ought so TO live
in the family that his observance viii be sore
u fet. chord missed from music. link gone
on How many families live this wsy7 IS
the question I leave for you TO say
Now. thanking Miss Thomas veFy much, II
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
Another Absentee

Dear Miss Thomas: The letter signed VIII
liam in today's Journal made me want to
shake hands with the writer We are too
quick TO condemn our without knowing the
circumstances We are not charitable enough
we do not even give them the beenfit Of the
doubt. II So-and-So told It we think II must
be true; when one does the least thing which
we do not think right we are ready to censure
and the same temptation. we might fall as
they did.
Judge not lest We be judged" and n we
would follow the teachings laid down how
much sweeter this life would be. I find that
the majority Of people are too ready TO con-
denim without proof and yet the Bible says,
Let him who is without sin be the first to
cast a stone" Let U.S. instead Of scorning
those who do not walk think right.
try to teach them not only by our example,
but by kind words and helping hands. Let
them know are interested in them and
nine times out OF ten IL will help them more
than the best sermon they have ever heard.
am sure Mrs Holly Leaf appreciated the
kind construction put on her letter and the
sympathy expressed.
We know there are many trials and cares
in this life, single married. but we must
put on the brave front and bear them. He will
not nut more on us than we can bear, though
sometimes we grow weary under our load.
But remember He says Come unto me ye who
are weary and heavy laden and 1 will give
you rest" I hope all Of you read Rev. Alex
Dealers sermon IAN Ideal Rest" enjoy
crime. Get put your rusty pen and give us
another good letter
BLANCHE
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
Don't Pity Yourself

Dear Miss Thomas: have thought for long
time / would write a few lines 10 our page.
enjoy IL so much. ! always look for Chat first,
and enjoy all the good letters as well as Chat
Your columns are always so full OF good sensl-
HE. friendly things. OF all the good letters
from the sisters ! enjoy the flower talks most,
for dearly love flowers. I have a pretty yard,
also about forty house plants, all started this
year as we lust bought this farm last fall
MY neIghbors and friends have been so nice &c
me. dividing with me. and / certainly do ap
preciate them.
am sorry for you. Holly Leaf. sorry to think
any woman blessed you say you are could be
20 Disseminated. What a pretty picture
good husband and sweet little babies. Whet
a blessing IL is 20 stand in your door and see
ten Of your nelglbors' houses and the little
white church You say you do all your work;
surely 81 you are able to do that you able
20 60 TO church and 70 find time occasionally
TO visit some of those nelghborS. You say you
sometimes think Of leaving home and dlsap
pearing II the earth had opened and swallow
ed you mp. An. dear! the earth will cover us
all sooner later and the question is. are we
ready TO 20 when summoned TO come
You say you have prayed but It seems as II
your prayers are not heard. Was IL with the
right spirit? The God OF Love that sent His
Son to suffer, bleed and die for our sins will
never fail TO answer prayers, II we go to Him
in the right way.
Don't pity yourself don't grumble. but look
for the beauty and good in all things and he
happy.
write to our page. have choice but think
all are good writer's. Wishing you. Miss Thorn
as. and all the rest contentment and blessed
with health. I will say goodbye. POPPY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
RECORD IS
BROKEN BY S0MMER

' MOURMELON-LE-GR France,
Aug. I-Roge- Sommer, the French avia-
tor, today beat the worlds record for
prolonged fight in an aeroplane. His ma
chine remained in the air for hours "a
minutes and 10 seconds.
Sommer started at 3:14 O'CLOCK this
morning in the bright moonlight. At the
beginning he Travelled slowly near the
ground at elevations running from 6 to
30 yards. After the machine had be-
come limbered up the aviator increased
his speed and the coming OF daylight
showed him travelling and maneuvering
easily.
When 1t became evident that he had
beaten the duration record held by Will
bur Wright. the assembled crowd cheered
wildly and as Sommer came to the ground
at Il minutes and 10 seconds past he
was given an ovation.
NJ Sommer is one of the new school OF
French aviators, several OF whom have
recently made records that would have
attracted worldwide attention a year
ago. On July q he maze flight OF l
hour, % minutes and 80 seconds. August 2
he flew miles in 10 minutes, which is at
the rate of 45 miles an hour, and on Au-
gust he made a flight of a. few seconds
over two hours. He Is using a Dl-plane
Of the Voisin type.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
The Work of Nv Hands

Dear Household: May I peep in this
loveIy day7 / get very lonely. as my four
Oldest children are going TO school Ny
dear sister Is staying with me. so that
they come and go as they wish.
she Is very quiet Ny baby boy
gets 50 lonely he takes several
maps a day. Ny children have three
miles TO walk to school. but they have
a good teacher. and IL they are a little
late she doesn't scold them. and they
think more OF Miss Alice than any teacher
they ever went 20. and 1 think they are
learning real fast.
IN their chicken business? 1 have had
very bad luck With my little chicks I
Rave had over 100 Matched out. but the
hnwlE have taken half Of them. There
Il hawk that sits around my house out
at the edges OF the woOcs and squeals
on and on all day. You Just ought to
see my morning glory vines. they are so
fne. and have such pretty blossoms.
am going to save all seed and viii send
some 10 anyone that will send a stamped
ssif-addressed envelope. I have a pretty
carnation in bloom that 1 raised from
seed this year. II any OF the readers
have any OF the old-time grass plnks.
please let me know and what they wish
IN exchange for them.
I certainly .sympathize with. Mrs. Deyora
Daniel. as I know all about being sick
ana having little children and not being
ale q attepd to them We may be re-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
Sixteen Years a Shut-In

Dear Household Friends:It has been quite
a long while since was with you all. but II
wasn't my fault. presume the office cat got
my other letter: but do not get out Of heart.
IL I did perhaps. I'd long ago have been
numbered among the dead. So I'm going TO try
again. ~.
Perhaps Miss Thomas thought my other let
tiers were too much Of the indigo type for
indeed IL hard TO write otherwise when
was laboring under mental torture. besides
constant bodily pain. I win only say that
am no better since my last operation over a
year ago. and the 18th OF this month was the
18th Of my invalidism anniversary.
long time to suffer. isn't st. dear ones. o,
get so lonely and, sad. 80 down-hearted some
times. But were you to drop in you'd not Judge
by my face. for I've learned the secret Of
hiding pain and heart ache from the world.
Why does IT help people to complain and
frown and make people miserable. Long ago
determined to be cheerful and patient for
sake OF those around me and now I'm often
asked How can You he 80 cheerful suffering
as you DO" smile and say. cultivated II,
for your sake we'll for others" This is
beautiful. ideal summer afternoon, but
lonely for me, for don't think even many of
the neighbors are at home and the thought
alone. The mail even failed 10 bring me
whlte-winged messenger this morning and ..
how disappointed was. My friends amidst
the pleasure Of sweet old summer time forget
the promised letter, not dreaming what It
means to = shut-in. to be deprived Of this lit
tie token OF thought But such is life to those
nlNlEE n EOOQ time. IneN are TOO busy 10
stop TO send a little ray Of sunshine into dark
ened lives. I am not complaining. understand:
but it's often the case. my friends have been
wonderfully kind through all these years and
I'd be hsartless TO complain while summer
days furnish much Amusement and pleasure
10 them.
rvc had one real sweet day this week.
though I wasn't at all easy. One Of my un-
known correspondents gotten up through the
dear Journal visiting near me and neither
Of US knew about 1t until one day neigh
Dor girl spoke Of and to her surprise.
learned she was near her invalid correspond
emit OF course I was delighted TO have these
two neighbor girls come with her to spend
the day and how did talk OF the Household
writer's and the ones admired most.
Eula Lee this friend lives real near you.
. perhaps. you and too will meet some sweet
day She IL Just a. sweet and charming as
her letters were. even more So
see frowning at this rnmbling
letter win bid you all hearty good by
ANNIE PEAvY.
Roanoke, A, Route s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
DRASTIC PROHIBITION
BILL UP IN ALABAMA

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 6.-What Is
generally regarded as the most drastic
prohibition law ever brought to the at
tention o fanny legislature, has been In
troduced in the house by Representative
Fuller The new instrument is all sweep
ing; it provides for the searching, raid
ing and confscation of property and
makes contraband the storage of all IL
ouors. All corporations must agree, by
its terms, not to violate the law In any
measure. The bill was referred to the
temperance committee.
The bill provides:
That buildings shall not be let for the
sale of intoxicants.
That any right or lease is forfeited in
case a tenant violates the laws.
That liquors shall not be advertised in
newspapers or on bill boards or by dodg-
ers.
The keeping of liquors in any place
but a residence is prirna facie evidences
that they are kept for sale.
Delivery to any public place an evidence
of sale.
1t shall be a misdemeanor for any
railroad or boat man to be intoxicated
while on duty.
In case of injury by any drunken man
to another, damages can be had or the
man who sold the liquor.
Heavy fine for any who sell from be-
hind screens or other obstruction.
Right to raid and break open any place
thought to contain violators OF the laws.
Witnesses who refuse to testify are in
contempt; judges shall charge and the
grand juries must indict; servants may
not be excused from testifying against
principals; storage of liquors IN public
places a violation; prohibits soliciting for
outside houses; prohibits shipping from
one point to another; sheriff shall pro-
cure lists OF United States licenses every
month and have them published in heavy
black type, with the name and location OF
the business.
All houses or places Of business OF
any kind where liquors are held, sold.
distributed, divided. stored, kept, or where
any violation Of the liquor laws is al
lowed or any evasion of 1t, are. declared
nuisance and may be abated by bill out
of the chancery court.
Prohibited liquors are to oe contra
band where stored in violation OF law
and may be destroyed; search may be
made by warrant; presence Of govern
ment license prima facie evidence OF
guilt; druggists are protected If they
are bona fde; liquors shall not be re-
ceived for shipment or storage; no
one shall drink intoxicating liquors
on trains.
No charter will be given TO any firm
or corporation except with the stipu-
lation that ii shall in no wise violate
the prohibition laws and such char
ter is forfeited If there is violation.
Solicitor may begin prosecution; no
person shall act as friend in pro-
curing a sale; c. o. d. shipments are
prohibited.
Fines are graded from $50 TO $4,000,
and Imprisonment may run to six
months in each case.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10
Another Phase

Dear Household: I have been a reader OF
Household for a good while and have often
thought Of writing. but never did. But VIII IN
Holly Leafs letter came l could help IL no
longer. I see she r. In trouble and. needs adj
vice and sympathy. Maybe she, like myself.
had DO mother OF anyone else 10 go TO. 80
advice Ladies' are supposed % be kind hearted
and sympathetic, but generally critieise ana
scorn another Womans mistakes much more
than men 90.
was grown and that makes II hard for her to
give up her free childhood life. think II Is
awful FOR girl to marry before she is grown L
I married. and have always loved my boy hus-
band. who was Just IS when We married, AMI
has always done the best he knew, but II Is
much harder for people 90 young 20 understand
one another. and TO understand their duty as
man and wife.
a eontented mind and pure heart. and II you
and your husband are not Christians, give youi
hearts and children to God. I am sure you
happiness. that's not in this world. We who
do cur duty win get that in heaven.
Mrs. ". II. FELTON, expressed my sentiments
on sensible housekeeping exactly. as ! think
the mothers feelings are the first thing 10
consider.
Mrs. weglcn. that boy. I know. is dear
that they are obeyed. He should have been
convinced long aEo. brt IL Is not too late.
lived In town last year and my boy. th"u
~ years Of age, who has an awful will OF
HIS own. set IN 20 run away and 1t took me
good while to break him from Il. Some OF
my neighbors said ] could not. but did He
has learned ne must mind and now l scarcely
ever have 70 punish him. and he loves me bet
ter than anyone in the world. II ! had not
taught my children to obey don't know what
we would have done. for my health Is very
ponr and ] can't run after them II wanted TO-
Dear Holly Leaf. ''As some flowers at night
time fold their leaves around them. guarding
their golden hearts against intrusion. may
your heart be closed against thoughts Of evil"
Sincerely. MORNING GLORY.