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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

The conference to be held at Huron
this week under the call Of Chairman
Richards has a delicate duty to per-
form in the selection or endorsement
OF only one candidate for each state
Office and two candidates for congress.
The republicans of North Dakota
were compelled to adopt similar tao
tics In order to have ar equal show
with the democrats. The stalwarts
at their Huron meeting chopped off
candidates until there was only n
left for any one position. There
seems to be little desire among the
progressives to enter into the cam
paign with two candidates for any
n Office against one standpatter,
and 1t will be little less than folly to
do SO. The announcement Of Attor.
ney Dillon of Yankton that he will
be a candidate for congress, fills the
progressive list. There are a surplus
of candidates for state auditor, land
commissioner and attorney general,
but these gentlemen will get together
and settle the matter among them
selves. 1t is a new feature in Dakota
politics but it is the only thing to do
II the progressive candidates desire
success at the polls.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

Hon. w. E. Benedict of Belle Four
che, will be a candidate for railroad
commissioner from the westside dis
trict. He is a prominent lawyer and
will make an aggressive campaign.
From an address to the voters of
the state published in the Dead wood
Telegram of March l, we quote the
closing paragraph, and he talks like a
man the people need in office. He says:
II believe in a progressive political
party-one which meets new condi-
tions, copes with such conditions, and
directs them into channels to contri-
butte to the public welfare. Satisfac-
t1on with past or present political
conditions, or "standpatism is "stand
stillism" is in fact dry rot in the
final analysis. This does not appeal
to me. l am therefore aligned with
those members of the republican par
ty who have the courage and the in
itiative to face and grapple with new
conditions affecting the public inter
est-who are in fact progressive.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Results at Huron.

Sioux Falls Press: The outcome of
the conference of progressive republi-
cans at Huron is most gratifying to
the followers of this state and nation
wide movement for good government.
The spirit of tolerance displayed and
the real principle back of the men who
attended the conference is shown by
the good feeling which prevailed among
all the delegates after the meeting
was over, Notwithstanding there was
a lively tilt during the day and eve
ing over conflicting views as to plan
of campaign.
The discussions were not bitter and
those who favored a different plan
from what wa finally adopted, express
ed their willingness and determina-
tion to work for the election of pro-
gressive candidates, and their conf
dence that the progressive ticket
would win.
Governor Wesley was accorded a re-
ception at the conference which shows
the high esteem in which he is held.
Stalwart papers in reporting the pro-
ceedings said that the welcome which
the governor received showed that he
stood well in the estimation of the
people. 1t is not often given to a po-
litical party or faction to go into a
campaign with as clean and popular a
leader as the man who will head the
list of progressive candidates for state
offices.
The declaration of principles are
broad and progressive as BELTS a move
ment for good government. The pro-
gressives recognize the efforts of Pres
ident Taft to induce congress to pass
legislation in line with the Roosevelt
principles. They favor reductions in
the tariff schedules in line with the
party platform. and look to the COM
mission provided for by the Payne bill
to formulate a proper basis for such re-
duction. The declaration on the par
amount issue in the campaign is clear
and decisive. The control of legisla-
ton by special interests through the
power OF a few men to dominate the
national legislative body is condemn
ed In strong terms, and both Cannon
and Aldr1ch, and the undue influence
they exercise over congress are de-
nounced. The platform has much to
say about purity in politics and the
abolition of the spoils system. This
is taking advanced ground, and shows
that the progressive republicans of
South Dakota stand for all that is best
and purest in the administration of
the business of the people who con-
stitute the real governing power. Al
together it was a declaration Of prin-
ciples TO which any nan who has the
BEST interest of the state at heart can
subscribe.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
FairView

March 9, 1910.
O. L. Peterson and Julius Delmage
have returned from Texas where they
went to look at land. Julius perchaS-
ed a section.
e. G. Dougherty was a Hudson visi-
tor Monday.
j. F. Kissinger went to Shindlar
last week to visit his brother.
The Fairview band went to Hudson
Friday afternoon and gave a big con-
cert in the evening.
On account of the high water in the
Rikansrud district, Miss Elsie Knud-
son found it Necessary to dismiss school
last Thursday and Friday.
Glenn Perisho was a Sioux City visi
tor last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde H. King and
baby, and Mrs. G. Andrews have been
visiting relatives at Sioux City and
Vermillion the past week.
Miss Frances Vermilya came down
from Canton Saturday morning to
spend Sunday with her parents.
Rev. Kruwell and wife Of Hudson
we're calling on Fairview friends last
week.
Miss Ruby Kissinger returned Mon
day from her visit at Carton.
The banquet given by the Woodmen
of Fairview last Wednesday evening
was we'll attended. A number we're
initiated into the mysteries of the
lodge and a good time is reported,
about ninety Woodmen being present,
a number coming from Canton, Hud-
son, Harrisburg and Rock Valley.
We are all enjoying this nice warm
weather.
Miss Gunda Rikansrud was a visitor
at the home of her brother, near Fair
view, last week.
MI. and Mrs. Mat Lien and two
children visited at the home of Mrs.
Ida Henry In Canton last Saturday
and Sunday.
lean Kinman had the misfortune
to run against a barb wire fence last
Sunday and cut her eye lid quite bad
ly. She was fortunate In not having
her eye put out.
The shadow social and play, >"The
Great Catastrophe" which we're given
in Fairview hall last Saturday even
ing were we'll attended and all we're
we'll pleased with the program. The
proceeds from the sale of the shadows
will be used for church purposes.
W. 2. Manning was in Sioux City on
business the first of the week.
We expect a large crowd at the Lit
erary Society this evening. One i'm.
portant feature OF the program will be
a debate: "Resolved that a man will
do more for love than he will for mon
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Correspondence 4
NMyE4u5SNGJSI

Notice to correspondents: Cores
pondence to the LEADER should reach
Canton Thursday morning at the lat
est TO insure insertion the same week.
1t would be better If such letters
were received Wednesday morning: or
even Tuesday. Recently it took a
letter two days by regular mail, to
reach Canton from Worthing, getting
here Friday. Correspondents are re-
quested to call at the LEADER office
when in the city and eur neces-
sary stationery, or IL not convenient
to call, notify the editor who will
forward such supplies as may be
needed. The LEADER correspondents
are the best in the state and the
LEADER desires to do all it can to as
sist them.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
%AM@&E1@n&0@M
WE MAKE A HOUSE INTO y HOME"

been urged to come out for this office
and he enters the race with the solid
support of his home township at his
back. No better recommendation
could be given a candidate for office
than the undivided support of his
neighbOrS. Hence, what need we say
more?
Otto Hotter reached Canton Sunday
direct from Coal Springs where he
and others from this community have
proved up on claims. He reports a
severe winter and snow still piled
high on the western border.
Ernest AXelson has left ourcommu,
nifty, having rented a farm north of
town. In return, that section has
sent us Mr.. Shaft and family who have
taken up their abode at the river.
O. E. Hotter sold a car load OF
cattle Saturday to w. G. Gemmil at
Sc. Is per cwt.
We are informed by the Riverside
school ma'am that the spring migra-
tions have resulted in an increase in
the districts juvenile population
which threatens to over tax the seat
ing capacity of our school house.
Engebret and Otto Hotter went
down to Sioux City Tuesday to size
up the cattle market with a view to
Investment in stockers and feeders.
Hedge Johnson has hired out to
Albert LorenSon for the season while
his partner, Conrad Olson, goes to
that peaceful city where his brother
Mike is chief of police.
Mrs. William Casper, of Wisconsin,
visited last week with her mother and
brothers, Mrs. G. Lorenson and Geno
and Albert.
Our Mr.. Welde and family have
moved onto the farm he recently
purchased on Newton Hill and will
help his renter, Mr.. Eide, in picking
his last years corr crop before the
latter gentleman moves to his new
location across the road.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

Congressman Martin throws Joe
Cannon down when he talks to the
public In South Dakota. When he
votes he votes for Cannon. E. w. is
very smooth but he hasn't oil enough
to grease two tracks. Martin is
either a traitor to Cannon or to the
people, and 1t Is not much of an effort
to believe that he is a traitor to both.
Mr.. Burke is an out and out Joe Can
non-Standpat-Aldrich servant, and
makes no pretense Of being anything
else. Mr.. Burke stands in with the
system that Is robbing the people,
and seems to be proud OF such a dirty
record, while Martin is lodging Can
bricks in South Dakota, he is
seeking Cannon smiles in Washing
ton. CowaIds both and traitors to
the people of their state. Martin
now seeks to escape the odium Of
Cannonism by going back on the old
fellow when the system seems In
clined to throw him overheard.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Lynn Items.

March 5, 1910.
The basket supper at the Wiggin
school on the 4th, was we'll attended
and proved a financial success, the
proceeds amounting to upwards of 1925.
Much credit is due the school which
Is n of the smallest in numbers, if
not the smallest in Lincoln county,
there being but nine pupils enrolled.
These nine gave the entire program
with the exception of one mum Der
and the entertainment would have
done credit to any school of three
times the number of pupils, thanks
to the efforts of the teacher, Miss
Anna Peterson.
Miss Nellie Kuhns paid a visit to
The home folks Sunday as also did
Miss Emma Scion. Miss Kuhns is
teaching down in Pleasant township
and Miss Scion in Grand Valley.
H. Pelley and family were in at
tendance at the basket social on Fri
day evening. Harry feels at home in
the old neighborhood and frequently
visits his boyhood's friends here
which fact we are glad to note.
Corn husking is again in full sway
in Lynn and If the present fine
weather continues it will soon be a
thing of the past.
Miss Mary Daniels visited at the F.
w. Wiggin home on Saturday.
Rev. Fred Smith of Worthing was
not able to fill his appointment at the
Jones school house Sunday owing to
the bad condition Of the roads.
Mr.. Osvog of Canton township is as
sisting f. G. Wiggin with his farm
work preparatory to spring seeding.
H. L. Williams and wife we're Can
ton visitors Tuesday. SAGE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Canton Township.

March 9th, 1910.
Mr.. Richardson and family left
Canton on the evening train Thurs
day for their new home near Round
up, Montana and a letter from them
just out of Aberdeen, stated they
were getting along nicely. If the
good wishes of friends can help them,
they will surely be successful in their
new home.
J. G. Little has rented a house in
Canton and will move this week and
then begin his search for a new home
In the west.
This neighborhood is unfortunate
this year In lOosing the Richardson,
Braithwaite and Little families and
we will miss them sorely.
Mrs. Will Haw Is In town this week
caring for her father John Tucker,
who has been poorly for some time.
]. w. Hoffman helped Mr.. Little
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

pick corn last week and now is per-
forming a like service for John Tim.
merle. 1t isn't often two crops of
corn are picked in the same year, but
a great many will do so this year if
all is we'll.
G. w. Dixon has Ingvald Peterson
helping him with his work this week.
Ingvald began farm fife with Mr..
Dixon so is at nome there.
Mr.. Hunter, who has rented the
farm Mr.. Little is leaving. is moving
his household goods up from Canton.
Clyde Dixon is absent from school
because of a bad cold and cough.
Arthur Arnold and family spent
Sunday with Dell Arnold, and helped
to smooth down the roads going and
coming.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

Senator Crawford notified Joe
Clopler, of Harrisburg last week that
his private pension bill, increasing
his pension to 1924 a month, had
passed the senate and house and was
ready for the Presidents signature.
We congratulate Joe over finally
receiving justice at the hands Of con
gress. He deserves the increase and
1t will help him keep his commissary
department. In good condition as he
trudges along through The latter end
of LIES journey. Joe is n of the
happiest veterans we know, and moth
ing pleases him better than to hear
Ed Moscrip relate the heroic deeds
Of the old Iron Brigade of which
Ee was a member.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Grant.
March s, 1910

MdTCn ., l5lU.
Frank Neauman and family are now
nicely located on the former S. Han
son place.
Miss Bertha Slocumbe and Berthina
Lukken were up at Lennox attending
teachers meeting Saturday.
1t is reported that Carl Hegedal
had a husking bee Saturday. 1t was
rather muddy in the field but the
boys made it up at meals, because
Rip Van Wrinkle was the main cook
with several assistants.
Ed Engenes is having a long sieege
of sickness. He first had stomach
trouble and then it turned into pneu-
monia and he is still very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert A. Fodnes
left Saturday for Hudson to visit for
a week.
Ed Berg and his mother left last
week for Wisconsin where they ex-
pect to make their future home.
Ole Strand has been at Mr.. Lier's
for a few days doing some mason re-
pair work.
Several of the newly elected town
ship officers were over to Mr.. Oden's
to qualify Saturday.
All those having corn in the field
are busy getting it out before spring
work.
Tilman Larson Is helping 0. Fodnes
husk corn this week.
Those who did not pick their seed
corn early last fall realize they made
a mistake as lots of the corn picked
late for seed Is not safe. Such lessons
will do good in the future we hope.
Some of the young folks spent Sun
day evening with Frank Neuman's.
Severt Johnson returned Friday
from WOonsocket where he had been
visiting for a couple of weeks.
Frank Neauman drove a bunch of
feeders down to Win Sorensen's Mon
day.
Ducks and geese have been going
north in large numbers the last few
days. The wild birds must have had
poor feeding during the winter as
they are not very fat we're told.
The farmers institute is being held
In Lennox and several from around
here are attending.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Riverside
March sth, 1910

#-
Winter is seemingly over at last
and spring is at hand with all the
characteristics OF that hope in spri ng
season. The meadows came out of
their winter blanket with a shade of
green and an Odor of growth, and
bright prospects for the coming
seasons are in evidence. The corn
huskers are busy gathering in last
years surplus" the girls are taking
sarsaparilla for the blood and Uncle
Sans broad domains are astir with
the released energies of an awakening
season.
We thank sister Hanson for her
kind words Of encouragement and
assure her that we are using our
best endeavors to keep busy but U
pen has evolved into a pitchfork and
Its products are devoured by kline. We
may reform, Carrie.
We are glad to say that Hans
B%rynjulson has finally concluded to
become q candidate for county COM
missioner. Mr.. Brynjulson has long
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Pleasant View
March s, Il

MATCH o, lSlO.
Everybody is enjoying the spring
weather after a long winter.
The snow is about all gone with the
exception of drifts in back yards. We
planned on making ice cream for the
4th of July. But If the sun gets
much warmer our freezing apparatus
will melt.
One can hear the welcome music OF
"Thump Trump" these fine mornings
as the farmer fires his big ears of corn
into the wagon.
Otto Johnson went to Worthing
last Friday to be present at the fu-
neral Of Mr. Fred Wood, an old friend.
Last Saturday, March 5, being Mae
Tate's 18th, birthday. her mother
planned a complete surprise by asking
her friends to spend the afternoon
with her. Games and music we're
enjoyed till five o'clock, when Mrs.
Tate served a fine lunch which the
youngsters fully enjoyed, and as the
guests departed for home they all
wished Mae many happy returns of
the day.
Clara Eneboe is being detained at
1OLuO 1lOLA ~ tllOo4 "2Si u OdO
cold.
Mrs. John Warner and Miss Jessie
Flory visited with Mrs. Millage while
the men folks attended the Eneboe
sale Monday.
There was not as large a crowd at
the social at MI. Hicks Friday night
as there usually is in this neighbor-
hood all on account OF, muddy roads,
but those who we're there enjoyed a
pleasant evening and royal entertain
ment for which the Hicks home is
noted. The proceeds from the supper
amounted to S12. 90.
The DeNewer youngsters attended
the Basket social at the Wiggin school
house Friday night and report a fine
time.
Archie Hunt visited in the west
part of Lincoln township again.
Wake up Rip Van Wrinkle and tell
US where.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
TO The votsrs Of Lincoln County.

~ III V0toEb 0I 1Inc0In County,.
Already my name has been publicly
brought before the people OF the coun-
~ In connection with the county treas
uryship, It remains for me to give
sanction and authority to the propo-
sttion.
In accordance therefore, with proper
order and business tact l hereby an
nounco myself TO the favorable consid-
Treasurer" at the primaries to be
held on the first Tuesday in June
next.
Should / be favored with an election
II hope / shall be able to conduct the
once TO the satisfaction Of all and
according to law.
Yours Respectfully,
j. 10. HOTTER
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

w. H.. Williams and family are Wis
iting relatives in South Lynn prepar-
atory to moving to Roundup, Mon
tana. Mr.. Williams has filed on a
portion Of Uncle Sans domain and
will make Montana his hone in the
future, and the best wishes Of their
many friends 90 with him to the new
home.
Mrs. G. j. Kuhns and son Charley
are In Grunda Center, Iowa, called
thither by the serious illness Of Mrs.
Kuhn's mother.
f. G. Wiggin and family visited at
the G L. Williams home Sunday.
SAGE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Lynn
Marcht9, 1910.

MarchES, 1910.
Spring is certainly coming. Doesn't
1t seem nice to see bare ground and
and-mud?
Everyone who had corr left in the
field last fall is busy husking now.
Engvald Urdahl finished husking
corn for Ole Nelson Saturday and will
work for John Iverson this week.
Miss Lille Noethlich visited from
Friday until Sunday with the home
folks.
The West Prairie Ladies Aid Soc
iety net last Thursday with Mrs.
Sam Ness. In spite of the bad roads
owe fifty ladies and gentlemen were
present and a very pleasant afternoon
was spent. The next meeting will be
March 10th with Mrs. Ole Ness.
Miss Jennie Reamer spent Thurs.
day evening at Sam Ness and Friday
and Saturday at John Slocombe's.
Misses Theresa and Lille Noeth-
Itch were Canton visitors Saturday
and came back as far as Harry Pelley's
and spent the night there.
Miss Emma Scion spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Quite a few Of the young people
around here attended the basket so.
cial. Miss Peterson and her nine pu-
pills deserve great credit for the very
enjoyable program they had prepared.
The proceeds from the baskets amount
ed to 1925. 95.
Archie Hunt spent Sunday at o. P.
Nelson's.
Floyd and Ollie Neuman, Arthur
Ness, and Agnes Remme are new pu-
pills in Dist. "a this week, making a
total enrolment of % for that, dis
trict.
Rip Van Wrinkle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Hos The Legislature.

Agreeable to desire among many
friends, / hereby announce myself a
candidate ON the republican ticket
for the lower house of the legislature,
and II elected l pledge my best efforts
towards economy in appropriations,
and In al state matters where the
peoples money Is to be expended.
Il. A. HEIvJ1
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
For The Lesislature,

Many friends in Pleasant and adj
joining township, have asked me to
become q candidate for the lower
house Of the legislature, and agree
able to this expression of friendship
and confidence, 1 hereby announce
that / will be q republican candidate
people to the best of my ability, keep
Ing In mind always that economy In
state affairs shall be of first consider
alton. A. J. RoMMEREIM.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

To THE VOTERS OF LINCOLN COUNTY
GENTLEMEN:-I herewith announce
myself q candidate for the Office Of
Superintendent Of Schools Of your
county, subject to the will Of the
voters at the June primaries. / shall
greatly appreciate your fair consider
alton In my behalf. Respectfully,
M. TRAVAILLIE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Commissioner

I hereby announce that l am a
candidate for county commissioner
for the second commissioner district,
which includes, Canton, Canton town
ship, Highland and Fairyiew town
ships, and in common with all tax
payers I believe In strict economy In
county affairs, and therefore solicit
your support. PERRY JUEL.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
For the Legislature.

Agreeable to custom. / respectfully
announce that / am a candidate for
the lower house of the legislature,
and as q farmer I am interested In
the success OF the agricultural masses,
therefore, II nominated and elected,
I shall do all in my power to secure
economy In state affairs.
p. s. PAULsON,
Norway township, February 2.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
yoe ReKtstsr Of Deeds

To the voters Of Lincoln County.
I am . candidate for Register Of
Deeds and kindly solicit your good
will and support at the June primary,
and II nominated and elected, l pledge
. faithful and careful performance Of
duty. Yours Respectfully
JOHN N. PETERSON
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
For County Commissioner

To the voters of the second Com
missioner District, composed Of Fair
view, Highland and Canton townships
the city OF Canton, and Village Of
Fafrvfew:
l hereby announce that / am a
candidate for the Office OF county
commissioner for said district and
solicit your support at the June
primary. HANS BRYNJULsON