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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
SECRETS OF THE BEEHIVE
Since Introduction Of Modern App'''
ances Mo Reason for Much
Honey Going to Waste.
BY DIR. G.

Ii piN. L.
Until with the last 80 years the
secrets Of the beehive were but little
understood and the inspection OF the
condition of the bees, which Is SO
important at all times, was either I'M
possible or considered unnecessary.
Since the invention and Introduction
or removable comb hives, which en-
ables the ~beekeeper to handle and IN
spect every comb, there does not seem
to be any valid reason why bees
should not be used to collect ana
store millions of pounds OF n
which are now annually going to
waste in the west through their ao-
sence. 1t is true that bees will sting
sometimes. but their sting Is insight
ficant as compared with the good they
do and we should remember that we
are liable to injury in almost any
branch of industry. Probably not one
person in 1000 is in IN danger from
bee stings and the results are rarely
serious. The beekeepers should unite
in developing what Is undoubtedly {
very profitable industry. though ONT
which is unknown to many n which
has never been thoroughly tested TO
it's value by our people. ,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
THE ND|ANLANDS
WORK OF ALLOTMENT AND THk
ADVERTISEMENT OF OPEN
LANDS UNDER WAY
ROSEBUD and Pine RIDGl
lands Opened to Settlement Will b
Balance of the Rosebud and
Pine Ridge Reser vations
Along White River

Dallas-With the completion OF
the allotment Of Indian lands in
Mellette county, Special Allotins
Agent ]. H. Scriven win begin the APP
praisement of the open lands In con-
junction with the other appraisers
named by the department. When he
work Is completed in Mellette, which
Is the north half of old Meyer county,
the work of allotment and appraise-
ment will begin in Bennett county
preparatory to the opening OF large
tracts under the provisions OF the
Burke bill.
The department Of the interior will
be represented On this board by w.
]. Scriven, r.. D. Ellston, a member
Of the Rosebud Sioux Indians, and A.
z. Kul!, of Burke. S. D., has been
named as the citizens of South Da-
kota. These gentlemen will comprise
the board Of appraisers in SO far as
the Rosebud reservation is concerned.
Thos named to comprise the board
| Of appraisers of the land Of the Pine
Ridge ~serevation lying in Bennett
and Washington counties are: y. Y.
McLaine, of Worcester, s.. D., to rep
resent the citizens OF the state;
Charles A. Bates, representing the de-
partment OF the interior and
Conroy, of LaCreek, S. D., represent
ing the Indians of the Pine Ridge
reservation.
This will be the largest area OF land
opened under any act applying to In
dian lands in South Dakota, and com.
prised the balance of the Rosebud ano
4 part Of Pine Ridge reservation.
1t is expected that the opening o.
these lands will take place early IN
1911 and will place in the hands o.
s~ettlers some of the choicest tracts ~
the state along the south bank OF TN
White river.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
ANTHRAX WIPED ouT
Q~uaranteen on Minnshaha County =
Restricted to Three Farms

Sioux Falls-By order of the i've
stock inspection board of South Dakota
It's agent DR.. j. A. Graham, who IS also
deputy state veterinary, the quaran-
tine against the shipment Of live
stock and poultry out Of Minnehaha.
from all farms save the klrK Iarnl'
upon which farms cattle and horses
died OF anthrax. within the past
month, has been raised and it's now
lawful to ship all live stock out OF ~
from the three farms mentioned,
which farms will remain under quar-
antine for a short time, IN order e
determine the condition OF 2 neai.n
Of the live stock upon them.
DR.. Graham and the county au.
thorities feel that all danger OF sprea1
Of anthrax in this county is passes
DR.. Graham stated when ne es tho,
lished the countrywide quarantine tna'
he felt that he could lift It within two
weeks and he has been able TO 90 70
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

by observation how produce should
be picked, graded, and packed in or
der to bring the best prices.
Uniformity Is the chief requirement
to be considered and vegetables
should always be sent to market uni
form in condition, quality and general
appearance
Markets are seldom over-stocked
with good fruit and vegetables, but 1t
is the poorly developed, u%nevenly rip
ened and badly selected products tina
in1ure the sale of the better articles.
Produce of all kinds should be sort
ed so tina in each package the speci-
mems are as nearly alike as possible.
The efficient grader has in mind the
appearance of the whole package and
not the individual specimen.
Many growers make the mistage OF
allowing their vegetables to become
too ripe before picking. and as a re-
suit the produce, which looks fresh
enough in the garden, reaches the
market overripe and often decayed.
Overripe vegetables should always
be sold in a market which a be
reached within a very short time aftel
leaving the farm and very ripe veget
ables should be consumed at home o,
canned.
All vegetables should be thorough.
cool and dry before being packed
Heat and moisture promote decay AM
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Cultivate Late Potatoes.

Late potatoes will need careful cul-
tivation and regular spraying now to
keep down weeds, conserve moisture
and head off blight. Remember 1T Is
too late to begin spraying after blight
Is started. The only safe thing is to
keep the foliage covered with Bor-
deaux-arsenate Of lead from start to
finish. Gardeners who have small
patches will find it cheaper to buy the
prepared Bordeaux-arsenate Of lead
Seedsmen sell It.. 1t may be had in
pound cans in paste form. For mixing
small quantities Of this combined
spraying mixture, dissolve three
ounces OF the paste in n gallon OF
cold water, and 1t Is ready to use. 1t
should be stirred or shaken often
while using.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
The Counterfeit Southerner.

OF course, there are nan counter
feits. A most amusing imitation is
one that often passes for the typical
southerner in New York. This satchel-
mouthed braggart infests the cafes
and demands attention by his abusing
the waiter for offending his delicate
sense of honor. Il hate a niger, suh,"
he loudly proclaims, which is a senti-
ment that one never hears from those
to the manner born. He haunts the
theaters and p~arades the streets, since
it is poor fun to practise his gentility
In private.
He wears a wide black hat, mounts
the table and yells whenever the band
plays a southern melody. Such a pre-
tentious caricature would be harmless
enough, but for the ridicule he brings
upon the south. Unfortunately, popu-
lar authors seem to accept him at face
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Alfalfa Honey.

Alfalfa honey is white and clear. IN
an extremely delicate comb, has a
delicious flavor and a most delightful
aroma A report from n Of the al
falfa districts Of the west tells OF a
single hive that contained nearly zoo
pounds and Of another having %
pounds The owner Of these bees had
rs acres OF alfalfa, while the average
yield in the east is said to vary from
16 to 80 pounds, a much larger amount
is gathered In the alfalfa territories.
Thus the financial returns OF alfalfa
may be greatly Increased and in some
instances doubled by having two colo
| MES of bees for each acre. Or II only
a part Of the alfalfa raisers In a neigh
borhood keep bees this ratio could be
\ doubled or trebled by those who do
Unlike other trespassers on neighbors
fields, the bees do a distinct favor b,
fertIiiz;ng the alfalfa
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Cucumbers Well Packed.

OF the market on which they expect
to place their produce. The market
ing of all kinds of farm stun Is one
of the most important If not the most
important part of the business.
If one is unable to visit the big
markets one should write to commits
sion merchants and ask for all the IN
formation possible regarding what Is
wanted in the way OF selection ana
packing of fruit and vegetables. Com
mission dealers would rather handle
good. salable stuff than poorly packed
and unsightly produce, and are always
ready to help growers to present their
products in the most attractive man
ner.
1t IL also a good plan for amateur
growers, who have not shipped to the
general markets, to first visit the
farms Of successful growers and learn
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Diviring Rod 200 Years Old.

Winslow w. Fifield of Medford,
Mass, owns a metallic divining rod
brought from England more than two
hundred years ago by n of his an
cestors. The rod, says Mr.. Fifield, has
been used successfully all over New
England and in the western mining
districts. 1t Is attached to whalebone
handles IL inches long and weighs two
ounces. The handles have Inscriptions
On them which are almost obliterated
by age.
The person who brought the rod to
America was Isaac Greenleaf, who set
tied in Massachusetts. The rod became
famous as a finder of water. After
marking the place of many springs the
rod was used in California, Colorado
and North Carolina for locating by men
in quest Of gold mines and other met
ais. One person who used it with a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Son Accidentally Xiii. Father

Geddes-stanley B. Oulton, a farm.
or, living ten miles northeast OF
Geddes, was accidentally killed by tne
discharge OF a shotgun n the
hands OF his son 1t seemed tnas
Mr.. Oulton had been GU aDuu.
two miles from home with -
family in a wagon and had a shotgun
with them. His son, in taking the
weanon from the wagon, in some way.
accidentally discharged it, the LOAD
entering Mr.. buttons head, kiliine
him instantly. They immediately
droye to the home of a neighbor me
telephoned States Attorney lipton.
who sem Justice Henly ana Depus
Ease and inquire into full particulars:
The deceased was about As years OF
age and moved to this locality about
eight months & from Council
YlusfY, la.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

which was developed in the
tentacles ofEg octopus. When
brought to face it's body was
swollen liketpn. DR.. J.. E. NAL
ney. the sfgeon, who exam
ined it, saifeved the fish was
choked by of the octopus.
The sectidple upon which all
this strangers found had been
down 10 yep depth of a mile
and a halfE specimens which
have been I'll are to be handed
over to th&soniau institution
for scientih&.-Seattle Post-In'
telligencer.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
EARImeAz$:zT2?
a3FIf|{ENWTFS

A garden hoe-plow will prevent
backache and do three times as much
work as the common hoe. .s'.
In saving potatoes for seed keep
only those that are perfect in form.
Take none from poor hills.
A Kentucky correspondent says
peas peas planted in the hills with
sweet corr helps the latter's growth.
The native wild grasses that clothe
the prairies of the northwest make as
valuable hay as any true grasses
known. n
Much valuable manure is lost in
poorly arranged stables, where 1t is
imDossible to save or recover the
liquids. -r r K.
Almost any one can make a bee
hive but the pest ones are factory
made and may be had from any reli'
able supply house.
Keep up the warfare on weeds In
| the corn fields these hot days when
| soil moisture needs to be conserved
to it's utmost limit
The depth Of a tile drain should be
between three and four feet, depend
ing upon the character of the soil anc
tie land to be drained.
Fruit culture cannot be carried or
successfully without bees to effect
fertilization through carrying poller
from one blossom to another.
Experiments have been carried OF
on a considerable scale in treating
dandelions with chemicals. but q.
vet the results are not satisfactory.
The bees business end strikes
every n forcibly. Nc product nov
wasted can be more easily savet
than nectar which lees work up int
honey,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
We

The Philad milk dealers VIII.
recently raiae price of theii
product to ntts a quart and then
lowered 1t do eight appear to
have been thects of a great deal
of unjust CD They announced
at the time & raise that milk
could not bekt eight cents with
out loss. F4rhat the consumers
would not paAnew price. however,
they are CONF to sell at the old
thereby quail as genuine philan
thropists. Hpurchaser of mill
at eight centuart will doubtless
hereafter fee he is an object O.
charity.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Cut Of aprouts.

Apple trees and other fruit trees hat
we're trimmed last winter and spling
will now begin to produce sprouts
around the scars. Much future labor
may be saved If the orchard is gone
over every few weeks during the
GUNNER. and these sprouts rubbed or
cut of. Not allowing them to grow
will the food supply OF the
tree, and 1t will be used for growth In
desired branches.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

Charms of Bee Keeping.

: The inducements for keeping bees
are numerous 1t is a rare nature
study and is specially recommended
to teachers, clerks n business men.
where their hours are not too long,
but combining, and an hour spent with
bees will be found restful.
The energetic apiarist will usually
harvest so pounds or more of honey
annually, besides an extra colony,
This honey sold at b low price OF
Is cents per pound, and IS for the ex,
ira colony, amounts to $3.50 on an
Investment of So or $40 in the spring
The careless man will fail in bee keep
ing, as in everything else.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

a down to the waist line. At a gala
performance in Paris given by the
Metropolitan Opera company of New
York-the most successful perform
ance Paris ever saw, and n whereat
100000 was gained for the Pluviose
victims-many Of the beautiful Ameri-
cans in the $40 orchestra seats wore
these daring gowns, and now at New
port they are often to be seen.
Mrs. Oelrichs stared at one with as
founded eyes at a dinner, and her
neighbor said:
Isn't that new gown of Mrs. Blanks
a dream? Old Mr.. Blank is so de-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

Another strange marine creature is
shaped like an octopus but has at
least two dozen tentacles instead of
eight. Many o%ctopuses were found
clinging to the cable. but they were
thought. too common to preserve.
While sections of the cable pulled
up for inspection were found covered
several feet deep with strange plants
and animal life, seaweed, black in
stead of green. sponges and sea
urchins predominated.
Probably the strangest creature
found on the cable was a flesh colored
fish not more than four feet long,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
A Strong Preacher.

The minister's eight-year-old daugh-
ter was returning with her parents
from church, where the district super
intendent had that morning occupied
the pulpit.
"Oh, father" asked the little girl,
her face alive with enthusiasm, don't
you think Brother c.. Is a very strong
preacher? l do"
Gratifed by this evidence of un-
usual intelligence on the part of his
offspring, the minister eagerly in
quired into her reasons for her state
ment.
"Oh," replied the little miss, artless-
ly, didn't you see how the dust rose
when he stamped his feet?"-Judge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
deep as thaG or.

deep as that or.
The missk looking hopeless
when suddef darted from the
shop and Sd passing gentleman
by the hand
will you home into this shop
with me?" sfd innocently.
"Certainlyhickabiddy," he re,
piled, "if l Sof any Use. What
Is it,"
The little kplied not. but led
the wonderifger to the counter
There. mite said, triumphant
ly. "Mother some ribbon the
color of thisRman's nose"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
AS 1T APPEARED TO HER
Mrs. Oelrichs Evidently Didn't Think
Much Of Mr.. Blanks Earning
Capacity.

Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, the best
dressed woman in Newport, criticized
very pert1nently, at a recent dinner,
the new dinner gowns of Paquin and
Callot.
These clingtng and flmy gowns are
chiefly remarkable for the V-shaped
back that they possess. The VT is
incredible, but it is true-opens all the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
M;R!M&se8gm!
A%BTH%
MARKETING OF FARM STUFF
Quality and Uniformity OF Produce
and AttractIveness Of Package
Secret of Success.

Purchasers soon learn where the
best vegetables come from and are
quick to demand the produce OF farm
ers they can rely upon.
Growers should become familiar
with the conditions and preferences
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Look for Borers.

An examination should be made OF
the crowns and roots of peach troes
for borers. A mass of gum is a sure
indication of this insect. If found
they should be dug out with a sharp
knife and destroyed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
ODD FISH FROM THE DEPTHS
Strange Marine Forms Brought Up
With Deep Sea Cable Sunk
for Ten Years.

Strange monsters the like Of which
have seldom been seen by man were
dragged from a depth of $500 feet by
the crew of the cable ship Burnside
when they repaired the Alaska cable
of Mt. st. Elias last month.
The Burnside is moored at its buoy
in Elliott bay after two months Of re-
pairing and relaying the cables of the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Want Modern Theatre

Aberdeen-T. H. Walker, Ed n.
Hall, the Aberdeen Commercial club
and the business men of tie city
are actively working on a project to
erect a modern theater to replace the
Gottschalk theater, which was de-
stroyed by fire q month ago The plans
call for a4structure costing from $40,-
600 to $4,000. It will not only accom-
modate theatrical crowds, but win
also be large enough to comfOrtable
seat state political conventions @
other public gatherings of statsWidlI
importance
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Practical Matchinq,

What the little girl with the Is cents
III pennies wanted was some red rib
bon of a particular shade for her moth
er. She knew the shade. but she
couldn't explain it n all she could
say was. it wasn't that, no. nor that;
It was deeper than that, and not so
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
Water the GaAden.

II it is dry, slip a can or two OF
water on the stone-boat and let the
horses draw it out to the garden for
use on the celery and things that
most need water. 1t will pay you
whom you come to gather in the har>
rest.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

each morning! It's meat and bread
to their souls.
Then think of the lordly power, and
don't forget the steady flow of money
squeezed from the Workman's hard
earned pay ~enevelope.
But when these leaders "tie up" any
industry no man can hold a job who
refuses to pay fines even on trumped
up charges. and steadily pay fees
whatever they are.
The workman is absolutely at the
mercy Of this band of men who have
secured and hold control.
Many and many an honest workman
has raised his voice and appealed to
his fellows to rise and throw off the
yoke of Gompers, ct al. But. as one
writes, AT every convention Of the
American Federation of Labor, strong
opposition comes up but at the crit
ical moment the impassioned orator
appears and most dramatically puts
the spot light on the leader and covers
him with a mawkish film of martyr
dom and the emotional delegates yell
in delight, forgetting the instructions
of the peaceful workingmen At home
h desire to free themselves from
h odium of membership under the
great advocates of strike, boycott, vio-
lence and hate"
So we see the ~unequalled insolence
with which these trust leaders pro-
pose to induce" ministers to pull
their chestnuts from the fire by
preaching modern aggressive and vio-
lent abor trust methods.
There is a better way to secure JUS
tice for workers, as will appear furth-
er along.
lust q lift1n Iirnri1r h1-
] am charged with having first
brought to the attention of the public
some years ago. the name Labor
Trust"
A trust Is a combination of men or
organizations for the purpose Of sell
ing their product at a profit and re-
Stricting production to effect 1t.
We will say a large Oil Company
gathers in smaller ones and thus con-
trolls production.
The LABOR Trust gathers in" local
trade organizations and thus has pow
er to say how much work each man
shall do.
The Oil Company then fixes prices.
The Labor Trust does likewise.
The Oil Company may use meth
DDS" to force an unwilling dealer to
join.
The Labor Trust men go further
and slug the independent man if he
tries to sell his labor without paying
fees and "%obeying ORDERS" They are
both exactly alike in purpose, which,
in both cases is entirely selfish to
gain power and money for the leaders.
Certain Labor Trust members do
not hesitate to use violence, dyna-
hitting Of property, burning homes of
independent men and even murder to
force obedience.
The Oil Company doesn't go so far.
Both are extremely dangerous to
the welfare of people and communi-
ties, for power placed in the hands
of a few men either representing Cap
ital or Labo is almost always abused
n the public suffers
Remember, reader, that your safety,
lies in strenuous opposition to all
trusts which try to ride over and die.
tate to the people.
Only by opposing their growth can
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

voted. They say hat everything he
makes goes on his wife's back"
Mrs. Oelrichs, her eye fixed on the
gowr's terrible V, said with a smile:
We'll he must be making very lit.
tie, then"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

value and OHM in novels or
plays where a~therner" is a nee.
essary part 6stage machinery
Everybody's sne.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02
south Dakota County Fairs

Aus 30-Sept. 2-Clark County Fair.
CLARK. Homer B.. Brown, Secy.
Aup. 31-sept douglas County Fair
Armour. Timothy Norton, Secy.
Sent. 5-7-Hyde County Fair, High
more. A. E. Var Camp, Secy.
Sent. 5.S-Aurora County Fair.
p1ankinton., A. A. Boynton, Secy.
Sent. 6-s-McCook County Fair. SAL
EN-. w II. Hart, Secy. -
Sent. 6-9-Spink County Fair, Red
field. E. E. Sedan, secy.
sent. 7-9-Hutchinson County Fair
Tripp, Henry Klatt, Secy.
Sept. s-1O-Hand County Fair, MIL
Ter. G. F.. Stegeman, Secy.
Sept. 19-20-21-Custer and a Rivl
err County, Buffalo Gap. E.. A. =. Gril-
fin, Secy.
| ster. S.. S. Yeager, Secy.
ept. 2O-23-Brookings County Fair.
G.. D. Cole, Secy.
Sent. 2O-23-Lyman County Fair.
Presho. E.. G. Preston, Secy.
Sent. 21-23-Brule County Fair, KIM
ball. J.. J.. VIM, Secy.
Sept. 21-23-Stanley County Fair,
Kadoka. Frank Coye, Secy.
State Fairs and Expeditions
Sept. 5-9-Nebraska State Fair, LIN
coin.
Sept 5-1o-Minnesota state fair, Ham
line.
Sept. 1~2-1e-south Dakota State Faii
Huron.
Sept. 1s-24-1nterstate Fair, siou.
City.
Sept. 2s-oct. Mitchell Corn Pal
ace, Mitchell.
Sept. 26-oct. Gas Belt exposition.
Pierre.
an. 1921 1911-S. d. Corn and Grain
Growers Association, Mitchell.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

ticular success was a blind man, in
whose hands the rod is said to have
One marvelS.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-02

- CtNth youi pei llDSTly.
Now to ministers.
HI average congregation is made
up Of about 80 per cent. of free citi-
zens and much less than 10 per cent.
OF members of the Labor Trust.
The free citizen wants to hear words
defending the rights and independence
of the common man, free from the ar
bitrary dictates of any s~elf-seeking
organization either OF Capital or La
Dor. ..#
che merchant, lawyer, school teach
er, doctor, clerk, farmer and work.
man rebels against any forcible stop
ping of trains, boats, street cars,
or factories, for the prosperity of the
community is entirely dependent on
steady continuance of these things.
Men dent like strikes, boycotts, in
1ured workmen OF burned cars and
factories.
A famous divine says: These men
may hate capitalists but their hate for
laboring men burns like a flame,
eats like nitric acid. Is malignant be-
yond all description"
Then we remember cases of acid
throwing, eyes gouged out, children
pursued. women stripped, homes de-