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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15
Why Meat is High

There is a logical reason for every
thing under the sun, even the cause
of the abnormally high prices of
meat. A misapprehension induced
many consumers to boycott meat from
the daily menu as a protest against
distributors Of meat products, who
were supposedt to represent a monopoly
to maintain current sensational
prices. The congressional investiga-
ting committee and research from
other statistical sources reveal the
fact that the present price of meat is
largely predicated on the. increased
cost of production.
There has been no sudden advance
in values, but a steady increase based
on the higher price of the foodstutfs
that enter into the cost of production.
There Is no monopoly in the meat in
dustry. The producer is anxious to
sell his products and the manufac-
turer wishes to dispose of the dressed
carcasses to wholesalers, who in turn
sell to the distributors who conduct
the retail markets. There is no con-
spiracy among producers, manufact-
urers, wholesale dealers and distribu-
tiers to establish and perpetuate cur-
rent prices of meat. The consumer.
has appealed to congress for relic
from the present burden of exorbitant
living expenses, but congress cannot
by fiat legislation compel lower prices.
The consumer is forced to reduce the
quantity of meat in his household
expenses until natural causes regulate
present abnormal conditions.
Conditions are accumulated by pro-
duction not maintaining an equitable
increase with the growth of popula-
tion. In 1880 the population was
around 5O,OOO,OOO, while in 1910 it ap-
proximates 80, OO0, 600, an increase of
80 per cent In consumptive ability
without a corresponding expansion in
meat production. Normal conditions
can only be restored by a general
movement among all classes of farm
ers to more largely exploit the live
stock industry. II every farmer
would raise two or more additional
calves annually for five years the sup
ply would be greatly augmented and
prices would be on a basis to encour-
age consumption. The increase of
soil fertility, as well as larger returns
from the farms, makes such a move
ment desirable, both for the husband
man and the general welfare.-Chica-
go Farmers and Drovers Journal.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15
Notice for Publication
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U. S. Land Office at Rapid City, S. d.
July 5, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Her.
bert II. Brayman, of Rapid City, s..
D., who on June IA, 1909, made Home
stead Entry, No. Ol7lO7, for Mp NE
IA Section p and El-2 SELF Section
%, Township l North, Range 7 East,
b. II. Meridian, has filed notice of in
tention to make Final Five Year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Register
and Receiver, U. S. Land Office, at
Rapid City, S. d., On the 18th day of
August, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses: Storie
Lowell, Ernest o. Mahlke, Aietta v.
Stoermer, E. Bryce Reed, all Of Rapid
City, S. d.
J8-A5 LOOMS S. GULL, Register.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
Dennrtment of Insurance.

Company's Certificate Of Authority.
Whereas. The National Union Fire
Insurance Company, a corporation or
garized under the laws Of Pennsyl-
vania. has filed in his Office a sworn
statement exhibiting its condition and
business for the year ending Deem
Der 81, 1909, conformable to the re-
quirements If the las of this
state regulating the business of insur-
ance: and,
Whereas. The said company has nled
in this ONCE a duly certified copy Of
sanization, in compliance with the re-
quirements of the Insurance law afore-
said;
Now, Therefore, /, o. 8. Bastord.
Commissioner Of Insurance Of the state
Of South Dakota. pursuant to the pro-
visions Of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named company Is fully
empowered. through its authorized
agents. to transact Its appropriate bust
ness Of Fire n Tornado Insurance
In this state. according to the laws
thereof, Until the 2Sth day Of February.
A. d. 1911.
In Testimony whereof. I have here.
unto set my hand and official seal
at Pierre. this 18th day OF February.
A. d. 1910.
tseal) O.. 8. BAsFoRD.
Commissioner Of Insurance
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15

The first harvesting of the season
began this week in the northeast part
OF the state. A field Of oats near
Hudson yielded from Is to IS bushels
per acre.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15

Anyone desiring a premium list of
the South Dakota State Fair may pro-
cure n by calling at Barton & Boyd
Bros store where they have been
placed for distribution. The dates of
the fair are Sept. 1916.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15

A recent order of the Commissioner
of the General Land Office requires
all applicants for sale of isolated
tracts to include in such application
a statement as to whether the appli-
can't Is a native born or naturalized
citizen Of the United States.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15

The rain of Friday evening was
general over the western and central
part of South Dakota and will instill
new life In many OF the farmers.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15

In force 1T the end
Of the yeAr............
Deduct amount re-
insured .............
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15

The State Board of Equalization
and Assessment met in Pierre this
week and adjourned until next Mon
day.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15

The 18th National Irrigation Con-
gress meets in Pueblo, Colo, Septem-
Der $3.50.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15
Don't Kill the Toads.

Prof. Washburn Of the Minnesota
division Of Entomology at University
Farm, finds toads to be friends of the
farmer. They feed entirely upon an
incredible number of insects. The
federal department of agriculture in
vestigating the toad, discovers the
startling fact that in t~wenty-four
hours the insect food consumed by
n toad equals i%nquantity four times
the capacity of its stomach, which
is practically filled and emptied four
times every t%wenty-four hours. One
hundred and tifty-nine StomachS *
amined by the department showed a
content Of nineteen per cent of ants:
Is per cent of cut worms; 10 per cent
of thousand legged worms: 8 per cent
caterpillars: s per cent ground beet
les: 5 per cent destructive weavles: ;
per cent Of grasshoppers, together
with crickets, spiders, potato bugs and
4 miscellaneous lot Of other insects.
Protect the toad. Teach the though
less boy f%riendliness to this helpless,
harmless, useful animal.
No town will become a good bust
ness center so long as its business
mel rely on a few merchants to make
the effort to bring trade to town. Too
often the men in a few lines of trade
are abuot the only mes to reach out
after customers. Other merchants
wait until these men induce the peo-
pie to come to town and content them
selves with trade that naturally drifts
to their place. a public spirited nan
should ask himself if he is doing his
part to attract people to come to town
to trade in helping the entire bust
ness community and no town is a sue
cess unless all lines are working to ex-
tend the trade as far as possible and
trying to bring a larger territory in
the circles in which the town is bust
ness center.-EX.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-15
Security Savings Bank
RAPID CITY. S. p.
Saving is the Secret to Wealth.
Saving is the Secret to Wealth.
ANNUAL

ANNUAL STATEMENT
For the Year Ending December S1s1
A. ID. 1909
OF the Condition and affairs OF the
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE.
COMPANY
Organized under the laws Of the State
Of Pennsylvania, made to the Com.
missioner of Insurance of the State OF
South Dakota pursuant to the laws
thereof. President. f. e. Cole; Secre-
tary. B.. D. Cole; Incorporated February
II. 1901; Commenced business March
/, 1901: Home office, 4Ol Wood street.
/. CAPITAL STOCK
Amount Of capital paid up
Ledger Assets { 9 per ball
ance) Decem r 31st Of
previous year ........... 2,564.479.52
Increase Of paid up capital
during the year ......... S 100000
II. J. ONE
Total Premiums (ot.. r than
perpetuals) .:-..........$1.ss5,ss9s
Interest received .......... 1l5,947.97
Profit on sale or maturity
FROM OF ls al s,1 Asss Sources ;;s::: 2 2s:ss.:ss
Total Income ...........N.e21,o3s.92
Net amo mt paid for losses.s $780, 46.46
Paid stockholders for inter-
est or dividends ........ 100000
Commissions or brokerage 33S,O7S.2S
Salaries, fees and all other
charges of officers. clerks
agents and other en-
Rents. tno',ding amount for
company's own occupancy lo.7ss.7s
ance department fees. 7s.sso.1l
Loss on sale or maturity
All IF ot asass di. ssssss ;at:,: =: ,ss. iss:ss
Total Disbursements ...,l.5s1.2sl.ss
Balance ss.o29,77s.24
Mortgage loans. on real eS-
tate. first liens .........$ sos. 972.00
Loans secured by pledge Of
bonds. stocks or other
BOOK s4t'a, va',e Of bonds and '0''000'00
stocks excluding interest. 1872. 966.ss
Cash In company's Offices. 26,490.98
Cash In b"nk ............ 2's24l.6S
Agents + ances .......... 323.O15.14
Bills receivable .......... 2O,091.6e
Total N SsSSeE szssts '. Asshs4iS
Interest due and accrued...$ 22,241.60
Market v ne Of bonds and
stocks over book Value. 28.341.12
SE$yS SFs xssHTs nor A6 :siiisi;s& s.. -
Agents balances ...:..S Tt56.s2
osliS Vo5k ON0s
taken for fire risks. 4,742.54
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 12,19s.4e
Total Admitted Assets. .ss.oss,1s1.5o
v. LIABILITIES
Net amount OF UNI aid losses
and claims .............$ 12s,72s.s6
Total ~unearned premiums. 1,563,195.1 8
Taxes. due or accrued $50. 100000
Total amount of all La
bilities. except capital. +. .$1,732,s23.84
Capital actually paid up in
Surplus over ali liabilities. s sss'sS.ss
Surplus as regards policy
holders
Total 3.oss.16l.bo
VI. RISKS AND PREMIUMS
In force on the 31st day
Gus year .......s.....,25s.7s3.s4 $4,000
Written or renev- d DUR
ing the year ......... 216,61@ 996. 90
Total .j47s. 4os. $4,000
Deduct those expirHl. and
marked off as termin-
ated s o.7l7.1so 90
year .,2ss .ss1. 1890
Deduct amount re-insured 57.462,S91.00
Net amount in force...S241 22S. 292. 90
BUSINESS IN THE STATE or SOUTH
DAKOTA DURING THE YEAR 1903
RISKS written 1917, S11.O0
Premiums received ......... 15.613.2l
Expenses incurred. ......... 6.635.86
Losses I Rasa s,SssS
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
MR.. ]. B. FARRAR SELLS STORE.
WILL MOVE To FLORIDA.
Messrs. r. W. Womack x CO. Pnr-
chesei> And viii Take Pos
session Sept. Isl.

II came as a surprise to all
Farmviile that Mr. J. B. Farrar
had decided to leave Farmville and
make his home in Florida He
was induced to make the change
with the hope Of improving his
health and that OF Mrs Farrar
Farmville will say goodbye with
genuine sorrow. but will follow him
and his to the new field Of labor
with best wishes and good hope for
restoration to fine health Mr..
Farrar has been model merchant
and a model citizen, and will soon
win his way into the confidence and
respect Of those with whom he will
be thrown. He expects to leave
about the middle Of October
The new firm. Messrs. f. w.
Womack & Co., need no introduc-
tion to the people Of Farmville or
the surrounding country. and while
we speed the parting We welcome
the coming"
Their reputation has been won
in business circles and will be
maintained in the new venture. A
genuine inspiration for politeness.
neatness and fair dealing pervades
the place of business and its stain
less record will be still written.
The Herald begs TO offer its good
wishes to the new firm.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
More Cows.

Mr.. A. F. Howard and Mr. w. d.
Phelps returned from Fredericks-
burg on Tuesday with two car loads
of choice milch cows, 80 in num-
Der.
The herd came from the best
breeds in Virginia and are genuine
blue ribboners. only a few Of
them are fresh to the pail, but will
be ready to pour down the milk
during the coming fall and winter
These COWS are for sale to farm
ers who are prepared to care for
them and on terms to suit Our
pasture grounds were never more
flourishing and upon them these
animals may feed and fatten, and
make money for the owners. A
careful examination of the herd by
a representative of the Herald fail
ed to show up an inferior looking
one Each bears the mark of the
fine mixer. Farmers will not ne
glect the opportunity for buying
the best. The time has come when
it will not pay to keep any other.
Apply to Mr.. Howard, go early
examine carefully and get the first
choice. For months these COWS will
do we'll on the growing grass, and
during the few winter months can
be easily cared for. and all the while
yielding good returns.
Cows and creamery y-conquerlng
combination that. Country and
town. one and inseparable, now and
forever.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
THE ODD FELLOWS OUTING.
Cumberland Courthouse The Mecca
And Day Filled With Fun.

The Odd Fellows Of Farmviile
with host of friends. left on Tues
day morning via the Tidewater and
Western for Cumberland Court
house. where the day was spent in
delightful diversions.
The place had been wisely chos-
en-. the programme had been care
fully prepared and was perfect in
its rendition. The Farmyille Sill
yer Band made the merry music. ar
in happy harmony rang out the mer-
ry voices.
The feast of good things under
the shade of the trees was fit for
the gods" the cooling lemonade
was refreshing. the brotherly hand
touch was inspiring and the day
will be remembered as a bright
spot along life's way
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
death Love, Shining Mark"

death Loves Shining Mark
Miss Hattie Crute, daughter Of
the late Mr. Nick Crute. died at
the home Of her mother. in the
county of Buckingham. on Thurs
day of last week. the 18th. after
an illness Of two days, and was bur
led at Smyrna on the following
Saturday.
The news Of the death Of this
gifted and popular young lady, came
as a great shock and caused sim
cere sorrow in the hearts of her
many friends in Farmville. who
knew her but to love her As a
student at the Normal she won the
admiration of her teachers and the
tender affection of her companions.
while many of our homes were
frightened and blessed by her
cheerful. cordial and winsome pres
ence. We do not understand the
fading of such a flower while the
dew of morning gave TO 1t fresh
fragrance and fairness. but let no
broken shaft mark the spot where
she sleeps as those who loved her
best are comforted in the thought
that the Father God makes no mis-
take
He gave her for a few brief years
70 gladden. the home and make the
world the brighter by her living, ant
then in His own good time and all
wise providence took her to Him
self. At the open grave listening
faith heard more than the rustic
of a wing" yea. the loving voice of
a loving Saviour, saying. 4 am the
resurrection and the life"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
4 DEATH BY DROWNING
BODY RECOVERED BY DARING
DIVER.
Went I'm Bathing and Sank To
Watery Grave.

Emmet Huff. a colored young
man. some 19 years Of age. and
who had been employed at the
Normal as an assistant in the kitch-
en-. on last Tuesday went bathing
in the Appomattox just west of the
Tidewater and Western depot. and
being unable to swim. having pass
ed beyond his depth. yainly strug-
gled TO gain his footing and died
I'm the effort
Two boys looked on from the
shore but could offer no assistance.
The body was recovered by Phillip
Taylor. who diyed for it and found
it lodged between rocks.
The funeral took place from
Triumph Church. in the Darling
ton Heights neighborhood.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
PROF. r. l.. MARTIN.
An Expert Musician. A Lover OF
Music. An Enthusiast.

Prof. Martin. of North Carolina
is now the instructor and leader of
the Farmville Silver Band. and un-
der his excellent training the band
is making rapid strides to becom-
ing professional musicians.
Below are some Of the previous
positions held by Prof Martin, who
comes TO Farmyille highly recon-
mended by some of the most emil
nent musicians and business men
of North Carolina
The Delgada Concert Band. Will
mington. y. c.. the Leaksyille-Spray
Concert Band. Leaksville. y. c..
Hamilton Carhart Band, Rock-Hill
5. c.. Bradley Concert Band. Hunts
vile. Ala. White Oak Band. Greens
boro. y. c., where that band, under
the direction of Prof. Martin. COM
peted for prizes among II other
bands. The Maravian Choir of
SO pieces. one of the oldest bands
in existence. taking the first prize
and the White Oak Band the second
This speaks well for Prof. Mar
tin, and the people of Farmyille
feel assured that his labors here
will be crowned with success.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
Rules Of Piano Contest.

Rule 1. Subscribers are caution
ed TO take a receipt for all money
given to contestants.
Rule 2. All money for subscrip-
tions must be paid TO Miss Gracia
Saunders, contest Manager.
Rule 3. Contest Managers sigma
ture must be affixed to votes. be-
fore same are of value in contest
Rule 4. Ballots cannot be bought
Votes can only be obtained by Sc
curing subscriptions, prepaid. or by
cutting the nominating coupon, or
free voting coupon from each pa
per-
Rule 5. No employee of the Her
aid or a member of his family will
be permitted to participate either as
a nominator or a voter in the con-
test
Rule 6. Candidates viii not be
restricted in securing subscriptions
to any territory but may secure
them in any place in the world.
Rule 7. Contestants or nomina-
tors may secure as many Free Vot-
ing coupons as possible. and vote
them each week.
Rule s. Only one Nominating
Coupon emitting each contestant to
1000 votes will be allowed.
Rule 9. No votes will be allow
ed on subscriptions held out more
than one week after being secured
by contestant. Subscriptions must
be turned in promptly together
with money collected for them.
Votes will be issued when subscrip-
tions are received, but contestants
may retain votes and cast them
whenever they wish.
Rule 10. Votes once issued can
not be transferred to another con-
testant.
Rule II. To all who enter this
contest is a guarantee Of fair treat
ment. No partiality will be shown
to any contestant.
Rule u. For any information
call on or write the Contest Man
agement," and information will be
gladly furnished.
Rule 13. No information con-
cerning standing Of contestants
shall be given except through the
printed list in weekly paper.
Respectfully yours,
Contest Management.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
Opening Of The Tobacco Market.

The opening Of the tobacco mar
ket marks the most important busi-
ness event in the history Of the
town
Sales began on the 18th, and
two sales each day have followed
since Primings have been receiy-
ed in increasing quantity and prices
have ranged from 81 to $3.50 a
hundred. The sales of Tuesday as
sumed large proportions and prie-
es were well maintained
All the buyers are buying and
the season opens auspiclously. At
ter all tobacco is Farmville's best
business friend. and in saying this
We do not forget the Normal and
our own manufacturing factors.
All are unfailing sources Of sup
ply. but the winsome weed wears
the belt. And yet we will care for
all and continue to be grateful to
our business benefactors.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
THE NORMAL OUTLOOK.
SESSION PROMISES To BE ONE
OF THE BEST.
Roams In The Buildings All En-
gagged And The Homes Of The
Town Fast Filling Up.

Mr.. b. NJ. Cox tells us that the
promise of the coming session OF
the Normal is bright and brighten
ing. The rooms in the main build
ing and the annexes are already
assigned and the families in town
being canvassed to accommodate
others. "The more the merrier'
The soda fountains take on new
glow as the time approaches for
the coming of the girls, the win
dows of our stores are clothed in
new beauty. brooms are busy, paint
and white wash brighten, eyes grow
brighter. and even the preachers
cheer at the hope of crowded sanct-
uaries
Two more issues of the Herald
and then the greetings soon to fol-
low. Before another full moon and
the stars in the school and social
world will shine out clear and beau
tiful. The more Normal schools in
Virginia the more Normal girls
in Farmyille.
Here alone is to be found the
Mother-Nolmal OF Virginia, and
girls never turn away f.om moth
er.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
HE MOONLIGHT PICNIC.
HELD At MOUNT PLEASANT
The Home of Sacred Memories
Heavens BenedictiOn Rested
On The Scene.

There was a happy gathering of
the people of the Mount Pleasant
neighborhood on Friday evening OF
last week at the old church. They
gathered after the curtains of night
had fallen, but the queen Of the
heavens, shone out in queenly splen-
dor and drove away the darkness,
making the scene a brilliant one.
Farmville was well represented
on the happy occasion and on the
return they united in saying, mo
such peach cream was ever served
before in the history of all time.
and we may never look upon its
like again"
The refreshments We're all of the
most tempting kind and the church
treasury is the richer for the meet
ing
The Farmville party lost its way,
but who objects to being lost in
moonlight like that? The time Of
meeting was unusual and unique,
but so was the occasion. We will
all go again.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-26
THE TRENTON TOURISTS STILL
TOUCH ELBOWS.
Parties Galore. Dancing by Moon
light.

llght.
That immortal band Of Trenton
pond tourists are bound together
by ties stronger than hooks Of steel
and though the fishing is over, and
the summer hurries to its close.
they meet and mingle in happiest
unison.
On Friday evening of last week
they wee entertained in the hospi-
table home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J L..
Richardson. Miss Mildred the gra-
cious and charming hostess Of the
evening. Cards and social converse.
delightful refreshments and happy
"reminiscences born of the pond
ombined to make an ideal evening
On Saturday when the shadows
had fallen they gathered at the
pavilion of the Farmyille Lithia,
and under the bright light of the
August moon, kept step to the
strains of sweet music until re-
minded of the coming of another
day of rest.
On Monday evening the doors to
another home of genuine and gra-
cious hospitality. that of Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Richardson. were thrown
wide open to receive them, and
again the moments flew by on rap
id wings as kindred spirits com
muDed together and the fishermen
and their fair companions feasted
again on the luxuries of the sea
son.
Chinese lanterns were gracefully
festooned around the porch, the
moon still shone in wonted glory
and the whole scene radiant and
beautiful
Memories were busy with the
changing and charming panorama o.
the pond. and hopes thrilled with
new life as visions of other sum
mer days on the familiar banks
passed before them.
Many souls with but single
thought and many hearts that
beat as one.