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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25
Then and Now.

Those who went through the blizzard
of Misrepresentation that preceded,
accompanied and especially followed the
enactment of the tariff revision of 1890,
commonly called the Mckinley bill, could
not imagine that that blizzard of mis-
representation could ever be surpassed
in intensity, persistence and reckless
ness. Yet by as much as decadent yell
lowism in newspaper press and on the
stump has waxed rotten ripe in the
intervening two decades, by so much
are its methods in the hands of deliber-
ate demagogism being now overworked
to prejudice the susceptible public
against the republican tariff revision
consumated in the opening year of the
Taft administration.
In essence the methods then were the
same as those now employed calculated
elaborate, infinite Misrepresentation.
During the year or two after the
Mckinley act was passed it was well
nigh impossible to get the ear of large
part of the public for hearing the facts.
The public ear was filled with the din OF
Misrepresentation. Nor was honest
answer made to corrective attempts,
because the very purpose of the dema-
gogical propaganda was dishonest Dem
onstrate the falsity of detail or sci
of details Of the attack on the McKin-
ley revision, and you thereby simply
provoked more emphatic, persistent and
and insolent reiteration of the original
Justification. The country was storm
swept with perversion of the truth.
Truth is mighty and will prevail, but
not necessarily on the instant. In that
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

case the republicans were swept out of
control of congress; they lost the presi-
dency, and the country suffered for a
period from the tariff botchwork of the
very detractors who had misrepresented
the republican act of 1890. The hair of
the dog is sometimes really required to
cure the bite.
That was not very long ago, and the
mind of thoughtful observers must be
wildly recalled to its excuses by the
pitiful showing made by Senator Bris-
tow in the face of the facts demon
strated by Senator Aldrich regarding
the revision in few details of the rub
Der schedule, leaving the Kansas insurg-
ent not grain of sand as compared
with the quarries of the world with
which to maintain the structure of his
Misrepresentation. In the very teeth
of incontrovertible exposure, he braz-
emily reiterates his original offense, as
his prototypes in 1890 did, only with
added innuendoes and more intricate
imputations against the agents and rep
resentatives of the republican party as
a national organization. This is "the
system" of insurgency, the plan of
attack on the party embracing its gen.
eral work and the Taft administration.
Bristow is typical of the whole phalanx
of insurgent leadership, in its deliberate
and lately more or less avowed purpose
to break down and supplant all party
authority that has convictions of its
own, and to organize what is essentially
a new party, retaining only the name
republican.
There is this big difference between
now and 1890; then it was the demo-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25
OLE BULL.
Not Classical Player, but He Be-
witched His Hearers.

Not a Classical Player, but He Be-
witched His Hearers.
The truth Is that Ole Bull was not q
classical player. As I remember him..
he could not play in strict tempo. Like
Chopin, he INDUCED in the rubato and
abused the portamento. But he knew
his public. America, particularly In
the regions visited, was not in the
mood for sonatas or concertos. "Old
Dan Tucker" and the "Arkansaw Trav-
eler' were the mode. Bull played them
both, played Jigs and old tunes, reused
the echoes with the "Star Spangled
Banner" and Irish melodies. He play
ed such things beautifully, and it
would have been musical snobbery to
say that you didn't like them. You
couldn't help yourself. The grand old
fellow bewitched you.
He was a handsome Merlin, with
touch Of the charlatan and touch of
Liszt in his tall, willowy figure, small
waist and heavy head of hair. Such
white hair! 1t tumbled In masses
about his kindly face like one Of his
native Norwegian cataracts. He was
the most picturesque old man l ever
saw except Walt Whitman, at that
time a steady attendant of the Carl
Gaertner string quartet concerts in
Philadelphia. land what Walt didn't
know about music he made up in his
love for stray dogs. He was seldom
without canine company.)-James HUI
neker in Everybody's Magazine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

There are few progressive republi-
can newspapers in this state which are
now opposing the republican candidates
for members Of congress, and they
try to square themselves with the
assertion that the republicans of South
Dakota have repudiated Cannonism and
that the present members of congress,
who are also the nominees for reelec.
ton, favor his selection as speaker Of
the next house. We believe that the
Cannon question was raised during tbs
late primaries. We remember that GU,
insurgent brothers requested votes
against Burke and Martin because they
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

had supported Cannon. We are of the
opinion that the republican voters of
this state silenced that question when
they voted by some five thousand
majority for these gentlemen as their
standard bearers for 1910. The ques-
ton of Cannonism could not have been
raised against Elrod, for as governor
he could in no way have assisted Can
non. The insurgent papers who refuse
to support the nominees of their party
for congress are clearly out of line
with the majority of the voters. But
Cannonism will not enter into the next
speaker contest. So bitter has become
the opposition to him that in the inter.
est of the party he will not be named
by the caucus. We want to say right
here that he has made the greatest
speaker that the house has ever had
He has been fearless in his decision.
and has ever been guided by what hs
deemed the best interests of the coun
try. We are proud that our present
congressman have voted for him in tn.
past. We believe that he in time-a.
did Thomas B. Reed-will receive tn.
proper credit If you can look back t.
the good old democratic times and fee
a desire for their return you can b,
influenced by the bucking insurgent t,
vote the democratic ticket, but if 70,
are satisfied with the republican pros
perity and the high prices for farm
products which have prevailed under
republican, government--yes, eve,
under the tyranical rule Of Cannon
you will dodge anything that sound
democratic and vote the republican
ticket straight.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25
A Lesson For Nellie.

Mrs. Washington was q strict disci-
plinarian about certain matters and
among other things always required
the members of the household to fol-
low the example Of her husband and
dress for dinner, which was at 8
o'clock. On one occasion Nellie Gus
tbs and her cousin, Martha cambridge,
appeared at the table in their morning
gowns, but no comment was made
upon it until a coach was seen ap.
preaching and the visitors, some
French officers Of high rank and
Charles Carroll, Jr., Of Carrollton, one
Of Miss Custis' ardent suitors, were
announced. Instantly the girls, in a
futter Of excitement, begged to be ex-
cused in order to change their gowns,
but Mrs. Washington shook her head.
NO." she said. Remain as you are.
A costume good enough for President
Washington is good enough for any
guest Of his" Needless to say, Miss
Nellie never overlooked her proper
garb for dinner again. National
Monthly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25
A Proclamation

Thus far the season of 1910, through
out the central and western states, has
been one of exceptional drouth, in con-
sequence of which the hay crop together
with that of the various small grains,
will, in those states, be quite materially
shortened.
AS year follows year we realize more
and more that South Dakota lies well
within the corn belt and that the corn
crop is one of her most valuable
resources. The good year 1909 gave us
a greater yield of corn than we have
ever had before in the history of the
state, and during the present year corn
has thrived and undoubtedly will be the
most substantial crop of the season.
/ am convinced that the careful fol-
lowing of modern scientific methods
will secure for us in the coming year a
magnificent corn yield, far surprising
that of any previous year. The first
essential of success in corn culture is,
of course, the selection of good seed,
and realizing the Importance of secur-
ing seed before the coming of frost,
hereby proclaim September 9 and 10 as
SEED CORN SELECTION DAYS
And would urgently request that all of
our farmers go into their corn fields on
those days and carefully and judiciously
select the best ears for seed for the
coming year. By so doing the corn
crop for the succeeding year will be
materially increased.
In testimony whereof, / have here
unto set my hand and caused to be affixed
! the Great Seal of the State of South
Dakota.
Done at the Capitol in Pierre this goth
day of August, A. d. 1910.
| (SeaD r. S. Wesley,
By the Governor. Governor.
Attest:
Samuel c. Policy,
Secretary of State.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

Remember, Mr.. Farmer, that the
Day County agricultural fair is an insti-
tuition for the benefit of the farms and
farmers Of this county and if it is not
successful the farmers are to blame.
There is no hotter grain, grasses, farm
produce, butter, poultry, live stock, or
IN fact there is nothing better grows of
any class or description than is pro
dneed right here. Bring IT in and
show the world what we do have.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

The attorney general of New York
state has decided that the pictures of
the Johnson-Jeffries fight can be shown
in that state without violating the penal
laws. The moving picture companies
can afford to p~y the cranks who are
raising sor fuss about the pictures
of the ff froyalty for the advertis-
ing they ale getting. The best way to
advertise bad book, bad play or bad
pictures is to condemn them, and then
all win want 20 see them and learn
why.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

cratic party or SO called independents
acting openly with it that conceived and
waged that memorable war of misrep-
resentation for the purpose of ousting
the republican party from power. Now
it is men who, claiming to be republi-
cans, adopt and intensity the same sys-
tenn of misrepresentation and calumny
TO discredit the record and break down
the leadership of their own party.
Sioux City Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

Another week has passed and the
president has moi received the ultima
TIM of Col Roosevelt. Another inter-
esting feature of this story is that the
colonel mas branded the story that he
was going TO send the president any
snch thing by anybody as mess of
falsehoods Teddy has moderated con-
siderable since he became an editor.
When just common president he
would have branded such tales as lies.
But then be recognizes the dignity of
his present job.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

o. j. Straw, who travels for the
the Standard Paper company through
this state, has just returned from a
trip to Maine and he offers one of the
best arguments against voting for
county option-which is prohibition
under another name. He says that
lands in good agricultural sections
back in that old state are now worth
$50 per acre.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

A most terrible forest fire has been
raging ali over the western country
during the past week and hundreds of
lives have been lost No probable esti-
mate Of the property loss has even been
attempted. Thousands Of members Of
the regular army have been pressed
INTO service. but they are as straw.
Railroads have abandoned their trains
through 1isat section of rhe limited
States III rs said 70 Toe the most ries-
trnct1re wear known IN the history of
the country.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

Senator Ross E. Parks, than whom
there is no better judge of crops in Day
county, estimates that the wheat crop
of this year for Day county will make
grand average of sixteen bushels per
acre. Does not sound much like hard
times for us this coming winter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

In little over three weeks the Day
county agricultural fair will be in full
progress. Now is a good time to get
that exhibit in the best possible shape
and come in and get front row in the
exhibition building. If every person
who should has an exhibit we will have
the best fair in the state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

The prohibitionists realize that there
would be no hope for success of their
platform if submitted squarely to the
voters of this state, so they hope to
again foster it upon the state by get
ting the people to vote for county
option. Remember that vote for
county option is an indirect vote for
prohibition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25

II haven't much use for Blithersley,"
said the proud papa.
"Why?" asked the proud mamma.
II listened to him for an hour today
while he told me about what his baby
had said or tried to say, and just as I
war about to tell him about ours he
left me, saying he had to catch q.
train. American.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25
n. r. DENTON, Editor.

The many friends of Judge A. w.
Campbell, of Aberdeen, will deeply
sympathize with him and his wife in
the death of their infant son which
occurred last week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
SAD SCENE IN MoRauE.
Man and Wife Had Parted In Anger
Husband Was Murdered.

Sioux City. Jan. "a. - Showering
kisses on the face OF her husband, Jack
Sears. as he lay cold in death on a
Slab at the Westcott morgue, Jennie
Sears pressed her form against that OF
her husband in one long, hungering
fearful embrace and fell on her knees
beside the bier. crossing herself and
offered up murmured prayers for his
departed soul. Then she collapsed. II
was necessary to assist her from the
room where her husband lay and the
weak and shuddering, she was loath tc
leave.
my God in heaven" were the only
words she uttered aloud as she was
taken into the death chamber, the
coverlet thrown back and she saw the
face of her husband for the first time
since he received the bullet that caused
his DEATH
The shooting occurred last Monday
but for some reason, yet unexplained
Mrs Sears did not hear of it until
Tuesday night. She admitted she die
not stay at her room on Sunday night
because she and Jack had some words
She would not say where she had beer
working.
Sears was shot by n man named
NOLAN, during a quarrel about a horse
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
WORKERS ARE ENCOURAGED
OVER PROSPECTS FOR At
TENDANCE At BIG SHOW.
SUCCESS is NOW UP
TO THE ATTENDANCE
That Remains to Insure Successful
Gathering is the Number That Will
Attend-Women Evincins Much In
ersst in Domestic Science Depart-
nent.

The officers and workers in the
94fFal Iowa Short Course Association
much encouraged over the pros
IS for attendance at the big show
Ee Feb.7-12. Ticket sales are being
hde all over the county, and every
pere there is an active interest in
exhibitions and class work.
The women of this city, and other
Dints of the county as well, are evinc-
g keen interest in the domestic
clence department., and the indications
low are that the classes, both for be-
itners and the advanced work, will
more largely attended than ever be-
pre-. The work in household economics
wen for the women is something that
40 woman who can possibly manage
~ attend can afford to miss.
he short course officers consider
= It the success Of the short course is
w up to the attendance, and that all
hat will govern the successful opera
Jon of the show will be the number in
attendance. Unless some unforeseen
conditions arise, such as weather, there
will probably be no question but that
the attendance will be up to, if not
beyond the two preceding years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
DEATH AT 81. ANTHoNY.
MRS. William LaPlant Succumbs to
Cancer After Long illness.

Mrs. William LaPlant Succumbs to
Cancer After Long illness.
Mrs. William LaPlant, a well-known
resident of st. Anthony, died at her
home Wednesday after a long illness
due to cancer. Mrs. LaPlant was highly
esteemed by her many st. Anthony
friends. who regret her death exceed
ingly. She was a kind and loving moth
er, and was loved as neighbor and
friend.
Mrs. LaPlant was Al years old, and
is survived by her husband and four
children. The latter are Lewis, Homer,
leila, and Gladys, all of whom are at
home. Three sisters and two brothers
also survive Mrs. LaPlant,, in the per-
sons Of Mrs. ]. A. Garrett, of st. An
thony; Mrs. Rosa Harris, Of Ocheye-
dan; Miss Maggie Lent of MARSHALL
town: William Lent, Of st. Anthony;
and Edward Lent, of Deerwood, Mimi
The funeral will be held from the
Catholic church at st. Anthony Satur-
day morning, and interment will fol-
low in the st. Anthony cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
NEW RURAL DELIVERY RULING.
Rural Mail Carriers Are Not Required
to Collect loosa Coins.

to Collect Loose Coins.
Postmaster G. II. Smith has received
from Washington a ruling of the rural
dslivery division Of the postoffice de-
Rartment, relative to the depositing by
atrons of loose coins in the rural mail
oxes. for the purchase of stamps.
Hereafter rural carriers will not be re-
4ured to collect such coins.
In his notice to the postmaster, P. V.
DeGraw, fourth assistant postmaster
ygfneral, says:
I'm view of the extent to which the
practice Of placing loose coins in boxes
by rural patrons has grown, and the
delay in the delivery and collection Of
mail and the hardship imposed on rural
carriers incident thereto, you are in
formed that, commencing Feb. 10,
proximo, rural carriers will not be re-
quired to collect loose coins from rural
mail boxes.
Patrons should enclose coins in an
envelope, wrap them securely in a
piece of paper, or deposit them in a
kcoin- holding receptacle, so they can be
easily and quickly taken from boxes,
and carriers will be required to lift
such coins and, where accompanied by
mail for dispatch, attach the requisite
stamps"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
Help WANTED-FEMALE.

Wanted-Girl for general homework
Call evenings. 10 West Church street
Mrs. J. II. Flitton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
SETH ARNOLD INJURED.
Pioneer Business Man Of This City Hill
by Car at Pasadena;

Pioneer Business Man Of This City Hit
by Car at Pasadena.
Word to the Times Republican from
Pasadena, Cal, tells of an accident that
befell Seth Arnold, a pioneer business
man Of Marshalltown, and father Of
Mrs. George L. Andrews, of this city.
Mr.. Arnold and his daughter, Mrs. Nell
lie McNider, of Pasadena, were out
driving when their carriage colHded
with an electric car. Both Mr.. Arnold
and his daughter were hurt, and altho
the condition Of neither is serious both
were badly bruised The many Mar
shalltown friends of Mr.. Arnold and
his daughter will be pleased to learn
that both are doing as nicely as could
be expected, and that an early recovery
is expected in each case.
Mr.. Arnold was one of the early fur
niture dealers in this city, and was a
member of the firm Of Arnold Bros,
who builr the building WHERE the =. c.
Wilbur store is now situated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
FISH BY THE eusHEL.
Parties Fined at Twin Lakes Got Their
Moneys Worth.

Special to Times Republican.
Goodell Jan. 27--Game Warden
Anton Boiler has been quite busy this
week looking after the fishermen at the
Twin Lakes. six miles west OF here.
Seven parties were arrested. all of
whom pleaded guilty and paid fines
and seemed to be happy over 1t, think
ing they had secured fish enough to
make good. There is an opening In the
lake where n large tile empt!es which
is reported to be full of fish and that
parties have been taking them out
with pitch forks and spears by the
basketfuls
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27

For Sale--An eight room house In
Albion, good cistern, cellar. good wood
house. and good barn. together with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
IOWA. JANUARY %.

principal after-ddnner talk was by Mr.
vardaman. who again delighted his
audience for a second time.
The flowers for the banquet board
were furnished by the Carr & Adams
Company, of Des Moines. manufactur-
ers and jobbers Of mill work. Carna-
tons were given as favors, and each
posy was clasped by Carr & Adams
button. e. L. Chew, of Des lMoines, and
Howard S. Elder, Of Mason City,
northern statesmen for the company,
We're here for the convention
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
lows Man XIII. himsels.

omara, Jan. 27.-Yesterday afternoon
Charles Bennett OF Paralto. Iowa, went
into the Jensen lumber yard here, laid
down on an old door. pulled revolver
from his pocket. placed the muxzla
agaist his forehead and sent a bullet
into his brain, dying instantly.
Bennett was about IS years old and q
laborer. Letters in his pocket indicate
that he had a family in Paralto. Linn
county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
Oh, Fearful!

Among the scrapbooks of the late
Clyde Fitch is one devoted to foreign
English.
Under the heading of Oriental Eng
lish in the volume there is an amusing
clipping from a Siamese paper that had
an English column for foreign readers.
The clipping runs:
Shooting Outraged Fearful Agony.
-Khoon Tong was man of Langoon
and on his return accidentally shot at
by some miscreant scoundrels. I'M
timely death, oh fearful! All men eX-
pressed their mourn. The coWardice
dogs is still at large"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-27
Ladies, Remember.

Above all that counts in society is
"dress." If you are we'll dressed it
shows that you "have a care" as to
how you appear. You are good dresser
if we dress you. There isn't a garment
that leaves our shop but what has
passed our personal inspection Always
keep in mind it's an o. KID garment
if we make it. Beeson & Lambert
phone 1854.