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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
FRIDAY, JULY %, 1910.
Broom Corn in South Dakota

Perhaps some of your readers will
be surprised to hear that broom corn
is a profitable crop in western South
Dakota, but such is the case. | raised
two tons Of straw on four acres u
here last year, and that is a good
yield. There is always a good de-
mand for brooms as we'll as for broom
corn straw. This may be judged from
the fact that last years crop in the
United States could supply only n
broom per family. What the 1910
crop will be is yet a matter of specu-
lation.
Since the people in the West are
not very familiar with broom corn
culture, and since the crop is a profit
able n in this section, a few general
directions in the way of seed bed
preparation, harvesting, etc, will I'M
d%oubtedly be of interest to many of
your readers. The ground for broom
corn should be plowed as early in the
spring as possible, or, better still, the
fall previous. Disc and harrow
thoroughly at intervale till about
June 10th, when the seed bed should
be ready for planting. Under no cir
cumstances plant broom corr before
June lst. The seed should be drilled
in rows about three feet, two inches,
or three feet, four inches apart. There
should be from IS to so stalks to the
rod in the rows, the exact stand to
depend upon the fertility of the soil.
Cultivate the crop the same as YOU
would Indian corn, four or five times
during the growing season. Cultivate
shallow.
When you al take the brush in
the left hand and with a knife push
down the top blade and thus cause it
to slip off, the crop is ready to be har-
vested. The harvesting is done as
follows: Go down between two rows
and break the stalks so that the brush
hangs down in such a manner that it
can readily be cut off by a man walk
ing erect. Break two rows at a time
and cut them on the return trip.
People used to table the broom corn
and then lay the brush from four
rows on this table; that is to say, two
cutters lay their brush on a double
row in which the stalks had been
bent towards each other in the form
of a table. The dry tops are usually
hauled to the barn on a hayrack in
which the ottom has been made
tight. TO c II the best market
price n must have the broom corn
stripped clean Of seeds as we'll as of
blades (boots.)
| make my broom corn into brooms
right on my farm and have been do
ing SO in this state for the past 81
years. This is my second year in
Pennington County. AS stated be-
fore, l planted four acres to this crop
in the spring of 1909, and the yield
vas SO satisfactory that l have planted
40 acres this year. The crop is a very
profitable N in this state and | hope
more farmers will begin to grow it
d. Stephens in Farmers Tribune.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Country Loosens Up

Heavy hogs are being marketed
without regard to prices. The country
has, apparently, changed it's policy.
The paddock has been thrown on the
junk pile and the feed lot bars thrown
aside. A few weeks ago a 25-cent
break curtailed the run: now it mere
ly swells the marketward movement
At every western receiving point a
plethora of big hogs has existed.
Weights are u%nseasonably heavy. At
Omaha the June average reached 249
pounds, against 229 pounds a year ago
and Omaha gets the heaviest crop of
hogs that comes to market. Chicago's
June average was 242 pounds, against
2l9 a year age, and last year it's aver
age PA pounds, the heaviest of the
year and 10 pounds heavier than the
corresponding week last year. Kan
a City's June average was 2O9
pounds against 1913 a year ago, st.
Joseph's 232 pounds against PIP, and
Sioux City's PA pounds against 22S.
That packers are running away from
weight under the circumstances
causes nosurprise.-Breeders Gazette.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
MitchelI's Thirteenth Annual
Corn Belt Exposition

Mitchell's annua! Corn Palace this
year is scheduled for the week com
mencing Sept. Goth, closing Oct. LIST.
The Corn Palace is in a class bv itself
N It's prominence serves as a state
wide advertisement. There are no
inner agricultural exhibits to be found
anywhere, and the artistic
'nent or these. coupled with the
beautiful designs displayed in the
decorations OF the building, attracts
tile attentions of all classes from
near and far, and no n who has
ever had the privilege of viewing a
freshly decorated Corn Palace. can 90
away without the impression that he
has seen q real art exhibit, a picture
in natures own colors.
Then there is the most wholesome
entertainments ever presented to A.
crowd Of people who are looking for
amusement and relaxation from every
day cares, u program that can ALWAYS
be appreciated by every temperament
q reSttul performance under most
pleasing circumstances.
Mitchell price; herself upon the
continued success Of these eXpositions
and just as long as the Corn Palace is
maintained as a Mitchell institution,
just so long a the visitor be assured
Of getting his moneys worth, and of
a greater Corn Palace each recurring
year.
While We are not in possession of
detail at this time, we are reliably in
formed by members OF the committee
that the 1910 Corn Palace will be
superior to anything yet attempted.
We have reason to believe from past
experience that any promise made in
this respect will be faithfully kept.
and that South Dakota will have an
exhibition at Mitchell that will dem
onstrate that all her claims are based
on facts, and that this years products
OF her soil will compare favorably
with those of other and older states
that have heretofore laid claim to
supremacy from an agricultural stand
point. The people Of Mitchell have
a right to ask the cooperation Of the
citizens OF the state for their Corn
Belt Exposition, for, while it is sup
ported in it's entirety by the business
men Of that city, there ars few who
are not willing to admit that it is the
strongest argument attempted in
support OF our claims that South Da-
kota is getting into the front ranks
as a corn producer.
One might write a book on the sub
ject, giving in detail his impressions
during a weeks Stay at the Corn Pal
ace. Suffice to say that the scranger
is always welcome within the gates Of
Mitchell. The citizens open their
homes to those who cannot be accom-
odated at the hotels, and special
means are provided for the attention
and cOmfOrto of all visitors. The event
is looked forward to by the thousands
OF people who spend their annual va
cation time here and go home feeling
better for having attended.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
The Ideal

Yeast-They say a hive which cor.
tains 10000 bees In February has 49,.
600 in March. 10000 in April and from
10000 to $4,000 In May.
Observation-Disclosures how many q
hive contains in June-the month of
marriages. That's the month for get.
ting "stung," you know! - Yonkers
Statesman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Newfoundland Foqs,

The oft mentioned fogs Of New.
foundland are found only, as a rule
on the east and south coasts and or
the banks" They are caused by the
meeting Of the arctic current with the
gulf stream. The interior in summer
Is described as a most delightful eli.
mate, resembling that of the south Of
France.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Keeping Up Appearances.

Husband suddenly waking up at
dead of night)-What IN the world was
that noise?
Wife (calmly)-It's all right. dear.
The guests of the Moneybags' ball are
just coming home. and l slipped down
and gave our front door a slam SO the
neighbors would thiAk we were there"
New York Journal,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Diplomacy,

The wife of a man who came home
late insisted upon a reason. when
l go out without you" he said, Il
do not enjoy myself half as much, and
it takes me twice as long."-Success
Magazine.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Wonderful simn.r,tx

Wonderful Similarity.
why does this dish remind you OF
the collection plate?" asked the minis.
ter at breakfast
And the minister's wife was pug.
zled until she looked at the dish and
saw there was nothing in it-Pittsburp
Post.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22

Black Hills spruce is recommended
for wind breaks. 1t does very we'll in
this locality. Midsummer is the
time for planting. 1t is not only a
good wind break but it q beautiful
tree whenever it grows. Once started
it will stand almost any amount of
dry weather.-Western Dakotan.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Thoughts,

thoughts are much greater than
They are vital forces and have
endless effects. What you think today
determines what you will be in years
come.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Tho Why Of the Fly.

Tho Why Of the Fly.
Instead OF strolling through soma aun,,,
dell
Or musing by the oceans foam decked
deep,
Why does a fly prefer to crawl
upon the face of one who tries to sleep1
New York Times.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
MULTIPLICATION.

A controversy is a thing
Which has Of lives a score,
For when you try to settle n
o start a whole lot more.
washington Star.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Undyinq Love,

O'uTTVy EUVV.
Youth-Own up! You don't hate me
do you?
B~eauty-To tell the truth, l hate you
like sin!
Youth-Oh. my darling, how happy
you make m~e!-Smart Set.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Reciprocitv.

she sewed u button on my coat.
For / was far from mother,
It's such q thing" she said to mo.
AS I'd do for my brother"
She looked so pretty sitting there
quickly stopped and kissed her.
Ills such q thing" l said to her.
A I'd do to my s~ister!"
Smart Set.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
His OCCUPATION.

Bill-You say he is a scattering man?
Jill-Sure! He stands there all day
watching the tide come in.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
"Ihe Joke"

Gather We cuttings while ye may.
Old time is se.ll a-sprinting.
And this same joke that smiles today
Tomorrow will be printing.
Judge.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
An lssu. an Foo.

I'm these days Of protest against
bribery and the use Of money in cam.
paigns"-
"Well?"
. what boots It to be well hae,ed 2.-
Baltimore American.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22


On June 25, all U. S. prisoners who
have been convicted Of crimes, or
who will be sentenced to terms Of i'm.
prisoument in the near future are to
be benefited by the parole law which
goes in effect on that date. The
superintendent the prisoners of the
department Of justice and the warden
and physician Of each United States
prison will constitute the board Of
parole of such prison and each prison
er whose conduct has showed that he
has observed the rules OF the instita-
tion, and who has served one-third of
his term Of Imprisonment may be re-
leased by the board.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Easily Granted

Tommy-Ma. can l have two pieces
II pie this noon? Ma-Certainly. Tom.
my. Cut the piece you have in two
Journal.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Have You Notleed,

Aa.ee stages there are OF lovers spats.
And you will agree we are right,
me rrst 10 2 misunderstanding.
Inc second Q quarrel. the third q neht
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22

The surrounding country had from
one-half to one and one-half inches of
rainfall Tuesday evening.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
EXCURSION RATES
X. of P. ~Encampment, Mil
waukee; Knight Templar's
COnlave, Chicago.

Tickets on sale via the Chicago &
Northwestern Ry., daily July %, 20,
30 and 81, account X. of p. Encamp-
ment, Milwaukee; and daily August
}, s, 6 and 7, account Knight Tenn
plar's Conclave, Chicago. Great OPP
portunity for sight seeing in these
beautiful convenient cities and to
visit the many adjacent famous sum-
mer resorts, lakes and streams OF
Wisconsin and Northern Michigan.
For tickets and information apply to
any ticket agent.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22
Sarforia1-

Ever go to that tailor?"
Yes. Most expensive man. I ont
TWO suits from him-a dress suit and ?
acknowledgements.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-07-22

Remember the Union-sl.5o a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-23

i kinder had a notion 1 was doin' purity
good,
Alvin plain but hearty in a friendly
neighborhood,
A-havin pie fur dinner and enough of
other things
To furnish all the pleasure tibet a good
digestion brings
But long come Silas Thundergust an told
me / was wrong
To keep on tryin' to enjoy life as went
along.
He said I was a victim OF a system tibet
combined
To keep me on half rations an destroy
my peace of mind.
An now my spirits is depressed. My APP
petite is lost
For blessin's Of today, fur fear of what
next years may cost.
/ don't get any comfort shakin' hands
with folks / meet.
Cause mebbe they all have designs on
what I wear an eat.
OF course know this earth was made fur
man to live upon
An strength an courage prosper as
they've done in years agone.
But Silas rifles my feelin's till I'm fretted
day an night,
An when I orter go to work ! want to
start a fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-23
For a Better City.
From the indianapolis News.

From the indianapolis News.
1t Is not a vast population alone that
makes a great city. We have never been
carried away with the ambition for a
town large In numbers. We do crave quail
ity: but what there should be about num-
bers, after the point is reached that brings TO
a city practically all that any city can have.
we do not see. Indianapolis has certainly
attained q size which enables 1t to COM
mand the great advantages OF city life.
More than this were repetition. After
there are parks sufficient. theaters. paved
streets. lights. schools and public trans
portation. what were size except more OF
the same? The thing that every city ought
to strive after land this be 1t said will
bring increase Of size) Is quality. We
spoke recently to two things that make
more for a better city. One Is low taxa
ton. 1t is useless to try to make
city what 1t ought to be IL us tax rate
becomes overburdensome. Almost invs-
riably with American cities excessive tax
alton means loose management, extrava-
gance and waste. And no city can have
q worse advertisement than that, and
none a better than low taxation that by
good management keeps UP efhciency.
The other thing to which we spoke was
clean byways and alleys and back yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-23

slmians have reached q stage or inter-
national development. 80 to speak. great
ly encouraging to advocates OF universal
peace and understanding.
The monkey house at the Washington
Zoo has some interesting occupants
Every Sunday Toby and Napa and Doc
and Piggie and the other cage dweilers
whose names are less familiar to the
public entertain hosts Of friends. II Prof.
Garner could enable their admirers to
give them greetings in their own tongue
he would render this place OF public di-
version infinitely more interesting than
II Is at present. II would be highly enter
tanning. for example. to understand the
ordinations of the great mandril. that
wrinkled-nosed comedian who holds first
place In the hearts of the keepers. when
he gains possession OF an unwarily waved
glove or captures a hat. No one can mis-
take now the jealous gruff bark OF
the baboon Toby when a visitor pretends
to strike one Of the keepers. but the ex-
act translation Of that sound would add
to the amusement Of this proceeding. In
deed. the significance of the monkey
house doings. so infinitely varied, would
be vastly heightened by the possession
OF a glossary. Prof. Garner is solicited
to come to Washington and do a little
interpreting for the people Of the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-23
The Presidents Letter.

1t did not need the Presidents letter
to Mr.. Griscom to convince the country
that he had no hand in the political play
which resulted in the rejection by the
New York state republican committee of
Mr.. Roosevelt's name for the temporary
craftsmanship OF the state convention.
Despite the hints and even the direct
statements to the effect that the Presi-
dent was a party to the action of the
committee. IL was not credited that he
had made the egregious blunder as
politician and committed the unpardon-
able act as President of thus interfering
in the political affairs of a state where
his predecessor in Office must be reck-
oned as among the leaders of his party.
1t Is most unfortunate that the situa-
ton has developed to it's present point
and that apparently the good faith of
the second highest federal official should
have been brought into question so pub
iicly and so pointedly. Whatever expla-
nations may later be made. the most i'm
portant fact now stands forth that the
President has In nowise involved himself
in the faction lighting OF his party In
the state upon which II must depend
for national success two years hence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-23
Mr.. Hearst and New York.

The announcement of the Independence
League is an interesting item In the New
York situation. Ii Is the day Of tickets,
and the more the merrier. Mr.. Hearst's
friends are getting into the game. They
are going to try for everything at stake
In the state this year. from governor
down.
This action presumably has the in
dorsement OF Mr.. Hearst himself, who Is
now. and for several months has been.
abroad.
What the strength of the league I'm
New York may be at this time Is not
20 be safely appraised from the very poor
exhibition IL made of itself in the nation
al contest of two years ago. Then the
old issue of Organism was again In the
balance. and New York was no fit battle
ground for a third ticket. The division
was clear. and opponents Of Mr.. Bryan
voted for Mr.. Taft. Mr.. Hearst's candi-
date for President was in effect uncon-
sidered.
This year the questions are local. New
York interests overshadow all others
Organism Is not an issue. Primary cleo
tions, economy in the conduct OF the
states business. cleaner legislative meth
ods and the right sort of political leader
ship, are under discussion, and the voters
will be rallied on those cries.
1t is the contention Of Mr.. Hearst and
his friends that neither of the two old
parties is to be trusted to inaugurate the
reforms the people need and are demand
ing. And they hold to this as respects
both local and national affairs. Adopt
ing Mr.. Bryan's phrase. Mr.. Hearst de-
ciares that predatory wealth Is far too
powerful for the country's good. He be-
lieves IL controls both Of the old parties.
and that the only hope of dislodging 1t
Is in third party. This he has formed,
and this he now enters as a contestant
for control OF New York state
But will Mr.. Hearst himself head the
Independence League state ticket? An
understudy is never a source of inspira-
ton. The star must appear in order to
insure full house and show of en-
thusiasm by the audience. Mr.. Hearst is
easily the star of the league, and IL it
Is to count this time for all 1t is worth
he must take the stars part.
Mr.. Hearst has said he is tired of run
ming for office: and the statement Is per-
suasive. Still, why nominate a ticket
without giving IL the greatest possible
strength? When he returns from his
travels he is likely TO be sounded on this
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-23
Children in the Streets.

The purpose OF the chief of police to
prevent the use OF the public streets as
Fairgrounds by the children OF WASH
ington should be seconded by the Conn
missioners and supported by the parents
Of the children themselves. There Is
now no lack of room for safe Juvenile
recreation. At all hours Of the day the
children OF practically every neighbor-
hood can find in the public spaces devoted
to that use not only room for romping
but space for games Of all sorts. 1t Is
true that Washingtons playground equip
ment is not yet what IL should be. The
system has only just been founded and
lacks an adequate maintenance fund. But
there is nevertheless enough room on the
established playground spaces to accom-
modate the children and to keep them
OF the streets during the day. Their
parents should keep them of the streets
at night.
There are two sides to this question OF
the children playing in the streets In
the first place II is dangerous. Children
cities such as Washington. where the
street traffic Is heavy. The great increase
in the number OF automobiles adds ma
terially to the danger and spreads IL to
practically every thoroughfare in the
city. Especially after dark are the
streets unsafe for children. and the po-
lice records and hospital lists of the city
bear evidence OF the fact. At the same
time IL is unfair to househoiders to have
the streets used as Fairgrounds. The
children break the trees. destroy prop
erty and keep the street I'm a pande-
monium. Indifference on the part OF the
parents OF few children to the peace
and comfort OF their neighbors causes the
majority of city dwellers 10 suffer.
This matter o. the street playing Of
children reflects seriously upon the man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-23
Monkey Talk.

Prof. Garner. who has been in Africa
for a number OF years talking to the
monkeys, has returned with the an
nouncement that he has tabulated twelve
or fourteen simian words and that he
believes he understands nine of them. In
the absence Of any vocabulary Ii Is i'm
possible for the unscientifc mind TO grasp
the possible usefulness of such an addi-
ton to human knowledge. 1t would be
most important. indeed. IL these monkey
words were such that they could be
learned without difhculty-as easily, for
instance. as II 10 understood Esperanto
Is TO acquire. Then with his nine or ten
symbols Of monkey talk the studious
visitor to the ZOO might hold illuminating
converse with the occupants OF the primate
house. This n on the assumption that
all monkeys use the same language II
may be. Of course. that the chimpanxee
word for banana differs from the mandril
word for the same article. and that q
baboon expresses anger with a different
expletive from that employed by q
maneabey. The discovery that al monkeys
use the same tongue would In itself be OF
the greatest interest. showing that the