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The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27
January 81, 1910.

today in the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties many thousands of men
who believe as heartily in the wisdom
of abolishing the sale of alcohol as
does any member of the P5MY
party. These men, however, g 4,..ar-
ing their political faith, will y stand
upon a platform which they believe
to be composed of single plank, nor
will they fight political battles for one
issue when a dozen or more are press
ing for settlement. These men have
realized what so many of the Prohi-
bition party have never understood
and what some of them are incapable
of learning, that no permanent vic
torv over a human appetite as old al
most as mankind itself can be gained
through legislation alone. 1t is only
bv proving that the Punishment of al
cohol is a social, hygienic and COM
mercial advantage that the great ma
iority of the Anglo-Saxon race can
be brought to stand firmly for it.
Of course, a lot of these academic
observations are fairly accurate, and yet
anyone who knows anything about the
Prohibition movement of the past forty
years, knows that Prohibitionists have
never held the views nor assumed the
attitude which Mr. Beach attributes t..
them and that the facts which he seen
to think he has discovered they ha, /,
known and promulgated decades ag
When Mr.. Beach has studied the Pr !
hibition question a little longer, he wi
discover, too, that it is not the ma !
who is anxious about his right to drin
who opposes Prohibition but the man
who wants to sell and because he wants
to sell is ready to spend fortunes to
corrupt and deceive voters and to buy
public officials and the means Of public
the newspapers.
Strangely enough, Mr.. Beach seems
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27

tire assumed, or legally acquired, right
of other men to dictate what they
may or may not eat or what they
may and may not drink. These men
regard as their divine right the privil-
eye of deciding these things for them
selves. A great drawback to
the success of the Prohibition party
has been its failure to properly appre-
ciate this feeling on the part of other
men. Too often it has been willing
to rule with a club, to insist that its
views be accepted as final. 1t has been
too prone to issue peremptory orders,
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27
INSOMNIA
Leads to Madness, if Not Remedied
in Time

Experiments satisfied me, some 5
years ago. writes Topeka woman.
that coffee was the direct cause OF
the insomnia from which suffered
terribly, as we'll as the extreme ner-
vousness and acute dyspepsia which
made life most painful thing for
me.
81 had been a coffee drinker since
childhood, and did not like to think
that the beverage was doing me all
this harm But it was, and the time
came when | had to face the fact, and
protect myself. I therefore gave UP
coffee abruptly and absolutely, and
adopted Postum for my hot drink at
meals
81 began to note Improvement in
my condition very soon after l took
on Postum. The change proceeded
gradually, but surely, and it was
matter of only few weeks before /
found myself entirely relieved-the
nervousness passed away, my digest
i've apparatus was restored to normal
efficiency. and | began to sleep, rest
fully and peacefully.
"These happy conditions have con-
tinued during all of the years, and
l am safe in saying that | owe them
entirely to Postum, for when began
to drink it I ceased to use medicines"
Read the little book, "The Roaato
Wel1vil1e," in pkgs. There's, Rea-
SON."
Ever Read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full of human
interest.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27
PROHIBITION IN KANSAS

PearsonS Magazine for February
gives its readers an article entitled
"What Prohibition Means to Kansas"
The editor of PearSOn'S introduces the
article with reference to the ridiculous
article, Prohibition the Obstacle to Real
Reform" which appeared in PearsonS
for August, and the response to which
on the part of people who saw its fall
lacies and falsehoods seems to have put
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27
The Annoyance
of FIatuIence
Many People are Annoyed with
Gas in the Stomach and
InteStineS

gas in the stomach and intestines,
which often rolls about, producing
borborygmi, or rumbling noises in
the intestinal system, and causes the
victim of this trouble considerable
embarrassment, when such noises oc-
cur while in company.
An analysis of gas from the stom-
ach shows that it consists to a great
extent of nitrogen and carbonic acid
1t is, therefore, probable that some
of the gas in the stomach consists
simply of air which has been swal-
lowed, although, for the most part
the source of fatulence is the gas
given off from the food in the abb
normal processes of decomposition
In cases of chronic gastric catarrh,
the secretion of gastric juice in the
stomach is deficient, the food is di-
gested slowly, and fermentation oc-
ours with the evolution of gas.
Swallowed air, however, plays
more important part in causing hatu-
lence, or gas in the stomach and in
testines than is generally supposed,
and while food may be swallowed
without carrying air into the stom-
ach with it, fluids, especially those
of tenacious character, such as
pea-soup, appear to carry down a
great deal.
Flatulent distension of the intes-
tines occurs when a large amount of
gas or air, either swallowed or
evolved from the decomposition of
food, escapes from the stomach into
the intestines through the pylorus.
The enormous distension of the in
testines and dilation of the stomach
with gases, and the rapidity with
which such hatulence occurs, has long
been a puzzle to medical men, and
has led some to think that the only
possible explanation thereof, is
rapid evolution of gas from the blood.
In the treatment of gas in the
stomach and intestines, charcoal is
considered by most physicians as the
leading and most effective remedy.
Carminatives, or medicines, such as
peppermint, cardamom, sodium BIZ
carb., ETC., which expel the gas from
the stomach in large volumes through
the mouth, are resorted to by some
people, but their use is disagreeable.
and the frequent expulsion of gas
through the mouth, most annoying,
and after taking a remedy of this
kind, one is compelled to remain out
of company the rest of the day on
account of the continued belching
of air.
ENGES do away with the necessity
of undergoing the disagreeable expe-
rience of belching or expelling stom-
ach gases through the mouth. by
completely absorbing every particle
of gas or swallowed air in the stom-
ach, and also in the intestinal sys-
tenn, which prevents collie, and over
distension with accumulated air.
These wonderful lozenges should be
used for all cases of flatulence and de-
composition of food in the stomach,
- ,,,o11 for hod hra,f1, rac,,1t,oU
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27

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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
Need New City Hall.

81 d Il
The present city hall building,
while ample as strictly a council
chamber, is too modest structure to
meet the requirements of city the
size of Rapid City. Especially is this
true for the reason the fire depart
ment needs headquarters and q move
ment is on foot to find location.
The city owns the present site on
Sixth street and as the present build
ing is of brick strongly constructed it
could be enlarged and made so as to
accommodate all purposes. The first
floor could be arranged for the fire de-
partment with offices for the mayor,
chief Of the department., city clerk
and police officers. The second floor
for council chamber and other city
purposes. This remodeling could be
accomplished with less outlay than to
buy or build other suitable quarters
for the fire department. Then, too, 1t
would be a structure to which citizens
could point without prefixing the re-
mark: "That cottage shaped brick is
our city hall"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
No Vacant Places Here.

The prospects are there will be more
building done in Rapid City this year
than last, when close to one hundred
new residences were built. Besides
residences several new business build
1ngs will so up as there is demand
for them. Even though this has been
an of winter in the way of weather,
building has been going on all the time,
and just now walk about the city
will disclose upwards Of a dozen dwell.
ings In various stages Of construction.
There is not a vacant building in
Rapid City and all rooms inhabitable
are occupied by families while awaiting
an opportunity to, secure residences as
they are made ready.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
ANOTHER PLASTER PLANT
Capitalists Invest In New Industry
near town of Blackhawk-2oO
ton plant.

The Dakota Plaster Co. is the name
of new Incorporation which will 10.
cate near Blackhawk for the manufac.
ture of stucco and plaster. The incor.
porators are Joseph Jay, B. L. Allen.
der, w. H. Hinrichs and Karl E.
Winter. Some 200 acres of land suit.
able for the purpose have been pur.
chased Of Olson Bros. The necessary
buildings are now being constructed
and business will commence as soon
as the machinery can be installed.
They expect to have mills with 2OC
tons capacity day. B. l.. Allender,
formerly with the American Gypsum
Co., will be In charge. The company
has also purchased several residences
there and a boarding house will be
erected convenient to the plant.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
Miss Simonds; song by Mrs. D. M
Palmer. Refreshments were served
and all voted the session delightful
one in every respect.
Weekly Weather Report.


Temperature and precipitation data
from the records of local Office, U. S.
Weather Bureau, Lakota building,
Rapid City, S. D., for the week end.
ing Thursday, February II, 1910:
Highest temperature during week,
Sc, on the 18th.
Lowest temperature during week,
IL. on February 18th.
Average daily temperature during
week, 1876.
Normal daily temperature for the
week, 23.3.
Average daily deficiency in tempera.
ture during week 81. rs.
Average daily deficiency in tempera.
ture since February lst, O.6.
Average daily excess in tempera
ture since January LIST, 2.S.
Total precipitation lin inches) dur.
ing week, O.07.
Normal precipitation for week, 0. 90
Deficiency in precipitation for the
week, 0.02.
Deficiency in precipitation since
February lst, 0.l9.
Excess in precipitation since Janu-
AIRY lst, O.26
HARRY o. GEREN, Director.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
! Much TAX Of Paving. 1

There Is considerable talk now. being
INDUCED regarding the paving Of the
business streets, and much real senti:
ment is manifested. There is nothing
which would add more to the city than
asphalt paved streets, and the time is
now present when steps should be taken
to make the improvement. Asphalt
paving properly put down would en-
nance the value of all contiguous prop
erty twice the cost of the improvement.
Then, too, Rapid City win soon have
a street railway and the tracks should
be laid in conformity to grade and for
paving, If not at the same time the
streets are really paved. 4
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
HIS SUFFERlNGS NOW ENDED
John Keliher Passed away at Roch.
ester Tuesday of Kidney and
Heart Compile tons. s 81

John Keliher died at Rochester
Mimi, on Tuesday Of complication
Of heart and kidney troubles. He had
not been we'll for several months, but
the announcement of his deaeh came
as shock to his relatives and friends.
His wife had received letter from
him, written several days previous, in
which he stated he was improving
and was feeling much better from the
treatment received. He expected to
remain one week longer at the hospi-
tai and then return home.
Two messages were received from
the hospital. The first was sent dur
ing Monday night and was delivered
about. $3.50 p. m. Tuesday, bearing the
words: John is sinking" About tif-
teen minutes later another message
was received announcing his death.
lie had been sufferer for years and
this was his third visit to the hospital.
John Keliher was born in Hartford,
ILL.,, in 1856, and on February %, 1881,
was united in marriage to Nora Sulli-
van in Woodstock, Ill. About three
months after their marriage they
came to Rapid City to live, making
their home here since, most of the
time in a cottage at the corner of
Quincy and Fifth streets.
Six children were born to them. five
OF whom survive their father: Joseph
Keliher is married and lives on a
ranch near Conata; Misses Madge and
Ltnnie are in Chicago, living with an
aunt; Jack Keliher is in Greedy, Colo,
and Miss Helen resides at home. In
addition to his immediate family he
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Sullivan
OF Chicago and Mrs. Katie Sullivan OF
Edgemont; and one brother, Maurice
Keliher Of this city.
Deceased was known throughout the
county and Hills country, having been
in the stock business during the past
quarter Of century. His speciality
was buying and selling horses, and he
frequently made long trips in search
OF the animals he desired.
He was a man Of kindly disposition,
loved home life and endeavored tc
make it pleasant for all dependent
upon him. He was treasurer of Pen.
uington county two terms, 1884 to 1888
lie was member of the Catholic
j church.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
Smallpox in Light Form.

Farmingdale Gimlet: DIR. Waldron,
county health physician, of Rapid
City came down Wednesday morning,
in response to a summons notifying
him that smallpox existed in the
neighborhood, and on an examination
the doctor found Harry Hammerquist,
who has been under the weather the
past two weeks, suffering from mild
attack of the disease. Arrangements
were at once made to quarantine the
living rooms of the Hammerquist res
idence. The store and depot were
disinfected at night and every other
precaution taken to prevent it's spread.
The doctor also stated that all within
reach would be vaccinated at once.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
Democrats Approve
Progressive Policies

| little difference between progressive
republicans and progressive democrats
in this state on vital issues which
have arisen to cause division in both
parties. Believing in the overthrow
of Cannon and Aldrich and the inter-
ests they represent, to be the doni-
nant issue in the coming campaign,
he deems it wise to line up with the
progressive republicans where his vote
and support will count for.somethingi in
the primaries. -Deadwood Telegram.
DR.. Rate declined last evening to
be interviewed on the above informa-
tion as published in the Telegram of
yesterday, but said that he might
have something to say later. He,
however, did admit that he had Joined
the progressive ranks of the republic
can party.
For several months intimate friends
of DR.. Rate have known that he was
dissatisfied with the trend of politics
in South Dakota, but that he should
join the progressive element of the
party comes as surprise to some Of
them. 10 others, his statement and
reason therefor are perfectly clear.
CDR. Ratte," said one of his friends
last evening, sis progressive in every
sense of the word He has been hon
ored by the democratic party, but it
being in small minority in the state,
he hasslittle encouragement for work.
The doctor believes, perhaps wrongly,
possibly rightly, that the spirit of UNI
rest which now pervades politics will,
IL injured, lead to the formation of
a new party which comes nearer EN-.
bracing the true principles of democ-
racy than the so-called democratic
party can claim today. In the insurg.
ent ranks he will find haven for his
unrest and an opportunity to put in
work which he believes will be for tho
best good of South Dakota RapiG
City Journal.
4 Many more straightforward letters
promising adherence to the highest
principles of government and thu
abandonment Of old party policie,
and tricks, are boundsto follow from
J stalwart republicans as we'll as demo
Gratis. This.not only promises supper
} to Mr.. Schrader, but promises mucl
for the permanence of the progressiv,
, movement.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
Build Terraced Lawns.

Rapid City Is well located to make a
city beautiful. What is needed to
assist nature is for property holders
to terrace their lawns from the side
walk line to thestreet line. Letevery.
one make an effort to beautify their
home places this spring, clean up va.
can't lots. The appearance would be
greatly improved and the city would
benefit by the enterprise. Then, too,
the property would be worth more,
attract attention and cause more people
to invest their money in building
homes
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
Gave Valentine Party.

Monday afternoon Mrs. d. NJ. Par
rick very pleasantly entertained q
number of friends at Valentine
party. The spacious parlors were
decorated with hearts of all sizes and
were uniquely arranged for the occa-
sion. Even the sandwiches which
formed part Of the menu were heart
shaped. Each lady had her fortune
told by means Of rustic kettle in
which was brewed strange concoc-
tion which, when dished out, were in
the shape Of red hearts with various
lines written on. Then heart shaped
cards were passed, bearing questions
to be answered by the authorizations
of states. Refreshments were served
informally by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. r. v. Erskine and Miss Alice
RaSsptt
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18

The Rapid City Journal of Feb 16
published letter from DR.. H. Il.
Rattle, one of the best known demo-
Gratis in South Dakota, which marks
the turning of the tide from the dyed
in-wool adherents to the old party
standards.
Men of character and influence, who
have been lifelong democrats, are
looking with appreciation upon the
course of such men as the Hon. John
f. Schrader, who are returning to the
early principles of the republican
party which was based upon service,
but which the dominant wing has
abandoned for the lust of power
The great body of thinking demo-
Gratis are becoming weary of the form
ulation of their platforms by dema-
gogic theorists, whose principal incen-
tive to allegiance and whose principal
tenet is anything to get the people to
put them into office.
DR.. II. F. Rattle, elected on the
democratic ticket to represent Custer
county in the last legislature, who is
now located in Rapid City, has come
to the conclusion that he can best
further the principles he advocates
by affiliating with the progressive re-
publicans. He makes this announce
roopf IN tho follouipr 1o4+or 70 %l,o
Daily Telegram:
Rapid City, S. D., feb u, 1910.
Mr.. E. L. Sem, Deadwood, S. D.
Dear Sir:-As you know have been
democrat most of my life, believing
that / was fighting the battles of the
common people. 1 now find that |
can do battle in the ranks of the pro-
gressive republicans to much better
satisfaction. Therefore l wish my
friends to know that now announce
myself as being Marlborough sympathy
with the progressive republicans and
trust that this announcement will be
received in the spirit as coming from
one who wishes to contribute his mite
to the cause Of honest government.
I am, most sincerely,
DIR. FL. f. RATE.
| DR.. Rate was recognized as one O.
the ablest and most popular member.
| of the last legislature and demon
strated his ability by getting the stat,
tuberculosis hospital located at Gus
tsF. He also discovered that there /.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-02-18
truth which knows no fear.

truth which knows no fear.
"In secretly agreeing upon a full
slate of candidates who, under cover of
individual announcement and filings,
are later to appear as their factlonal
candidates, while at present they at
tempt the trick Of foistiny them upon
the people as free individual candi-
dates, is pure deception and indeed in
violation of the spirit Of the primary
Jaw.
"While their platform conspicuously
declares for leaving the selection of
candidates with the people, they have
in fact resorted to the only method by
which they could possibly violate the
spirit Of the primary law. For, after
all, the law compels individual con-
test and individual filings, and the
individual elector does the final choos-
ing by secret ballot from which there
is no escape.
cit should be plain to all that a
factional platform, adopted without
disclosure of candidates, is as decep-
tive in point Of frankness and infor-
nation to the people as back room
slate Of machine convention.
Sin my opinion, Congressman Mar
tin and Burke, who led the stalwart
conference into the trap, have at last
drove the nails into their own political
collins. 1t is well known fact that
they have for years been with Cannon,
and Burke is reliably for the system
now, while Martin is weather vane.
They both rose by Kittredge's intelli-
gence and are now perishing from
failure to follow 1t.
"The time has undoubtedly come
when the people wish those who meet
in conference to have the courage to
take an open stand for candidates to
carry out the platform promulgated"
"Do you believe Mr.. Elrod will be
nomingted?"
II do not believe the people of the
state will reinstate the old corporation
machine on mere platform promises,
to undo what has been done in way of
a primary law, rate regulation, etc.
We need new leaders; but not Of the
crowd who violated the state consti-
tuition in turning down the primary
petition and now wish to perpetuate
the personal spoils system"