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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-11-03
GOOD ROADS
ORGANIZATION
is RESULT OF THE ABERDEEN
CONVENTION.
E. CHAMBERLAIN, PRESIDENT
ASSOCIATION TO BE KNOWN AS
s. D. GOOD ROADS LEAGUE.

AS a result of the good roads on
vention held at Aberdeen last week,
a permanent organization to be known
as the South Dakota Good Roads
league was effected with the follow
ing officers:
President, A. E. Chamberlain,
Brookings, conductor state farmers in
~stitutes; vice president, E. c. Issen-
huth, Redfeld, secretary and treasur-
err, f. A. Mather, Mitchell. A vice
president will also be appointed from
each county. A committee will draw
up a good roads law to present to the
next legislature.
Former Governor G.. N. Herreid of
Aberdeen told of needed legislation
along g~ood-roads lines, and a letter
was read from James J. Hill, regret
ting that he could not attend the N
vention in person., ard giving some
statistics showing the importance of
good roads and the amount of money
spent on roads in the United States.
He stated there are more than 1000
900 miles of roads in the United States
and the Americans annually expend
from $50, 000,0 900 to 500, 600, 900 in
working them, but that less than 10
per cen of the surface of the roads
has been improved in any way,
though a moderate improvement
which would permit the hauling of
four bales Of cotton where three are
now hauled, and seventy-ive bushels
of wheat at a load instead Of fifty,
would effect an annual saving of $780,
600, 900.
Mr.. Hill warned the convention
against advocating a centralized
scheme of road-building, or of favoring
federal aid or control, stating each
state must solve the problem for 1t.
self, and that in South Dakota the
problem should be easy Of solution.
He argued, however, in favor of work
with the township rather than the
county or state as a unit.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved, Frst-That We note
with pleasure the awakening of pub
lie sentiment Of this and other states
to the necessity Of good roads.
"Second-That this committee rec
ommend a permanent organization, to
be called the South Dakota Good
Roads league, with a president, vice
president, secretary-treasurer and a
vice president from each county.
"Third-That the officers Of the
state league be instructed to draft a
good-roads law to be submitted to the
next legislature, so that better results
may be obtained from the money ex-
pended on u roads, and to urge its
passage.
"Fourth-That the thanks of this
convention be extended to the speak
ers and others who have contributed
to make this convention a success
"Fffty-That we appreciate the 10y.
al support Of the press of this state
In the support Of better country roads.
"Sixth-That we extend to the Com
mercial club and the citizens Of Aber-
deem q thanks and appreciation of
their kind consideration and hospitali-
ty extended to III during the sessions
Of the conventions"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-11-03

day closed a deal for the Dakota
Farmer of Aberdeen. The considera-
ton is understood to have been $500
600, cash. The paper will remain in
Aberdeen, as the former owners had
just completed a fine new plant and
the Northwest Farmstead, formerly
the Minnesota and Dakota Farmer,
will probably be removed from here
to Aberdeen. The Dakota Farmer will
be continued as a Semi-montLly and
the Farms-ead will be run as a weekly
after the first of January. Several
cities We're after the location of the
northwest headquarters of the Orange
Judd company, but it looks as though
Aberdeen had landed the plum and it
will be a big thing for that enterpris-
ing city.
Saturdays Aberdeen News says of
the sale:
The sale Of the Dakota Farmer to
the Herbert Myrick interests was eff
fected today, after pending for a
week during which time the interest
ed parties were in conference over
the purposed transaction. The buy
ers control the Orange Judd COM
pany, publishers of the agricultural
weeklies. Northwest Farmstead of
Brookings, Orange Judd Farmer of
Chicago, for the central west; Ameri-
a Agricultural at New York for the
middle and southern states, and the
New England Homestead at Spring
field for the eastern states. These
interests have acquired all of the
capital stock of the W. F. T. Bushnell
company, publishers of the Dakota
Farmer, together with the magnificent
fireproof building in Aberdeen.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-11-03
DAKOTA FARMER 10 SOLD.

The Orange Judd Corporation, which
recently purchased the Minnesota and
Dakota Farmer in this city, ON Satur.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11

Efforts to utilize the spiders web
for practical purposes were made fas
early as 1710 iu France,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11

you are nervous" said the bad
man. "I'm afraid you do wrong when
YOU needlessly exert yourself. l know
that your father would not approve
Of 1t. Let me call again when you
are rested"
And he half arose.
mo. no" said Marjorie hastily
I'm very well thank you, and not
at all nervous" She tried to laugh
to show her unconcern, but Il was a
weak effort
The bad man did not laugh
you said something about the
sale Of this house" he remarked as
II to steady her.
"Oh. yes. she cried. "How do you
like it?"
1T looks like an attractive resi-
dence," he replied. MAY I presume
to ask the owners reasons for selling
1t is often customary In advertis-
ing homes, you know"
Yes" said Marjorie "They us
ually claim Il Is lack Of health. don I
they? or change of business. or
something like that?"
Something like that" the bad
man replied
Marjorie cudgeled her brains
IT my father sold this house 7
think Ct would be because he wanted
the money"
IAN excellent reason" said the bad
man. "it IS frank, too. and unan-
swerabic
~ think It u.s." said Marjorie.
You see. living is much higher"
$50 j understand"
"And clothes cost mora great
/ deal more And help Is dearer-and
not nearly so satisfactory.
/ nc sounds dlscouraging
"ft is"
/ "And your father wants to sell his
home on this account2"
"Gt Is a good reason. isn't To-"
/ lie looked at her in silence.
'f wonder II your telephone ISM
in working order now" he said I'm 9
curious way.
mo. no" she cried. I'm sure
they haven't fixed 10 yet"
She Yves determined not to give hin
the chance TO escape.
81 wish you would investigate" h,
said. or will give you an excuse foI
going into the house. + am quite
thirsty May trouble you for a glass
Of water2"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11

Occupations for women are steadily
broadening, notes the PHILADELPHIA
Record. One woman has succeeded as
real estate agent, a calling which
calls into play all her practicability
and experience in all matters con.
nected with the Household. One who
started with very Little capital has
done very well. Certain branches of
this business are particularly suited
to women, especially the letting OF
furnished houses. a branch of the
business which has developed to an
enormous extent during the last few
years. In this direction the feminine
agent has had golden opportunity
and what is more, she has seized II
and made the most of it. Her expert
knowledge, in matters domestic
makes her invaluable from the in
coming tenants point OF view. her
help being particularly useful in
view OF her thoroughness In the mat
ter OF all that makes for comfort and
discomfort in the way Of furnishing
and household appointments.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
sesesseeseeeeesseees eeeeseeeseeeS1
do YOU live here?" he asked

"Do you live here?" he asked
yes" she hastily answered
Wouldn't you like to look at the
porch"
He hesita.ed, and she expected at
any moment TO see him take to his
heels.
But, TO. he held his ground
why. yes" he said. 'if It will
please you"
lie spoke soothinsly as il he want
ed to quiet her And as he spoke he
assembled the steps
she pointed TO a chair.
"8e seated. please" she said
Ho gave her quick glance. and
placing the suit case on the floor of
the porch. seated himself
You arc not alone here?" he said
induiringlv. and there was a touch OF
s1l.citude in his tone.
Marjorie was frightened.
"Oa, no. no. she cried. my friends
are very near
lie nodded.
That makes a difference he said
She felt that H. did make differ
cncc. a great difference to tho Lane
sllverware. And even as this thought
crossed her mind the point OF the
rocker in which the man sat hap.
pcned TO strike the suit case and tho
later again gave forth its musical
ciink
Marjorie wanted TO- cry out but re-
strained hcrself
"How do YOU like this houso2" sh,
hastily asked
THE house? ON. yes Why. tn,
house is well enough And you say
it is in the market?"
Marjorie fancied he spoke to hel
as me might 20 q little child.
And she could take no oIense ri
this. At an odds she must keep hin
there until help came and he coul,
/ be secured
Eyes. It Is i'm the market" she said
And IL is very good house. too
| The next time you come I will shoy
| YOU the inside. It is fully as goo,
as the outside The porch is pleas
ant, don't YOU think"
lie looked about him critically.
at seems to be q very good porch. q
/ he said, but his gaze rested on tn
girl.
She was seated on q low chair clos
! to the steps quite PREPARED to nc
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
HeIIs Instead Of HON.

a Chicago citizen who has evident
ly been scared frequently by The loud
"honk' OF automobile horns as he
scudded across streets. has written 10
tho Tribune TO suggest that automo-
biles be made to carry sleigh bells. the
same as horses are required To- VICAR
in slelghing time" This. he thinks.
would give continual warming 10 Ne
destrians." He adds by way "A
clinching HIS plan and commencing it
to motorists: Riding would be more
enjoyable accompanied by nice
toned set OF bells There would mo-
doubt be quite "a strife among manu-
facturers TO see who could turn out
the finest toned machine as selling
point. New YORK Tribune.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Life is made up principally Of an
ticipations and regrets.
Some men make more noise Goinc
a days work than other men CO IL
organizing a billion-dollar trus..
You cant tell about woman
Even the lady lion tanner would prob
ably yell for help i she should see a
mouse.
When | see n woman kissing he-
dog in preference TO her husband ]
can't help feeling sorry-for the dog.
Money talks. but a woman can gen
orally get in tho lcst word
Heroism is ephemeral Even the
man who dies FOR his country is none
the less a dead one
The average man is apt to viah he
had all the money H. has lost trying
to make lot.
All the world may love lover ex-
cept the particular objec. Of fell
lows affections
When one girl throws a fellow
over, another is always waiting to
drop him a line.
Adam was once caught mapping.
and ever since It has been possible
for woman to pull the wool over O
mans eyes.
When a doctor tells his patient not
to drink champagne he probably
wants to be sure Of getting his money
From Musings OF % Gentle Cynic.'
I'm tho New York Tir,.s
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
Ponc Pins and the Guards.

It would seem to be the ambition OF
Pope Plus Y. TO pass down to pos
terity as the Reformer. He has al
ready instituted several notable ro-
forms. in the total reorganization OF
the financial departments OF the Vat
lean. in the ecclesiastical cOngrega-
tions. in taxes, and I'm the ceremonial
music. AZ present the Pope is con-
templatlng number OF important
changes within the walls of the Vat
lean with a view to reducing need
less expenditures. He has expressed
the opinion that there are far too
many idle people about the premises
officials who are costly, but whose
Offices are pure sinecures. The
guards, for instance, arc practically
valucless. The Guards OF Mobiles. the
Swiss Guards. tho Palatine Guards.
the Gendarmerle-all alike necessi-
tate vast expenditure for which
little IS obtained I'm return. IL his
holiness acted in accordance with his
real wishes. he would abolish all
these, but consideration of historic
interest will probably induce him
to confne himself to- mere reduc-
ton In numbers Rome Correspond
ence of the London Globe.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11

down them and raise a wild alarm II

down them and raise a wild alarm II
he attempted any threatening move.
YES" she answered; lit is even
better than 1t looks"
MAY l ask" he inquired, and she
fancied his voice grew suddenly gen.
tie, IF you are related to the own
err"
81 am his daughter" Marjorie
promptly admitted.
He seemed impressed.
"And-pardon me-do they leave
you alone in the house?"
Marjorie flushed.
"No, no. she quickly replied.
Not really alone. There is always
the phone. you know"
He nodded.
But just now the phone is out of
order"
Marjorie gave little gasp. Then
he knew. Her dark suspicion was at
once confirmed.
"Is it," she weakly murmured.
yes" ne answered. There Is a
break that affects the entire block. 4"
"How dreadful" said Marjorie still
do. She must conceal her agitation.
She must hold this reprobate's atten-
ton. She was afraid that he doubt
ed her sincerity. At least he had a
very singular way of looking at her.
She must continue the conversation
and do her best to make it sound
natural.
"You are quite sure the air Is not
too chilly for you?" said the bad man
with still more solicitude.
Marjorie stared.
81 am very comfortable" she hasti-
ly answered. And then she flushed.
She had never been more uncomfort-
able in all her two and twenty years.
"Wh-why do you think I am un-
comfortable"
81 was afraid" the man replied,
that after fever the atmosphere
might be considered chilly"
"Fever?" said Marjorie. 1--WE had
no fever" She could see his pur-
pose now. He wanted her to so into
the house-for n wrap, perhaps-and
then he could hastily take fight.
And you have no fear of incipient
grip?" he asked "They say it often
takes a very insidious form"
He moved his rocker q little and
again the suit case gave forth a clink-
ing sound.
Marjorie started
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
She shook her mead.

II dislike TO be discourteous." shr
said, but the water is not at all what
It should be. You may have noticed
that prominent physicians have sew
eral times declared that typhoid fever
is directly traceable to impure drink
ing water"
He opened his eyes a little wider.
lyon actually refuse me a glass OF
water?" he said. "Gnat seems extra
ordinary"
Perhaps Il does" replied Mar
jorie, but / assure you L am actu-
ated only by the very best motives"
And she furtively glanced at the
suspicious suit case.
The bad man opened his eyes still
wider.
81 can't help thinking 1t seems
strange" he said.
And Just then Marjorie gave start
and wild light suddenly cleaned in
her soft brown eyes.
Her father, was coming up the
street.
She watched the bad man narrowly
and waited his first desperate move.
Her father came nearer and nearer
he was ascending the steps, he was
on the porchi
Then a most extraordinary thing
happened before Marjorie could cry
out.
"Why, hello, Compton" cried her
father. cordially. How are you?'
And he held out his hand and the
bad man shook it.
Marjorie gasped.
"This is very neighborly." said her
father. az suppose Compton told You
dear, that he had bought the Stetson
house next door, and is to live there
with his mother. And you are very
welcome, my boy. He turned to-
ward the door. Excuse me just a
moment. have message to phone. "
AS he disappeared Marjorie turned
quickly to the stranger.
CT took YOU for n housebreak-
err" she hoarsely whispered. Il saw
you climbing through the window. |
saw you bring out that" And she
pointed at the suit case. "You can't
blame me. You certainly acted the
part"
The stranger laughed. Now that
he was no longer bad man lie
seemed a very attractive youth.
and took you for an irresponsi-
ble-mentally weak, YOU know. And
you certainly played the role in 4 life
like manner"
Marjorie frowned.
whats in that suit oase?"
door trimmings, locks and hinges
I'm having them changed"
| And the contents tinkled merrily
as he pushed the case with his foot.
Say" whispered Marjorie.
"Well?"
Don't you dare betray me to my
| father"
about the house?"
"About anything"
"Well, I'll think it over. In the
meantime you are in my power and
don't forget it,"
"Housebreaker!" she Kissed
irresponsible" he returned and
rubbed his head and stared yacantly.
Whereat they both laughed. and
were still laughing when Marjorie 5
father came back.
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"Why, yes, he answered. "Sev-
eral moments"
Marjorie realized that she was in
an extremely unpleasant dilemma.
Now that she stopped the man. what
could she do with him? Anyway,
she mustn't let him think she sus-
pected him.
You were looking at property on
this street recently, 1 think" she
said.
That might disarm him.
yes" he answered.
He looked puzzled.
"Did you find what you wanted 80
Instantly she realized that this didn't
sound well. She hastily amended It.
did you find house that suited
you?"
1t was evident that he had his sus-
picions. Marjorie realized this. She
was doing awkwardly. And yet when
she met his look, she couldn't helm
being confused. 1t was difficult to
believe that he could be house
breaker. Then she realized that she
had never seen housebreaker be-
fore.
If you haven't quite satisfied your
self about the house, will you come
back and look at this one?" she said
Then she hastily added, From the
outside"
He was looking at her curiously
PERHAPS he thought her queer. she
couldn't blame him IL he did But
II he thought her queer, he wouldn't
feel suspicious.
81 will be glad to oblige YOU" he
said. (Which house is it?"
She pointed to the house from
which she had just emerged.
This" she said.
He certainly seemed surprised as
he stared up at the house.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
LABOR WORLD.

Kansas City. Mo-, is Just complet-
ing labor temple.
New Jersey State convention Print
ers' League meets at Orange this
month.
In England the trade unionists are
interested in the establishment of a
central labor college, which they Will
finance.
The formation of council to be
composed of wood carvers, upholster-
ers. cabinet makers and finishers is
being discussed in Boston. Mass.
Through the initiative of Boston
(Mass.) Typographical Union. call
has been issued for the formation OF a
New England Typographical Union.
Delegates from eight building
trades councils in Massachusetts met
recently to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY of
forming a State branch of building
trades councils.
The first Armenian mass meeting
held in Boston for the purpose of
arousing interest among Armenian
workers in the trade union movement
took place recently.
State Printer Shannon reports that
the use of linotype machines in the
State printing office during the last
session of the California Legislature
saved the State STAG a day.
The California section, woman's
department of the national civic fed
Grafton, proposes organizing a num-
Der Of cooperative homes for girls
employed in Offices and shops.
The Wisconsin Legislature during
the session ending June IS, 1909,
passed eighteen OF the seventy-four
labor bills introduced, and five of the
fourteen joint resolutions relating to
labor.
The American Federation Of Musi-
clans has adopted law that requires
all applicants for membership in sub
ordinate bodies to be American citi-
zens or to have declared intention to
become such.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
LET THE HOME Be HOME-LIKE.

IN IERE absurd ideas O front,
and back side of a house which village
and manners in a most base and unmeaning
x half the country by half the it
considered retain pretending front-sde
upon some dusty street highway with tightly closed binds
and boed door with parlors ventured
from month The occupant, meantime,
will be living corner-sipping
back doors
and much stranger blinded parlor very
likely the best half his
country All this is arrant sham, and ahecta-
ton. the
1t is true that will wish
portions OF his house for the Offices of hospitality
and familiar inequalities village,
the call any exceptional stateness
farmer invites his best friends his habitual
let him to IT then that his living be the
and most cheerful OF his house So his friends will
to love and he, and his chidrento
that it shall be the raying household
through all time. so M
CHEEKY. suDlit pictures wall
its famos the hearth shall the
thought and the fame the hearth, the
dow, will white path the intervening waters
where tenderest fancies, like angels, shall
Donald Grant Mitchell.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11
lost. stolen or strared.

a story is told OF certain man live
ing I'm a New England village who lost
a horse one day, and fauinglto md
him he went down TO the Public.
square and offered a reward OF So
to whoeyer could bring him back. ~
half-wht6d felloV who heard the offer
voluntea4d to discover the where
abouts ofltlspNlolge. and sure enough
he returnedfiasb1eg am hour leading
him by his -3yfidlS The owner WAS
surprised at the ease with which his
half-witted friend had found the
beast and ON passing the So TO him.
he said Tell me, how did you find
the horse?" TO which tho man re-
piled WAL. thought to myself.
where would go &c was q boss, and
] went there. and he London
Telegraph.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11

An automobile endurance race over
three rounds of fifteen miles each
through the country was the feature
Of n farmers festival here. - Crap
man Correspondence Topeka Daily
Capital.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1910-01-11

The piano was Invented early in Dht
eighteenth century.
Iditarod pioneer., 1910-08-28

They Drive Into
 Richer Ground

With persistence that is decidedly encouraging the pay on tho Doc Mad ing lay. Wildcat association, Flat creek, grows richer with each cleanup, the last report being that it went s7 to the foot. The exact figures wore not ob- tainable but it is reported that the cleanup figured around sS0OO, bringing the total cleanups from Mading's ground this season to something over s40,OO0. Madiug is working toward what is believed to be even richer dirt, and some banner cleanups win be re- ported from there.
 At the same time George Riley on IA Otter is having pleasant time dig ging into dirt that begins to look like the B article. He will have a cleanup about the first of the month, after a ten-day run, and expects to draw down at least sl5,000 or as much as that taken in during the first long run.
Iditarod pioneer., 1910-08-28
Falling Rock Breaks Leg

While mining i'll an open cut on the Bill Deeterine lay at the head of Happy about Thursday noon, Henry Lavev, a miner. was caught by caving bank, sustaining bad fracture of the leg as the result ot being hit by a big boulder.
 Being without medical assistance at the scene of the accident, 1t was found necessary to sling Lavev on |. stretcher and pack him to Flat City where his injuries were i'm mediately attended to by Dr. Spaul- ding. He is now i'll charge ot Mlss Ada Galbraith, . nurse at Flat.
Iditarod pioneer., 1910-08-28
DOES ANTOINE KNOW
 WHERE IS ]. E. CLARK ?

Inquiring for her brother James F.. Clark, from whom the family has not hoard for the past three years, Miss l.. L. Clark, of l59 Fife street, Fresno. Cal. writes to tho postmaster here in the hope that some trace may be found of the missing relative.
 According to the letter, Mr. Clark came to Alaska five years ago from Ok lahoma. For three years they have heard no trace of him except rumor that he was on Knights island, in Yak utat bay, southeastern Alaska, but thought it possible that he had joined the stampede to this section.
 Anyone possessing knowledge of this person will confer \ great favor by sending word to the family at the ad- dress givcn.