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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
CANADA'S IMMENSE.
WHEAT FIELDS
THE ATTRACTION FOR THREE
TRANSCoNTlNENTAl RAIL
WAYS.

Last august there visited the Cana
dian west the vice-president Of the
largest individual hardware company
In the United States. As his firm have
a turnover Of millions, and deals ex-
tensively with farm implements, this
man took deep interest in crop con-
ditions in Canada. and on his return
he embodied his findings In an article
for the Hardware Reporter. This az
ticle should be of special interest t.
farmers
The writer speaks Of the importance
OF the spring wheat crop of Western
Canada. He might also have spoken
OF the importance Of the oat crop anil
also of the winter wheat crop, as we'll
as barley. Winter wheat during tho
past few years has been a great sue
cess. and experiments have shown
that it can be grown with success In
almost any portion Of the three prov
inces Of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and
Alberta. But apart from this, tho
spring wheat crop is the one generally
grown, and all who know anything of
grain, anyone who has had anything
to do with markets, knows or han
heard Of the high character Of thin
cereal and the splendid yields that are
annually produced. Reproducing from
this article:-
in Land Of such great sweep, and
Of such difference in soil and climate,
there are many resources, but none
are at present Of the same overwhelm.
ing importance as the spring wheat
crop. In the interrninable prairie
stretches Of the northwest provinces
1t Is the one absorbing topic Of inter-
est and Of conversation during its
growing and its harvesting, for upon
its success or failure hangs the veal
or woe Of large part Of the Domin-
ion. Its influence extends far down
into the United States. drawing thou
sands of farmers northwards with the
lure Of cheap lands. but likewise be-
yond the great lakes. even to the easy
going maritime provinces, calling the
flower of their young men to It's op
portunities. Development In these
prairie provinces goes on at high pres
sure for everything hangs on the out
come Of spring wheat. Success has
emboldened the raisers Of this one all
important crop, and each year there
is further incursion into those north
ern fields that only short time ago
were regarded as Arctic wastes. The
Canadian Northwest seems to be one
Of those modern agricultural examples
set forth to drive the final nail In the
coffin of that ancient Malthusian de-
luslon that population tends to outrun
the means of subsistence, since the
only fear now among Canadian econ
omists IL as to the danger Of over
stocking the wheat market. Only
about two and one-half per cent Of
possible arabic lands in the northwest
provinces is now under cultivation,
and this year the crop promises to
be close to 200.000.000 bushels, so
that your Imagination and your arith-
metic can easily supply the answer as
to the possible or even probable out
come"
During the months Of July and Au-
gust the weather was unfavourable
and the production Of 200 million
yield of wheat will not likely be real
lied, but even with this. the threshing
reports coming to hand show that the
crop will be splendidly paying one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
Onfortunate.

Tyre Dout-I am unfortunate, mum.
had to quit my profession on ac-
count Of my health.
Lady-But you look rugged. What
was your profession.
Tyre Dout-Dat's Just 1t, lady.
was too rugged. was ventriloquist,
an a good one, lady. an my voice got
so strong / couldn't throw THAR
per's Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

ties. follow the ad-
vice of Mrs. H. s.
Woods. 619 18th
ST., Aurora, Nebr.
Says Mrs. Woods:
II was in a criti-
cal condition. My
feet and ankles
were SO swollen
with dropsy, I
could not wear
my shoes. Four
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

learn telegraphy. We guarantee po-
sitions. Call or write for terms.
SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD and
TELEGRAPH SCHOOL, 215 West
Second St., Little Rock. Ark.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
THE ARKANSAS APPLE CROP.

The apple crop of Arkansas this
yecr should amount to about $500
cars light crop or about thirty
per cent. The government report for
July shows the condition of the crop
to be AZ per cent of full crop
growers estimate the condition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Shorts and bran make an excellent
ration for sows that are sucking
pigs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

The use of covered or partially
covered milk pail will add materially
to the cleanliness of the milk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
A SERIOUS ERROR.

Many a case Of kidney disease has
proven fatal because the symptoms
were not recognized. II you suffer
with backache or bladder irregulari-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Culling the pullets may seem a
small matter to many, but it adds
dollars to the years profits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Use your skim milk. Five pounds
Of skim milk have been found equal
to one pound of grain for pigs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

There is no question that beef cat.
tie relish silage just as well as dairy
cattle do.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Great care should be used in water
ing horses. A little and often is the
best way.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
Torture.

Torture.
Il wonder how Tantalus felt" said
the student of the classics.
Probably" replied Colonel Stilwell,
like a thirsty Maine man listening to
the election returns"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Tramp Turned Down.
II haven't place to lay my head"
well, you can't leave 1t here"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

The most expert judge cannot sc.
lect a dairy bull by appearances
alone.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Mrs. wfnsiow's Soothing Syrup for Chiidren
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma,
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c . bottle
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
FARM NOTES.

Stop the churn as soon as the but
ter graduates IL you want to work
out all the buttermilk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

A bull tied in the stall will get lazy
and useless, besides making extra
work in his care and feed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Put the lambs out of the hearing of
the ewes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Some people never go ahead be-
cause they wait too long to make sure
they are right.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

You can hardly push pigs too fast,
providing you use the right kind of
food
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Sheep do not drink much water,
but what little trere is drunk should
be absolutely clean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Never sacrifice a good mother or a
prolific SOW.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

We always respect the opinions Of q
man who keeps them to himself.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

The cleaner the feed and feeding
places the better the quality of the
pork in all.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Teacher OF Dramatic Art-The very
first thing Is to give the scholar q
graceful bearing-to teach him how
to walk.
Student-Well, er-er-I don't ex-
pect to Join that kind of company.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Smile on wash day. That's when You use
Red Cross Ball Blue. Clothes whittier than
snow. All grocers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
A jolt to Romance

A Jolt to Romance.
Hubby, you have lock Of my hair.
haven't your"
Next my heart"
See If you can match 1t in some
puffs when you go downtown"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Where there's will there's a way
for the lawyers to fool the heirs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

sows should be bred in trios.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

See your dealer nesv, before he
contracts for his goods, and urge
him to get good up-to-date brands,
containing 8 to 10 per cent. potash,
and to carry POTASH SALTS
in stock.
There is profit in such goods
both for you and your dealer.
You get more plant food FOR
your money, your fertilizer is
GERMAN KA]
Confinenfal Building. baltimore
Whitney Central BnnI
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
Involuntary.

Involuntary.
Photographer-Say! Pardon me!
But that's the third time you've COW
cred your face with your handkerchief
just as l was ready.
Subject know, but l can't help
It. I've been indicted good deal
lately, and / got the habit trying to
dodge newspaper photographers
Puck.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
The one way to help worthless
man along Is to administer swift
kick in the proper place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Red Cross Ball Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

Too many homes have all the mod
ern conveniences.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

All the world may be a stage, but
unfortunately We can't always hear
the prompter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25
CHRISTMAS POST CARDS FREE


Send &c stamp for Eve samples of my very cholc-
est Gold Embossed Christmas and New Year
Post Cards; beautiful colors and loyeliest designs
Art Post Card Club, ~ Jackson St, Topeka, Kansas
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

W. N. u. Little Rock. No. 44ststs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-11-25

better balanced, your soil fertility
is conserved, and your crops are
larger and Of better quality.
Potash Pays.
We will sell you or your dealer
Potash in any amount from200 lbs.
up. Write now for prices and for
free pamphlets giving just the facts
you are looking for about improving
crops and soils
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06
CUSTER AND SURROUNDINGS.
An Argus-Leader Correspondent Writes
Interestingly About Them.

1t has been said that the Black Hills
were the richest one hundred miles in
the world. They are not only that
they are so majestically wonderful that
it is exceedingly difficult for mortal
mind to grasp their grandeur.
Some seven or eight miles out of Gus
ter is the largest mica mine in the world.
1t is now 300 feet to the bottom of the
shaft. They are now working two shifts
of about fifty men, making sixteen hours
per days work. They use 24-horse
power Packard motor car to haul the
mica TO the railway in Custer, making
three trips per day. Each load contains
about three tons. 1t requires ten gal !
Ions of gasoline to do this work.
The chauffuer receives $500 day and
the men from $2.75 to $3.50 for an eight
hour day.
They have village of their own, a
school and a church. The mine is call
ed the New York, and is owned by the
Westinghouse company.
The superintendent, Mr.. Sweeney, is
a thoroughly competent man and the
men understand their work and are
happy, good workers.
The company owns several mica mines
in the Hills. The product is used main
ly for insulation purposes in electrical
works and as a lubricator. 1t is ship
ped to eastern manufacturers, by whom
1t is prepared for commercial purposes.
1t means millions to South Dakota.
Otto Munson, who is a taxidermist
just east of Custer, has geological park
in which may be seen five head of deer,
coyotes, wild cats, woodchucks, prairie
dogs "ficker tails" as Minnesotans used
to call them, squirrels, owls, magpies
and hawks, and he will add more to his
collection as soon as the fencing is COM
pleted.
This enterprise, added to the mines,
Jewel Cave, The Needles, Harney Peak
and Sylvan Lake, give Custer something
worth going to see during the summer
months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06
A PROCLAMATION.
State of South Dakota, Executive
Chambers

State of South Dakota, Executive
Chambers.
Whereas, the cycle of the seasons has
once more brought US to the spring
tide, giving me the pleasurable oppor-
tunity of again calling the attention of
the people of South Dakota to the beau
tiful custom of setting apart one day in
each year as Mothers Day." and
Whereas, we we'll realize and appre-
ciate the fact that not only the church
and state but the very nation itself is
formed in and grows out of the midst OF
the home; that If your home life is
pure, simple and worthy, and the house
hold government temperate and judici-
GUS, then indeed are the hopes of the
commonwealth builded upon founda-
tion firm and imperishsble.
Further, we realize that within the
limits of the home the Mother is the
omnipotent power, bending the twig as
she Wills it to incline, shaping the plas.
tic mind as it unfolds and developes,
making plain the path of duty and WISE
ly interpreting the code of an honorable
life.
Now, Therefore, in appreciation of
the illimtable debt we owe to our moth
ers, l, r. S. Vessey, Governor of the
State of South Dakota, do hereby request
that Sunday, May l4th, 1911, be OBJ.
served throughout the entire state as
Mothers Day." and urge that all per-
sons be in attendance at church on that
day wearing white carnation as a SYM
Dol of the true mothers virtues.
Done at the Capitol in the City of
Pierre, this 18th day of April, A. d.
1911.
r. S. VESSEY,
JsEAL. Governor.
By the Governor:
Attest:
SAMUEL e. Policy,
Secretary of State.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06
THE BLACK HILLS PIONEERS.
A Narrative of the John Gordon Stock.
ade Party in 1874.
CONTRIBUTED TO THE CUSTER CHRONICLE
BY DAVID AIKEN, yoNA, COLO.
[Coptinued from last week.

CONTRIBUTED TO THE CUSTER CHRONICLE
BY DAVID AIKEN, voNA, COLO.
CONTINUED from last week.
Only small per cent of the party could
| kill deer with any success, though they
were ever SO numerous, and it therefore
devolvsd upon those who were success.
ful to keep the party in meat for it was
now becoming quite necessary that We
use fresh meat as much as possible, to
save the provisions that were running
quite low. Had 1t not have been for ven-
son and elk meat we would have been
entirely out of provisions by the first of
March, as some of the party had not
taken sufficient supply and in case of
this kind where one has, all has.
But now one of the most distressing
and lamentable calamitiss that had ever
befallen man since the day he began to
chew cud had appeared in camp in
the form of tobacco famine. The sup
ply had been materially augmented by
mixing a small green leaf after being
dried, with the tobacco. Some took the
bark of a willow, some took tea, and
finally when all supplies were exhaust
ed, save small amount of plug in the
possession of one of my partners, Angus
Mcdonald, it was chewed, then dried
and smoked and the ashes used to tinct-
ure barks and laurels that were being
used for smoking. AS for myself, had
not acquired the habit of using tobacco
and was not unfavorably affected by its
scarcity, but most Of the party seemed
to mourn over its departure as though it
were the staff of life in this world and
the only true friend that held key to
the next and could guide our wandering
footsteps thither. This predicament was
lamentable to say the least of it, and the
heroic efforts displayed in meeting the
inevitable was truly marvellous and the
spirit of resignation displayed when
gathered around the fireplace at night,
where good smoke would have been
enjoyed far more than at any other time
or place on earth, with the supreme
privilege of splitting whenever, wher-
ever and as far as you pleased, was ex-
tremsly pathetic.
One evening when returning to my
camp up the creek from prospecting
tour discovered the fresh tracks of a
herd of elks. They had passed but a
short time before within a hundred
yards of camp but it was too late to at
tempt to follow them this evening, so |
early next morning l took their trail.
There was just snow enough to make
tracking possible. After following their
trail about miles l came to the spot
where they had bedded over night.
From here it was little like following
herd of cattle as they had scattered
out in feeding, but after couple of miles
travel came suddenly upon several of
them in the heavy timber.
A large buck with sweeping antlers
stopped within hundred yards of me.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06
A Busy Month for Postmasters.

Postmaster Kubler is in receipt Of q
sweeping order from the postal depart
ment requiring all postmasters, superin-
tendents of stations, superintendent Of
carriers, foreman of crews, and clerks in
charge of sections or subdivisions to
count each and every piece of mail mat
ter of every description handled by them
from May 1st to May 3lst, and in addi-
ton thereto to keep track of the exact
time consumed in the handling of each
piece. 1t can easily be imagined that a
great task is ahead of the postal en-
ployes in the carrying out of this order
The number of times each piece is
handled includes facing, cancellation,
separation, distribution and dispatch,
backstamping, primary separation, dis
tribution to carriers, to stations or box
department, or to general delivery, to
inquiry division, distribution into post
Office boxes, distribution into general
delivery cases and delivery to general
delivery patrons, or total of twenty
landings, or more, as the case may be.
This gives but a slight insight into the
present task awaiting the postal en-
ployes.
Heretofore the postal employees have
been required once year to weigh all
mail at certain period, and while this
was somewhat of a task, yet compared
with the present order, it recedes out OF
sight.
1t is understood this is being done for
the purpose ofdeciding ifcertain changes
can be made which will permit of reduc-
ing the first class letter postage from
two to one cent. AS a matter of econ.
omy, it is stated that the department is
also considering the proposition of send
ing magazines and periodicals by fast
freight instead of through the regular
mails.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06

Wednesday Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Down
ing of Pass Creek, were driving along in
a one horse buggy when the horse be-
came frightened and ran over some logs
upsetting the vehicle. Mr.. Downing
had at least one rib broken and arm bad
ly bruised. Mrs. Downing had left arm
broke near the shoulder. As soon as
they are able to be moved they will be
taken to the hospital at Hot Springs.
Being aged people it is severe shock to
them. Their many friends sympathize
with them in their misfortune.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06
Filings IN Rapid City U. 3. Land Office
Copied from Rapid City journal.

Filings In Rapid City q. B. Land Office.
Copied from Rapid City Journal.
Homestead
025824-Ernest W. Hedlun, Fairburn,
Set net Sec. 80, T As, R 10, 81 swi net
Sec. 33, T AZ, r 10. 80
025s39-Albin Docken, Hermosa, NJ
sw4 WI net Sec. 25, T Is, 8.
O25946-May NJ. Meyers, Buffalogap,
ST nw4 nj sw4 Sec. "a, T 5s, RI.
O25s75-Alfred McNutt, Hermosa, WI
nw4 Sec. 81, 7 2s, R 7e.
Isolated Tract
025963-Chas. C. Williams, Hermosa,
sw4 swi Sec. 20, T IS, R Sc.
025964-Spencer c. Smith, Keystone,
Set nw4 Sec. 80, T. 3s. R Sc.
025972-John Keethdriber, Hermosa,
Set set Sec. 5. NJ net Sec. 8, 7 IS, R 9e
Timber and Stone
O25S62 - Thomas Thomson, Folsom
Net ne4 Sec. 2l, IS, R IL, nd nw4 sel
nw4 Sec. %, 7 IS, R IL.
Right of Way
l25999- August w. Miller, Bufalogap
Net set Sec. "a, T 5s, R &c; lots 8 and
Sec. 10, T 5s, R 7e.
Public Land Sale
O25959-Milton J. Everly, Hsrmosa,
Swf swi Sec. Is, swf set Sec. 20, nwl
nwf Sec. %, 7 3s, r 8.
Desert Land Entry
025866-Michael Ford, Hermosa, "!
set Sec. 8, T Is, R IL.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06

Although it was quite stormy Saturday
night goodly number of Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs met at their hall to OBJ.
serve the 92nd anniversary of Odd Fell
lowship. Short addresses were made,
appropriate to the occasion, interspersed
with music. Supper was served by the
Rebekahs, after which the young folks
INDUCED in dancing for few hours.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06

John GalIinger was in town yesterday
and brought the word that Phillip
Hamm, former resident of this section,
had recently committed suicide on his
ranch two and one-half miles from Sher-
idan, Wyo., by swallowing heavy dose
of strychnine. The exact time of his
death is not known. His body was dis
covered lying on lounge in the house
by two of the ranch hands when they re-
turned from work about o'clock in the
evening. City Journal.
Deceased was citizen of Custer fifteen
or twenty years ago. He has property
here and was here last fall to pay his
taxes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06

Quite number of persons were dis
appointed Sunday night, when they
learned DIR. James had delivered his ad-
dress on tuberculosis in the morning,
instead of evening as advertised. Our
reporter met O lady and gent at the
church door who seemed to be strangers
in the city, that appeared very much
disappointed when informed the Doctor
had delivered his address in the morn
ing. They turned away without enter
ing the church.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06

The thanks of the CHRoSrcLE are due
Congressman Martin for an 80-page
pamphlet Reconnaissance Soil Survey
of Western South Dakota-received @
few days ago. 1t is bulletin that gives
much Information for every tiller of the
soil. Il contains large colored map
showing the different stratas of stones,
shales, gravel terraces and various soils.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06

On fourth page Of the CHRONICLE ap-
pears a large advertisement for E. C.
Anderson, announcing a sacrifice sale.
This sale will be under the personal
supervision Of Mr.. A. g. Muir, of Chi
cago, who is now arranging the goods for
quick handling when the rush begins.
You should take advantage Of the bar
gains here offered.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1911-05-06

Washington May by holding that
the Federal Government, without con-
cent of the States affected, may set aside
vast areas of public land as Forest Re-
serve, and that such Reserve is not sub
ject to the State fencing laws, the Su-
prems Court of the United States today
settled two western issues,