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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Honor for Editors.

Brookings.-'One can scarcely over
estimate the power of the press in
extending ideas for improvements in
agronomist at the state college, re-
Gently. DR.. Hume is enthusiastic for
possibilities in South Dakota and says
that he realizes that the widest spread
of any kind Of gospel cannot be at
tanned without newspapers. 1T is no
more than fair to the newspaper world
to express an appreciation of the good
work which is done in aiding the for
ward movements Of agriculture and
the people of the FARMS
The new agricultural movement as
an ethical and political force is popu-
lar just now, and therefore welcome
in most newspaper offices. Agricul-
ture Is much written about, and vari-
u kinds of newspapers are often al
most forced in giving space for copy
that will be read by agricultural read
ers. A lot of such forced material is
likely to be worthless, if not actually
harmful. The world owes a debt of
gratitude to the press for the mere
dissemination of facts relative to ag-
riculture."
Moreover, If 1t is true that a debt
gratitude is to be offered to the press
for disseminating facts, a double debt
of gratitude is due to an editor or a
paper that refuses to disseminate that
which is not fact. Such newspapers
not only do good by disseminating in
formation but they do good by mould
Ing public sentiment and by drawing
1t out into proper directions, for edu-
cation is a drawing out process, an
educator who is not a leader is no
educator at all"
Especially then, should we honor
by all proper means, the faithful news.
papers and their editors who have
toiled to find out what is true today
and what will be eternally just tomor-
row with relation to agricultural edu-
cation. AS agricultural education, or
more properly, the education OF agri-
culture gains ground, as the people Of
the farms become more and more dis
eliminating and less and less likely to
be deceived by insincerity, will the
work Of the really great press in az
%riculture be properly estimated"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
letcher Man Winner.

Aberdeen.-The South Dakota State
Dairymen and Buttermakers' CONVEX.
ton, in annual convention here, re-
elected the entire set of officers for
the ensuing year, as follows: Presi-
dent, A. II. Halls, Of Garretson; vice
president, p. A.. Zollman, of Alexan-
dria; secretary-treasurer, A. P. Ry-
ger, Of Brookings. There were 80 en-
tries in the buttermaking contest, in
which J. NJ. Rasmussen OF Letcher
was winner, with a score of 93H, but
was tied by Alvid Finstad Of Alcester,
with the same score, while e. II. Bald
win of Belle Fourche was third with a
score Of SO. The other contestants
were close behind, the average score
being 81.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Takes Shot at Girl.

Dallas.-After acting strangely for
several days, John Framed, a home
steader in the Ideal district in the
coded portion Of the Rosebud reserva-
ton in Trip county, suddenly became
violently insane and ran amuck,
armed with a rifle. Catching sight OF
a daughter of Charles Pulitzer, a neigh
boring homesteader, he fired at her,
but fortunately did not hit her. The
authorities were notified and Sheriff
Little and a posse went to the scene
and after a chase succeeded in cap
turing the crazy man. He has rela-
tives in Kansas, who have been mott
fled, and If they do not consent to
care for him he will be SEN to the
state hospital for the insane at Yank.
ton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14

ing ~distracting enough for
their children, how would they like to
live In Russia, where work Is often
suspended for a fortnight. while all the
people keep holiday.
Even the poorest peasant has a T
and it Is harvest time for beggars. for
no one will refuse him anything.
In some of the country districts the
boys dress as animals, and led by 9TH
er boys as keepers, march through the
streets headed by a band Of boys max
ing dreadful music with harsh sound
ing instruments. These professions go
from door to door, pound until they are
admitted, and all given food and drink.
and two small pieces Of money.
All over Scandinavia a week Is given
to merrymaking. Every one goes to six
o'clock church on the dark Christmas
morning, and In the evening every
home In the land is illuminated. They
have wonderful trees, around which
grown people and children dance and
sing. The Scandinavian child Is very
good to the poor on Christmas and
takes gifts and food to poor families.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
BULGARIAN "koieda."

In Bulgaria "Koleda." as Christians
Is called. is marked with many quaint
ceremonies. One Is called "Koledars,'
the name given to a band of boys
mostly. who go about proclaiming that
the a OF fasting Is over and her,
aiding a reign Of feasting and merri.
ment. Each Koleda party numbers
seven-the Old Man. the Old Woman,
the Crumb Picker (who collects the
presents and money. while the Old
Man and Old Woman play the fool,
and Four Singers. who carol out the
Christmas songs. The attire Of the
Koledars is most grotesque. and their
procession is Joined by a huge crowd
of townspeople, who take a great de
light IN the antics OF the testers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
He Deserved q present.

II was Christmas morning. and
Brownton was taking the air, when a
seedy-looking man strobe up the gar
rem path.
Merry Christmas. guv'nor," he said.
insinuatingly. i've called for my
Christmas box"
Christmas box!" said Brownton.
Why. | don't know you. Are you the
village dustmanr"
mo, sir. I'm the chap who played
the cornet outside here last year. and
you told me to take my 'ook."
"Oh you are!" said our hero, feel
ing his biceps in a menacing manner
And why. pray. should l. give you .
Christmas boxT"
We'll guv'nor." explained the sup
p~licant, II haven't been playing this
year"
And perceiving that he had been
spared some agony. Brownton parted
with a Christmas sixpence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14

a blazing tree hung with cakes, color
ed candles and gifts. 1t is a pretty
sight to see the children march In to
see their tree, singing as they go, 20,
Tanner Baum" 20, Fir Tree). to the
air of Maryland, My Maryland"
In many German towns Just as the
bells ring to usher in Christmas,
every window in every house Is quick
ly lighted. Then the children are up
bright and early, even the tiny babies.
to go to six o'clock church. Often each
child bears a candle to illuminate the
church.
The German Kriss Kingle has one
horrid habit that our jolly old st. Nick
would scorn. He generally leaves in
the stockings a bunch OF switches In
case they should be needed before his
next call.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
and an Indian m and he married

and an Indian oma and he married
her.
Throughout his 80 years in the
ncrthland Smith gave his leisure TO
reading and studying. He became a
thinker and a reasoner and in his
work he learned to use his power OF
brain. From this point his advance
was gradual but sure and In 1868,
when he was 4S years old, he was ap-
pointed governor Of the company with
head Offices at Montreal. He was well
equipped for his mighty duties. He
had learned the lessons of generalship
and In the years that followed he
proved himself a commander Of
forces, primal and artificial. Many
times during his governorship crises
arose that put his powers to test.
The activities Of Donald A. Smith
outside the Hudson Bay company
brought him Into the politics OF Can
ada. His political creed was a disre-
gard for party interests and, while at
the outset he was a staunch support
or Of Macdonald, the Conservative
premier. later On, because Of the
severe criticism and accusations laid
against the party and because he was
convinced that the party was not
conducting itself strictly along square
lines he withdrew his support and
brought about the first defeat OF Mac
donald.
Donald A. Smith, silent. reserved
but powerful, was one OF the great
est legislators that ever had a seat
in the Canadian house Of commons.
His career as a lawmaker was one of
honesty and genius.
In 1895 Lord Strathcona received
the eliminating honor of his great
career He was made the first holder
Of the newlycreated Office of high
commissioner for Canada in London.
Four years later he received world
fame through his gift of the Strath-
coma horse, a body OF % mounted OIL
GERS and 612 men, enrolled from all
over the Canadian west, for service In
the Boer war;.
In private life this great man Is q
considerable husband and father and
a most engaging host. One of the
greatest tributes he ever received
was from the father and mother Of
King George ", the late King Edward
and Queen Alexandra. They always
called him Uncle Donald"
At the advanced age of ninety-one
he Is still a marvellous man. His talk
is bright and he is equally at home In
american. Canadian or English poll
'cs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Boy Wins In Fancy Work.

Aberdeen.-The potato show being
conducted in connection with the corn
school and educational exhibits OF the
Brown county schools brought forth
many splendid exhibits OF potatoes.
One farmer near Bath, from three
acres of potatoes, this season sold
over $500 worth, and many others
have done nearly as well. An inter-
esting fact in connection with the
corn school and educational exhibit Is
that three girls who attend the county
schools were awarded prizes for es-
says on corn growing, while one boy
took a prize for an exhibit OF fancy
work.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
C. J. BACH CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Retail Implement Men End Sioux FalIs
MEETING

Sioux Falls.-The Retail Implement
association of South Dakota and south.
western Minnesota and northwestern
Iowa, which is composed of men who
annually sell goods valued in the ag.
gregate Of many millions of dollars,
has concluded its thirteenth annual
convention here. The following Of
icers were elected for the coming
year:
President, c. J. Bach, Hurley; vice
president, l.. G. Ochsenreiter, Web
ster; secretary-treasurer, Z. c. Bar.
ton, Vermillion; directors, H. c. Mey.
er, Lake Park, Ia; ]. z. McDougall,
Britton.
+. B. Van AlstinA of Mitchell was
elected chairman OF the grievance
committee, and B. T. Boylan OF Ar
mour chairman of the legislative COM
mittee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Water Plant for Chamberlain.

Chamberlain.-At a special city cleo
ton bonds for $4,000 were authorized
to be issued for the purpose Of estab-
fishing a pumping station on the banks
Of the Missouri river, with which to
supply the city with water. For 20
years the water OF the city has been
supplied by an artesian well, but for
the past several months this supply
has become so unsatisfactory that 9th.
er arrangements were deemed imper.
alive.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Bishop Rowe Speaks.
ton.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Peary was
absolutely wrong when he brought
back a report that the Christian mis-.
sions are useless among the Eskimo"
said Bishop Rowe, of Alaska, in an ad-
dress before the students of the state
college at Brookings. Bishop Rowe
stated that his sixteen years expert
ence as missionary worker among the
people of the far north c%onvinces him
that Christianity is worth while
among these people from any stand
point.
The bishops address on the re-
sources, history, and people Of Alas.
ka was replete with striking expert.
ences and clear cut descriptions Of
the region above the Arctic. He ex-
ploded the common belief that Alaska
is not an agricultural country by say
ing that all important grains and ag.
ricultural products can be successfully
grown there. Bishop Rowe quoted the
director of the experiment station Of
Alaska as saying that the products OF
her soil could feed three million peo-
pie. His description of the popula-
ton of Alaska, Indians, Eskimo and
whites; habits of life of the natives,
their polygamous delations, supersti.
tions, accomplishments, was extreme
ly interesting and at times very hu.
morous.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Doq Poisoner Busy.

Rapid City.-Upoh complaint Of a
number Of citizens Of New Under
wood, a small town east OF here,
States Attorney Denux has instituted
before Judge Exline here proceedings
under the inquisitorial statute to de-
termine who is poisoning all the dogs
in New Underwood. During the past
few weeks numerous blooded CANNES
have lost their lives by the poison
route, a certain citizen being suspect
ID in several cases and the present
,ase was started to test the theories
# the offended dog owners.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Biq Bounty for Wolves.

Deadwood.-As an additional incsn-
tive to kill OF the wolves and coyotes
in this section, which are particularly
bold and numerous this winter, the
county commissioners have Just issued
authority for a bounty OF 81 per head,
which, added to the bounty Of IS Of
fered by the state. makes 1t worth 81
to trappers and others for each animal
slain.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Swallowed Safety Pin.

Rapid City.-Skilful surgery and
rare providence saved the life OF the
10-montns-old baby OF Mrs. Gabriel
Ellington at Folsom, east of here. The
baby was playing at her mothers side
when she managed to swallow an open
safety pin. The child's creams OF
pain caused the mother to rush for .
dictor. An X-ray was used, the pin 10
Gated in the esophagus and a few min.
utes later it wac ~cxtricated and the
child appears to have suffered no In
jury as a result Of ltse experience.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14
Victim Of an Accident.

Alpena.-D. B. Danner, a resident
OF Jerauld county, was the victim Of
a serious accident. While aiding In
operating a corn shredder, Danner
was caught by the belt and bodily
thrown through the air, alighting on
his face with such force that he was
rendered unconscious and some of the
bones OF his face were crushed In.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14

tom OF bringing in the yule." In al.
most every family in England the boys
and girls gather about the burning
log on Christmas w to sing carols
and tell Christmas legends. Often the
children who live in the country as
sist at the dragging In Of the huge
log.
An English child would not feel II
was Christmas II there was not a bit
Of mistletee hanging in the hall. under
which the unwary are kissed soundly.
Little and big eat the rich and blazing
plum pudding. and all Join in the sing
ing Of Christmas carols and church
going.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14

family goes to the wood and cuts a
straight young oak. which he drags
into the room where the family awaits
him. saying as he does SO: Good even
ing and a merry Christmas!"
Then the children shout back: May
God grant both to thee and mayst thou
have riches and honor"
With this they shower their father
with corn and the tree is thrown on
the fire to burn until Christmas morn
ing. when It Is greeted with pistol
shots.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14

custom Of ushering II in Just at
bnidnight on Christmas eve. the men
and boys dressed in fancy costume.
march through the streets In long pro-
Eession. holding aloft Q brilliantly
lighted star, ~ they chant the Gloria
In Excelsis." Tho little girls clad In
white stand at the windows and bow
TO the star a. 1t passes.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1911-12-05
Dolls From Sc up

We have the largest assortment Of dolls ever
seen in Darlington. China dolls rubber dolls,
bisque dolls dolls, cloth dolls, Indian dolls,
Dutch dolls Jap dolls walking dolls, talking dolls,
squealing dolls, crying dolls sleeping dolls, Cap
tain Kiddo dolls, bride dolls, boy dolls, kid body
dolls big dolls, little dolls medium size dolls black
dolls, white dolls and dolls for every child in Ear
lington and vicinity from Sc up. Write to Santa
Claus to bring you doll and tell him he can find
the best and cheapest in the basement of the St.
Bernard Store.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1911-12-05
Toys for the Little Folk

There are, thousands oflow priced toys for the
children in the basement Let the children come
and see them. We have toy drums, guns, rock
ing horses, horses, doll furniture building blocks
pianos, houses, wash sets, tool chests garden SETS
sleds, writing desks, music boxes, teddy BEARS
jumping jacks, monkeys, lions, tigers flying ma
chimes, air guns, pop guns, swords, toy sheep,
COWS, ducks, turkeys, geese, chickens and every
thing you can find in the toy line can be found
here. Come and see them.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1911-12-05
Dry Goods Department

What would make more desirable Xmas gift
than suit of our "Sonneborn clothing or a hand
some overcoat, pair Of Florsheim or Emerson
shoes2 We have a full line of ladies and gents
furnishings, ladies', mems and chidren's sweaters
that would come in nicely for Xmas Also
nice line Of mems and boys hats and caps, la
would make suitable and sensible Xmas
present
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1911-12-05
Grocery Department

The Grocery Department this Xmas is brim full
of good things We havehne BeecampC Chocolates,
baskets Of fruits, Richelieu plum buildings peaches,
apricots and pine apples. Also Bertale's most IA
nous imported olive OIL Van Camps celebrated
pork and beans French peas, asparagus tops. All
kinds Of fruits, nuts, candies, raisins and other
good things too numerous to mention When we
come to the store call on the grocery side.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
A Letter From Mr.. RiUeS

Editor Dawson News. but the
time of this ignorance God winked
at, but now he commands men ev-
erywhere to repent.
The above text, if it teaches any
truth, it is that of human progress,
and that what was good in one age
becomes evil in another. My father
and Messrs Ansley, Prather, Sheri-
dan, Chastain and West Harris and
the Rev J. B. Jackson in about 1856
1857 rescued Colwell's Female Col
lege from the sheriff's hammer and
established it under the name of An
drew Female College; and following
the longtime precedent made it part
of the charter that the daughters of
ministers should have free tuition.
In those days the pastor Of the Cuth-
bert church received about 5000 per
year, $3.50 being paid by Emannaus,
and the balance by Cuthbert, and but
few, if any, heads of families, men,
bers of either of the churches, but
that were as we'll or better able to
give their children collegiate edu-
cation than the pastor, and in those
days there was no taxation for pub
lie schools, and only those children
of whom the clerk of the court could
certify that their fathers were too
poor to pay tuition received any sti-
pend from the county.
Now this is all changed; every
mans property is taxed for free
schools, and the state is undertaking
to educate from the kindergarten
through the university all children
of every citizen. Again, every pas
tor of every denomination in the land
receives in salary and perquisites
about twice the income of the heads
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

Of the families of his charge, for he
gets his physic and doctor bill free,
and the layman pays for these
things; he gets a discount, and in
most cases demands a discount on
everything he buys-from rattle
for the baby to a silk dress for the
wife. His railroad fare is cheaper
than the layman's, and he expects
and usually gets pay for all the extra
help he needs to carry on his revival
services, and hence this free tuition
in colleges, supported by laymen' S
money, is not needed, and in every
thing material the preacher should
be put on a parity with the layman.
Until this provision is taken from the
charters of these UNCONVENTIONAL col
leges of every church laymen should
hands off and let the clerical brother
support wherever he has privileges
above the layman.
We hear a great deal of adverse
comment in the UNCONVENTIONAL or
gans because the Carnegie foundation
demands that professors who teach
in UNCONVENTIONAL colleges shall not
be pensioners on that fund. In moth
ing that Carnegie has done has he
done more to break down the mid
die wall or partition" that divides
the ministry from the laity. His
Scotch covenantor sense stood him in
good stead here, and he is trying tC
deliver his adopted country from the
dead eccIesiasticism that blighted for
so long and made his native land run
with the blood of the best of Scot.
lands sons in fratricidal strife
Your for equal rights to all and
special privileges to none"
ANDREW P. RTVES.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

What better friend than this could
a farmer ask for? Our Bob will do
for us what domestic fowls will not
do, not a single tribe among them,
for they will not eat potato bugs, and
rarely squash bugs. 1t is said to be
fact that 100000 sportsmen annu-
ally go out of our cities to scour the
country for the fun of killing Bob
Whites. A good many farmers rent
their lands for hunting grounds to
this worthless lot of tourists. In this
way farm taxes are paid, and it is
said that in some parts of the coun-
try education of children, besides
other extraneous expenses, is paid for
by Bob White. Besides his value as
a scavenger and farm ally this bird
is delightful companion and friend,
Existing all the way from Canada to
the Gulf of Mexico, where undisturb-
ed he becomes a semi-domestic
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

friend, you will hear him from early
in the morning until night, calling as
he works, in his cheerful way, and
not unwilling to come around your
doorsteps FOR bit of additional food.
The birds of a covey are very fond of
each other, conversing in a tender
and twittering tone. They sleep in
circle with their heads out to watch
for danger. They have a marvellous
power of self-concealment, and that
is the only reason why they multiply
in spite of human beings.
Bob has never been known to dis
turb fruit, or to in any way damage
grain crop, but he does destroy a
vast amount of weed seed One
of our best observers computes that
the Bob Whites of Virginia and
North Carolina consume annually
1,341 tons of weed seeds, besides eat
ing $40 tons of insects. 1t is time
the American people walked up to
the immense, value of this bird. All
that has been done so far has been
to limit the hunting season, and in
North Carolina only game preserves
give him better protection. Artif-
cial production has become an abso-
lutte necessity, or we shall lose the
one most important friend that man
has left in the feathered kingdom.