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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24


low townsman Henry Travers liar
the other day, and between the two
Of them they managed to kill dog
and scare a Chinaman into fits. These
little affairs would be humorous if
they did not disgrace the community
I'm which they take place.
In an incidental sort of way we re-
mark that the circulation of the Kick
er is now twice as large as the COM
bined circulation of every newspaper
on the face of the earth. We do hate
to lie about such things, but we are
determined not to let any New York
publisher crow over U.S.
A man by the name of Stebbins ar
rived In town last Wednesday from
Tucson for the purpose of shooting us
and was very much disappointed to
| find that we were over in Grass VAL
ley to see about advertising. Had he
given us previous notice we should
have been at home and prepared to
welcome him, but we can't remain In
the Office all the time on the chance
| Of some shootist calling. Send us
word next time. Mr.. Stebbins.
We must say we don't think much
Of our city marshal. OF the seven
cowboys who opened fire on him the
other night he let Eve get away un-
wounded. He must do better tnan
that to hold his job.
Mr.. siles. from the state Of Illinois
who has been In the chicken business
has come to Arizona and Is to estaD
lish a weekly paper at Bald HILL MT
Siles will last about two weeks ans
then his bald head will be seen In Ban
Hill no more. He believes In mora
suasion, while the Bald Killers believ'
in No. 80 cartridges.
4 There has been only one marriag'
celebrated In Giveadam Gulch since
last September. and even in that tn
bride was SO homely that no one kiss
| ed her. We predict matrimonial
boom this spring, however.
Beef trust prices haven't bothered
our people much. When they want
beef they ride out and kiln it, and 4
the trust gets In the way 1t turns ou
bad for the trust
Il The move to start public library ir
| this town was q failure. This was not
because we are lacking In literary In
terest as q community. but rather be.
cause the patent medicine men pour
about q ton Of family almanacs into
the place every three months. There
Isn't much left to read In this world
after you get through with the family
| almanac.
During our editorial career we have
In one way and another become pos
sessed Of three mountains, two can
yons. I'VE gorges. two landslides, one
| extinct volcano crater and 10000 acres
] Of desert land, ana any ten6erfoot
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

He--My stock In trade Is bruins.
She You've got a funny looking
sample case. -varsity Life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24
No. suf6ei.ntIy Exclusive.

"Judge. we wish to protest against
these five dollar fines"
II consider that very reasonable for
reckless motoring"
"It's too reasonable. At that rate
anybody can afford to exceed the
speed iimit"-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24
REPORItk AND FARMER
W. S. o. ADAMS. n. r. DENTON
Publishers and Proprietoes.

Entered in the postoffice at Webster,
South Dakota, as second-class matter.
SUBSCRIPTION $t.00 per year II paid In advance.
$3.50 II pad at the end OF the year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

Chicago drummers are usually pref
ty keen fellows, but one Of them made
a mistake over at Lone Jack one night
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

There are $50 miles of mountains
between us and the editor Of the Utah
Banner: therefore he calls us a liar
and scoundrei.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24
SIX ACES IN A DECK.

last week. He found six aces in
pack Of cards and had the bad taste
to speak about it and get finger shot
off.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

John Socks of New Mexico is in our
local hospital with bullet In his
shoulder. He found fault with the
beefsteak at the Royal hotel, and the
landlord differed with him.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

A youth went forth to serenade
The lady he loved best.
And by her home at evening
When the sun had gone to rest
He warbled until daylight
And wouic have warbled more,
But morning light disclosed Sign.
TO Let" upon the door.
3 -Lippincott'a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

looking after bargains is asked to cali
and look over the stock and get our
prices.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24
Making surs.

care you sure I'm the only man you
ever kissedY
II am sure Of II. 1 went over the
whole list only this morning" -Spo-
kane Spokesman-Review.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24
OUT IN CIVEADAM
All the News In the Gulch That's
Safe to Print.
WARNINGS TO TENDERFEET.
Automobile Passengers Safe If They
Wear Bullet Proof Clethes-Chicago
Drummer's Card Trick Causes Him
to Leave a Finger.
By NJ. QUAD

BY M. QUAD.
copyright. 1911. by Associated Literary
Press
WWYE learn that George Baker,
" formerly of this town, was
Wv hung in New Mexico two
or three weeks ago. He
more than deserved 1t, for we were
well acquainted with George and his
doings.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

We had to threaten to shoot Stimp-
son, the gunsmith. to induce him to
advertise In the Kicker last week. and
he now admits that he sold $3.50 worth
Of goods on three dollar ad. We sell
dom make mistake about such things
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

Our esteemed fellow townsman
John Dorkin called our esteemed fell
low townsman Henry Travers a liar
the other day. and between the two
Of them they managed to kill dog
and scare Chinaman into fits. These
little affairs would be humorous If
they did not disgrace the community
in which they take place.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

Tuesday evening last we delivered
our celebrated lecture on Christopher
Columbus to a large and intellectual
audience at Lone Jack and got out of
town without being shot 1t was
narrow escape, though. as several ad-
mirers followed us over two miles and
wasted a great deal of ammunition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

During our editorial career we have
In one way and another become pos
sessed Of three mountains, two can
yons. ilve gorges. two landslides, one
extinct volcano crater and 10000 acres
Of desert land, and any tsndsrfoot
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

AS postmaster we desire to engage
a man to carry the mails between this
town and Big Bend until the work is
given out by regular contract. In a
spirit of fairness we would state that
the route Is infested with bears and
wolves and that the man who makes
two trips will come out better than
we think for.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

We rather admire the editor of the
Blue Grass Herald for stigmatizing us
as jackass. egotist, blowhard and
numskull. He wouldn't do 1t unless
he had faith in his legs. and we like
man with faith.
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-08-24

Up to the present date no less than
twenty-four different schemes to GUST
us from our postmastership have been
concocted and worked, but we still &C.
cupy the berth and will bet dollars to
cents that we continue to keep it warm
for the next five years.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15
WOMANLY WISDOM

The halls OF knowledge have both
roofs and floors,
But Wisdom trains her experts out
of-doors.
An old rule for roasting turkey is
AN hour for each year"
Before chopping raisins. rub a lit
tie butter on each side OF the chop
ping-knife.
When tea is spilled on the table
cloth as soon as possible cover the
stain with common salt. Leave it on
for "a while, and when the cloth is
washed all the stain will have disap-
peared.
Stuff the breast of your Christmas
turkey with pared sweet potatoes.
They will get fine flavor from the
Juices. Use seasoned bread-crumbs
and some fried sausage for the rest
OF the stuffing.
Roast some nice wheat in the oven,
add a little god butter and New Or
leans molasses, grind it in the coffee
mill, and have some OF the finest GER
cal coffee you ever drank. Saves
money, too.
Corn cobs make excellent fuel, but
they also make dirt if kept in bas-
ket, as the loose PARTICLES slit
THROUGH. 1t is better to lit them in
a box. The cobs from table corn can
be dried for kindling or fuel. although
the cattle enjoy chewing them when
fresh and tender.
A nice homemade candy for the
children is made as follows: Boil
two cupfuls of sugar and one cupful
OF corn syrup until crisp when drop
ped in cold water. Add to this the
whites OF two eggs well beaten. Beat
this for FIVE minutes until nearly stiff .
Drop by sponfuls on oiled paper.
If you have been unfortunate
enough to tear dress of thin mater
ial and are at loss how to make the
rent invisible when mended, try
threading a hair into your needle. |
know of new brown mohair skirt
that was mended in this way, and the
skirt rounded out long and useful
life without this scar upon its smooth
surface being detected. A hair is
strong, fine and pliable. and if rca-
sonably long can be used to advan-
tage by skilful fngers.-From De-
cember Farm Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15
Keeps Money at Home

C. w. Shoff, of Denver. special repre-
sentative of the American Bankers In
surance Co. OF Chicago ILL.,. is in town
this week making acquainatnces and talk
ing insurance. This company has one new
feature which appeals to everybody, that
Fof keeping hi smoney at home.
The company operates upou New
Plan" through banks of deposit by max
ing an agreement whereby banks will
receive and assist the company to invest
the Reserve or Banking Element" on
new and renewing premiums collected
annually Throughout the premium paying
period of the policy. BY this agreement
with the banks.the company is relieved OF
great expense of hunting for safe invest
ments of funds-whlch funds if they are
paid into one bank at Home Office OF the
company, soon grow into vast amount
that would be very difficult to proiitably
invest ard by its "New Plan" the COM
pany will have special money to invest
in local communities where business is
secured.
During the past ten years there has
been growing desire in the minds OF the
public to have premiums remain at home
| to benefit in various ways those who buy
insurance. Most premiums on insurance
heretofore written iu the Central and
western states have been forwarded east
for permanent Investment and very little
ever find its way back to the place where
the premiums were originally collected.
By this plan the greater part OF pre-
miums received will remain in the COM
munity where the insurance is written.
being invested with the assistance OF our
local Bank of Deposit, in such Investment
as are approved by the Insurance Depart
ment-the Company securing all funds
against loss by bonding the bank.
The American Bankers Insurance Co.
writes all forms of life insurance in
GLIDING ordinary life, limited payment,
endowment and term policies, and policies
containing optional continuous or monthly
installment provisions and all other up
to-dats conditions and privileges issued
only upon the participating plan
which plan saves the policyholders from
90 to IS per cent in premiums paid, The
Company believes that its patrons would
prefer to know what the actual result
will be than to guess at it as they surely
would be compelled to do if buying parti-
oipating insurance.
The following well known citizens are
stockholders in this company and the
First National Bank is the local deposit
tory: J. r. Cunningham and DR.. B. B,
Blotz.
| All premiums collected in this COM
munity will be disposited and will remain
here for investment or loans. Some
81. 100000 IN premiums were sent out
of Colorado last year and practically none
returns.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15
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L. R. Fanlason made a business TRIP
to Fowler on Wednesday.
Mrs. Ella J. Swink left on Monday on a
purchasing trip to St. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs, Roscoe Jones returned on
Saturday from an extended stay in Calf
ornia. i
The Presbyterian church will give its
annual congregation supper this Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bates are expected
here from Loveland next week to spend
the holidays.
Harold Rogers. agent of the Hon e
Insurance Co. of Denver. spent Saturday
in this city.
Chester Pressnall returned home on
Friday last from an extended stay with
relatives in Alton. III.
Mrs. Bert Dawley, Mrs. Dan Seeey
ara daughter verda. spent Friday visit
i blends in La Junta,
Logan Potter and family moved into
town on Tuesday and are now living
with "Grandma" Potter.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. billiard. west of
town, are the happy parents of a ten
pound girl on Wednesday.
Mrs. Lawrence and Miss Farthing of
La Junta spent Tuesday in this city,
guests of Mrs. Roxie Swink.
L. L. Lloyd of the Denver office of the
<0nerican Beet Sugar Co.. made a bust
ness trip to this city on Monda
Manager Noble. of the A. B. S. Co.
factory, spent Monday and Tuesday at
the company headquarters in Denver.
Mrs. Nora Hoffman and daughters
moved into their handsome new home on
South Main street the first Of the week.
Mrs. Robert McCloud left this week
for Colorado Springs, where she will
visit her parents until the holidays are
over.
The Loyal Daughters of the Christian
church had business meeting and social
on Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Daniel Ward.
A box supper will be given at the
Eureka school this friday evening. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of tn Q
Sunday school children.
The Young Mems Progressive club had
their monthly guest night last Friday
evening. A large crowd was in attendance
and an enjoyable evening spent.
Htter pleasant visit with his sister,
HSbE. E Pressnall and family. L. Trout
onssaturday departed for Lead. S, D.,
to resume his work as engineer for the
Homestake Gold Mining Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15

Orwell Trout left on Sunday for Phoe-
Mrs. Hale of La Junta spent the first
of the week with her sister, Mrs. Cough
rem.
Mrs. H. M. Minor was called to La
Junta on Tuesday by the illnesa of her
niece.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Johnson returned
Wednesday from few days visit in
Denver.
Miss Carolyn Murphy returned home
on Wednesday after months visit with
relatives and friends in Denver,
The Junior and Sophomore classes Of
the High school report a jolly time at
their skating party on Dyes lake on
Monday evening.
The congregation of the Presbyterian
church will give reception for DR.. and
Mrs. Weaver at the church this friday
evening at $50.
The subject of the sermon at the Chris
tan Church Sunday morning will be The
Spirit of Disipleship," and in the evening.
"A Standard of Righteousness"
Mrs. John Young was brought home
from the Pueblo hospital on Wednesday.
Mrs. Young is recovering rapidly from
the effects of recent operation,
Miss Margaret Campbell was in We'd
nesday from her homestead near Timpas
visiting old time Rocky Ford friends and
buying holiday goods for the patrons Of
her little, country store.
The W, R. c. will hold its chicken din
ner at the home of Mrs. Fannie Gerbing
on Wednesday next. Mesdames Martin,
Nelson and Lopez will assist the hostess,
Old soldiers are cordially invited.
Rev. F. W. Collins was in Colorado
Springs this week attending meeting of
the Board of Managers of the Colorado
Christian Missionary Society on Tuesday.
and the nterdenominational Conference
on Home Missions, on Wednesday.
The December committee of ladies Of
the M. E. Church held a most successful
bazaar last Saturday in Lewis Bros. &
johnson store. Everything was sold
except two articles and this committee
will have $50 90 to report at their next
meeting. Coffee-oake and coffee was
served throughout the day.
D. V. Burrell. the pioneer s,edman, on
Tuesday began the distribution of his
1912 seed catalogues, of which he is
this year sending out some 100000.
copies. The Eobert Seed Co., another Of
our large seed houses, is daily expecting
carlot shipment of their handsome new
catalogues and when the two firms get
right busy mailing the two extra men and
mail wagon in the postofflce employ will
be kept on the jump to care for this along
with the Christmas rush.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15
A Fine Souvenir

Fine photographs of the largest loco
motive in the world are being distributed
by Wise & Green. This locomotive pulled
the Santa Fe Demonstration Train
through Rocky Ford a few months ago.
and attracted great deal of attention
throughout the country. One of these
large photographs 8 by 10. may. be had
by making one dollar cash purchase at
Wise & Green's.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15
To The Trade

In taking over the Swink mill last year
we did it to accommodate the large feed
ers. This year the feeding is considerably
lighter than last, and we find the mill is
not paying proposition. Therefore on
Jan. we will close it.
We are installing mill at our uptown
warehouse and will be able to take care
of our general trade from there.
Thanking you for past fayors, am
Yours very truly.
G. E. BRYANT.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15
Old Acquaintance.

MRS. Won Queer says that In pre-
vious existence she was stray cat
in a medieval alley" That's funny.
7 wond... II she recalls the gentleman
in the purple velvet doublet who
opened the easement in the castle
tower and flung a bootjack at herr
That was mel"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15
Bring Your School Children

To FL Captain hotel, where DR.. K. c.
Sapero. the well known eye, ear. nose
and throat specialist, will examine your
eyes and theirs free of charge. One day.
Wednesday, Dec. 20. Call early.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15

For Sae-Single farm wagon. harrow.
pillow. l4-tooth oultivator. single shovel
pillow, Planet Junior planter and attach
ments. single harness, $50 #. SIT. chick
en- wire. 4 Universal hnvers. Philo
hovers. Call at $40 S. 18th st. or Phone
Ford sos. 80
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15

Lost - At the Elks Thanksgiving ball
or between the X. of P. hall and H. !.
Maxwell residence. round black metal
breast-pin. etched in gold. with Knights
head in medallion. Reward il returned to
Mrs. H. |. Maxwell.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15

Dobbs & Lyons. undertakers and en-
balmers. modern parlors, 4o4 S. Main
St. Night and day phone Ford ll6.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15

Pasture and Feed = BY month, and
taken care of during stormy weather &C
cording to orders. r. E. Lewis. Phone
Ranch 1873.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-15

Horses For Sale-Two four-year-olds.
Apply to H. G. Burehett, 81 N. IA, 2eu
The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-24
REFORM IN BANKING SYSTEM
Representative vreeIand Predicts Far.
reaching Legislation.

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 23.-That the
United States within the next two
years will have legislation insuring a
new and farreaching scientific bank
ing system, designed to last a century,
is the prediction of Congressman Ed
ward B. Vreeland, chairman of the
banking and currency committee of
the house of representatives and vice
chairman Of the national monetary
commission Congressman VreelaId
made this prediction in statement to
the state bankers association here,
adding:
There is not single doubt that we
are going to have radical reform in
our banking and currency system. The
danger of panic must be done away
with. The people will never again
submit to the suspension of payment
by banks and all the suffering that
such a thing entails Our periodical
panics have been more expensive in
losses of money and in hardship than
all the wars the country has ever
known"
The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-24
NUMBER OF PEOPLE
SUSTAIN INJURIES
Ninth Black Hand Explosion in
New York in a Week.

New York, Feb. 23.-The ninth
Black Hand bomb explosion in New
York within a week occurred in a
block of tenement houses on East Six.
ty-second street. The bomb, equipped
with fast burning fuse, was thrown
from the room of five-stOry tenement
down narrow air shaft, exploding in
the air between the second and third
floors.
The force of the blast in the narrow
shaft was terrific, throwing the walls
on both sizes out of plumb and hurting
fragments OF brick and plaster up.
ward in a shower over the adjoining
roofs. Tho building rocked as though
about to collapse and the tenants, fifty
in number. We're thrown from their
beds as If shaken out of a hammock.
Nine persons were injured, but none
seriously.
When the police reserves reached
the scene there was a panic, not only
in the building where the explosion
had occurred, but in all the neighbor
ing tenements as well, and any effec.
tive search for the bomb thrower was
maIe impossible by the more imme
d!ste necessity Of quieting the two OF
tEHse hundred men, women and chill
dren aho were running half-clad about
the narrow Railways and streets.
The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-24
BOSS cox Is INDICTED
Cincinnati Politician Charged With
Perjury.

Cincinnati, Feb 23.-George 3. Cox.
for years head Of the Republican or
ganization in Cincinnati, a prominent
factor in state and national politics.
president of the Cincinnati Trus,
company, and known widely In the.
atrical circles because of his interests
in that field, has been indicted by the
Hamilton county grand jury on ]
charge Of perjury
The basis of the charge is that Cox
testified falsely before grand jury
on March q, 1906, in denying he had
received any Of the interest money
which several banks. according tc
disclosures before the Drake inyestl.
eating committee, paid TO county
treasurers as recompense for the de
posit OF county funds in those banks
The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-24
NORTON GETS GOOD POSITION
viii Become Vice President Of New
York Bank.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Charles d.
Merton, secretary to the president,
Will BE vice president of the First Ma
tional bank Of New York upon his re
tirement from the office he now holds
1t is understood the position has been
offered him and he has accepted it, 1t
is expected that Mr.. Norton will leave
Washington Immediately after the ad,
iournment Of congress.
The First National bank is one OF
the institutions controlled by J. P.
Morgan. II is understood that Sena-
tor Aldrich recommended the young
ChiCagOan
The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-24

GERMAN LUTHERAN SERVICES
The following services will be held in
and about Lennon:
Feb 18th, Handley, n. D., at Phil
kirschenmans residence at 1880 IA. n
Feb, l9, School house miles south
of White Butte, at 1890 a. IN.
Feb. 25th, Lennon, in church at end
OF South Main street at l0:30 a. M
Feb. 25, Hettinger, N. D., at Norweg-
ian Lutheran church at 2:3O p. m.
Feb. 9th, Ellingson, S. D., School
house l mile south of Sandman
at 1890 a. IN.
Rev, Pankow. Pastor.