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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06
Witch Hazel Cream.

The witch hazel cream formula given
below is excellent. You will find 1t a
good cream for cleansing. OF course
fat Is the basis of all tissue-building
creams.
One ounce each of white wax and
~spermaceti, one-quarter pint Of OIL of
almonds.
Melt; pour into a mortar, which has
been heated by being immersed some
time in boiling water. Very gradually
add three ounces Of rose water and
one ounce Of witch hazen and assidu-
ously stir the mixture until an emul-
sion is formed, and afterward until
the mixture is nearly cold.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06

take it loosely back from the brow,
and gather 1t into a rather protruding
coil on the crown of the head. A
tortoise shell pin or two, a silver or
jeweled dagger, or some equally ARE
but simple ornament Is the only deco
ration allowed with this style of colt
fure.
In all styles, however, it is now the
right thing to avoid ribbons, jeweled
bands, tulle and all things which sug-
gest the turban. The only people
who will be sorry to see the new fash
Ions In this particular detail of the
toilet are the hair d~ressers, who have
been making fortunes out of false
hair.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06
Metal Nc Kinley Valued Most

ways and means committee. or 10
serve upon that committee, without
learning more of the material re-
sources of the United States. whether
they are developed or latent. or what
the possibilities of development are,
than could be learned by him In any
other way" continued Mr.. Mckinley.
"If I have any special information
which qualities me to speak with some
authority Upon the resources OF ne
United States and their development
and their chances of development, 1t
is due wholly to the fact that | have
made a careful study Of the tariff my
chief work, especially since | nave
been a member Of the ways and
means committee. | will illustrate
what I am saying to you by asking
you a question. 1t is this: What, do
you think, is the most valuable min
eral-valuable in the sense of the
greatest possible development-to the
United States?"
D you mean to include the prec-
ious metals. like gold or silver?" I
asked.
mo, because gold and silver are Of
especial and exclusive Importance be-
cause they are the basis OF our
money"
well, then, of course, l should say
that iron is the most valuable"
~ have my doubts about that" Mr..
Mckinley replied. "Of course. iron is
Of the utmost Importance for the de-
velopment Of our industries, and for
our railroads.; we have, however,,
plenty of iron. On the other hand he
metal which, In my opinion, is almost
as valuable and important as iron to
this country, is one of the few min
erals which the United States does
not produce in any commercial guam
tity. Can you guess 0 what it is?"
I shook my head.
1T is tin," said the man h was
to be the Trainer of a tariff bill, who
was to write the tariff plank in two
national Republican platforms, and
who vas to be elected president upon
a protection tariff plank. The world
now largely depends upon the use of
tin for no small part of it's food. With
out tin food could not be put into
packages so that armies can be fed
wherever they are; without it pros
pSClOlo WIZ LIZ SAPiOlIlu6 Jul
sources and explorers could not be
assured of their daily supply Of food.
Without food, what Is an army, what
the ability of the men who are build
ing railroads across deserts, or
through the great forests and mountain
stretches of the west? Tin cans, tin
cases, humble tin receptacles of all
sorts-what an important part they
| play in every day life, in the average
kitchen of the Republic? Yes. my ex-
perience in the school Of tariff making
has led me to the belief that this hum
BILE metal, which nature has denied
the United States. may be compared
with iron itself so far as it's material
Importance to this country is con-
cerned, m though I do not care to
say this publicly at this time. some
day I shall do So"
Seven years later, as chairman Of
the rays n e committee of the
house. William Mckinley framed the
tariff bill that bears his name in his
tory Probably the most striking sin
gle schedule in it-and unquestiona-
bly, the schedule that caused the
greatest popular scussion-was that
which placed a duty o tin plate.
Copyright. 1911. by E. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06
Keeps Skirt Dry.

At the ends of a yard of half-inch
wide elastic, sew a large hook and
eye; clasp this around the body be-
low the hips, and raw the skirts to
any desired height under a raino0at-
This is useful, especially when M
must wear an evening dress in the
street on a rainy night. 1t leaves the
hands free; and certainly it is better
than tearing the fabric with safety
pins.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06

This simple dress might be made up
In lined or any washing material.
The skirt has slight fullness at the
waist, and is trimmed at foot Of CEN
ter back and front by cotton braid,
sewn on in half-diamond shapes; two
buttons are sewn above this.
The kimono bodice Is trimmed the
same at neck, waist INC on sleeves.
Materials required: Three and one
half yards SO inches wide, two dozen
yards braid, one dozen buttons.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06
Proof Of L.

Mrs. Dresser-But, George, you
surely don't consider yourself q fnan-
cier?
MI. Dresser-Certainly / do. How
do you suppose I've kept from paying
your milliner's bill for SO long If I'm
not a financier?-The Catholic Stand.
ard and Timea
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06
The DRAGON Fly Watch.

The latest in watches Is an enor
nous dragon fly in glittering gold.
studded with jewels, with a tiny watch
hidden under one of the wings. This
new watch Is worn as a pendant, hang
ing from a very narrow chain about
the neck.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06

ecru corded silk, with black and
cerise satin facing. A short, blunt
ecru feather stands up on one side,
while a row of fiat buttons, made of
black satin, with cerise rims, trims
the other side.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06

1t is a common saying that q friend
is kept by three things: By honorins
him in his presence. by praising him
in his absence, and by aiding him in
his need.-Cantu
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06
Liaht. Replace Ushers.

To economic on ushers a New
York moving picture theater has in
stalled small incandescent lamps On
the backs Of the seats. arranged to
burn only when a seat Is unoccupied.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06

Charity that begins at home sell
dom gets over the neighbours back
fence.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-10-06

Weii-Preserved Statesmen.
There are ~thirty-f1ve senators and
forty representative in congress who
are 60 or more. and they seem to be
In their prime.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23

an open letter. the emergency which
we discussed has come upon US sooner
than we anticipated"
The girl was very nervous and ex-
cited. her hands trembied as she held
out the paper.
What. What do you a ?" gasp
ed Haldane, his own agitation not less
evident.
Could 1t be possible that his daugh.
ter had already heard OF this revela.
ton?
Here is the letter from Nr. CORN.
ly. which Livingstone just brought me
wife"
What answer shall you give him,
sis?" asked her brother. intensely in.
terested.
Il haven't made any yet" was the
reply. But l can only repeat what !
said the other night: that while I re-
spect and admire Mr.. Gormly exceed.
inly. ] do nc love him"
AT least" questioned the older
Haldane. you don't dislike him, dc
ycu?"
Dislike him. father? Not at all.
have just said"
We'll. give me the letter then,
and"
At this momen the footman, bowling
before the open door, entered. BEG
pardon, sir" he said. but a party BY
the name Of Lifey is waiting outside
to see you"
Charley Lifey." exclaimed the son
OF the house. What is he doing here
now?"
Why" said Eleanor in great sur.
prise, that is the grand chief of the
Sachem society and the most noto-
rious-"
Yes, yes. l know" %interposed Hal.
dane quickly. You will kindly leave
me for a few moments, all Of you.
Where is Mr.. Lifey?"
I've got him waiting in the hall,
sir"
Tell him l will see him here. Liv.
ingstone, do you carry out my in.
functions at once. Eleanor. say moth.
ing to Mr.. Gormly about this PROPOSE.
ton until I have seer him. Now leave
me-"
But, Beekman-" began Mrs. Hal.
dane.
Father" protested his daughter.
Eliza" said her husband, not an.
other word! Eleanor. | am tried now
beyond endurance. Please go,"
When Liffey entered the library,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23

Let me think" he said family at
last
You don't have to think" went on
The young man with unconscious
cruelty, ito say how deeply you are
involved in the affairs of the Gotham
Freight Traction company"
Il deeply as anybody can be-" was
the desperate admission.
Good Cod" exclaimed Livingstone,
surprised in spite of his forewarning.
You! 1t isn't possible. / saw the
proofs with my own eyes, and yet I
wouldn't believe that you would ally
yourself with that gang of thieves
and scoundrels."
Somebody had to take that fran.
chise and build that road" answered
his father. I'VE are giving the people
good service, and"
rDou't make excuses" said the
young man, brushing them away with
a wave of his hand. How on earth
are we going to explain the facts?
What will Eleanor Think"
You have influence with Gormly,"
said the father. go t. him. Tell him
that must see him and at once. Can
you bring him here?"
We'll he's watched like a hawk"
said young Haldane. Your dirty
crowd has detectives on his trail all
over New York. If he came up here.
1t would be reported In every paper
In the city tonight and tomorrow
morning"
Never mind that. / must see him"
Look here, father. | am not mixed
up with the Gotham Freight Traction
company and that gang that you're
allied with, and ! don't intend to be
involved in any scheme you may un-
dertake to get Gormly in trouble"
II don't intend to make any trouble.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23

l must see the man. and you must ar
range 1t. Come. are you my son. or
are you not?"
Il am your % all right" answered
the younger man; but tell you
frankly that l have east in my lot with
Gormly and this isn't going to make
any difference. Perhaps We can stave
this on Or"
A any rate l must see Gormly.
and you must help me. For Gods sake.
don't stand there arguing with me. but
arrange in some way to bring Gormly
and me together secretly and without
delay"
Let me think a minute" said the
younger man at last. impressed by his
fathers terrible insistence. Il have
1t. The al is at the door fortunately.
I'll run down and tell Gormly you
want to see him about this cursed
business. l don't know whether l can
persuade him to meet you or not; but
I'll do my best. Then you go over to
Louise Stewards at once.
Hurry then. and don't tell your sis
ter or your mother anything of this"
said Haldane as he rose to end the
interview.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold. artful wife of a
drunken prospector In a western mining
iDwn@ bliz aaes RBl utp are Co e%on ef11a ed By pine the
maudlin husband. He is shot by the
wife. but the chivalrous boy pins a
railroad station the woman's horse
fails "a b,=s ex dau ed the, the youth I puts 70 h tse
ment. the woman thrusts her escort INTO
he stumbies into the railroad station Just
as the train bears the woman away.
Twenty-Five years later. this man, George
York. He meets Eleanor Haldane. a
beautiful and wealthy settlement WORKER
and. co-operates with her In her work;
line and finds himself frustrated In pier
and track extension plans by grating al
dermen. backed by the Gotham Traction
" %announces that he viii be mayor Of
ruption. Mr. Haidane in a long desired
interview with Gormly. makes an indirect
proposition to compromise the fight which
papers against the Gotham Traction COM
pany. and which Haldane is suspected OF
being the head. Gormly boldly announces
rides to Haldane's place, carrying word
Of the auto accident. The next, morning
he refers to the rid OF the night DeIore
in his boyhood days. The papers an
nounce his candidacy for mayor. The po-
litical declaration of the merchant prince
produced a tremendous sensation Inc
minority party. seeing In him a possible
Moses. make overtures looking to the In.
dorsement of his candidacy by the outs.
alliance. A meeting OF the sachem So
ciety OF the ring" is held at the Hal
dane Home. Many political dignitaries
and hQnchrnan are nrpSQQt and ways ana
means are advanced to dampen Gormly.s
mayoralty aspirations and sidetrack MS
candidacy. The younger Haldane rs
whole machinery of the city's detective
force is to be used to dig up something
damaging to Gormly. Haldane. Jr-. re-
he will support Gormly. The reigning
party then decides to name a
san ticket for the purpose of dividing the
through a Freight Traction company
franchise. without which the Sachem So
ciety would be helpless. The press here
chant candidate. now under pressure. di-
vides and the campaign wakes warm. A
resolution is introduced granting a gratui-
Gormly offers ten million dollars for the
franchise. The excited populace threaten
to mob the aldermen. when addressed by
chant have a critical moment. The de-
tective force reports a valuable clew.
Miss Haldane congratulates Gormly on
what she terms a new Declaration of In
p~endence. and he makes an unexpected
declaration of love. He is shocked by
the confirmation of his suspicious that
her father is the head and backbone of
the notorious traction company which he
Is attempting to overthrow. Public sentt-
ment turns overwhelmingly against the
party in power and the Sachem Society.
Miss Haldane informs her parents of
Gormly's declaration to her. which they
characterize as impudence and insolence.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
CHAPTER XIl.-Continued.

Il don't know what thy are"
We'll, l think / do" returned thu
young man.
What are they?" his sister asked
him with great eagerness.
But young Haldane was not quite
prepared to declare what things they
were.
"On second thoughts" he said. eva
sively Il don't know. At any rate
want to talk some matters over with
father"
Financial matters. my boy?"
Political"
Very well. If your mother and sis
ter will excuse us. we will go into
the library"
Certainly" answered Mrs. Haldane
making virtue of necessity.
IF they concern me or my rela.
ton to Mr.. Gormly," said Eleanor. 81
should like to know them immediate.
ly."
They oncern us ALL" he answered.
And, ~, the way" he added, II was
going to withhold it: but l might as
we'll give it to you now. Here's a
letter to you from Mr.. Gormly. He
asked me to give 1t to you when I
saw you. l was going to talk to father
about this other matter before / gave
it to you; but you can read 1t over
while we are gone"
What was it you wished to say to
me, Livingstone?" began the older
man as they entered the library.
Father" returned his son with be.
w~ildering abruptness. -" learned at
headquarters today that you were the
head and front of the Gotham Freight
Traction company and all the rotten
lot against whom we are fighting"
From whom did you learn this? ?"
asked the older man quietly.
From Gormly himself"
Does anybody else know it,"
1T isn't generally known, II that's
what you mean.
And suppose that l am-er-inter-
in the traction company"
ITO what extent are you interest.
ed?" asked the younger man.
We'll. that was not the question /
asked you"
But it is the question with me,
Il recognize no right that you have
put such questions to me-"
Il may not have any right: but |
am doing it Just the same. l know
and we all know Just what the Gotham
Freight Traction company is. We
that 1t is robbing the people.
And for that reason l want to know
how deeply you are Interested In r."
Go back to Gormly and find out!"
his father. intensely anger
at the young mans scathing de-
No. sir. I'm going to ind 1t out
rom o before I leave this room"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23

now empty OF all its former occupants
save the elder Haldane. he confronted
a very agitated and very angry man.
DO you know what's up now. LII
fey?" was the question that was hurled
at him.
DO l know what's up, Well about
b best news that we could hear Is
up"
You regard 1t that way. do you?
Well. | don't"
What do you mean"
why. Gormly has discovered my
connection with the Gotham Freight
Traction company and the close al
lance that exists between the Sachem
society and the corporation. and all
the rest OF It"
THE devil you say" cried Liney.
Its so. and he has il all ready TO
publish o morning"
We'll. that's bad" returned the
boss: but 1t might be worse. The
quieter these things are managed. the
better: but still it amt so bad as II
might be. You see il was bound TO
come out sooner or later. and"
MY dear man. you don't under
stand the Importance of this matter.
For the Gotham Freight Traction com
pany to be found TO be In close al
lance with the Sachem society and
with the administration viii lose us
the election. and then the New York
Traction company franchise goes
Well. Just wait . bit, Mr.. Haldane
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
Economy to the End.

The candidate for the position Of
locomotive fireman had studied the
impressive figures showing the ag
sregate loss to the. company each
year resulting from careless firing
and waste of coal and oil. The first
question put to him in the verbal ex-
animation was what he would do If
he found his freight train confronted
by an oncoming passenger.
He hesitated only a moment, then
replied.
I'D grab a lump of coal in one
hand, the oil can in the other, and
jump for my life."-Success.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
A BRAIN WORKER.
Must Have the Kind Of Food That
Nourishes Brain.

Il am a literary man whose nervous
energy is a great part of my stock in
trade. and ordinarily / have little pa
thence with breakfast foods ard the
~extravagant claims made of them. But
l cannot withhold my acknowledg-
ment Of the debt that l owe to Crate
Nuts food.
Il discovered long ago that the very
bulkiness Of the ordinary diet was o
calculated to give cne a clear head.
the power of sustained, accurate think
Ing. always felt heavy and sluggish
in mind as well as body after eating
the ordinary meal. which diverted the
blood from the brain to the digestive
apparatus.
Il tried foods easy of digestion. but
found them usually deficient in nutri-
ment. l 4 experimental with many break
fast foods and they. too, proved IN
satisfactory. till l reached Grape-Nuts.
And then the problem was solved.
"Grape-Nuts agreed with me per
fectly from the beginning, satisfying
my hunger and supplying tho nutri
ment that SO many other prepared
foods lack.
Il had not been using it very long
before l found that / was turning out
an unusual quantity and quality OF
work. Continued use has demonstrate
ed to my entire satisfaction that
GrapeNuts food contains the elements
needed by the brain and nervous sys'
TEN OF the hard working public VIII
ter" Name given by Postum Co. Bat
tie Greek. Mich
There's q reason and It u ~
planned In tho little book. The Ross
to Wellvtlle.s IN pkgs.
Bvsr Rod H. aAsve letteFf 4 nsU
- aDpeaRu ffo0 ta0e - tlneA TAsy
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
Exclaimed.

An old lady, the customer Of an
Irish farmer, was rather dissatisfied
with the watery appearance Of her
mornings Cream and finally she COM
planned very bitterly to him.
BE aisy. num-" said Pat. you
see, the weather of late has been so
terrific hot that 1t has scorched all
the grass off the pasture land. and OF
have been compelled to feed the pore
bastes on water lilies,"-Ideas.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23

The Contradiction of the Fair Sex.
Towne-My wife lever likes me to
refer to her age.
Browne-My wife's funny that way,
too. She doesn't want me to re-
member her age, and yet she gets
mad if l forget her birthday.-Catho-
lie Standard.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
Musical Appreciation.

us your boy Josh fond of music ?"
II should say So" replied Farmer
Corntossel. When one o'these here
musical comedies comes along Josh
wants to be right mp as close to the
erchestra a. possible"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
The Recall.

You're going to the smoker to-
night, aren't you?"
Nope"
why, the boys are expecting you.
Didn't you promise them you'd be
there?"
YES. l intended to be present, but
you see, we have the recall system n
eur family, and my wife has just ex-
ercised it."-Chicago Record-Herald.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
Reason Enough.

jack can't tell you how much l
love you.
Nell-Can't you? Well. perhaps it's
Just as well. You see, / am engaged
to Dick.-Toledo Blade.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
CHAPTER XIII

The Desperate Position Of HaIdane.
At this crucial moment there was a
knock On the door. Bidden to enter.
Eleanor came In. followed BY her
mother.
Father" she said. p~roRerinx him
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23

Jack Harduppe-Ah, Brought that
suit. have you? Well, 1 can't pay you
now. I'll write your employer a let
ter.
Errand Boy-N. c., boss. l bought
three letters with that suit and they
Is c. o. D.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
A Possible Reason.

Il wonder how Adam and Eve
came to name their eldest son Cain"
said Wattles.
They probably knew what they
we're raising" said Dingbats.-Har-
per's Weekly.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
Surprised.

LADY, am surprised. little boy. to
see you smoking that cigar.
Boy-I'm s'prised myself. lady; I
thought the man would never drop it.
-Philadelphia Telegram.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-11-23
Apicutturat.

Mother-Yes. Johnny. the queen bee
IS boss.
Johnny-How about the presiden-
ial bee?
The Red Cloud chief., 1911-09-07
Ped Clouds TeaChin4 Corps.

Following are the teachers who will
have charge of the Red Cloud schools
for the ensuing term:
High School
Chas. X. llcrricl>, Principal. mathc.
matics; Anna l.. Richards. Asst Prin.,
Latin and mathematics; ollie Jones,
German and English; Josephine Rich
ards, commercial and history; Nellie
Caster history and pedagogy; Nellie
Reece, science.
trades
Ruth Johnston, sth: Minnie Chris
tian, Principal, 7th; Elsie Arnold, 9th
katherine Burke, 5th; Marie Burke
ith; Ethel CARRIER, Sd; Alice Coombs
I'd; Edith Ranney, lst; Pearl Bryan
kindergarten; Norma Richardson
Assistant in Kindergarten.
Non Resident Pupils in High School
9th grade ID, l0tn grade 5, It'll
grade 90, l2th grade II. Total 50 no,
resident pupils.
Enrolment in High School 40.
The Red Cloud chief., 1911-09-07
Facts About Accident Insurance.

Government statistics show that
last year more than eleven million
accidents occurred in the Uniten
States. In other words, one person
out of every eight received an injury!
These facts are astounding, and should
convince all prudent people ot the
necessity of insurinEagalnst accidents,
Tn, National accident Insurance
Company, or Lincoln, gives the fullest
protection against accidental injury.
and, through fair and liberal treat
ment ot its policy holders, has gained
an cnviablc reputation.
This Company leads all others in
amount of business done in Nebraska,
and has large number Of policy ho' 4.
crs in Webster County. Nun or 'us
claims have been settled in Red Clio id
and vicinity: All with complete sa is
faction.
Mr. Matt Doyle is the Red Clio I'd
agent for the National Accident In.
surancc Co, and will he glad to ex'
plain the superior features of its poll
cics TO interested persons