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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Number of Dope Fiends Is Increasing

edge of human endurance learn to use
opium or cocaine or other seductive
drugs and sooner or later they depart
this life by means of a rope. carbol1c
acid or a leap from a bridge. So
ciety girls in search of a new sensa-
ton take up the habit and drift down
to the under world. The drug evil
spreads its ravages in all classes OF
life.
The bureau of chemistry, under the
direction Of its chief, DR.. H.. w.
Wiley, which made a f~ar-reaching In
vestigation of the drug habit. was ap-
palled by the results Of its inquiry.
It found that the amount OF opium be-
ing imported into the United States
has doubled within the last genera
ton. 1t discovered that hundreds OF
preparations for the cure OF head
aches and the relief of pain that are
being sold every day were filled with
alluring. %enslaving agents that create
the drug users lotos land. 1t found
that over 100000 ounces of cocaine
were being consumed annually by the
drug users of the country. One man.
ager OF a drug sanatarium stated
that his company had upon its mall
ing list the James of 100000 drug
users. who were now or had been In
the past seeking relief from h slav-
cry they had fastened upon them
selves. The bureau Of chemistry
recommends a federal law for the
regulation and suppression of the
evil.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
The necessity of the silo is highly

The necessity of the silo is highly
apparent.
Have you provided a green crop for
July and August?
Plants cannot penetrate or feed in
a cold. compact soil.
Do not fail to drain your soil; 1t
will pay you for your toll.
II clover's sickly, put on lime; that
will bring the soil to time.
Growing cor much water needs;
KEEP a soil mulch; kill the weeds.
Proper reinforcement Is an impor-
tant item in successful concrete work.
Club root Of cabbage is one of the
most annoying yet easily controlled
of diseaSes.
Watch sweet clover. 1t begins to
look as If it had a very valuable place
among our farm crops.
A lawn mower will be found about
the premises of the farmer who cares
about his surroundings.
The question OF farm power and
farm transportation il n Of the most
important questions connected nth
farming.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Spending a Million a Day on Roads

last to be thoroughly aroused to the
benefits derived from investments in
improved highways"
In California the state has Issued
$18, O00, 900 in bonds with which TO
build a system Of state highways.
This work will begin during the pres
ent season. In the state of Connect
cut about 50, 500, 900 will be expended
this year out of the state treasury
for runk line and state aid roads.
Massachusetts will expend from state
revenues over 81, 600, 900 for the con-
struction and maintenance OF state
roads. 1t is expected that at least
IS, 600, 900 will be expended on state
aid roads and on trunk line systems
in the state of New York, in addition
to ST, 600. 900 already raised by local
taxation. In 1910, thirty counties IN
Ohio voted 50. 500. 900 In bonds to be
expended this year. Ohio will also
expend about $500, 900 from the state
for road Improvement. In
Pennsylvania, the s~tate-aid a~pproprla-
ton will probably amount to over
81, 900, 900, and a $4,000, 600 bond 1s-
sue Is being considered. Various
counties in Tennessee will expend
$1,50O, 900 from bond issues. In Viz
ginio, 50. 500 900 has been authorized
by various counties, to be expended
this year, while over $250,000 has
been appropriated in the state OF
Wisconsin, in accordance with the
state aid system.
The prospect for a complete sys-
tenn Of public roads throughout the
United States is better than ever
before in the history of the country,
and a uniformity Of recent good
road laws gives promise that this
country will eventually take its place
with France in having the sensi-
BILE system of road supervision and
maintenance"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Midshipmen Being Trained for Japan

THE 1914 midshipmen who recently
graduated at the United States
naval academy. and whom 1t Is pro-
posed to create ensigns as soon as
possible, have in the last year OF
their course received special training
to fit them peculiarly for a war with
Japan. A member Of the class has
let the secret out. The hundreds of
other middies will be similarly treat
ed. The members of the graduating
class during the last four months
have been ~familiariZed with the prin-
cipal naval bases, armaments, naval
forces, and of Japan, and
they have in theory fought naval
battles with Japan.
1t could not be learned who had
given the orders to instruct the mid
shipmen what to do in case Of a war
with Japan, and the greatest possible
secrecy been maintained while
the teaching was going on In many
of the places and instructions the
name Of Japan was not mentioned at
all, and the author of them simply
said, the navy Of the strongest
As1atic power"
same thing.
1t was further stated by the in
former hat he understood the IS
graduating cadets at West Point, N.
Y, had received the same instruc-
lions as to land fighting that the mid
shipmen had in naval warfare. The
member of the class upon promise
that his name should not be revealed,
said:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
WILL MAKE NO DELAY
DISPUTED TRACTS IN DAKOTA
WILL BE MADE ESPECIAL"
Congressman Burke Arrives at Pierre
and Discusses Long List Of
Protested Proofs.

Neutrality-suspicious. Burke, who is
home for a short visit, has been adj
vised that the general land office will
make all disputed land cases in South
Dakota west of the Missouri Special"
SO that there will be delay. This Is
largely on account Of conditions in
that section. Claimants have offered
proof on tracts, and on a report OF a
special agent their papers have been
held up, and the situation is such that
it is impossible for some of the claim
ants to stay with the land and protect
their titles up to the time of the de-
layed hearing.
Congressman Burke has been vigor-
ously proesting for months as to the
manner in which the work of the gen
eral land department is being con-
Quoted as to protested proofs and de-
lay in issuance of patents to settlers.
Some cases are held two years after
the special agent has filed a protest
before the papers in the case are call
ed up for examination, and pending
the ina decision of the case the set
tier is practically compelled to stay
with the tract to protect his rights.
Just before leaving Washington Con-
gresham Burke called upon the COM
missioner of the general land Office
in reference to a specific case which
has beer under suspension for a long
time, and at the same time called at
tention to the situation in the n
west of the Missouri river this year on
account of weather conditions.
~ -, I~~~ h1 hoe hnnn
advised that the special agent has
been ordered to file his report within
ten days on the specific case referred
to, and that all cases in the west Mis-
souri, river section of the state are to
be made special" assuring their ear
ly consideration.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Young "FIippo" for the Capital Zoo

A FINE young female hfppopotamus
n from East Africa is the latest ad-
dition to the national geological PARK
In Washington. The hippopotamus Is
about two years old, weighs $50
hounds. and is an exceptionally me
snecimen. The interest In the new
arrival was almost as great as 1t was
several years ago when former Pres
;dent Roosevelt received his famous
consignment of animals from e
RI of Abyssinia. which he promptly
turned over to the national zoo,
The hippopotamus is OF the species
which inhabits the rivers and lakes
If Africa south of the Soudan. She
came direct from Eas Africa. via
and was not born In cap
tiyity. but in the Jungle, on the bank
Of some teeming African stream. She
was about the biggest piece of live
freight" that has arrived in Wash
in9ton in some time. Every prepare
uon. however, had been made for her
arrival, a new cage and tank having
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07

osity were killed and fell into these
grave-like trenches.
The movement Of the troops from
the right and left of Hancock's Sec
ond corps to supporting distance or
that peerless soldiers position gave
warning that a desperate assault was
soon to be made. The whole army was
In waiting, and expected to particl-
pate. The battle came with a mighty
clash, and a charge as heroic as Pick
ett's at Gettysburg. Within a short
space of time there fell on June 3,
1864, at Cold Harbor, 1900 men,
killed or wounded. Brigades were
chopped to pieces until they were
only battalions, and regiments until
they were only companies; in some in
M companies wholly dfsap-
peared: in many instances their ranks
were depleted to a %corporals squad.
It was a disastrous Union defeat.
The result was well calculated to dis
hearten the splendid army that had
fought SO many times n suffered SO
frequently without much gain for its
cause. But, strange to say, as well as
fortunate to say. it did not lose conf
dence; it was still hopeful, it was still
as determined as was its unyielding,
hopeful, confident commander, the ST.
LEM Grant.
General Lees defeat of Grant and
the Army Of the Potomac at Cold Har-
Dor added fresh laurels to the south
ern leaders military brow and gave
the ~Confederacy new hope.
Just before the army left Cold Har-
Dor there took place, out of range OF
rifles but not of cannon, a meeting and
a parting that vas pathetic. One June
II, 1864, the Iron Brigade began to dis
solve. The three years Of the Second
Wisconsin had expired, and they were
relieved from the battle line and sent
home for mastering out 1t would
have been natural for the men of the
Second to be overjoyed at permission
to go home after three years OF such
work as they had done. But there
were faces as sad among the little
party as 1t marched away as were
found among those OF the Sixth and
Seventh Wisconsin, Nineteenth Indi-
ana and Twenty-fourth Michigan, who
soberly watched them until they dis
appeared over the hill.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07

been installed in one of the wings of
the lion house.
Miss Hippo has the best accommo-
dations at the zoo Zoologically speak
ing, her apartment corresponds to a
and private bath in a hotel.
The cage is divided in half, one part
consisting of a big tank and the other
a dry concrete surface amply large
for her to move about without crowd
ing against walls or bars. Although
weighing nearly $50 pounds. she is
regarded as something of an infant at
present and therefore does not require
OF receive as great a quantity of food
az q full-grown animal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
RndIxa Not Hard to Grow.

Endive may be sown early in cold
frames or in the open ground like let
tuoe. Sowing may also be made at
any time during the summer, although
plants grown in the heat Of midsum-
mer have not the best quality. Fall
grown plants may be taken up with
a good supply of adhering earth and
stored in e dry cellar for winter use.
There are several distinct varieties OF
endive, those having smoothe leaves
being the larger and coarser. The
finely cut and curled varieties, and
more particularly those with natural
Nv whttened leaves, are most attrac-
tive and usually most tender.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Farm Help.

The scarcity Of help is preventing
the agricultural development OF the
country, and is especially against the
extension of the dairy industry. There
seems to be no remedy unless m
and girls of the cities and towns Will
take to farm and field work, at least
through the summer. The few who
are doing it confess to making good
money easily and with the gain n
health and strength, and without loss
of independence, position or dignity.
If it were not for the help outside OF
our own women and children, n
trucker says. most of us would have
10 abandon the business.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
MADE VERY USEFUL
Animals Can Easily Be Taught to Go
Long Distances Into Pastures
or Woods for Cows.

We do not think collies are danger
Gus with children. We have raised
two farm puppies and they became
firm companions for the children and
we never knew them to snap at the
little ones or show a disposition to
harm them. says a writer In an ex-
change. Collies are very useful on
the farm. They can easily be taught
to go alone long distances If neces-
sary into the pastures or woods for
the cows, bringing them home night
and morning for milking. 1t Is far
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
NIL
..,,u%~
Cheap Manure Shed.

to get the most out OF it Is one OF
the questions.
The illustration shows a shed 8x1O
with sides 7 feet high and the
7 feet to the caves. The end boards
are held in place with stakes at two
corners so that one side Is movable
and may be left out until the shed 10
partly filed. The shed prevents
teaching where it Is not convenient to
haul it to the field Immediately after
1t Is made.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
PiepIant Easy to Grow.

Elephant is easily produced in .
commercial way, yields immensely,
and is easily gathered and put into
shape for the market. 1t can be
shipped almost any distance. Then,
too, the demand for it on the market
makes it one of the W. best vege-
tables for commercial use. Pieplant
is usually set in rows four feet apart
and two and one-half feet in b rows.
Like asparagus 1t should be carefully
tended and heavily MANFRED. 1t
should be fortified every winter.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
PIavino Blind.
q cyclone!

This is a funny little stunt enjoyed
alike by old and young. II one has
never tried 1t 1t is very amusing to
find anything with your eyes shut or
to Judge distances.
First place a piece of paper on the
floor before you, shut your eyes, walk
backward two steps: then try to walk
on the paper and pick 1t up. Then
stick a pin in the wall about four feet
up and try to pick 1t of blindfolded.
Stand about Ave or six feet away from
a table, shut your yes; then try to
walk up to 1t without knocking
against it."-Woman's World.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
EXCELLENT AS CORN CUTTER
Two Old Saw Blades eoitsd =
Piece Of Timber Makes lndispsns-
able Farm Implement.

An excellent corn cutter may be
constructed at an expense Of less than
a dollar If two old saw blades are
available.
Bolt the front end Of the cutting
blade on top OF a piece Of 3 by 4.
Rip the second piece Of 2 by 4
about four inches and let the blade
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Marie Louise Violet.

It is found that Marie Louise violet
kept cool and dry on the blooming
stage will produce flowers which are
paler in color and more fragrant than
as usually seen, and that IN this
condition they find a reader sale In
the Chicago market.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Danger From Grape Rot.

For grape rot and mildew, begin
early and spray the vines with Bor-
deaux mixture at intervals OF about
two weeks. Newly-set grape vines
should be allowed to grow only q
main shoot. which should be tied up.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
strawberries,

Strawberries must not be uncovered
too early. The mulch should stay on
late, SO as to retard growth and thus
make the bloom come after the late
spring frosts.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
pIa LIN Worthless 1reea.

Dig up all old, worthless trees in the
orchard and use them for hrewood.
When you have a healthy, vigorous
tree that bears poor fruit, top-graft 1t
with good varieties.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
VIII Return Profit,

The preparation for conserving
barnyard manure entails some ex-
pense and labor but all such expendi-
lures will return a margin Of profit
commensurate with the outlay.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Trim or the Roots.

Do not plant trees with a bunch
of spreading roots. Trim them OF
to within four or five inches Of the
root stock.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Missouri Fruit,

In Ottawa county a Missouri man
last fall sold $1,840 of Jonathan ap-
pies from one acre, while a neighbor
sold $611 worth of Bartlett pearl
from three acres.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
EiowerIno ShrUha.

Prune no Towering shrubs until att,
or they have blossomed. Then do 1t
at once. II pruned later there will
be more or less loss of flower buds.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07

Into 1t. Bolt underneath the last 2
by 4. Cover this frame with q sub
stantial platform. Two men stand on
the platform and catch the corn as 1t
fails. With 1t they can out from six
70 seven acres per day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07

~pieasanter t o send a dog for them,
especially On a wet stormy morning
than to walk a mile or SO for the anil
nails or to hire a man to do it.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Hopeless

"Why don't you get in line for Miss
Hattie's favor?"
"Humph! That lines busy"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
Captured Her Interest

"she is very cold and formal. but
got her interest"
"How?"
"By asking her how she v e hap
pened to marry her dub of . U
band."-Exchange.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07
SHED FOR STORING MANURE
Cheap Shelter Prevents Leachins
Where Not Convenient to Haul
Fertilizer to Fields.

Manure is one of the most impor-
tant things on a first-class farm. How
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. It is thoroughly cured by DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One a laxative,
three for cathartic.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-07

The really great never seek noto-
riety, neither do they like to have 1t
thrust upon them. They are too busy
to want to be taken notice of.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-29
Dead from a Sense of Duty.

The brave baggageman on the Gen. tral Railroad of New Jersey who lost his life in an attempt to save the lives of others did only what policemen and firemen are constantly doing. But trainmen are not employed with a view to their fitness for such rescue work It is not in theiE line of duty and the fact gives added heroism to a deed of self sacrifice which is to the credit of the service.
 There is more of this quality of courageous devotion to duty beyond the letter of their instructions among railroad employees than is commonly recognized. An example of it was fur nished by the station agent at Croton Lake, on the New York Central, who gave his life to protect the company s property from robbers. The pension granted to his widow testifies to the roads appreciation of conspicuous every engineer who sticks to his post when his locomotive leaves the rails. and in f1remen, telegraph operators and brakemen. It was possessed by the Buffalo fagman who was killed while trying 70 drag a woman from the tracks
 If the sense of responsibility among the rank and file of the service were always matched by an equal efficiency in executive offices there would be few CT occasions for it's exercise at the cost of life. It ought not to be neces : sary for baggagemen to leap from ther cars to give warning Of danger or possible for passengers to be killed on the tracks before a station-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-29
Sundayisms.


 You can't get down on your knees and pray thy kingdom come" and rent your building for a saloon.
 You can't get down and pray thy Kingdom come" and keep somebody on the side.
 You can't pray thy kingdom come when outlawed debts are charged against you on a merchants books.
 I'd like to be able to yank string and pull off of you men all the duds that aren't paid for. Some of you wouldn't have anything left on except a celluloid collar and your socks.
 Some people pray as though they expected nothing, and they are never disappointed.
 I'm surprised God is doing as well as He is with the bunch He has to work with.
 Get down on your knees and tell God just what you are and there will you.
 Some of you women are so puffed up with pride you look like a poisoned pup.
 Jacob. that old stock raiser of 5000 years ago, would make a good twen- tieth century stock swindler Half Of the people in the churches have never been converted, and they do not know what religious experience is.
 A man may know the long and the short catechism and the 39 articles and all the dogmas and creeds under the sun and yet be so close to hell that the devil could reach out and touch him.
 Some people on their knees are om- nipotent and some never seem to gel any answer. If you come here to grumble and growl and find fault and chew the rag my sermons will do for YOU what the plug does to the slot machine don't give a rap if shock the sensibilities of anyone on earth.- Toledo Blade
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-29
AN ODD FELLOWS DAY IN JUNE

The odd Fellows all over Connec- ticut are centesn plating celebration and ceremony at Waterbury in June, when the new Odd Fellows monument is to be dedicated.
 Waterbury is getting ready to wei come all tho members of the craft who may come and The Republican of that city says;
 If the anticipations of the commit tees hating the affair in charge are half realized, the ceiebra ton that day will be one of the most notable in years. although in point of numbers the guests may not be as strong as on some past occasions. This is another strong piece of evidence that Water bury is fast taking it's place among the important oities of the country and that it's improved railroad facili- ties and other couvenien are none too soon completed or much beyond the tests that they may be put to at any tfrne.
 "The importance that the city is beginning to play as gathering place is not without it's responsibility. That those who come here as stran- gers may so away with good impress sions and speak we'll ct the city. it behooves every individual inhabitant to do his best to maintain the town: good name and well being"
 The convention city has to culti7 vats a good deal of style. Its impress siveness is more deeply realized by the warm heart and glad hand than ip any other way: but the comelness of q city is of importance as well as the cordisEty and hospitality of it's people.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-29
THOSE WHO STOOD HY LoRlMER

It is not strange that Lorimer is being urged to resign to save from exposure the men who gave him ma terisl aid; and he is likely to yield to the pressure as new facts come to light.
 One of the latest disclosures is the statement that the eight democratic senators who voted for the retention of Lorimer had. during the tariff session broken their platform pledge and vot- cd for the maintenance of duties upon lumber. And it was Edward Hines president of the National Lumber Manufacturers association. who colt lected. it is charged. the s100,00O bri- bery fund with which Lorimer's cleo. ton was bought.
 It is clear enough that he has little chance of yindication if his case ff again opened in the senate. and he cannot be blind. His resignation seems to be in order. although it may come slow.