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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28
Makes for co1fort In travelling. ard
Also Preserves the Articles
Enclosed.

A scheme which a girl Ei1 fnt a
great comfort in any place where she
has insufficient closet space IL a bag
10 hold her hat or her dress. In travel
ing e ts well 20 take one or more Of
these bags. and In a camp they are al
most Indispensable. A girl can very
quickly make all she wants OF them.
and II she wants 70 economic space
they can be made OF sllkoline. which
folds up into the smallest kind OF q
package. Is light in weight and very In
expensive.
For a hat. make a bag three-qusF-
tiers OF a yard deep and half a yard
vide. with a drawing string al the top.
The bag is hung Up By this string and
the hat Is kept free from dust and out
81 the way This measurement Is for
4 hat Of ordinary size; II your hat is
an unusually large one the bag must
b. larger
For a dress the bag should be about
fre inches longer than the dress 81
self. the width being a little more than
enough 10 slide the dress IN easily.
When camping Il Is best 10 put ones
travelling dress and hat into these
tags and leave them there. for they
are seldom wanted until ore Is ready
70 leave In making the bags for camp
Ing there are some advantages in US
ing cre,onne Instead OF silkolins- Be
ing 50 much thicker. Il keeps out the
sampness better. and Il Is often damp
enough IN a tent 70 have a rather dis
astrous effect on q hat
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28
pan, Rrla..nald eoun.

A Ehepherdess effect vas shown IN
-four bridesmaid gowns recently
turned out By Paris makers. The IN
6erslips we're Of a thin white silk trim
med With scattered wreaths. about the
size Of a saucer. OF tiny pink roses.
over these fell tunies Of pale hlue
chiffon. which mellOwet the flowers
until they we're the dinmest blush.
The broad hats we're wreathed with
the posies held by a vast butterfly OF
thin white lace. and there we're small
knots Of the buds on the blue slip
pers-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28
To Pull Bss,lnss.

Few persons know that an ordinary
orangewOod stick. such as Is used for
the nails. Is the best instrument for
removing hastings A scissors when
used is very apt TO cut or tear the
garment. Procure the stick Al any
1Tug store
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28

Through the summer, when rains
are infrequent all one needs TO DO is
spade up fresh earth every few days
and mash The clQds The hens and
chicks delight 10 dus; In fresh turned
sOil
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28

breeding and advanced modern farm
ing
The example that these gentlemen
are setting in this country will be fol-
lowed by the same wholesome and
beneficial results in regard to farming
and pedigreed stock-breeding as was
achieved by the pioneers in England
years ago, until we shall eventually
find all the sections Of this country
best fitted by nature for the highest
class Of farming and breeding. occu-
pied by gentlemen who are now lead
ing the way and setting this splendid
and useful example.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28
Range Sheen.

1t is estimated that about 100000
range sheep are fattened in the corn
belt each season.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28
interesting mov.msn.

Dry farming Il the most interesting
and imDortaEt movement In the
world.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28

This simple waist f. Of marquisette
or yoile trimmed with beautiful lace
or embroidery and fastening at the
side With buttons and loops.
The sleeves. cut in one piece win
the body Of the waist. are trimmed to
correspond
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-09-28
AGRICULTURE AND LIVE STOCK
ARE MAINSTAYS OF HUMANITY

,ztand Home Birthplace of Greatest Breeders and
Farners World as Ever Known, Owes Honored
Position to Aristocracy Who Acquired Ways
Of Improving Soil and Animals.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
DATED AT MOUNT VERNON VIRGINIA. JULY IS IT'S THREE YEARS
BEFORE THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
GIVES AN IDEA OF EARLY CONDITIONS
Washington Advertising for Settlers for Some Reas
enable TermS---Tweny Thousand Acres
In Tract

and wild fowl OF various kinds, as also
10 most excellent meadows, manv of
which Thy the beautiful hand or naturel
are Ia their present state almost sit Tor
the scythe. From every part 81 these
lands water carriage is now hae to
Fort Pr, by q easy communication: and
from Fort Pit, up the Monongaheia. 10
Red Stone. Vessels Of convenient bur-
den, may and do pass continually: from
wherce, by means Of Cheat Rioer, an
other and other navigable branches Of
the Monongahsto, II is thought the
Portage OF Potoscnsack may and viii, Be
reduced within the compass 0f i few
miles, to the great ease and convent
ence OF the settlers In transporting the
produce Of lheir lands TO market. To
" hich may be added, that 40 patents
have now actually passed the seals for
the several tracts here offered to be
leased settlers on them may cultivate
and enjoy the lands ia peace and
safety, notwithstanding the unsettled
counsels respecting new colony on
the Ohio; and ~ 40 right money Ii 10
be paid for these land. and Quitrent nf
two shilllnRs sterling hundred, de-
mandable some years hence only, it il
highly presnmable that they will
always be held upon more deslrable
footing than when both these are laid
on with very heavy hand. Ard II
niay moi be asniAs farahes u ohsArve.
that II the scheme for establishing q
new government ON the Ohio, Id the
manner talked OF, should ever be eE-
fected, these must be among the rnost
valuable lands In Ii, not Only on ac-
count Of the goodness Of soil and the
other advantages above menti0nee. hut
from their contiguity 10 the scat 81
government, which more than probable
will be fixed IL the mouth Of The Great
HanhGtCa. .
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
WOULD REFORM
DIVORCE LAWS
Norris Of Nebraska Fayors 4 Con-
eress Of Delegates from
Each State.


me attention OF congress lii regard to
the wide differences Of the courts III
reference 10 marriage and divorce laws
throughout the states. has been directed
To plan remedying the faults Of The
divorce laws, BY Representative George
W Norris, of Nebraska, who suggests
that the governors Of the different stases
send representatives 10 congress of
delegates to be held III The hall III the
heuse Of representatives FOR the purpose
Of formulating uniform laws OF marriage
and divorce for the different states.
The proposition embodied in the Norris
resolution has created large amount of
favorable comment and surprising
amount % support might volunteer ID 60
70 the aid of Mr.. Norris and bis PROPOSE
tion. III the senate the Chairman 81 tlse
Judiciary committee, Mr.. Clark III
Wyoming, has decided ideas upon the
question Of a constitutional amendment
70 make the laNs OF The different states
uniform, expressed himself TO the effect
that this course would not be necessary.
and thai the matter could be adjusted
between the stalss through their Iepis.
latnras Il Is quite probable With =
fighter like M Norris at the helm thas
this great problem may b worked out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
The Indian Fight at Lampasas

In the September Sports Atield Cap
tain Miller continues his interesting his
torical narrative Of life with the Texas
Rangers in the late sixties, giving vivid
accounts of a brush with Commanches
at Lampasas and OF q desperate running
fight with Mexican cavalry on the south
bank Of the Rio Grande, in which the
entire command would have been wiped
out, had IL not been for the timely ar
rival of Lieut.. Beale. u s A., with a
squad Of regulars Other articles OF
especial interest are: A Fishing Trip to
the Highlands OF Ontario. Trout Fishing
IN the B Horn Mountains, A Notable
Indiana Bass Water, Big Game Hunting
in British east Africa, Moose Hunting
In Alaska. and very able review OF
Theodore Roosevelt's African Game
Trails--a work which, Professor Allen
tells us, " Il be read In days to come.
when Africa is the garden Of the world
and her game animals but memory.
Chats Around the Camp Fire and d
number Of timely editorials complete i
most interesting number. Your news
dealer can supply you; ii not, send l5cl
70 Sports Atieid, 542 So. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, iii.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased 10 learn that there Il at least
one dreaded disease that scIence has
been able TO cure In all its stages, ard
that is Catarrn. Halls Calarrh Cure
10 the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
. constitutional disease, requires con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure 10 taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood aud mucous surfaces of
the system. thereby destroying tie
foundation Of The disease, and giving
the patient strength hg building up
the constitution and assisting nature II
doing its work The pr0prietors have
30 much faith in ils curative n0wers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that ii fails ID cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address s 4 CHENEY s. CO To
ledO, @.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti.
patton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
MOUNT VERNON IN VIRGINIA,
July Is. 1772.

The subscriber having obtained pat
ents for upwards OF twenty thousand
acres of land on the Ohio and Great
hdnhde0a item thousand which are situ-
ated on the banks OF the first mentioned
River, between the mouth of the two
KanhosCa'S and the remainder OF the
Great Ranhaaod, or NesD Riveg, from the
mouth, or near 1t, upwards, In one con-
tinued survey proposes to divide The
same into any sized tenaments that
may be desired, and lease them upon
moderate terms, allowing reasonable
number OF years rent free, provided,
within the space of two years from
next October, three acres for every
fifty contained in each lot, and propor-
Iionalg for lesser quantity shall be
cleared, fenced, and titled; and that, by
or before the time limited for The com
D,encement OF the first rent, FIVE acres
for every hundred. and proportlonaly.
As above, shall be enclosed and layed
NS"N Ah EVpd grass tut AHCUdDWs UuU
moreover, that At least fifty good fruit
trees for every like quantity of land
shall be planted on the premises. Any
persons inclinabIe to settle on those
land may be more fully informed OF the
terms by applying to the Subscriber,
near Alexandria, orin his absence to My.
Ltnd Washington, and would do veil Ia
communicating their intentions before
the lst Of October next, 10 order that i
sufficient number OF lots mag be layed
off TO answer the demand.
AS these lands are among the lirst
which have been surveyed In the part
Of the county they be In, 1t is almost
needless to presume that none can ex-
ceed them 10 luxurlance OF soil, or con
ven'ence Of location, all Of them lying
upon the banks either OF the 0hir Or
Ka'asdscd, and abounding with fine Ash
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT FRENCH HAS SECURED VARIOUS ARTICLES
FROM MANY MANUFACTURERS
CRUDE OIL FROM STANDARD OIL co.
Many Prominent Manufacturing Companies Are Numbered Among
Those Who Are Making Up This Interesting
Exhibit.

The Norton Co. sent specimens oI
aluminium, which is the trade name
given by the Marion 20. to the carbon
undum made in its electric furnace
plant at Niagara Falls and is used
solely TO make wheels for grinding pur-
poses.
The Cassela Co. sent cabinet Of dye.
stuffs.
Horlick's Matted Milk exhibit shows
the different grains from which the
matted milk Is made, and the different
stages OF its development.
Joseph elliott Co. sent a pen exhibit
A. w Faber, pencils.
Mittag & Volger sent explanatory
reading matter about caroon ribbons.
j. Wiss & Sons gave an exhibit OF
shears, showidg the blades when first
taken from the mould through to the
finished, polished article.
U. $. Metallic Cartridge Go. sent a
fine exhibit Of split cartridges showing
the different size and cut of the steel
lining.
The International Harvester Co. sent
fibre and hemp in their raw states, and
also sent something over fifty photo
graphs showing the plants, mills, etc.,
al the different steps OF their manu-
facture into rope, etc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
Old SETTLERS
ANNUAL PICNIC
Will Chamberlain Article COntin-
ued Over From Last
Week.

But we must not think of the first
comers as altogether oppressed and long
visaged. Riches do not Of surety con
spire for the ultimate of happiness.
The roof adorned by suntiowers, and
through which the night rains crept in
roily streams may have housed joyous
family, even If its members dreamed the
dreams of conquest on beds spread on
the floor, or with more precision, on
mother earth. have no doubt there
are men and women with us on this re-
union occasion, who participated in the
dugout ouse-warming, as we'll as at q
more serious gathering, they prayed for
the abatement Of the grasshoppers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07

Miss Kathryn French has been fortu-
nate in collecting some very interest
ing exhibits from different firms
throughout the country, which she Will
use in the schools OF the county the
coming year. There are some fifteen
different articles received so far, and
several more to be sent. They include
d wide variety OF articles showing
them in the various stages OF manufac-
ture and will be loaned in turn to the
different schools OF the county.
The exhibits and the different firms
from which they came are as follows:
Chocolate exhibits from the firms of
Huyler and Lowney show chocolate
and cocoa and the beans from which
they are made.
Castor products from Bdssou'& Lane.
The Standard Oil Co sent fine ex-
hibit of crude pretoleum showing the
different stages of its production into
the most refined oil.
The Carborundum Co. of Niagara
Falls sent specimen OF carborundum,
q mineral obtained through the use OF
the electric current, which is intensely
hard. very sharp and infusible al any
known heat. 1t is used for grinding
purpose and is taking the place Of
emery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07


Let me reflect in conclusion that the
Old Settlers Association of Union
county is the most splendid organization
of the kind in South Dakota made so
by thoughtful and judicious manage
ment and newspaper publicity. 1t is
meet and appropriate that this should be
the case, for is not Union county the
shining gateway to land which salts
ties the visions Of Argonaut or El Dor
adian "a country of sunshine and rain
drops, country Of school-bells and
church-spires, country Of cattle and
sheep and swine, Of wheat and oats aud
corn ard horses and gold, but infinitely
best, --or God following men and women.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07


much china painting or battenburg, I
but they learned how to make two
patches appear where only one had ap-
peared before, while the only burnt-worly
they understood was back-iring. But
we're proud OF them, proud of the
mothers and the grandmothers, proud oi
every silyered hair, proud OF every line
Of care, proud of the sunlight in their
eyes, and greatly proud Of their modest
faith and their golden courage.
| am not going to weary you with
much speaking. Other tongues, more
gifted and eloquent than mine-can re-
cite the tales more charnlipgl the
stories and incidents, which, if they are
not duly garnered and treasured in en-
during form, ere long will be forgotten.
But in dealing with these recurring
transactions of the past, would be per-
mitted to emphasize one phase, espe-
cially. ! would have our boys and girls
made keenly aware of what il meant to
begin at the foot Of the ladder--a ladder
whose prospect was not as bright as that
in old time beheld by Jacob in his spir.
itnal vision. would have our boys and
girls understand that there is stimulat.
ing lesson in the upbuilding OF new
region, lesson not rated in land values
IL is a lesson which rises far above mere
sordidness, ID is the lesson of lives vel
shaped and fashioned.
/ believe all the old settlers will agree
with me that among the men Of upright
long citizenship there is one here whose
record is entitled 10 most candid emula
tiona citizen Of good and quiet deeds
who has never forgotten to adore Lis
Maker, and who, must OF us are sure
granting all due allowance for our com
mon human frailties, has kept close Ii
the Divine commandments. | refer ii
the familiar and worthy president Of thi,
esteemed association,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
-SChoonover NuptialS

A very pretty home wedding took
place on Tuesday Of This week at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Rust, when
the daughter, Miss Floy schoonoyer,
was married TO Mr.. Kenneth v. Brown
of Chicago.
The house was artistically decorated
with pink and white asters and ferns
and the same scheme was carried out
in the table decorations at which a
four course luncheon was served.
The ceremony took place st high
noon and was performed by the
groom's father, Rev. j. NJ. Brown oI
Sioux Falls, only relatives being
present. The bride was dressed In
white chiffon over white silk and
carried q bouquet OF bridal roses.
They left for Chicago on the after
noon train where Mr.. Brown bas
charge OF the athletics In the child.
ren's play grounds Of that city.
MRS. Brown, who IL graduate OF the
conservatory Of Music In the Morning
side college, will continue her studies
In Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown are both vel
known shere and the best wishes D
their many friends follow them 70 theil
new home.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
TIE Duaout Dane q !.

A lantern or candle
Used to light the pleasant scene
In q little blinking dugout
Say in Gunders0n's TaVine,
Where we gathered from the pralrles,
Free-inyited. by the score.
70 'sash-aye" with the damsels
In the days that are no more.
Atalater time will Bonney
Worked the fiddle for the throng.
And venture some remember
Pigeon wings" OF Beamon Strong;
But none Of these were sweeter
Than the dngOut tunes of y0re.
Or the girls seen hoine'' BY moonlight
In the days that ale no more.
1 wish TO emphasize that the old set
Tiers had their recreations and their fun.
There isp't much heart in fashion an d
style and inery, anyway,
Proof can be furnished that the fell
lers 81 the early 70's who cut across
the prairles lii bare feet 10 court damsels
ii similar state of simplicity are
worthy Of our reycrent esteem today.
BE careful before interposing doubt
that you do not address some OF them as
father or mother.
II VIII Fate Of Ole Gunders6h or
Elmer Seward. with . Buck i Bright
speed regulator took tile maids Or forty
years ago out buggy riding ii i lumber
Magon-an old, hickory Shutter tour.
ing-ear that creaked moprnrully every
time the girl giggled. whose business il
IL now, beyond the careful historians i
have alluded to the damsels oI forty
years ago, and / wish 81 say that the5
ware god citizens of the Republic oI
Homestead Land They didn'l IearI
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
POSTAL DEPT. WORKING OVERTIME
Sunday Has Ceased be Day Of Rest With This Branch Of Uncle
Sans Working FOrCe--POSage Rates
Being Re-aduSted. sill
isaecial to the CouRIERl.

iff board has the distinction of being
the only expert institution on this
phase OF government In the capital.
President Taft held this to be the case
whether congress was here or not, bul
Messrs Underwood, Clark, ct al.
wouldn't have it that way
MarInc Band to Go South.
Washington's great musical institn-
tion known as the United states Marine
Band hes been given authority by the
president TO made a tour extending
over q period OF six weeks. for the pur-
pose Of giving the people of the south
an opportunity 10 hear the music OF
this great band. Il is very unusual for
the band to leave the capitol.
Views Of washington to be Shown
The first production OF views oi
Washington IN the great moving pic
ture shows that are to be given the
people OF the country, we're tried out on
audiences here this week, and the films
give splendid idea OF things az they
exist in Washington. Many snapshots
OF prominent public men are given in
the views, and it is the intention To
display the pictures in every town and
city In the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
Richards Issues Call.

r. g. Richards, presiding chairman Of
the Republican Primary Organization,
has issued . call for LaFollette meet
ing 70 be held during State Fair week
II Huron.
The opera house has been secured for
the evening Of September II and NUM-
Der Of progressive. Speakers have been
engaged 70 ADDRESS the meeting
No political matters Of state candi-
dates or oificeholders will enter into this
meeting. or IN other words, IL Il 70 be d
meeting purely h the Interests of Sen
ator LaFoIlette of Wisconsin, 4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07

Miss Olive Tollefson went 10 Yer
million Tuesday to attend the wedding
81 Miss Bessie Collins. returning home
yesterday
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07
Notice to Parents

Notlce il hereby given thai ali pus
pills lnsending to enter the TIT grade
and who have bad AZ previous psepAEa-
tions mllsk enter On 0r before Sept. is.
" =. DExo.
superintendent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07

Walter Welch, living about three
miles southeast Of Burbank, has ben
laid up the past lev days with an ID
iurea fool H had she misfortune 4
step on i nail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07

With congress gone. the president
and his force at Beverly. and with
nearly all the cabinet heads absent
from Washington, the capitol just now
rivals Goldsmith's famous Deserted
Village. Secretary Wilson of the
agricultural department, has been
about the only man OF high degree
on the Job of late.
Postal Department Working Overtime.
The post department has been hav.
ing It's difficulties compiling statistics
relating to the expense OF handling Sc.
cond d-class mail matter, IN order that
the postage rate Of magazines, news.
papers, ETC., may be re-adjussed. The
great postoifice building on Pennsyl.
vania Avenue has been lighted several
nights while crews of clerks worked
over the figures, and every Sunday,
usually set apart for rest, has been q
full work day at the department
Every postoffice in the country has
been called upon to furnish information
that Is required.
Tariff Board Still ON fine job.
Now that all the members OF con
gress have left for their homes the tar.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-07

Now that all the members OF con-
gress have left for their homes the tar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-11-05
NOTICE.

Montgomery, Ala, Oct %, 1911.
State Aid Board:
Bids will be received by the Court of
County Commissioners of Escambia Coun-
ty. Alabama, in their Office at Brewton,
Ala, until - o'clock November 18th, 1911,
for grading, draining and surfacing with
gravel approximately miles Of road.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids. Certified check Of $500 re-
quired with bid.
W. S. KELLER
nov5oaw4w State Highway Engineer.