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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

dred and thirty feet deep, and in
places bottom has never been reached.
As the illustration shows, the bridge
is being built entirely without he aid
Of false work or side supports. So
far 1T has been balanced by Weighing
the shore pan with 900 tons Of steel
rails. When finally completed. the
bridge will weigh more than n thou
sand tons, and 1t will be the longest
span of its kind.
The way In which American en-
gineers have me- n solved the duff
ficult problems that confronted them
in carrying the trans-continental rail
roads across the Rocky mountains has
challenged the admiration OF the
world. In many cases they have been
forced to methods of construction
heretofore deemed impossible, and
their success has set a new engineer
ing pace for the entire world.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
SHE WORKS FOR THE QUEEN
Little Old Woman Who 10 . Skilled
Lacemaker In the North Of
England.

London.-1n a little cottage in the
pastoral village Of Shelton, near Rush
den, in Northamptonshire Mrs. Jane
Morris, a little old woman, put forth
every energy to complete an assign
ment given her by Queen Mary. Mrs
Morris was to have a certain number
OF yards Of wonderful lace ready for
her majesty's use on the occasion Of
the coronation, and 1t was done on
time.
The lace is known as Bedfordshire
pillow lace, and with it Queen Mary
had some Of her coronation garments
embroidered. The lace is of exquisite
beauty and 1t takes the little old won
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

possible happenings in a space of a
few years time. Thus II may be seen
why n man ofteA finds II hard to
smile.
But when a man has apparently
beer through some one or OF
these things. as he must within some
years OF his life. and when he breaks
into n quick smile, even II he relapses
into his ordinary expression of gloom.
we must admire him. II shows that
there is courage behind him.
Such a man IL not the kind that
grins like a ~chessy-cat at everything
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

There may have bee death in the
circle to which he belongs. There may
have been money strain. There may
have been personal illness or illness
of some loved one
He may have been beaten in q law
suit in which he knows he was right.
and the injustice rankles. He may
have become disappointed in love. He
may have had his uninsured house de-
stroyed by lre. He may have been
victimized by a friend on whose note
he had gone.
All these and many other things are
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

that zones along. He is the sort Of
man who carries with him the sobriety
of experience. but who nevertheless
manages to smile when q smile is
wanted.
And people who meet such a man,
and look upon his smile, recognizing
it for what 1t is, are cheered and
heartened thereby, and the owner of
1t maj know. II he don't, that his
smile. saved from the wreck of hopes.
has done it's part to bring sunshine
into this dreary world Of ours.-Gal-
weston News.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

ing more exciting than their tourna-
ments when they are hotly contested.
In some sections OF the country
horse racing has taken the place Of
the firemen's tournaments as a
Fourth of July attraction, but of late
their drawing power has been sur
passed by sue novelties as automo-
bile races, motorcycle races and best
Of all, aeroplane contests. There are
yet retained or many Fourth Of July
programs those homely contests that
have been greeted with roars Of
laughter ever since the days of our
grandfathers-such tests of skill as
the climbing of the creased pole, egg
races, sack races, three-legged races,
catching the creased pig, potato
races and a host of others in which
members Of both sexes participate.
In the south from time out Of mind
they have had fitting contests" in
which local horsemen as twentieth
century knights without armor have
Wed with one another in stunts with
lances or spears somewhat similar to
those performed by the knights of
old Within he past year or two
other sections Of the country have
adopted these fitting Journeys as q
Fourth of July feature. and with ex-
cellent success.
In some communities Fourth of
July sports committees have. in their
quest for novelties, borrowed some Of
the features of the modern circus, no.
tably the chariot races, which are
ca1o,,1otad to roLo
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
GREAT cHAsM BEING SPAWNED
steel Bridge Built Entirely Without
the Aid Of False Work or Sid
Supports.

Seattle, Wash.-One hundred and
fifty feet above a rushing stream
whose depth rendered the usual sup
ports impossible, a steel bridge. diff.
fering in construction from any built
in the past. is nearing completion for
the use of the Idaho and Washington
Northern railroad. 1t is located near
o canyon. this state. and will ex-
tend from cliff to cliff across the Pend
Oreille river. At this point the waite
Is known to be more than two hun
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
True to plstan. Sweetheart.

Betty has tried hard to be true 70
Reginald, and she thinks she has done
very well. considering that "Reggy"
IL far, far away, in Idaho. She prom.
Used to be true to him and he prom
Used to return to Media for Betty
when he has made his fortune.
Betty dear, are your thoughts a.
ways true to Reggy?" asked her best
friend the other day.
Indeed they are. Why, whenever
any M kisses me l try 80 hard to
make believe It's Reggy and some
times I really imagine it is" she in
sisted.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
Mrs. Jane Norris.

an a full day to make three-quarters
Of an incl Of it. 1t Is five inches wide
and it requires 1874 bobbins to work
out the design.
Just what Mrs. Morris was paid is
not known, but it stands to reason
thai after having such an assignment
from the queen she will have no cause
to fear the workhouse or to ask the
government for an old-age pension.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30


the hair of the
O timid spec
tators stand on
end. Field and
track sports such
as putting the
shot, h a m m e r
throwing, jump
ing, running, pole
~vaulting and hur-
die racing are sat
%isfactory Fourth
Of July sports be-
cause local talent
can always be re-
cruited for the
competitions and
even If no worlds
records are bro
ken there is no
end of fun for
participants a n d
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
The Only WAY Out,

Peter (sent for the milk)-Oh,
mercy, I've drunk too much Of It!
What shall we do?
Small Brother-Easy. Well drop
the Neutrality-suspicious. Blaetter.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

Leisure is a very pleasant garment
to look at, but a very bad one to
wear.-Max Muller.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

the Fourth
b e c q U 8 e
b u stands,
b o t b ers
and sweet
h e a r t S
C o m e for
the day and
accordingly
there is a
s t a impede
for outdoor
p a 8 times,
] u 8 t a s
there is for
d a n C n g.
and all 9th
er pursuits
where ma]a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

Mrs. Wfnsfow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
don. allAys pain. cures wind collie. ESQ a bottle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

The time to make the harvest count
is at the time Of blowing and seed
ing.-Bishop Berry.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
The Proper Way.

The Proper Way.
Can you answer the questions about
this bench show categorically?"
II prefer to do 10 dogmatically."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

other, but is in actual fact universal.
That Americans have come to rec
ognize the Fourth as a day when
lovers Of athletics of all kinds may
enjoy their favorite sports to their
fll is a matter of congratulation, for
q good many Of us take few enough
days of" during the summer. We
have not to any great extent adopted,
and perhaps may never adopt, the
English and European custom of
banishing work and business cares
every Friday evening during the sum
mer and deYoting the interval until
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
AIDES wEA

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
ono sise smaller after using Aliens Toot-Taso,
the anttseptio powder to be shaken into the
shoes II makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Rx>sss sN5sfifxtss. For Free trial acksg I'D.
dress Allen g. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

Most sharp retorts are made Ii
blunt language.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30
MAN MOST TO BE ADMIRED

ne 70 the Person Who Has Received
Many a jolt, but Smiles When
II 10 Needed.
II we stop to figure it out, the man
2 &c be admired in this life is the
ieiiow who can smile ard does smile.
After people get pretty well along
IN a the power OF smiling be-
comes a You. can't over tell
now many jolts a man VIII get in a
dozen years, SO that he almost quits
em1ling-maybe quits altogether.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

Joyous anniversary and it is perfect
Il natural, if not inevitable, consider
Ing the great and growing interest of
the whole American people in feats
If skill that call for mental and mus
cular agility. Moreover it's accept
snce as a day Of sport is not con-
fined to the small towns on the one
hand, nor to the large cities on the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

Mi1lions-GOing to take q vacation
abroad?
Billions-If I do they will say I am
viii say I am afraid to 60 away.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-30

Fourth of July
has come to hold In
the United States a
proud and pre-emi-
nent position as a
day of sport and the
occasion of an an
nual carnival of
competitive contests
In outdoor athletics,
This Is an eminently
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

In the bay window, which was bank cd with flowers, was suspended beai tiful bell of white roses beneath which the marriage took place. Fol towing the ceremony a delicious col lation was served in the dining room. On Sunday morning Mir. and Mrs. Feero left on the Hegg fer Haines where they will make their home in the Fay Cottage. Miss Ethel Black, Mir. Carl Larson and Guy c. slpprelle accompanied the happy couple to Haines.
 The wedding presents were many and very beautiful,
 The bride is one of Skagway's fav- orites, having lived here since child hood and has a uniform sweetness of disposition and her fidelity to friends won for herself most enviable repu- taton. She has been connected with the Daily Alaskan as book keeper and cashier for four years and in that position was most loyal.
 The groom, Frank N. Feero, is also general favorite in the home town where for years he was connected with the Wm. Britt drug store. Mir. Feero is now with the Keller Brother. Drug Company, of Haines.
  There were no guests at the we'd ding outside the family circle except Mir. Guy c. Sipprelle who is an inti- mate friend of the family.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
FEERo-RLAcK

A very pretty home wedding took place in skagway on Saturday even ing, the ninth of September, at nine o'clock at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. N. J. Black when their daughter Clara Edna was married to r.Frank North Feero, of Haines. The Reyer- end A. F. Mclean, Presbyterian clergyman, of Haines, performed the marriage service.
 The dainty little bride was very charming in a gown of white Brus- sels net and white satin ribbon over handsomely embroidered slip, and carried a boquet of white sweet peas.
 Miss Ethel Black, sister of the bride attired in a handsome gown of white voile, carrying a bouquet of white as ters, was bridesmaid, and MT. Guy c. sipprelle was best man.
 The house decoration scheme o white and blue was beautifully car ried out with sweet peas and roses,
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
MOTHER

What a wonderful being is Mother! How she enriches and gladdens Home with sympathy, kindHness and gentle nes! So unmindful of self, so thoughtful of others.
 Other people may love you now ana then, but they easily forget you, of ten misunderstood you, misrepresent and quickly condemn you.
 Mother loves you all the time, with an unchanging love. She lives for you flor you she cares. She understand: and shows her appreciation of you. She overlooks your faults to praise your virtues, and the only unkind thing she ever does is-to die and leave you-and even this is not her will.-H. c. M., in the Jolly Elk.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
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. . se n. I: 1.. :... Alaskan b. TeIegraphic News
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
H0W S THE TIME

Now is the time when ones thoughts naturally turn to dwell upon ALASKAN SOUVENIRS and when a desire to possess such takes an un- [ courollabIe hold on one. WE ARE IN BUSINESS TO SATISFY THAT DESIRE. Alaska souvenirs of all kinds, ancient and modern, souvenirs that appeal to the tastes, that satis- fy both the eye and the pOcketbook, we have. The presentation of one to a friend in the States to the south of us will make a friend for life. We sell watches. clocks and all kinds of jewelry AT PRICES THAT ARE RIGHT.
 In our repair department we make WATCHES AS GOOD AS NEW. We absolutely GUARANTEE sATIsFAC- TON.
 We are opticians and make examina- tions free.
 J. IKUTA.
 Jeweler and optician.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

my sleep. and I would have to 60 through the scratching ordeal again.
 'I consulted our physician in regard to 1t. and he pronounced it "dry eczema" used an ointment which the doctor gave me, but t did no good Then he advised me to try the Cuticura Remedies. As this trouble has been in our family for years and Is considered hereditary, I felt anxious to try to head 1t off, l got Che Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, and they seemed Co be just what needed.
 "The disease was making great headway on my system until got the Cutlcura Rene dies which have cleared my skin of the great pest From the time the eczema healed four years ago, until now, have never felt any of It's pest, and am thankful to the Cuticura Soap and Ointment which certainly cured me. l always use the Cuticura Soap for toilet, and hope other sufferers from skin diseases will use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment" tSignedl Irven Hutchison, Three Rivers, Mich.. Mar. 10, 1911.
 Although Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold throughout the world, Q liberal sample of each, with 32-p book on the skin and scalp will besent free, on application to Pot ter Drug X Chem. Corp, Dept I7A, Boston.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

Mrs. F. A. Cauarman entertained at "5OOp on Friday complimentary to Mrs. R. D. Weldon, of San Fran. cisco. who is the guest of her mother Mrs W. W. Boghton The Callar- man residence was profusely decked with beautiful Autumn flowers and plants. The hostess assisted by Mrs
 F. J. Weber served a dainty repast The guests were Mrs. R. D. Weldon
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
GRAND REDUCTION OF STOCK
 SALE

The Pack Train "a nov selling big lot of Good Goods at reduc si prices as they are getting too ch JO hold ana sell at a profit Yours. u. Herman Grimm
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

would not seem Co give any relief. When the trouble first began, my wrist and shin itehed like poison. I would scratch those places until they would bleed before l could get any relief. Afterwards the places would scale over. and the flesh underneath would look red md feverish. Some times t would begin to itch until | would Waknn me from
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

|, Shaw, Mrs. w. R. Htllery, Mrs. x, J.. Weber, Mrs w. c. Blanchard, Mrs, Fred Fickardt and Mrs. c. Herman Miller.
 Mrs. P. J. Weber was hostess last Saturday at tea. The guests asked were Mrs. E. Blanchard, Mrs. F. A. i CaIlarman, Mrs. W. c. Blanchard, | Mrs. F. H. Bold, Mrs. c. D. Grange, ! Mrs. c. II. Miller, Mrs. W. W. Bough- | ton and Mrs. R. D. Weldon, of San Francisco.
 Mother Mary Jane, of Montreal, Sis ter Mary Good shepherd, of vancou- l. yer, B. C., and Sister Mary Julian. of 1 Dawson, were guests of Mrs. William Whalen this week, Sister Mary Julia went south on the Princess May, to victoria; Mother Mary Jane and Sis ter Mary Good Shepherd left for their homes on the City of Seattle.
 Mrs. E. J. White. Miss Edna Davis, Miss Lena White and Albert Hamil- ton White, of Whitehorse, came to Skagway Wednesday, Miss Davis and Miss White went south on the Princsss May for Seattle, where Miss White will take a special course in literature, history and art at the Washington University. Miss Davis will pursue her studies in music. MT White and Albert Hamilton returned to Whitehorse Friday.
 Among the many beautiful flowers grown in Skagway the most beautiful of all were the pure white roses from bush in the garden of w. c. Blan- chard and MT, Blanchard had the bars ner ten weeks stocks. Mrs. L. W. Speer's pausies. sweet peas and many more deserve even more than honor able mention, while H. D. Clark has a perfect wilderness of most exQui- site flowers that are now at their best. Go feast your eyes on the beautiful flowers before the too early frqsts spoil them.
 Mrs. c. c. Miller and daughter, of skagway, Alaska, were arrivals last Sunday for an extended visit with MT and Mrs. E. F. Putnam. Mrs. Putnam went down in the Peterson car to Bend Saturday afternoon to meet her sister, 1t being the first time they had seen each other since she left Alaska with Nlr. Pitman some years ago. Mrs. Miller consumed about a months time in reaching La Pine, making little visits with relatives and friends in Seattle and Portland on the way La Pine, (Orel Inter-MOuntain.
 Science seems to me to teach in the highest and strongest manner the great truth which is embodied in the Christian conception of entire surren- der to the will of God. Sit down be- fore the fact as little child, be pre- pared to give up every preconceived notion, follow humbly wherever and to whatever abysses Nature leads. or you shall learn nothing. have only begun to learn content and peace of mind since I have resolved at all rislG to Go this.-Huxley.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

None better and purer than Gibson rye, Rainier and Olympia beer Or ders by phone promptly delivered. The Mascot. if.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

PILES CURED IN 6 TO t4 DAYS. Your druggist viii refund money if PASO OINTMENT faIls Co cure any ease of ItenlDg Blind. Bleeding or Psparuding Piies in 6 to IA days. soc
 Location notices, placer and quartz for sale by the Daily Alaskan d
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

M
 Mrs. Ida Crease IS visiting with the family of her son MT. Gene Smith Mrs. c. A. Latham and little daugh- ter went to Portland on the Princess May,
 Mr. James Clark, of Atlin, dined on Thursday with Mir. and Mrs, Rob ert Poster.
 Mrs. Harriet s, Pullen was a Post visitor on Sunday last returning home on the Georgia.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Griffith and Mrs. Frank J. Marvin returned last Tuesday from a trip to Dawson.
 Mrs. Daniel Kennedy mother of James and George Knnedy is in town visiting at the home of the former.
 
 Mir. Chester Pullen went to Seattle on the City of Seattle where he will enter the University of Washington. Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Latham and lit tie daughter were dinner guests of NIr. and Mrs. F. J. Van dew all on Tuesday.
 Dr. and Mrs. L. s. Keller will leave on Monday next for a trip to Atlin, where Dr. Keller hopes to regain his health.
 Colonel Wilds P. Richardson, Judge | Advocate Geary, Captain Woods and Captain Childs were Skagway visitors on Monday
 Mrs. J. M. Heisser, Mrs. R. c. W. Morrison and Httl e"Sonny" Morrison of the Post were PuIlen House guests on Thursday.
 NIT. and Mrs. wm. Britt and little son Jacob, were guests of Lieut.. and Mrs. s. c. Orchard at Fort W. H. Seward on Sunday
 Mrs. H. s. PuIlen, Lieut.. Browne, of Fort W. H. Seward and Mr. J. M. Keller were evening guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. s. Keller on Monday.
 Mrs. T. A. Shorthill and Miss Nora Harrison who have visited for sev- real months in Skagway will soon leave for their home in Tacoma.
 Before leaving Fairbanks, Mrs. NJ. J. HuIery was honOred by a party given by the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church of Fairbanks Mir. Ralph Royal and his brother, Willard have returned to the Wash ingtou .U" Ralph left on the Dol phin and Willard on the Princess May
 ee
 Mir. Royal Pullen and his friend Russell Ellis, both of Washington Uni versity, and who have spent the sum- mer in Alaska, returned to school on the Princess May.
 Mir. and Mrs. James R. Rock honor ed Mrs. William whalen and Mrs. D. V. Mckay on Friday by giving them a birthday dinner. Judge and Mrs. Martin Conway were also invited.
 Mrs. Frank J. Marvin, sister of Mrs. O. L. Dickeson who has been touring the North, the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Dickeson left on the Prin- cess May for her home in Spokane. Mrs. P. H. Ganty entertained at dinner on Saturday last to celebrate NIr. Ganty's birthday There were present MT. and Mrs. P H. Ganty, Mir and Mrs. A. c. Blanchard, Pros per Ganty and Marion Ganty.
 Judge Dugas and Mrs. Dugas, of the Yukon came to Skagway on Tues day en route to Europe where Judge Dugas goes for special medical treat meut. Judge Dugas and Madam Du- gas were Pulleu House guests.
 On Sunday last, Mrs William Wha- len celebrated the birthday of her brother Mir. Jerry QuinlaR by giv- ing a dinner in his honor. To the feast were bidden Judge and Mrs. Ma tin Conway, Miss Genevieve Whalen, Bessie. Jack and Martin Conway Jr'
 Mrs. NJ. J. Hillery, who has lived for a numebr of years in Fairbanks, returned to her old home in Skag- way the latter part of last week. Mrs Hillery was met at Bennett by NIT. and Mrs. W. R. Hi1ery and Mir. and
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

Before you stampede, get your Lstation Notices, Placer or Quartz, uom the Daily Alaskan. B
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
PHYSICIAN ADVISES CUTIGURA REMEDIES
For Eczema. Patients Wfistand Shin ltched Like Poison. Scratched Until TheyBled, Says "Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured Me-"

-Four years ago I had places break out on my wrist and on my shin which would itch and burn by spells. and soratehlnE them
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

WOOD TO BURN Good Dry Plsnking Tor Summer use, Special price this month
 S2.oo PER RICK. su-HERB TAYLO R-Phone
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
WOOD TO BURN

FIRE sALEI FIRE sALEl
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
THIS ENGINE CAN
DRAW THE PLOWS
TWenty-bOrSe GaSOlene TraC-
ton Delivered For Use On
Senator duPOnt'S Farms

A twenty-horse power gasolene
traction engine for farming purposes
was delivered to Senator Harry A.
dupont this morning for use on his
farms about Winterthur. The trac-
ton engine was made by the Inter-
national Harvester Company of Chi
cago, and was sold to Senator DUPONT
by White Brothers, leaders in agri-
cultural implements at Front and Or
ange streets.
It is the largest and heaviest gaso-
lene traction engine in this section OF
the country, weighing six and one
half tons. The engine is of the
single cylinder type, the exhaust be-
ing conducted through a pipe through
the canopy of the machine. 1t is the
second gasolene traction engine in
Delaware. a similar one being USED
near Dover. It can travel two anC
one-half miles an hour as a vehicle.
Aside from being used for drawing
gang-plows, wagons and heavy loads
the gasolene engine can be used fol
general power purposes about thu
farm, there being an engine pulley Il
which a belt can be attached. Whil'
Senator DUPONT has no intention o
using the traction engine for plow
ing purposes as yet, it will be used 70
general hauling and power purpose
In farming equipment in this sec
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