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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

independent grandstander, rarely
agreeing with his party administra-
tion, while an honest, pious man, was
suspected of disbelieving the bible
and some OF his near friends admitted
the fact, as the senator alw avs mis-
trusted anything that he hadn't
written himself.
If free trade with Canada becomes
a law, the lumber industry will be
the principal sufferer, and will be
sacrificed in response to the unin-
formed popular demand. No one in
side or outside of congress except per-
haps the representatives from Wash
ington, Oregon and other Pacific
states, who are familiar with the
lumber industry and know the de-
preston sure to result from putting
Canadian forest products on the free
list, will offer any serious objection to
what President Taft believes is a
public demand. There is nothing in
sight for lumbermen but humble sub
mission, realizing that "to spend or
to lend or to give in, it's a very good
world that we live in, but to borrow
or beg or get ones own, it's the very
worst world that ever was known.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

were married February 8, at II o'clock
at the brides home. They are smil-
ing and happy, and are at home to
their friends any time in the future.
They will make their home with Mrs.
Ostrander mother of the groom Will
will help his brother Bert the com
ing season, and his bride will assist
mother" with the house work. Call
friends, there are cigars forthe gentle
man, candy for the ladies, and pea
nuts for the old maids.
Bert Ostrander departed Saturday
for Chicago, having joined a crowd of
shippers, who were taking stock to
market. The gentlemen composing
the party were John Sr. and John Jr.
and Ralph Millage, Bert Ostrander
and Russell Clay. We wish them a
pleasant trip. Bert is planning on
stopping off at Lodi, Wisconsin, TO
visit relatives on his return.
The hum of the threshing machine
was heard once more a few days ago,
when Mr.. Hathaway was threShing
out Bert Ostrander's fax.
We have no salt, but lots of
EPPER
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Big Horse Sale.

Big horse sale to be held at Canton
March Is. This sale will be held in
front of the Palace Livery Barn. II
you have any horses you wish to put
in this sale please give me weight and
age before March 10. Horses will be
sold as guaranteed sound or service
able sound, wind and work or sold to
halter $3.50 per head to put a horse
through sale. II sold, regular COM
mission will be charged. l have some
good horses listed and expect some
eastern buyers at sale.
Get your list ready and hand it In
soon, so the advertising list can be
arranged. Clerk and nan to handle
horses in ring will be furnished free.
Lee M. Stevenson auctioneer.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Canton Township

VcO 49, 1S1l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis came out from
town Thursday for a visit with @. V.
Ellis and family.
Dan Sullivan and wife drove over
from Iowa Sunday, and spent the day
at j. w. Hoffmans.
G. V. Ellis made a trip overland to
Centerville Sunday returning Monday
afternoon.
Those who attended the sale at
VIM. Bells Monday report a good at
tendance, and stock and machinery in
perfect condition, so the selling price
was good.
Evan Dixon's riding horse Chilly
Little" has gone lame, from the rough
roads and Evan is obliged TO drive to
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis gave a dinner
Wednesday for MI. and Mrs. Dixon
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ellis In honor
of their wedding anniversaries, which
CHANGED to be the same day. Seven
teen years of married life for the
former and thirteen years of double
divorces is quite a record for this age.
Our congratulations and best wishes
are extended, and may they see many
more anniversaries as bright as this
February %, 1911.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tucker attended
the marriage Of Miss Kate Ellens and
Mr.. Osterhuis, Wednesday at half
past three at the home Of the bride
near Hs rrisburg. After the wedding
ceremony a grand dinner was served
and the bride and groom were escorted
to the depot, where they took the
evening train for Hospers, Iowa. their
future home.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Prairie View

ECOs 49, 4OAAs
The thermometer registered twelve
below zero Tuesday morning a few
more days yet before straw hats will
be worn, except by some of the young
ladies.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Jackson and
baby Helen spent Sunday at Mr.. r. F.
Lybarger's.
August Thoman is busy moving
north Of the X. q. Howard farm,
Mrs. A. ]. Lamis and daughter
Edith, spent Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Robt. Lybarger.
A dance was given at the home1: OF
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Jones last Friday
evening quite a large crowd attended.
Music was furnished by A. j. Lamis
and Albert Koch. All report a good
time.
Mrs. AL. Stanton Of Spencer, Iowa,
Is the guest of her sister Mrs. Robt
MI. S. G. Sletten Of Parker has been
visiting with his brother II. T. and
family. WILD ROSE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Moe

Feb. n, 1911.
Mr.. I. Underland and Gunnel Rik-
ansrud were out calling last Sunday
evening.
MI. and Mrs. Ole Twedt were Sun
day visitors at Arne Eckle's.
The sale at John Johnson's was well
attended and everything sold at a
high price.
Tony Fedderson can write down
hens and cockerels just as fast as cali
co and candy when he is clerk at a
sale.
Some boys around here are trying
to figure out how old Gunnel RikanS-
rud is but l wouldn't like to have the
job. Would you?
Mr.. G.. Ulrickson is we'll pleased
with his new horse he bought from
Julius Anderson. Mr.. Ulrickson is
now looking for nice roads.
Mr.. Oscar Fossum is having a high
old time at Irene, So. Oak.
SOMEBODY.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Lynn

Feb. %, 1911.
John Ness was a caller at the Dan
Odson homes last Sunday.
w. B. Brandhagen returned from a
weeks visit with friends and rela-
tives in Clark county last week. He
reports everybody doing we'll.
There was a shadow social in dis
trict "a last Saturday evening, the
proceeds amounting to S22.SO. The
Grant scribe was the autioneer. 1t
was the best program we have list
ened to for some time.
What has become of Lincoln Cen
ter? Come and tell us about it Pep
per.
Knute and Ole Hegge we're callers
at the Gunder Johnson home last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Noetlich made
a business trip to Canton Monday.
Father Rubberneck.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Grant.

Feb. 81, 1911.
Our brother scribe from Lincoln
Center left some time ago for North
Dakota, and was married last week 10
Miss Pheme How of Hampden, North
Dakota, Wednesday. A reception
was held at the Ostrander home
where a large number of friends and
relatives gathered to congratulate
Mr.. and Mrs, Will Ostrander. Mr..
Ostrandcr and bride will stay ON the
old homestead this year. Here are
best wishes for you.
The shadow sociable in dist riot "a
Saturday evening was we'll attended.
The program waS fine aud all the
shadows sold we'll.
Andrew Lier and family visited
with the family Of @. O. Fodnes Sum
day.
The sale ct K. o. Wilson's was we'll
attended and the property sold at
good figures.
Tilman Larson has been helping
Willard Hun for several days.
Jasper Keith has been out here
staying with his brother Will for =
week.
Some OF the young folks had . heart
or valentine party 1t the home of
Emil Aulwes last Friday evening.
N. q. Nilsen and Gunder Schaiger
from Canton attended the X. O.. Mil
Don sale and Gunder purchased 81
bunch Of cattle.
Melvin SundvOd was out this WY
taking Z view OF the country.
II. Stuhsteln and Haldan Odegard
we're q Canton Friday on busine9.
OF Nilson Of Clsasnont, Clayton
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
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Too late for last week.

Feb. Is, 1911.
Although winter started out quite
severe last week, spring seems to be
with us at present and with the dense
fog and the many water puddles all
around one would really think they
were living In Holland.
1t is said that Ed Serum has mo-
nopolized all the sleighing and we
don't doubt it.
Louis Christopherson disposed of all
his cattle Saturday, selling them to
HI. p. Loe.
Milford G rawford who has not been
feeling we'll for some time was again
able to make his regular trip south
Sunday.
The M. Martinson sale Tuesday
went very we'll but we are all sorry to
know that Mr.. Martinson will leave
US as he is going on a farm southwest
of Hudson.
Everyone Is assuring themselves
that they will win the first prize in
the corn contest and are therefore in
search of their best ears.
Olaf Eckle shelled corn for H. P.
Loe Wednesday.
The Champion Literary society has
accepted a challenge to debate the
Coyote Literary society.
John Arneson shipped a load of fat
cattle to the Sioux City market Tues
day.
Miss Emma Dokken helped Mrs.
MartinSon during the sale Tuesday.
Miss Elsie Knudtson who has been
staying at Mr.. Martinson's will now
stay at MI. Nelson's until her term of
school is out.
1t is rumored that Louis Christoph-
ersOn has rented the A. G. Sorlie farm.
His brother Ed will farm their broth
err Albert's farm and the farm they
recently purchased from G. Falde is
rented to Mr.. Dahl.
A very pleasant surprise was sprung
upon E. o. Swenson last Friday night
when about fifty of his friends con-
gregated and presented him with a
nice present and after enjoying them
selves immensely left for home in the
wee small hours Of the morning.
Although we knew that revenue
was the blood of the government, we
did not think Uncle Sam would try to
coax his subjects to become snuff
users by allowing samples of the stuff
sent through the mall.
Johnny-on-the-Spot.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Haral Nygaard left for Idaho three

Haral Nygaard left for Idaho three
weeks ago.
We have had some very cold days
this week. The roads are very bad.
The Northern Norwegian Lutheran
aid society of Romsdahle church will
meet with Mrs. Erland Rusten We'd
nesday February END.
-Erick Oren is Smelling corn for
MariuS Nilsson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erland Rusten and
family Sundayed at Anton Oren's
Ella Grooming and Maggie Gubfrud
were Sunday visitors at Determanns.
Marius Nelson and children Sun
dayed at Charley Larson's.
John Millage Sr. shipped a number
of carloads of hogs and nice cattle
last Saturday.
Naldemar Nilsson assisted Mr.. Err
land Rusten in hauling hay last Mon
day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Public worship at 1890 a. m. and
1870 pm. with sermons by the pastor.
Morning subject, "The Rejoicing
Christ" Evening subject, Christ
among Men: third Sermon" Sunday
school at HAS a. m. Epworth League
class in bible study and church history
at $50 pm. A h0melike church. All
are welcome. Come.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Lincoln Township.

Feb. Il, 1911.
A fine program was rendered by the
pupils of the Plain View school, dis.
trict No 4 and was we'll attended. At
the end of the program a cup and
saucer social was held.
Martin Brathi, a progressive farmer
of Lincoln county took a trip to see
western Lincoln and visited with Mr..
and Mrs. Erland Rusten a couple of
days.
The girls and boys in this vicinity
are very much interested in the COM
ing contests.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

Wednesday was George Washing
toms birthday and all over this great
Union thoughts Of men, women and
children were led back to the days
when this great man fought and
starved for what was then a vast IN
known wilderness with a few inland
towns here and there. May the men
who have been plundering this coun-
try's great resources turn back and
read the history Of this man.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
For President in 1912,
THEODORE
Shall the people or the money
power rule?
Notice to Subscribers.

Please note the address on your pa
Der. It will tell you whether you are
paid IN advance or not as the m0ntn
and the year are given. The post o.
flee department. requires that SUD
scriptiOns shall be paid In advance 70
get the benefit of cheap postage.
Please attend to this matter at once.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

Foley Kidney Pills are a reliable
remedy for backache, rheumatism
and urinary Irregularities. They are
tonic in action, quick In results and
afford a prompt relief from all kidney
disorders. Sold by SHERMAN g. ROCHE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
county, Iowa, has been visiting with
Gunder johnson for some time.

4o"ui lIdo OCOu NlSlUlDR WILL
Gunder johnson for some time.
The young folks from K. O. Ged-
stad's and Ole Lier's enjoyed the skat-
ing on the creek near Lewis Larson'S
Sunday afternoon.
Hegge. Brothers, Carl Hegedahl and
VIII Brandhagen were passengers
from the north who attended the So
ciable Saturday evening.
One of the best numbers on the
program Saturday evening was given
by little Hazel Slocumb, the little
four year old daughter of Mr.. and Mr..
Slocumb. She was placed on a chair
where she spoke a piece and sang a
sweet song. She was admired by
everyone and was loudly applauded.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slocumb have d sweet
little girl and She will make a noted
singer some day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Dressmaking and Millinery Store
Will Soon Be Opened.

VIII SOO0 be OpeneQ.
The "Band Box" is the name of the
new store % to be opened In Can
ton and will be located in the Sydi-
cate block. The latest styles In hats
and ladies tailoring will be the one,
effort Of this store and they will strive
to please the public II given an OPP
portunity.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Congregational Church.

Services as usual. Sunday morning
subject: '"The Continuity Of Life"
Evening subject: "Opening the books
of knowledge and destiny"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

Miss Gould's smoking cigarettes tn
public doesn't lower the price OF her
Lord any. She had better try the
s'pipe."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

If George Egan is a 'ightah," why
don't some "has been" put him up as
another white mans chopper"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

..Truth crushed to earth will rise
again. Lorimer's election ought to
outsaii any record for high flight.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

The raising OF the Maine and the
Merrimac will raise the price Of U. s.
History.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

Hermie Westbury was a Lennox
caller Sunday. He was there for the
purpose of meeting Will Ostrander
and wife, who came in on the Great
Northern Friday evening, from Hamp-
den, North Dakota, where they
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Canadian Reciprocity-WM It Re
duce The Cost Of Liting7

OI hO06n4 O0S
President Taft, when transmitting
TO congress the reciprocal trade agree
ment formulated by u department
Of state and the commissioners OF the
Canadian government, closed his mes
sage to congress with these words:
sSince becoming a nation Canada has
pssn our good neighbor contiguous
acro0 ! wide continent, without ar
ti6cial or natural barrier except navi-
gable waters used In common. She
has cost US nothing In the way OF
preparation for defense against her
possible assault, and she never will.
She has sought 70 agree with US
quickly when differences have dis
turbed our relations. She shares with
u common traditions and aspirations.
feel l have correctly interpreted the
wish Of the American people by ex-
pressing In the arrangements now
submitted TO congress for Its approval
their desire for q more intimate and
cordial relationship with Canada. |
therefore sarnestly hope that the
measure viii be promptly enacted in
% Law.
The principle purpose Of q recipro-
cal trade agreement with Canada. re-
moving the duty on farm products
coming from that country, is the hope
and expectation that food stufYs will
be cheapened and the cost II living
seduced. The high cost Of living and
tho demand for reciprocity with Can
ada va the principal political issue
n New England and our eastern
MATES ID the last congressional cleo
tl0n, and this issue was mainly the
cause Of republican defeat and demo-
cratic uccess at the polls last Novem-
bor.
a careful examination Of u trade
relations with Canada clearly demon
strates that the people Of the east
who voted the democratic ticket, hop
Ing thereby 70 secure free trade in
Canadian farm products and thus re-
duce the cost OF living, we're deceived
81 politicians and strangely unin-
formed regarding the probability Of
any reduction Ii the cost Of living by
admitting Canadian food products
froo of duty. The detailed statistics
az exports from the United States to
Canada for 1910 proves the ahsurdity
of the claim that bread and meat are
cbeaper ii Canada than 10 the United
BEatea. Lat u examine the quantity
and things ~ sold u Canada last
yGaI, beginning with what 4 classed
- bread Stunts.
CANADA IMPORTS FOODS.
The record Of 0ur department Of
commerce shows " shipped into Can
III IL 1910 broad stlffs consisting Of
corn, meal; oats, rye, wheat, wheat
1our, preparations for table food
o7,7oo,70l worth. The Canadian CON-
1uiiner hAd also 70 pay freight charges
III thess things and : duty to the
hoaae 6ovGInment on very many Of
No. lnp0rtAtionA. Surely the ca
nadian consumer would not come to
IL Unie6d states and buy q, 0o0, 00o
Wolth q bread stnns u such things
WsEs cheaperAt home. II rsturn "
porchasod from Canada bread stufs
valued y ol,540,s66.
Moae ~ dairy produces have ruled
~ ~ A ~ United States a ~
11n4 iMl4 md are alWAysamentioned
1~1aoI1eing ~ thinga that
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Lincoln Center.

Feb. 10, 1911.
Here we are once more. Weather
Is good and roads are crying 'horse
Shoes"
Louie Stengel was a morning caller
at the OStrander home last Monday.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

OuT CuSUOm IlUuS0S heretofore Collect.
ed and our American farmers will be
able tc sell his Canadian neighbors
more live animals. hay, pork, lard,
fruit, vegetables and cotton seed oil
without having any Canadian custom
house barriers to overcome, and the
lost national revenue will have to
come from some other source.
SENATOR. CUMMINs SHOULD EXPLAIN.
/ see Senator Cummins, while fav-
oriDg reciprocity with Canada, is not
altogether satisfied with the terms OF
Mr.. Taft's agreement and thinks it
absurd to retain a 4 per cent. duty on
Canadian lumber, dressed and matched
ready for use, or : duty Of SO cents
per barrel on Canadian flour, while
putting Canadian meat on the free
list. Reformers are apt to find fault
with anyone who interferes With
their patented ideas. Nj. Cummins
should explain. Does he want Amer
lean people TO eat Canadian flour
made from Canadian wheat, and ship
y own wheat in the rough to
Europe? That would be absurd sure
y. for the whole policy Of protection
Il to tar manufactured things and let
In raw materials It : lower tax.
However, absurd IDEAS and state
mente are sometimes useful In At
tracing attention. Silonce may b
but IS not bankable and n
no apace ID the Congressional
Record. Senator Sumner, learned
"a hE1lliants onco consplcuous = IN
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

prairie states. The lumber resources
of this country are not in the hands
of comparatively few owners. 1t may
have some foundation when applied
to white pine, which represents but a
very small fraction of our forest re-
sources.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

We RAAOA0000 AAA1OOA 0AAA AVAS0O RA&
ducts are BY far the largest items,
amounting to ga, l13, 45O, or twice as
much in value IS all the farm pro-
ducts imported from Canada in the
same time, and Is practically one
third Of al our purchases from the
Dominion Of Canada. II this country
was annually importing s33, 900, 600
worth of farm products from Canada
our farmers would have justification
In protesting against congress con-
6rming : trade agreement that re-
moved al tariff protection against =
competitor that under present condi.
tions was able to invade their own
market and undersell them. The
lumber industry In recent
years has been the target for every
near s;atesman, praire politician pol
itician, uninformed magazine writer
On industrial subtscts--and almost
every daily Newspaper Ia the country
has besn proclaiming against the In
iQuitous lumber trust. without any
f1cts TO Justify their statements.
Even President Taft, influenced BY
newspaper md popular ignorance,
talk con6te1s II his message recon-
nendin9 ~ paaaage 81 this trade
agTooUent with Canada, that fires
l6mbGs ~ mnst haye." "By giving
our peop1e acooast - Canadian forests
.UaaokollE Henun The cnnaumntiun AZ
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-08
The Great Pie Belt.

A pensive look had stolen over the
face Of Mr.. Jenkins as the group OF
summer boarders talked of disap-
pointments in regard to trifles, and
how foolish it was to mind them.
Don't you think it's silly to set your
heart on little things, Mr.. Jenkins?'
asked the boarder who was nearest
the farmer, as he sat on the railing
listening to the talk of his 'remuner-
ative guests"
Il reckon it's" he assented, but
sometimes you can't seem to help it.
Now | had an awful disappointment
five or six years back, and | don't
know when, if ever. | shall get over
it. Yes'm. that's the way l feel. 1t
had been planned for / don't know
how long that my cousin Jim should
take me over to Washburn's tavern
at Holdenbury and let me sample the
pie list.
Jim had been there a number o
times, and he'd told me how the wal
treSs would rattle off Apple, squash,
berry, custard, mince, Washington
and lemon cream, and how they were
all good as good could be. Said they'd
had a choice o kinds every time
he'd been there, and other folks told
me the same.
We'll. sir-ma am, excuse me
when at last the longed for day came
when | could go, and I'd sat down at
that table and eat through the first
part o the meal, that girl came and
stood over me, and instead o what l
was looking to hear, she said:
"CrisscrOss. open face and kiVer-
top. all made o apple"
II can tell you | was disappointed
clearn to my backbone. Nothing Jim
said about the height o the apple
season made me feel any better,
either Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-08
humorous department.

He Remembered.-Counsel for the
defense began to cross-examine a wit
ness.
Your name, if understand you cor
rectly," he said, lis John Binks. Is
that right?"
Yes, sir"
Now, have you ever been arrested
on a criminal charger"
No, sir" Indignantly answered the
witness; "never!"
Did you ever commit an offense for
which you might justly have been ar
rested?"
Never, sir!"
Now, is it not fact that you once
stole from your own father?" Here
counsel on the 9th side interposed,
but the witness chose to answer.
mo, sir" he exclaimed; never in
my life!"
We'll, then," continued the cross
examining counsel, suppose / say l
know that you did steal from your
father"
Gentlemen" said the witness, turn
ing to the jury, hes right. l remem-
ber now, when I was about IL, I stole
a box of cigarettes from my fathers
shop and smoked them. Counsel, who
was a boy then, put me up to stealing
those cigarettes and smoked half Of
them! (To counsel) How are you
im?"-Ideas.