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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
GOOD ROADS ENTERPRISE TO
HELP SETTLERS OVER WINTER

Pierre. S. D., Aug. 3.-One OF tn.
plans proposed by western counties oi
HE state to help out settlers who need
rid to carry them through the winter
is TO push road work to as great an
extent as possible with the funds avail
able.
The fact that the constitution or the
state prohibits Indebtedness for inter-
nal improvements is a bar 10 II ex-
tensive work in that direction, and IN
fact TO any comprehensive road plan
In the stete. either through state, coun-
XIV or township aid. But everything
that can be done under the limits OF
the road law levies will be attempted
In many sections.
A meeting has been called in kaS
doka. in southwestern Stanley county.
TO find the limit 10 which the people or
that township are willing to GO in that
direction. and to learn just how far the
taxpayers are willing to stretch the
limit this fall for the construction OF
voads or bridges In that township. A
great deal can be done In this way TO
help along those who win need much
help before the winter is over.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
EXAMINER JONES DEFENDANT
FOR RECEIVERSHIP FRAUDS

Chelsea, S. D., Aug. 2.-Suit to recov-
er $2,656.S7 alleged to have been lost
through Misrepresentation made by
John l.. Jones, bank examiner for
South Dakota, has been brought by the
State Bank Of Chelsea and the exam
liner and the banking department OF
South Dakota. An attachment against
a fund of g 5000, now in possession Of
the examiner, and held for the benefit
OF the creditors of the old defunct
State Bank of Chelsea, has been is
sued to tie up the fund until the liti-
gation is settled.
1t is charged by the new owners OF
the bank thai Examiner Jones, at the
time he sold TO them the wrecked bus
mess, withheld certain knowledge then
in his possession concerning the worth
less character of several notes which
they bought on the representation that
they were valuable assets. The COM
plant sets forth that one note pur-
porting to have been signed by James
"A. Blevin was never signed by Blevin
at all. Further charges are made that
several notes turned over as assets Of
the bank. and paid for by tie pur-
chasers, have turned out to be the
property OF the Dakota Town Lot COM
pany.
After the failure of the old bank
here, and during the time it was in the
hands of the banking department,
charged were made hat Jones was not
acting in good faith toward the cred
itors. The allegation in the law suit
tust started have caused a renewal Of
these charges. Should the allegation
In the suit be substantiated, it is ex-
pected that a probe of the banking de-
partment will be ordered by the gov
ernor.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
BENEfICENT WORMS
FEED ON THISTLES;
NO TASTE FOR CROP
Visitant Which Flourishes on
Pig Weed and Russian
Parasite.

Aberdeen, S. d. Aug. IA section
foreman on the Milwaukee railroad at
James, 10 miles east of Aberdeen, says
that that portion of the country be-
tween James and the Missouri river
Is being overrun by millions OF green
worms about an inch in length. At first
The worm is about as large around as
worm, but closer investigation dis
proves this theory. The worm has ten
legs, six at about the middle of it's
body, and a pair at front n rear.
The work is about as large around as
an ordinary match. One procession OF
the strange worms extended q length
~ fully a quarter of mile, according
to the report. The worm has also been
seen in the vicinity of Stratford.
One popularity of the worm is that
1t feeds only upon pigweed and the
Russian thistle, devouring the leaves
Of the latter plant, but leaving the
stem untouched. IL the insect con-
tinues to confine its diet to the two
weeds mentioned, 1t is unlikely farm
ers win make much Of an effort to ex-
terminate It.
CutWorms in South Dakota fields are
mostly conspicuous by their absence
this year, but obseryant farmers say
the ''millers," which lay the eggs from
which the cutworm is Matched, are
unusually numerous and unless care is
Exercised the cutworm will be on hand
In great numbers next spring. 1t Is
stated the miller lays its eggs in stub
BILE or other trash, and the way to pre-
vent the eggs Matching is for farmers
to pillow their stubble ground very deep
this fall.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
SCIENTIFIC SOIL STUDY
TO AID DAKOTA FARMERS

Fulton, S. d., Aug. DIR. A. n
Hume, the agronomist at the state col
lege at Brookings, S. D., is in Fulton
making an examination of the soil in
an effort to determine the cause Of u
partial crop failure and to suggest pos
sible operations that will have a tenI
dency to prevent such failures in the
future. Herman Blunmenberg placed
his automobile, with his son Arnum as
driver, It the service of the Hume
party and a section of Hanson county
six miles wide and nine miles long vas
gone over. Sketches were made of the
contour of the land; borings were made
and samples of the soil taken from the
farms of Herman Blumenberg, Mrs. j
G.. Reid, A. w. Soladay, George Miles.
Walter Slade and II. ID. Thompson,
These samples have been taken to the
laboratory at Brookings where they will,
be analysed and a report made as tc
the probable reason why, under certain
conditions, they do not produce a crop
This work is the beginning in South
Dakota of soil examination with o
view of finding M what it contains.
what ii needs and what treatment tc
give 1t in order to raise it to its maxi
mum of productive ability. During the
examination made DIR. Hume, who has
done much of this kind OF work in
Germany, several states and largely
In Illinois. said: II never turned o
soil-auger In better soil than right
here"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
MAD DOG INFLICTS
MANY BITES ABOUT
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Hogs Bitten Die of Rabies and
Children Are Rushed to
Hospital.

Sisseton, s. D., Aug. Am epidemic
Of ~hydrophobia In the country north
west OF Sisseton IL causing much ex-
citement and anxiety. A dog belonging
10 William II. Walker, a farmer, began
TO act in a peculiar name about two
weeks ago and bit several persons. No
attention was paid to the matter until
three OF Mr.. Walkers hogs, which had
been bitten by the dog, began to run
shout wildly and appeared to be In
fected with rabies. The hogs were
killed, but the farmer paid no further
attention to the matter, although he
and three children, as well as a neigh
Dor, William Brunette, and a child or
another neighbor. Henry Engle, had all
been bitten by the dog. 1t happened,
however, that while Maurice SCHNEIDER,
Of Sisseton, was In the vicinity the dog
snapped al him and bit him In the leg.
When the report reached town that
the hogs at the Walker farm had be-
rome infected, SCHNEIDER left In COM
pany with q local physician for Min
neapolis, where an investigation was
made of the heads of the hogs at the
Pasteur institute connected with the
state university. This proved TO he
satisfaction of experts that the hogs
had been infected with rabies, and
SCHNEIDER Immediately began treatment.
The discovery was wired back TO this
city and the three Walker children
went on to Minneapolis for treatment
last evening. William Brunette and the
Engle child were hurried to Fargo.
Walker has thus far refused to place
himself in a hospital, alleging that the
expense would be too great, and stat
ing that he has no fears In regard to
the matter personally.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
ASSESSMENT BOARD
CONCLUDES ITS WORK

Pierre, S. D., Aug. 2.-The state board
of assessment has finished its work as
an assessing board by completing he
assessment OF the telegraph and tele-
ohone companies. The valuation placed
on the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany was 1927. roo; Postal Telegraph
company, SI0,720; Continental Tele-
graph company, $25,S99. This company
Is a Milwaukee railroad proposition
along their Puget Sound line, and their
reports showed such enormous earn
ings that the board raised them from
$40. 600 valuation of last year. The
Minneapolis, st. Paul & Sault Ste. Ma
RE Telegraph company, $2,640. The
valuation of telephones was varied,
there being over 400 lines In the state;
the largest of these is the Dakota Gen.
trail. which was assessed S365,S45. over
GO telephone companies have not yet
reported, and the law allows the board
TO place an increase of rs per cent on
SUCH lines as a penalty for failure to
report.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
THOUSANDS CHANGE HANDS
ON THESE FOOT RACERS

Custer, S. D., Aug. 1T. j. Carroll.
manager of Sylvan Lake, has put up a
purse of $500 to be competed for by
Hamilton and Roman, who RAJ 100
yards in Lead Thursday, the former
winning in 10 seconds fiat. This match
will be held at Sylvan Lake, probably
next Sunday, and special trains will be
run from Deadwood and Hot Springs,
The distance will be IS yards and, as
Roman is a quicker man at the start,
it will be an Ven race.
Sporting blood is at fever heat re@
specting these athletes, owing to the
great moun of money that has
changed hands on them in the past tive
weeks. Romans hackers in Deadwood
lost $1,000 in the first race when Ron
en- was left at the tape. They declared
he could win yet, so another meet was
arranged and Hamilton won by a neck
and nearly $4,000 more of Deadwood
money dropped.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
LAD KNOCKED SENsELEss
BY pELTING HAILSTONES

Summit, s. D., Aug. 1.-The heaviest
rain OF the season visited northern
Douth Dakota yesterday. Hail, which
accompanied 1t, knocked senseless the
s-year-old son of o. r.. Olson, living
near Summit. and lightning killed four
horses In the same vicinity. In the VI
entity OF Summit more h five inches
81 rain fell. The storm began In the
vicinity OF Mobridge and was excessive
rs far east as Aberdeen and Groton.
From Groton To Webster there was
heavy rain. and east from Webster to
Minnesota 1t developed into a near
flood. To the south the storm extended
past Redfeld. but only a short dis
| tance north of Aberdeen.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
FINE STOCK EXHIBITS
WILL BREAK RECORDS

Mitchell, S. D., Aug. Wv. S. Hin
returned home this morning from his
trip to the North Dakota state fair as
Grand Forks last week. where he had
on exhibition his herd OF Red Poll
cattle. At the Fargo fair Mr.. Hill was
successful in landing the second prem
jun with his dairy COW Nancy, in the
dairy contest against fou Jerseys. In
the test the South Dakota COW showed
a better milking strain than the Jer-
seys. but lost out In other essentials.
Mr.. Hill Is the price president OF the
South Dakota state fair. having charge
OF the cattle department. He stated
that this year there would be a large
exhibit of cattle, and he believed it
would exceed the north state display.
The took in all departments will be-
better this year than last. and Mr.. Hill
predicts that the fair at Huron will be
one OF the best held in years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
CEMENT WORKERS STRIKE
FOR AN ADVANCE OF S1.2s

Aberdeen, s. D., Aug. l.-Cement
workers on tho new Milwaukee railway
buildings now in course OF construc-
ton here have struck for an increase
OF wages from $1.75 to SO per day. The
men claim the work of pushing heavy
MISCELLANEOUS loaded with the wet ce-
ment, all day long, is the hardest sort
Of work and worth more than the SITS
they have been getting. The labor
market Mere Is quite plentifully sup
the railroad VIII conclude to accede to
the mems demand
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
SOLDIERS HOME FULL; FUTURE
APPLICANTS ENTER BY TURN

Hot Springs. s. D.. Aug. THE state
soldiers home here has a larger mum.
Der OF members than has ever been
here before in the summer The record
shows 3T1 persons here this morning,
while the capacity is 300. This includes
all who are quartered here, officers and
help as we'll as members. In view of
the oyercrowding the board of man
ayers has notified every county audi
tor in the state that after August L any
applicant viii be received only when
there is a vacancy. Each application
received from county officials will be
numbered, and when there is a place
new members will be admitted in the
order in which they applied. This &C.
ton is imperative to do justice to those
here and others who wish to come. Tn.
der the administration Of Colonel Orr
the home is very popular n it's af.
fairs running smoothly.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
CROPS THAT ESCAPE DROUGHT
DECiMATED BY HAlLSTORM

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 2. Further
reports from the district near Hecla,
s. D., which was devastated by hail
ON July Is show the damage done to
have been greater than at first
thought. The storm started in Dickey
county, North Dakota, and ranged to
the southwark into this state, covering
an area from two TO six miles In width
and possibly 40 miles long, in which
growing crops We're totally ruined. It
is estimated the crops on 400 quarter
sections were destroyed. the average
money loss TO each quarter section be-
ing ST 1000, making a total loss OF at
least $500, 900. Crops in that section
had been exceptionally fine, possibly
the best in northern South Dakota this
year. and the loss Is all the more SER
ious on that account.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

I'm the west, says the Kansas City
Journal, many OF the farmers are
planting patches of alfalfa on the
south side of their homes. They have
found out that a field of growing all
falfa cools the temperature from 10 tc
20 degrees On a hot day. Alfalfa ID
filled with moisture and is death I'd
hot winds. which usually come from
the south. For the very opposite rea-
son the farmers do not aim now to
plant their wheat on the south side Of
their homes. Winds passing over
wheat stubble after harvest time will
raise the temperture from 10 TO 20
degrees.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
Will PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO
CARRY SETTLERS THROtIcH

Faith, s. d. Aug. 1.-THE Commer-
cIal club has secured special railroad
people or that branch OF the MIL
waukee railroad, according to an
nouncemellts made here this week. AS
q consequences. honaesteaders In that
part OF the state will be able to get
through The wfnter in much better
shape than they had anticipated. The
Commercial club viii take charge OF
the feed. seed and fuel business for the
town, and VIII see Ia II that none in
1.-THE Vicinity az Faith are allowed to
suffer for the lack OF feed for lfse-
Stock Or seed for next years crop.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

The common variety Of bee. known
Rs the honey bee, is thought by some
high authorities to have its original
horne among the woods and mountains
pr central Europe. The bee was un-
known in North America until the time
pr the settlement from the old world.
but II q thriven and multiplied enor-
mously in it's new home, especially In
he great west, where 1t is still known
among h Indians as the white mans
iy."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

When the Quakers came to Pennsyl-
vania IN 1852, the only Indians in the
peighborhood were the Delawares. who
had just been terribly beaten by the
Five Nations and forced into a treaty
by which they submitted TO be called
women n to surrender their toma-
hawks 1T was with these defeated
hnd Inundated Indians that William
Penn made his famous treaty under
the big elm. But he also had to treat
with the Five Nations.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

After tho fire that destroyed tine Gin.
rinnati Chamber of Commerce building
recently, oxyacetylene- cutting torches
were employed TO sever the steel
beams which lay in a tangled, twisted
mass over the place where the bodies
OF six victims OF the fire were supposed
TO be. The intensely hot flame, con-
centrated in a blow pipe pencil, cut
through the huge / beams, some Of
which were SO inches broad, In from
4 To 5 minutes. Frequently the same
beam was cut in several places, in
order that the pieces might be the
more rapidly removed. BY no other
method could the work have been per-
formed so quickly.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

The best walnuts in the world-at
least they have that reputation--are
those grown around Grenoble, France,
and a singular fact about them is that
at least three-qlarters Of the entire
production are transported across the
ocean to be eaten in New York. Bos-
ton. Philadelphia, Chicago and other
large American cities. The calcareous
soil of southeastern France appears to
be particularly favorable to the wal
nut. on the rising land at the base OF
the French Alps the nut trees often
form yeritable cultivated forests. The
finest variety, the mayette. has a light
coiored shell, and a broad, flat base,
or which it readily stands upright.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

Sherir John M. Townsend has ap-
pointed Miss Noble Spicer. rs years OF
age. the first woman deputy sheriff in
ptltchess county. SHE Is said TO be the
FIRST woman deputy in New York state
outside or the federal service.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

During the decade OF 1900-1909. the
fapital expended on railways In the
United Kingdom was s67l.677.000. an
increase Of only III per cent, compared
with the preceding decade. while the
gross receipts showed an increase of
{74.S07 1898. or LAG per cent. and the net
receipts $24s72l,s20, or 12.7 per cent
machinery. linens and paper stock.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

When the census returns are COM
plete, IL Will show that JOHANNESBURG
has a population within it's municipal
area Of close upon 100000, including
whites. natives and colored. Roughly
IL has been ascertained that there ara
III 500 Europeans. The natives total
10S. 140, of whom only 5.320 are females.
The colored community includes Asia.
tics. Chinese, ETC., and totals IL, 141. The
municipal censu for 1908 gave the
Europeans as 95,126. as against 12l. 900
today.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

The name of Oshkosh has passed in
TO the English language as a fayorite
expression with some of the humor-
lists" commented John Strange, late
lieutenant governor Of Wisconsin, but
1t Is a serious name among our people,
and lis OF Indian origin. The name Is
that Of the great chief who was at the
head Of the Msnominee tribe three gem
erations ago. His grandson is today a
powerful chief on the reservation of his
people. The Chief Oshkosh Of today Is
blessed with a prefix name Of Reginald,
and is, Of course, well educated. This
Menominee chief and his fellow tribes
men live near the town OF Shawano, on
Wolf river, and they are immensely
rich. The Indians of this generation
are inclined to farm and add to their
wealth, but they also have 1000, 0O0,0 600
feet Of virgin timber, which is coveted
by the ambitious white man."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11
SOUTH

Abbess Hilda, a stately figure who
walked in the great procession of wom-
en- s~uffragists to the Albert hall in Lon
don. is only one OF many who once
figured conspicuously in that nations
eye. Ladies OF birth and quality used
TO sit In council with the Saxon Witan.
I'm Wightred's great council" says
Gordon, "at C~econceld, in 694, the alb
Bosses sat and deliberated, and FIVE OF
them signed the DEGREES of the council,
along with the kings, bishops and
mobiles" Four ADDRESSES were summoned
10 parliament under later reigns, the
ADDRESSES of Shaftesbury, Barking, ST.
Mary. OF Winchester, and Wilton. In
the time OF Edward III, the countess OF
Norfolk, the countess OF Ormond, the
countess OF March, the countess of
Pembroke and the countess Of Athole
were summoned to parliament, but APP
parently they were not expected 10 APP
pear personally. These women were
content TO appear by proxy.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-11

The German General Electric society
now manufactures metallic hlament
lamps TO he run 1T the low tension OF
IA volts, giving lights Of 10, 16 and 25
candle power. They cost about hall
h price Of metallic filament lamps
made for tensions of 10 and 220 volts,
and are said TO be very durable. Their
Authorization is rendered possible by
means of transformers, which reduce
the tension. With high tension the FL
aments have to be long and thin, but
those used with low tension are short
er, thicker and cheaper. 1t Is asserted
that the light yield Of a lamp is in
creased when used at low tension
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-06
ERADICATE THE CHlCKENPOx
Disease 10 Not Necessarily Fatal and
Fowls Have Recovered With.
out Treatment.

Chckenpox, sometimes called sore
head, is disease which will be prev
alent at this time of the year among
the growing stock unless proper pre-
cautions are taken, says the Kansas
1ndustrialist. It is a contagious dis
ease, and spreads very rapidly among
the flock when it once gets Roadway.
It seems to affect the cockerels more
than the pullets. Because of its ap.
pearance on the comb and face of
the bird 1t should not be difficult
matter to eradicate the disease.
Symptoms.-Thed disease appears on
the comb. face and wattles of the bird
In the form Of yellowish nodules,
varying in size from a pin head to one.
fourth of an inch in diameter. These
nodules increase in size and turn dark
red. The disease should be treated
as soon as the first nodules are
noticed. It is not always fatal and
fowls have been known to recover
without any treatment. Insanitary
conditions and dampness seem to
cause the disease.
1reatment.-As it is q contagious
disease, the affected birds should be
removed from the flock Immediately.
If the nodules are removed with a
sharp knife, and the affected parts are
treated with carbolated vaseline, the
birds should recover in few days.
If the case is very far advanced the
sick fowls should be given few
grains each of sulphur and cream Of
tartar three times day, and oxide
Of zinc ointment should be applied to
the affected parts twice a day. The
latter treatment is recommended by
Doctor Lehman, and has proved sat.
isfactory remedy.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-06
New Rat-Proof Brooder.

man has invented a metal brooder
coop that should aid in saving many
chickens, because it is proof against
almost all things that fly, run or creep.
The coop is circular and made Of
heavy galvanized steel, so slippery
that insects cannot crawl up its side.
The top is conical and has ven
tilator at the apex. The door is per-
forated and slides around, while In
side is solid door by which the per-
forations can be closed, leaving only
the ventilator open, and nothing dan.
gerous can get in there. The mother
hen can be confined inside and the
little chicks allowed to run In and out
Of a small crack, by keeping the door
partly open, or the whole family can
be shut up safely inside over night.