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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
ASToNISHED THE GOOD MAN
Preacher Might Well Have Cause to
Wonder at Contents of Note
Delivered to Him.

Just as the minister was about to
begin his sermon the woman remem-
bered that she had left the gas burn
ing in the range oven. Visions of a
ruined dinner and a smoky kitchen
stared her in the face. She borrowed
a pencil from the young man in the
next pew and scrubbed a note. With
murmured Hurry" she thrust It
into the hand of her husband, an ush-
er, who came up the aisle at that mo-
ment. He, with an understanding nod,
turned, passed up the aisle, and hand
ed the note to the minister. The wom-
an saw the act in speechless horror
and shuddered as she saw the min
lister smilingly open the note and be-
gin to read, but her expression of
dismay was fully equaled by the look
Of amazement and wrath on the good
mans face as he read the words: go
home and turn off the gas!"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Bulgarian "KoIeda."

In Bulgaria "Koleda," as Christians
is called, is marked with many quaint
ceremonies. One is called "Koledars, u
the name given to a band Of boys,
mostly, who go about proclaiming that
the season of fasting is over, and her
aiding a reign of feasting and merri-
ment. Each Koleda party numbers
seven-the Old Man, the Old Woman,
the Crumb Picker (who collects the
presents and money, while the Old
Man and Old Woman play the fooD,
and Four Singers, who carol out the
Christmas songs. The attire of the
Koledars is most grotesque, and their
procession is Joined by huge crowd
Of townspeople, who take great de.
light in the antics Of the testers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
COSTS LESS THAN SIS
CENTS A BUSHEL TO
RAISE WHEAT IN
CANADA.
A FREQUENT QUESTION AN
SWERED.

Western Canada probably suffered
less from weather conditions during
the year of 1911 than did almost any
other portion of the country. Seeding
was most successful and the growing
conditions up to July were never bet
ter. Crops of all kinds showed won
derful growth at that time and were
universally good, but there was not
the usually excellent ripening weather
In August and the effects of this were
felt. Many fields that late in July
promised 40 and so bushels yield Of
wheat were reduced to 25 and 80 BUSH
els, while some of course gave the
full expectancy and others somewhat
less. The quality was also lowered.
In face of these conditions, 1t is found
that during the months Of September
and October, the total amount Of con-
tract wheat marketed and inspected
was about 20 million bushels, which
realized total of 1871 million dollars,
the average price for this wheat be-
ing 97% cents; that below contract
for the two months was little over
Is million bushels, which at an aver
age price of 8912 cents per bushel
realized little over eleven million
dollars, or grand total for all wheat
of 80 million bushels, which realized
a total of a little over thirty-one mil
lion dollars.
On the first of November, there
was in the hands of the farmers of
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
for sale and seed about 100 million
bushels of wheat, from which fact
some idea may be had of the value
of the wheat crop of 1911.
A careful canvass made by the Win
nipeg Free Press made of a number
Of men farming in a large way indi-
Gates that even with the extreme ex-
pense Of harvesting the crop, which
has been caused by the bad weather
and difficulty in threshing, wheat has
been produced and put on the market
for less than 81 cts. bushel The
average freight rate Is not over 10
cts. per bushel. This would make the
cost of production and freight GO cts.
and would leave the farmer an actual
margin on his low-grade wheat of
171a cts. and for his high-grade wheat
Of 1914 cts; and though this is not
as large a profit as the farmer has
every right to expect, it is a profit
not to be despised, and which should
leave a very fair amount of money to
his credit when all the expenses Of
the year have been paid, unless the
value of low-grade wheat sinks very
much below its present level.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
ECZEMA DISFIGURED BABY

Our little boy Gilbert was troubled
with eczema when but a few weeks
old. His little face was covered with
sores even to back of his ears. The
poor little fellow suffered very much.
The sores began as pimples, his little
face was disfigured very much. We
hardly knew what he looked like. The
face looked like raw meat. We tied
little bags Of cloth over his hands to
prevent him from scratching. He was
very restless at night, his little face
itched.
I'VE consulted two doctors at Chi
cage, where we resided at that time
After trying all the medicine of the
two doctors without any result, we
read Of the Cuticura Remedies, and
at once bought Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Following the directions
carefully and promptly we saw the
result, and after four weeks, the dear
child's face was as fine and clean as
any little baby's face. Every one who
saw Gilbert after using the Cuticura
Remedies was surprised. He has a
head of hair which is pride for any
boy of his age, three years. We can
only recommend the Cuticura Rene
dies to everybody" (SignedD Mrs. H.
Albrecht, Box SS3, West Point, Neb.,
Oct. 26, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere, a sample of
each, with 32-page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,"
Dept. IA L, Boston.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
MEXICAN mothers find one
day Of Christmas merrymak-

y ing distracting enough for
their children, how would they like to
live in Russia, where work is often
suspended for fortnight, while all the
people keep holiday.
Even the poorest peasant has a tree
and 1t Is harvest time for beggars, for
no one will refuse him anything.
In some Of the country districts the
boys dress as animals, and led by 9th.
er boys as keepers, march through the
streets headed by band of boys max.
ing dreadful music with harsh sound.
ing instruments. These professions go
from door to door, pound until they are
admitted, and all given food and drink,
and two small pieces Of money.
All over Scandinavia a week is given
to merrymaking. Every one goes to six
o'clock church on the dark Christmas
morning, and in the evening every
home in the land is illuminated. They
have wonderful trees, around which
grown people and children dance and
sing. The Scandinavian child is very
good to the poor on Christmas and
!akes gifts and food to poor families.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

At the tender age of three mascu
line conceit had gripped that small
boy with a relentless clutch. He had
kissed little girl of three, and she
was rubbing her lips vigorously.
"You mustn't do that again." said
the boys mother. She doesn't like
it. Just see how hard she is trying
to rub your kiss off,"
"Oh, no, she amt" said the boy.
"She is trying to rub 1t in"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

The following story is told Of Dr.
Boyd Carpenter, the bishop Of Ripon
In the days of his early ministry there
came to him one day young man and
a maiden, very bashful, very self-con.
scious, and on very obvious errand
Are you Mr.. Carpenter" asked the
young man in a faltering voice
Yes" was the reassuring reply
Il am Carpenter-andj joiner"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Wonder What Whistler Said.

Robert Henri, the New York paint
err was talking about those million
aires who buy, merely to show off
doubtful "old masters" at fabulous
prices.
Their knowledge of art" Mr.
Henri said, us about equal to that oil
the sausage manufacturer who said
to Whistler:
What would you charge to do me
in oil?"
Ten thousand" answered Whist
Ter, promptly
But suppose furnished the oil?
said the millionaire '-Exchange.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
I'm to Both,

Harry Lauder, landing from the
Saxonia, told New York reporter a
new story.
TITS story" he began, about one
of your American peereses, lady of
striking independence. She rang for
her maid the other afternoon and
said very sharply:
"'Yvonne, II | catch you and my
husband kissing again, one of you
will have to co."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Good.

The Father-But what special
qualifications has your school that
might interest my son?
The Principal-Just tell him that
we overlook the Hudson and non-at-
tendance at classes.-Puck.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Both Sides,

She-Just look at the trouble
money can get you into.
He-Yes, but look at the trouble 1t
can get you out of.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

The defeated candidate is surprised
at the number Of misguided men who
failed to vote for him.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTEL ESS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
showing II is simply Qulnlne and Iron In asteless
form, and the most effectual form. For grown
people and children % cents
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma'
ton allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c q bottle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

A cheerful liar is more entertaining
than a gloomy truth teller.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

Smokers find Lewis Single Binder Sc
cigar better quality than most l0c cigars.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

One pugilist never offers to fight an
other lust for fun
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

And one touch of fashion makes a
lot of women look like freaks.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

tom of bringing in the yule." In al
most every family in England the boys
and girls gather about the burning
log on Christmas eve to sing carols
and tell Christmas legends. Often the
children who live in the country as
sist at the dragging in Of the huge
log.
An English child would not feel it
was Christmas if there was not a bit
of mistletoe hanging in the hall, under
which the unwary are kissed soundly.
Little and big eat the rich and blazing
plum pudding, and all join in the sing
ing of Christmas carols and church
going.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

family goes to the wood and cuts a
straight young oak, which he drags
into the room where the family awaits
him, saying as he does so: Good even
ing and a merry Christmas!"
Then the children shout back: MAY
God grant both to thee and mayst thou
have riches and honor"
With this they shower their father
with corn and the tree is thrown on
the fire to burn until Christmas morn.
ing, when it is greeted with pistol
shots.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

dren of Germany. 1t combines the
Christ child-which we Americans are
prone to forget-and Santa Claus.
The whole day is full of cheer; fam
lilies feast and go to church; pres
ents are simple, but in every home is
a blazing tree hung with cakes, color
ed candles and gifts. 1t is a pretty
sight to see the children march in to
see their tree, singing as they go, 20,
Tanner Baum" 20, Fir Tree), to the
air of Maryland, My Maryland"
In many German towns just as the
bells ring to usher in Christmas,
every window in every house is quick
ly lighted. Then the children are up
bright and early, even the tiny babies,
to go to six o'clock church. Often each
child bears a candle to illuminate the
church.
The German Kriss KiDgle has one
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

horrid habit that our jolly old st. Nick
would scorn. He generally leaves in
the stockings bunch Of switches in
case they should be needed before his
next call.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-13
Notes of a Second Century Trial

Speratus said: at is an evil conviction to COM
NIT murder, to bear false witness"-
saturninns said: do not be parties to such
madness this"
Cittinus said: I'VE fear none but the Lord, our
God, who is in the heavens"
Donata said: Honor to Caesar as Caesar. but
worship to God"
Vestia said: 81 am a Christian"
Seconda said: what am want to remain"
Proconsul saturnnus said to speratus: Dust
thou persist in being Christian"
sparatus said: 81 am Christian" And with
him all the others agreed
Proconsul Saturninus saidi do you want time
to decide?"
speratus said; "In so righteous matter there
is nothing to be decided"
that box?"
Sparatus THE books and the epistles OF Paul.
righteous man"
Proconsul saturninus: you have thirty days
time; consider Welt"
Speratus said again: 81 am Christian" And
all consented
Proconsul Saturninus read the sentence: "Spe-
ratus, Nartzaus, Cittinus Donata, vesta, seconda
and the others, having confessed that they live
cording to the Christian rite, having refused the
privilege offered to them to return to the usage OF
the Romans, and perseverng in their obstinacy. are
condemned to death"
Speratus said: Let US give thanks to God"
Nartzaus said: To-day martyrs In para
disc Thanks be TO Cod"
Proconsul Saturninus ordered the marshal TO an
that speratus Nartzalus. Cittinus, Vetuvius
Felix. Aquilinus, Letanzius. Januarius, GeAerosa,
Vestia Donata and seconda condemned
/. All said, "Let US give thanks to Cod
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-13
| / |
I&*#

been arrested at Scilt, in Numida, charged with
refusing to by the genius of the Roman
They ned stenographers in those days, but
they had court clerks and the Latin minutes of
trial to be found in the archives of Rome whence
they have been dug out by Prof Attilio De March,
who publishes them in the appendix to his book
of the record:
Carthage, on the 18th day OF July, Presente and
Claudian. being consuls Speratus Nartzalus and
Cittinus, Donata, SecondR and Vestia being led
the hall of audience, the Proconsul Saturninas said
You can always merit the clemency of our lord the
emperor you turn to good intentions"
seperatus said; I'VE have done evil; never
have we lent ourselves to works of iniquity have
never cursed; rather have given thanks when we
were abused, and withal have respected our en-
peror."
Proconsu Saturninus said 1--WE. too, are re-
ngious, and religion is simple; swear by the
genius OF our lord the emperor and pray for his
health; this you also ought 20 do"
sparatus said: III thou wilt listen to me quietly
will tell thee the mystery of simplicity"
saturninus: LAS know that thou are about to
speak evil of sacred things will listen to thee
Swear rather by the genius OF the lord emperor
sparatus: II know not the kingdom of this
world. but am 8 servant Of that God whom no man
nor can see with these eyes Thief never was,
and when was in debt always paid for know my
Lord, the King OF Kings and Emperor Of all peoples {"
ssturninus said to the others; "Give up these
conyactcnss'
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-13
Our Gases Communities.

The population of these GASES promises to be the
highest type of American manhood and womanhood
The conditions are almost Utopian. Each settlement
will be of wellto-do farmers, who carrying
intensive cultivation and making comfortable in
comes with less work than is possible in any other
part of the country. The farms, being small, are
close together, and the people have community of
interests which leads to cooperation and social
ganization They will market their fruits and crops
in common, and will form combinations to get the
best prices and to raise the best products This is
already being done in the fruit regions There will
also be financial combinations of the settlers estab
lish factories in their various communities
Libraries and Schools.
The schools which have already been started upon
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-13
U1czE sSAz1 rs ZZO0DzVE ZHE DESERZY

deem them, but in no case are they anything like
the value of the land when redeemed It is estimated
that the cost of reclamation will amount to about
$50 per acre. and In nearly every project
the water is the land, it is worth 500 and upward
per acre. In the of bearing orchards, as 1 have
said it may sell for $1,000 or more.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-13

now being reclaimed has its special crops vary
ing according to climate and soil, and those who
would settle receive full information concerning
them by writing to the government officials
How to Get q Farm.
But how does get farm these fertile
GASES? The lands allotted under much the same
terms the homestead law, that the settlers
must pay the actual cost of erecting the dams and
making the irrigation works which put the water
upon the lands They must also pay small rental
cost each for the Of the water. The
payment for the land is made in ten annual INSTALL
ments, the money all going back to the government.
When the works paid for the land and the works
will belong to the community, and they will be to a
certain extent under the secretary of the interior for
the future. The scheme provides against monopoly.
No has the right to own more than 100 acres on
any of the tracts and the units of ownership are
low ten In other projects they forty
and in others eighty.
If the land is taken up under the homestead law,
the settler must live It for five years before he
get title, and this is whether the land has
water yet not. The amounts paid for water vary
with the cost of the irrigation works needed to re-
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-13

place in the year of Our Lord $50, before
the Proconsul SatuTninus at Carthage. The
prisoners were a band of Christians
eight men and four women, who had
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-21
Machine Gun Company.

Watertown.-The organization of the
first machine gun company in South
Dakota was completed here when six
ty men enlisted at the close Of a public
meeting. This company will be a sep
arate organization of the South Da-
kota National Guard.
Equipment has been furnished by
the federal government, consisting Of
three of the latest rapid fire mounted
guns. The necessary apparatus for
target practice will be set up at Camp
Roosevelt, and the company Will be-
gin work as soon as the officers are
elected, which will probably be next
week. The entire equipment is valued
at 10000.
The organization of this company
makes necessary the mastering out of
both the signal corps and hospital
corps, the former Watertown organi-
cations of the guard.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-21
Attack Hard Law.

Rapid City.-The nineteenth annual
session Of Western South Dakota
Stock Growers association closed
with an executive committee meeting.
II. F. Dawson Of Pine Ridge, presi-
dent, and the rest of the officers were
reelected by reclamation. The ac-
ton on the herd law was a feature.
the excursion committee deciding to
use the referendum. This will be
done by securing $500 signatures to a
petition before June 4, and prevent
the law becoming operative for two
years. 1t is believed this will be
easy.
The association now has 500 men,
bers, a gain of 20 per cen in the past
year.. During nineteen years exist
ence the association has paid 1926, 900
for advancement of the range stock
interests. Three hundred thousand
cattle were marketed from South Da-
kota during 1910.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-21
A Military BULL"

The Hibernian method OF statement
may be p~aradoxical, but 1t often hits
the truth squarely on the head. j. II.
Settle tells, in Anecdotes OF Soldiers"
Of ar old private who was wounded at
the charge of kassassin.
At one time after the war he was
describing the part he played IN the
battle-of the long wait with tense
nerves, the advance. the trot, the gal.
iop. the charge; how a rider two yards
from him fell dead In the saddle; how
the men set their teeth to win.
And what struck you most when all
was over and you looked back on it?1
asked a hearer.
The old soldier paused for reflection.
then solemnly. and with the utmost
simplicity said:
What struck me most forcibly, sir.
was the bullets that missed me-"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-21
MARRY WEALTHY FARM GIRLS
Indiana Teacher Tells Rising Genera
tion How to Become Successful
and Prosperous.

Kokomo, Ind.-A unique solution OF
the problems that confront a young
man who wishes to become a prosper
Gus and practical farmer was given be-
fore the Howard County Farmers in
stitute here by Edwin c. Druley.
Others had suggested that the young
man must cater to society and the
theatcr and get acquainted with "city
folk" but Mr.. Druley brought the dis
cussion to an abrupt close when he
said:
The best. thing for a young man
like that to do is pick out a wealthy
farmer, get a job on his farm. then
marry n OF his daughters"
That remark brought considerable
laughter, but 1t was said with serious
ness. Sam Lovejoy, speaking on the
same subject, said:
THE young farmer must go in so
ciety a bit, attend shows and smoke
a trife, otherwise he is not in it
these days"
This brought 4 sharp retort from. G.
l.. Gates, who shouted:
mo young farmer ever smoked him.
self into success or procured a farm
by attending the theater splitting and
chewing, nor did he ever roll the
soil out by shutting cards. BY econ.
omy and good management a yourl
man may buy a farm"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-21
Frank Work.

is perhaps the secret of his success
He could lose $106, 900 on sugar and
eat a hearty luncheon within the
same half hour. as he actually did one
day in Delmonico's.
Work was a famous horseman. His
harness horses were of national repu-
tation. He vas arrested on many 90
casions for fast driving through the
streets Of New York. He had a strong
prediction for horses of a gray color
and he would never consent to sell
any horse he possessed. Some of his
broken-down old champions survive
him now in the pasture lots where he
had pensioned them.
The dead millionaire was of irasci-
BILE temper and had many bitter quar-.
rels with relatives and friends. He
leaves his wealth to Mrs. Peter Coop
er Hewett, his daughter, and to the
children of Mrs. Fanny Burke-Roche.
his other daughter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-21
THAT is WHAT THE CITIZENS OF
BELLE BOURcHE DID IN
FOUR DAYS.
HAPPENINGS OVER 1.-THE STATE
What 10 Going On Hero and There
That 10 Of Interest to the Read.
ers Throughout South Da.
kotA and Vicinity.

Belle Fourche.-If a person were to
assert that a city in western South
Dakota raised SIS for each man, wom-
an and child in the city by public do
nation. 1t would sound like a fairy tale.
The people of Belle Fourche know
that it can be done, for they just did
It.
Fer years B, tie county has needed
a new court horse. The old frame
structure, which has served it's time,
was but a relic CT the frontier days.
The opening OF vast opportunities for
Lomesarkers in this TART Of tie state,
causing a charge il the conditions.
made the people ci this ely realize
that if they put tnei, whole vim into
the fight they hal within their grasp
the making of a city. Two factories
are now being Guided here, q federal
building is promised; but these are not
enough. They wanted a court house
which would be a credit to the coun-
ty, and at the some time not place too
hard a burden upon the shoulders of
the men who came here to build a
nome. TIE commercial club took the
matter ur, and fer two weeks ways
and means and plans were discussed.
Finally the decision was reached that
there was but n way, and that was
for the people Of this city to do it
themselves. Assessment rolls were
made and the collecting placed in
charge Of a committee.
The commissioners have accepted
the money and work will be started at
once on the building, or at least as
soon as plans can be accepted, bids
advertised for and contracts let.