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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
Be GOOD TO THE cow
light, Clean, FIy-Free Barns and COM
portable Surroundings Make a
Cow Do Her Best.
BY PROF. ROBERTSON COOK,
Engineering Department South pako
IA State COLLEGE.

I'd SS0SS SOtVHSs
Most of us have doubtless laughed
heartily over the accounts appearing
recently in so many papers of expert
ments which proved conclusively that
cows would give more and richer milk
when MIXED by pretty milkmaids to
the accompaniment of sweet music.
Many are the jokes and the tricks
which are being played on poor bossy
in these days of modern methods of
feeding and milking, to induce her to
make more money for her owner.
1t has long been an accepted fact
that light, clean, f1y-free barns and
comfortable surroundings do make a
COW do her best. The short sighted
policy Of many thrifty farmers who
still use dark, damp. foul smelling
barns for their cattle is hard to under
stand, when in every locality there are
deposits of sand and gravel. which
when mixed with cement make barn
or floor which is ideal in it's cool
cleanliness.
The farmer himself can, during
slack times, do the work and in this
way the first cost can be kept very
low.
Even If he can't .l.-e pretty milk.
maid and a string orchestra to make
his cows glad, the progressive farmer
can at least give them a light, clean
home and be money abe; after doing
| 90.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28


Geo. Aldritt, the famous horse
breeder of Bulkley, dropped in to
see Ye Editor the Saturday before
Christmas especially to see if he
owed anything on subscription.
George is one of those patriotic
citizens who always keep their
subscriptions paid up in advance,
and if they have forgotten about
it the rest of the year, invariably
visit the editors sanctum to see
that proper arrangements are made
for the reception of Santa Claus.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac for 1912

Before the great dronth "f 1901.
Hicks Almanac gave timely warn
ing. For over two years prior to
1911 the Hicks Almanac again
sounded warming of drouth dan
ger. And so for forty years this
same friend of all the people has
s,eadfastly refused .he offers OF
SPECTATORS and continued to warn
the public of the coming dangers
of storm and weather. As they
should have done the people have
nobly stood by Professor Hicks.
their noble public servant. who has $
grown old in their service. Send
only one dollar to Word & Works
Publishing Co, 340l Frank'in-ave
St. Lonis, Missouri, and get his
magazine and almanac both for a
year. The almanac alone, hne
b,,ok of $50 pages. is only SIC by
mail. Let everybody respond ane
receive the warnings of our ma
tional seer for the coming year.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

Our friends on the Reservation
will find Hicks Almanac for sale
ut A. E. Ronnc's post-trader store.
Every farmer and stockraiscr
should have one now, so as to be
planning their next seasons work
accordingly
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
Care Of Machinery.

Say, Mr.. Farmer. does your farm
machinery wear out quickly? Is it
always either out of order when you
need 1t most, or breaking down when
you are in tho greatest rush? 20 you
spend half your time patching up brok-
en- down or out Of order machines?
Why don't you try giving things a
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

The Gettysburg orchestra con-
sisting of Mrs Blakeslee and
Messrs Homberger and Albert
Toomey played to a large compa
ny of merry dancers, as hereto
fore announced. The supper was
served in the main dining room at
the Industrial School, by Mine
hosts Mr.. and Mis-. F.B4 4ongdon,
and besides including Juicy BIZ
valves in abundance the
head waitah," Mr.. Will Maui
cher, passed the platters with
all the combined elegance and
etiquette of Boston culture and
Southern chivalry Heres a ''tip"
to the next Forest City social
function]
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
Practical Economy.

A child in the family OF a farmer
near Atlanta. Ga. was thought to be
fatally Ill. and tho forehanded father
bought coffin for it. To his delight
the child recovered. For time the
man knew not what to do with the
coffin. but he placed four legs under It
and now uses 1t as water trough.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
F,tt,ra Procedure.

II you want money. go to strangers:
IL YOU want advice. go to friends; II
you want nothing. go to relations
Lippincott's.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
A RRlvAL & DEPARTURE
IA of u. S. Mail:
CLAUS'
WELCOM E

Several Unusual Features Again Fully Sus.
tain the Reputation Of the Hero
of the North
The Christmas program of the
Forest City school drew one of
the largest audiences that was
ever packed in Woodmen hall, the
number including Principal {. R.
Whitlock and other teachers of
the Cheyenne Agency school ac-
companied by twenty of their pu-
pills.
In the rendition of the cantata
s'Santa Claus Arrival" the per-
formers showed great improve
ment over their previous program
of five weeks ago. AS for the
audience, ''on the later occasion"
they did not so we'll enjoy the
second number of the program.
That. an improvised number for
which neither the teacher or pu-
pulls were responsible, was putting
out the fire and carrying the stove
bodily down stair. The only re-
dccming feature about this Incl
dent is a certainty that Forest
City audience will never be called
on to endure the like Of it again.
At the Cheyenne Agency
Boarding School the exercises
were both revelation and
a delight. besides most pleasant
surprise. to many of the Forest
t'isy people who attended in larger
numbers than ever before; aud tn
do the participants in the program
full justice. The Press should, by
rights. devote at least a full col
umn to it. Circumstances pre-
vent us from giving detailed
account this week. but the inspira-
tons and pleasures of the occa-
sion will last for much more than
one week longer, consequently in
our next issue we shall endeavor
to give our readers the names OF
1.-THE members Of the Band and alst
a full synopsis of the cantata.
.sSanta Claus. Sir Knight"
} The two surprises that greeted
the writer we're in the leader Of
the Band, Prof. G. r. Whitlock
who is the principal of the school
In this, the said writer, as we'll a.
! numerous others in the audience
were simply thrilled. The repre-
> sentative audience of almost 4O'
persons saw before it fo
the first time an experienced
and successful bandmaster sucl
> MS it had never seen before
And the proof of this little fact is
. OF the twenty members Of tn
Band. some 12 or more were schol
! ars of the school ranging in ag
from 10 to l6 years, who played t
: perfection with older and expert
y enced employees of the school an
y Agency. including Sup't Thos. j
: King .Jr. himself in ''regimentals
y (band nniform)-snrprise No.
e The versatile 'sColoner' handle
;. his snare drum with all the prec
IS sion and effect of a regular drum
"a major, while beside him sat anotl
IS er drummer-boy .Nndian) of b,
:e twelve years of age.
le M aud Ars now who ha,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

Mr. and Mrs Dow who have
been the guests of Capt Klnth and
family the past few weeks haye
gone out to their homestead
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
Farming Lands
FOR SALE

In ali sections of So. Dakota. Buy now
while prices are low.
Agents Wanted
For particulars, address
b. J. WERNER
ala6 Flouruoy-st, Chicago. Ill.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

The following from the News
published in the aspiring
"bridge city, of Mobridge, shows
how it is with other editors about
getting local news: ''News items
are hard to get. The weather
subject gets old, the usual routine
of saying a lot about nothing to
fill up space becomes monotonous.
1t you want a newsy paper, don't
hold back those locals"
Must be our brother editor has
cone man" office, too.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
Worth Of an Idea.

God bless the man with Az idea It
may be visionary but It starts some.
thing. That's it's g.orifcaticn.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

Bert Sulliysn homesteadcr
from Ada, Perkins.co, was in town
last night on his way to Miller
where he expects to spend the
balance of the winter. He has
just proved up his claim, sent his
family round by rail, and intends
to1return again as soon as the
country gets better developed.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

j. j. OLeary, who is in charge
of Thos. Hills horse ranch on the
Moreau river, was an overnight
visitor enroute to VanMeter to
spend q few days at Mr. Hills
home.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

A. E. Converse and family of
Gettysburg came over to spend a
few days with their daughter Mrs
Claude Joscelyn
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

Ye Editor enjoyed fine coun-
try Christmas dinner at Rev. A. G.
Damons, on the Nick Schlachter
ranch. Mr. and Mr. Ed Orsborn
were also their guests the same
day
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

Supt King expects to leave to-
morrow for Aberdeen to be absent
about week
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

M Wopllmen are hereby re-
minded ,t the next regular meet
ing of Forest City camp. January
9Th, when installation and other
important business is to be trans
acted
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

WANTED-Horses to pasture.
Good range, water and big warm
barn. IS per head. Fred Lynn,
Sec 5 ll7-73
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28
E. P, THORNE, Pun. & Pnor'r

Entered as second class matter at the Postoface
At Forest City. s. ID.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

A. C. Damon and son took a
trip to Gettysburg last Saturday,
the former to attend the teachers
meeting, returning Sunday.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

The Potter County Bank has
done an unusual thing this year in
getting out two different souve-
nlrs-both useful as we'll as orna-
mcntal-consisting of an improvd
leather money sack and CON-
bined thermometer and calendar
for 1912. Their Forest City pa
trons can get one, while the sup
ply lasts, by calling at the Pioneer
Store.
The Woodmen camp have decid-
ed on change of hall and at the
adjourned meeting Tuesday esTeh-
ing accepted Neighbor Kluth's
offer to let them use the lower
floor of his residence, which has
been unoccupied for some time.
The new location will be fitted up
for dances ard other social gath
erings as we'll as the regular meet
ings of the camp.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

Clifford Reed of Gettysburg ac
companled the orchestra over on
their visit to the Agency.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-12-28

Miss Marie Coaglon is home
from the Aberdeen Normal to
spend her holiday vacation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08
Grammar School Notes.

Samuel Pigg and Samual Rus
sci are absent from the first grade
on account of sickness
Carol Deck and Derese Jensen
have been absent on account OF
sickness.
The eighth grade girls played
an interesting basket ball game
with the High " school girls
Thanksgiving morning, the score
being 8 to 9 in favor of the eighth
grade.
The attendance of the third
grade pupils was almost perfect
for the last two months.
The eighth grade gave a Thanks.
giving program last Wednesday
afternoon including an exciting
debate. A few of the parents were
present and also the third AND
seventh grades.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08
Communication.

Owing to the fact of being I'M
able to collect my accounts, l was
forced to make an assignment to
my creditors, thus doing the right
thing to those to whom / am in
debted. / thank those of my Gus
toners who have so kindly pat
ronized me for the last six years,
and always paid their accounts
promptly and to those on whose
account / have to make this as.
signment / wish to say, They
best know whether it was necessary
to have this contemplate dis
honesty on their conscience.
II. BARR.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08
Blue Valley Items.

Last Friday the primary room
of the Blue Valley school gave a
Thanksgiving and Puritan pro-
gram, and County Superintendent
Wilson and the pupils of the
higher room were the honored
guests.
Earl Coleman, who has been
seriously ill, is better.
Sidney, daughter, Of Marion
Post, 8 years old, is dangerously
ill with heart trouble.
Mrs. Joal Atkinson will start in
few days for Missouri, for a visit
with relatives. Mr.. Atkinson ex.
poets to spend several weeks in
Colorado and will leave about the
same time.
E. E. Weaver has new piano
at his home.
Bert Coleman is erecting a new
house on his % acres recently
purchased near Victory.
Station Post, brother of Mrs.
John Hudson, is very low with
neuralgia of the heart and there
is but little hope of his recovery,
He is at the Hudson home, 5 miles
northwest of Meridian. Mr.. Post
came to this section from Califor-
MIA, some time ago, with his wife,
and has been employed in photo:
graphic view work. He is cousin
of Isaac Post.
s. H. Grundahl's little girl is III
with pneumonia. Ell
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08
Wedding Bells.

At the residence of the brides
grandparents, DIR. and Mrs.
s. NJ. G. Reynolds, in Meridian,
last evening occurred the wedding
Of Miss Ella Robena Percifeld
aud Mr.. Edward Bartlett. Jr., the
ceremony being performed by
Rev. J. Fl Ross, of Boise AT
1880 o'clock to the soft strains Of
a wedding march played by Miss
Helen Hunt, the couple appeared
before the assembled guests, and
the ring ceremony was used The
bride looked very pretty in gown
Of beautiful white silk, carrying a
shower boquet Of white roses.
The rooms were tastetully dec
Grated with ferns, white roses and
carnations.
After the ceremony and con.
gratulations. an elegant two course
| luncheon was served. The in.
vited guests were: Mr.. and Mrs
/ Elmer Sims, Mr.. and Mrs. $. G.
Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Woods, Mr. and Mrs. $. FL. Grit
liths, Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Mar
sters, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mr.
and Mrs. Oren fairfield, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Guy Remington, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo Walker, Mr.. and Mrs
u G. Beam, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 81
Cocker, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
| Champliu, Mesdames r. G. Lock,
wood, s. l.. Champlin, Emma
EChapman. Cora Doherty and Mary
lGuymoD, aud the Misses ADJ
Stout, Apal Burns, Laura Vickers
Mr.. Thaddius Stephens.
4 A handsome lot Of gifts were
presented to the couple. The
bride has spent good portion OF
her life in Meridian and her many
good qualities has attracted host
Of friends who wish her a lifetime
of happiness in her new relation
The groom has residedin Meridian
for about two years, and is an ex
pert employed at Beams bakery
Ed is popular with everyone anc
is to be congratulated on his goot
fortune.
The couple will take shor
! wedding trip to Shoshone, anc
!: will later settle down in cottag'
in Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08

DIR. Joseph Dorsey gave a lee
ture on the Prevention and Cure
of tuberculosis" at the M. e.
Church last night. He also had
the Idaho Young Peoples Asso-
ciatieu's exhibit there. The white
plague claims 100000 victims in
the United States alone every
year. 1t is estimated that there
are 10000 cases of this disease in
our own fair state with a pop
ulation of barely $4,000 people.
No one need have this disease
save those who are ignorant of
the ways of prevention and cure.
The lecture and exhibit was
given under the auspices of the
School Board.
Mrs. d. w. McFadden and
young children left Saturday
for Arrow Rock, where they
will join MIR. McFadden, who has
been employed there for some
time The supplies for the Arrow
Rock postoffice were received
through the Meridian office
and these Mrs. McFadden
took her and opened the
Office there one day this week
The family still retain their Mer.
idian residence property and We
hope they will return some day tc
occupy it.
Wednesday evening about 4C
friends and schoolmates of Miss
Lillian King gave surprise party
| in her honor at the home of w. l.
Jamison southwest of town. The
young lady will leave Saturday
with her parents for Boise where
they will make their home in the
! future.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08

FL. Barr announced Wednesday
that he had made voluntary as
Segment in favor of his creditors,
Poor collections is said to have
been the cause. The liabilities to
wholesome grocery firms amount
to $1,000, and Wednesday d. j. A..
Dirks, representing the Boise
Association Of Credit Men, Ltd,
came down and took charge of the
store and Is making an inventory Of
the stock 1t is not expected that
the stock will quite pay for the in
debtednsss, although it should
come close to doing so, Mr.,
Dirks says the store will be con-
tlnued. Mr.. Barr however will not
remain as manager, as he volun-
tarily relinquishes his duties.
The Boise Psyette Valley Spray
Manufacturing 90. and Meridian
Fruit Products Co. have merged
their stock and are now one COM
pany The paid-up stock of the for
mer was $4,000 the latter $1,000,
and it is all owned by local people.
The officers are: Charles Pickett,
president; George Parkin, Vice.
President; ], A. Fenton, secretary,
Il, @. Pfaffie, treasurer; s. ii,
Griffiths, factory manager, S. &,
Wilson will be sales manager. and
will look after the market for the
fruit products.
Last Saturday evening several
of Meridian's young people at
tended the monthly meeting OF
the Young Peoples Society and
Christian Endeavor at the Hedges
home. After a business meeting al
which the officers were elected for
the coming year general good
time was had, the evening being
spent in games, music and laugh.
ter. A bounteous oyster supper
was served after which all depar,
ted for their homes declaring the
Endeavor workers royal entertain.
ers.
The members Of the Meridian
Christian Women's Missionary
Society will observe G. w b. M
day at the Christian church Sun.
day morning, Dec. 10th. Special
music and good sermon on work
being doRe by the @. w. B. M. by
Rev. Gillian. Offering will be
taken that all may share in this
good work All welcome.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08
Meridian and Vicinity.

Mrs J w Beckdolt ~ among
those III with Is grippe.
whyldoss your residences have
10 81 painted every three years I
V Richardson.
Mrs. Geo. Marcellus has a ser.
ious ulcer on her eye. and has had
the doctor recently,
Frank SpesIman has gone TO
Baker City, Oregon, 70 visit
friends
Miss Ollie Slater was home over
sunday from Vale, Oregon, where
she is teaching school
A baby arrived a the home o.
Mr. Lopez, Spaniard residing
near The J. J Jonesplace Monday,
Walter Hssse has been troubled
with intiammatory rheumatism
these days and has been IN the
doctors care
The regular meeting Of the
g. w. Is. NJ society was held this
week. with Mrs Il. X, Deck.
For sale; 10 head Of Poland
China Bosrs, Pedigree with every
one. VT 1875 pounds each. Ind.
phone s66. Al p Wolfe, Meridian.
Thirtssn for the price Of a
dozen, Tor your Christmas photos
II taken bsfore the 10Th Of Decem-
Der. Newell Gallery, Meridian.
Phone for appointment, Ind. 100.
ROCK SPRINGS COAL. We
have plenty Of this coal ON hand
now. Fill your bins aud don't be
out this winter. Union Coal n
Feed Co, Meridian.
Before buying your Christmas,
and Wedding presents don't TAI
to see Mrs, Wayland's hand
painted china at Leininger''
jswelry store, Meridian.
Mira. Homer Champlin. Of
Grangsyille, 10 the guest Of hsl
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. b
Powers, in Meridian, Her hus
band 10 now employed as posta
clerk on run" between Grange
vile and Lewiston.
Henry jackson and w. IL
Hamilton have gone into the dairy
business and are already supply,
ING 4 Boise trade with milk, A
good.sizsd dairy herd will be KEEP
ON the jackson farm, / l.2 mile'
EAST Of Meridian,
The following are the dates OF
which the remaining numbers o
the Lecture Course will appear
Sias, Lecture, Dsc so. Green
Humorist, Feb. Srd. Euphonial
Quartet, Jan. 10th. Enterpiol
Glee Club, March Let.
For Sale One black geldinl
20 years old weight 1900 beauty
One apAn Of matched mules eli
months old. One two year o.
heller just fresh. ~ miles ), /
Of Meridian. Ind. phone. @, \
Madden.
HARBERT BROS, Boise, will
cell or trade for anything on earth
We have land aud city property
stores. hotels. restaurants, shops
livestock and business proposition
Herbsrs Bros., 50l Soma bldg
Ind 1881. Bell 246Y
Harbert Bros. have traded ID
Ed Nswhouse 40.acres II mile
southwest Of Meridian, valued 9
$4,000 TO Il. E. Hoyns, for th
iattsr's 4.room houss In Bcis'
with an automobile. Mr., Hoyn
win move out early next spring,
The Progressive Supper" az
nounced to be given tonight 1
the Odd Fellows hall was post
ponsd until next Thursday eyenin
at the same place. This 10 to b
given BY the Ladies' Aid Of th
u. E. Church, and all are inyiteS
Wstsr IL in the irrigation lei
erals 81 thu Ridenbaugh. and wa
started last Wednesday. Thi
sili give those using eistsrns
chance to flI up. Director Bal
Lar saws Aha naiar will rarnain 1
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-08

S. H. Grundahl's little girl is iii
with pneumonia. BIZ
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-02-24
p Years A'gyo,1.
Taken from the Files of the Inter Ocean at that date
To ,Mr. and Mrs. John F. Cowan,

\ To ME-, and Mrs. John F. Cowan,
14enday Huoruingg, . daughter. -
4 Mrs. : A.. q. Whippke and children
returned :fropa, a.; months: visit: at
Northfeld, their former home, on
Thursdays train.
Capt. Herman made flying trip to
st Paul this week, Miss. Herman is
visiting friends at Minnewaukan.
w! A. Hamilton has accepted the
position OF bookkeeper in the Inter-
Ocean Office and will have charge Of
che financial end Of the establishment.
A. D. Cleveland has returned to Dur
and, NJ He writes that he made the
Grip in 20 hours from Devils Lake over
tefe Manitoba and the Northwestern.
Miss Ruger left Monday evening for
Ca1Ifornia. She will spend the winter
with her brother, Gen. Ruger at the
Preside, near San Francisco.
Fred A. Baker left Saturday for
whitehall, wis, and may visit Cali
9ornia before returning.
Wn. Sparks and, wife and Henry
Lake and wife left for Canada Mon
day evening to spend the winter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-02-24
we'll. = TRAINED
FIRE IN scHooLdtAsT MONDAY
MORNING SHOWED. Chill
DREN's TRAINING. -

The excellent drilling which the
children of the high, school building
have was displayed when the alarm Of
fire was. given at 1890 A. NJ, last
Monday. The children filed out of the
building in perfect order, like. clock
work, and the entire building was emp
tied in very few minutes.
This drilling. proves a; great benefit
to worrying parents who have the safe
ty Of their children at heart, and it! lis
indeed with great satisfaction that
they learn Of the perfect training that
is being maintained in this particular
and congratulations are due the excel
lent corps. of teachers.
The fire which originated in the
basement. was extinguisheds before the
fire department arrived, although the
fire ladies made, a, hurried~run-, Little
damage resulted, ~