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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21
Cultivate Self-Control.

When the worries and cares Of the
day fret you, and begin to wear upon
you. and you chafe under the friction
be calm. Stop, rest for a moment,
and let calmness and peace assert
themselves. II you let these irritat.
ing, outside Influences get the better
Of you, you are confessing your IN.
ieriority to them, by permitting them
to dominate you. Study the disturb
ing elements, each by Itself, bring all
the will-power of your nature to bear
upon them, and you will find that they
will. one by one. melt into nothing.
ness, like vapots fading before. the
sun.-From Self-Control, by William
George Jordan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21
KANSAS COWS
MAKE RECORDS
Car1otta Gave 1878 Pounds Of
Milk In One Year - Fairly
Good Average Yield Is
5000 Pounds.

If COW gives 5000 pounds Of milk
a year most men are satisfied. This
Is a fairly good average yield. But
here are some two-year-old Ayrshires
tht surpass that figure by a long way.
Their work was described by Prof. O..
Z. Reed, head Of the dairy depart.
ment, in the annual institute. Here
are the records:
Canary Belle, 1918 pounds Of milk
and 437 pounds Of butter, 81 per cent
test.
Fearnot of Oakdale, 5,21S pounds of
milk and 292 pounds Of butter, 4.0S
per cent test.
Johanna of juneau, 1851 pounds of
milk and 935 pounds of butter, 3.72
per cent test.
Rose of Oakdale, 1856 pounds of
milk and 30S pounds Of butter, 4.42
per cent test.
Any one Of these cows would sup
port a family Of five persons. Such
COWS probably could be bought for
SITS or 5000, but not at the college.
The cost of feeding the ration, and the
income, may be gagged for all the
group by referring to the history OF
Johanna of juneau, a model family
COW; Johanna ate, every day, thirty
pounds of silage, ten pounds of alfalfa
had, and nine pounds of grain, con.
sisting Of four parts of corn, two parts
OF bran, and one part Of cottonseed
meal. This ration cost IS a month.
1t was fed as described only when the
COW was giving the highest yield. One
pound Of the grain ration was allow.
ed for every three pounds Of milk, SO
that when Johanna gave ~ pounds Of
milk day she received 9 pounds Of
the grain. o."
Johanna gave S93 gallons Of milk
which sold in Manhattan for 80 cents
q gallon, s cents a quart, or s2S5 rs
Not a bad kind Of a COW to have
around. And, by the way, a gallon Of
milk weighs eight pounds. Professor
Reed told, too, Of another fine COW, g
Holstein, thirteen years old-Carlotts
Abbekerk 1926. Carlotta's year rec
ord test was finished ten days ago
She gave 1878 pounds Of milk and
bl5 pounds of butter fat, equivalent
to 6O6 pounds Of commercial butter
Her feed cost $3.50. Most COWS pass
their usefulness period at 6 or 9 years
This old COW Of 10 years returns q
profit, leaving out details, Of sT5.7E
net. If her milk had been sold at I
cents a quart 1t would have brought
$51S.50. Deducting the feed bill the
owner would still have s41S. Hel
milk was skinned, though, for the
calves, and the cream used for butter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21

There are any number Of new and
fascinating possibilities in your favor.
itee blue serge. How do you like the
idea, for example, Of a wide black
silk braid and ball fringe trimming
for that smartest Of coats Of navy
twill serge, which takes quite new
and graceful curves on both collar
and basque, Its absolute up-to-date.
ness being further proclaimed by the
position Of the trinity fitting waist
belt Of patent leather, the sleeves, too,
being Of the most correct new length
and also finished on with that eifec.
lively combined trimming.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21
Use OF Black Ribbon.

Black ribbon jewelry is the striking
contribution to smartness made now
by the designers Of fashionable gew-
gaws. The ribbon chosen Is OF the
watered or moire kind. and in all cases
Is allied to precious stones.
A watch for the wrist is a fascinat-
ing trihe. The band is composed OF
ribbon. and the watch is mounted in
platinum set with diamonds, the COM
bination Of black and white making
a very striking ornament for the wrist.
Such a wrist watch is not heavy to
wear nor overwhelming In appear.
ance; indeed, quite the reverse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21
ShadOwS
By Dorothy Douglas
Copyright, 1912, by Associated Literary
Press.)

Copyright, 1872 by Associated Literary
Press.)
There was no moon-the faint
glimmer from an arc light shone on
the huddled figure. Trevor drew
nearer the statue that sood in the
center of the square, but the figure
dropping near its base neither moved
nor made sound.
A fog-hung, damp midnight was
not the time for either man or beast
to be gracing the foot of a statue,
and Trevor approached the person
there, a keen sense Of duty toward
the outcasts Of life squirting him on.
In the dim light he could discern
nothing save a huddled mass. He
touched the human wreckage gently
with his walking stick.
From the darkness and shadows
the ghostly outlines Of a white tragic
face appeared like a mirage in the
desert. Trevor caught his breath
sharply and half recoiled. The face
was that Of a woman, drawn and
miserable In its portrayal of abject
failure. She would have sunk down
again into that semi-conscious stupor
of desolation had not Trevor pre-
vented her by speaking.
What is it," be asked gently. u
want to help you"
The girl raised a slender, tapering
hand to her brow as II to brush
away an imaginary shadow. When
she spoke, the low pitched anguish
In her voice gripped at Trevor's
heart with hitherto unknown ter.
ror. He realized suddenly that he
had never experienced big emotions.
you are kind" she managed to
say In that sorrowful voice that
trembled even as frightened child's,
but my faith Is gone-faith In God
In myself, In art, and even my faith
In death as a peace giver has gone
and | have not the power to take
my"
DON'T" Trevor stopped her alb
ruptly, shrinking from the words that
would have followed.
The woman drew a long, weary
breath and her head fell forward or
her outstretched arms. Trevor stood
a long moment looking down at the
huddled mass that was the habita
ton Of woman's soul, broken anG
utterly trodden under by the hoof!
Of destiny.
But why (Trevor was scarcely
conscious Of voiclng his thoughts) Il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21

only and are worn far down on the
head in manner we would consider
ridiculous II men should adopt 1t. But
there is no gainsaying the success OF
these hats in this polse, for women.
All the severely plain shapes are
shown in great range Of colOrs with
black and white combinations in the
lead. Plain sailors, Derbys and walk
ing hats appear in cerise, pink, blue,
lavender, purple, cherry, gold, and
linen color Also an occasional light
green. Combinations Of black with
cerise, or linen, or white, have proved
much more popular than other COM
binations, but black and white Is far
and away the best choice. This spark
ling combination has a dash TO match
the shape and Il is always elegant and
usually most becoming.
JULIA BoTToMlEY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21
Importance Of the Newsnansr.

Can you imagine for a minute what
life would be without the newspapers!
The newspaper goes into the home,
the office, the factory, the shop, on the
cars, on trains; wherever you find hu.
man beings, there you will find the
newspaper. More than that, you will
find the newspaper is read carefully
for not only the news Of people and
events that 1t gives each day, but fol
the interesting news Of the stores
Ben B. Hamton, Hampton's Magazine
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-21


OF the milliner. With a charming and
truly feminine inconsistency, the
Derbys and plain walking shapes are
trimmed with ribbons, wings, feath-
ers and even lace. We may expect
to see stiff standing bouquets Of now-
ers with the advance OF summer.
The Derby has never been credited
with gracefulness and is, in fact, an
ugly hat, yet possessing a certain
style and distinction Of its own. Those
shapes, now so much in vogue, mod
eled on the lines Of the Derby, or Of
the same character, prove very be-
coming. as worn by women. They
are TO be seen with tailored gowns
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MURDERER OBJECTS
TO TERM OF THIEF

Aberdeen, S. D.-"Irish Tommy"
Condor, in jail awaiting trial in fed
eral our for the murder OF Joe
Marcelle, doesn't object to being
known as a murderer. but he hates
to be called a thief. In a statement to
a local paper, london asserts that
while he shot and killed Marcelle, it
was after the half-breed had threat
cned to kill him, and denies that he
robbed the lead man after shooting
him. He claims, also that he cannot
read and write. and that the officials
placed things in his statement that
he did not say. in order to make the
case against him stronger. He insists
that Narcelle accused him of stealing
"A horse, and that Narcelle returned
to his place after an absence, he be
lieved he came to Kill him, SO he
drew his gun and as Narcelle turned
his horse and fled, he shot him.
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JUDGE,
CLIENTS WORRIED

Pierre, s. DIT is reported up in
Harding county that a lot OF home
steaders in that section are wonder
ing Just where they are at. and why !.
all because of the action of County
Judge George Herbert Jackson of
that county, who has held the office
for four years, and is now a candi-
date for states attorney. 1t appears
that while Jackson has held the po-
sition, that he has for all that time
been a citizen of Canada. and this
has been brought out by his applica-
tion for citizenship papers at this
time. In the four years that Jackson
has been county judge. he has taken
hundreds of final proofs as a our of
record, and those who have made
such proofs are fearful hat they may
be voided. Jackson, up to the time
he applied for citizenship papers had
no opposition for states attorney, but
it is reported that an independent
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The Republican is in receipt of a
letter from the Legislative committee
of the four unions of the locomotive
engineers, conductors, railroad train
men and firemen, making an appeal
for support of the electric headlight
bill which is to be voted upon at the
November election in this state.
q, This is the second time this meas
ure has been submitted to the people
of South Dakota. Two years ago it
went down in the general vote no.
campaign conducted by the opponents
Of county option. 1t was passed again
at the last session of the legislature,
and the railroad companies invoked
the referendum upon it.
1t has been asserted by the rail
road s repeatedly and by some EN-
ployes whom they summoned to
Pierre to help them fight the bin,
that the engineers did not want the
electric headlight. 1t was declared
that the light is SO bright that it
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-10-10

A farmer reader of the Centervlle
Journal sends n the following facts
shows the error in Wilson's
statement that the farmer has no
protection now and which also shows
what The farmer has to lose if WI
son wins on his free trade platform.
Just TO show hat Governor VIII
son is "A little eff when he says the
farmer has has no protection, the fol-
lowing from the schedule is repro
duced.
225. Cattle, if less than one year
old, two dollars a head all other cat
tie, if valued at more than fourteen
dollars Il head, three dollars and
seyenty-tive cents a head; if valued
at more than fourteen dollars "A head
twenty-seven and one half per cent
um, ad valorem.
226. Swine, one dollar and fifty
cents a head.
227. Horses and mules, valued at
one hundred and fifty dollars or less
a head, thirty dollars a head, if val
ued at more than one hundred and
fifty dollars a head, twenty five pei
centum ad valorem.
22S. Sheep, one year old or more
one dollar and fifty cents a head, if
less than one year, seventy-fiVe cent
a head.
229. All other live animals not
specifically provided for in this sec.
ton, twenty per cent ad valorem.
con RnrlaN thtrt, Dantc - InCln
of forty-eight pounds.
231. Barley and malt. forty-fiv'
cents a bushel of thirty four pounds
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CRAWFORn'S SPEECH.

In his opening speech in the gen
eral campaign in this state, Senator
Crawford has a great deal to say
against the Taft men in this state who
have gone over to the democratic
party. More than half of his ad-
dress was consumed in going over
the Chicago convention to establish
his contention that Taft was not
properly nominated for president.
n Senator Is wasting valuable
time. That issue was passed by the
republican state convention. Taft is
not a candidate before the voters of
South Dakota. The republican cleo
tors are for Roosevelt and the Taft
men failed TO file independent electors
pledged to Taft. The candidates con-
tending for South Dakota's support
are Roosevelt and Wilson. The pee
pie are interested in obtaining in
formation TO help them to choose be
tween these two candidates.
1t is to be believed that the Senator
is dignifying the desertion of Taft
men to Wilson. Their declaration of
war upon the republican ticket repre-
.sents far less Taft votes in the state
than Congressman Burke's statement
that he could not support the Roose-
welt electors and that he did not for
a moment c~ountenance any attempt to
assist the democratic party directly or
indirectly. ~
Now there can be no condemnation
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ARREST MEN
IN VICE CRUSADE
CHICAGO PROSECUTOR SAYS II
is NOT PURPOSE TO DRIVE
OUT THE UNFORTI
WOMEN.

Chicago states Attorney Way
man has changed his tactics in the
vice crusade which has been waged
in Chicago and its suburbs, an6
ordered that no more raids be made
on escorts in the tenderloin.
He said no more action would be
directed against the women inmates
of these resorts, but that every
man who entered one of the places
would be arrested and prosecuted.
1t is not the purpose OF this
office to drive unfortunate women
out of their habitual abodes and in
to residence sections OF the city
said Wayman. Il have no desire to
prosecute these unfortunates. But
instead there will be an officer stat
toned in front OF every resort and
he will be ordered to inform every
man who attempts to enter II OF
these places OF the ann OF its
inmates. If the man then insists up
on going inside he will be arrested
and prosecuted under the same or
dinance under which we are noW ar
resting the women.
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FARMER AGAINST
FREE TRADER
TURNER COUNTY MAN REMEM-
BEERS HOW LAST EXPERl-
MENT ON THIS LINE
WORKED OUT.

Parker, S. D.-Your correspondent
interviewed Farmer c. w. Rector
along political lines yesterday. The
Rectors We're among the first settlers
in Turner county and have a mum
Der of valuable farms. asked what
he thought of the presidential situa-
ton, he promptly replied that he
was against Wilson. Because Wilson
is a free-trader and ! am not. | am
a farmer and cannot stand for the
democratic doctrine. | know the in
terests have abused republican pro-
lection, but the progressives in con
gress will right that. But we farm
ers cannot have free trade. Oh, no. !
we'll remember the last time the dem
ocrats controlled this government.
1t vas necessary for me to borrow u
little money of a Parker banker and
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CHAMBERLAIN

Cbamberlain & u This week has
peel gwen almost eN'i'elS 10 '"e
meetings of the State Federation OF
Women's Clubs. Most of the ladies
arrived Monday evening and at Tues
days session twenty two clubs had
reported. Those present being: Mrs.
III. ID. Butterfield of Mitchell, Mrs.
f. II. Winsor of Mitchell, Mrs. Nm
Houseman of Deli Rapids, Miss En-
ma Hall, Milbank, Mrs. j. f.. Wilson,
Aberdeen, Miss Sadie Robinson. Pier
re, Mrs. Kate Sanders, Milbank, Mrs.
S. w. Russell, Deadwood, Mrs. John
Mrs. Stella Bobb, Waukanda, Mrs,
c. +. Dillon, Sioux Falls, Mrs. Leach,
Sioux Falls, Mrs. Alada LGngstaff,
Huron, Mrs. Nettie McNamee, Can
ova, Mrs. Agnes Butler, Canova. Mrs.
lnez Perry, Aberdeen. Mrs. Kathryn
Schuppert, Yankton, Mrs. Florence
Youngquist, Carter, Mrs. Laura Har-
mon, Parker, Mrs. Della Sweet. Nit
chell, Mrs. Jennie Stowell, Pukwana.
Mrs. Josie Harty, PukWana, Mrs.
Mona Reeves. Groton, Mrs. j. l.. Car
isle, Aberdeen, Mrs. II. w. Minard,
Midland, Mrs. Grace Porter. FIT. Pier
re, Mrs. Albert Hardy, Pierre, Mrs.
Anna Porter, Deli Rapids, Mrs.
Gertrude Gunderson, Nermillion, Mrs.
Bessie Anderson, Canton, Mrs. Anna
Turner, Canton.
Tuesday evening a reception was
given to the delegates, officers and
club members BY the Travellers club
OF this city at the Masonic Temple.
The hall was p~rettily decorated with
asters and with the few other touches
from the ladies gave it an attractive
appearance. Mrs. Geo. Pilger, Mrs.
VIM. Putnam, Mrs. John Bingham
and Mrs. Patrick Henry are the lad
les who We're responsible for success
of the affair, together with those who
contributed the numbers ON the much
enjoyed program, Mrs. S. II. McCar-
thy, Mrs. Paul Smock. Mrs. John
Wait, Miss Leah Smock, Miss Lena
Claus and the high school choir con-
tributed to the musical program and
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-10-10

Az v.,,uon : D.-The home of
Nv. " ovens OF mis-
= ~" .ha scana OF ono of Inc
1.,2 - ~addinqs of the season
P,,'5,'s ro,{ng Ssnt % 1917 when
.7"",.'5 VIZ pianch Fern Ilamil-
."e' nni,nd il. marrinae 10 Mr.
,"H u-oiylrsom of ms civ.
puS,a - liv o,rlork they ,ook
'oii p'.l Yn1or am arch of
,','i i@' ma na,lor while Mis-
%o"elS r]ayad mo waadinq
LoI'i"e p Taaa oficiatino can
iila!'i' .",' So laayes wnre nsnd
ne lgl . az" dacnratino the house
g r,'s0,,,' hecominoly .ttired in
me pIi"1 ~ IN "a "a arriod -
d cow Ma, rnsa. WA .room
poquel ol rvs M Thay Ware
wore It navy "''" ~ Nise
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2@2 Barley, pearled, patent or
hulled, Two cents "a pound.
233. Broom corn, three dollars
a ton.
PA. Buckwheat. fifteen cents a
bushel OF forty-afght pounds. buck
wheat flour. Twenty-Five per centum
ad valorem.
295 Corn or maize. fifteen cents
a bnshel OF Gfty-sN pounds.
236. corn meal. forty cents a
hundred pounds.
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soPER-ALlCKsoN NUPTIALs

Miss Lottie Soper of this city and
Mr.. Nm. A. Alickson of Wells, Mimi,
We're married last Wednesday after
loon at four O'Clock at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Soper, DR.. j. S. Hoagland per
forming the ceremony. Miss Nellie
Fitzgerald was bridesmaid and Geo.
Soper was best man. The home was
beautifully decorated with smilaX, red
and white cbrysanthemums and
ferns. The bride was dressed in white
crepe de chem over messalin with
pearl bead trimmings. The groom
Was dressed in conventional black.
The bridesmaid was dressed in cream
wolfe. The wedding march was play
ed by Mrs. Henry Schultz, an aunt
OF the bride. Following the service a
wedding supper was served by Mrs.
Lewis Soper and Mrs. Henry Schultz.
The bride has a large circle of friends
here. She has been employed for
some time in the book-binding de-
pertinent of The Mitchell Publishing
company. The groom is connected
with the Economy Grocery here. He
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert All
ickson, of Wells, Mimi, and follow
ing the wedding the couple left for
that place where they Will spend a
couple OF weeks honeymoon. They
will return to Mitchell and Will be at
home after November LIST.
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united in Marriage. THE impressive
double ceremony was performed by
ur. J.. ). FIoaslaud, pastor oil
the church. The contracting parties
we're attended at The altar Dl
Mr.. win Nicholaisen and Miss Ella
Nj, Nicolaisen and by the flower
girls and ring bearers the little Miss
es Myrtle A.. Green and MabIe G.
Green. The brides We're elegantly ar
rayed in bridal gown and carried
brides roses. A number OF friend
We're in attendance at the ceremony
who offered their congratulations at
the close. After a photograph was
taken of the wedding party, all drove
out to the residence OF Mr.. and MIS-.
j. p. Miller where an elaborate sup
per was served. All the parties are
Well known in the city and county
being among the most substantial
people. Mr.. Nicolaisen will take hls
bride TO their home ON a large farm
south OF Mt, Vernon and Mr.. anc
Mrs. Gourley after u short visit viii
friends viii 90 To their farm in Meade
rtuutN
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of lamp. Upon this the legislative
committee of the four unions named
above should be able to speak with
authority. We quote:
you will hear many flimsy argu-
ments advanced by the railroads
against the law. They have even de-
ceived some people into thinking that
the employees were not favorable to
its enactment. Your w good judg-
ment viii tell you that ~railroading
must be safer whore an engineer is
enabled to see his way ahead than it
is where he plunges through the
darkness with a worthless kerosene
headlight which illumines the track
scarcely fifty feet ahead. This same
law is already in force in about fiji
teen states and the railroad commits
sions in these states say that the use
of the electric headlight has lessen
ed the number of train wrecks with
their attendant loss of life.
MANY of our brothers have been
killed in wrecks that might have been
averted had the engineer been able
to see the track ahead.
"Only a few days & a fireman
was killed near Pierre by the train
running into a wash-out because the
engineer could not see it in time to
stop the train.
You well know that the attitude
of railroads has been against any
safety appliance law. They opposed
the safety coupler law and the air
brake law the same as they are OPP
posing this law"
The railroad men themselves ought
TO know the kind of "a headlight that
would best protect their lives. The
railroad companies ought to agree
with them, for certainly such equip
ment has to do with the efficiency of
the service given by their employees,
to say nothing of the economy it
should effect in human life.
The Republican is of the opinion
that in this matter the men them
selves are better witnesses than the
railroad officials.
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A DEMOCRATIC FARMERS VIEW

A democratic farmer of this coun-
ty, in Mitchell yesterday, was giving
the reasons why he had concluded
to vote against Gov. Wilson. This is
what he said:
II know that / sold barley at IA
cents under Cleveland and now | am
getting 81 cents for it; | sold wheat
then for 80 and now it is bringing
IS cents; my potatoes under Clevel-
and brought Is cents and now, with
a big crop. | am getting so cents for
them. Wilson has gone back to free
trade and l can't afford to take the
chance of voting for him."
instances in South Dakota of demo-
cratic voters leaving Wilson.
or course these are average prices
AT tHe larPe markets OIL the country.
The differential for freight from
South Dakota lowers all prices in the
state as compared with Chicago or
Minneapolis. Since the deduction is
about the same VIII the market
prices are, the lower prices were real
ly a good deal lower in proportion
for the South Dakota farmer.
1t should be borne in mind that the
democratic party is pledged not only
to destroy the protective tariff system
but also to do all in its power to low
er the cost of foodstuffs. This means
they are determined to compel the
farmer to sell for lower prices. And
there is no doubt of their ability to
do it, If they are given the chance.
M\0-Mm