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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
To Cross Pine RIDGE

Pierre.-State Engineer Lea has re,
ceived permission from the Indian de.
partment of the government TO enter
upon and cross the northwest corner
Of the Pine Ridge Indian reservation
with a preliminary survey for the pro,
posed irrigation project to take wa.
ter from the south branch Of Cheyenne
river near Cheyenne Falls, and bring
it out past the head waters OF Bad
river for distribution in the western
part of Stanley county. The state en-,
gineer has been doing preliminary
work in this plan for some time, but
has never reached the point of an act.
ual survey of the proposed route. The
plan il carried out would be almost
equal to the Belle Fourche project, and
would utilize a great natural basin not
far from Scenic as the storage reser
yoir for holding water. The ditch
would be much longer than the one al
Belle FOurche, but the expense which
attached to the construction of the big
dam at Belle Fourche would be elm
mated through the use OF this natural
reservoir. a
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
BIG Sun FOR ROADS.
Government Timber Saic Projected In
BLACK Hills.

Deadxood.-If negotiations now In
progress between the government and
one of the largest lumber in
the Black Hills are successful. a fund
of between $4,000 and 100000 will
be created for good road development
in this section.
The negotiations involve the sale
of 100, goo, goo feet of timber in the
Black Hills National forest, which il
is estimated will bring about 100000
Under recent acts of congress, about
So per cen of this sum will he di.
verified by the secretary of agriculture
toward building roads in the forest
and will aid greatly the work now
In progress in the various counties
in the hills.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
MiRe YOUNG Man.

That was a very wise Cambridge
student Of whom the London story
:ellers were talking some time ago,
One Of his college friends finding him,
self without funds. went to this Sol
onion Of students to borrow. He found
him In bed. SEEKING him By the shoul'
der, he shook him.
Il say" he said, ARE you asleep?'
why do you ask?" queried the
other, sleepily.
II want to borrow a sovereign"
Yes" said the other, turning over
and closing his eyes. I'm asleep"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Voters Are at Sea.

Pierre.-Assistant Secretary John
Nelson has footed the cost of sending
the publicity pamphlets giving infor.
nation as to constitutional amend,
ments and laws to be voted for by the
people. He figures the state cost at
$3.50. The voters are asking the
state department and the papers of the
state to tell them what they are tc
vote on this fall, and, as the state de.
partment has completed its part OF
that work, the papers are not enthu.
siastic in explanations. Therefore
the voter will have to dig for himself
If he wants to know what he Is going
to vote upon in November.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Dakota Corn SHOW.

Mitchell.--It has been found neces.
sary TO set the dates for the South Ia.
kota Corn and Grain Growers asso.
citation earlier than last year, and
Secretary Hume states that the meet
ing will be held in this city January
lS 10 is. The national corn show IL
to be held q little earlier this year, and
rs IL Is the intention TO take the South
Dakota exhibit there, the South De kota
show will have TO be held nearly two
,eks earlier than last yea.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Opposes Recall Of Judoes.

Deadwood.--At a meeting Of the
Lawrence County Bar association held
here the judicial recall was severely
scored in a resolution and the recall
will be vigorously opposed. New of,
ficers were chosen as follows: Presi.
dent. A. J.. Plowman, Deadwood; first
vice president, Judge w. G. Rice,
Deadwood; second vice president, II.
Z. Dewey, Lead; secretary, James G..
Stanley, Lead; treasurer. r. c. Hayes,
Deadwood.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Superstitious Italians.

Perhaps Of all countries Italy is the
most rife with superstition in all its
strange and imaginative varieties.
Italians believe in the EVIL eye" They
have a false spirit" which Is given
to practical jokes on poor mortals,
and a darker hobgoblin, the Fata Mar.
CANA" who draws youth beneath the
waves OF the Straits of Messina to
drown.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17

Kitty (blushing)-I am angry with
Borace. and / only gave you that kiss
through revenge.
Harry Caughing)--It reminded me
Of revenge.
Kitty-In what way?
Harry-Well, you know, revenge
n sweet"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Timely Reminder,

I'VE are still mining ore, growing
cotton and manufacturing steel" said
the American host.
why do you tell me that?" In.
CURED the foreign visitor.
Il Just want to remind you that the
country is producing something be.
sides politics"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Proofreader in Embryo.

A primary grade boy in Fredonla
was told to write a sentence contain
ing the word chicken" He was not
quite sure how to spell the word. so
he wrote: "A iiken Ia a small hen. Il
can spell hem"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
8arker's Sentence Cut.

Pierre.-The state pardon hoard
committed the sentence of w. w. Bar
ker to % years. Barker was sent
from Brown county for life on a con.
viction or the charge of murder.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
WHEY Gets n.

" hat is a beneficiary. pa?' THE
woman who gets the ready MONEY
When her husband proves that HE
life insurance Lolicy is good for some
thirg."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Sine Die,

Hub Tin a ~lecturlng mood)-You
never hear me putting things of till
tomorrow.
Wife-No. indeed. you put them of
indefinitely.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
A Woman,s Wav.

What sort of woman is she?"
why she's the sort Of woman that
inds delight in reading all the stuff
that's printed about the new babies
OF the idle rich"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Admitted to Bar.

Pierre.-Theo. T. J. Studt of High.
more has been admitted to the bar, the
first of the applicants at the late exam.
ination to be passed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17

Mrs. wineiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
tecthiug, softens the gums, reduces ma
ton. ailays pain, cures wind o lie, a5c n bottle.
Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17

II you say what you like others may
not like II.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17

Vernal Brill. a Perkins county. boy
fell from a load of hay and broke !,
leg.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Serious Oone,

What was the last operation that
famous surgeon performed"
HE cut his wife out of his will"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17

CURES BURNS AND CUTS.
Coles Carbolisaivs stops the pain Instantly.
Cures quick. No scar. AIldruggists. rs and SOC. Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17
Man Disappears from Home.

Yankton.-Fred Anderson. a resi-.
dent of lankton for many years. has
disappeared from his home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-10-17

A rich man without charity Is un.
faithful to his duty,-Fielding.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30

gasoline engine pumpagc plant with
water discharge OF 1870 gallons per
minute and an attached dirt excavat-
ed reservoir OF l-2 acre in extent and
an average water depth OF feet
This plant will irrlgate at least
- acres and mayhap. 25 acres.
An Object Lesson
4 display in the windows OF the
South Plains Realty Co, here is a
striking object lesson. including a
cotton stalk from a field which re-
turned three-fourths OF a bale TO
the acre; Milo Maize and Kaflr corn
heads 8 to II inches In length: MIL
let heads 6 TO inches. field bean
pods . inches long; and almost won
derful specimen broom corn and al
falfa growths
The Commercial Club will take up
next season the organization OF a
Million Growers Association and will
also probably follow up this sea
sons demonstration that Irish pota-
toes can De successfully grown here
New Buildings
Recently completed new Slaton
buildings are the $4,000 Santa Fe
reading room and a 5OO-ton Santa Fe
ice house. while the now completing
Singleton hotel will be opened before
'he lst OF Oct next.
This hotel will cost $4,000. Is
constructed Of paving brick with
raked points. will have 81 guest
rooms. all OF which are outside
rooms. except two; interior furnish
Ing OF Mission design; n dining room
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30

Kafir corn and Milo Maize are "a
the South Plains what corn Is TO
East Texas. Iowa. Illinois and other
states. having 9S per cent OF tho
fattoniur value OF corn. and when
fod 10 hogs produces pork that tops
the prices at leading markets Yields
ranging from 800 10 80 bushels per
acre and sometimes far more
Wheat Is a profitable crop. ayerae-
INK from ~ 10 30 bushels per acre.
Oats afford early feed and is "a
profitable crop. averaging from 30 20
30 bushels per acre
Flax. while yet a new crop In this
country. has proven itself success
and very profitable. yielding from 10
to 20 bushels per acre and selling
for s. per bushel.
Peanuts have won the title Of the
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30
BUILDING STILL
MOVES bR|SKLY
Mercantile, Banking and
Railroad structures Re
Gently Completed

BY Daily News staff Correspondent
Slaton. Texas Aug 2s sIat0n Is
the gateway % the great South Plains
Country % Texas. covering an area
81 1900 square miles AdIac"u' 20
Slaton are many thousand acres OF
dark. rich chocolate loan ranging 100
depth from 90 feet underlaId
viii ineKhalsGDIs supply OF free.
stone water sufficient iDr irrigation
purpose 81 depth OF from 900 '0
100 feo sIafor. having au altitude
Of about 5000 foot afford. deugh.
ful climate just hIrh enough 20 e..
cape tho bof summers and the dread
ed malaria OF fhr south and just los
enough and far enough south 20
svade tlr deep SHOWS and singing
billiards of fHs north
Slatou Tie wonder city OF the
South plain. of Irtaa is located on
The main trans continental line Of tho
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30

Santa Fc system from Galveston 90
San Fracisco. and with direct con-
nection via Amarillo and Kansas
City 80 Chicago.
Slaton has large terminal faD.l.uc.
consist.ug of l2s'all round house
machine shops. Harvey eating house
coal chu'es operated by electricity
electrical power house. turutablc fir,
department water plant 500-ton ice
house. layatory buildings, 500 car
yard capacity 100000 reading room
for employees and other improve
mcnts
There are three divisions now end
Ing al Slaton with the fourth 20 fol
low upon the completion OF the Text
co cutoff. which Is now under con
struction This will complete the
last lap OF the ToVico- Coleman cut
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30

greatest OF hog feeds. and are cspe-
cially adapted 90 our soil and climate
producing from a. to 90 bushels per
acre or fro mS0O 20 100 pounds Of
pork when pasturcl eliminating the
cost OF harvesting
Among the other tried and success
'ul crops are: Sweet sorghums.
broom corn. Indian corn. Mexican
beans. barley and speltz, millet
sweet potatoes and other similar
crops.
Also alfalfa which has been sue
Cessiully raised on the South Plains
without irrigation. with the develop
ment o. our irrigation wells will
make this one OF the leading crops.
as 10 produces from 10 tons per
acre and sells for SIS per ton.
Irritation Underlying the South
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30
Slaton Continues Marvellous Growth

more substantially than any town in
tho history % the Southwest The
Commercial Secretaries Association
~ TetN says that 5Iaton has no
parallel lu building activities
Among the substantial improve
ments are twenty brick and reinforc.
ed concrete mercantile and bank
buildings. twelve blocks Of macadam-
lied streets. blocks Of cement side
walks. cotton gin. churches. hotels.
bonds voted and sold and contract
let Tor a $4,000 school building 20
be completed TO time for the fall
term Of school. together with many
handsome and costly homes showing
that there b. permanency 10 the
growth % slatou
There are opportunities for every.
one wh0 comes 20 SIaton Property
values are very low now compared
Hifh the SUBSTANTIALLY OF the town.
therefore there viii be large increas-
rs .u property values during tho next
faa years when slaton will make
I's most rapid growth and develop
WnU' of resources
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30

25 l-2x26 l-2 feet, and will be of the
latest modern plumbing and heating.
Additional handsome new Slaton res
licences are always being constructed.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30
Crop Variety

Crop variety
This d. a country OF variety Of
crops
Cotton. the king OF the south. D.
one Of the more profitable crops. be
INK free from the dreaded boil weeyll
Average production Ia one-third Of
a bale per acre and ranging In many
cases 10 bale per acra
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30
Notice.

Ring ii3, that's Pike Stroud. for
the Taxicab-it don't cost any more
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-08-30

Plains OF Texas. at a depth % from
80 10 100 feet. Is one OF the strong
est stratas Of water In the United
States and IL now beginning 10 be
developed for irrigation purposes, by
pumping plants. using centrifugal
pumps and gasoline engines. These
wells pump from 500 10 1900 gallons
per minute. costing 20 install from
$1,000 20 $4,000 per plant. owing TO
size and depth Of we'll. and irrigat-
lnz from 90 20 2fO acres
There are great possibilities for
The man that wishes to follow this
class OF farming
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
70 London by Airship.

Getting into their heavy paddsd jaols
- hey stepped out. and leaning over
Tie rail-, looked downward. Il was
about seven O'Clock. and the air was
~ clear - crystal. 80 far below that
1t looked Ike . hak-toue picture
spread On On m open page was . city.
vast In it, extent. with its great build
ings and spires showing above the
average level and the river threading
through.
/: Like the vapor, Of the breath on .
frosty day. smoke was beginning 70
rise IN lazy exhalations. And the eye
could follow the frail thread Of the
river out through the misty distance
70 the waters Of the sea.
London said the professor. Wen
give them . little entertainment, and
thsy can't accuse us Of lack OF appre-
ciation Of the city. because We Just
took look and went away. Wen stay
quiet awhile. and give them something
10 talk shout. ."-rop.Notch Magazine.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
American ~outs..

We think Il IL both fair and desir.
able that some American novelists
should now speak some plain truths
to an American audience about tho
iEnSiishman's love Of orderly proceed.
lure which makes . London crowd 10
easy to handle and an Engiish villags
. delight to the American eye that 10
accustomed to find tin cans, ash heaps
and broken-down fences too often in
plain tiew OF the passerby on . pub
lie street. II II were not pretty hot
summer and there were not already
twice ~ many societies for social re-
form existing In this country a. we
really have any practical need for, We
should suggest the creation OF q now
international organization to bs On.
titled IN American fashion. sa, p. C.
b. L o. A. q. @. T. D." (that 10 to say.
the 6ociety for Promoting Q Combina-
ton Of British Love Of Order With
American Enthusiasm for 0ettins
Things Doue). and should nominate
Mrs.. Dc Ii Pasture to b it, nrst presi-
ldsnt-Ths Outlook.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
1861

in the county seat Wednesday as wit
nesses for A. C. Ohrmundt, who made
final proof on his homestead.
Mrs. d. H. Zuck entertained last
Saturday evening in honor of the
Misses Weede and Newman. The
event was very enjoyable one.
Hugh Roberts, Grover Calvert and
Clyde Smith delivered lot Of cattle
in Cheyenne Wells, Thursday which
they had sold TO VIM. G. Schultz.
An auto party from Denver was
forced to abandon their machine here
and proceed to Kansas City via the
Union Pacific, on account OF muddy
roads.
Guy Robinson and Balm Hiatt were
in Cheyenne Wells, Monday as wit
nesses for Walter L. Bales who made
Communication proof on his homestead
west of town.
Forrest Harr and G. G. Pickering
were in Cheyenne Wells, Wednesday.
Mr.. Harr is moving the household
goods of Walter l. Bales to the coun-
ty seat where they will reside.
Miss Opal Dawson has as guests
from Aroya this week, her aunt and
uncle Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Dawson and
her sister, Mrs. b. T. Saunders. Mrs.
Saunders is making final proof on her
homestead.
The spelling bee which was an
nounced for Thursday night has been
postponed to Saturday night August
l7th. There will be short program
followed by an old fashioned spelling
bee. Everybody welcome.
There will be Catholic services at
First View school house September 6.
There should have been services Aug.
9th, but when Rev. Fenske arrived he
discovered that the wine flask had
been broken in his satchel and his
vestments were ruined.
Quite q large crowd gathered Sum
day afternoon at the Bales and Harr>
homesteads to watch practice game
of base ball by the boys of this vicin-
ity. The practice developed some
good base ball material and chal-
lenge will be forthcoming shortly.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
FIRST VIEW NEWS.

There was 3 fine rain in Golden
Valley, Monday night.
Mrs. Blodgett, sister of Mrs. c. 8.
Woodrow, is visiting the Woodrow
family.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Darrell Fuller, Wednesday,
August 2lst.
Del Liscomb and Miss Still of north
of town were visitors to the county
seat Wednesday.
The sad intelligence of the death of
Geo. Atkinson's mother in Denver,
has just reached here.
The Misses Weede, sister of Mrs.
Russell, left for their home in Sum-
merfield, Kan, Sunday.
Miss Merle Newman, of Lyndon, O.,
is visiting at the Darrell Fuller ranch.
She is Mrs. Fuller's sister.
Mrs. d. II. Zuck and Anna Gerke
went to Cheyenne Wells, Wednesday
to take the teachers examination.
The Ladies Altar Society met with
Mrs. Thos. Mansfield, Thursday. A
dainty lunch was served and good
time was had.
Charlie Martin and Lee Roush were
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
Cheyenne County Fair.

Cheyenne County Fair.
The Fourth Annual Cheyenne
County Fair will be held in Chey-
enne Wells on September a, 5, 6
and z. Purses and premiums to
the total of 81, 200 are offered.
Competition in exhibits is open
to everyone in the county, and a
grand display Of agricultural
products, livestock of all kinds,
poultry, etc., will be exhibited.
No entrance fee will be made on
farm products. There will be
racing. ball games and other
interesting and exciting events
to entertain and instruct the null
titudes that are sure to attend.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
p.shsns Ur.hmins.

Constant bathing 70 an tho time .
biz part q the religion Of the Brah-
min. one bath . day. at least, 10 al
soiutsly Indispensable and compul-
soey. and those who want 70 prove
how bully good they are do Il two o.
thres times . day. Remember. We
white folk got our way Of daily bath
ing from India. Il was brought back
70 England By tho old .nabobs who
had contracted the strange. uncom-
fosabls hath from years In India This
vss skS seeA
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
FOR Commissioner =
We are authorized to announce

PAT STAPLEToN
as a candidate for County Commis-
sioner District No. l, Cheyenne county,
subject to the will of the democratic
voters in the primary election to be
held September 10, 1912.
We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH 8. BABER
as candidate for Commissioners of
District No. 3, of Cheyenne county,
subject to the will of the democratic
voters in the primary election to be
held September 10, 1912.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
Lsrsen and Moving Pictures.

supreme court. comes from Nashville,
Tenn. One day Just before the ad.
3curnment Of congress he met ON Penn.
sylvania avenue in Washington, Rob.
ert n. Watkins. correspondent for
southern newspapers.
Bob" said the eminent jurist. T
hsve made practice for several yeais
70 take my little granddaughter 70 all
ths moving-picture shows In Nzshvillel
Tie other day We started out 70 go
an q them b this town, but thsre
were too many. Let's 90 and llnish IN
Ne lost right Hov. Mar,
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
Rural Carrier Examination.

Rural Carrier Examination.
The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an exam
ination at Cheyenne Wells, for
Cheyenne county, Saturday. Au-
gust 81, 1912, as a result Of
which it is expected to make GER
tification to fill a vacancy in the
position of rural carrier at Arena
Colo, and other vacancies as
they may occur on rural routes
at post offices in the above named
county. The usual entrance sal
ary for rural carriersis from $500
to $1,000 per annum. Age limit
from 18 to IS.
An applicant must have his ac-
tual domicile in the territory sup
piled by a post Office in the county
for which the examination is an
nounced. The examination is
open to all male citizens of the
United States who can comply
with the requirements. Appli-
cation Form 1344, and full in
formation can be secured from
the secretary of the local exam
lining board or the postmaster at
any of the places named above,
or from the U. S. Civil Service
Commission. Washington. D. c.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
Wilson a Great Statesman.


In the selection of Woodrow
Wilson, the democratic party Sc
cures a candidate who for twenty
years has devoted hiruself to q
study of the science of govern
ment.
Not only is he the most highly
versed man in the theory of gov
ernment in the nation today, but
we recognize no superior in the
practical administration of it. As
the campaign progresses, the ac-
complishments Of Governor Will
son in the State of New Jersey
will become widely known, and
the country will then realize that
not only in character and attain-
ments, but in ability and force,
the democracy has nominated the
greatest statesman of the hour
as its candidate for president.
OF his election. there should
be no doubt. National Monthly.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-08-16
pluek.na Asps,ea..

They were very young and very hap.
~ and very foolish and very newly
wed.
And they kept . kitchen garden.
.Angslina, darling" said the youth.
full husband. "as was passing
through the garden saw some as
paragus ready for cooking. Perhaps
you'd like 10 20 and gather the first
fruit Of the season yourself?''
She would love to. but she wasn't
expert in horticulture and didn't want
TO .1et on" II she went alone shs
might commit some egregious blum.
der.
II tsll you what. Edwin" exclaimed
the siri wife Enthusiastically. well 70
out together. You shall pluck Il and I
win hold the lsddsr."
Womsm and Domestic Dutlss.
We do not fail to appreciate the i'm
portanco Of women's domestic duties.
but we So that in the modern condi.
lions q Ifs which drive s,s0o, 900
women into the struggle for living
outside the homo II 10 absolutely nee
sssasy to 60 beyond the bounds Of do
nestle duty. We regret. therefore.
most deeply that our efforts 70 At
modern conditions Of life have By this
imperial criticism been brought into
discrsdit among the unthinking and
unreasonable. - Reply Of German
women's League to Emperor William.
Sundlai for Oregon Trait.
Marking the spot where the old ORE.
ron trail entered the state OF Nsbrss.
Ia the sun dial erected BY the DauSh.
tsrs Of the American Revolution was
unveiled With appropriate ceremonies
secsntly. says the Omaha Bee. A mum.
bse oe distinguished visitors were pres.
0ak including the ofacefs Of the Iowa
chapter OF the order and Of the Ne.
braska chapter - well ~ Sscretary
Payne Of the Nebraska State Histori-
cal society and many men Of promin-
encs In Omaha civic Affairs.