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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
IT is TIME FOR THOUGHT

The Public: After long and busy
preparations, American citizenship is
just now in the summer hull before the
autumn clash. 1t is as the dreamy
night before tomorrow: battle. Five
armies are in bivouac on the field, Off
cered and eager for the fight. This is
time, then, for the conscientious voter
to inspect those groups, and note the
direction of their battle front, and to
consider their fighting possibilities. 1t
is time for emotion, but it is also time
for thought.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
CURE INFANTILE PARALYSIS

Boston, Mass, Aug. 1.-Investiga-
tions at the Harvard Medical school
under the auspices of the State Board
of Health have resulted in such dis
coveries that the medical profession
here is confident the time of final
conquest of infantile paralysis is at
hand.
DR.. Philip A. e. Shepherd, special
investigator of the board who has
given his entire time for four years
to the study of the disease, has found
the scourge is caused by virus in
stead of bacteria, as has been gener-
ally supposed.
In the propagation and distribution
of this virus dust plays an important
part.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
NO BUSH FIGHTING

Huron Huronite: Replying to an
article in the Aberdeen American in
which anti Roosevelt republicans in
South Dakota are mentioned as band
of guerillas fighting in the bushes,
the Pierre Dakotan, stalwart, says:
'"The American is mistaken about
the bush business. When the firing
commences it will be right out in the
open and some of the mongrel repub-
licans who have no manhood or de.
cency will know just who is doing the
shosting."
Outspoken, also, is the Sioux Falls
Argus Leader, stalwart, which puts
it this way:
"Our first choice is Taft and our
second choice is Governor Wilson.
Under no circumstances does the edi-
tor of this newspaper want his vote
counted for Mr.. Roosevelt. and in this
respect there are many thousands Of
republicans in the state who take tho
same position.
No symptoms of bush fighting there.
The Huronite, as La Toilette paper,
is in for the open fight and the open
vote not to go to Roosevelt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
A WEALTH OF SOIL

y The final footings of state assess
ment valuations, as shown by the
returns in the state auditors office,
places the figures this year at $685.
7l2,657. This is an increase of So
131, 1854 over the figures of last year,
and is principally upon real estate.
Brown county is the leader in valua-
ton with $1S. ,525; Minnehaha
takes second place with, $16, 4S9. 05s;
Sphinx third with 12,754, O29; and
Beadle comes next with $1,000, 92s.
Stanley leads all the counties west OF
the Missouri with valuation OF
SO, 063, l16.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
THE AMERICAN A GOOD SHOT

Members of the American rifle team
returning from triumphs at the Pan
American rife tournament, report
that in Argentina, South America,
the government requires one years
military service from every able bod
led male citizen. This term may re
reduced one-half by qualifying o. IN
expert marksman. Excellent practice
ranges are provided in all cities for
the use of citizens, in fact everything
possible is done for the encourage
ment of proficiency in shooting. The
result is, say the Yankee experts,
that the average South American may
be depended upon to shoot fast and
straight when necessity requires. On
the government ranges Of Argentina.
as well - throughout the other South
American republics. the ammunition
most - favor Il Rsmingt on-U NC =
product Is - Unita Slatll |l!a
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
LEGISLATION RUN MAD

Faribault Pilot: During the year 1911
the United States government spent
1888, 086, 900 in preparation for war, but
not cent for good roads. Is it not
about time that our national govern
ment curtail expenses on those instru-
ments of war that cause loss of life and
treasure and fills the land with tears,
desolation and cripples, and expend a
reasonable amount annually on those
things like good roads that make for the
happiness, pleasure and comfort of the
people?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
DEMOCRATS WON'T BOLT

Sheldon Sun: The progressive who
guesses that whole lot of demo Gratis
are going to vote for Roosevelt has
another guess coming. The demo-
cratic party has the best chance to
win that 1t has had for many years,
the average democrat is hungry for
pap, and he is not going to kill his
chance of connecting with the pie
counter by boiling his ticket at this
time. Democrats are going to be
united this year, unless something
unlocked for happens to turn them
away from Wilson.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
ASSEMBLIES HOMECOMING

The different camping parties in
the Black Hills are breaking mp and
the residents of the eastern part of
the state who have been enjoying the
beauties of that great outing section
are on their way home The season
generally ends by the first of Septem-
Der. but appears to be closed week
earlier this year, the cool weather
prevailing over the northwest prob
ably having something to do with the
early return Of the campers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
TO OPEN QUARTERS

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Congressional
headquarters of the republican and
democratic parties will be opened in
Chicago tomorrow. Representative
VIM. B. Mckinley, who managed
President Taft's campaign for the re-
publican nomination, will have charge
of his party's camp.
Representative Jas. T. Lloyd of
Missouri, will conduct the democ ratio
fight.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
MILLIONS IN NEW WEALTH

South Dakota's immigration COM
missioner has made out an estimate
of things of value produced in the
state during the wear that is now
agriculturally drawing to close. He
finds that the production, of the sea-
son has value of over two hundred
m!.iion dollars, itemized as follows:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29
TALK BUT BRIEFLY

Denver Republican: Money talks,
no doubt, but it changes owners so
quickly that it doesn't seem to have
chance to say much to any one
person.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

The commissioner places the aver
age production per farm at $4,000 and
the PEI capita production of new
wealth at $3.50. 1t has been good
year and its record will add to the
value of agricultural land wherever
it is to be found within the state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

About the time the average man
can afford new straw hat all the
other fellows are blooming out in
their fall felts,,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

Wild plums are plentiful this year,
SO much so that the price of so cents
a peck for the first arrivals mas drop
ped to 81 bushel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

agencies January 81, l9l2.
The South Dakota State Fair
promises to be grand success this
year. Everyone in this section of
the state should be interested in the
fair.
Next Sunday afternoon has been
selected as the time to hold memorial
services in honor of the late William
Booth, founder and leader of the Sal
walton Army.
The Prohibitionists have the short
est platform that has been put out
this year. If a prohibitionist can get
rain he does not mind the absence of
thunder and lightning.
A heavy license is to be imposed by
Sioux City for the operation of public
dance halls, while Chicago and Min
neapolis have started the initiative
for wiping them out entirely.
The crops this year are now report
ed as breaking all records. Thanks
giving Day will be worth celebrating
this year unless som ething very un-
fortunate should occur in the mean
time.
A federal judge in Georgia seeks to
punish for contempt tie man who
asks for the impeachment of the
judge. Yet we are expected to go
right ahead entertaining the pro-
foundest respect for such judicial
procedure.
Yankton has just completed anoth-
er concrete bridge. People down
there are so we'll satisfied with the ir
concrete structures that it is doubt
full it all the steel bridge men could
talk them into accepting a steel
bridge as present.
Forty per cent of the 1888 teachers
who attempted to pass the South Da
kota state examining board for teach
ers certificates, failed, according to
| figures in the office of the state SUI
perintendent of schools.
| Government experts declare that
the high prices for beef cattle will
continue. In fact it is their belief
the population of the country grow
ing faster than the production, of
beef, and higher prices may be looked
for.
Argus Leader: Secretary Wilson
thinks that beef prices are coming
down. Certainly the secretary does
not get his pointers from the live
stock reports nor from the answer
the butcher makes to his customer at
the counter.
Threshing returns are beginning to
come in from all parts of the state
and prove conclusively that crop es-
Inmates were not overdrawn in the
least. From every part of the state
comes the same report-abundant
yields and good grades.
A large lumber of newspaper mer
are in attendance at the annual mid
summer meeting of the South Dakota
Press association, now in session al
Sioux Falls. The amusements pro-
vided included automobile trips tc
the parks and other points of interest
/ The political eye is turned upon Yer
mont, which state holds it's biennia
election on Tuesday next, and Maine
will hold an election six days later. Ii
presidential election years great signif
icance has been placed on the result il
those states as straws indicating tn,
result in the general election.
| Closely following the Iowa pro
gressive party state committees cal
on Wednesday of last week fora stat
convention comes call in Nebrask,
Friday fof state convention there
Which means that orders had bee
received from the highest up author
ity for such action at headquarter
where the work of organizing tn
|hnsw party has been tagging.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

Hitting icebergs for liners threat
ems to become as popular IS for wives
to kill their usbands. Every year
must have it's fads.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

A federal judge in Georgia seeks to
punish for contempt tie man who
asks for the Impeachment of the
judge. Yet we are expected to go
right ahead entertaining the pro-
foundest respect for such judicial
procedure.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

The senate has passed the $780,
900, 900 appropriation bill with pro-
vision for the abolition of the pension
agencies January 81, 1912.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

August Leader: Secretary Wilson
thinks that beef prices are coming
down. Certainly the secretary does
not get his pointers from the live
stock reports nor from the answer
the butcher makes to his customer at
the counter
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

The crops this year are now report
ed as breaking all records. Thanks,
giving Day will be worth celebrating
this year unless something very un.
fortunate should occur in the mean.
time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

Closely following the Iowa pro
gressive party state committees call
on Wednesday of last week for state
convention comes call in Nebraska
Friday fos state convention there.
Which means that orders had been
received from the highest up author
ity for such action at headquarters
where the work of organizing the
bnsw party has BEEN tagging.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

Government experts declare that
the high prices for beef cattle will
continue. In fact it is their belief
the population of the country isgrow-
ing faster than the production, of
beef, and higher prices may be looked
for.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

A heavy license is to be imposed by
Sioux City for the operation of public
dance halls, while Chicago and Min
neapolis have started the initiative
for wiping them out entirely.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

Yankton has just completed anoth-
er concrete bridge. People down
there are so we'll satisfied with the ir
concrete structures that it is doubt
full it all the steel bridge men could
talk them into accepting steel
bridge as a present.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-29

Threshing returns are beginning to
come in from all parts of the state,
and prove conclusively that crop es-
Inmates we're not overdrawn in the
least. From every part of the state
comes the same abundant
yields and good grades.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Why He's For Wilson.
Golfers Weekly.

A young southerner, finding himself
some years ago with a comfortable for
tune from his forbears and also a de-
gree from the Boston Institute OF Tech
nology, cast about for some useful
means to employ both He recalled
that his home town was a backward
southern village, still SCARED from the
hardships Of the war; that It was
without street cars and electric lights.
while river affording ample sites
for power plants ran close by. He de-
cided to invest his fortune and his en-
cheering skill at home. When his
power plant was almost done he had
to borrow money on bonds. Then he
began to find out a few things The
machinery became strangely delayed
in shipment His bonds went up in
price without visible cause. and II was
evident that some one was a heavy
buyer. Bankers who smiled on frs
hearing of his assets would suddenly
chill a year ago. after five years OF
skillful maneuvering. the fingers oi
those who wanted the power plant
closed upon II and the young builder
was left with a firm conviction thai
the grip of Big Business over Bis
Money in this country is a thing sadly
real. In 1904 he was ardently fol
Roosevelt. In 1908 for Taft The othe
day he made a special trip to New Jer
sey to pledge to Woodrow Wilson al
OF the time he could spare. and all O
the resources he could raise becaus
of Governor Wilson's opinions on III
money trust and also because OF con
adence in the Governors ability I
help to shake its grip.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
The Drive at Wilson.

New Haven (Conn) Union.-If the
present drive against Woodrow VIII
son continues nothing can stop his
nomination for the presidency at
Baltimore. This whole assault on
the governor of New jersey begins to
look like a well-staged affair. the trap
pings coming via Wall street 10
smacks Of conspiracy against man
who was originally considered safe
and sane" timber. but has turned out
to be a real chip OF the old progress
sive block
The trouble With Woodrow Wilson is
that ne placed his finger upon several
sore spots in our body polite. He has
ruthlessly defined certain wrongs and
fearlessly demanded certain remedies
and big business" is afraid OF him.
About a dozen bombs have been
carefully planted within as many weeks
under the Wilson boom. a circum-
stance that to say the least looks sus-
picious and smacks OF premeditated
and systematic work All these bombs
/ have exploded. "Marse Henry" him
| self has exploded. and yet the Wilson
candidacy. II anything. is stronger
than ever. There is such a thing as
prosecuting a man into the presidency
None Better Fitted.
Camden (Md) Times.-The more
the Republican newspapers attack
| Governor Wilson. the stronger be
comes his chance OF becoming the
Democratic nominee for President
The Democratic party will make NJ
mistake IL they select Governor VII
son as their candidate. No candidate
now before the people is better fittet
for that high office than the presen
Governor of New Jersey.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Undoubtedly the Choice of Very
Large Majority of Demo-
Gratis for Presidency.
ONLY ONE DANGER APPARENT
" the Nomination Were Left to Vote
OF the People He Would Be Ger
tain to Win, Says York
Gazette.
York (Pa.) Gazette.

Governor Wilson Is undoubtedly the I
choice of a very large majority of /
Democrats for the presidency. He !
also has. and will have. the support
OF many Republicans who realize that
he is the strongest man and the most
dependable man either OF the great
parties could nominate for this posi-
ton. II the whole matter could be
referred directly to the people at this
time there is little doubt that he
would carry three-fourths OF the states
and secure a large majority of the
popular vote.
But. under our system, II is neces-
sary that his name. together with the
names of several other aspirants,
must go before the Democratic ma
tonal convention. and IT depends up
on the delegates TO that convention
whether or not the people who so
largely desire Wilson for president
will have the opportunity to vote for
him. Therein lies the only danger TO
his candidacy. 1t is possible by means
Of manipulating the delegates from
the several states to defeat the will OF
the people In this respect. Such
misfortune is hardly probable. yet be
cause It is possible It is necessary that
every means be employed to insure
against a probability.
While the people can not vote d.
rect for Wilson until the fall election.
they can before that vote for dele
gates upon whom they may depend
confidently to carry out their wishes.
II the warning OF possible danger to
the candidate OF their choice is heed
ed In time that danger can be avoid
ed. and II they thoroughly recognize
the fact that danger to this Candidacy
also means danger to their own IN
terests. then they will be very likely
to take the measures their good 1udg-
ment suggests to eliminate any pos
sibility OF this danger.
The bitterness OF the efforts to dis
credit Wilson so long in advance Of
the convention ought to be sufficient
warning. The concentration of all thu
interests opposition TO the Wilson
candidacy proves how greatly he Il
feared by the interests. That ough
to be enough to indicate what actor
should be taken by those who ar
bearing the heavy burdens imposes
by these interests. II ought to elimi
nate any possible danger of delegate
who can by guile or other means b
manipulated so as to defeat Wilson
in the convention.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Governor OF New Jersey Believes
in Honest Leadership of Big
Political Parties.
FIGHTS ONLY THE BOSSES"
He Says the Whole Country is Now
Turning to the Democracy and
Looks to it for Future
Success.

There has been much talk by the op-
ponents OF Gov. Woodrow Wilson OF
New Jersey to the effect that he is
opposed to all political organization.
Whether the governor took cogniz-
ance OF these statements or not. in
his speech at Woodbury., n. J, he de-
clared himself in unmistakable terms.
After announcing his opposition TO the
control of organizations by small
groups OF men. he said: "Organiza-
ton is necessary to victory. Men
must understand each other and get
used TO each other. and therefore they
must organize. One man cannot plan
for a party, or carry out partys
plans alone: he must be helped by the
suggestions OF others. But an organ
ization must be formed for the serv-
ice OF the state and not 10 help indi-
viduals.
All over the United States the peo-
pie are organizing and reorganlzing.
They are tired of having meddling
middle men interfere between them
and their affairs, and are determined
to take the business OF government in
their own hands. But they want union
and leadership. They wish to replace
the boss of the past with a leader. a
progressive patriot who will lead them
TO prosperity and happiness and good
/ government
You can see the trend Of the times
/ in the organization OF clubs to carry
out their ideas. These clubs are due
TO the spontaneous desire OF men &c
get together in the interests OF good
government. There are and have beer
political clubs formed for the pur
pose of keeping certain men in power
who use that power for their own ends
and purposes; but the clubs of which
i speak are not of that kind.
1.-The whole country is turning to thu
Democratic party. and looks to II 70
future success. am heart and sou
with the organization OF the Demo
cratic party In the campaign we ar
about TO enter upon. such an organizs
ton will be needed. and we will carr
the old party to higher levels an
achieve a great victory"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
WORTH $3.50
FOR SALE

NV farm, WINDSOR" on North
River. two miles above Glasgow, in ex-
celient condition. the result largely of
good filth, cowpeas and clover. Con-
taining 1853 acres, excluding the river.
II includes 80 acres of alluvial, first bot
tom, (of which acres Is in alfalfa,
fine stand); 25 acres. fine second bot
tom, and about 40 acIes OF good up
land. The balance Is In timber.
About rs acres was seeded last fall in
wheat, with redtop and clover. A nice
young orchard, coming into bearing. A
very desirable little farm with excel
lent level road to station at Glasgow.
Mr.. st. John. on the place, will exhibit
same to any that call.
For particulars. apply to
FIT. GLASGOW,
feb % 10 st Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

The Gazette does Job Work.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
SEALED PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals to furnish the
Virginia Military Institute with
Milk from Sept. 1, 1912, to August
81, 1915, are invited. -.
Bids must be in on or before April
I, 1912. .,
Right &c reject any and all bids
reserved.
For information apply at the
Quartermaster' office.
K. w. NICHOLS,
Feb. 14-4t. superintendent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Subscribe for The Gazette, $l.c0.
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when the representatives OF hi;
business think of the people. they d.
not include themselves."-WOODROV
WILSON
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-01-18
MISS VIRGINIA NUM-
Frankfort Engagement Announced.

The following from the Frank
fort News.Journal will be OF int
crest here where Miss Num- was
born and where all her brothers
and sisters now live and every
one who knows her is her friend.
The announcement of the en-
Pagement Of Miss Virginia Num-
to Mr.. George NJ. Eady was
made by Miss Rachel Settle at a
beautiful Tea. which she gave
Friday in her home on the South
Side. The friends of both the
popular hostess and Miss Num-
were asked to tea. and they were
not apprised of the fact that it
was to be an Announcement"
until the tea was served. Then
each guest was given a flower,
and on it hung a heart contain
ing the name of Miss Num-, and
tied in the handle of the tea cup
a heart containing the name of
Mr.. Eady. 1t vas unique and
beautiful way to announce the
approaching nuptials.
The home Of Miss Settle was
aglow with large quantities of red
carnations and narcissus, and
was most beautiful with a bevy
of pretty girls in their hand
soonest winter frocks and the de-
light over the coming marriage
Of one of the loveliest of their
girl friends made the afternoon
an unusually delightful one.
Miss Mary Swigert Hendrick pre-
sided with ease and grace over
the tea table. The wedding of
Miss Num- will take place in the
early spring.