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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Holly at the Irwin Pharmacy.

They are fresh, crisp, palatable and
absolutely pure. The ice cream cones
at the Webster Candy Factory.
Frank Mohs carries a complete line
of rugs, carpets, linoleums, oil cloths
and all kinds of floor coverings.
Mrs. Aaron Kruger and son, "Snook,"
were visiting the Walter North family
in Waubay the first of the week.
Mrs. II. o. Wickre spent Saturday
and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
Jacob Wander Meide at Andover.
Just remember when it comes time
to do your Christmas shopping Web
ster is the best place on the map.
Pure soft spring water. See Fred
Brakeage or telephone 2O4 call 4. Sl.00
tank, straight, cash on delivery.
Jacob Wickre arrived from the farm
this morning for visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. 0. Wickre.
The oyster season has opened and the
place to find the choicest brands and
best service is at the Webster Cafe.
Paul Havens, wife and children came
down from Adrian, N. D., on Tuesday
to be present at the family reunion.
See Frank Mohs for anything in the
line of household furniture. 1t will
mean money in your pocket if you do.
The pure grape juice at the Webster
candy factory is palatable, cool
wholesome and refreshing drink. Tryit.
There Is No Place Like Home;"
this applies when you are looking for
a place to do your Christmas shopping.
]. C. Edmonds came down from his
present home in Moose Jaw, Canada.
last Thursday for visit of few days
If you need pure soft spring water,
see Fred Brakhage, telephone 204 call A.
$1.0O tank. straight, cash on delivery.
The finest line of Christmas nuts and
candies in town. Special prices to
schools and churches, Irwin Pharmacy.
w. r. Bauer, of the South Dakota
Motor company, was down from Aber-
deem on business and pleasure Thurs-
day.
If you need heating stove, we have
the goods, viz: the Peerless Garland and
Radiant Estate. Jas. Peterson & Com
pany..
Professor Thomas Hunt, one Of the
very best instructors Webster ever had,
who is now principal Of the Waubay
schools, came over Friday evening for
. short visit with his many Webster
! friends.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

An Electric Warming Pad has the
heat automatically regulated better
than hot water bottle. Price 81.
Webster Electric Co.
Don't forget that the Reporter and
Farmer can get you out neat, tasty
job of wedding invitations or announce
ments on short notice.
Mrs. Aaron Kruger and sister, Mrs.
Walter North. arrived from Waubay
Tuesday, where Mrs. Kruger has been
visiting for few days.
Miss Blanche O'Ready was in from
her school near Hanse to spend Sunday
at the home of her mother in this city
and to visit with friends.
Granville Jones was an arrival FRI
day to remain few days with his
Webster friends. He makes more of
them every time he comes.
Lawyer Wells was visitor at And.
over, Pierpont and Langford Monday.
Some things he says about the weather
would not look well in print.
Miss Genevieve Tracy, who is attend
ing school at Winona, Mimi, is at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Tracy, for the holidays.
Mrs. w. T. Havens Ia visiting at the
home Of Judge A. w. Campbell. Mrs,
Havens is the mother Of Mrs. Campbell.
Aberdeen News, Thursday,
The st. Mary's guild Of the Episcopal
church met with Mrs. A, w. Tyner last
Thursday afternoon and had profitable
interesting and pleasant meeting.
Messrs. Olson and Nelson, of the
Security Bank Of Webster. were here
from Lake Preston looking after their
business matters last Thursday.
Ralph l.. Smith, of Mitchell, repre-
senting the Carpenter Paper company
Of Omaha, Neb., was Webster visi-
tor Friday looking after his trade.
Miss Ruth Egge will arrive in Web
ster from Sioux Falls Friday night to
spend the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. T. E. Egge, and other relatives.
Buy your Christmas presents in Web
ster, You can examine the goods and
know what you are getting. You will
also get better value for your money.
DIR. ]. L. Harris announces that his
Office hours in the future will be from
loo o'clock to 500 o'clock p. m. every
day except Sunday. Makes speciality
Of the treatment of the eye, ear nose
and throat also the proper fitting of
glasses.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

l.. G. Ochsenreiter and Martin V.
Crowley attended the Implement
Dealers convention at Sioux Falls last
week.
Take your Hides and Furs to
Martin Visit and get cash and the
best price the market affords for
them.
Found-A fur robe. Owner can have
same by calling at city auditors office,
proving property and paying for this
notice.
Anton Karpen and family departed
Wednesday for New Ulm, MIMI, to
spend the holidays with relatives and
friends.
Oysters stewed, fried, raw or any
way you desire them, served at the
Webster Cafe. Try it once, then you'll
come again.
Everyone remarked Friday that they
did not believe we were going to have
much winter. Water was running on
the sidewalks.
A satisfied patron is our best adver-
tiser. We guarantee satisfaction. C..
A. johnson, photographer, Webster,
South Dakota.
HI. o. Wickre spent several days at
his farms in the northwestern part of
the county last week, coming home
Saturday night.
Lost-One hand blow torch, between
Webster and one-half mile east of Dairy
farm. Finder leave at this office and
receive reward.
j. c. Garrick, wife and son, who
had spent few days with relatives
and friends in Faulkton, came home
Saturday night.
VIM. Buhler and sons, Albert Law
renee and Edward, came over from
Butler Saturday on matters Of bust.
ness and pleasure.
Lawyer H. II. Potter was summoned
to Sisseton Monday afternoon to look
after some matters before the Roberts
county circuit court.
Miss Mabel Alley came home from
Sioux Falls last night to remain during
the holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Josephus Alley.
Came to my premises December 4th,
one dark sorrel stallion with white right
hind foot, blind on right eye, star in
forehead. Owner can have same by
calling at my place. removing the horse
and paying charges. Fred Bloom, route
s, Webster. South Dakota.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
LOCAL NEWS
Holly at Twins.
Buy at Mergers and Be happy.
Lots Of Holly at Irwin Pharmac

Gall on Oscar Grue tor abstracts.
Oysters served any style at Knapp's.
G. f. Orr came from Aberdeen yes
terday.
DR.. Fiksdal was here from Bristol
yesterday.
want to sell my six room house. R.
A. Tanner.
Call at the Bee Hive Grocery when
down town.
Don't buy furniture until you see
Frank Mohs.
Oysters served in all styles at the
Webster Cafe.
Be sure and do your Christmas
shopping early.
Follow the crowd and land at
Mergers store.
E. w. Rick was visitor from Wau-
bay on Tuesday.
All kinds of gift and popular books at
Irwin Pharmacy.
Buy your apples for the holidays
at {. A. Mergers.
Earnest Gramberg came over from
Butler Wednesday.
Miss Josie Ahern visite with Wau-
bay friends Sunday
Henry Altoff was a visitor from
Waubay Wednesday.
E.A. Merger is showing the Maxine
Elliott shoe for ladies.
The oyster season is on and Knapp is
there with the goods.
This vicinity was visited by heavy
rain storm Sunday night.
James G. Rathbun returned Satur-
day morning from his Iowa visit.
For Rent Good Groom house west
OF the court house. Philip Gross.
Leave your orders at the Bee Hive
Grocery. Phone No. 274.
wanted-At once a girl for general
homework, good wages. Telephone
Mrs. George Pierce.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
MUST SUBMIT STATEMENTS
Commerce Commission Calls on Elk.
press Companies,

washington, Dec. 15.-The inter.
state commerce commission has or
dered every interstate express carry
Ing company in the country to sub
NIT before Feb. l complete statements
as TO their business on certain desig-
mated days and to show cause before
that date why the commission's sweep
insiy lower rates recently suggested
should not Immediately be declared
effective.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Holly at Irwin Pharmacy.
We are enioYinp oI

We are enjoying our first real sleigh.
ing weather for the winter.
John Schmeig was over from Wau-
Waubay Monday on business.
DR.. and Mrs. H. j. Herman spent
Sunday with relatives in Condo
DR.. II. J. Herman was a professional
visitor at Aberdeen Wednesday.
Silas LaselI, the Waubay banker,
was a Webster visitor Saturday.
We are offering some fine dolls now
on special sale. Irwin Pharmacy.
The finest line of fresh seasonable
candies at Webster Candy Factory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
REPORTER AND FARMER
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1912
WEBSTER MARKETS

Corrected every Thurday morning
by local dealer in grain and fuel and
is the list price
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Leave your orders at the Bee Hive
Grocery. Phone No. 274.

Wanted-At once girl for general
homework, good wages. Telephone
Mrs. George Pierce.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Merger is showing nice line oil
holiday goods for young and old.

Miss va McKennett was a visitor
with Aberdeen friends over Sunday.
Get a Peerless Garland or Radiant
Estate at Jas. Peterson & Company.
George Powers, of Groton, is visit
ing with Webster relatives this week.
For real bargains in first-elass and
up-to-date furniture, see Frank Mohs.
Hon. Chris Fallmer, of Waubay, was
visiting with Webster friends Friday.
They can't be beat-the oysters as
ever served at Knapp's lunch counter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
New York WORLDLY


The great emperor of Japan has
lived but so years, has ruled but 40.
Yet in that brief period there have
unrolled before his eyes all the stupen-
dous developments of the Meiji,
Japan's golden age. He has taken the
leading role in changes as many and
as great as 1t has cost Europe 500
years to accomplish; changes such as
no other great nation and no other
ruler ever witnessed in one lifetime.
When a boy prince Mutsuhito was
hidden away in his fathers palace
Japanese soldiers still fought with
bows and arrows and with lances from
behind cumbrous padded armor, or
swung their swords in open galleys
like the Vikings. 1t was death for q
subject not of the palace group to look
upon the Mikado's face. 1t was death
to leave the country; Ito and Inouye
braved that face when in 1863 they
ran away to England TO study war and
shipping and modern ways. The tenn
poral power of the empcrors had been
usurped by the Shogunate, at whose
court officials scuffled about in silken
trousers, cut IS inches too long for
Iauir legs, so that they might seem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
~ ~ MUTSUHITO

to be always kneeling. Gilbert and
Sullivans "Mikado," staged in 1885,
paraded what was even then the
worlds notion of Japan.
Mutsuhito was babe in arms when
Perry broke IN upon Japan's seclusion
and by objectlesson taught its chiefs
the value of cannon. The patriotic
rebellion OF 1867 against the Shotgun
restored the power to the throne. A
caste system as rigid and as cruel as
India's was swept away in 1871, and
careers were opened to talents for the
first time in all the east. A modern
constitution followed In 1890.
Gunpowder came late to Japan, but
has been used to some purpose The
patrician Satsuma rebellion was
crushed in 1877. China was thrashed,
though most Chinese knew nothing
about it, The great Russian power
which Napoleon fancied would over
run all Europe recoiled before the
/ pigmy of the teacup pictures put on
| khaki. Side by side with these amaz
/ ing military feats went developments
as wonderful in education, manufac
ture, medicine, law.
II is a great romance of history
which is closing in Toxic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26

Our work grows more nerve-rack-
ing every year." writes some expert
either in nerves or finance, l don't re-
member which. Anyway, he continues
with all the pressure Of presidential
year pessimism to explain about our
poor selves who are being driven
around In a tearing furry of nerves
without the possibility of stopping or
even changing of and chopping wood.
Well, undoubtedly it does. And 1t
is especially important for women to
realize this, suppose, since they are
upsetting to men of science and liter
allure.
But why does It?
Is 1t because it is work, or is 1t be
cause of the actual exigencies of the
work itself or is it because we, purely
selfish and self-directed We, make it
SO?
I believe It is the latter.
This is contrary TO all the sympa
thizers of the poor tired business
man" and the poor nerve-racked bust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
THE RECALL PETITIONS.

The publication OF the signers of
the recall petitions designed to &C
complish the removal from Office Of
Mayor H. NJ. Schriver and Commits
sioner Archie Hart refutes the
charge so recklessly made by promot-
ers OF the movement a week or more
ago that the announced purpose to
give the publicity referred to was in
tended for the purposes of intimida-
ton. The names were printed as a
matter OF news and that it was news
which the people were looking for
was fully evidenced by the eagerness
with which the information was
sought. From the moment of the first
announcement of the filing of the De-
titions The Argus was besieged with
inquiries as to when the names would
appear. Everybody was interested
and had The Argus failed to present
this information il, would have been
guilty of neglect of its readers. II is
not always that so much concern at
taches to petitions of this kind, but
the fact that they were the first under
the operation OF the commission form
/ of government awakened unusual in.
terest
/ That the petitions are irregular in
numerous respects any one who has
casually perused them cannot fail to
admit. There are upon them, as has
been said, the names of good and rep
resentative citizens, and no one has
right TO find fault with any represen-
tative man who for reasons of his own
may either sign or circulate such a
petition. But in the list are the names
of so many whom, IT is believed, are
both incompetent and ineligible TO
pass upon the questions involved, who
have no vote or voice in the affairs
OF the municipality that the intended
acts of those who have a right TO pass
Judgment on their public servants are
believed to have been invalidated by
names that were illegally attached to
the petitions.
The Argus. as it has said from the
I III o. 10 NV OppOSGu W lLc ltCdll DIS
a feature Of the commission form of
government, but 1t has not hesitated
TO condemn the motives back of the
petitions now under consideration in
Rock Island, Conceived in revenge
they were fathered by. and thus un,
avoidably became the instruments OF
a low saloon element that has been
put out of business for the good oil
the city. The success of the petitions
would mean the vindicatioa of these
undesirable influences and would drae
the city still further down to mora
degradation and public disgrace.
Were II shown that So per cent o.
the bona fide citizens of Rock Island
signed the recall petitions, The Argu!
would not hesitate TO inform botf
Mayor Schriver and Commissions
Hart that they could not expect the
endorsement OF this paper should
they elect 10 stand as their own sue
cessors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
AW0M6NyO OBSERVATIONS


ness woman" But l believe it's true
nevertheless.
Why are we nervous about our
work? Why do we select nervous
work? Why is it necessary for US to
be driven to death?
Because we choose to.
That's all. We just deliberately
choose it
There Is no real reason why we
shouldn't let up once in while and
take a rest under Gods blue sky.
There is no real reason why we
shouldn't take things easy as we go
along, and choose work that is pleas
ant, and, more important within the
range Of our capabilities.
No reason except just this:
We are afraid Of missing some
thing. We are afraid we would make
few dollars less; attain less envi-
able heights; be considered of less i'm
portance among the paltry number of
| people who ever heard of US anyhow.
The girl who could make $40 a
Week-oh, yes, girls can live respect
ably and happily on SO a week and
less, regardless of David Graham Pail
, lips and other nervous literateurs-
will strive with all her life to hold a
position which means S12 and the in
creased admiration of her mates. Am
! bition, of course, is a good thing, but
: is it honest ambition that goads girl
on to covering up her limitations until
the hysteria Of incompetency is the re-
: sult7
, We all have the right to choose, I'M
: doubtedly. Only when we do choose
t to work every minute with every nerve
simply for what it brings in material
holdings, then let's not blame the wear
: on the nerves and tempers upon the
5 world, or the times. or anything else
: except our own selfish selves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
REPUBLICANS SEE DEFEAT.

The conservative old ST. Louis Globe
Democrat congratulates Governor Den
cen OF Illinois upon his declaration
which is interpreted as being in sup
port Of Taft and against Roosevelt.
The Globe-Democrat can see only fail.
ure for the third party and insists that
Colonel Roosevelt is rapidly losing
ground
He can no longer hope to make
demonstration in the campaign
which will be impressive" says the
Globe-Democrat recently OF its old
friend, the colonel. When his cam.
paign opens in Chicago Aug. 5, he will
hold a far less conspicuous position
than that which he occupied when the
republican convention met there June
is At that time a large number OF the
republicans OF the country appeared
tc De behind him. AS he has withdrawn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
NORTHWEST CROP PROSPECTS


Dean Wood Of the Minnesota state
college OF agriculture has returned
from a trip through the northern part
Of the state, and the St Paul Pioneer
Press quotes him as saying crop con-
ditions there scarcely could be better
than they are at present immigration
Commissioner Maxfield says the re-
ports he is getting from all parts Of
the state indicate that bumper crop
conditions prevail not only in the
north, but everywhere in Minnesota
Their testimony is particularly inter
esting as corroborative OF the estimate
that recently was made public by the
department Of agriculture at Washing
ton. The government forecast is for a
yield OF spring wheat that will set a
new mark, and this is the center OF
the spring wheat belt. The govern
ment announcement indicates a corr
crop that will be second only to thai
OF 1910 Record yields are expected
/ from other crops also.
II is certain that the northwest ha:
ahead OF II one OF the very best years
In its history.
Our prosperity is measured by tha
OF the farmers. They are about to pro
duce an exceptional volume of wealth
The indications are for good prices ant
corresponding prosperity among tn,
producers and consumers alike. TIT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
A DEMOCRATIC STATE.

In an interview National Committee
man Charles Boeschenstein points out
that four years ago. taking the vote OF
the state as a whole. Bryan polled on
ly IL per cent less than Taft.
This means that a change OF senti.
ment approXimating 6 per cent would
land Illinois safely in the democratic
column
A change OF approximately per
cent would mean not only that Wilson
and Marshall would carry Illinois. but
that Judge Dunno and every other
democratic candidate for state Office
would be elected.
II would mean a democratic general
assembly and two democratic United
States senators.
And. surely, no one will doubt thai
conditions are such as 10 assure a
change OF not only per cent, but OF
a far larger ratio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
@ "a rs G. ~

IT'S YOUR SIREN, TOMMY" SHE SAID IN
WABBLY VOICE.
gagged to Tom Flabeau, and everybody
knows he's the best and most loyal fell
low in the worldr' Her cheeks glow
ed warmly.
Good for your applauded Mrs.
Leighton. It's just as you say, dearie
Tommy is the best and most loyal fell
low in the world. bar none, only
She paused and most provokingly I'M
tied the ribbon from a box of choco-
lates and offered the sweets to Beth.
who shook her head impatiently.
out with it, Millie," said the girl at
last what have you got to say
against Tom Flabeau?"
Mile arched her brows. II? Moth
ing" she said
You limited enough"
IL merely heard Lester Whaples ut
ter a foolish remark TO Irving Morris
and ii set me thinking" admitted Mrs.
Leighton after little pause.
Beth's lips were pressed firmly to-
gether. "You have said so much-you
should say the rest" she suggested.
well, they were speaking about
Tommy's latest siren. l suppose you
are fearfully jealous"
Not in the least" returned Beth
proudly.
sirens come and go, but Tommy
Flabeau, wicked, fascinating youth
that he is. goes on forever, charming
the fair SEX" yawned Mrs. Leighton,
but her cousin did not take the hint.
us that all you know about her?"
asked Beth timidly after awhile.
IT'S enough that she is yellow and
shining and a siren of the first de-
gree" said Mile
"Bleached. OF course" Beths lip
was cOntemptuous.
They seem TO like 'em that way"
observed Mile thoughtfully
Beth was thoughtful for a little while
and twice she ran her fingers through
her brown locks and stole glance at
her reflection in the oval mirror. 81
wonder II he has had her out in his
new carr" she asked suddenly.
81 believe so" admitted Mile.
Have you seen herr" insisted the
girl.
she was pointed out to me. Beth"
returned the widow, yawning.
rs she beautifully"
''Is who beautifulT
tom Flabeaus latest sirenw an
swered Beth haughtily.
''Oh, suppose men would think he
lovely, but she bores me frightfully
although she has lovely voice"
Tom is so fond Of music" sighed
Beth
Isn't he? And you play so beauti
I fully, Beth"
! "Ah, l would rather sing. Mnlie.'
/ sighed the girl again.
What is her yoice?' asked Beth aft
er another suggestive p:ese.
Soprano, | should say
Tom prefers mezzo soprano.
wonder If she can sing Lassen's Thin
! Eyes So Blue" remarked Beth. al
/ anxious little frown creasing her brow
Why do you worry about that?
! asked Mile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-26
The Argus Daily Story
Mr.. Flabeaus Siren-By Clarissa Macde
Copyrighted. 1912 by Associated Literary Bureau

Have you seen Tommy Flabeau's
latest siren?" asked Lester whapely.
NO. What's it HkeT' asked Morris
"a peacherino, Come up there now
and be intro
Beth Page drew back into the
shadow of the fragrant honeysuckles
with startled eyes and parted lips,
from which the color had fed. leav-
ing them strangely white and trem-
bling.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. she whisper
ed to herself "why, thought l was
Tommy Flabeau's latest and was to
be the last. I'll go and talk to Mile
Wren. She knows all the gossip, and
IT, Beth twisted a sapphire nervous
ly around her engagement finger and
fitted up the stairs to an upper corri-
dor of the summer hotel.
Her cousin answered her light tap
at the door with a welcome smile.
Come in. honey" she said, and
dump your troubles on my shoulders"
She resumed her position on the wide,
low couch beside the table and placed
u
pages Of the magazine she had been
reading. Mrs. Leighton was n widow.
petite and fair, with dark blue eyes
and an appealing smile.
How do you know I have any trou.
bles?" demanded Beth. sinking into a
deep chair and fixing her brilliant eyes
on the little widow.
You look tragical, my dear" retort
ed Mile calmly; and, besides, engag
ed girls are always worrying"
"Nonsense" cried Beth crisply
what have I, for instance. to worry
about?" She looked keenly into hel
cousins serene eyes
perhaps you are worrying about
Tommy Flabeau," suggested the wild
ow cautiously.
About Tom? echoed Beth, with S
hollow little laugh. why. I am en-