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The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
SEED DISTRIBUTION

The following from Congress-
man Taylor is self-explanatory:
My Dear Editor
l would appreciate the courtesy
if you will kindly advise your
readers that l am now ready to
make my annual distribution of
vegetable and flower seeds, and
will be pleased to send small
assortment as long as they last to
all who write me for them. The
supply is 30 limited and the re-
quests so numerous that | can
only send them out on written re-
quests, and only a few to each
person.
AS l have only garden and
flower seeds, the applicants should
state in their requests which they
want, whether garden or flower, or
both. But it is useless to give a
list of varieties of seeds desired
as the department will not take
the time to pick out special seeds
i receive a great many letters
containing no signature or adj
dress, and as there are two thou
sand Taylors in Washington, a
large number of letters intended
for me go astray Parties should
be sure to sign their names and
give their address, and then direct
their letters or postals as follows
Hon. EDWARD L. TAYLOR,
Congressman at Large, Colo,
Washington, d. c.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
NATIONAL PROHIBITION

Senator Kenyon of Iowa has in
troduced a bill whose effect would
forbid railroads and express COM
panies to carry liquor into prohi-
bition states. The antiliquor laws
in many states are rendered futile
by the ability of the distillers to
set up local agents who can take
orders and have cases and bottles
of liquor sent direct to the con-
sumer by express from outside the
state. A similar bill was intro
duced in congress some years ago
and would have passed if it had
ever reached vote. Speaker Can
non, however, disposed of it by
packing the committee in charge
of it with men from whom he ex
acted promise not to report this
particular bill.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
SIX SUGAR FACTORIES

A system to revolutioniZe the
beet sugar business has been
worked out in Durango. The beet
growers are to put up the money
to build six large factories in the
San Juan basin of the capacity of
1000 tons of beets day. Ward
barley of Monte Vista, is the pro-
moter.
The Durango plan calls for an
equal division of profit between the
stockholders of the factory and the
farmers who raise the beets. The
farmers are to receive IS fiat for
each ton of beets delivered at the
factory in addition to one half of
the net profits.
Coupled with the Durango plan
has come the certainty of an $780,
GOO sugar beet factory in Durango
in the near future.
All of the real estate men in the
San Juan basin are enthusiastic
boosters for these six big factories
which are to be Independent Of the
sugar trust and Wall street is ex-
pected to do it's part in busting the
great sugar octopus.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
Chlna,a nnn WaAarAuax

Chlna's Long Waterway.
China has the longest canal In tn'
world-the Grand. 1t IL the lonseH
certified waterway, and goes fron
Tungtu to Hsngchoo. . distance OF :"
miles.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

Miss Florence Heilman, who
has been quite ill at the home of
her father, w. d. Heilman, left
Sunday to resume charge of her
school near Alamosa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

In 1890 the tobacco trust had
s25,0OO,000 capital. In 1908 this
capital had grown to $316,OOO,OOO.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
Called.

Il asked the audience to lend M
their ears" said the verbose speaksf
But In three-quarters Of an hour tht'
were DOING" II see," replied IN
hnancier. They called the loan"
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

+. Il. Chapman, representative
of the w, b. Reid Land Co. of
Portales, New Mexico, left Sunday
for his home, accompanied by a
number Of prospective land buyers
Mr.. Chapman expects to return to
Monte Vista in the near future.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

G. l.. Kohl left Sunday for a
business trip to Leadville.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

He Would Better Keep Still.
A man who smokes and belongs to
clubs never has any chance in an ar
gument with his wife about expenses.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

The price of lead and zinc is fixed
by the Guggenheim trust and not
by the tariff.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
COURT DECISIONS

Assessor Arnold of Denver, who
was elected from his office by
force some weeks ago, has been
restored to his office by the SUI
preme court.
In the commission form of gov
ernment case three of the justices
took the position that it was not
the time to pass on the validity of
the commission plan. Three judges
dissented. AS result of the dead
lock Judge Teller's order for the
calling of special election stands
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
Going Over the eooks.

This Item ip your campaign ex-
pense account mystifes me-" said the
auditor. Il don't understand what
you mean by raw MATERIAL" That's
IN error on the part Of the stenogra.
pher. replied Senator Sorghum. 1T
should read, "hurrah MATERIAL"
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
|. {. Peck, J. {. Stoner
Democratic Candidates for
Members House of Repre-
sentatives from Perkins
County.

Everybody know. Lew { Peck opa
ol lhe foremost ranchers OF perkins
county Mr.. Peck is Nirginian by
olrth, coming into these par,s some %
years ago. Since that time he has
been engaged in ranching, scoring a
success to he proud of in that orcapa
lon His hone place is ON Black
Horse creek near Whitney, but last
winter was spent with his family in
the ntce little winter home which he
has acquired at Lennon.
Mr., Peck has a host OF friends who
think that the legislative dignity he
seeks would sit well upon his shout.
ders He Is known to have n clear
mead on all matters that come under
his observation, and as he is well nc
l0alnted with needs and conditions
IN the west part of the state he ough,
TO make capable legislator,
j. {. Stoner, familarly and favor
ably known as Jack" Stoner through
out Perkins county, is South Dakota
product, who saw the light Of the sun
hrst at Hlghmore, ). ID. lie has been
resident of Perkins county for some
tour years, living first at Lennon.
ana then moving onto a homestead in
the extreme south part Of the county.
Here he is doing his best helping to
develop one uf the finest stretches OF
Perkins county, incidentally raising
pure bred chickens, just to show the
nelghbors how, and printing little
newspaper. He is aIiveto every ques-
ton OF public import, has H cleur
view OF public needs ana hn. hls
shoulder manfully to the wheels of
progress.
A vote for him will be vote for
clean cut Young man that VIII be able
to perform the duties Of his office IN a
manner honorable and complimentary
to himself and beneficial to his constit.
uency. Vote Nov. 5th for J. G, Stoner
Tor member House of Representatives
- ''' u N'i> I"uiit]' ADV.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
LENNON Perkins County, South Dakota rday October 25 10

binary human intelligence it will
will find that it's agonizing worry
in behalf of the farmers of South
Dakota is absolutely unnecessary
and that our farmers are not cry
ing out to be saved. Let us once
more call the attention of the Re-
publican to the following figures,
presented in so simple a manner
that the essential point should be
grasped even by that organ: "On
Sept. 80 the price of cash wheat,
No. l northern, was 85c at Grand
Forks, 92c. in Minneapolis and
$1.05 in Winnepeg. The freight
on wheat from Winnepeg to Min
neapolis is 9 cents, commission |
cent, shrinkage and office charges
2 cents. total II cents" Wheat
costing $1.05 in Winnipeg would
cost SLIT in Minneapolis. Are
these figures comprehensive? Dc
they mean anything? Now, is it
possible for anyone who has even
ordinary intelligence to say that
the farmers on this side of the
line have anything to fear from
Canadian competition in grain?
On the other hand there is scarce
ly a single manufactured ar
ticle that can not be boughtcheap-
er in Canada than on this side of
the line. Now does this fact al
SO mean anything to the farmers
on this side of the line, who are
compelled to buy their articles of
in a trust controlled
If all other facts fail to
soak into the comprehension of
the Republican editor, may we
not present the following from
the third term candidate himself,
who only a year ago said: Il be-
lieve in free trade with Canada
both from economic and political
reasons" Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
SHOCK HALL,
Candidate for State Senator

+. +. Hall. nominee of the
Democratic party for State Sena-
tor. is a Missourian by birth He
has contributed much toward the
developement OF the western
part Of the state. having come to
the country in 1875 when but a
boy. He worked on the range in
eastern Wyoming and western
South Dakota. and in 1882 was
made manager of the Union Cat
tie Company, which place he held
until the company closed out in
1892. In 1894 he moved his stock
into what is now l'erkins County
and has resided here since, where
he owns 1900 acre tract of land,
well improved. and where he also
has good standing in tn COM
mnnlty for his absolute integrity
in business. His election would
assure the people Of fair and
honest administration Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
Faith Without Works

hethird term party, declaring
.c,;nst trusts and yet being man
,oed BY the leading trust creators;
declaring against theft yet steal
;na and betraying a whole party;
declaring against bosses and yet
wp find its leaders at our state
csnitoI deliberately preventing
$4,000 legal voters from actually
yotjng for a prominent presiden-
tis) candidate of their choice. In
all the annals of politics can you
find a more fragrant specimen OF
bossism and dictatorship. And
vet there are people who actually
have faith that the platform
pledges Of such a gang mean more
than their acts of performance.
The good book says that Faith
without works is dead,' and we
have good reason to doubt the
ability of the state house gang
Of third termers being able to
reverse the spirit of this saying
which has proven infallible all
down through the ages. Words
mean nothing when the deeds
are all in the opposite direction.
Faith without works is dead"
Adv.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

1he bull moose organs appear
to be particularly partial to pre-
senting their facts on the invert-
ed plan. They worry a great deal
about the opposition of Pat Wick
hem to f. S. Johnson, when as a
matter of fact their worry is un-
necessary, for Mr.. Wickhem only
few days stated to prominent
democrat that the democratic ma
tlonal, state and county tickets
would receive a greater majority
In Hanson county than any other
county in the state. We state
this fact so that our friends on
the other side will cease to worry
because they fear the democratic
ticket will not be elected. Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

From Vol. l. state auditors re-
port for 1911, will be found the
following items of expense of our
bull moose governor: Page 327,
laundry sic; page 1923. valet 81;
page 328, room two days New
York $S; page 800. hotel two days
Sioux Falls $3.50; page 329,
hotel two days St. Paul S24: page
329. room two days Chicago, So;
page 329. laundry, Chicago. two
days. $1.21; page 331, room and
meals one day Chicago $40. 80:
page 33l, room and meals one day
Minneapolis $3.50; page 33l.
sleeper Minneapolis to Huron. $6,
(berth costs $1.50) page 332, en-
larging Vessey's picture. $35.
The record also shows that for
the first one year and eight and
one-half months of Gov. Vessey's
administration he used total of
81, 600 miles Of railroad transpor-
tation on railroads west of Chi
cago alone. These facts are all
taken from the official record
made and prepared by our state
officials themselves and it is their
record, not ours. Do you want
two years more of this gang. Adv.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

If j. Pierpont Morgan puts up
$50, 900 for the Roose welt cam.
paign fund in 1904 and cleans up
sixty, nine millions in putting the
finishing touches on The steel
trust, we may well believe him
when he says that he is for Roose-
welt this year because the colonel
is always doing something in.
teresting Morgan doubtless feels
that Teddy is his Santa Claus. SO
to speak. Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
No. 20

The Z hell Republican APP
pears to g ier it necessary to
present its e. on the inverted
pathv pab i@G if it II IS { has IS 0s. u.v sym sym"
thing in support Q. bull moose
ticket without hes comelled to
join the Ananias club. 1t wor-
rles a great deal about Pat Wick
hem S opposition to +. S, John
son, when worry for the demo
crates ON that point is really un-
necessary, because we can assure
the Republican that only last
week Pat Wickhem declared to
one of our leading democrats that
on Nov. S Hanson county would
lead all counties in the state in
the slXe of its democratic major
lty for national, state and coun-
ty ticket. We state this fact SO
that the Republican will cease to
worry about the possible failure
of the democrats TO carry the
state. Now, won't the RepubIi-
can please quiet down and go
peacefully to sleep? Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
Democratic Ticket
Put Cross in the Circle at the
Top Nov. 5th.

For President Woodrow Wilson
vote tor five Presidential electors by
making a cross in the circle at the ton
of this list.
l. Is. Matthews, Columbia
Millard Aasved, Leo)a
A. E. Hitchcock, Mitchell
William Nee, Centerville.
John 7. Biehn, Gregory
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET
For Congress District
Harry J. Candy
STATE TICKET
For Governor
+. 5. johnson, Yankton
For Lieutenant Governor
o. D. Anderson, Corsica
For Secretary of State
\. +. Stewart, Selby
For Auditor
j. +. Croal, Sisseton
For Treasurer
+. Is. Cannon, Aberdeen
For Railroad Commissioner
l.. d. Campbell, Sioux Falls
For Attorney General
w. A. Lynch, Huron
For Com + of Schools and Public Lands
Geo, II. Smith. Reliance
For Supt. of Public instruction
J., Nj. Powers
COUNTY TICKET
State Senator-E +. Hall
Representative-L.C &. Peck
County Treasurer A. Bum
Register of Deeds VIM Mensing
Clerk of Courts j. Is. F,mmuns
County Surveyor (Independcnt)- r.
"A 5, Tubbs
County Commissioner John +. Lund
quist
Independent Candidate for Repre-
John &. Stoner Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

Hon. E. S. johnson has just
completed a tour of the northern
part of the state. and at every
place the enthusiasm was simply
tremendous. Old campaieners
in this state declare that they
never saw anything like it before.
There are certainly signs all over
the state of a rebellion against
the present state house gang, and
on the face of it the situation
certainly favors the democratic
national and state tickets. We
desire right here. however, to
protest against the apparent
overconfdence of many of the
democratic workers. Right at
this time overconfdence is the
most serious obstacle to overcome
in this campaign. Confidence is
all right, and we believe bene-
fetal, but it is not through con
hdence but by votes that this
political battle must be won. We
want to state right here that
this is the time for all supporters
of the democratic tickets in this
state to get their feet firmly on
the ground, and their thoughts
out of the clouds. The only thing
that will win this fight is good
intelligent, practical, earnest
work, and this must be found in !
every precinct in the state. This
is the only road TO success. and
nothing must be taken for grant
ed, or no work left undone. And /
right here we want to warn all
supporters of f. S. Johnson and
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

A straw vote on a train be-
tween WatertoWn and Henry the
other day resulted as follows
Wilson 90. Roosevelt 2: Taft 2.
For governor the vote stood
Johnson Il. Byrne2 2. And strange
as it may appear the Wilson and
Johnson men all wore buttons.
while the others did not. This is
only another evidence Of the still
hunt manner of campaign the
bull moosers are making in South
Dakota this year. Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
PettigreW on War Path.

According to expectations for
some weeks past former United
States Senator K. +. Pettigrew
has taken the stump for the Bull
Moose propaganda, thus adding
another chapter to his long re-
cord as the champion topper of
the North west, follower of
strange gods. man who could
not take defeat manfully. The
trouble with the senator seems
to be that there were too many
good democrats before the BaIti-
more convention. Had Champ
Clark, in whom we have abiding
faith. been nominee of the Balti-
more Convention it is well
known fact that Pettigrew would
have been the recipient of a neat
port folio next March in case of
a democratic victory. But the
South Dakota steam roller engi-
neered by Pettigrew and his CO.
horts would not roll, it did not
lack steam but it lacked orders
which the South Dakota primaries
of last June did not render, and
Champ Clark could not be noml-
mated. Had Pettigrew remained
in the harness and lent his eff
forts towards the election Of
Woodrow Wilson he would have
doubtless received due reward
for his labors. His present course
only shows that he was a demo
cTdt IOF revenue oliiy. Adj
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

his fellow candidates to pay no
attention to any story that may
De circulated by the opposition.
In oar opinion, while everything
within reason will be done for
Roosevelt that is possible. vet
we believe that the purpose is to
make the most determined fight
tor the state positions in order to
save the organization and a num-
Der OF important Offices. 1t is in
a sense still hunt they are max
ing. and we are daily hearing
stories sprung calculated adroitiy
to create feeling among our peo-
pie. This method will be largely
relied upon, and it is only eternal
vlgllence that will successfully
combat this manner of campaign
~ this state. This is why we de.
clare that votes and not over
confidence must win this fight.
And we believe two weeks of
earnest work will redeem South
Dakota, and earnest work only.
Are you ready to do your share.
Adv.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

,,1 NE Mitchell v Republican and
p'asF bull moose third term or.
t,as, s,s appear ? to be able to awaken
,sd. a,, lne'r reciprocity and free
i sss ss,. trance. They have become
;oss 'sll..nypnotized !. on these ques-
nns. ,pas mat they are utterly i'm
J, ,,as s,i from facts or figures, and
bs, " 'ss ;'ssy. only the creatures of their
nd sa,s ,',,,sglnlng. 1t is a soothing
iaab, se'l Il satisfying condition no
nisIs,. asI,, out not one that is apt to
laa" aS,ssa ss, or deceive others who 10
insuen".. ny. 0e 50 utterly under the
sops;ties t;ss Of their self-created
Vis.a Vs,.,oh N. as themselves. Gov
a. ,1ba y himself states that there herr,
auts!n1 ! no o. such condition as ab-
ss ny, u lfee trade and that
a. dsma.f;a! I,r' IN favor of free trade.
tpai,has tish'aoeratic :, national platform
fe 'aes ,n.s absolutely no ground
apree;ta,, Ere'' = Conclusion. And as to
Republican, wit with Canada, if the
''n will display even or
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25
A. BUM
Democratic Candidate for
County Treasurer.

Mr., Bum was born in Ohio, and
when but , years old, was taken to
Iowa, When that state was as sparsel v
Seaed, as was terkins county when
Pc IN November 1906 filed on his home
fRad. He established his residence in
pay lMl, and has resided on the
lonestfad since that time. With the
INCEPTION OF twelve years, which he
leni IN mercantile pursuits, Mr.. Bum
lbs spent his life on the farm, and
Do's fuli we'll what it Is to earn his
O'eaa BY the sweat of his brow.
io Iowa he served as mayor of his
's' also tilling various township and
'"ooi district offices, as well as other
OsDlons trust and is well equipped
4' '''e once to which he aspires
&C % quiet gentleman, and unassuu,-
- III manner vet firm in his con-
"'ions al q believer that there,s e
0ae'0lns Of good in every man.
'4' eunn Is an advocate of the
D'es' ~, possible taxation consistent
'"l existing conditions. If elected
vi, conduct the affairs of tie Of
Ne ei county treasure, -. !,
NV rV'ao'y Il" invites inquiry of
has lived. '0 pas' ne
-. 9e 'of A. Bum for county treas.
Adj
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

Wm. Mensing, whD seeks election
t. the otlce of register Of deeds of
Perkins county, is native of Ger
many, having been born in 1854 in
the city of Oldenburg. In 1881 be
came to the United States, settling at
Bedford, Ind, coming to Pierre, S
D. in 1883. La 1887 he moved to Day
county, living there until 1905, when
he settled on homestead in what is
now Dewitt township. Perkins Coun-
ty. He has a family consisting Of
hi, wife and two children.
Mr.. Mensing has wide experience in
the matter OF keeping records, having
been abstractor in Day county for a
number of years. He is painstaking
and conscientious in his work, and
may point with satisfaction to mum
Der OF lesser trusts in which he has
acquitted himself with honor, and
given proof of his entire worthineSs
to the office OF register Of deeds, which
be now seeks at the hands of the pco-
pie of his county.
Vote for VIM. MensIng for register
OF deeos' Adv
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

Mr., Emmons is q farmer in Seim
township, where he has lived for over
live years. He is a taxpayer, and So
licits the support of all who believe
in supporting men who help to build
up the country.
Vote for j. b. Emmons for clerk OF
court. ADV.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

A poll taken recently on d
Northwestern tram between Alb
erdeen and Oakes by George B.
Grant of Isabel resulted AS fol-
lows: Wilson 10. Roosevelt %,
Taft Is, Debs LIS.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-10-25

Vote fer A. Bum, 1.-THE
farmer" "on the Democratic
ticket for county treasurer.
He will make good. ADV
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-06-06
LIFE.

Man comes into this world without
his consent and leaves 1t against his
will. During his stay on earth his
time is spent in one continuous round
of contraries and misunderstanding.
In his infancy he is an angel; in his
boyhood he is a devil; in his man.
hood he is everything from a lizard
up. In his duties he is a damn fool
II he raises a family he is chump;
il he raises a check he is thief and
the law raises hell with him. If he's
a poor man he's a poor manager and
has no sense; If he is rich he IS
dishonest but considered smart: II
he is in politics he is a CRATER and
a crook; If he is out of politics you
can't place him-he is an undesir-
able citizen. II he goes to church
he is a hypocrite: II he stays away
from church he is a sinner. II he
donates to foreign missions he does
1t for show: il he doesn't he is a
tight-wad. When he first comes into
the world everybody wants to kiss
him-before he goes out everybody
wants to kick him. If he dies young
there was a great future in front OF
him; IL he lives to a ripe old age he
IL in the way-only living to save fun.
eral expenses.
Life is a funny proposition after
all.-Human Life.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-06-06
MY CREED.

I hold that Christian grace abound,
Where charity is seen: that u,hs,
We climb to Heaven, it's on m,
rounds
OF love to men.
! hold all else, named piety.
A selrish scheme, a vain pretence
Where centre is not-can there be
Circumference?
This, I moreover hold, and dare
Affirm where'er my rhyme ma,
Whatever things be sweet or fair.
Love makes them So
Whether 1t be the lullabies
That charm to rest the nursline
bird,
Or that sweet confidence of signs
And bushes made without a word
Whether the dazzling and the flu sb
or softly sumptuous garden bowers
Or by some cabin door, a bush
OF ragged flowers.
'Tis not the wide phylactery,
Nor stubborn fact, nor stated pray
erS,
That make us saints; we Judge the
tree
BY what it bears.
And when a man can live apart
From works, on theologic trust,
l know the blood about his heart
Is dry as dust.
Alice Cary