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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01
THE HIGH COST OF SELLING.

Our readers are familiar with the
efforts making by Congressman Robt
c. Wickliffe Of this district to secure
national bureau of markets, in or.
der to secure a better distribution of
farm products as needed, and to elm
mate the excessive costs of the mid
dlemen in getting food stuffs from
the farm to the consumer. In a re-
cent speech in the House, Mr.. Wick
life uses the following forceful eX,
preston: "The cry of back to the
farm will continue, but will go I'M
needed unless something is done to
secure to the farmer some way of
solving the high cost OF selling"
Mr.. Wickliffe thinks, and with rea-
son, that one cause of the unrest
which draws the people from the
country to the city is that when they
attempt to market their hardly-raiSed
products the prices are low, unequal
ard unreliable, while at the same
time the producers we'll know that
the customer is paying prices that
would prove remunerative.
Statistics show that there is an in
creased cost of 81 per cent between
the price that the producer receives
and the consumer pays. "Of course"
says Mr.. Wickliffe, Il am not for a
moment contending that under the
best methods of farm marketing or
the marketing Of farm products that
there must not be some considerable
outlay for transportation, middlemen,
and so forth, but what | do contend
is that when so large an amount as
81 per cent, as contended by the
Secretary of AgriCulture-or even a
greater amount than that as contend
ed by other authorities whom l have
quoted-that there must be Of neces-
sity something greatly out of joint
in our method Of marketing farm pro-
ducts. 1 am informed that in some
countries abroad-Holland, for in
stance-only 25 per cent disappears
between the producer and ultimate
consumer, and l am Of opinion that
there is not a country ON the globe
where the difference is so vast as
it is here in the United States.
Il am not in this argument or the
measure which | am pressing for the
consideration of the House seeking
to do an injustice to any calling what
soeyer; l am simply seeking to do
justice to all classes in this matter.
that would tend to bring
the producer and ultimate consumer
closer together would, in my judg-
ment, be in the interest of both of
said classes. and would at least tend
toward following the law of supply
and demand in legitimate way.
Transportation companies and re-
,aiIers are both necessary factors in
he distribution of farm products, and
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01
SALUTATORY.
5y Miss ROSalie Richardson:

BY Miss Rosalie Richardson:
1t falls to my share this evening,
friends and fellow students, to ex-
press, in behalf of the class of 1912,
our appreciation of, and pleasure in,
your presence here and also the
feeling of joy and pride which comes
with the consciousness of the fact
that our past efforts have been so
successfully rewarded as you are TO
see them in witnessing these, our
graduating exercises.
This class of 1912 is one of which
We feel justly proud, for have we
five not worked together for two
years, with the thought OF this even
ing ever held before us? However,
all the discOuragements with which
we have met, are now forgotten as
we ask you to share with us the sue
cess and pleasure Of this evening,
which we have so long regarded as
the goal to which all our efforts have
been directed. AS to our actual
growth and knowledge Of which these
exercises are but a symbol, we shall
have our future to express to you
more clearly than | can now. That
this evening forms a turning point
in our lives we fully realize, and
therefore we hope for sympathy and
encouragement for the future, par
ticularly from these of you who per-
haps look back on similar day in
your own lives. AS to what we eX-
pect for ourselves, or our friends eX-
pect for us, that the future will
bring it falls to our prophet to let
you know; and as to the possessions
which we have most cherished dur
ing these past happy days, and which
we are now regretfully relinquishing,
our "WilI' will shortly let you know
our wished-for disposal of them.
Therefore, feeling sure of your
sympathy in the distinction which we
enjoy this evening and in perform
ing this, our last school duty, may
the hour prove to be a pleasant and
profitable one, as we bid you well
come, thrice welcome, to this our
day of graduation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

Mrs. Adele Rosenthal of New Or
leans, issues cards for the marriage
of her daughter, Birdye to Mr. George
Meyer Stern, Wednesday evening
June u, at eight o'clock, 1865 St
Charles Ave, New Orleans.
AS Mr. Stern is a prominent young
merchant of our town, the event is
awaited with interest by scores OF
relatives and friends in West Felic-
lana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01
FOX SALE.

Pure white large ear seed corn at
$3.50 per bu.; Re-cleaned seed oats
75c per bu.; Ground corn cob and
shuck; Ground oats and cotton seed
meal; Sweet potatoes, vans, Csc bu.;
Grade Angora goats, $1.50; Grade
southdown sheep, $3.50; Registered
Berkshire pigs, $500; Registered Jer-
sey bull calf, SIS: Grade Jersey bull
calf, $500.
w. H. RICHARDSON,
Wilcox, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

| think are recognized as such by
all thinking men"
By a bureau of markets and due
publicity of it's findings, Mr.. Wick.
life believes that conditions can be
to such an extent that both
producer and consumer will be bene.
fitted. Since all the population may
be divided into these classes, it is
obvious that if the high cost of sell
ing be reduced that this will allay
the discomfort of both city and coun-
try.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01
MckOW N-MILLS.
F'eliciana Record:

Feliciana Record:
On the beautiful day of May 22nd,
the marriage vows between Miss
Margaret Jane McKowen and Mr.. Al
bert Carter Mills were taken. The
Plains Presbyterian church was the
scene of the solemn and impressive
service and was dream of beauty
by means of decorations of palms,
Easter lilies, and pillows Of tulle,
which handsome arrangement was
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

The new principal for the high
school has been selected. He is a
Mr. Dreidenboch of Virginia, grad,
uate of Washington and Lee Uniyer,
sity, and has taught several years.
He is an Episcopalian, and will find
congenial associations here.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01
SssE4t%4.s! ]. ! 81. 81 .-..I'.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The True Democrat is authorized
to announce Hon. R. F. Walker, of
East Feliciana, as a candidate for
District Attorney for the oath Jude,
ial District Court, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

LOST, between st. Francisyille and
Jackson most probably near Thomp'
sons Creek, small gold pin with
initials IS. S." Finder will please
notify this office.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

Miss Hannah Town had a painful
miShap. Rising in the night to get
camphor to rub her face for tooth
ache she got the carbolic acid in
stead, and burntBher cheek with it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

The local masonic lodge completed
the initiation of ]. W. CrichloW, on
Monday of last week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

Nearly quarter Of century we
have been manufacturing high grade
Prepared Pai-ts. The colors are per-
manent and the paint proven to be
the most durable on the market.
We will send free upon request
a handsome booklet, SO sample col
ors showing many buildings in col
ors just as they are painted with
this great paalt.
We operate the most modern Paint
Plant in the country. Buy direct
and save money.
CARRARA PAINT COMPANY,
CLEVELAND, OHIO
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

have sufficiently regained my
health to give all prescription work
my personal attention.
Send me your orders for anything
in the drugs or druggists sundries
tine, as we'll as your prescriptions,
and your orders will have prompt
and satisfactory attention.
Respectfully
l.. p. kILBOURNE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01
LITTLE ADS "

FOR SALE-Two one-half barrels
of good cane syrup. Apply T. w.
Wilcox, La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

FOR SALE-Jersey cow with
young heifer calf-W. 7. FORRES-
TER. 81 Apr6tf.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-06-01

ADVERTISE EVERY WEEK.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
TAFT SEES WARNING
IN TREND OF VOTE
President Makes Statement on
Election Results.

Cincinnati, Nov. 6.-President Taft
conceded the election OF Governor
Wilson. He issued the following
statement from his brothers home
here:
"The returns insure the election Of
Governor Wilson to the presidency.
This means an early change in the
economic policy Of the government in
reference to the tariff. II this change
can be made without hating prosper
ity sincerely hope 1t may be.
1.-THE vote for Mr.. Roosevelt, the
third party candidate, and for Mr..
Debs, the Socialist candidate, is a
warning that their propaganda in ia
vor of fundamental changes In our
constitutional representative govern
ment has formidable support.
while the experiment of a change
In the tariff is being carried out by
the Democratic administration II be-
hooves Republicans to gather again
to the party standard and pledge anew
their faith in their party's principles
and to organize again to defend the
constitutional government handed
down to US by our fathers"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
the ELECTION IS over
WILSON CHOSEN PRESI.
DENT AS A DEMOCRAT
REPUBLICANS WIN IN S. D.
Day County Rolls Up Her Usual
Splendid Majority For The
Entire Republican Ticket
Every Man On Ticket
Is Elected

The greatest tribunal on earth-the
American people-has spoken and by
their ballot on Tuesday and an over
whelming majority of the ELECTORAL
college decided that there should be a
change and selected Woodrow Wilson
as president land Thomas Marshal as
vice president of the United States for
four years commencing the 4th OF
March 1913. We sincerely trust it is
for the best. We do not believe the
country is going to ruin by the acts oil
two men-one president and one vice
president. Ninety millions of people
are able and will avert any great
calamity.
The State of South Dakota is safely
republican as is the county of Day.
The republican majority in this county
ranging from 400 to nearly 1000.
Now letus all forget politics and get
back TO business again.
We will give tabulated vote of the
county next week.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
Johannas Hawkinson Deadsw

Died-In Webster of dropsy Wednes-
day morning, November 9th, 1912, at
/ AS o'clock, Johannas Hawklnson, aged
79 years, months and days.
The deceased was born in Ekiberga,
Smoland, Sweden, May goth, 1888. He
spent his early manhood in his native
country and came to America in 1882,
making his home since that time in
Webster.
He is survived by seven children four
boys and three girls, John W., Charles
Frank and Elos, of Webster; Mrs.
McKinzie, of Christian, N. D.; Miss
Lottie, of Webster; MRS. Herman
Swanson, of Kidder.
The funeral services will be held
from the Norwegian Lutheran churc!
in this city Saturday morning at 1000
o'clock and interment will take place in
the New Sweden cemeterey at Zoo
o'clock, p. m.
MIR. Hawkinson was a kind loving
husband and father, a most considerable
friend and splendid citizen. He will
be greatly missed by all who enjoyed
his acquaintance. The Reporter and
Farmer joins many other friends in
deepest sympathy for the surviving
members of the family.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
Hannah EmeIie Mork

Died-In Webster, November 4, 1912,
of tuberculosis, Hannah Emelie Mork,
aged Fl years, months and % days.
The deceased was born; in Kristan-
sund, Norway, on March IL, 1891. was
baptized in the Lutheran church in May,
1891. In 1904 she came to America with
her mother, Mrs. Caroline Mork, and
sister, Gudrun Mork. Was confirmed
in st. Johns Lutheran church in this
city June 8, 1906, by Rev. o. o. Hafstad.
Her life was spent the last few years
in suffering but she bore it with great
fortitude and courage and with the true
Christian spirit, and was ever cheerful
and happy.
The funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the Lutheran church, Rev. o. o. Hof-
stad officiating. Interment took place
in the Webster cemetery.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
School Notes

Mr.. Winters visited the Sixth grade
Monday.
Herman Chilson has returned to the
Second grade.
The First grade had a Halloween
party last Friday afternoon.
Max Erdman aud Emma Lensgrav
entered the Seventh grade last Mon
day.
Vida Nelson, of the Sixth grade, und-
erwent an operation for appendicitis at
the City Hospital. At present she is
doing so nicely that she has been taken
to her home.
The Eighth grade held mock elections
Tuesday. They elected presidential
electors, members of congress, state
and county officials. The republicans
received the most votes generally.
The following is a synopsis for the
last month: Enrolment in High school,
SO; in grades, BIG; total 405. Per cent
attendance in High school, 98.7; in the
grades, 98.5. Per cent punctuality, ir
High school, 1915; in grades, 1915.
Last Thursday new experiment was
tried in physics during the laboratory
period, namely: that of making fudge
Emma Ross had charge Of the expert,
ment and the results were excellent as
proven by the rest of the class. AL
were very much pleased with this
experiment.
English ii class is having debates.
Last Friday the debate was Private
citizens should feed tramps." Affirma.
tive-Rose Kaplin and Emma Knaber.
Negative-Della Cleveland and Mona
Sheelar. Judges-Naomi Ahlers, Min.
ME Rietz and Emma Ross. Arguments
on both sides were excellent. Affirma.
tive won.
There were two debates Tuesday. The
alternatives in the debate, "the United
States should build larger navy" were
Grace Woodwork and Herbert McKen.
net. The negatives were John Soren-
son and Agnes Sheelar. The affirma-
tive won. The second debate was "a
four year course in High school is bet
ter than three year course. THE affir.
natives were Jessie johnson and Della
Cleveland, and the negatives were Anna
Jeperson and Cora Benedict. Affirma-
tive won. The judges for these debates
were Cora Bates, Martin Wist and Mary
Colberg.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
Entertained Husbands

The sd. L." club ladies' entertained
their husbands last Thursday evening
in the way of Halloween party. The
men were invited to meet at the Mankey
home, from which place they were
taken to the Happe rest rooms. There
everything had been most lastly deco
rated to conform with the season and
the tables, with twenty-four plates, were
set with an excellent lunch. After vari-
Gus entertainments, most of which were
jokes on the men, the lunch was served
whereof all partook heartily. After
refreshments the men were again put
to test in various ways, until at late
hour when all departed for their homes
after pleasantly spent social evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
Killed at Andover

Last Tuesday evening at $40, as the
passengers from the North Branch train
were alighting and making their way
across the railroad tracks to the depot
Geo. H. Reinick, aged Y, an old travel
ing man, was struck by the engine of
No. /, the west bound passenger train,
which resulted in his death. 1t seems
that the north train was unable to pull
clear up to the depot Many passen-
gers being eager to catch No. /, which
was due, jumped off the train and began
walking up to the depot. The space
between the tracks was filled with soft
sand and made the walking difficult.
Conductor Thorne was heard repeatedly
to warn the people not to get off, assur-
ing them that they would pull up to the
station in minute. However, no atten-
tion was paid and they continued to get
off. Among those who alighted were
Mr.. Reinick and wife. They started to
walk towards the station in the soft
sand, and when about opposite the sta.
ton, Mr.. Reinick stepped on the track
to get across when the engine of No.
struck him, knocking him down. He
got up, picked up his grip, and walked
block over to the Waldorf hotel,
walked upstairs unaided, undressed him.
self, got into bed and Immediately died.
AS he bled profusely from the nose,
mouth and ears, it is assumed that he
sustained fracture of the skull. His
wife was with him during all of the hap
penings. The unfortunate man lived in
Steele, North Dakota, and had been a
commercial man for many years. He
had been to Langford to visit his step.
son, Mr.. Richards, the well known
lumber man. The latter was notified by
telephone that his stepfather was hurt,
and he started at once by auto for And
over. He did not know about his death
until he arrived here. The remains were
taken to Mr.. McDermott's undertaking
rooms, embalmed and shipped the fol
lowing evening to Pepin, Wisconsin. =
Andover Gazette.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
No Northern Ducks

Several of the hunters who had
come out here for the fall duck shoot
ing have gone home and all said-all
that We talked with-that the north
ern fight. had come down and gone.
We do not believe that we have seen
very many northern ducks, the birds
shot Sunday and Monday by all the
parties we saw were mixed" ducks
of all kinds, whereas when the north
ern fight" comes the varieties are
usually confined to mallards. canvas
back and blue bills. There has not
been any weather sufficiently cold to
send them down from the north as yet
and we are assured of some really good
shooting for few days yet this fall.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
A Surprise Party

Last Thursday a number of lady
friends of Mrs. T. E. Egge went to
hei home armed with lunch baskets
and few decks of cards and took that
most estimable lady completely by
surprise. Bridge was INDUCED in for
a couple of hours and then the ladies'
produced their lunch baskets and one
of the finest of suppers ever spread in
Webster was served. 1t is the gen.
eral opinion of all present that one of
the most pleasant social events of
Webster's history was recorded that
afternoon.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
The October Weather

o. o. Floren, the government weather
observer at Roslyn, gives us the follow
ing summary of the October weather:
Maximum temperature "a, on the 5th.
Minimum temperature II, on the 30th.
Total precipitation "a of an inch.
No snow fall.
Clear days, 10.
Partly cloudy days, 8.
Cloudy days, 4.
There were FIVE storms.
The total precipitation for the month
was only .04 of an inch while the aver
age for the month for the past six years
has been about Its inches.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07

DR.. Willard, of Aberdeen, was in
Hanse and vicinity Wednesday.
There was no school in district 1853
Friday as it was a Catholic holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Miller and son
spent Sunday at the Lawrence home.
Rev. and Mrs. Nestvold were visit
ing in the vicinity of Hanse Monday.
Miss Sora Stianson spent Sunday at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stianson.
Mrs. Jandl and son, Anton, went to
Webster Tuesday, returning home on
Wednesday.
Math Jandl, who has spent the past
summer in North Dakota, returned to
his home Near Hanse last week.
Mrs. John Storli and daughters,
Annie and Clara, and Sora and Palmer
Kjorsvig visited the S. K. Stianson
family Sunday.
A basket social was held at the Lars
Bergland home Saturday evening. A
large crowd was in attendance and a
good time is reported by all.
Gunder Moen, Gilbert Moen, P. B.
Carlson, Mike Snider, Leo DoIny,
Englebret Sletten, Oscar Johnson, P.
Lorentson, and M. w. Lawrence were
numbered among Waubay visitors
from this vicinity Saturday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
IL. G. Preston's Speech

Last Saturday evening H. G. Preston
of Mitchell, was present in Webster
and delivered one of the very best
political speeches ever heard by q
Webster audience. His number of
hearers was large. attentive and
appreciative. He held his hearers in
wrapt attention all of the time and
they were very generous in their
applause. The Milbank band boys
were here and furnished some excel
lent music and made a most favorable
impression and they may be assured
that so long as Webster las no band
and has to look elsewhere for music
they will be first upon the list.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
Twins Have a Party

At the home of their parents Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Wheeler, in Webster
township. Miss Pearl and Earl Wheeler
celebrated their seventeenth birthday
anniversary. About thirty guests were
present. Several hours were spent in
social converse games and music. Mrs.
Wheeler, assisted by Mrs. Kading,
served a splendid birthday supper. The
young lady and gentleman were the
recipients of many useful and beautiful
presents to commemorate the occas-
ion. All the participants report a
most delightful time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
Some Real Estate Business


During the month of October Pierce
& Havens, real estate dealers in the
the city were quite busy. Among the
transfers made were to:
]. F. Gearin the Mrs. Agnes Crofoot
qurater section.
Elias Wick one of the j. F. Gearin
quarters. The above deals were Day
county lands and were sold at splendid
prices.
They sold what was known as the
Mrs. McKibben house and lot in the
third ward in Webster, to A. M. East
man.
In North Dakota lands they disposed
of one quarter section to Charles Flick
and another to Oliver Crowhart.
If you are looking for real estate
bargains or desire to 6ispope of your
holdingz, look up the live ones, Pierce
& Ravens. they are doing business all
the time.
North Dakota lands upon crop pay.
ments speciality.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
A Parcel Shower

Last Saturday afternoon Mesdames
L. G. Levoy and Floyd Yeager enter
tanned with "parcel shower" at the
home of the latter for Miss Under
mann, one of the popular teachers,
who is soon to give up ruling children
to boss a man. OF course we were not
there--no men were-but from what
we have heard every lady present had
a splendid afternoon and you know-if
you are woman-what pleasure they
enjoyed in watching the guest of honor
open her parcels. Very nice refresh
ments were served.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-07
A Ghost Party

There was just the joldiest party
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. s.
S. Yeager, Friday evening, for their
daughter, Miss Pearl. A number her
friends came dressed as ghosts and
COLLINS and they just had one of the,
finest times in the history of their lives.
Games were played, fun of all kinds
INDUCED in and then one of the daihti-
est lunches served. When they went
home they were very happy over the
evenings fun.