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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25
BRookiNes COUNTY ExHlsIT

Shall We have a county exhibit at
the state fair? Yes, by all means.
There is no better way to advertise
the banner county" This is the time
to look about you and select the ma
terial for the exhibit. 1t will be too
late for some articles II you put it of.
Strike while the iron is not. It will
cost some $500 to prepare and display
a profitable exhibit. We see no
reason why u county commission.
ers cannot appropriate tie amount. as
il will be for the interest Of all resi-
dents In the county to be thus repre-
scented at the state fair. The same
exhibit win grace our W county fair
and Nike a. not there will be q big
chance Tor rs to show It at the big
northwsst show and othcr places.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25
AT THE CHURCHES

st. Thomas Catholic cnurcn. W.
T. Shean, pastor. High Mass each
Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Sun
day school at three o'clock. Vespers
and benediction at $3.50.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist.
Services every Sunday morning at
II o'clock. Wednesday evening ser.
vice at s o'clock p. m. Reading room
open Wednesday and Saturday after
Don from 2 to 4 p. m. Christian
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

Paul, Mrs. Frank West of Minneapolis
and Mrs. Frank Pond of Texas. Visit.
ing and trying to keep cool and fancy
work was the program. A dainty
lunch was served later.
Neighborhood Breakfast-Tuesday
Mrs. S. H. McCarl entertained a nun.
Der of her neighbors at a 8 O'Clock
breakfast on her spacious porch. The
fine breakfast was served in three
courses. One pleasant feature was
the presence Of three great grand
mothers who looked and acted as
youthful as any of them.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

The commissioners of Pennington
county have started something by de.
Gliding to tax the undivided profits of
the county banks. The banks make the
claim that this is done in no other
county in the state and they will APP
peal to the state equalization board.
There seems 10 be considerable doubt
in regard to several features of state
taxation law, and one OF the best
things the next legislature can do is to
remedy the present method of taxa,
ton. Last year the B~rookings county
board decided to tax mortgages and
other credits and the roar hat went
up from those who were caught
hasn't subsidized yet The claim is
made here that no other county taxes
mortgages, and in that case the law
should be either enforced or repealed
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

Elite CIub-Wednesday afternoon,
Mrs. /. f. Lees entertained most
pleasantly the members of the Elite
club and a few other friends. Fancy
work and visiting We're enjoyed, end
ing with an elaborate luncheon.
SIumber Party-Tuesday evening,
several young ladies met at the home
OF Mrs. Ed. Squirting. A pleasant
evening was spent, after which the
company retired; but rose at three
O'Clock to go to the station to see the
circus train come in.
w. r. c. Party-Tuesday afternoon
Mrs. Coleman entertained about thirty
OF the w. r. c. at a thimDle bee at
her home in East Bookings The
time was spent very pleasantly in
visiting and at five an elaborate
luncheon was served.
Complimentary Luncheon-Thurs.
day Mrs. Ella Colegrove and daughter
Mrs. j. Nelson, gave a most delight.
full one o'clock luncheon at the home
of the former in honor Of Mrs. Earl
Terry, OF Madison. Wis. The delic.
ious luncheon was served In two
courses, buffet style.
cempiimentary-Mrs. Geo. c. Henry
entertained the members OF the Satur.
day Literary club Tuesday afternoon
In honor of Mrs. Anna Lawshe Of st.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

The senatorial situation il this
state he 4 most peculiar one Petit
grew. nominated in the democratic
primary for senator. mas deserted that
party and gone over 10 the bull
moose, while Sterling. the republican
senatorial winner. is also a Roosevelt
adherent- although still within the re-
publican ranks.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

The state fair is the mex important
matter befose the people of South Da-
kotR and q little boosting by every
citizen will assure US the greatest fair
in tbe history OF the state. Last
years fair was a great one in spite OF
poor season, and this fall. with the
present crop prospects, the attendance
and display OF exhibits should exceed
all records.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

Science Chapel, corner 9Th street and
5th avenu A cordial invitation Is
extended to the public.
At the union service held at the
Presbyterian church Sunday evening
Prof. Garnet Hedge and Miss Lila
Alton delighted the congregation with
the organ.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

Sioux Falls seens 10 be getting to
Ne a real metropolitan city. the latest
evidence TO this effect being the or.
~eanizxtion OF 6 symphony orchestra.
The organization has the backing o.
the business men and il is proposed 70
make II q credit 20 Sioux Falls and
the state.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

The Aberdeen American states a
truth when 1t says: "City authorities
and commercial bodies are waking up
10 the fact that the approaches to a
city are veritable labels telling in ad-
vance what kind Of a city is being APP
preached. Good approaches lead one
TO believe that he is on the way to a
live and wide awake city, and 1t Is a
belief that seldom proves delusive."
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

President Taft Is reported 10 have
toked abou. the story that q bomb
had been hurled al him. SO many
things have been hurled 81 him in the
last few months that the president
sees only the humorous side.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

The column upon the ~aovisSbility o,
q third parry in last weeks Register
shows d vide range o. opinion among
local political observers, and, as in
tbs case OF & horse race. difference OF
opinion IL what makes political
parties.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

II has been discovered that South
Dakota has more automobiles accord
ing TO the population than any other
state. This very naturally follows our
leadership in the wealth per capita
race.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25
500 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh.' Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires n constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in it's curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that II fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

The Equal Suffrage association OF
the state is meeting in Hunon this
week to map out the campaign for the
coming year. They propose TO attack
the legislature in a body this winter.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25
NEWS

This department IL edited by
Mrs. Ria L. Ziegler and anyone
having social news Of interest will
confer a favor on the Register by
phoning Mrs. Ziegler. BIG.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

The bumper crop this year will buy
an automobile or pay OF that mort
gage. You a take your choice
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-25

$1.00 buys the best loose leaf ledger
you ever saw. Call and see it at the
Register Office.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26

has breakfast, and procure him pass
good indefinitely within our lines. You
will pardon my withdrawal, as the ON
GERS OF Tie garrison promise me an
exceedingly busy day. We will meet
again, no doubt
He clasped my hand warmly, ana
withdrew, leaving me alone with the
aide, half-ashamed, / confess. or nav
ing been compelled to deceive 1et
the very ease of it all stimulated en-
deavor, and l conversed lightly with
Mabry over the mess table, and, when
the orderly returned with the neces-
sary pass, l was keen to start upon
my round of inspection, utterl. for
getful of having been up and in saddle
all night Mabry could not leave his
duties to accompany me, but cour-
teously furnished fresh horse, and
assigned private Of dragons 10
guide me about the city. BY ten
O'Clock we were off, my only fear be-
ing the possible meeting with some ac-
quaintance.
In this, however, l was happily dis
appointed, as there were few civilians
on the streets, the throngs Of soldiers,
off duty for a holiday, with all discf
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26

pline relaxed, being boisterous, anu
considerably under the influence OF
liquor. The uniform worn, together
with my Dragon guard, saved me
from trouble, and l found the fellow
sufficiently intelligent to be of value,
dare not make notes, and yet recall
clearly even noW the stations of the
troops, together with a clear mental
outline of the main defences of the
city. | made no attempt to pass be-
yond the limits, but, from statements
of the Dragon, and various officers
with whom / conversed, mapped in
my mind the entire scheme of defense.
| visited a number of these encamp'
ments, finding in each merely small
guard retained for the day, the major
ity of the troops being off on liberty.
Soon after noon these began to throng
the water front, eager to view the
coming spectacle. l was, myself, in
the Yager's camp, finishing a late
lunch, with few officers, when the
announcement came that the water
procession had started.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26

of the British service. Within five
minutes / was out of sight Of the
picket fire on the river bank. riding
steadily southeast through the night,
every nerve alert. An hours riding
found me well beyond our outermost
pickets, yet, in fear that l might en-
counter some body of irregulars, scout
ing the neutral ground, / held on to
my passport until l perceived the first
flush of dawn in the east. Then, con-
vinced of close proximity to the Brit
ish guard lines, tore the paper into
fragments. Avoiding all roads, and
seeking every bit of concealment pos
sible, it was already sunrise before
plunged suddenly into q (Hessian
picket post, the distant smoke OF the
Philadelphia chimneys darkening the
sky ahead. Unable to speak German,
my uniform won sufficient courtesy, so
that ] was escorted back under guard
to an outpost of the Queens Rangers,
where explained my presence and
rank to a red-faced captain in Tory
green. so iHsoient in manner as to be
insulting, until exhibited the sealed
dispatch, and demanded to be escort
ed at once to Sir William Howe. This
brought results, and entered the city
under escort OF dozen horsemen,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26

rectly opposing US, it is necessary
that we know accurately their num-
Der, state of discipline, guns and any
point of ,'eakness in the defences of
the city. We require also information
regarding the division Of troops under
Sir Henry's command-the proportion
of British, Hessians and Tories, to-
gether with some inkling as to Clin-
tons immediate plans. There is a
rumor abroad that Philadelphia is to
be evacuated. and that the British
forces contemplate retreat overland
TO New York. Civilian fugitives drift
into our camp constantly, bearing all
manner of wild reports, but these &C
counts are so varied as to be prac-
tically valueless. We must possess
accurate details, and to gain these a
man would need to be in the city sew
eral days. free to move about, OBJ
serve, and converse with the officers
OF the garrison Do l make myself
clear?"
Eyes, sir; you propose forwarding
the dispatch by an officer who shall
impersonate this captured Ieutens2t. "
Exactly. FortesqEs IS young fell
low OF about your age and build. He
has been in the army only eight
months and In this country less than
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26

thirty days. 1t is scarcely probable
he is known personally to any of the
present Philadelphia garrison. There
is a risk, of course, but in this case
it would seem to be small" He picked
up paper from off the table. Here
is an officers roster of the forty-sec-
ond regiment. 1t might be well for
you to familiarize yourself with a few
of the names"
l studied the list moment, bending
down closer to the nearest candle,
while rapidly reviewing in my own
mind the duty required. l had no
thought of refusal. yet appreciated to
the full the possible danger of the ven
ture, and felt anxious to make no serl'
Gus mistake l had achieved repu-
tation for reckless daring, yet this
kind of service was hardly to my llk-
ing. To wear British uniform meant
my condemnation as a spy, il discoV
cred, and a death of disgrace. | had
been within the lines Of the enemy
often before, but always as scout
wearing the homespun of tie Mary
land line, but this was to be mas
querade, Juggling with chance.
was not greatly afraid of being un
masked by the officers of the garrl
son, but there were those then in Phil
adelphia who knew me-loyalists, Sc
cret sympathizers with our cause, and
not a few deserters from the army
whom l might encounter at any turn
in the road. The prospect was not al
turing, yet a glance aside at the pro
file of Washington, now bending low
over mass of papers, instantly stiff
tened my resolve. 1t was work | hac
no excuse to shirk-indeed no incl1na
tion-so I returned Hamilton's glance
of inquiry frankly.
"You wish me to go at once?"
"The earlier the better. l will fur
nish passports through our lines, ane
hard riding will put you across the
, neutral ground by daylight"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26
MI.ADY Of DOUBT
RRANpALL PARRISH
Iut10r OF -Zo,e M0er fire"
QS.agaa-e c114g Lady OfHe- AOI1hec
Illustrations by IlENRY IHIFDE

tered New York once at my request "
Washington's gray eyes were still
on my face.
Lawrence is Massachusetts,
name"
Not exclusively" l returned, "as
our branch are Virginians."
The stern lines about the mouth
relaxed into a smile.
Indeed; from the eastern shore,
then | recall now having once met
a Judge John Lawrence. whose wife
was a Lee"
my father, sir"
His hand rested firm on my Shout
der, as his glance turned to Hamilton.
Il require no further commenda-
ton. colonel You will find the papers
in the second drawer. Please explain
all the details carefully to Major Law.
renee"
''This is simple duty, major" said
Hamilton, ''but may prove dangerous
one You have been selected because
of previous successful efforts of a
similar nature, but the commander-in-
chief does not order your going; we
seek q volunteer"
Without asking the nature of the
service" l answered sincerely, Il re
joice at the privilege"
Il knew that, Lawrence" heartily
THAT answer accords with your we'll
earned reputation throughout the
army. l will explain briefly the situa
ton. Early this evening our pickets-
or rather some partisan scouts near
Newtown-captured a British officer
in field uniform, on his way from New
York to Sir William Howe in Philadel
phia The prisoner was brought here
and on examination proved to be
Lieut.. Edgar Fortesque of the Forty
second regiment of foot. These troops
came over with the last detachment
and arrived in New, York less than q
month ago. On searching Fortesque's
clothing we found this dispatch" hold
ing out sealed paper, which we
opened. It is not of any great mill
tary Importance, being merely an or
der for Howe to proceed at once tt
New York, taking with him certain
officers of his staff, and placing a ma
val vessel at his disposal"
He paused, turning the paper Over
in his hands.
However" he went on slowly, 81
affords US the opportunity We hav;
long been seeking of getting a comps
tent military observer into Philade:
phia. Now that Sir Henry Clinton +!
in command of the British forces di
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26
CHAPTER III.
The Fete and Mischianza.

| confess that UP to this time | had
experienced little interest in the af-
fair. After Valley Forge it was hard
for an American soldier to admire
such boys play, or to enter into the
spirit of British fun making. Besides
the danger OF my position, the fear
of some slip of tongue betraying me,
the knowledge that | was in the very
heart of the enemy's camp, with grim,
stern duties to perform and a return
| Journey to accomplish, kept me nerVed
| to a point where l thought Of little
else than my task But now | dared
not remain Indifferent, and, indeedethe
enthusiasm of my companions became
contagious, and | joined with them
eagerly, as they hurried forth to the
best point of view. Once there the
sight revealed aroused me to an en-
thusiasm scarcely less than that OF
those crowding about. Few, indeed,
have ever witnessed so gorgeous
| spectacle as that river presented.
Well out in the stream lay the yes
sells of war-the Fanny, Roebuck and
| NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Win lchS iiAC VI
transports, stretching as far as the
eye could see, flags flying, and decks
crowded with spectators. The pageant
came down with the tide, moving in
three divisions to the inspiring music
OF several bands, the oars OF galleys
and barges keeping exact intervals.
AS they passed US the officers beside
ne named the various occupants. In
the leading galley were Sir William.
Lord Howe. Sir Henry Clinton, the Of
fce~s of their suites and some ladies'
In the last of the boats stood General
! KEyphausen, the Hessian commander.
| Between these were fiat-boats, covered
/ with green cloth, loaded with ladies
and gentlemen, or else containing
| bands. Six barges, darling here and
there. kept open space amid the
swarrns of small boats. Everywhere
he eyo swept over riot of color, and
| The ear caught babel Of sound. As
The Last barge glided by the man next
! ne growled in disgust.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26
CHAPTER II.
Within the Enemy's Lines.

A long cavalry cape concealing the
British uniform I wore, my horse and
myself were ferried across the Schuyl-
kill, just below the mouth of Valley
creek, and there, amid the silence and
darkness of the eastern shore, part
ed with Hamilton, who had accompa-
MED me thus. far, whispering final
words of instruction. My horse was a
fresh one, chosen from the stables Of
the Life Guard, but the trappings were
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26
Why Tnev Went.

AS the Sunday school teacher en-
tered her classroom, she saw leaving
in great haste a little girl and her
still smaller brother.
why, Mary, you aren't going
away?" she exclaimed in surprise.
"Pleathe, NTH Anne, we've got to
CO." was the distressed reply. Jimmy
TIL thwallowed hith collection. Lip.
pincott's.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26
Her Error

Mrs. Stranger-Can you tell me
who that stout man is over there? He
is the worst softsoaper l ever met.
Dowager-Yes. He is my husband
Judge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26

A woman's mirror is always a peer
glass.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-07-26

The Cheerful Color.
Gabe-Do you ever get the bIuest
Steve-Not if l have the long green.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-29
l ARGE YIELDS IN DEMONSTRA.
TON FARMS

The report of the North Dakota
demonstration farms for 1910 is from
the press A separate report is made
OF each of the "a farms. The SUM-
mer OF 1910 was exceedingly dry.
making it a good tester of methods.
The value of corn as a preparation
for the growing of wheat is most en-
phatically made. At Hoople the
wheat after wheat Went 8 bushels per
acre. The plot next to it that had
been cropped the same except that
1t was in corn the year before went
- bushels. AT Rugby the wheat after
corn went 10 bushels per acre while
wheat after grain went but two and
hall
Al harvest time 1910 the moisture
to : depth OF three feet in the corn
feM Wa is per cent: in tho wheat
Ask eleven and one half per cent;
in the oats field eight and one half;
barley Geld thirteen and three fourths
peas and oats field eight and one
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-29
SOME GOOD DAIRY POINTERS
Few Questions and Answers Relating
to Cows That Will Be Found
Quite Instructive.
(By l.. A. SWEET.)

(By l.. A. SWEET.)
Does it cost any more to raise q
full blood than a scrub?
Only the first cost of the dam and
sire; these animals cost much more
than the scrub, but it costs no more
to raise the calf, colt, pig or chicken
from the full blood than from tho
scrub.
What Is a reasonable yearly income
for milk or cream from an ordinary
COW?
The ordinary COW is the average
COW; the average COW gives not far
from $50 pounds of butter fat a year.
Twenty-eight cents pound for butter
fat was about what our best cooper
alive creameries paid on the average
for 1907 This would make her year
ly income amount to $4,000.
How many COWS should a fairly
good mixer milk in an hour?
Seven or eight.
How many COWS can one man take
care of the year around?
An energetic young man can take
care of and milk 20 COWS and do a lit
tie other work the year around, but
he must be steady and industrious.
How much ensilage do you feed
each COW per day?
About 80 to IS pounds.
Do you turn your COWS out for ex.
ercise in the winter?
We turn our COWS out in the winter
just long enough to take drink Of
water from the tank that has been
previously warmed with tank heater
to temperature of about 60 to IS de-
grees They stay out about five min
utes, then are turned back into the
barn. Some warm, sunshiny days.
days when we can work around with
coat off and bare hands. we leave
them out a half. three-quarters and
sometimes an hour.