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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
MAKE PLANS FOR 1913

Now is the time to make the crop
ping plans for the coming season. The
farm should be SO divided that we know
the approximate number of acres Of
each crop that is to be grown AS soon
as we know the amount of land that We
are going to put in we can pay attention
to the seed that is going to be used. II
it is necessary to buy seed grain it IL
best to make the purchase as near at
home as possible. Experiments have
proven that home grown seed will give
about 20 per cent larger returns than
seed that was shipped in. Plans should
also be made as to the way that the
livestock should be handled. II we are
going to make success in raising hogs
we must give attention to the care Of
the brood sows during the winter and
early spring. We should Also plan 70
have plenty Of pasture for the young
pigA and for ~ our livestock.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
PARCEL POST

In few days report will be made
by the postoffice department covering
the first two weeks of the operation of
the parcel post. That the system has
started off we'll cannot be doubted !.
but that 1t is only the small begin
nings of a great system is equally
sure. The division of the country
into zones eliminated the protest of
the local retailer against the system
for it does not put the United States
government into, partnership with
the mail order house. The best town
in the zone Pierre in this zone--has
fine chance to extend its business.
and the live ones are taking adyan-
tage of the chance. An immediate
direct result will be the reduction OF
express rates, and so much will he
saved to the people on this that they
could afford to operate the parcel
post at loss rather than to abandon
lit.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
ABOUT APPOINTMENTS

Up to this time there has been no
definite agreement among tho demo-
Gratis in the Senate about tho course
that shall be adopted with respect to
the appointments being sent IN by
President Taft. Since Congress con.
vened the President hes made lareei
number Of nominations and very fews
OF them have been confirmed. wiz
the democrats refuse 70 allow the.
President to I'll vacancies IA order
that there may be more .'pie', for.
thsm3 There is : strong dispositionl
TO do this, but then It IL recognized
that there will be : scant vorkinx
majority Is the Senats for President
Wilson TO depend on whom ~ comes
Jig. and 4 oppoeition be pfoyoksd thes
republicans can mako no end " tron.
bio after March 4th next. PM ple
an srstanding aasy IS Il q = " u
soon. and ths ankle of 8 ~ 1si lIiiiI ss
bers q ths Presidsnt's nel = i u I.
liayGd.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
THE GROWTH OF ALFALFA

w. p. Berkeley, jr., of Ashton,
South Dakota, reports as follows up
on 10 Cossack alfalfa plants sent to
him sping of 1911, by Professor N. E.
Hansen of the State College of Agri-
culture and Mechanic Arts, Brook
ings:
The plants were set four feet apart
and watered only when first set out.
The seed was picked by hand and hull
led by running it through an old cof-
fee mill; plan ed spring of 1912.
ihls fall 1900 plants were dug and re-
set in hills three feet, eight inches
each way. besides upwards of 500
smaller plants that came up late. The
10 original plants made good growth
in 1912 but blister beetles prevented
any larger crop of seed than in 1911.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
THE OFF1CEsEEKER.

The men who are moving heaven
and earth to get the offices are, for
the most part making mistakes. The
office is apt to give only mere living
and four years from now, or sooner
or later, these men will again be
thrown on the issue which they now
dread, of going into something for
themselves. The problem of making
an opening for themselves will not
be any easier after they are four
years older than il is now. Our ad-
vice to the average man would be to
tackle that problem now, instead Of
waiting four years. and the four years
in Office, u they get In. will be found
to have had = deteriorating effect.
That is, they will 10 less able to make
their own uals n Independent work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
SENN SLATED FOR lob

The Black Hills papers appearto be
more or less disturbed over the open
discussion of the probable appoint
mont OF r. l.. Sem to the position Of
state mine inspector. There is quite
q list of applications for the place,
and Sem certainly can look for recog-
Inition OF some sort from the present
administration if he really wants it,
and so far the only place which has
been classed as possibly going to him
is the mine inspectorship, and If he
really wants the place, some of the
other candidates might well turn their
attention to some other place. or at
least look upon Sem as possibility
in that line.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
JUST AS BAD

Isn't it just rs bad asks the
Sioux Falls Argus Leader. 'to dis.
franchise Taft man in South Dako-
ia as q Roosevelt man in Idahop II
so. why the outcry from Colonel
Roosevelt about Idaho when he has
nothing to say about the disfranchise-
mcnt of the Taft men in South Dako.
to by his friends and supporters in
this state, in Roosevelt's own inter
ests?"
There is question that frequently
arises in politics through the outcrop-
ping of human seldshness. The per-
petrasors of the act know it is just as
wrong in South Dakota as in Idaho,
but they are disposed to waive the
moral issue and revert to the. old an i
oft corrected sin and enquire what
are you going to do about III.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: If the
board of charities and corrections is
too large large. as Gov. Byrne says it
is, there is a simpler and quicker way
out of it than an amendment af the
constitution. The legislature can re-
duce the board to it's original size and
by doing SO increase its efficiency and
at.the same time save s4 600 year to
the taxpayers of the state. The board
was increased in size simply to pro-
vide extra places for the faithful. II
is being maintained for the same pur.
pose. The change has already cost
the taxpayers s32 eco. 1t will cost
many thousands more before the
change back to the smaller board is
made.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
A FIRE LOSS

The store and postoflice at Bunker,
Stanley county, belonging to Julius
Marcussen, was burned to the ground
on Tuesday last. Mr.. Marcussen was
in Fort Pierre on business and had
left the store and postotlice in charge
of Miss Amy Saucerman. When she
discovered the fire it had gained such
headWay that she only had time to
save part of the mail matter. 1t is a
loss to Mr.. Marcussen as he carried
no insurance. The fire was caused
by defective due. The postotfice
will be conducted at the Evans home
until suitable quarters can be arrang
ed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
ONE CLOUD ON THE HORIZON

ONE CLOUD ON THE HORIZON
There is nothing fanciful about the
country's claim upon tho compli.
ments of the season. II 10 based on:S
A crop the total value OF which IL
probably not much less than $s, s,00O.-
900 900;
An assurance that there will be
good market for part Of its abroad,
some OF the European harvests being
meager;
The likelihood that there will 20 no
more sacrifice of life and money in
the Balkans;
Reports from or BY nearly Gall the
trade publications Of favorable con-
ditions in their special lines Of busi-
ness;
Equally encouraging reports from
all, or nearly all. Of the grsht Indus
trial concerns;
The disappearance BY sort Of pro-
cess Of elimiation of some disturb
ing elements much In evidence before
the election;
Decisions by the United States 81.
preme court indicating that law IL not
to be interpreted and inimtosl 60 On.
terprise:
"A declaration from the preident-
elect to what he thinks should hap
pen to panic promoters, and u;
A growing disposition at Washing
ton to demonstrate that there 10 no
incompatibility between confidence
and Democratic supremacy 81 the
capitol.
While this inventory might be ex-
tended indefinitely, It might have
been summarized by the statement
that we have every essential to pros-
perity. none Of the requisites being
wanting.
There is = general unanimity % to
this. Nobody who 10 competent 10
feel the pulse Of tho country, indus
trial, financial and commercial. takes
any other view Of 1t. On the other
hand, nobody who 10 competsnt 10
handle big business affairs knows
where that which Il legitimate Ii ad-
ministering them begins ana ends.
Even the courts find It dincnlt, if
not impossible. to furnish snlightsn-
lment. n s8s1 ,slsss4 ssss.s
Otherwise. there 10 SCARCELY ! Peg
on which the pessimist can hang his
hat. Otherwise, there IL no known
reason why the country should not 90
from good to better. but agitators
will keep on agitating after tho fash-
ion of their kind, no silencsr that
will subside their vociferations hay.s
ing yet been discovered. Il would bs
valuable addition to the list Of
patents.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
CASH IN TREASURY

At the close of the administration
of Geo. G. Johnson. retiring state
treasurer he turned over to his sue
cessor, A. w. Ewert, thesum of $780,
454. SO, the total of the balances in
the various state funds. During his
administration Mr.. johnson has COL
lected in interests on state funds $57,-
sle. IS which accumulated during four
years.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16
IRRIGATION IS PROFITABLE

The irrigation work in Stanley county
for last year has shown such universal.
ly successful outcome that it is safe ia
say that the territory which will be
placed under cultivation by that method
in the section between Pierre and the
Black Hills for next year will be. doubl.
ed several times over. The water useo
is taken form the Missouri, Cheyenne,
Bad and White rivers, as well as a mum.
Der of small tracts Of but few acres
from which wateris secured from dams,
and the acreage affected will run into
the the thousands before the end of 1918
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

The weather here during the early
days of the week was of q cool but
clear and crisp character, and not
half as agreeable or destructive as
that experienced in California, Texas
and Florida at the corresponding
time. Southern South DAKOTA will
yet come to be recognized as the win
ter resort section par excellence of
the entire continent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

A. w. Ewart treasurer, has called
in all outstanding warrants up to the
18th of this month, the total amount
being about s250.ooo, which clears
the new year, but leaves the legisla-
tive warrants where most of them
will have to be carried up to the time
Of the receipts from the March call
for taxes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

It seems that about the only por-
tion of the Richards primary law
which is not yet effective is that por-
tion of it which takes from the ma
chine the disposition of patronage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

Woodrow Wilson was on Monday
elected president of the United States
by a majority of the presidential
electors chosen last November.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

His nibs, Royal johnson. has soft
ened up a little and found that the
provision in Dick Richards's g primary
code relating to popular election of
postmasters is properly geared and
ready for putting into running opera
tion when ever the spirit moves and
the candidates give the signal. -Da-
kota Republican.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

The Iowa legislaturors are to re-
ceive 81 900 leach for the present ses-
sion's work-a 100 per cent increase
over the former salary. 1t is hoped
that the legislators will not under
take to earn the new salary by trying
to double the number of new laws en-.
acted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

The latest dark horse to be led
from senatorial STALLS Judge Frank
Aiken, of Sioux Falls, a federal Judge
under the territorial government and
a long time resident of the state.
The legislature might give the
house and senate journals the anti
phat treatment as the first step in
reducing the cost of state printing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

In the transferring of employees in
the different state departments at the
beginning of the new year, c. Edding
of Groton takes the position of sta
tistical clerk in the state railway de-
partment, made vacant by the trans
fer of E. F, Swartz to the position of
clerk of the supreme court.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

The fight is now on for preferred
place in the inaugural parade. The
tariff question will remain in the
background until after March 4.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

Andrew Carnegie makes this perth
nent suggestion about tariff revision:
- beg to say that I have no appre-
hension of disaster arising from the
change Of administration; on the con-
trary. / think we are now In posi-
ton to reduce the tariff on many
manufactured articles. AS with
rails SO with other products. The
aim Of protection at first is to enable
ns to obtain free trade. People need
not lie awake Of nights fearing dis
aster TO the business Of the country
ffom any legialation that II 70 come. I.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

1t is reported that Senator La Fol
lette is about to introduce bankin,
and currency bill. The Wisconsin
senator does not expect affirmativ,
action at this session, but he plans I,
be prepared for whatever may turl
up in the next congress.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

When it isn't earthquakes it is a
polar tide that hits California hard
thud. The freeze early last week
practically destroyed the entire lemon
and orange crop in the fruit belt of
that State, entailing loss of $50, ,ooo.-
600.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

Much interest is being manifested
in the Potter county oil project. and
the work of the prospectors who ex-
press the belief there are valuable
deposits of petroleum beneath the
soil of Potter county caused much
comment.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-01-16

Former Governor R. S. Vessey hal
left for Chicago, and will later G,
upon the lecture platform in an east
ern circuit, his first appearance beinl
at Binghamton, N. Y, some time il
February.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

We have something very desirable in
way Of jardinerc baskets. These come
in a number OF different sizes. The col
or is dark red
The men OF the dry goods and cloth
ing rooms worked overtime couple OF
hours Wednesday evening taking ur
and changing the large carpet which we
have in our ladies ready made depart.
ment on the second floor.
In this weeks Saturday evening Post
You will see full page advertisement Of
the A. b. Kirschbaum clothes for men
This is an interesting advertisement
read it,
We secured the large Electric Vacuum
cleaner from the Electric Light Co. this
week, and kept it in use the better part
OF day cleaning carpets, stalrways, etc.
This next week you will be able to
buy Muslin underwear at about half
price. These are excellent values and
you should take advantage of the same.
Walter Mcintosh, James Webster,
Laura Bechtel, Mrs. Jenny and Mamie
Munsell attended the Fair at Del Norte
this friday afternoon.
The new rates on Parcels Post are a
great convenience for you who live in
the San Luis Valley to order your goods
from us by Post. We will deliver Dry
Goods, free, and groceries will cost you
DC for the first pound and one cent per
pound up to 70 pounds for the other
pounds.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20
SYNOPSIS:

The title, Beautiful Fiend," suggests n des.
perate character, but at the finish OF the reel.
we are convinced that the Beautiful rIend''
WAS none other than charming young girl.
possessed OF rare beauty, strong personality
and ability as an actress.
she gained an engagement with an opera
company. and her debut in the opera of I'll
Trinoio di Diana" proved great success.
She gained many admirers, among whom
were ReLorient, n rich banker. and Renato
"uilianume, a young man about town.
Thls starts new chapter In the life of the
iittle actress, but all through the applause,
she does not forget her first lover GIacomo
fenato falls desperately In love with Nanon
lie spends all his small earnings on her and
then borrows from his mother. GIacomo he
coming Jealous, tells Renato's mother of her
sons iniatuation for the actress. The news
saddens the mother and nlls his brother
Massimo, with Indignation. lie decides TO
separate the pair, but he himself is charmed
by her beauty, and tries to gain her love.
The brothers are now rivals. Masslmo
steals money from a friend to give to Nanon.
The theft is soon discovered and the poIice
notified. Ronato seeks To save his brotb.r
and finds him about to escape with Nanou
lie pursuados the girl 10 remain with him
but she refuses. This results In "A uuarr,i
between the brothers aud Renato is kul,d
lust as the mother enters with the police In
her agony the mother curses the actress. A.
II In answer to this mothers curse Nnnon
contracts fever from her old lover Glncomn
n few months later. and dies In poverty.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Don't depend upon your luck to pull
you through, get out and hustle and the
luck will come with it.
couple Of days with an attack Of tonsil-
tits.
A. B. Bartlett hitched four horses on
to one Of his dray wagons Monday night
and took the store people out to the Sold
lens Home lake where they had their
evening meal. The principal item OF
the bill OF fare was hamburger steak,
cooked over camp fire.
II you want to see crowd OF people,
just drop into our store most any Sstur-
day evening during the potatoe harvest.
We are certainly well pleased with
the Queen Quality shoe for women
This il winner with everyone who
sees pair Ihey have the snap, style,
and quality plus service. We do not
have to tell you OF the merits OF Queen
Quality, it is enough for you to know
where you can get them. They sell
themselves.
We we're very fortunate in getting
good big shipment OF sweaters for both
men and women. The factories in the
sweater line are having trouble making
deliveries.
Several OF the store people attended
the Fair at Del Norte on Thursday
Among those who went we're z. c.
Eagle, w. II. Gof and Clella Merchant
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20
TEN CENTS

A mass meeting of the citizens
OF Monte Vista is called for Mon
day, September 22nd, 1880 D. m.
at the City Hall for the purpose of
discussing the matter of drainage
All those interested are urged to
attend.
by order of the City Council.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

w. G. Corwin, prominent citizen
OF Denver, WAS in town Sunday
and Monday visiting friends and
transaoting business. From here
he went to Antonito in the inter.
ests Of the Smith typewriter com.
pany.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Charley Mcdonald went to Love-
land Thursday night to visit his
mother who is very ill.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mrs. Frank Bennett went to
York, Neb., Wednesday after
visit with her parents here.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mrs. T.. G.. Matthias entertained
the Dorcas society at her country
home Thursday Light refresh
ments were served to the twenty.
FIVE present.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mrs. w. +. Bowers and son went
to Ordway Monday to visit rela-
tives.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1913

G. G. Kerr went to Denver We'd.
nesday night on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mrs. S. T. Russell and Mrs. j.
G. johnson returned this week to
their homes in Louisville, Ky,
after a two-months visit here.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mrs. Westel Wallace was hostess
to the 800" club Wednesday, A
three-course luncheon WAS served,
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

! will start class in Gregg shorthand
on September oath. All those desiring
to enter should see me.
Mrs. Laura White.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mrs. Grace Mccoy who has been
staying with her daughter, Mrs.
Tennis Miner, left Wednesday
night for Boulder.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Check cough or cold in the lungs
before it develops serious case Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup is an effective
remedy for all soreness or congestion in
the lungs or air passages Price 25c, SOC
and 5loO per bottle. Sold by Fuller
Drug Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mrs. NJ G. Snyder returned to
her home in Springfield, Mo-, Mon
day night after an extended visit
in this city.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

This is high priced production. and
does not come in the regular Iris seryice
but there will be no change in prico q,
admission.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Tully at
tended the State Fair at Pueblo
this week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

FOR SALE-B Bunch of feeder cattle,
beef COWS and milk cows. Address at
once II. II. Brook, Buckman, n. M.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Furnished rooms in Modern house.
light housekeeping if desired, 315 Mad
son.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Xmas is coming! What makes a
nicer present than piece of hand
painted China teach you all the lat
est d, signs, lessons reasonable; also do
fireing, and take orders Mrs. @. o.
DAY, 427 Adams, phone Monte %.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

Beginning Monday Sept %, at noon
meals will be served at the Leslie Room
ing house, 900 II First Avenue (up-
stairs) Old style home meals and home
baking. A cordial invitation is extended
to the pnblic.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-20

We have something very desirable in
way OF jardinerc baskets. These come
in number OF different sizes The col
or is dark red.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02

Of the Census, the suicide rate for the
year 1911 was 162 per 10000 Of popula-
ton for the registration area. When this
rate is applied to the total population, es-
timated for the middle OF the year lslA
It Is shown that there were approximate
Iy Is, 400 suicides in the United States that
year. 1t may be stated in this connec-
ton that for 1911 the suicide rate for the
white population was 165, and for the
colored, 16a. In the rural portion OF the
registration States the general suicide
rate was I26 per 10000 Of population.
having been 127 for the whites and 81
for the colored. The earlier disparity in
the white and colored suicide rates, II
would seem, tends gradually to become
less, but at the present time the white
suicide rate OF the registration area is
still 6o.2 per cent in excess of the colored.
The table Of comparative rates OF sui
cides in 100 American cities shows that
during 1872 the rate increased over the
decenniaI average in forty-six cities, and
decreased, or remained stationary, in the
remaining ffty-four cities. The Pacific
Coast cities, as usual, exhibit high sui
eide rates. but there was a decline in the
rate for San Francisco and San Diego.
but a slight increase in the rate for Sac
ramento, Los Angeles. and Oakland.
The average suicide rate for small cities
is closely approaching the average rate
for large cities, or. to be precise, the re-
spective rates for 1872 were us and 1874
As pointed out previously, the rural sui
eide rate for the registration States for
1911 was las per 100 900 of population. in
contrast to a rate Of 1s1 for the cities in
registration States during the same year.
The disparity in the rates, therefore, is
greater in the case Of cities and rural