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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-09

there any larger sizes than these In
stock?"
Walter put his hand instantly upon
the size desired.
Mr.. Athwold chose a suit, and then
asked to see some hose, size liz. Har-
ry hunted aimlessly for a minute or
two, but could not find any half-sizes.
He called upon Walter again, and Wal
ter Immediately found the right box.
Next Mr.. Athwold asked for a pair
of extra-length suspenders, then for
some collars of a shape that differed
a little from the kind usually sold, and
finally for gloves with cadet fingers. In
not a single instance could Harry find
the article desired. But Walter got 1t
with a promptness that showed how
perfectly he knew the stock.
The next morning Walter was called
to the Office. He went with fear and
trembling, but when he came back his
face was beaming.
Whats up?" asked Harry, curious.
ly.
Walter told him. He had been pro-
NOTED to the position of head clerk,
with substantial raise in salary.
Harrys face fell. "You!" he ex-
claimed. why, he almost promised
that to me. He told fathert hree weeks
ago that Jerrod was going to leave,
and that was in line for promotion.
But that's just it," he added, with easy
philosophy. "You can't put any de-
pendence on a mans word nowadays"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-09
Get the Little AID" habit.
Always Try to Learn
the Answer. !.

The small merchant who has
found the mail order house compe.
tition a serious problem, which the
coming of the parcel post threaten
ed to make still more serious, should
seek his remedy in the parcel post
itself. He will then speedily find
the answer to his difficulties If he
is capable of adapting his business
to meet new conditions. While the
parcel post helps the mail order
house, 1t will help the small mer-
chant still more II he Is willing to
take advantage OF 1t. Within his
zone "a circle 100 miles across, of
which he is the center) he can de
liver goods at much less transpor-
tation cost and considerably quick.
er than any concern located else
where.
Having gained the answer to his
problem, It remains for him to de-
termine the best means to bring the
buyers in this territory In touch
with the goods he has to offer. Spe-
cific advertising will be necessary;
price lists, catalogues, etc., of stand.
ard goods must be spread broad
! cast. Above all, the merchant
1 MUST NOT DISAPPOINT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-09

Prof. W. r. Dodson, director of the
Louisiana Experiment Station at Bat.
on Rouge is in Washington to confer
with Secretary of Agriculture Hous.
ton, Louisiana congressman and ex-
perts of the Department OF Agricul.
ture concerning development of Louisi-
ana agriculture. Particular reference
is TO be paid to crops which might re-
place cane sugar on the lands upon
which sugar cultivation will have to be
abandoned with passage of the tariff
bill.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-09
Pictures of the Past.
Extracts from the files Of The True Democrat,
published twenty-one years ago.

nized the highwayman and later had
him arrested.
]. r. Thorn presented The True Dem
ocrat with homegrown apple which
weighed IA ounces.
Messrs Chas. Howell and Hereford
Percy opened store.
John Towles Percy, aged A years, a
native of West Feliciana parish, but
for twenty years a,resident of st. Louis
died in that city.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-09
AUGUST 20, 1892.

st. Francis Church, on the other side
of the river, was being demolished,
preparatory to being built further in
land.
A daughter was born to Conductor
and Mrs. George Argue.
Mr.. Chas. Kern was held up at the
point of pistol, by negro, and re-
lieved of twenty-five cents. He recog-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-03-27

any manner affected by the said rul.
ing and Sections 1873 to 1913 inclusive
are still in full force and effect.
Below Is given the gambling or.
dinance in full. The first Section set in
black type, is the Section that was
declared void, while the remaining
sections, in l%ight-faced type, are in full
force and effect. c. o. Trygstad.
GAMBLING
Section 1S7. Unlawful. No person shall
play for money or other valuable thing, any
game with cards or any other instrument
whatsoever, or bet or wager any thing Of
value on any game being played or to be
played by others.
Section 1873. Gambling Apparatus. No per-
son shall keep any table, cards or other
tended to be used in playing any game OF
cards. faro or any game of chance on which
money is usually wagered.
Section 1S9. Gambling House. No person
shall keep or maintain any gambling house
or place used, or to be used or occupied for
gambling, nor shall any person. agent or
person, having charge of any building or
other enclosure, knowingly lease the same,
or any part thereof, for gambling purposes,
or knowingly allow any such place to be
kept for gambling purposes.
Section 100. Dealer. No person shall
keep for gambling purposes, nor exhibit any
deal faro, nor bank for others to deal faro.
nor act as lookout for a game of faro or
any other banking game where money or
is depending upon the result.
Section 19l. Slot Machines. No person
shall keep for the use of the public, any ma
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A FLORIDA COUNTY FAIR
Continued from Page Four

won a prize Of 800 for best display Of
fruits and vegetables. Second prize
SIS given to Schloppi. Two more
prizes, first and second, $75 and $25 for
display of vegetables.
A man named Lainhart received
premiums to the amount of $3.50 be
sides 500 lbs. fertilizer, bale Of wrap
ping paper, special prizes for fruits.
Liberal premiums were given in the
women's and juvenile department.
And the baby shows were the most
interesting part of the fair. The white
babies on Thursday. There was, as
as / could count, 81 babies but
whether they were all entered for a
premium | know no but true it is
many of them had the blue ribbon
pinned on their shoulders. Friday the
colored babies we're judged. Six fond
mothers brought little black pickan-
innies dressed in their best, their little
woody heads carefully combed and
every mothers son Of them carried off
the blue ribbon. The first premium
of S.. There was a purse Of $50 for
this show, and there was classes
enough so each could be in a class by
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and a cute favor-in the shape of a
crown, ~dunce-cap, etc.-was found
there. After the serving OF the dainty
lunch, the time was spent In games.
Surprise Party-Friday evening a
number of boys went to the home Of
Mrs. Larsen to surprise her nephew,
Jonas Lien, who left that evening for
Minnesota to stay with an uncle.
Games OF all sorts we're enjoyed, end
ing with a fine lunch.
Evening ~Party-Friday evening Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Thayer entertained very
pleasantly a few of their friends and
neighbors. Whist was enjoyed until
a late hour when a fine lunch was serV-
ed by the daughters.
Saturday Literary CIub-Sixteen
responded to the roll call OF current
events at the home OF Mrs. George
paper was given on "The Japanese"
by Mrs. Browning. The discussion
was led by Mrs. Ira Welch.
kensington Dinner-Thursday after
noon Mrs. Ray Fridley entertained a
few friends very pleasantly. Social
intercourse and KensingtOn passed
the aftern on rapidly, and about six
the guests were invited into
the dining room, where the elaborate
dinner was served in four courses.
Complimentary Dlnner-Friday Miss
Letta Dewing was the hostess to a
number of her friends in honor OF
Miss Elizabeth West Of Minneapolis,
at a six o'clock dinner. The delicious
was served In three courses.
The evening was spent in visiting and
general good time.
Complimentary-Tuesday afternoon
Mrs. r. l.. Slagle in her delightful way
entertained a few friends in honor of
Mrs. Chamberlain OF Minneapolis.
the guests were invited into the
room, where a beautiful sight
their eyes-the color scheme
IF yellow and white being carried out
n the arrangement of the table-a
beautiful bouquet Of daffadills and
ipirea graced the center. The de-
icious dinner was served
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Easter Party-Friday evening Miss
Edna Riley entertained a number OF
her young friends very pleasantly.
Various games were enjoyed until q
late hour. when q ane luncheon was
served.
Monitor ctuh-The club met at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Palmer
I6ursday evening. Thirteen respond
eo 70 rol: call. After . season Of busi-
No. games yer enjoyed. Light re-
fMohments were served about ten
osclock
EaSGoe Party-Miss Gladys Callahan
W the charming little hostess to
of her friends Friday evening.
0rok thing on the program was .
"a 10 Pleasant Hour. On their
e ~ home the guests were
lnto ~ dining room whore :
110nt Gtooted thom~-<Ao
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chine or devise. commonly called nickel in
slot machine" for gambling purposes.
Section 1872. elimination. No person shall
be excused from giving any testimony or
evidence upon any Investigation or proceed
ing for a violation of this chapter, upon the
ground that such testimony shall tend to
convict him of a crime, but any such evil
dence shall not be used against him In
criminal investigation or proceeding.
Section 1913. Penalty. Any person violat-
ing any provision of this ordinance shall be
punished by a fine of not less than twenty
five (25) dollars nor more than one hundred
(100) dollars or by Imprisonment in the
county Jail not less than ten nor more than
thirty days, or by both such fine and i'm
nrisonment.
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himself. There was "the cutest child"
"the youngest baby" "the brightest
boy" "the handsomest baby under six
months" 1.-The prettiest baby 16 months
and over and the twins" 1 had the
honor to be one of three judges and
after a little consultation and calcula-
ton we gave them all first prize. l do
not know which was happier the
Judges, the mothers, or the smiling
papas who were eagerly watching the
outcome. The camera fiend then took
snap shots and each mother was
promised a picture of her baby.
South Dakota Tourist.
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WITH THE
CHURCHES

(Ihe items In this column are furnished
the Register by the press correspondents
OF the various churches and societies. All
churches and societies have the same
privileges in the use OF this column
st. Thomas Catholic church, Father
w. T. Shean, pastor. High mass each
Sunday morning at ten o'clock, Sun
day school at eleven o'clock. Vespers
and benediction at threethirty.
Next Sunday, March 30th, at St.
Paul's Episcopal church, Sunday
school at 10000 a. m. No preaching
services.
First Church of Christ Scientist, ser.
vice Sunday morning at IL o'clock,
subject Reality" Wednesday even
ing service at s o'clock. Reading room
open Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 4
o'clock p. m. All are welcome.
Baptist church. Sermon in the
morning by the pastor, DR.. Tilden.
Subject, "A Problem in Proportion"
No evening service.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid society will
meet with Mrs. William Cutler, 728
Medary Ave-, on Thursday D. m, April
Bird. Mrs. Forsee and Mrs. Dunbar
will assist her in entertaining. A cor
eAeh u . SALSiuCu " al IuC
members of the church.
The Epworth League had a farewell
service for the Aggies on Sunday
evening and a program suitable to the
occasion was rendered. Exchange Of
Fluctuations on the part OF the league
and also OF the students was passed
and the service closed by all joining
In singing "Blest be the Tie That
Binds"
Communion will be observed at the
First Presbyterian church at 1890 on
Sunday morning. At 1880 in tn even
ing a mass meeting for women will be
held In this church while a similar
meeting for men will be held in the
M. E. church.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid So
ciety will meet in the basement of the
church on Thursday, April 3rd, Mes
danes Gullick, Haroldson, Tidbal.,
Cheever and McCarl will entertain.
The M. f. Ladies' Aid Society will
be entertained at the church as fol-
lows: Recital by pupils Of Miss
Aurora Leekley and Miss Nellie Ken
dali at Methodist church, Thursday,
April 3, 1913, 4 o'clock p. m.
tOlSe EDWARDS
Bernice Bartlett
Negore, the Coward
Daisy Nord
The Silver Nymph Heinz
Helen Sleightam
(a) Lullaby
(b) May Morning Denza
Gladys Jensen
Spring Showers ............ Fink
Orpha Haugen
The Happiest Time
Edna Beals
CAD Gay Autterfies
(b) Hungary Rapsodie -. Koelling
Verna Sexauer
(a) At Parting Rogers
ID Time Enough Nevin
Mabelle Irish
ArDutuS Davis
Elsie Killing
Dancing Doll .Poldini
Mile Swenehart
One of Bob's Tramps
Mabel Chappell
(a) Romance ......... .Rubinstein
(b) Spinning Song. .Wagner-Spindler
Carroll Green
(a) Burden
(b) The Captive Lark
(c) My Flower
Mabelle Irish
bursense .Schytte
Joy Morton
(a) waltz Chopin
(b) Two Larks ....... .Leschetizky
Vera Howard
The Dark Brown Diplomat
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NOTICE TO
State Of South Dakota,
CA,,nN D-@alG---

State OF South Dakota,
County of Bookings, ! IS.
In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of liver Reppe,
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned,
administrator of the estate of liver Reppe,
deceased, to the creditors and all persons
having claims against said deceased to ex-
hibit them with the necessary vouchers with
this notice, to said administrator at his
residence in the city Of Bookings, in said
county or at the office of his attorneys,
Cheever & Cheever, in the City of Brook
ings, Brookings County, South Dakota.
Dated at Bookings, South Dakota, this
26th day of March, 1918.
c. O.. Trygstad,
administrator of the Estate of
liver Reppe, deceased.
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THAT GAMBLING ORDINANCE

have been requested to state the
nature of a ruling made in the Police
Court of this city in a recent prosecu-
ton for gambling and as to what por-
lions of the city. gambling ordinance
are affected thereby.
The ruling referred to held: That
Section 1877 Of Chapter % is void-but
no other portion of said chapter is in
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-03-27

SEED CORN-White and yellow
dent. Yield go bushels per acre. Very
early. Guaranteed 80 per cent germi-
nation. G. p. WEIGH, Brookings, S. ID.
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Get the NeidIch Process ribbon, the
best that's made for typewriter pur-
poses, at the Register office.
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FOR SALE-A firstclasJ dispatch"
cylinder press and logger in good run
ing order. Bed inside bearers, 34x4S.
Speed $500. Can be bought cheap II
taken soon. Register Publishing Co.,
Brookings, -. ID.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-03-27

/ offer you one of the best chances
you ever had to own a piano have
one of the best Kimball instruments
which / will sell at a big sacrifice on
very easy terms. Call and Sc 1t at
527 5th street.
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FOR SLLE-Parsnips and hand
picked beans. Phone K-307. j. H. Chi
dester.
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o SALE

FOR SALE-Edison business phono-
graph. Complete with shaving ma
chine and records. VIII be sold at a
greatly reduced price IL taken in the
next 30 days. Can be e e at this
office.
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FOR SALE-A 3 H. p, 60 cycle, 220
volt, alternating current motor and
controller built by the General Electric
Co. Can be seen at the Register Pub
fishing Co., Bookings, s. ID.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-03-27

FOR SALE-Plush lined, leather
violin case, good as new. Call at this
office.
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This department 10 edited by
Mrs. Ria L. ziesler and anyone
having social news Of interest will
confer . favor ON the Register by
'phoning Mrs.. Ziegler. 3ls.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-03-27

FOR SALE-Tested seed corn. John
Blakely.
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FOR SALE-Lots six and sever in
Block aumber two of the Original Plat
Of the City OF Bookings, with all
buildings and improvements thereon,
two choice business locations. VIII
sell each lot separately II desired. For
price and terms inquire Of Mrs. e. K.
Gaylord, Bookings, South Dakota.
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We are In the market for all kinds
Of building and repairing. See US be-
fore you let your Job and we will
save you money. We have recently
purchased the most approved mixing
machine and are In the market for all
kinds Of concrete work. n. w. Smell
SON.
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EGGS FOR HATCHING-Single
Comb Pure Bred Buff Orpingtons. In
quire OF c. M. S%chooley, Elkton, s. ID.
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Vera Howard
The Dark Brown Diplomat
Grace Lanphier
Evening journal., 1913-05-17

be awarded the third prize There
will also be a sympathy prize, con-
sisting of a foot pump 10 the car hay-
ing the greatest number of puncturos
during the run. No car will be
awarded more than one prize. The
first prize will be an auto lunch ham
per. FULLY equipped: the second prize
complete set nickel-platod goo. neck
socket wreaehes IA case; third prize.
thermos carafe.
There will be but two checking
stations. one at Wilmington and one
at Dover. all cars checking out at
Wilmington, checking in at Dover
checking out at Dover and checking
in at Wilmington.
zone hour will be allowed I'm
Dover for luncheon.
"Al cars ar required to be NUM-
erically lined up on King Street be-
tween 10th and 11th at l0.45 a. m.
The FIRST car will check at II o'clock
and the remaining cars will be check
ed out consecutively at one minute
intervals. No car will be checked out
at Wilmington after l1.4O a. m. out
az Dover after 3.15 p. m. or in at VIII
mington after p. m.
The committee in charge of the run
went over the major portion of the
route last week and found the road
beds IN good condition
Evening journal., 1913-05-17
SHOW PRIZES
FOR AUTO RUN
Many Entries Expected Av-
erage Time Outing to
Dover Next Saturday

Prizes offered members OF the Della.
ware Automobile Association, who win
in the Average Time Run" to Dover
and return on Saturday next, were
placed on exhibition in the windows
of Hammond's Laundry office. No S24
Market street today The prizes con-
Eisi of an auto lunch hamper. nickel
plated goose neck socket wrenches,
Thermos Carafe and a foot pump. The
latter is the sympathy" prize and will
so to the car having the greatest
number of punctures
The entries argur we'll for the sue
cess Of the run, and as the run is open
70 all members of the association,
with the understanding that no attempt
will be made to break speed records.
many who have entered have done so
to enjoy a spin to Dover and re-
turn.
Headquarters at Dover will be at
the Hotel Richardson. where NJ. Hayes
Wilson will be stationed as checker.
One hour will be allowed for lunch.
To arouse interest in the run the asso-
citation has sent out a letter part of
which follows;
"The contest will take place over a
course about 10 miles long. from the
Court House in Wilmington to Dover,
going via Newark and returning via
Odessa and Delaware City
There will be no official time. but
each car will be permitted to run at
any speed within the legal speed
limits Of Delaware
"The running time of all cars. be-
tween Wilmington and Dover and
Dover and Wilmington will be total.
lied. the total divided by the number
OF participating cars. and the cal
making nearest the average runuial
time thus obtained will be awarded
/ the first prize. the car making The
nearest average running time between
Wilmington and Dover will be award
cd the second prize. and the car max
ing the nearest average running ii n'
between Dover and Wilmington vii
Evening journal., 1913-05-17
ARDEENNETES ARDEENNIETTEESS' JOY JOY
DAY DESPITE RAIN

With flowing banners scattered
around the Guild Hall and the Arden
flag flying from the fagpole on the
village green, residents OF the little
colony at Harvey Station, few miles
from this city are all prepared for
the observance OF Arden Day there
this afternoon. The affair will be
held, rain or shine, and as the pro-
ceeds OF fairs In previous years had
resulted in substantial roof being
placed on the Gid Hall, those who at
tend need have no fear OF the storm.
The interior of the hall was taste
fully decorated by the residents to-
day. and the first number on the pro-
gram is a May-day celebration by the
children of Arden school.
The masquerade dance will be held
this evening. The HidenwoOd File
and Drum Corps will play.
Evening journal., 1913-05-17
GAME LAWS
OF STATE ARE
in BOOK FORM

The Board of Game and Fish Com
missioners have had printed neat
booklet OF forty-four pages. contain
ing the fish and game laws OF the
State. These are being supplied all
those who secure hunters or fisher
mans license.
In addition TO giving the dates for
the open and closed season. the book
gives the penalties imposed In case Of
conviction and other data.
The fees for the various licenses
as given, aro Excursion boat license.
SJ0 nonresident hunters license,
SlO.50; nonresident hsherman's H.
cense $3.50 resident hunters H.
cense, S11O. The license pertaining
20 boat means where fishing excur-
sins are given. but under such a Ii
censc, those In the party are not COM
pcllcd TO secure individual license.
Under the revised game laws passed
by the last Legislature, the open sea-
eon for game follows.
Quail, November 10 to December
81 partridge. November io TO Dccem
bor 81; hare and rabbit November
a. to December 81; rocdbird. Septem-
/ hcr ! TO November / rail, september
I TO November wild-goosc, October
/ I TO March 10; hrant. October ! tC
| March l5 summor-duck. September
/ ] t. October 81 wild-duck, October
I 10 March Is; Raccoon, October &c
to February i5, squirrel, November II
I To December 81 woodcock. Novombci
/ 10 20 December, 81; dove, August I
/ thcni aud Sussex counties only i'
/ December 81, muskrat, skunk mini,
and otter, thew Castle county, De
cember | TO March 10; muskrat. skunl
mink and otter, tkcnt and .Sussol
countiesl November 90 90 March Is
foA. October I to April 80; opposum
October l. February 10; frob. July I
to December / bass, pike, pickerel
May 20 TO November 80; pike. (Susse'
county,. May 20 to April / trout
April rs TO August 10; German carp
September TO May 81 diamond bacl
ttrrapln, November 10 10 March i5