Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1913-03-29
JTH DAKOTA. SATURDAY. MARCH %, 1918.
FEDERATION NOTES.
By MRS. W. y. HANLRY.

"Our ice houses are not all nice houses
and our nice houses are not all ice
houses"
The above Federation Flip" appear
ed as misprint in last weeks issue Of
the CHRONICLE and as the opening of an
article with which it had no connection
whatever. Either the writer will
have to improve her pennanship
or the CHRONICLE force will
have to put on strong rectifying glasses.
However both the printer and the au-
thor are consoled by the fact, that while
they may suffer q little the public en-
dureth much.
The regular business and social meet
ing of the Civic Federation was held last
Tuesday night at the Gymnasium. In
spite of the inclsmsnoy of the weather q
large number of people was In attend
ancs. Business matters of importance
were taken up and having been success
fully disposed of the social committee
took charge of the meeting and present
ed the program prepared for the oeca.
sion. This was the launching of an en-.
tirely new and up-to-dats newspaper,
the clipper" which from hsnceforth,
from now, forevermors will take its
place as one of the greatest literary pro-
ductions of the twentieth century. The
various departments were in the hands
of capable assistant editors whose rspu-
tations as WRITER'S" however doubtful
before, are now fully established.
"Heavy Stuff" that at times was peril
ously "light" but always most entertain
ing was handled by Mrs. X. w. Powell.
"Local Items" heretofore unthought of,
but startingly true and funny were given
by the city editor, Mr.. NJ. A. Willis.
Fashion Notes" full of wit and infor-
nation but lacking greatly in material,
according to the latest designs in hobble
skirts, was delightfully."- presented by
Mrs. Delaney. "Sehool Notes" under
the supervision of Eric Heideprism and
Harold Hanley gave the audience clear
insight into "things educational" and at
the same time convinced the audience
that the minds of our Custer young peo-
pie are learning to shoot. The "Poets
Corner" edited by Mrs. Anderson was
delightfully."- entertaining, sparkling with
wit and originality. "Want Ads" under
the supervision of the efficient business
manager of the "Flipper," Mr.. Henry
Albien, left nothing to be wanted"
The "Woman's Department" under
the charge of Mrs. Frank Hanley fol-
lowed the usual order and dealt liberal
etc. Sporting News" straight from
headquartsrs-Mr. Chas. Perrin and
Will Courtney-was right off the bat''
and called forth shouts of laughter.
Anonymous contributions read by the
editors-in-chief were delightfully."- humor-
Gus and entertaining. and proved that
all the high class talent was not in evil
dence.
The FIRST edition of the clipper" clos.
ed with an original story by Miss Hazel
Bailey, western in its setting and charm
ingly interesting. After the sample copy
had been read large number Of those
present signed up for a life subscription
to the "Flipper." Previous to the read
ing of the paper Especial improvement
roll call" was had and surely, surely the
Carnival of Renovation" is on. Fences
were built, old shacks, barns and sheds
pulled down, yards and alleys cleaned
up, lawns planted and moved, side
walks put in place, old wheelbarrows
disposed of, and carloads of paint and
oratory used up. May the good work
60 on
Excellent music under the direction
of Mrs. w. A. Nevin helped greatly in
the evenings entertainment. At 1890
the program was finished and after ad-
journment many expressions of con.
gratulations were extended to the com.
mittee in charge, and their assis tants for
such a pleasant entertainment.