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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02
BETTER CHICKENS.
An Audrain Woman Gives Her
Views at Columbia.

Mrs. Il. Lee Afford of Nandalia.
a successful chicken raiser, de-
Iivered an address before the
Farmers meeting at Columbia re-
Gently and we report here part of
what she said:
While poultry of some kind is
to be found on practically every
farm in the country, these fiocks,
as a rule, are not up to the stand
ard of the live stock on the place.
The reason for this in most in
stances at least, is because the
farmer himself considers poultry
more or less of nuisance and
only tolerated for the purpose of
supplying his table needs.
No one is justified in raising
mongrel poultry in this day and
age, no more than he is justified
in raising any other kind of scrub
stock on the farm. While there
are but few really mongrel flocks
in the country today, there is still
room for Improvement among the
hocks of standard bred poultry,
and it is largely thru selection
that this improvement can be
brought about. The trap nest
plays an important part in the
profitable side of poultry culture,
whether on the city lot or on the
farm, and once accustomed to
looking after the nests it is not
such an unpleasant task, nor does
it require so much time as is gen
orally supposed. If at no other
time, by all means made a few
pens of your choicest birds and
trap-nest them during the breed
ing season.
Breed for eggs rather than feed
for them, but breed and feed both
for size. Selection, not indiscrim
mate mating, has given us the
heavy-milker and the two-hun-
dred-egg hen. In the human fam
lily the offspring Of diseased pa
rents are seldom robust, and they
inherit tendency to disease ii
not the disease itself. What i,
true of the human race is largely
true of all animal life and es
pecially is this true of poultry
Therefore let me urge you to look
well to the parent stock.
1t is our privilege to select the
parents of our feathered family
Do not use an understood female
in your breeding pen simply be,
cause she happens to be perfect in
color. Better use a male little
short in weight than a female, but
better still, make up your entire
mating of birds up to or over
standard weight. The country is
not flooded or overstocked with
birds of this description, but this
is what selection does and when a
flock of this kind is once learned
of, that particular breeder is in
deed fortunate and has no trouble
in 'disposing of all surplus stock
and eggs at most satisfactory
prices. Here again we find pleas
ure and profit combined.
Personally, find real pleasure
and profit in keeping standard
bred poultry, and while | started
in the poultry business with only
its pleasure in view the profitable
side IS now the most pleasant
part.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

O. ID. Gray lost his Sturgeon
Leader equipment and the build
ing by fire last Saturday morning.
The loss is about 50. 0OO:insurance.
So, 800. We sympathize with Mr..
Gray in his misfortune. but he is
a fellow you can't keep down and
we predict he will soon be coming
again with 1.-THE best paper in
Boone county"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

Arthur Snedeker of near Lad
donia, a former student in the
Mexico High School. is studying
telegraphy at Farber under Harry
Leet. the G. & A. agent there.
Arthur is a splendid young fellow
and will get there all right.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

The ''drys' won the day ii the
local option election held in Ma
ries county last week. A. we I'M
derstand it the drys have won in
every local option election held in
the State so far this year, and
there have been about - such
elections.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

The gasoline stove at the home
of John Basket became unman-
ageable Tuesday morning and it
refused to behave itself until the
Fire Department was called out.
No damages to house.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

George Goodrich of Moline Is
making sorghum molasSes and
selling them at 60 cents per gal
lon. Honest man, the sweetness
is scarce this year; he might in
itiate the trusts and put it up to
s1.00, and who could kick
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

The City Council Monday night
allowed a bill of $297.2 % for cost
of condemnation proceedings
when East Jackson street was
opened five years ago.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02
CALIFORNIA HORSES.
Lawrence Kunkel Writes Letter
to His Father, E. F. Kunkel,
Here.
Chino, Cali, Sept. %.

Chino, Cali, Sept. %.
Dear Father and All We
have just returned from Saera-
mento where we attended the
State Fair. We had eleven horses
there and did very well.
/ am enclosing you three pict,
ures of our horses. The one on
the side view is a three year ola
with which ! won the futurity and
also the $4,000 stake, defeating
81 competitors. 1t is a very poor
picture, taken by "A lady with a ko,
dak one morning. The other
picture is Highland Squirrel, the
head of the barn. He took second
to the great Kentucky Lord Den.
mark in the championship ring
Our most exciting horse is Alta
dena, the great jumping mare.
We had three jumping contests.
In the first l got only 2nd, 4 it. 6.
The second, 5 #. 3, and in the
third had to beat 5 it. 8, and
made 6 it. and 3. | used to think
it was hard to ride a jumper, but
it is fine. We now get three
weeks rest, then go to LosAngeleS.
We were in Stockton four hours
but did not know where to find
the Morris boys. That is a fine
country up there. San Francisco
has a big horse show this winter
and Pasadena has a Flower Show
every Thanksgiving.
met a young lady the other
day who told me she had never
seen any snow. What do you think
of thatP / see My Major Dare got
beat at Indianapolis.
Love to all,
Lawrence l.. Kunkel.
p. S.-We are just miles from
Pomona. Did not get to see Mrs.
Little White and Robbie before
they left, but talked to them over
the phone. L.L.K.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

"Audrain is full of siloS. said
Oscar lowering of north Of Mex
leo. Good thing to be full of
that. Beats being full of Mexico
booze 29,S73 per cent, says the
Centralia Courier.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

A. c. Whitson, Prosecuting At.
torney, has been appointed at
torney for the c. & A. railroad in
Mexico, ]. d. Orear resigned. Mr..
Whitson is one of Audrain's most
able lawyers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02
2 Tons

OF hard coal viii run Radiant
Home Hard Coal Stove a season.
More circulation, more heat,
easier regulated and no danger
from gases. 1t has a safety valve,
win last q life time.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02
The Rex

A fine fire keeping Oak Stove
l6 inch, for $500, IA inch for
$1,000. We have them cheaper
in other brands.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

The Sunday School Institute
meets at the Baptist church to
morrow night, at 1880. Every
Sunday school worker in the city
invited.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

Miss Fay Brandon, formerly of
Mexico, was married recently to
Mr.. w. r. McDaniels, a railroad
man at Butte, Mont.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

DIR. Weeks of st. Louis and
Miss Alta Hobson of Laddonia
took out license to marry in Mex
leo this week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

r. d. Moore and Tom Bass of
Mexico are showing their fine
horses at the State Fair and each
have taken a number Of ribbons.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles House
holder of near Thompson are at
tending the State Fair.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

Father j. j. Dillon is home iron
a visit in st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02
For Sale or Trade

75a land, 50a in cultivation, 23a
timber, all under woven wire
fence; 4 room house. Will trade
for small stock goods or residence
property. Inquire at this Office. tt
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

Harry Rose, young son of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Rose, was operated
on for appendicitis Sunday night.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

Good roads should be made for
farmers. The AUTOMOBILES is not
in it specially.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

Mrs. DR.. f. W. Johnson of Cen
tralia is visiting Mexico relatives.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02

II. G. Sipple of Laddonia was
in Mexico on business Monday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02
WABASH

Train Leave
No. 4, For st. Louis and points
East 2:o2 am.
No. IA, For st. Louis and points
East 4:lI am.
No. so, st. Louis Accom-. 705 am.
No. 20, st. Louis-St. Paul Linn
tied ll:30 am.
No. 2, Colorado-St. Louis Limi-
ted e.. 1907 p. IN.
No IL, st. Louis Express 6:42 pm.
No. 72* Local Freight i2:O9p.m.
WEST BOUND.
Leave
No. |, For Kansas City, Omaha,
Ottumwa and Des MONIES l2:Oi u. IN.
No. z For Kansas City and points
west ..............,... ....2:30 a. m
No. 10, Moberly Accom-. -. 1870 a. m.
No. 3, st Louis-Colorado Limited,
----------------- le.U6 p, m.
No. 8 for Kansas City and st. Pau
-------------------- -o:UO p. IN.
No 81, Moberly Accom- 1929 p. m.
No. 70 Local Freight 9:5S am.
l.Daily Except Sunday
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-02
WANT ITEMS.

Money to Loan-On good I'M
rroved Mo. and III. farms. Money
ready. Address: Postof!iee BoN
1865, st. Louis, Mo.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Public Buildings in County

Hubert township citizens are
planning upon building a public hall
at some convenient point in the
township. 1t is a good plan already
tried by other townships. The home
meeting place brings a community
together for social entertainment,
discussion of matters of interest,
comparison of methods and exchange
of ideas or commodities. Of course
the school house is often used thus.
Another home enterprise of great
benefit in MANY ways is for about
four townships to join in building a
church. which can regularly hold all
meetings except possibly regular
preaching services. And many times
a preacher can be secured from a
near. by town. AT course the relig-
ious and moral influence of such an
enterprise is first in Importance, but
in many other ways a neighborhood
church is a benefit 1t assists in de
veloping local talent among the
children; it creates a better feeling
among neighbors, gives an oppor
tunity for better acquaintance. and
increases content and satisfaction
with ones surroundings. The locali-
ties IN South Dakota where country
churches are built are among the
most desirable places to live.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Democratic Patronage

A petition was circulated in the
city last week, addressed to Presi-
dent Wilson. asking that the Rich
ards primary law of this state be
given favorable consideration in sell
Getting democratic candidates for
postoffices. In most cases this calls
for the wrath of democratic editors.
who are usually candidates for their
home postoffice. 1t is very probable
that the democratic powers will pay
no attention to the state primary
because, as usual, it makes a differ
ence whose OK is gored. A veryfew
years ago our democratic friends
we're shouting for primaries. but
now they are not so eager for them.
At present the democratic leaders
think that the federal patronage Of
this state will go only with the en-
dorsement of their National Com
mitteeman Taubman, State Commit
teeman Coffey, and Ed. S. Johnson,
their recent candidate for governor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Election Notice

Notice is hereby given that the
question Of granting permits to sell
intoxicating liquors at retail within
the City of Miller. Hand County.
South Dakato will be SUBJ
mitted to the legal voters of
said City. upon the ballots for which
election will be printed the words.
shall intoxicating liquors be sold at
retail, on the day of annual City
election in and for said city of Mil
Ter. to be held In Miller. Hand
County. South Dakota. on Tuesday,
the 18th day of April A. d. 1918
Said election to be held in the places
nercin named IN the Wards in sait
City which were duly designated by
the City Council. Of Miller. S. ID,
The place Of voting in the first ware
shall be in the Myers building. OF
Broadway. the place Of voting in thu
second ward shall! be in the Cit,
Hall. the place Of voting in the thirt
ward shall be in the McWhortel
building, on the corner Of third st
md broadway.
The polls shall be kept open from
3 q. m. till A p. m on same dav.
\. y. Hellmuth, City Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Certificate of Nominations


State of South Dakota. County Of
Hand and City of Miller.
This is to certify. that the follow
ing nominations having been duly
filed in my office by the parties here
in named for the offices set opposite
their names. which candidates are to
be voted for at the annual city cleo.
tiol to be held in the several wards
in the city of Miller, So. Oak. on
Tuesday the 18th day of April 1913,
between the hours of niae o'clock in
the morning and four O'Clock p. m.
Mayor of the city of Miller. by
petition. Name. S. V. Christ. Res.
idence. third ward; business address,
Miller. S. D.; postofiLe address.
! Miller. S. d.
City Treasurer of the city of Mil.
Ter by petition. Nam. George E.
Richardson; residence. third ward:
business address, Miller. S. d.; post
office address. Miller. S. D.
Police Justice of the city of Miller
by petition. Name. j. w. Helti-
bride, residence third ward; bust
ness address. Miller. S. D.; p~ostoffice
address, Miller, S. ID.
Police Justice of the City of Miller
by petition. Name. A. S. ODER:
residence. third ward; business add
ress. Miller, S. D.; postofice address
Miller. S. ID.
City Justice Of the City of Miller
by petition. Name. j. w. CoquilIette
residence third ward; business adj
dress. Miller. S. d. possoffice address
Miller. S. ID.
Alderman Of the First Ward by
petition. Name +. j. Weber. resi-.
dence first ward; business address,
Miller. S. D.. p~ostofice address,
Miller. S. d.
Alderman of the First Ward BY
petition. Name. J. d. Miller; resi-,
dence First Ward; business address,
Miller. S. D.. postofice address,
Miller. S: D.
Alderman of Second Ward by pc
tition. Name. Floyd McCarl: Resi-
dence. second ward; business adj
dress. Miller. s. d.; postoffice ad,
dress. Miller s. %.
I, Alderman Of Third Ward by pc
tition. Name Z, ID. Leyson. resi-
dence, Miller, s. D. b lsiness ad
dress, Miller. !. D., postofice ad,
dress, Miller, S. D..
Dated this Sth day Of April. 1918
2. J. Hellmuth
City Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

A new bank FOR Miller is an enter
prise which is attracting the interest
Of some citizens. 1t is said to be the
purpose to organize a sort of coop
erative farmere bank. Petitions are
being circulated asking for signers
and 81 contributors to bring a COOP
erative organizer here to promote
the project.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

State newspapers are saying that
the new tax commission has ordered
all assessors to assess property at its
actual value. Don't envy the as.
SCISSOR his job when he has to break
this news to the property owners
The old custom was to assess prop.
erty at about n third its generally
estimated value. actual value
however, would be what the prop.
erty would bring under forced sale.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

The Pauly furniture stock. was
purchased this week by P. H. Coquil-
lette and is being removed to the
Coquillette building. The deal is
understood to include a transfer of
the Coquillette farm in Holden twp.
to Mr. Pauly. The Coquillettes, P.
H. and son Frank. were in the fur
niture business for several yeays.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Gasoline Explosion

A Rockham blacksmith was seri.
ously burned recently by a gasoline
explosion. While repairing ar
automobile. he filled the tank with
gasoline from a barrel, and then
left the tank open. Gasoline fumes
communicated with his open fire and
caused the explosion. No gas car
or tank should ever be left open.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

Word was received by Miller
friends this week announcing the
death of Mrs E. A. Young at her
home in Chicago. The Youngs were
pioneers of Ree Heights, where Mr.
Y conducted a hardware store. and
was burned out in the big fire of
1889. which destroyed M side of the
main street.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
No business firm al sustain with
out a reasonable patronage. We
are grateful for all favors.
Reck, Montgomery a. Co.

We are revising our land list for
spring business, and anyone having
land listed with us and wishing to
make any change in prices or terms,
are requested to inform us at once.
THE MILLER LAND Co..
J. C. McCool, Manager.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

The balmy climate Of the south
west, where people sleep in screened
porches, has nothing on Miller. One
of our prominent citizens, who built
a screened sleeping room to his
dwelling, has slept therein during
the entire winter with exception of
a very few of the coolest and storm
lest nights, He says it is great, and
believes it adds to his health and
vigor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

After sixty years of more or less
agitation upon the question. enough
states have agreed to a constitutional
amendment to elect u. S. Senators
by a direct vote of the people.
South Dakota has practically done
this for some years, by primaries or
popular endorsement.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

jam Jensen returned last week
from Omaha, where he spent several
weeks. He reports having been
within three or four blocks of the
big cyclone when it tore through the
city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

Alderman Crabtree has received a
letter from the post Office depart
ment at Washington informing him
that an agent would come to Miller
to investigate his request for free
delivery here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Apricot
Newspaper Statement

OF the MILLER Pass, published weekly, at
Miller. 50. Oak. required by Act Of August "a.
1912.
Name Of Editor. Managing Editor. Publisher
and Owner-J. A.. Bushfcld. Miller, SO. Oak.
Business Manager-w. G.. Tamblyn. Miller. S. d.
Signed-J. A. BUsHFIELD.
If April. 1918.
TsmALI III. j. BUsHFIELD,
Notary Public.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

Pierre papers announce that w.
S. Row has sold his telephone line to
the Nebraska Bell Go. The line ex-
tends through a portion Of this
county. and some local men own
stock therein.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

We conducted a furniture and un-
dertaking business in Miller nearly
three years. The times have been
hard. We dealt fair. We are here
today. We thank you for past
patronage. May it be our privilege
to supply vcur wants in the future.
Reck MONTGOMERY & Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

Mr. Frank Pitzer. formerly of st.
Lawrence. who is now located at
Madison, s. D.. reports that the
underground silo is being used in
that locality. He recommends it
for simplicity and ches tsiess.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Tornado Insurance

Are you fully protected by good
insurance against the tornado or
cyclone? If not. call at Bushfield's
Land & Loan Co. office, in Miller
and provide a safeguard against loss
Of your property. 1873
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

The st. Lawrence schoolhouse FIRE
was caused by q youngster named
Cousins. who wanted to get even
with the teacher. The boy used kerr
osene and burnt hisarm while setting
the fire. He was bound over to the
circuit court. and is now in charge
Of the sheriff.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

The Pierre Capital Journal reports
that G. H. Jaynes has bought an
other business property adjoining
his meat mardet, and hopes to build
q double brick in the near future
Hugh's Miller friends will be pleased
at his prosperity.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
lAdyertisement.l

DR.. Stevenson, the we'll known eye,
ear. nose and throat specialist. Of
Sioux Falls, will be at Miller, Friday.
April 18th. at the Vanderbilt Hotel.
Glasses also fitted correctly. 1872
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

All experts say the country is short
on ''she stuff" If you need any
stock this spring and haven't the
ready cash, let us make you a loan
on your land at q reasonable rate.
then you can buy what you want
and save monev.
1lt3 Bushfeld land & Loan Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Fifty Thousand Dollars TO Loan

We hare fifty thousand dollars ID
loan on Hand county real estate at a
low rate of interest. Be sure to see
US before renewing your old loan or
making a new one.
Bushfield & Bushfeld.
Miller. S. d.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

Str aged or Stolen. Pug dog. Re-
ward offered for information of his
whereabouts. Miller p. 0. or line 4
call Is.
'T7r2* Mrs 5-.E:-TsssSire.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
90 Acres Close to Town

We have so acres of cultivated
ground close to Miller to put into
crop on shares.
1872 Bushfeld Loan & Land Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
Public Sales

If you want to get results adver.
tlse your public sale in the Press.
1t goes into every township in Hand
county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

For FARM LOANS at less than u.s.
ual rate of interest, see M. Harry
O'Brien. Highmore, South Oak. l8tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

The NEi section 1918 SO. will sell
at a bargain for cash II tSken soon
as | need the money for other busi-
ness. James Sherratt. Waterloo. Ia.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10

Canaries for sale Guaranteed
good singers. Far particulars in
qulre of Chris Johnson lSt2
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-10
B~USlNESS......
T

Mrs Robert Corrin has dahlias for
sale. 1868
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-28
How Bryan'S Tour
Strikes Britain

(FrOm the London Daily Maa.)
The spectacle of Mr.. w. J.
Bryan, the Secretary of State, TAX
ing turns before audiences with a
troupe of Tyrolean yodlers, jug
glers and ballet dancers is occa-
sioning much pain to his critics,
who accuse him of compromising
hopelessly the national dignity Mr..
Bryan himself percelves nothing
Objectionable In the enterprise Of
his managers, who for the tour he
is now making, have engaged
"other talent" with which to
amuse the audiences of the Sec
rotary of State
When Mr.. Bryan arrived an hour
late on his lecture platform at
Salisbury, Md. the seven brightly
dressed Tyrolean girl yodlers in
stantly retired. The audience rep
resented receipts to the amount of
$500, of which Bryan takes half.
The lecturlng of the Secretary
of State appears to have added
considerably to the difficulty which
Ambassadors experience in gain.
ing admission to his presence for
the discussion of international af-
fairs