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The Tupelo journal., 1913-03-14

York the American athletes were
forbidden strong drink. When
the English athletes arrived the
Englishmen offered them ale and
beer, but the Americans staunch-
ly refused. The next day when
the races took place, the Ameri-
cans captured every prize. This
shows that the .Englishmen had
been weakened by the ale and
beer which contain a large
amount of alcohol.
The work of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union is
being carried on throughout the
United States and foreign lands.
This is one of the best organiza-
tons throughout the world. 1t
is helping to save many men
from destruction. They are try
ing to teach uneducated mothers
and fathers to keep alcohol from
their children.
Alcohol is one of the most
valuable substances, when used
in the proper place and the right
way, but it's abuse has caused
more misery and sorrow than
any other single agency. The
continued usage of alcohol by
man causes him to be of a drowsy
nature and falls to sleep often.
Alcohol is not only a stimulant,
but a narcotic as we'll. 1t ex-
tracts water from the nervous
tissue leaving it hard and dry.
10 show how alchohol eats the
mucous membrane from the lin
ing of the stomach, a man once
became such a slave to it, after
he had used it for a long time,
he vomited up the lining of his
stomach and then died. A man
once went into a saloon to get
some alcohol. The proprietor
of the saloon, was performing an
experiment. The man watched
the proprietor pour some alco-
hol on a raw piece of meat. In
a small time the meat was cook
ed, and what will alcohol do to
such a delicate thing as the lin
ing of the stomach?
If an army should come into
our country WE should be very
uneasy, but we have something
in our country far worse than ; n
army and that is alcohol. We
can shun war, then why can we
not shun alchohol? Fifty five
per cent of the children of alco-
hol users are very dull in their
studies. They are hard to teach
and can't answer as quickly as
those whose parents do not use
the alcohol. Inasmuch as al
cohol tends to DESTROY the health
of every organ of the body, it
may be classed as a true poi.
son." 1t paralyzes the nerves
which is very common to the
drunkard. If a person starts to
drinking beer he Graves for
something stronger later on.
Some people are willing to sell
their furniture and all their
household goods to get alcohol.
The young men OF nice families
often ruin themselves by start
ing off with beer and then lose
self respect.
Let US begin to realize the fact
while we are young, that
alcohol is one of greatest dan
gers and most dreadly foes we
have, and grow up to be useful
men and women. Now, since
we have seen the many dangers
and harms done by alchohol we
begin to realize-the value of
Total Abstinence.
SECOND PRIZE.
"Wine Is a ,nOcker. strong
The Tupelo journal., 1913-03-14
The Evils of ~Intemperance.

The local union of the w. c.
t. U. offered two prizes for the
best essays on the evils of alco-
holism. to be contested for by
Iupils of the public school includ-
ing and above the eighth grade.
The first prize, $500, was award
ed to Van Kincannon, Jr.. and
the second prize. $3.50, to Char
lie Mitchell, both pupils of the
eighth grade. The third best
paper was awarded to Lemuel
Hall, a member of the eleventh
/, grade.
By request of Mrs. j. W..
Yates, president of the local
union, we publish the two essays:
FIRST PRIZE.
Alcohol is considered one of
the most poisonous and dreadly
drugs to man. More troubles
are derived from this source than
any other one. The greatest
physicians of to-day have eX-
pressed their opinion with refer
ence to this drug. Besides the
physicians, we have seen men a
complete failure from using al
cohol. What is more pitiful to
see than a man squirming and
twisting from the use of alcohol
that he can hardly live.
]. DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, the for
mer Pure Food Commissioner,
said in a speech he was deliver
ing before the National Educa-
ton Association, Don't let the
: children use stimulants, alcohol,
tobacco, tea or coffee" Exclud-
ing the last three, alcohol would
Kill a child in a little or more
course of time. Alcohol makes
the person who uses it very dull,
especially the children. 1t is re-
ported that about fifteen or
twenty per cent of the school
children use stimulants. This
hinders their growth, both phys
ically and mentally. A lady
school teacher reported that one
of her pupils came into the class
room drunk-think of it! What
will he be when he becomes a
man?
The school is the best place to
prohibit and guard against any
such temptations. There the child
should be educated to care for
his body and if the child wants
to be a strong man or woman, he
surely can't have it if he uses
stimulants. A boy of eight years
of age came to his teacher in
great distress. Upon i~investiga-
ton the teacher found out that
he had taken a quantity of pure
alcohol to quench a thirst that
he could not satisfy. Alcohol
frequently causes defective eye
sight by affecting both the optic
nerve and the blood vessels. By
deadening the olfactory cells and
taste bulbs, alcohol destroys the
acuteness of the senses of taste
and smell. The end organs of
hearing often rendered less SEN
sitive by the action of this mar
cote. We have already learned
that the use of alcohol begets a
craving for itself.
In it's moral effects il weakens
the will power and hurts the diff
ferent processes of thought. AS
a result of breaking down these
organs the victim of it becomes
Intellectually treacherous. His
craving for the drink often de-
velops into dishonesty and deceit.
His knowledge of his own weak
ness causes loss of self respect.
He is cross and ugly at home and
disagreeable toward those about
him. Instead of being a real
helper, he lets his wife and
The Tupelo journal., 1913-03-14

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The Tupelo journal., 1913-03-14

ed to injure or impair the per-
feet mind and body God has sc
graciously given us.
Our bodies are Gods temples,
given us for the accomplishment
of some great end, and we can
not abuse them without incurr-
ing the displeasure Of the Giver
and bringing untold misery upon
ourselves. We can not safely
indulge in moderate designations
because an evil habit once form
ed grows on us like a cancer,
and ere we realize it, we have
passed, unheedingly, the danger
line, are unable to turn back, and
are eventually dashed against
the rocks of ruin and destruction.
When we realize that intem-
perance, in any form, iscalculat-
ed to damage the human system,
that it causes crime, and pro-
duces poverty, lunacy, disease
and death; when we observe the
many millions of dollars annu-
ally spent for those things which
poison our bodies and souls,
which if used in proper channels
would afford the necessities of
life and comfort many lives;
and when we know that intem-
perance imperils our souls, we are
bound to concede that the only
safe rule to adopt is Total Alb
stinece", or Touch not. Taste
not, Handle not" because it is
only by total abstinence that we
can attain the highest degree of
moral and physical development.
Total abstinence" keeps the
senses clear, and makes them
grasp their object with more
keenness. 1t gives you command
of your head, secures your health
and keeps you in a condition for
business. 1t makes home happy
and causes business to prosper.
1t gives one self-respect and fur
nishes a splendid example to
those who are inclined to a dis
sipated life.
We are taught that none of us
live unto ourselves, and, there
fore, we are responsible not only
for our own misdeeds, but also
for the misdeeds of others
brought about or prompted by
the example we have set them.
If we yield to temptation and
partake even moderately of
those things that are harmful,
others, possessed of weakness,
may be thereby led astray; and
while they may begin their per-
ilous journey with moderation,
yet. on account of their weakness
they may not be able to with
stand the rapid growth of the
evil habit, and the final result is
poverty, misery, disease and
death. While, if we abstain to-
tally from all vice and evil, this
very abstinence on our part may
serve to induce others to follow
our example and resist the temp
tation spread out before them.
Therefore it is all important
that we follow the Divine COM
mand, Let your light so shine
before men, that they may see
your good works, and glorify
your Father which is in heaven"
Another reason why we should
practice total abstinence is be
cause it strengthens our will and
gives us power to resist tempta-
ton in all it's forms. So called
moderate indulgence" is but
the subtle and off-times success
full attack of the enemy, Satan,
upon our powers of resistance,
and when we surrender to that
enemy, for but an instant, or in
the least particular, we are SIM
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

w. f. Durham has sold his resi-
dence on North Lincoln Ave-, to
Ferdinand Giese who recently moved
to Canton and engaged in the auto
mobile business. Mr.. and rs. Dun
ham will leave soon for California to
spend the winter.
A very entertaining dancing party
was given last Friday night at the
ArmUry. Many Of Canton'S young
people were present and from good
great pleasure for all.
AS the bite of a frosty morning
grows more tingIy the call Of a crow
hunt grows stronger. Isn't it about
time boys you got down that "air"
Old muZz)e loader and bring hOme3a
few Of the black flying ~marauders?
Brother Abbott of the Harrisburg
journal made his first call at the
LEADER office Monday. He came
down with Mr.. kehm, in his auto,
aud his visit was brief, but we hope
he VIII call again when he can make a
longer stop
Two of Canton's popular young So
iciety lighLS have organized a dancing
CLUB. Dances will be given every two
weeks. This will prove delightful for
the young people when skating and
sleigh riding doesn't appeal to their
fancy this winter.
Geo. Mills won't have that lonesome
feeling much longer as his wife n
little daughter will probably start
from England to join him in our city,
next week and no doubt his father
and family will cross the big pond
before long.
A letter from VIM. Bell dated at
Washington, D. c., Nov. LIST, annOun-
ces a continued good time, and no
symptoms Of inconsistencies yet. Fine
weather and new scenes make all
places beautiful.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

"
LOCAL X
x x
Exx~N<xx>UG
LOCAL

What are our Boy Scouts doing?
Ray PuIver tried his hand at teach
iHg school last week near FairVieW.
Freddie Holmes Of Sioux Falls was
a guest at the ~StephanSen home Sun
day.
With separate lecture courses under
way Canton should have plenty Of
amusement this winter.
Cnrist GilberLson and NeIs Moe of
Sioux Falls were visiting friends and
relatives in Canton Sunday.
George Sherman and his brother
John were Lake Madison visitors Sun
day in search Of feaLhered game.
The Canton high school boys leave
Saturday for another try at football
with the Akron high school team.
Mrs. Frank Baysore of Sioux Falls
visited friends aud relatives in Can
ton the latter part Of last week.
Make your life a success by taking a
course in Mankato Commercial Col
lege, Mankato, Mimi. Send for cata-
log.
Duck hunters around Fairview are
having great success in their search
for ~feathered game along the Big
Sioux.
Chris Sandvig's cottage is high up
with a beautiful foundation of cement
blocks, certainly it is improved in APP
]pearance.
John Little north of Canton reports
a good corn crop but no help to get
the corn out of the field before the
snow flies
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

OMrs. Willis and son returned Mon,
day from a visit in Iowa.
G. W. Marston since his return
from Texas has sold another Lincoln
county farm.
Mesdames H. Z. Phelps and Henry
Quien Of Dayton were Gate City Hisl'
tors Tuesday afternoon.
Mesdames Geo. WoUdIey and Car
Wiggiu we're Sioux Falls visitors on
Wednesday, returning III b ELL
George Peterson of DaytOD town
ship Is laid up with a severe case OIL
rheumatism. DR.. IOnseth IS III at
tendance.
e. d. Bodley and family are again
back III Canton after al extended
vlslJ in tile east with friends anc
relatives.
The signs OF the time are for you &c
take a course at M~aukatO Commercial
College, Mankato, Mimi. Send toI
%cdtalOg.
Mrs. Walter Frankburg entertained
the G. q. G. last Saturday at the
home OF her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Cooper.
"a. Elmo" played at the kennedy
Theatre last Saturday night 10 a TAR
size audience. The play and players
we're pasSlngly fair.
j. c.. Hilton, the popular night
operator at the Milwaukee, Is again
attending u his duties after a severe
seige Of rheumatism.
DR.. and Mrs. Thompson anu DR..
ard Mrs. Randolph OF Sioux Fails
attended the Halloween dance at the
ArmOry Friday night.
Shop while the shopping is good.
Christmas is not far OF you know.
You Will find what you want in the
LEADER advertisements.
Charlie Howard of Aberdeen, he
who would write y. 5. ). alter his
name, was visiting with Canton
friends asst Friday evening.
Mrs. Merle Dean and NJ rs. Joe An
dersOn entertained a large company
OF their lady friends at the home Of
Mrs. Anderson last Friday afternoon.
The Barracks held d business meet
ing at the home Of MIS- Ed l.. WendU
Iast Monday evening, Plans for the
mutation of new members were 1iS.
CusSed.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid have not
completed their carload Of old papers
as they had hoped and if anyone has
papers please report TO Mrs. Albert
kIuSiey.
Hereafter We expect TO send out our
papers cut and pasted 50 every page is
--I r,.-.D :, In l,It, 10 oI,r rAaI-,r
We are sure they Will appreciate Ibis
i'm prONement.
The Ladies Aid of the Congrega-
tiOnal church were nos graciOuSly
entertained in the church parIurS III
Wednesday and much credit is due
Mesdames Fitch and Richter for the
sum ptuOuS repaSt.
Mr.. and Mrs. t. T. Smith came up
from EVERY Saturday evening and
They returned to their neW home on
The early Monday morning train.
Dr.. Lewiston and family moved
Saturday into their new home on
Second Street directly west Of the
Gudmund Skartvedt home. The
Waldo cottage which they vacated
will be occupied by Arnum Isackson.
Carl Moe, Louie DOkken and Roy
Parkin were up from Hudson last
Friday night to attend the dance
Roy Parkin is again the same genial
10y" of old and his many friends in
Canton are very glad to know that he
suffers but little from his severe at
tack of typhoid fever this summer.
Here's hoping that Soy" can still
''grOove 'em over for years to mt
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

Respectfully submitted,
#. J. MCDERMOTT,
Ort 20 1914 secretary.
Rhoda lane Hall.

The subject Of this sketch, hhood
Jane Hall, va born at Utica, Ne"
YVrD, oI .iuIl II, l847, and there stle
1..;1.n .:m.! TIE 2 OF fOur years
with her parents She moved to Lon,
Wis where in 1865 she was united 10
to The late Jerrimlah WOOD
lv JnlS7l Mr. and Mrs Woody came
= the then territory of Dakota ana
settIpd uDyn a homestead in Lincoln
township. SIX miles southwest OF
Worthing -Four children we're porn
TO these parents, three ~ whom are
wing. Tnpv are Mrs. Taylor ShulI or
Clark. and Elmer and Frank Woody
f Wrrrhiug.
In 1902 Mr. and Mrs Woody took
IN their residence in WOrthing and
1.-THE wear fOlluwiug occurred thedea'h
of he devoted husband. Since tla'
she had made her home with her
children al d was at the home ~ he'
son Frank when the maj summons
anne on September Y
with The passing Of Rh"da Jane
Woody another link in the CHAIR oI
Lincoln county pioneers IS SeVereh aild
we are again reminded that the threau
If life is fran indeed and thdJ HHiy
God in His wisdom can know h time
and circumstances that shall attend
the severing.
To the bereaved ores we extend our
sincere sympathy and commend them
to the same christian faith that com
fOrted the devoted mother in the clos
ing moments Of her life.
There's no more of sorrow, there's
no more of fear,
There's DO more Of Loiling TO mother
50 dear.
For God and the angles, a loving
watch keep.
Now mother, dear mother, has fallen
aSlPpD.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
Congregational Church Notes.

Sunday m"rnipg, NV 8 h, the pas
tor viii preach from he autumn sub
ject "AfttrmaIh All older people
are especially it vIted or course this
does not mean old folks entirely. as
all others are welcome Sunday even.
ing the pastor will give the first of his
seven winter lectures "Measure For
MeaSure", n Of the best productions
from h nliraid minded SHAKESPEARE.
Each character will be briefly Dor
traVed, FrOth, Elbow, Juliet and Gala
Claudio will be pushed aside and a
better com pany of spiritual actors
will occupy their seats Christ will be
the Meter who shall shuttle out to
each their just deserts. Lovers of the
drama, students OF literature, teach
Of characters and temperments
and particularly christians and Christ
ly COrOnatOrS made welcome
GEO EDW. LEWIS, Pastor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

Auction Sale of Duroc-Jersey
Bears at Centennial Farm g
miles northwest of Inwood,
Iowa, Friday, November ID,
10. ii head March and
April boars weighing from
200 to 800 pounds. Ali Big
Type and Double Immune
having been vaccinated double
process, also Ridgeway pro-
cess. We guarantee every
one. Terms of sale: Cash or
10 months time on good bank
able paper at 8 per cent. in
terest per annum.
John ]. Castle.
Auctioneers: Coils. ]. A.
Benson, M. Mclaughlin, 81.
M. Moen, ]. O. Erickson.
Clerk: Chris Erickson Of the
First National Bank OF In
wood, Iowa.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
Would Make Then Better If
They Could.

The makers Of Foley Kidney Pills
know that they have absolutely the
best combination Of curative and
healing medicines for kidney and
bladder ailments and urinary irregu-
Iarities that it is possible to produce.
That is why Foley Kidney Pills are
the best medicine for the purpose you
can buy.
SOLD BY SHERMAN 81 ROCHE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
At the M. Z. Church

Next Sabbath morning the pastor
will preach i'll The morning from the
theme The Rejected SJone", in the
evening from The Lost Sheep
Found" The Sabbath School will
have a short rally day program at the
Sunday School hour. The public Is
invited to all of these services.
We are here TO serve and make our
selves useful along the line OF our
profession or in any other way that
will help TO advance the Redeemer'S
kingdom. We wish to cooperate with
the other churches and all organiza-
tions that are here to lift. We shall
greatly appreciate the assistance OF
our fellOwmen in this york which Is
of prime importance not only to our
own community but to all the nations
OF the world.
A. w. THURsTON,
Pastor of Nj. Z. Church.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
Pain in Back and Rheumai ism

Torment thousands Of people daily.
Don't be one Of these sufferers when
for so little cost you can get we'll rid
Of the aus Foley Kidney Pills be-
gin their good work from the very
first dose. They exert SO direct An
action on the kidneys and bladder
that the pain and torment Of back
ache, rheumatism and kidney trouble
Is soon dispeIled.
SOLD BY SHERMAN & ROCHE
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
A. B. Carlson for States Attorney

To the Voters of Lincoln County, S. D.
| am a candidate for the office of
States Attorney of Lincoln County.
On account of the regular session of
IT coming on shortly before the
mass convention to be held in Decem-
Der, | shall be unable personally to
see many Of the voters prior thereto.
Hence this must be taken as person
al request for support and [ will deep
Iy appreciate all efforts made In my
behalf. A. B. CARLSON.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
For Children there is Nothing
Better.

A cough medicine for children must
help their coughs and colds without
bad effects on their little stomachs
and bowels. Foley's Honey and Tar
fills this need. No opiates,
sour stomach, no constipation fol-
lows its use. Stuffy colds, wheezy
breathing, coughs and Group are all
quickly helped.
SOLD BY SHERMAN g. ROCHE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

Cream putfs, nepolians and other
cool weather sweets now baked fresh
every day at Tanks.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

1t is cheaper to buy "Mother's
Bread" at Tanks than to bake at
home.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

STR AYED From my pasture two
steers coming = years old, | red and l
roam Tom Ulrickson 2l-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
II. W. III
Pastor of Nj. e. Church.

"Mother's Bread" Is always wrapped
in paratine paper, 1t is always sweet
and clean. Made only at Tanks.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

Fine FeaJhers'' at the Kennedy
House, Saturday, Nov. Is.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

Cream nuFS, filed with whipped
cream Fresh every day at Tanks.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07
A Maker OF Heath

A good hOnrst medicine like Foley
Kidney Pills gives health 10 many
tamilleS. Mrs. . Palmer 635 Willow
Green Bay, Wis was seriously
Ill vii h kidney and bladder trouble.
Mr. Palmer writes: M wife is rapid
~ recovering Ter health and strength
SOiejy u The use OF Foley Kidney
Pills
SOLD ny SHERMAN g. ROCHE
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

Birmingham, Ala. F. l.. Willis suf-
fered greatly from asthma and bron-
chitis. He writes: Il got no relief
until l took Foley's Honey and Tai
Compound. 1t entirely removed those
choking sensations, and never failed
to produce an easy and comfortable
condition of the throat and lungs"
Sold by SHERMAN & ROCHE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

Raised doughnuts for your morning
Jffee. every afternoon fresh at Tanks
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-11-07

SOLD ny SHERMAN g. ROCHE
The Washington herald., 1913-07-27
Knights Of Columbus.

Thar. v.. a very large attendance of
5v,.r,hsr. ana visitors at the Julv meet
i'm Of Washinrton Council, which was
heia IN .sruesday evening. DIR. Joseph A.
N,,dd. rrand knight of tae council pre-
sidinr A very interesting session of the
council was held. ana there were several
snsrit.d debates ON subjects of interest
~ ti,s counciI The report from the chan
tsr corcsrnJnr m. proposed celebration
~ Coiuu,bus Dav was received and ap-
nroved District Deputy Joseph M. Kelly.
Of Chico. cal. was present, and gave .
most enfertainins and instructive account
NJ m. deyeIoprnent of the order ON the
The Washington herald., 1913-07-27
K. O. T. M. Calendar:

July 2s-National Tent No. !, Old Masonic Temple.
Ninth and Streets Northwest; Mount Vernon Tent,
No. T. Northeast Temple, Twelfth and II Streets
Northeast; Anacostia Tent, No. !. Masonic Hall.
Anacostia.
July 2s-Briehtwood Tent, No. S. Maccabee Hall.
Brightwocd. d. c. .-...
July sl-District Tent. No. 9, Mariners Temple.
foot Of Seventh Street Southwest
Last Monday night Deputy Supreme
Commander D. w. Gall visited Mount
Vernon Tent, and laid before the tent
the proposition for the class work which
is to begin here soon. The plans, as
far as suggested by him. were heartily
approved by the tent, and he was given
the assurance that the effort would have
the united support OF that tent.
The plans are being perfected for a
;oint class initiation here the latter part
Of September or early in October, at
which 1t is confidently believed class
of several hundred candidates will be in
itiated by a competent degree team,
which will be the means Of the inaugurat-
ing of the fall and winter campaign. The
same plans are going to be put into oper-
alton at Norfolk, Va. In this city II will