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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
A Printing Graft.

1t has been a puzzle to other pub
fishers how city the size Of Pierre,
can maintain two daily papers. and
two such large printing establish
ments, when other cities OF The state
! which are larger maintain but one.
The reason has been made apparent
| by the South Dakota Messenger, a
Pierre weekly paper. 1t has shown
conclusively that there is a big graft
in the state printing, most of which
is done by the two Pierre daily paper
offices. 1t is the exhorbitant profit
| from this class of work which keeps
them to the good from one legislative
| session to another.
1t Is true that most Of the state
printing done by these offices Is on
contract, after public notice and bid
ding. But being at the capital, they
have a big advantage over outside
competitors. Some of the work, while
the legislature is in session, must be
done at Pierre. BY forming a com BIZ
nation-a local trust-these two es-
tablishments are able to name their
own prices for much OF the work done
and there Is some reason to believe
that this combination extends on
other work to the few other offices
| which get what state printing the
two Pierre offices let them have.
The Messenger has presented, in
comparative figures Of similar work
sufficient TO show that the state of
South Dakota is paying two to three
times as much for this class of work
as, are other states. Inasmuch as the
total amount paid is not less than
S75 900, if not 100000, it makes nice
pickings for those who get it.
The legislature should thoroughly
investigate the matter, and see that
hereafter South Dakota does not pay
double and treble what other states
do for printing. II the combine of
the few offices in this state which are
prepared to do this work in such that
it cannot be done for reason able prices
the work should be senC out of the
state. 1t is all right to give home in
dustries the preference. even II it
cost little more But when it costs
several times as much as it would to
| have it done else where it becomes a
graft aud is not entitled to any such
consideration. Telegram.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
BETHLEHEM'S MESSAGE.

The central fact in the history OF
humanity is the Divinity of Jesus
Christ. Toward it from the fall or
Adam, all of life tended: from 1t, re-
vivified and redeemed, all Of life flows.
Before it, chaos and death; after 1t,
order and life. The Babe In the crib
of Bethlehem embraced humanity
and the eternity of Heaven paused to
chant hallelujahs over the Judean
hills. The Son of Man tasted mortal
ity and 10. death was changed into
life and the story of Calvary became
the Divine charter of aredeemed race.
Faith and hope had existed from the
beginning; but with the Incarnation
they became concreted into the real
ity of the angelic salutation over the
Syrian hills: "Fear not, for behold l
bring you good tidings Of great joy
for unto you is born this day in the
city Of David Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord
The Babe born In the manger, with
the OK and the ass His silent worship
eCS, UcCduS UIlo WOllu , 1IiuSO "a
Peace. He sounded the keynote OF
time. He exhausted the depths of love
Divine. He emptied Himself to raise
US to the forfeited sonship of the
Father and walked the paths of pa
tient industry to prepare us for His
later message: "Unless We become as
little children, We cannot enter the
Kingdom OF Heaven
Black was the moral atmosphere of
the world when the angelic host in
radiant glory announced TO the won-
dering shepherds the fultillment Of
the prophecies. With the sole excep-
tion of the monotheistic Hebrews,
religion was the worship OF man-made
gods. Sensuality was supreme; charity,
a name: helpfulness, an accident;
mercy, a whim. The reply OF Cain.
the slayer OF his brother Abel, to the
Lord, "Am my brothers keeper?"
was the measure of civilization. The
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
Battle of Stone River.

On the last day of December fifty
years ago commenced the Battle of
Stone River to be ended on the third
day of January, 1863, after losses to
both Armies Of nearly one-third OF
| their men
Rosecrans at the head of the Army
of the Cumberland, with forty -four
thousand men, was opposed to Bragg
at the head of the Confederate Army
OF the Tennessee with thirty Sc ven
thousand.
Rosecrans moved out of Nashville
upon Bragg who in winter quarters at
MurfreeSboro barred the way to
Chattanooga. Rosecrans had hoped
to surprise his opponent, but Bragg
offered battle on Stone River.
Both commanders designed to Sc
cure the initiative in attack, and as
it happened, each attacked in the
same fashion, namely, his left against
his opponents right. But Bragg was
beforehand. His left under Hartlee
drove back the Union right under
McCook, before the Union left under
Crittenden had fairly delivered It's
attack upon Bragg's right under
breckenridge. The Confederate at.
tack was finally rolled back by the
Union center under Thomas. He who
was to be 'the Rock of Chickamauga,
was the rock of Stone River, too.
While the battle was drawn one,
strategically it was a Northern vic
tory. Bragg was dislodged from a
posirion Immediately menacing to
Nashville.
| The Army of the Cum berland in
the Spring started on that campaign
which by successful hanking move
ments was to bring i6 to Chattanooga
and to Chickamauga's field.
If to go the distance required all
spring and sum ner, which argues
that Rosecrans and Thomas we're
slow as well as cautious, yet the alert
| Bragg, watching for an opening all
that distance. never found one until
the movement that turned him out OF
Chattanooga itself. which argues
generalship in the conduct of the
campaign.
And it is to be noted that Rose
Grams and Thomas now first exempli-
| fed the new science of thanking move
ments, which Sherman was to prac-
| tice with so much skill against John
ston, which Moltke was to develop in
Europe, and which the Bulgars re.
| cently uSed AGAINST the Turks
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
SEED LIST is READY
Urban Life as Healthful as Rural

Professor Munro OF Harvard Uni.
versity in a new book on The Govern
ment OF American Cities remarks: "Ii
the urbanization OF a people means
physical degeneracy, evidence now OBJ
tainable gives no conclusive proof OF
it," And he offers the evidence of the
Continental armies of Europe to show
that the urban recruit makes slightly
the superior soldier as compared with
the rural recruit.
The evidence OF our Civil War is to
the same effect. The Southeners
were virtually all countrymen, out
the North even at that time had
great cities and many small manu-
featuring and commercial cente rs.
But the urbanite displayed as high an
average Of physical endurance as did
the Green Mountain Yankee or the
Michigan lumberman.
Time was when muscular power
counted in warfare to swing battle
axes, to brandish broadswords. But
In modern war and occupation deft-
ness and endurance generally avail
more than sheer muscular force. Or.
ban life doesn't develop muscle as
does farm life, but it does develop en-
durance, and marching power, the
great battle winner, is matter of
endurance rather than muscle.
Muscular development, indeed, may
be had at some expense to vitality.
The over-developed athlete is not the
healthiest man nor he who has the
chance of longest life.
To a great degree ones physical
condition depends upon ones own
volition. Right living is the great con-
servator. Right living stores up re-
serves of endurance against the day
of trial, OF some unusual strain OF
sickness or accident or work. One
does not degenerate physically in the
city because OF the city, but because
OF ones habits. Exactly the same re-
mark can be made of the country. for
the country as well as the city has its
degenerates. Minneapolis Journal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03

w. r. Fox, 1875 w. Washing ton st
Noblesville, Ind, says: After suffer
ing many months with kidney trou-
BILE, after trying other remedies and
prescriptions, / purchased a box of
Foley Kidney Pills which not only
did me more good than any other
remedies ever used, but have posi-
lively set my kidneys right. Other
members of my family have used them
with similar results. Take at the
first sign OF kidney trouble.
SOLD By SIBERIAN &ROCHE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
Hints For Housekeepers.

Keep Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound always on hand, and you can
quickly head off cold by its prompt
use. 1t contains no opiates, heals and
soothes the inhamed air passages,
stops the cough, and may save big
DOCTORS bill. In the yellow package.
SOLD By SHERXAN & ROCHE
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
Escaped After Fifteen Years

W. P Broyles made a successful es-
cape after fifteen years of suffering
from kidney and bladder troubles.
Foley kidney Pills released him and
will do just the same for Others. He
says: 'They cured most severe
backache With painful bladder ir-
regularities. and they do all you claim
for them" Refuse substitutes
Sold by SHERMAN j. ROCHE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
GRAM SHOW

The program and premium list of
the South Dakota Corn and Grain
Growers Association has just been
printed and is being mailed to all who
are interested in the meetings to be
held at Mitchell, January l3, to Is.
Any one wishing copy Of the list
may obtain one by writing Secre tary
A. N. Hume, Brookings.
DR.. E. Davenport, the world famous
agricultural expert OF the Univer-
sity of Illinois, will be present and
talk upon very important matters
connected with farming. President
II. E. Dawes of Fulton will respond
TO an address OF welcome by Mitchell's
Mayor, A. e. Hitchcock. Practical
farmers of the State and State College
professors will give addresses and de-
monstrations on the following SUBJ
jects: How to grow Alfalfa: South
Dakota Soil Problem. How to make
good Country roads: How to grow
and Judge corn: Insect Pests and
how to combat them: Farming as a
Business
SEED LIST is READY
The Agronomy Department. of the
College has just issued its seed list.
This list includes all State growers of
good pure seed including that Of the
State College. Each grower listed
has had his seed tested by the College.
Farmers who desire to obtain good
seed would do well to write the
Agronomy Department. Brookings
for copy OF this state list.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
A LOCAL
MAN or WOMAN

is desired right to represent The Pictorial Revie
in this terrtoryto call those whose subscriptions
are about expire. Big money for the right person
Representatives in some other districts make
S5OO.OO month. Spare time workers are literally
paid for what they do Any person taking up this
position becomes the direct local representative of
the publishers. Write today for this offer of
PICTORIAL REVIEW
222 West 39th Street New York City
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03

i inspiration of Mans upward striving,
the incentive to love and mercy and
forgiveness, the pledge Of God to men
that He Is their Father and Brother
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
TICKETS WILL BE so AND Is CENTS

merce Commission Is q most aggrAvat-
ing thorn In the flesh OF the big trans
portation companies and Is furnish
ing an effective check on monopoly Ia
the carrying trade.
The proposal to bring under the
jurisdiction Of the commission the
steamship trade OF the Great Lakes,
involving traffic Of $3.50, 600 600 =
year, controlled by Chicago railroad
lines; the Pacific Coast steamahip
lines owned by the Southern Pacific,
the Columbia river ahd Puget sound
boats, and practically every steam
ship on the Atlantic coast and the
Gulf Of Mexico, is most alarming to
the railroads which control them.
Most of these steamships might
never have occasion to pass through
the Panama canal, but their owners
dread regulation by such an active
and discerning body as the Interstate
Commerce commission.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-01-03
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

Notice of Stockholders Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the Stock
holders OF the First National Bank of
Canton, South Dakota, will be held
at oheir banking Office on Tuesday,
January Ia, 1913 at 400 p. M. for the
election OF board OF directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Dated at Canton, South Dakota
this 23rd day of December, 1912.
Fl. Anderson,
Cashier. $3.50.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18
HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT
ROAD IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
Ever Recurring Problem Of upkeep
Can, in Large Measure, Be Solved
by Use of Road Drag.

(Ey r. II. FLINT, University Farm. st.
Paul. Mimi
Because of it's cheapness the earth
read is, and for many years to come
will continue to be, the most common
form of road in use in rural communi-
ties. The ever recurring problem OF
upkeep on such roads can. in large
measure. be solved by the use Of the
so-called split-log drag. which can be
constructed as shown in the accom-.
panying picture by any one who has
suitable material at hand. A log is
not necessary, or perhaps not desir'
able, for its construction. Choose four
pieces of plank of some strong wood,
such as elm or red e., two inches
thick and eight feet long Two OF
them should be ten or twelve inches
in width, but the other two may be
narrower as shown in the picture.
since they are simply bolted to the
backs of the wider planks for rein.
forcement. If planks three and half
or four inches thick can conveniently
be obtained a single thickness Of
them should be used, instead OF build
ing up as shown in the cut. In any
case. the drag can be put together
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18
CHAPTER xxIII.-continued.

The show-girl was fastened in the
central cage The clowns raised the
inner doors, and the lions shot from
their cramped quarters swift as tawny
arrows. They we're almost against
tho slight figure. without seeming to
observe her. For the fourth time since
noon they stood erect. smiling the air.
their bodies unconfned by CALLING tim
bers and chilling iron. For the fourth
time this day, they were to be put
through their tricks by force OF fear.
They hated these tricks, as they hated
the small cages in which they could
not lash their tails. They hated the
baby carriage" in which one was
presently to sit, while the other
pushed him over the floor, his cullen
majesty sport for the rabble. They
hated the board upon which they must
see-saw. while the woman stood IN the
middle. preserving equilibrium.
But greater than the lions hatred
was their fear OF the woman: and
greater than their fear OF her was
their terror OF that long serpent which
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18

no matter how far It might dart
through space. remained always in the
woman's hand. They we'll knew its
venomous bite. and az they skunk from
side TO side. their eyes we're upon
It's coiling black tongue.
Il met Fran on the street" muir.
uured Abbott, as he watched. unblink.
pgly. She said she WAS going to
visit sick friend. When did yoI see
Fran fast. Simon?"
Don't know" Simon said, discour.
agingly Now they're going to see.
saw. The black-maned one is the
hardest to manage. reckon, one day.
he'll Just naturally jump afoul of her.
and tear her TO pieces. Look at him
don't believe this girl is going to
mako him get UP on top Of that board
My! how he is showing his teeth at
her. Say! This is a pretty good
show, hey? Glad you came. IN? Say,
Look at his teeth"
In truth. the black-naned lion
opened bis mouth to frightful extent,
making, however. nee the slightest
sound. lie refused 20 bulge.
Abbott shuGdered.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18

with round poles wedged into anger
holes as shown, or the crosspieces
may be set in with mortise and tenon
joints and kept tight by long bolts
reaching through the front and back
planks.
A piece OF iron about three and
one-half feet long. three or four inches
wide and one-fourth of an inch thick
should be used for blade. BY
means of bolts with fat, counter-sunk
heads, this blade should be attached
to the front plank in such a manner
that its edge will project a halfincb
below the plank at the ditch end,
while the end of the iron toward the
middle of the road should be flush
with the edge Of the plank. IL the
face OF the plank stands plumb II wifi
be well to wedge out the bottom Of the
iron with n wedge-shaped piece OF
wood to give the iron a set similar TO
that of plane bit.
A platform of inch boards cleated
together, with cracks an inch wide
between the boards I'd prevent dirt
from collecting on top, Is placed on
the cross-pieces OF the drag 70 furnish
a platform for the driver. This plat
form should rest upon the cToss
pieces between the planks without be
Ing fastened to the drag. Il 10 not
shown in the illustration.
Any chain having the strength Ct a
trace chain may be used 70 draw the
drag and should be attached as shown
in the picture, but the proper posi-
ton for attaching the doubietrees
must be determined by experiment
and will vary with the kind OF work
done The chain should be about nine
feet long for drag Of the size shown
in the cut and should have the eye
for the clevis put in about three feet
from the end. The chain attaches by
means OF an eyebolt, as shown in the
picture, to the ditch or blade end OF
the drag. The other end Of the chain
should finish with grabhook for use
in adjusting the length OF the hitch
after the chain is passed around the
eross-piece at the road end of the
drag.
Commonly the drag should follow
the team at an angle Of about forty
Ave degrees with their line OF travel
10 cause the dirt to move steadily and
freely along the faces Of the piauks
from the ditch toward the center Of
the road. In every case the angie at
which the drag will travel can be gov
erned by the position Of the hitch.
which is changed within reasonable
limits by frightening OF shortenins
the chain. and by the position OF the
driver OF the drag very little ex
perience will enable anyone to adjust
these things satisfactorily.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18
IRVING WAS NOT ALL MIND
rn,iish Actor One Of the Most Low
able OF Men, According to Life
long Associate.

IL has been said of Irving that he
lacked feeling. that he was all mind
and no heart Speaking to me, MISS
Ellen Terry said: He is gentle, not
tender" The late Henry Labouchere
wrote of him that "he was always act
ing" Greater errors could not have
been made. Irving knew enough OF
human nature to know that it is fire.
quently selfish and in many ways In
firm. and he realized that there is no
AIT to find the minds construction In
the face" but, essentially. he was one
of the most loving and lovable OF men
when and where he fully trusted.
He was singularly sensitive TO kind
ness. and any little token OF remem-
brence that reached him from a
friendly hand, II It were only trfhe-
as inconsiderable as cravat OF q
cigar case-was treasured by him
with a gratitude almost pathetic. But
he did not wear his heart upon his
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18
SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Gregory's
home I'm Littleburg. but finds him absent
conducting the choir at n camp meeting.
She repairs thither In search or MN.
laughs during the service and is asked To
lave. Abbott Ashton, superintendent or
schools, escorts Fran from the tent. he
deeply interested in charity. work, and n
pillar OF the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while tax
ing leave Of her holds her hand ana IS
seen by Sapphira Clinton, sister OF Rob
ert Clinton, chairman of the school poaru.
Fran tells Gregory she wants nome
with him. Grace Noir. Gregory's private
secretary, takes a violent dislike TO Fran
and advises her TO go away at once
Fran hints at a tWenty-year-old secret -
leave the room. Fran relates the Story
Of how Gregory married young glri NJ
Springfield while attending college and
that marriage. Gregory had married ms
present wife three years before tho death
Ot Fran's mother Fran takes liking 10
Mrs. Gregory. Gregory explains fnas s
Fran Us the daughter OF very dear frienc
who is dead. Fran agrees 10 the story.
Mrs, Gregory insists on her making Ger
home WIFI them and takes her TO her
arms. Fran declares the secretary must
go Grace begins naggirg tactics IN an
effort to drive Fran from the Gregory
home. Abbott, while taking a walk alone
at midnight. finds Fran on a bridge tell
inS her fortune 10y cards. She tells Alb
bolt that she is the famous lion tanner
Fran NOnpareil she tired OF circus life
and sought nome Grace decides to ask
Bob Clinton 10 20 to Springfield to inves-
tiGate Fran's story. Fran offers her
services to Gregory as secretary during
the temporary absence Of Grace. The lat
ter. hearing OF Fran's purpose. returns
ard interrupts 4 touching scene between
father and daughter. Grace tells Gregory
she intends to marry Clinton and quit his
service. he declares tsat he cannot con-
tinuc his work without her. Carried away
ny passion. ne takes her in his arms.
Fran walks in on them. and declares that
Grace must leave the house at once. To
Gregory's CONSERVATION he learns OF
C1luton's mit .aan to SrriuEheiS. Clinton
returns from SRsiagfsid and, at Fran's
reQlsst, Abbott urges hi1n nst To discuss
Whit he has LEARNED On Abbott's assur-
a1ce that Crace will leave Gregory at
once, Clinton agrees TO keep silent. Driv
en- into corner by the threat OF ex-
posture. Gregory is forced TO dismiss
Grace. Grace Is offered the Job of book
keeper IN Clinton's grocery store. Greg
orys infatuation leads him to seek Grace
at the grocery. He finds her alone and
tells tier the story OF his past. Grace
pointa out that as he married the pres
emf Mrs. Gregory before the death OF
Fron's mother. he is not now legally mar
RED They decide TO flee at once. They
attempt to escape during the excitement
of q street fair and are forced 10 enter
tho Hon tent to avoid Clinton.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18

sleeve" and he did not trust many
persons. He had suffered much, and
he was lonely TO the last. He was
one OF the most intellectual persons
that ever trod the stage. but those
who knew him best could testify that
his sympathy was as wide as the
widest experience of mankind and as
deep as the deepest feelings OF com
passion and tenderness that ever
possessed the human heart.-William
Winter, in Golfers Weekly.