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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
His Stock in Trade.

The nervous little man next to the
car window sized up the fat man who
shared the seat with him and ventured
the inquiry:
'How's business?"
Cant complain" said the other la.
conically.
What do you deal in?"
'Mother-in-laws, billy goats, the
weather, slit skirts, tramps. stranded
actors, candidates, politics and the
like"
"Whattyye tryin' to do?" snarled the
nervous little man. ''Tryin' to kid
me?"
Nope" the fat man grinned. "The
things l have named in large meas
ure comprise my stock in trade. You
see, my dear sir, l am a professional
writer of jokes and anecdotes. -
Youngstown Telegram.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
WANTED TO SEE THEM GROW
Fair Warning as to Doings In
Her Absence.

Harry Godfrey has a granddaughter
in the three-year-old class. She has
ideas all her own about things out
of doors. A short time ago grand
dad planted a patch of potatoes in his
garden. Miss Three-Year-Old observed
the proceedings with interest. Pres
emily darkness came on and she was
missing from the family hearth A
search Immediately was instituted,
and, to the surprise of all, they found
her sitting beside row of potatoes.
"Why, what are you doing here?"
granddaddy inquired bit peevishly.
Waiting for the potatoes to come
up" was the reply.
well, you come on into the house.
You've scared us all half to death"
Unwillingly she took granddad's
hand and started toward the house.
Suddenly she broke away and ran
back to the potato row. Pointing her
finger at it as if in command, she
said:
Potatoes, don't you dare come up
till 1 get back"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Weiuht and Turpitude.

A lady once consulted Doctor John
son on the turpitude to be attached to
her sons robbing an orchard. Madam,
said Johnson. st all depends upon
the weight of the boy. My school
fellow, David Garrick, little fellow,
robbed a dozen orchards with impuni-
ty. But the first time / climbed a
tree-I was always a heavy boy-the
bough broke with me; and it was
called a judgment. l suppose that is
why justice is represented with pair
of scales"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

the plant, and had met with a fatal
accident in its service The company
had given his widow a niggardly In
demnity. When it was used up she
demanded that the company give her
son work. This they did. but Limpy's
erratic spirit could not come under
the working system and they were
forced to discharge him. After that
Lmpy hung around the works. the
butt OF the workmen. Some idle loi-
terers had been batting him just now.
You miserable scum" shrieked the
frenzied Limpy You don't know
what's coming, I'll get even with you
and the works, see IL dont!"
Shame on you, men!" cried Brock.
rushing forward and rescuing Limpy
from his tormentors. The crowd drew
back abashed, for they respected
Brock, who soothingly led Limpy away
from the scene and arranged his dis
ordered attire, bought him a new cap
at the nearest store, and gave him
little change.
His extreme kindness broke down
all the resentment in Limpys nature.
His mood had changed and he was
sobbing out his gratitude.
You're a good friend" he said.
Il won't hurt you, if l do the rest"
Hurt nobody, Limpy." advised
Brock. ''In day or two I'll try to get
you some work. Stay away from the
mill and forget all about your
wrongs"
You're a true friend, and I'll try"
pledged Limpy brokeniy and wandered
away.
1t was two hours later when Brock
and his parents were startled by a
vast rumbling of the earth and a
frightfully decorating explosion.
What was that?" gasped Mrs. VIII
ton in terror.
Over in the direction of the old
oil we'll" began her husband, but
Brock was out of the house and rush
ing excitedly in the direction indi-
Gated before he could complete the
sentence
Less than three hundred yards of
progress accomplished, Brock came
across a forlorn, staggering figure. 1t
was Limpy Ted. His face was grimed
and one side Of it was bleeding.
Why, Limpy!" exclaimed Brock.
Il did it," croaked Limpy. You
were good to me, SO / got rid of the
dynamite
What dynamite?' questioned the
puzzled Brock.
THAT | stole from the powder
house. l was going to blow up the
whole plant with it. But after your
kindness to me / was afraid l might
hurt you. So put temptation out of
the way by dropping the stuff down
that old WELL 1t went off and nearly
caught me"
"Hark!" cried Brock
A swishing, surging unfamiliar
sound struck his hearing. He ran
forward to come in sight of the old
well. Straight up in the air fully
eighty feet a great spreading spray
was shooting Ted had struck
DILL" The dynamite had completed
the work of the drill, and the Wiltons
were rich.
So rich that they provided for Limpy
Ted comfortably for the rest Of his
life. Richer than the Dares even, and.
on social basis now equal to that Of
the woman he loved, Brock Wilton did
not hesitate to ask Eva to become his
wife.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
THE WHEAT FIELDS0 OF
WESTERN CANADA
AN ATTRACTION
THE EUROPEAN WAR MAKES
THE GROWING OF WHEAT Elk
CEPTIONALIw REMU-
NERATIYE.

One result of the European War has
been to reduce the volume of bust
ness done by many o. thy manufac-
turing institutions 81 TIE United
States. commercial enterprises have
been affected, business of many kinds
have been hampered, and financial
stringency has been forced on almost
every community. 1t is not only be-
cause 1t has brought these things
about, and created a lot of hardship,
but there is the outstanding fact OF
the terrible loss of life, the great de-
struction of property and the disrup-
ton Of everything near and dear to
those whose countries are involved in
the war that makes the whole affair
highly regrettable. The heart of the
entire world goes out in sympathy to
those within the area of the trouble.
Arrangements have been made to re-
lieve the distress by money and other
means. But there is one great thing
wheat and iour-that the European
countries will need. The wheat-pro-
ducing countries are no longer pro-
ducing, and there is the gravest rea-
son to fear that they will not be for
some years In this case, 1t would be
fully as beneficial and charitable to
make provision to meet the loss of
Europe's grain crop by encouraging a
greatly increased growth on this con-
tinent.
The Wheat-growing sections Of the
United States have about reached
their limit Of production, and this
source cannot be depended upon to
meet great deal of the demand that
there will be for some years The
only country that is In a position to
meet 1t Is -Canada-that portion
known as Western Canada. Here
there are millions of acres OF land,
capable of producing from 20 to 40
bushels per acre. All this land is ex-
cellent for wheat, and very much Is
Sill in the hands of the Dominion
Government, and 100 acres Of 1t can
be had by the payment of ten dollar
entry fee
Another vast area is that held by
railway and reliable land companies,
held at from $40 to $25 per acre. I'M
proved farms are slightly higher in
price. Information regarding these
lands may be had of any Canadian
Government Agent
The fact that Canada offers such a
splendid opportunity should be &C
copied with widespread apprecia-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

and ready to be turned from its mold,
the nuts cracked and mixed with the
raisins, the candy made, for who would
not prefer the homemade candy?
This will leave the vegetables and
salad to prepare, which may be done
while the turkey is roasting and after
the table is set.
The table decoration may be just
what one can easily obtain. Fruit and
leaves are considered more appropri
ate than flowers.
Chrysanthemums are the fall flower,
if one desires to use them, and autumn
leaves as decoration for place cards
are, always appropriate. Small pump
kins to hold candies or any toy fruit
boxes may be used with good effect.
Cider JelIy.-Soften PA tablespoon
fuls OF gelatin in half cupful of cold
water; pour over this one cupful of
boiling hot cider, add cupful of SUI
gar, third of cupful Of lemon juice.
When the gelatin is dissolved add
two cupfuls of cider and pour into q
mold to harden. This may be served
in individual molds.
The chestnut dressing for the tur-
key is prepared from quart of chest
nuts which have been blanched and
then cooked until tender, adding cup
full of fresh bread crumbs, two table
spoonfuls Of butter teaspoonful OF
salt, chopped parsley, pepper and milk
or stock to moisten.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
YOU NEVER TIRE OF CUTICURA.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant super-creamy emollients and
prophylactics preserve, purify and
beautify the skin. The daily use of
the Soap for all toilet purposes and
occasional use of the Ointment tend
to prevent pimples, redness and rough
ness, .dandruff and red, rough hands.
Sample each free if you wish. Ad-
dress postcard, Cuticura, Dept x, Bos-
ton. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
In the Shoppjnu District.

Small boy Ito his mother, who Is
buying a hat)-Why do hats cost
more than houses?
Mother-What makes you think
they do, Bobby?
Small boy-Well, that sign says,
Hats, SO up and l saw sign yes
terday that said, Houses, $40 down."
Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
The Point of View,

Two young Clevelanders met on the
street. One of them said:
well, understand that our old
friend Griggs has gone and married a
wife,"
cts not true. I understand nothing
OF the sort"
What? Well, what did you hear
about it,"
Il understand that widow has
gone and married our friend Griggs."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Shockinuly Unfit.

The subaltern was being put through
an examination in geography, where
In he proved himself astonishingly ig-
norant. At last, after a failure Oh his
part of unusual fragrance, the exam
iner scowled at him and Numbered:
idiot, you want to defend your coun-
try, and you don't know whera it Isl"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Daily ThouQht.

Let every dawn of morning be to
you as the beginning of life, and every
setting sun be to you as it's close;
then let every one 'of these short lives
leave it's sure record of some kind
ly thing done for others, some goodly
strength or knowledge gained for
yourself-Ruskin
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
His Answer Was Correct,

Papa (concealing something in his
hand)-"Wiliie, can you tell me what
1t is with head on one side and tail
on the other?" Willie (triumphantly)
ooh, | know! It's rooster on a
fence? "-Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Lightweight Orator.

mr.. Scadson delivers himself of the
most trivial opinion with grand
flourish"
Eyes. He's the sort of man who
thinks a sweeping gesture makes up
for a lack of gray matter and goes in
more for sound than sense.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

This is the one day in the year when
the good old-fashioned dishes of our
grandmother day have chief place
of honor.
The turkey may be prepared and
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Iekk1 ZA~<ueN-.
To Prevent Mold on Books.

During continued damp weather
books often become musty and even
moldy This can be prevented by
placing a few drops Of oil of lavender
and Canada balsam in the back corner
of each bookshelf.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

and the cranberry Jelly
made, as we'll as the
mince and pumpkin pies,
SO that the meal, if but
one pair of hands are
to prepare it, may be
IS simple as possible
as to preparation. The
cider ieliy NAV be made
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Refinement of Incidence.

you think Slowleigh is lazy?"
Lazy? Why, I've seen him wait
five minutes beside a revolving door
until some one went through ahead
and turned it for him."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

YNAYAsN''e<<'aA1A44x4ilI burned edges. This
I is a method which
lY obviates such diff
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&a@SSt|WVN add the nuts and
fruit, portion Of
cake mixture is added to flour
to make stiff dough which will
roll out very thin. This is used for
lining III the pan, covering both sides
and bottom just as if it were a pie
crust, then the fruits, nuts and spices
may be added to the cake mixture and
the pan filed. When the cake is baked
the value of this process will be seen
as the fruit cannot sink into this outer
layer, SO they are not scorched and
there is no blemish in the cake. This
same outer crust serves to keep the
cake moist.
Genuine German Torte.-Take six
| eggs, one and half cupfuls of sugar,
one cupful of grated ginger snaps, one
cupful Of -four, one teaspoOnful Of
baking powder, half pound Of
chopped walnuts, quarter of pound
of mixed candied fruit, quarter of
pound of citron, a quarter of
| pound of figs, one glass of currant
| jelly, one teaspoonful of cinnamon,
and the rind of one lemon. Beat the
whites of the eggs stiff, beat the yolks
and add the sugar. Slice the figs IN
strips and put the ether fruit and nuts
| through meat chopper, reserve one
cupful of the mixture for the filling.
| Combine with the eggs and sugar. add
one cupful Of -four sifted with tea
| spoonful of baking powder, add the
ginger snap crumbs and fold in the
white of the eggs. Bake in two well
| creased layer cake tins for II minutes.
When done spread the jelly over one
| layer while warm, sprinkle thickly
| with fruit reserved for this purpose,
| put on the other layer and spread with
| the following icing: Beat the white of
| one egg slightly, add three quarters
of cupful of sugar Then alternately
add one teaspoonful of sugar and
cream until cupful of cream and one
and three quarters cupfuls Of confec-
| toners sugar have been used. Final.
| ly add a teaspoonful of lemon juice.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

Greater safety lies in leaving foot
prints on the sands of time than on
the soil near the neighbours poultry
roOst
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Good In self-conceit.

Self-conceit is good asset. A
man can't hope to be popular with
his friends unless he is popular with
himself
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

Think before you act is a good mot
to, but a lot of people think and then
fail to act
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

Some of your griefs you have cured,
And the sharpest you still have sur
vived,
But what torments Of pain you en-
dured
For evils that never arrived
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

The wise man learns from observa.
ton rather than from experience.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
Their Drawback

There is one queer thing about SO
many labor bills"
What is that?"
They won't work"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

Most men who say they do the best
they can don't.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
Eyes and Granulated Eyelids No Smartlng-
Just Eye comfort Write for Book of the Eye
by mail Free. Murine Rye Kennedy Co., Chicago.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

man who doesn't eXaggerate a
little is seldom an interesting talker.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

People go to extremes in trying to
make both ends meet.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
HELPFUL HINTS AND CHERISHED
RECIPES.

All lovers of fruit cake know how
hard 1t is to have well baked cake
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

Our affections, however laudable, in
this transtory world, should never
master US, we should guide them
There is nothing little to the really
great spirit.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01
THE THANKSGIVING DINNER.

Thanksgiving is thanks living.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-12-01

With no hard or
burned edges. This
is a method which
obviates such diff
Guilty. After the
cake is all ready
for oven except to
add the nuts and
fruit q norton Of
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-26

College Glee Club ut Opera House
yankton College Glee Club on its
Annual tour will appear in Hurley,
Thursday evening, April End.
One of the most interesting enter
tlnments of the year will occur at
the opera house when the Yankton
College Mems chorus appear there
on above date. Many know the ex-
scellent character of music which is
Invariably produced by college glee
clubs and from the numerous re-
ports concerning this organization
you may be assured of an excellent
prog ram Of chorus, quartet. duet and
solo work. Enthusiastic statements
concerning their programs have ap.
peared in the Tyndall, Springfield,
and Hudson papers and individual
reports show that every appearance
of the club has been we'll received.
Again let us call your attention to
the date. April End. This will doubt
less be the most popular concert of
the year. You can't afford to miss
it. Reserved seats on sale at
Vaughan's Drug Store Saturday,
March %.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-26
ARmADILLo NEW PARIS DISH
Animals Flesh Has High Mutton Fla.
vor, Say Frenchmen Who Were
at Novel Banquet.

Paris.-A new dish has made its
appearance ON Paris luncheon table.
1t is the armAdiIlo. and 1t has been
introduced to French cookery by the
Paris Societe d'Acclimation
The armadillo has always been an
animal OF mystery. Visitors to South
America may see him "dillowing in
his armor." while in Paris he il most
often to be seen in q booth 1T fairs.
described - IAN unknown animal
vomited up by the earthquake Of
Messina. the puzzle of scientists"
The secret OF the armadillo has
now been revealed. He passes his life
in developing beneath his scaly hide
. quantity OF succulent flesh resem-
bling in favor rather high mutton.
Other articles 1t the dinner we're ex-
otic fruits. Chinese wines. and NUT
ton Of the: black sheep Of Ushant
roasted whole.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-26
SAYS "BIG DIPPER" WILL GO
Lewis Boss, No.ed Astronomer, ss.
lisvss Electric Magnet Rules
che stars.

Albany, N. Y.-Prof. Lewis Boss.
director OF Dudley observatory. whose
mathematical calculations Of move
ments Of the stars are recognized by
astronomers all over the world. in .
lecture at the State Education build
ing on "Some Preliminary Attempts
to Solve the Riddle of the Universe"
declared that he Is fairly convinced
by recent observations and deductions
that some force "of the general ma
ture Of An electro-magnet may be the
law governing the motion and struc-
ture Of the stars He also asserted
that the Big Dipper eventually would
disappear.
Five stars Of the Big Dipper arc
travelling along together. while the
two at the extreme ends are moving
in the opposite direction" he asserted.
80 that eventually the configuration
Of the dipper will be broken up"
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-26
HOME TALENT PLAY
The Lyceum Course Committe will
present the promised enter
tainment on March q

The splendid four act drama "The
Dust of the Earth" will be present.
ed at the opera house March q un-
der the direction Of the Lyceum
Committee. The play is very in
teresting one from start to finish.
The story touches the real human
side Of life and vet has plenty of
humorous situations. The cast is
a guaranty Of the splendid manner
in which the work will be done. The
following is the cast:
David Moore, of Maple Farm Cot.
tage, Ray Elliott.
Susan Moore, his wife, Harriet
Sheldon.
Elizabeth. their daughter, Naomi
Christensen.
Jerry, their son, Clifford Corlkili-
Rev. DR.. Tempteton. young
divine, Harry D. Whitlow.
Miss Arabella. the village news.
paper. Florence McLatchy.
John Ryder. the young master Of
the Naples, Joe Ceughffn.
Wandering Tom, mystery. Ed
Buker.
Old Nose, his new companion,
Harry Ulofson. !.
Nell, '.The Dust of the Earth. .
Verne Mansfield.
Tickets will be on sale at
Vaughan's Drug Store Saturday,
afternoon, March 81.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-26
ANCIENT HISTORY
Items taken from Vol. 1 of the Tur.
ner County Herald. published al
Hurley, Dakota Territory, in
1883, w. C.. Brown, Pub.

Parker has q roller skating rink.
c. Frederickson shipped number
of loads of cattle and hogs this week.
Is it not time to commence talking
about the graded school building?
T. w. Kyte has received deed
from the townsite company for his
hotel lots.
T. B. Buchanan is having an ar
tesian well put down on his Spring
Valley farm.
The Parker Era would have been
satisfied with Gilbert of Parker as
one of the new county commissions
ers. The Herald is satisfied with
Allen of Hurley.
OF the $4,000 paid out for cattle
by Geo. w. Stone & Co.. of Parker,
over $40. 600 was disbursed in Hur-
ley by Abbott. his drafts being CASH
ed by that house.
A. M. Flagg was arrested in Sioux
Falls this week. charged with en-
bezzlement. All evidence points to
his guilt. Mr.. Flagg has had chance
to make good" that seldom falls to
the lot of any man. An inordinate
desire for gambling caused his down.
fall.
VIM. Andrew, one of the desirable
single men of Spring Valley, was q
pleasant caller Saturday.
Thermometer "a below last Thurs
day morning.
]. j. Mansfield's exclusive grocery
store now occupies portion Of
Daniel Dwyer's building.
At q special meeting Of the county
commissioners on Wednesday Messrs.
Davy and Beeman were granted q
licence to sell intOxicants in Hurley.
For the year 1893 the improve
ments in Hurley foot up $68. .O75.
JAS. Sherard, one Of Spring VAL
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-26
RESULTS OF PRIMARY
ELECTION
Burke Chosen for Republican Can.
didate for United States Sem
at0r Over Crawford
IBYRNE WINS FOR GOVERNOR
The County Ticket Split
But Is Still Good One

I The first real state wide primary
for South Dakota resulted in sur.
pffses for many and furnishes the
republicans Of the state and county
aticket made up of progressives
and stalwarts. nearly evenly divided.
Burke wins for senator. Byrne and
probably the whole progressive state
ticket wins out.
The county ticket is as checkered
aRa gingham apron. Odland wins
for the state senate. Withee, San
burn and Widlon are the house win
mars. with Sanborn the high man.
Nfwby is nominated over Goodhope
f4f county treasurer. John Shanks
Will be the next sheriff and Charley
Clark will record our deeds and
mSrtgages. John j. Gering will be
Ithe next clerk of courts and Dan
H8nson will be prosecuting attor-
InN. o. M. Rasmussen and Keo
King for auditor and county super
inlendent. respectively. had no op-
pdeiti0n and thus won handily.
The ticket throughout is good
orr and will receive the support of
tn republicans of the state and
cdhnty.