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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
President Delivers Mes.
Sage to Congress.

Tuesday President Wilson read
his third message in the hall of
congress. AS on previous occas-
ions he was given great applause
and close attention.
The chief points in the message
are:-
First tfectual prohibition of
interlocking directorates of great
corporations.
Second a law TO confer upo;,
the Interstate Commerce commits
sion power to regulate financial
operations by which railroads are
to he supplied with money needed
for development.
Third Definition OF the many
hurtful restraints OF trade by eX-
plicit legislation supplementary to
the Sherman law.
Forth Creation OF a commits
sion to aid the courts in helping
business to conform with the law.
Fifth-Provision of punishments
to fall upon individuals response
bic for unlawful business practices
Sixth Prohibition of holding
companies and a suggestion that
the voting power Of individuals
| holding shares in numerous corpo-
ratiOnS might he restricted.
Seventh Giving to private indi-
viduals the right to found suits TO,
redress on facts and judgments
proven III government suits.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Local News

Z. j. Van Ide attended to bust.
ness matters at Aberdeen Mon Law.
Mrs. BOldt and twins of Eagle
Butte are visiting with friends in
MObri ige.
Dick Espey killed a bob eat while
hunting Iabuts near Eagle Butte
last week.
Found a pair of skates. Owner
a have same by calling at this
office, proving property AID paving
for this notice.
Mrs. W. G. Mitchell returned
Saturday from Minneapolis where
she had visited with her sister for
ten days or more.
"A. K. Phillips and family moved
to Mcintosh Tuesday where Mr..
Phillips is employed in the Mil
waukee railroad yards.
Mrs. Nellie jenkins, proprietor
of the Hotel Mobridge, spent the
latter part of last week and the
first Of this week with her daugh-
ter Ruth at Aberdeen.
Mrs. Dell Wright, at one time
editor and manager of THE News,
but now living at Aberdeen, was
attending to business matters in
MObridge the fore part of the week.
The News Office is in receipt Of
Il copy OF the annual report of the
South Dakota Board of Agriculture
for the fiscal year ending November
l.. 1913. The report contains a
statement Of the receipts and dis
bursements, disposition of the funds
appropriated by the last legislature
ana a report OF last wears business.
The following is taken from the
January number of the Milwaukee
Railway System Employees Maya
zine" and has to do with people
who are we'll acquainted in No
bridge:
Iardmaster Galvin's wife, for
merry Miss Hazel Doud of Mitchell,
is out on their ranch near Ryegate
until their new bungalow is com.
Lleted."
Mrs. Galvin's mother, Mrs. Lii
liam Doud, lives in Mobridge at
the present time.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Dakota Land Prices Soar
Recent Sales Brings Sums Between
$40 and $50 an Acre.

Grand Forks. y. D., Jan. 20
Land values in North DakC tai az
advancing, as indicated by sail 5
made during the last few days.
In Grand Forks county numer-
Gus sales have beea made at prices
ranging from $40 to $50 an acre.
In Trail. Wash, and Pembina
counties similar conditions are PIE.
vallIng. Only recently an entire
section Of land near Mayville sold
for $50 an acre.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23

[ SCHOOL NOTES
!:Sn.S ?;c g! 80. =: :hc .:oA.;azs
Schools by a High School Pupil 4
Os~,os so~S

Schools by a High School Pupil 4
Os~so. so~s
The ~ est Ward first and second
grades re studying Eskimos thi,
month, making III Eskimo village
on the sand table.
Miss Swanson's first grade have
already started their supplementary
reading work.
The work in the primary rooms
has been greatly relieved by the
institution of Il third primary
room.
80
y very large class have started
to take Elocution. with Mrs. An
derSOn as teacher. We expect to
be ready for the spring contest
There are 81 members at present.
The fourth and fifth grades are
holding reading contests The
winning sides in both classes, will
be given Il quarter day holiday, at
the end OF the month.
90 5
The fifth grade has taken up the
study OF South America. in GeOg.
raphy.
The High School building has
been lighted throughout with cleo
trio lights. These will be used for
educational purposes, such as
chorus an I literary work.
90
Q Wcdne sday evening. n large
number Of the high school students
have Il special chorus practice, un-
der the supervision Of Mrs. W. Il.
Thompson and Mrs. Anderson. a
number Of the teachers We're pres
ent also.
The Girls Glee Club. Of the
sixth grade, gave their first num-
Der Thursday morning.
The boys of the sixth grade are
doing some practical agriculture
by sprouting the different kinds of
corn.
,-sa
y program is being prepared by
the Mobridge schools, in honor of
Lincoln's birthday. This will
probably take place on February
18th, although it has not been fully
decided. as yet.
90
The third grade Physiology class
of the East Ward school have
formed a Tooth Brush Club.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
FARMER BUILDS MODEL ROAD.
Sand and Stable Mulch Produce Ex-
ceIlent Highway.

A. NJ. Mitchell. a farmer near Hecla.
in Brown county. S. d., is a good roads
enthusiast who puts his enthusiasm TO
practical use. Mr.. Mitchell has built
a road in front Of his farm which is
pronounced excellent by automobiles
and good roads experts.
First he placed sand to a depth OF
several inches over the roadway. Then
he spread stable mulch over the sand
to q depth Of three inches. On top Of
this he placed gravel to a considerable
depth. The mulch acted as a binder
for the sand and gravel. with the re-
suit that the half mile Of road Is rs
hard as a pavement.
Mr.. Mitchell grades a mile Of road Ia
his township annually.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Statement of St.
JoSeph'S Catholic
Church.

Following is a copy Of the an
nual financial report of S JnSpph'S
Catholic church of this city and
of the Alter Society, connected
with the church The re~ort was
handed to The News by Rev. w.
Klaus:
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Just Arrived

Our new line OF spring samples.
Come in and inspect them. Orders
taken by us for High Class TaiIors
of Chicago or we can make thin
here at home. Clothes we make
speak for themselves.
The Art Tailors.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23

Figures Obtained b. Minneapolis Com
mission Show r w Thousands Of
Dollars Could Be saved Annually by
Improving the hi hways Of a State.
Farmer Loses $l7C For Each Acre.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-03-13

Continued on page eight
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
COLONIAL THEATRE. Sig siorsph Day Bill, Headed by Two Reel Feature "The Massacre"

Following the custom of having a eaparate day each week for the dis play sof an exclusive motion picture company's productions. today the Colo nial will celebrate Biograph Day. Heading this immense proram is the wonderful drama of the early days of the pioneers struggles and hardships, entitled The Massacre. This is in two reels and features pretty little Blanche Sweet and Charles West It is a faith fu1 attempt to portray in a thrilling life drama the efforts of the pioneers to establish civilization. The repro dlction was taken from actual events of the*g governmental wars against the .NorthweStern Indians, and includes many sensational views of the fighting In the. valley as seen from the noun tain tops miles away. This picture simply cannot be described, so won- derfui is it in conception and pres entation, but must be seen to be ap- preciated. This being Biograph Day the other pictures include, Her Fath- CTS Silent Partner, with Harry Carey and Claire MacDowelI: A Bunch of Flowers. another photographic and dramatic beauty, and the comedy tales are, Politics and Suffragettes, and Pa and Ma EloPe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
Today at the Auditorium

The Merchants Week free show will be given at this popular theater at !S.5e o'clock this morning and very interesting selection of motion pie lures will be shown. including an ex- citing two reel feature of an incl dent in the Civil war.
 ThlS afternoon and evening the reg ular~ shows will be given at the usual hours with an extraordinary picture Feature entitled The Wages of Sin, with the noted trio, Jack Rose, Harry Vallon and Sam Schepps in the lead ing roles- The photoplay is in three parts and teaches a very strong moral lesson which everyone should see. It Is their first and only appearance in mot1on pictures and is a production that cost thousands of dollars. Besides showing this famous trio and the ex- per1ences they had thar forced them to become criminals it also shows Lieut.. Becker, coming from Sing Sing to New York for a new trial. There will also ne two comedy pictures shown today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
POETRY
PREJUDICE

lie pEicked his finger on a rose ana then went forth to warn HIS nelghborS of the bush Tbat ,.
 snafp and dangerous thorn. Sfeware," ff va he cried, that little tree: TOT once 1t sorely wounded ma
 And you twill surely stlng.e- And so he went along his way
 Proclaiming loud his woes AdVls1ng every one to stay
 In terror of the rose And there are men who walk about
 With logic just as sound O other fellows pointing o,1t
 The faults that they nave found Ihey Did us heed their cry of -.thorn. !,
 And fail the rose to scan. Ano they would bind us with their
 10 what is good in man -hdgar A Guest, in Detroit Free
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
IN MAY.

;r Ihe world is so new, Am fit 1 VI, U M WdAk where the arbutus creeps ,MMeFe M neFe the violet buds unfold? Ihls baboling brook with it's silver Souid SSd It sing away the shadow. Could 1t cleanse if I dipped? Tne world is so sweet; to think may quan the wood-howers' breath
 bees. The meadow mists, the fresh-turned
 mold,
 This new life, can it make me whole. Can It bear me away from the brink ? The world is so trueI it will lift If you trust; if you have eyez ; Io see. you may read the signs; ITS an open book, and the 11a IS plaln before. you; it answefS aX Your questions To seek is to find
 -Oriana Clifford, in May Nautilus
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
HUMOR OF THE DAY

better?
 Willie-Yep:- mam's stopped calling him dear.-Kansas City Star.
 Hostess-I am glad you children de- cided to come for dinner.
 Little Josie-We didn't tum for din ner; we tum to hear Willie's grandpa eat his soup-Judge.
 Mrs. Youngbride-rd like some fish. please. What are those in the bar rel?
 C1erk-Salt mackerel, ma'am.
 Mrs Youngbride-Are they o1,ite fresh ?-Boston Transcript
 Professor-Now, have I proved any thing to you by these statistics?
 Student-Yes, professor, you have proved to me that statistics are bore.-Yonlers Statesman.
 Reporter-I hear a wild man was seen roaming about in a swamp here
 Native-Yes: he was city man. trying to locate a choice building lot he'd just bought!-Chicago News.
 Have no doubt about it; where there is most danger in case of acci- dent is in the rear cars.''
 Then why do you put such cars on the trains ?'-Madrid Blanco Negro.
 She-Don't- you think secrets are lots of fun?
 He-Sure- A man gets almost as much pleasure out of keeping a secret as a woman gets from telling one Philadelphia Record.
 Grannie-why should take another chair. Gerald? Don't you think I'm comfortable here?
 Gerald-Yes, gran'na: but I'm afraid my little kitten isn't-She's there too.-London Opinion. . The young man leading a dog by a string Iounged up to the ticket of fee of a railway station and inquired: Must I-aw-talze a ticket for pup py2"
 No; you can travel as an ordinary passenger" was the reply.-London Tit Bits.
 She's head over heels in love with him."
 "That so e?'--.--
 "Yes. she's got to the point where she can't see how she can possibly live without the automobile he owns. -Detroit Free Press S With telephones and automobiles" soon be entirely independent of the city,
 Never replied Mrs. Corntossel We'll always have to be going to gown unless they discover some way of sending moving pictures by mail. - Washington Star.
 "Oh, Clara, we viii have to say goodbye. I am called out of town on urgent business
 "Oh. George
 f'But before I go, dear, l want to take a lock of your hair with me-.
 Why. of course. George-here is 8 lock from .sn1y new greer wig.'-Fior- ida Times Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

Today will be the last chance to see the splendid vaudeville show at this popular theatre, as there is a brand new bill arranged for the last half, and if one wants to find the best kind of entertainment for the small est price this is the place to go. The big hit. .. on today:s bill is the We Us Trio, three clever colored entertainers who do a comedy sketch introducing singing, talking and dancing; another act away above the average is the Blanch Williams Trio, who do a refined musical act featuring Miss Williams in violin selections. This lady was American band. The other three acts are Sterling and Norton, two clever misses who present a novelty Skit called. The New Maid; James Gaylord does an original monologue. act that causes more laughs than anything else could; Green and Santonia have a clever comedy unicycle speciality doing many seemingly impossible stunts on the wheel. In the plfotoplays the fea- ture is a-two reel Domino drama called Tn the Days of the Padres a beautiful story well acted. In the Spiders Web is a delightful Majestic drama and The Chicken Chaser, one of those ex- tremely funny Keystone comedies that are shown for laughing purposes only. For Thursday and Friday another five act bill has been arranged and will come up to the Davis standard in every respect. New photoplays will also be shown including Our Mutual Girl, the 18th reel of this great series, in addi- tton to the usual program of dramatic and comedy pictures.
 Saturday, both afternoon and eve ming The Red Rose will be the at traction and it is easily the best mu- sical comedy seen here in some time. Secure your seats early
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
ouinehaua Pomona Grange.

The firsit special meeting of Quine- oaug PCn,nna grange, F. of H., will be held with the Brooklyn grange, No. 43
 Saturday, April 25 at Il o'clock a. m. The fifth degree will be conferred in full form at the morning session. Dinner by Brooklyn grange at 12.3O o'clock. Afternoon session at 130 D. n- Welcome by master of Brooklyn grange, Add1e C. Hyde. Response by master. of Pomona grange, George c. Phillips. Talk by Prof. w. k. Reach on 'eWorlcman's Compensation Law Address by State Master Sherwood,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
LEGAL NOTICES

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 21st day of April A. D. 1914.
 Present-NEGlSON ! AYLING, Judge
 Estate of George w. K1es, laIe of Norwich, in said District, deceased
 George A. Kies of Hartford, conn.,, appeared in Court and filed petition praying, for the reasons thereln set forth, that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament Of said deceased be admitted to probate.
 WhereupOn. it is Ordered, That said petition, be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the Clty or Norwich, in said District, on the 1st day of May, A. D. 1914, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of said hearing thereon, be given by the pub ication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least six days prior to the date of said hearing, and that return be made to this Court.
 NELSON. J. AYING, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 apr22d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICE OF NORTH STONINf.TON. SS..

Probate Court. April 20 1914
 Estate of Thaddeus A. Young. late of North Stonington, in said District, de- ceased.
 The administrators, H. Frank Button having exhibited his administration ac- count with said estate to this Court, it is
 Ordered. That the Administrator cite the creditors of said estate to meet at on Monday, the 27th day O. April, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur- pose of adjusting said claims, by pub fishing this order once in The Norwich Bulletin. and by personal notice to each of said creditors, at least five days be- fore said day assigned. and return make to this Court of notice given.
 CHARLES c. GRAY,
 apr22d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
What Is Going On Tonight.

the Auditorium.
 MovtnE-f'iS 'iSsu~es at Ccicn'ai IT, Vaudeville and Photoplays at Davis Theatre.
 Norwich Industrial and Good Home Exposttfen at the Armory.
 Norwich Grange, No 172, F.. of H. meets in Pythian Hall.
 Thames Council, No. 1851, R. A, m eets sin. Foresters Hall.
 Norwich Lodge, No. r., A. o. U. w., meets in Germania Hau.
 Sachem Chapter No 57, o. E. s., m eetS at Buckingham Memorial.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
suNNYsIpE FARM.

Best farm in county. 1f5 acres, 10 smooth Str ong, tilab1es fine pastures, good wood land, new stock barn, ac- comm odates 25 head, running spring water at each stanchion, large horse oar.l si icehous e,7shenh9uSes, sheds, etc. cottage house, rooms, heat, bath, not and cold water, r,--veranda, all excel lent condition,. on state road, near Sta- ton and city; .S1000 cash, rest easy pay ments.t, Pictures and particulars.
 TRYON'S AGENCY.
 apr10d WilIimIntic. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

The British government old-age pen sion scheme is producing some re- markab b1e figures for the statistics for 1912 showg that sos, 3s0 women were in receipt of old age pensions, es com pared with only 362, ,62S mex
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

In every 1000 marriages solemnized in Great Britain 21 are between first cousins. Among the nobility the rate is much higher, amounting to 45 in 1000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

One of the French manufacturers has produced a hydroaeroplane 90 powerful that it is in. reality little less than a flying tugpoat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
GEORGE ROUSE.
AUG TlQN

WEDNESDAY, APHIL |z, 1JI4,
 at 10 a. m, I will sell at auction my farm. Iocate on the Ha1iville road, just outside Of city line of Norwich, 13a miles from Franklin Square, get off car at Foxs Hill E mile from the place. as follows: B acres of land, with house. Il rooms, l barn, horse, 1 COW, 25 hens, : shoteS, ? single harnesses, l one-floTse lumber wagon. 1 market wagon, l rub ber-tire surrey, nearly new, l demo- crat wagon, some household furniture just what you want for poultry or light farming. April 22, at 10 II. m. If rainy next fair day.
 JOHN H. HARRIS,
 Hallvi1le Road, Preston, Conn apr15 WTuS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Tuesday afternoon, the Laurel Hill or Falls car, or at Armory, a string of gold beads. Reward if re- turned to 125 Laurel Hill Ave- apr22d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
NEWMARKET HOTEL.

Elrsf-c class Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Meals and Weich RareDit served to prder, yoap Tuckis- ProA Tel 42-a
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

The yearly value of the poultry and egg crop in tine United States amounts to several million dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

English paint manufacturers have found oil made from seeds of Bra gillian rubber trees an acceptable sub stitute for linseed oil
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

A comparison of 625 star athletes of the Naval Academy with 5S0 non athletes. in both cases from the classes of 1se2-1911. shows that. apparently, the non-athletes are in better physi- cal condition than the athletes
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

Recent statistics credit Enited States with about one automobile for each two miles of country road
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

Successful wireless teiephoning has been carried on in Germany and Aus tria over a. distance Fof 300 miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

The water of the Swiss city of Basic is so injurious to teeth that a muni- cipal dental clinic has been estab- lished
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

WHEH Sea want ro pus your pusi ness before she public. there IS no mes dluUl better Inan J;irough IHe adre1.-s. in. cul pns a6 The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

Four Pool Tables, all in good condition, with a first class outfit; three 4 8, one 41s g; will sell cheap. Palace Pool Parlors, 4e Main St, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

Electricity is universally used in the Stavanger district of Norway, as a re- suit of the cheap hydroelectrfc power made possible by many waterfalls dwelling on the, herd islands have electric lighting in their homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
. ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAVIS THEATRE.

Five Feature Acts and Headline Pho toplays -Today-New Show Tomor- row..
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
WANTED

WANTED - Position as working heusek eeper, by a widow isdy compe+ ape tent German American. good cook, best Of references; good home preferred to nigh wages; city or country. AddressS Housekeeper, care Bulletin Co. apr2zd wANTED-GirI burlers Glen Woolen
 WANTED-Girl from country for general housework in small family. BOX s9, Bulletin Co., apr22d
 wANTED-By a large, well known corporation, a married man of good ap- pearance and address, between the ages of 20 and 45, at present employed; sal ary S16 and commissions. Address Box l6, Bulletin Co. apr22d
 GovERNMENT pos. tiong are easy to Write today~@n2w Earl Hopkins Washington, D. .. mar4d
 WANTED girl for gen eral housework; no washing or iron iron .per, 15 Broad St. apr21d
 WANTED-A small tenement. near square, for about S11; small family. Address J. H., Bulletin apr21d
 WANTED by chauffeur. best of reference, with garage eXperi- ence. Address Cha auffeur, care Bulletin Go apr2Id
 WANTED = Girls to learn to finish learning. Coronet Knitting Co, Whites Court, Norwich. apr21d
 WANTED-An experienced saiesiady with good references, at once; steady position to the right party. see E. L. Bennett. Plainfield, Conn. apr21d
 WANTED = Experienced srenogra- pher; good position for right party; state age, experience ana salary ex- pected. Address Box $, New Britain Conn. apr2Gd
 WANTED Situation by an experi-- enced waitress as waitress or light housework. D G.. Bulletin OInce-
 apr2od
 HEY. BILL. Lets taks ,a !t}O1z 59Ok at the the Smoke Shop has get to offer
 FOR MERCHANTS WEEK we of fer 25c pipe free with AUG tn or Tuxedo; also a let of briar pipes With IF Drop iu anyway, and check your bum Street. aprlSd
 WANTED - Safety razor blades for sharpening. Room (, over Car Station. Norwich apr16d
 WANTED-Pos1r1on by young lady as stenographer and bookkeeper; four years experience; gan furnish ,good S." Bulletin Offce. aprSd
 WANTED-single man for general farm work and teaming, able to milk Inquire Glen Rock Farm, Mystic, Conn.
 mar2ld
 MEN AND WOMEN WANTED for VGcat tioas. steady work; parcel post means many appointments: common ed- ucation sufficient; --puli' unnecessary. Write immediately for free list of posi- tions open to you. b'rank4ln 1nstasnte. Dept So-L.s Rochester, N. !. Ieo44o
 SHOOTING AkD 5REsPAssfEG MO- TICES printed on cloth. 12xlz. six Ger l76c tWeIve for 3i.26. The Bulletin GO, Printers. Norwich. Conn
 WANTEgD-Piano tuning. A- IA. etcr- don. as$ Prospect st.. City. Eel. 6sz'z,
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
AUCTION

Having sold my farm, the old Judge Andrew Burnham place, in Lisbon near Jewett City, will hold a public auction there on WeGnesdny. Aprn 22. at 10 a. fu,, sharp. and sell IS head of stock horses. tools and equipment TOT an up-to- date farm.
 CHARLES H. WHEELER. JR.
 William B. Wilcox, Auctioneer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22

Mifton-The school children have re- ceived their pay of ten cents 8 hun dred for the tent caterpillar egg masses collected previous to February 1. Cor don Pepper had collected the great est number. The severe weather has certainly had no effect on the eggs, as
 one small boys egg masses matched
 out in the box recently and he had a
 fine collection of lively young tent cat
 erpillars V
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

The oak begins to rot at the heart at the age of about 300 years.
 The average length of life in Sweden is slightly more than 50 years, which is very high