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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
START NOW-SOW ALFALFA
Use Plenty Manure - Prepare Ground
Well in Spring, Red River Valley
Adapted to Alfalfa Growing.
BY j. 3. MARTIN, Hamilton, N. o.

BY j. B. MARTIN, Hamilton, N. D.
The most important essential in
growing alfalfa is to make up your
mind to grow it.. Then if you are
blessed with one Of those big piles Of
manure that we see so much of in
North Dakota, spread it on 2 we'll
drained field, plow deep in the fall,
cultivate we'll in the spring, and SOW
the last of May. Inoculate if posi-
sible. If o cannot, don't hesitate to
SOW anyway. Sweet milk will sour
quicker by putting our milk into it,
but make the conditions right and it
will sour on its own account. The
same applies to alfalfa in reference
to incubation.
moved here from Jefferson county,
Illinois, last April. l had grown alfal-
ia there in a small way three years
with good success, by applying lime
rock-used no incubation. My Cail y
COWS greatly preferred alfalfa to the
best clover. l think the Red River
valley has a great future in alfalfa,
cows, and hogs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Thomas Thorson, President of The
First National Bank, was in Sioux
City the other day and in talking
with the FARMERS LEADER says hat
he found the bankers there much
more optomistic than they have been
for the past year. Money is accumu-
lating and the reserves are very salts.
factory. Recent offerings of CONNER.
cial paper from Chicago now quote
interest rates at 5 and even as low as
per cent for prime paper, while
heretofore 4 per cent was the lowest.
The National City Bank, commonly
known as the Standard Oil Bank and
the largest bank in the country,
which for some time has been making
faces at the Government, has finally
concluded to join the Federal Reserve
Benks and 1t will have a tendency to
cause the other h~esitatipg banks to,
join, so that the new law will have a
square deal. Then we read that the
New York Stock Exchange promises
that ''The Rule Of Righteousness
oi1ll sp'oih VIC Soooh HACildHRe o.
e%rationS in the future. The Trusts
are also slgnifying a disposition TO
conform to public sentiment and the
strong arm of the Government.
These are all favorable signs and it,
seems would Indicate an easier money
market and consequently greater pros
perity this year than was experienced
during the past year and so far as
tbis locality is concerned, there Was
certainly no kick on 1913
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

The fact that under the new Penn
sylvania marriage law the applicant
for a license a to answer questions
as to whether he is an imbecile, cpl
leptic or of unsound mind, or whether
he has ever been in a home for
paupers, is calculated to throw some
thing of a damper on loves young
dream. He might answer the first
question Of being an imbecile in the
affirmative in wanting to get married
under such strenuous circumstances.
And when it m to the lady's be-
ing asked as to her imbecility she
is likely to reduce the unlucky
license clerk to that condition when
she is through speaking her mind to
him.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
CORRESPONDENCE
Grand Valley.
Jan. %, 1914

AM. 70, 1914.
Pleasant View Aid Society met with
Miss FIory last Wednesday and on
February 5th 1t will meet with Mrs.
Manning.
Andrew Syvertson marketed hogs
Monday.
Mamie SyvertsOn and Alma Wall
quist spent Sunday at home and re
turned to their school duties at Aug
ustana Monday.
Four Of the first prizes given by the
business men OF Canton to the corn
growers association came to this val
ley. Two to Andrew Syvertson for
wheat and oats, one to Hans BryDjul-
son for winter wheat aud One to II.
Hanson for Barred Rock chickens.
Christ Torberson is Smelling corr TO-
day.
Theodore Nelson and Hugo Oman
were Sunday afternoon visitors. at
Syvertson's.
Paula Kleppe left Sunday for Can
ton where she is going to help Mrs.
DR.. futile with her work for some
time.
Otto Johnson recently purchased
the Andrew Sandvig place for sll7.5O
per acre.
Harry Artz and Alfred Hanson were
Sioux Falls visitors ove Sunday.
Odin Waiiquist came home MMua-
day. He has been in Canton receiv-
ing medical treatment for some time.
We are glad to learn that his health
is much improved.
George Ulrickson narrowly escaped
a big blaze Saturday evening. After
starting a good fire in the heater he
went out to do some chores. When
he returned he heard u cry Of fire and
rushing upstairs found the room full
of smoke. George is very active and
in an incredibly short time he had
the disturbing element thrown out
of the window.
Miss Anna Todd from near Worth.
ing spent Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs Hanson,
Alma Syvertson is in Sioux Falls
at present taking a three weeks course
In dressmaking.
II anyone wishes to find out what
athletic stunts q Ford "a can per-
form take q u for a spin when
bIIc IOduS die uOAOys Iuu Ouc WHEEL
into a ut. give the machine a sharp
turn and see how surprised you'll De
at it's performance. One of our chauf-
fers tried it Monday and Is now ready
to vouch for the athletic feats of the
Ford.
Theodore Nelson was out looking
for three OF his porkers Tuesday after
noon so II any of the neighbors see
any strays kindly let him know.
Ole teensland has just had a new
force pump put In his cellar. John
Wallquist did the work
Richard Rierson and family are now
settled in their new home on the
Dixon farm.
Moving time will soon be here and
we are sorry that our valley is to be
SO we'll represented in that move this
year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Bonnie Tuntlahd called on Henry
Tollefson Sunday.
Jno. Vakstald Is visiting with his
friends around here now.
Don't kiss a fellow until you are en-
gagged. or course this will mean
you'll be an old maid but what do
you care.
Henry Tollefson is limping around
with a sprained toe. When he was
out riding Saturday his horse slipped,
Adolph Nelson is the owner Of a
brand new draft team which he
bought OF Kasper Sogn.
The other morning when Tom came
out to the farm he found a brand new
rooster stone dead. Jack.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30


In the publicity pamphlet required
to be issued by the Secretary of State
as provided by the Richards law, Of
che five candidates for Judge in this
circuiC, only Judge G. b. Kennedy
and Mr.. Wagner have secured space.
This indicates that the other three
will not pursue their candidacy furth-
er and the contest is between Judge
Kennedy and Mr.. Wagner. There is
no question but Judge Kennedy
should win. He Is independent. No
man has a string On him. He Is safe
and reliable and every man who be-
lieves In an independent Judiciary
should vote for q. B. Kennedy. Read
his platform.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

It is q noticeable fact that many OF
the papers of the state are supporting
men as individuals regardless of party
affiliations, This seems to US the
only true way. They are not support
ing any candidate just because he has
q majority, minority or democratic
tag on him. They are considering
his fitness for the Office he aspiTes to.
There are good men on each ticket
but we all have favorites.
South Dakota newspaper men are
awakening to the fact that they are
In BUSINESS. No other class of men
have done as much for the state and
what has been their rewardY There
are not enough post Offices Ii poiioi-
cal appointments to 60 around, so the
hungry many have had to subsist on
future promises. 1t is different now.
The boys realize their worth and are
standing up for their rights. 1t cost
money to run a newspaper. Paper,
ink. light, fuel and rent as we'll as
skilled labor has to be paid for. Does
anyone for a moment think of going
into a mercantile establishment chat
q few moments with the proprietor,
hand him a cigar aud walk out With
the best suit or anything else the
store has in stock with a smile on
their face as they close the door which
says more plainly than words 81 have
done you an honor"
Office seekers have done this In
times past, remember ] say ia times
past. Now, all Is changed. Even our
most conservative candidates realize
they must pay for publicity as well as
for groceries and other material
things. The editor sits in his office
chair and does business. The office
seeker knows he must pay for space II
he wishes to be put before the people.
He writes or dictates his W adver-
tisement the same as does the merch-
ant or farmer, and pays for the space
it occupies At the same rate.
This does not interfere In any way
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
In and Around Lynn.

Jan. q, 1914.
A little snow fell Sunday morning
as a gentle reminder that winter is
still here.
James rate OF Covert, S.. D, is
visiting friends ami relatives In and
around Worthing while here looking
after his farm In Lincoln township.
Jim speaks well of the land and CHM.
ate OF the west.
The Kaffar boys shelled and mark
eted corn last week.
horse In Sioux City, 1t was stolen by
borhood all summer.
Mr.. AND Mrs Joseph Rommereim
took in the play 10 Canton Monday
evening.
Miss Ella Jackson returned from
Wagner where she has been visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Elmer Bradfield.
One of her neiceS came with her to
visit friends In Lynn.
Mrs. Emma Opsal concluded her
visit in Canton and returned & the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs, S, j. Lukken,
00CuiOoys
The Sioux Valley News man was
out in Lynn working for his paper
last week.
f. Schneiderman and family we're
Sunday visitors at the e. Jackson
home. The Schneidermans are pre-
pairing to move to their new home In
Minnesota.
Ghauncy Lnkkan made a business
trip to Sioux Falls Saturday.
Chas. Ceilings bought . very good
team of VIM. Noel last week.
Paul Kaffar Is Smelling corn for
Oliver Jackson to-day.
John and Joe Kafar took an auto
ride out Z Corsica. this state, 80 visit
friends last week.
Mrs, Frank Norton Is suffering from
a sprained ankle. Hope she will soon
recover.
Mrs. N. II. DeNure spent Monday
with her mother Mrs. E. jackson.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Sick-Room Iioht.

If there are electric lights in the
sick room they will generally be,
found too brilliant, hurting the eyes
of the patient, and not every sick room
has the electric lights hat can be
turned up or down. Make a little
green silk bag n fasten it over the
incandescent bulb and it will give a
good but subdued and harmless light
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

with the editorial privilege Of ex-
pressing personal views which possi-
bly, Is the greatest crumb Of comfort
a country editor has. A newspaper Is
the owners stock In trade and the
larger its circulation the more 1t Is
worth. The LEADER reaches more
readers every week than any other
paper In Lincoln County, hence Is the
best medium through which to reach
the people. We solicit a liberal share
Of political patronage both for your
benefit Mr.. Candidate and for our
own.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Taking Shop.

Enthusiastic interest in ones occu-
patton is always an advantage, but, on
the other hand, it is not we'll for a
woman in business to talk of her work
at all times and places. Naturally,
the thing that we do constantly is our
most absorbing interest, but we must
remember that other people have
other things to talk about.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

A New York clergyman says he is
anxious to get rid Of commercialism
In marriages., and therefore he has
tried to replace business with SEN
timent IN the marriage service" by
changing worldly goods" to hearts
love-" It is safe to say that many
a young woman who is for moderniza-
ton Of the marriage service to the ex-
tent Of leaving out "obey," will hold
that the line ought to be drawn some
where, and hat it would be safe to
draw 1t so as to shut out the latest
proposed innovation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
BY j. G. HANEY, Agricultural Extern
sion Department.
International Harvester Co. of New

BY J. G. HANEY, Agricultural Extern
sion Department.
International Harvester Co. Of New
Jersey.
There is little doubt hat for the
Dakotas and Minnesota, alfalfa should
be seeded in the spring. Under favor
able moisture conditions in South Da|
kota and southern Minnesota alfalfa
might be successfully seeded after
winter rye Dr. wheat, though not with
out considerable risk from dry wealth
er and early frost,
The cost Of alfalfa seed, and the i'm
portance Of securing a good, strong
growth the first year, warrant giving
1t full possession of the soil for the
entire season. Sharp frosts may in
jure or even kill young alfalfa, hence
it Is advisable not to seed until such
danger is past.
In Ease the land is known to be rath-
er foul, it should be double-disked
early, and all weeds kept down by
narrowing or disking until the middle
of June or ever later. This overcomes
the weeds and puts the soil in good
shape. There is danger, however, in
seeding later than July LIST, that dry
weather will damage the alfalfa.
Amount and Method of Seeding.
There are more alfalfa seeds in one
pound than there are plants on the
average acre of alfalfa hat is three
years old. This indicates that it is
not a question of pounds OF seed, but
Of securing good seed, and providing
conditions hat will make the seed
grew to strong, vigorous plants.
Only good, strong, acclimated seed
should be sown-Grimm alfalfa holds
first place as to hardness, and Mon
tana grown seed seems to give sat
isfaction In nearly every instance.
There Is undoubtedly a great differ
ence in seed, though perhaps not so
much as some advertisements would
indicate. The experiment stations
should be consulted as to kind and
source of seed, and samples submitted
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Sneffels, Col. A. J. Walsh was bad
ly done'u up with rheumatism aud sent
for Foley Kidney Pills which was the
only thing that would cure him. Geo.
Potter of Pontiac, Mo-, was down on
his back with kidney and bladder
trouble and Foley Kidney Pills made
him we'll and able to work. 1t is q
splendid medicine and always helps.
Just try 1t.
SOLD BY SHERM An g. ROCHE
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Special Meetings in M. E. Churcl

Special Meetings in M. E. Church.
Beginning with Monday, Jan. 26,
there will be special meetings in the
M. e. Church for the next two or
three weeks. The pastor will preach
each evening at least during the early
part of the meetings. His endeavor
will be to preach upon live s%criptural
themes and with the object in view
OF helping everybody. No one will be
abused and we will not unnece ssarily
embarass any. A general invitation
Is given to all to attend. Let us meet
together seeking and praying that
God may visit Canton in a special
manner. There will be a large chorus
choir,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain uu-
called for In the Canton post office for
week ending Jan. "a, 1914.
D. NJ. B. g. l. Co.
Fogle, Miss Hazel
Huanick, Mrs. Ed
Hendricks, Mr.. Will
Iveland, Miss Minnie
Staley, Mr.. John
Ins calling for any Of the above
please say advertised.
Stephen Jones, P. NJ.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Iowa is just now being stirred up
on the centralized school question.
The centralized school would be as
popular as the Parcel Post when
adopted. Good roads and centralized
schools are coming just as sure and
certain as government owned tele-
graph and telephones and en-
ranchisement -Sanborn Co. Advo-
cate.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
EIamIno Finish.

my grandfather" said the old-timer,
used to put all his money in his
stocking" "Wa-all, things hain't
changed much" said his old friend.
my grandson, who's takin' a curse
in modern department at one O. them
eastern colleges, puts most all his
none into socks.'-Judge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

G. S. Fl. SOgn has secured through
purchase the interest of his partner,
Mr.. w. Fl. Opperud in the firm of
Sogn s. Opperud. Mr.. Opperud will
now devote his entire time to canvas
sing for the sale Of monuments. AS
he will no longer look upon Inwood as
his home and will in ANY event be
much away, we understand 1t is his
intention to resign as a member Of
the board OF township trustees and
thus sever all but friendship ties
here.-Inwood Herald.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Nave Long MINED for Hubiss.
The worlds richest ruby mines. in
Upper Burmah, r known to have
been operated since eaxly In the sew
sn1nGnkA ooaknzy.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Prospective Statesman.

"Your boy stole a barrel of apples
from me the other day" Dear me.
! wonder where that boy will wind
up?" Il think he'll wind up in the
legislature. He talked me into believ.
ing that it was all right"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

An exponent of organized play
scores the back lot game. Put it to
a vote Of the boys, however, and the
chances r they'll prefer a game of
shiny with an old tin can on the
dump to sliding down a nice shiny
board in the Fairgrounds. Still, it
isn't always best for boys to let them
have what they want.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Read the platform of R. o. Richards
for Governor. It explains taxation.
1897
Norway News.

Jan. %, 1914.
Andrew Ekanger visited at the Toll
lefson home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sogn left for
Heron Lake last Wednesday.
Alma Nelson Is helping Gust Riorn-
eberR With his household duties ct
the present time.
Ludwig Eidsness has returned from
Sioux City where he was under the
Doctors care for a few days.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

of Day.
Secretary of state, j. E. Bird OF
Watertown.
Superintendent Of schools, VIII t.
Chamberlain of Yankton.
Land commissioner, w. j. Toner of
Perkins county.
Railroad commissioner, j. j. Patter-
son of Roberts county.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

REPUBLICAN MAJORITY
United States senator, Coe 1. Craw-
ford of Huron.
Congress-, FIRST district, G. H. Dill
Ion Of Yankton.
Congress, Second district, Royal @.
Johnson Of Aberdeen.
Congress, Third district, No propos-
n.
Governor, Frank M. Byrne OF Faux
ton.
Lieutenant governor, Peter Norbeck
Of Red6eld.
Secretary of state, Frank Rood.
Auditor, j. e. Hamlin of Meade
county.
Treasurer, A. w. Ewert OF Pierre.
Attorney general, G. c. Caldwell Of
Miner county.
Land Commissioner, Fred Hepperle
Of Eureka,
State superintendent, G. II. Lugg
OF Hutchinson county.
Railroad commissioner, p. w. Doug
hertv OF Pierre.
Chairman state committee, s. X.
Way OF Watertown.
REPUBLICAN, MINORITY.
united States senator. Charles II.
Burke of Pierre.
Congress, First district, r. !. Woods
OF Sioux Falls
Congress-. Second district, Frank
McNulty Of Aberdeen.
Congress, Third district, Nc propos-
Governor, H. B. Anderson OF Nit
55ssss:.5
Lisutenant governor, T. s. Everett
Of Sphinx.
Secretary Of State, Frank Glasner
Of Tyndaii.
Auditor, J. q. Keller Of Trip.
Treasurer, Harris Of Walworth.
Attorney general, Asa Forest, Jr.,
Of Canton.
Land com missioner, No proposal.
State superintendent, Fred L. Shaw
Of Huron.
Railroad commissioner, o. s. OPP
helm Of Roberts county.
Chairman state committee, T. b..
Roberts Of Pierre.
DEMOCRATIC
United States senator, Ed s. John
o OF Yankt0n.
Congress, First district, T. N. Bail
ey Of Minnehaha.
Congress, Second district, j. H.
King OF Hand.
Congress, Third district, Harry T.
Candy OF Pennington county.
Governor, wv. Carter Of Edmunds.
Lieutenant governor, John ID. Heff-
ron Of Deadwood.
Treasurer, Jacob Fergen Of Hut
crimson.
Auditor, Charles b. Fusek OF Au-
rorA.
Attorney general, Z. W. Bicknell
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Lister Had Been Commercial.
Il Lister had sold his discovery OF
the ~antiseptic dressing OF wounds.
would his name stand where 1t does
among the immortals? - Toronto
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Fit Eo"s Ger Business.

Fit Ec"s Ger Business.
When a boy st2.G~rfaaes to learn the
grocery busineGa it, Prague, Bohemia,
his employer demands from $40 to $50
a veal from him and in return furnish
es board and clothes. The lad must
attend an advanced business school at
least twice a week and on Sundays
study an additional language.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Nary pmhohis.

n don't know Whist it To-" gushed
the animal lover, ''but there il some
thing about cats that sort Of takes
hold Of me- "Oh!' said his matter-of-
fact friend. 'Tn bet it's aeas."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Ne Cause 70 Worry.

"Theosophilus,' said Mrs. Gossip,
rjust think: One-half the world doesn't
know how the other half lives!" "Nev.
err mind, dear" replied her long-suner-
Ing husband. that isn't your fault"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
sama rhlna.

Wife (bitterly)-"How can you talk
that way? You know that I never
pes&ar you for money" Hub-"No.
but the people you buy things from
do
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
From Both Sides,

From Both Sides,
Steamers plying between England
aud Holland have been equipped with
apparatus by which all their lifeboats
can 30 launched srom either side OF
q vessel.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
Love Eternal.

They that love beyond the world
cannot be separated by it.-Wlliam
Penn
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
WANTED.
Old Newspapers and Maya
zines. We pay zoe per
hundred pounds.
Berry Bros,
jnhammator.

lnnAnann1tory.
AZ q dinner Of fremen recently the
following sentiment was proposed:
'4Ths Ladiee! Their ayes kindle the
only flame which we cannot extin.
guish, and against which there - no
insurance."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Damage by Rodents.
Rats are said to do damage esti-
mated at $4,000, 600 in Chicago every
year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Kind of Boy He Liked.
Mother-Is James a nice boy for you
t O play marbles with, sonnie? Sonnie
Sure. l can beat him every time.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30
BEST time TO
SEED ALFALFA
SPRING BEST TIME FOR NORTH
WEST-SEED AFTER DANGER
OF FROST is PASSED.
GOOD SEED VERY IMPORTANT

Grimm or Montana Grown Seed
Best-Have All Seed Tested for
Purity and Germination-Five
Pounds Seed Enough In
Dry Sections - Don't
Plant Seed Too
Deep.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-01-30

Pleasant View Aid Society met with
Miss Flory last Wednesday and on
February 5th 1t will meet with Mrs.
Manning.
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-11-28
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Don't butt in-unless you are a
goat.
To be popular isn't easy unless you
are easy.
Perhaps a man may have dumb
""s enough to keen
his mouth shut.