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The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26

Among these tortressAs one Of
the first Importance is Kocaigsburg,
cn the Gulf of Danzig The garri-
son in times of peaca is composed OF
three infantry regiments. a heavy
cavalry regiment, 4 squadron of
Mountain rifles, tEo field artillery
regiments, one garrison artillery
regiment, two engineer battalions
and one battalion of the army ser
ice corps
Thorn is another first class fort
ress. guarded by Il large number of
outlying works. This place has a
strong garrison. II is southwest OF
Koeuigsburg, on the Polish front.
Allenstein, If anything, is strong
er even than Thorn 1t is regarded
as a place OF concentration for
field army Altenstcin lies equally
distant between Thorn and Koe-
rigshury, the three cities forming
lhe first fortified line on the east
I'm frontier
Far to the north on the Vistula
.es Danz,g. a great naval station
and fortress. 1t has considerable
garrison.
TO the south of the Rugaian line
nr advance on the left wing of the
Russian lies Posen, strongly for
tihed city, formerly a part OF Po-
land, which is occupied by garri-
,on whose strength is believed to be
very great Between Danzig and
Posen, on an uneven line, lie the
fortrasses OF Bromberg. These are
The key of the second line of deten-
siye works.
Other small fortified places on
The line Of advance are Marienburg,
with a small garrison of artillery,
Cdlm and Dirschau.
All these places were originally
Polish, most Of them becoming
Prussian territory when Poland
Was divided in II72 among Prussia,
Austria and Russia Most Of the
inhabitants still speak the Polish
language.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
GERMANS REPORT CAPTURE
OF 10000 PRISONERS

Washington, Aug. 25.-An ad-
vance of all the German armies
toward Paris is probable; the Sc
mois River, Longwy and the greater
part of the Belgian French frontier
being in German hands, according to
a wireless dispatch to the German
Embassy from its Foreign Office re-
ceiyed today via Sayyille, l.. l. 1t
says:
"The German troops facing the
French troops defeated them in bat
tie from Aug. II to 21. Numerous
ensigns, more than $50 guns and
10000 prisoners have been captured.
Luneville has been taken and the
army of Joffre, broken up, is no
more capable of action.
"The German Crown Princes
army has chased the French west of
Longwy. The army of the Duke of
Wuertemberg, marching through
Belgium, has crossed the River
Semois, completely crushing the ad-
vancing French army Numerous
guns, ensigns, prisoners and several
Generals were captured The Ger
man troops advancing west of the
River Meuse towards Maubeuge de-
feated an English cavalry brigade.
The River Semois, Longwy and the
greater part of the Belgo-French
frontier are in German hands. A
concentric advance of all the Ger
man army toward Paris is probable"
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26

and bleeding by morning His clothing or
the least friction irritatcd the trouble His
face and scalp wero covered. They called
it eczema
We tried different treatments but none
cured him. Atthree years old we commenced
the use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
We could see an improvement after the
FIRST months treatment. 1t took nearly a
year to effect a complete cure and he never
had anything like 1t since (signed) Mrs.
H. Scoleld Mar u 1Ql1
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
TWELVE RESERVE BANKS
ARE TO BE OPENED
SIMULTANEOUSLY

Washington, Aug. 25.--As one Of
The final steps necessary to set in
motion the nations now currency
system. the Federal Reserve Board
today took up consideration of men
from whom will be selected Glass
"H' directors of the IL regional
banks. A sufficient number of the
row Officials would be chosen in
each district before the end Of the
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
TRAMP STEAMER STOPPED
OUTSIDE NEW YORK

New York. Aug. 25.-A tramp
steamship, believed to be Austrian.
was held up shortly after II o'clock
today by cruiser supposed to be
British, just outsida New York har-
bor, according to observers at Fira
Island.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
KING ALBERT PROMOTES
GENERAL FOR CONDUCT

Antwerp. Aug. 25.--via London.
An official announcement today
sets forth that King Albert of Bel
aium. has promoted Lieutenant
General Bertrand to the rank of full
General as q reward for his excel
lent conduct before the enemy.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26

The trouble first began as
o rash which itChed so
at night someone always
held his hands even while
sleeping as at the least
scratching 1t would run
together and form scabs.
iHis night-clothes had 10
( have mittens on them or
tho Nclhs tEnnLI hn rn.,.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
FRANCE WILL OPEN INLAND
WATERWAYS FOR COMMERCE

Paris. Aug. 25.--With the idea oi
facilitating commerce. in France, II
is Officially announced that the
waterways in the interior Of the re-
public are to be raopened
It is understood, however, that
military movements Will be given
preference over all other traffic.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Compton OF
East st. Loais, NJ, were in Cairo
yesterday en- route % Nashville,
Tenn, and other points south.
While here they stopped with Mrs.
Compton's sister, Mrs. c. II. John
son, at 80 Eighteenth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26

week, it was bal we'd 10 mar, pos
siblc the org ,ntzation of the banks.
Election of Class "a and Glass
"B" directors was completed by the
member banks some time ago.
The board has determined that
the y banks wtll BE opened stimuli
tancoualy.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
Sour Stomach.

II you are troubled with this
complaint YOU should take Cham
hcrlain's Tablets, being careful to
observe the directions with each
bottle. You are certain to be bene-
Gtcd hy them If you give them a
trial Sold by all dealers.--Advt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
Samples Free by Mail

Care for your hair with Cuticura Soap
and Cui!cura Ointment. They keep the
ecalp eiean and free from dandrun, a1ay
itching and irritation aud TPoWote natural
halr-grovins conditiors when al c}sa falls.
Although Cuticura Soap t25c.) and Cui-
cura 0iatmeat t5nc) are sold by d-ur-sts
everywhere, a sample Of eacA VIZ a'-p.
stin fooS win he arnt free u lon request.
address: "Cdtieara Espt. +. Boston"
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26

Bows Look Out For Green Apples,
Lester Welroth had a very severe
attack Of cholera morbus brought on
nv eating green apples. Ills mother
Mrs. Pearl Wolroth, Herkimer, N.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26

Club.
John ] Sander ". H. Newman
and Thomas Bohannan. represent
inc +bo rouisyina t,,o,,a,.e;.l ,q,p
! 80 : So '''' ~ '-'' - -
" +. bradsla", f'psesehl'hS = 'Ne
fadHeah Board OF lfa"e'
c. F. Richardson, regreseat!ng
the Business Mems Club OF ataIgia
NY.
c. II. Hutson, representing Tia
Tennessee River improvement, Asso
CATION and Tennessee state Manu-
iaetaflhs ASSOCIATION
Vincent II, Beckman. Cinlinuat.
Clio.
r. B. Naylor, John II. ReEnavd
4 Wheeling, West Virginia.
A. e. Kenpev. Parkersburg. Wes,
virginia.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
pennsylvanla Far In Lead.

pennsylvania's coal production Ia, al
most as great as that Of the other
twenty-seven producing states.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26
Russians Control Railroads.

The insursion Of large bodies OF
Russian troops into the German
provinces of East Prussia and their
capture of the important positions
of Gumbinnen and insterburg brings
the main front before a series OF
fortified German cities, placed
strategically to the east OF the
River Nisfuia.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-26

St Petersburg, Aug. 25,-The
victorious Russian army Is ad-
yancing through Last Prussia alon 6
a front of more than 20 miles in ex-
tent Taking Napoleon's famous
hattlcfelds Of Eytan aud Friedland,
25 miles southeast Of Koenigsburg,
as the center, the actual position OF
the Russian forces is indicated with
sufficient exactness.
The Germans are retiring along
the entire front, burning and vast
ing their own country as they 30,
Those in position to know predict
that the decisive battle on Ger
manys eastern front will develop
in the next three or four days, and
that if it does not actually precede
The determination of the great
conflict on the French frontier, the
two struggles will so nearly coin
eide as to make it impracticable for
Germany to detach relnforcements
to help block the advance of the
Russians. Fas
Russians Control Railroads.
An official bulletin issued late
last night. announcing occupation
by Russian forces of a number Of
points in German territory, con-
firms the forecast OF the Russian
plan of campaign. The Russians
have put themselves in possession
Of the important railway functions
running into the interior of Ger
many and connecting with Russia.
Russia's two armies are now one
army advancing along an unbroken
front of more than 10 miles.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27
A. Tobiasen Sells His Business.

Because my health must be my
first consideration, l have sold my bus
mess to Alvin Isakson and Melvin
Juel who will conduct the same at the
same store l have occupied since my
return to Canton.
These young gentlemen are too we'll
known in Lincoln County to need
words OF praise from me. Mr.. Isaksori
Is well acquainted with the business
having been in my err pluy thee
years and Mr.. Juel will oon measure
TO him. To my friends and former
patrons | commend these young men,
asking for them the liberal patronage
always accorded me because l know
they will serve you we'll.
l wish particularly to thank all who
have helped me make my business a
success. Strong friendships have been
formed through my dealings with YOU
which will always remain pleasant
memories. l trust that quitting The
business world will be only for a slrprt
time but health Is mans best friend
and mine Just now demands a lie
outside the confines OF store. For
this and no other reason am / selling
out. Andrew TobiaSen.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27
Athenian Banquet a Grand Success.

The Athenian banquet, the one
great. grand social function of the
year was held at the Hotel Rudolph
on Monday evening of this week. The
wise and witty AthenianS and their
guests in all numbering over three
score marched into the handsomely
decorated dining room just before the
stroke OF ten.
Prof. Tuve. as postmaster occu-
| pied the seat of honor and on either
side OF him and before him we're as
Sembled the bra We and the fair
Never was there a more brilliant as
semoly gathered where other similar
social events have been cele brated.
The decorations were in red and
white and each guest found at their
place besides a carnatIou, a tent with
flag flying from the tent pole and the
tent flap open, but We heard of 40
one trying To crawl in, instead each
tent was folded carefully and carried
home as a beautiful souvenir Of a
happy occasion.
Will Tank a always delights his
friends With his wit and ever sur
piised his most ardent admirers when
his speech was measured up.
DR.. Wendt proved chat the solemn
good fellow.
Ben S~ummerwill whose home life is
foil of dears could well talk on the
subject assigned him, Deer or dear
hunting. Ben said that the nearest
was always dearest and left the hunt
ing for those less fortunately situated
than himself.
Very tittingly our bachelor mayor,
Carl Tank followed Mr.. Summerwill
but his always present modesty pre-
vented him from expressing his views
on deer or dear hunting so he confined
himself to matters municipal.
J. L. Hansen was especially happy
in telling how to Please the Public
because he has been successfully do
ing that for many years as all present
could testify.
In all it was a merry exchange Of
joke and jest ard if the morning of |
another day began before the hour of
parting all felt il came too soon. We
that we al not go more into
but space forbids. 1t is history
now, a page to turn back to with
pleasure by all who were there. But
must mention the menu, and the
service, which was worthy the genial, |
Mac and his corps of cap
able assistants. 1T could not have
More could not tte said.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27
UNCLE SAM. ZIMMERMAN.

Among the other varied activities
Uncle Sam finds it to his advantage
TO engage in the lumber business. His
success in the fiscal year ended June
30 last, surpassed all previous rec
ords. Receipts from the national for
ests were nearly 81, 500, 900. of which
about one-half vas for timber. Con-
tracts negotiated for the sale Of tim
beg. some to be cut In future years, to-
tailed $4.OOO,000. The payment on
these contracts, however, will be de-
ferred In most instances until the tim
Der is cut and sold by operators. The
governments receipts are thus in1u-
enced by the state of the market, for
the sale OF the timber depends on de-
mand. However, since 1906, when
the forest service was placed in full
charge OF the national forests, the
amount Of timber cut has. shown a
steady advance. The gain in receipts
from timber was checked only in 1900.
The loss. however, vas more than
made up in 1910. Government tim
Der will be more in demand as pri-
vate sources OF supply diminish. 1t
now appears that the national forests
will be depended on for an increas-
ing amount OF lumber. An aggres-
sive conservation policy which pro-
vides for the reclamation of addition
al land and the reforestation of bar
rem areas should show a considerable
timber.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27
At the M. E. Church.

Owing to the severe weather last
Sabbath members were not received
into the church as had been planned
but next Sabbath members will be
received both at the morning service
and at Sabbath School. The theme
at the morning service will be: Our
Solution of the Race Problem" In
the evening it will be: The Unruly
Member" A chorus choir will sing
in the evening. Everybody is cordial
J.. Invited to these services.
There will be services at the Jones
school house tive miles west OF town
at 3 O'Clock Z. M. Every body in the
community is invited to this service
and 10 the Sabbath School which con-
enc a. PIP M. every Sabbath.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

Ed Wilkinson has traded his farm
for n near Tea and Is moving there
Mr.. and Mrs. Frances Coon came
down from Sioux Falls TO attend ,he
Athenian banquet.
The aged mother OF Mr., S. f, Thorn,
ton died on Wednesday night. The
funeral will be held Saturday. OPT.
uary next week.
Alvin Isakson and Melvin Juel will
leave for eastern markets Friday tC
purchase The latest up to date goods
for their new store.
Special meeting of Silver Star / dge
A. +. & "A. NJ, Friday evening, Feb.
9th. Work in the E. P. and f. G.
degrees. All are requested TO be
present. A. E. jennings, Sec.
Mrs. r. P. Willis will accept a few
more piano pupils in her music class.
Mrs. Willis is a former pupil of the
eminent Chicago pianist, Emil Lieb-
ling, and other reputable teachers
Phone 279.
Mr.. and Mrs. "Beaver" Lewis are
guests at the Rudolph where they ex-
pect to make headquarters until they
leave for Alaska. beaver" has lee
ture dates for nearly every night un-
Til he leaves for the %norlhland.
Hon. H. G. Preston d member OF
the Tax Commission will speak with
Hon. Peter Norbeck at the meeting
next Monday evening and Gov. f. Nj.
Byrne will be in Canton for an ad-
dress Saturday, March It'll. Every
body should hear these men.
Mrs. Elmer Schubert returned to
Sioux Falls Thursday. She came
down to attend the Athenian ban
quet but old home ties prolonged her
soor. There is always a ionesomeness
at the Wendt home after Zoe has been
there and gone again.
Henry Peterson of Canton and Miss
Clara Hugmoe Of Madison, we're
married at Madison on Feb. 25uh and
Will make their home near Canton.
The hap c.tsi y were given a royal
welcome ai.tf parents Of the groom
ave invited relatives t. join with
them in a grand wedding dinner
which will be served in their honor
on next Monday.
Mr.. John DeVries and Miss Tena
DeBoer came I've from Rock Valley.
Iowa, procured a marriage license
and proceeded to the NJ. e. Parsonage
where they we're united in the bonds
d holy wedlock by Rev. Thurston.
Mrs. f. A. E. Goodroad and Mrs, A
W. Thurston being witnesses to the
ceremony. They will begin house,
Keeping on a farm about three miles
of Inwood.
Take your shoe repairing to the
"ear-U-Well Shoe Store, satisfaction
.uaranteed. Miller Block.
81. E, Baker, Manager.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

The chemical expert whtold the
house painters assembled conven
ton that there is very littlelre white
lead in these days reports melan
choly fact, but when he ut on to
laugh at the idea of paers being
poisoned by white lead hook a po.
sition in which many ose judg.
ment Is based on their . observa.
tons would not sustain m. 1t Ia
risky for anyone havinp do with
even impure white lea6 fall into
careless habits and ign sanitary
precautions.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27
ALFALFA MAKES MORE WHEAT
Pasturins Too Late In Fall Killed
otand-Five Bushels More Wheat
on Alfalfa Land.
~ JOHNSON Z WRooLiE. Milton
= n

Would nay We had about one-haf an
acre In alfalfa six years ago and the
nrst yea we had a fne . stand as
could be expected. ~ We had quite .
lot CT rain. The second year was .
very dry year and the alfalfa did not
10 very well. We cut 1t twice but got
very little hay. We let the stock run
ON It in he all and that killed 1t all
out completely. Could not Q .
plant come up In the spring.
Have had wheat on the same piece
ever since and even today we q tell
very plainly on tho stand OF wheat
where the alfalfa piece il. Would
Judge we have bean getting from three
to nve bushels more on the alfalfs
piece.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

Heretofore tha farmer had to con-
tend with drouShts, floods, grasshop-
pers, weevil, pests, bugs, and a host
Of other antagonists, but there has
a new n appeared, and that is the
lack OF labor III he escapes all the
other enemies, he is done for if he en-
counters the list. What is the use
of big crops if there is no help for
them? The next thing the farmers
will be doing will be turning their
grass fields in pasture and raising
cattle. That hquires little labor. Be-
sides, It is anleasy and quiet life 10
grow grass AMI fatten steers, say the
Ohio State formal. Some of the hap.
piest mortals are thus engaged. Be-
sides. it is a geat business. In a few
years a man Jill make a whole years
living selling four or five steers. and
If he sells 15 or 20, he will ride in
all kinds of automobiles. There will
still be anothr way out of the diff.
Guilty. Let TIE farmer hold a picnic,
with chicken egs and gooseberry pie
attached, andinvite his city friends,
and then, whte the table is being
spread, all turf in and stack the hay
and hoe the cSn. Everybody will &C.
cept an invitation and it will be as
much fun as caching a bass.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

In q New York factofoft the 9th
er day the proprietor nounced 8
half-holiday for his lioyes, and
they scampered out ind that the
building was on fire burning SO
briskly that their mi of escape
would have been cut in a short
time. Had they be informed OF
the fire there might e been panic
and delay and consult casualties.
The proprietor was ian OF tact.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

A police dog at aw in PhiladeL
iphia tried to seize judge of the
class by the thrd ihis should
have disbarred himor a police dog
to try and throttle ice Is a parttc,
uhrly bad showing
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27
A Firm Seed Bed Essential.


Alfalfa requires a firm seed bed. For
this reason it is not advisable to pillow
the land Immediately before seeding.
es 1t Is almost impossible to get the
soil sufficiently firm again.
In western Kansas, herds Of cattle
are rounded up and driven over the
fields to pack the soil after blowing it.
If, in order to get the lane leyeled up
and In shape to seei, It Is necessary to
pillow Just before seeding. this blowing
should be as shallow as possible, and
packer, roller. and harrow used to
make 1t solid again. Before seeding.
the surface Of the field should be pro-
vided with perfect drainage by the
8 of levsler, grader, and pillow.
bitches may be made broad with slop-
ing banks, 80 as not to interfere with
seeding OF moving. Alfalfa will not
grow where water stands and freezes
over 1t In winter or gets stagnant In
summer.
If good surface drainage is provided
80 that the crowns Of the plants have
plenty Of air and the soil is sweet,
there need be very little as
to how deep 1t is to the water table.
In regions Of plentiful rainfall it is
advisable to plant alfalfa on land hav-
ing good natural drainage.
The land seeded to alfalfa will not
need to be prepared again for six to
ten years, hence. three or TOUR times
as much work can well be put on it
in preparation for alfalfa. A satisfac-
tory preparation made on the I H G
farm 1T Grand Forks. N. D., In 1913,
was ~ follows:
The land was in wheat In 1912
(should have been fall plowed but
we did not get the farm until march,.
was MANFRED during the winter. dou-
ble-disked as early as possible, plowed
as soon as dry enough (about the mid
die OF May. and pillow followed by
Campbell sub-surface packer and har-
row. Wild oats started SO the land
was double-disked ten days later, and
narrowed the second day after disk
ing. As the land was rather cloddy
and no rain fell, a frog-foot roller was
used. A land leveler was then run
both ways as the field was full Of dead
burrows and back burrows from prev
ious forty years blowing. The land
ieve;eff vas followed by the peg-tooth
harrow.
About ten days later another fine
crop Of weeds was double-disked and
the harrow used later. The middle OF
June the field was narrowed and rolled
again with a frog-foot roller, just pre-
vious to seeding with the grain drill.
The single disk drill loosened up the
surface sufficiently for a soil mulch.
Except in q few dead burrows which
were filled with loose, dry dirt, the
seed was put in moist soil about one
inch from surface. Regardless Of the
fact that there was not q rain Of one
half inch at any one time previous to
July LIST, and the rainfall for the sea
son was as follows: April. 1.0s In;
May. 1.52 in; June. LII In: July, Use
In, we have a good, thrifty stand Of
alfalfa. The field is oven and in fine
condition and should continue to yield
for ter years. though we will doubtless
not leave It down that long.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

Considering tbd of language
some men use o telephone, it Is
n safe bet that all the shocks a
telephone opera ets are on the
switch board.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

Though the modoilege graduate
knows all about ching, he is dis
Greet enough to cll the fact from
the crude person nom he applies
for a job.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27

lrritability ten cured by .
change OF sctH . family could
separate for jor 20. many Of the
httle ,nnoysIould b cleared up
b. 0s happytton.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-27
SUMNER FALLOW TO SAVE MoIS-
TURE-PLoW DEEP - WORK
LAND DOWN WELL, MAX
ING GOOD SEED BED.
ALFALFA FIELDS
LAST FOR YEARS
Follow With Packer - Disk to Kin
Weeds-Use Pegtooth Harrow TO
Level Ground-Seed Should Be-
Put In Moist Soil.
BY J. q. HAkEY, Agricultural Exten-
sion Department
International Harvester Co of New
EE J0r1er.

HArVcs1eT 20. OF WOW
Jersey.
The preparation of a seed bed is e.
sental mainly as a means of storing
moisture. When the rainfall Is under
twenty inches, the land should be
plowed ten inches deep and summer
fallowed or, IL the soil would drift
from such treatment a thin planting of
corn may be grown on the land to pre-.
vent drifting. II it is not necessary
to consider storing moisture 1t is pre-
ferable to precede the alfalfa by a
cultivated crop, such as corn. pota-
toes, or beans. If possible the land
should be MANFRED.