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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Honor for the Canal Makers.
From the Evening Post, Chica,

From the Evening Post, Chicago.
Congress seems to be unable to fix upon
a plan for proper recognition of the work
OF the men who have dug the Panama
canal. There are a half dozen engineers
who should be honored by the lawmakers
for the great work done on the isthmus.
They shouldered the heaviest burden,
unaerWent the greatest anxieties and ac-
ask neither honors nor other kinds Of
reward. but they deserve the thanks of
ongress and such promotion as can. be
advancement on the lists of their brother
officers.
The men who did the great work on
Rousseau. Gaillard is dead. but Congress
fttingly recognized his service to his
eminently proper thing for the senators
and representatives to do is to give the
thanks OF congress to the five great canal
for their promotion to the next higher
rank at the time of their retirement from
active service.
these officers, if not all of them, would
prefer that promotion should come at the
time OF retirement, when their advance
ment would not work hardship to others.
They know the feeling shown in times
past when junior officers were promoted
to the rank of %brigadier generals over the
niors. The highest honor which can come
to an army officer comes in the form of
the thanks OF congress.
Promotion is material reward. The
Panama engineers have shown that they
are big men. They will not complain If no
promotion is given them. The thanks of
congress would be grateful to them. 1t is
understood that men in minor positions in
the canal work have been Instruments
doing their duty by the chief engineer.
the great sanitarian, DIR. Gorgas. and
the division engineers. Congress ought
to have courage enough to do the right
thing and to do it quickly.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
"ON TO RICHMOND"

"On to Richmond" has been ringing
In my ears for more than half a CEN
tury. so the other day I went there.
Instead Of I capturing it, the city cap
tured me- 1t is a mine of captivating
historical interest.
It's site was discovered by Newport
and Capt. John Smith. Until 1875 the
capitol had been at Williamsburg. On
his date it was moved to Richmond.
and the model of the building was
made in France for Thomas Jefferson.
who was hen governor. The building
contains a vast number of priceless
relics, but l mention but few 1 saw
the original old stove, or warming ma
chine" three stories high, made by an
E~nglishman in 1870. 1 sat in the
Speakers chair" used by the speakers
In the House of Burgesses" in colo
NAL times. 1 saw the first Virginia
newspaper published after the Decla-
ration of Independence. dated July 26,
1875.
The collection of portraits in the
state library is a superb one. There
are "a in all. To me. the most inter
esting n is that of Pocahontas, and
Is the only one in existence taken from
life. The princess was 81 years old
when this was executed. Among this
large number are those of Washington
Count Rochambeau, Randolph, Clay,
Lee, Columbus, Marshall, Lord Spots
wood. Henry and Jefferson.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26

A unique collection of souvenirs of
antique and historical value called my
attention to a strange blending Of two
a Here 1 saw Patrick Henry's
sword cane and by it's side a canteen
from a dead union soldier on Spottsyl-
vania's bloody field; a Revolutionary
flag, and near it the confederate flag
that flew from the capitol during the
civil war; a horn drinking cup of
CORVALLIS taken at Yorktown in 1881,
and a pike of John Browns at Harper's
Ferry in 1859; the original parole Of
CORVALLIS. written in ITS at the sur
render of Yorktown n signed by him,
and the last letter written by Stone
wall jackson. What a Gisharmony.
yet how full OF a nations life!
l read the bail bond OF jeff Davis.
signed by Horace Greeley and Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt. and also the marriage
bond OF Thomas Jefferson.
The park surrounding the capitol is
beautifully graced with fine statues,
the most interesting one being hat of
Washington, by Houdin, made from
life, eight years before his death.
l walked about the streets, my OBJ
jective point being the confederate
museum, of which l shall write again.
Suffice it to say that within i;s walls
are the most interesting objects I have
ever seen in his country. AS / walked,
l noticed the old home of John Mar
shall, n went in. Here l sat in chairs
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
pEcApENcE OF VILLAGES.
LamentabIe Loss Of old-Time Ways
Of Interesting Their People.
From the New York Post

The typical American village, from New
York to New Mexico. is often wanting in
civic spirit. That fact is writ large upon
its face. 1t has one focus of interest in
the school and half a dozen in the
solidarity that would manifest itself in
a genuine village pride. A population
smell enough to be really a unit and per-
nnanent enough TO strike it's roots deep,
yet does not organize itself. This is not
true of the towns Of New England. which
so years ago looked after their lyceums,
their commons, shade trees and white pail
ings. But the d%reariness of most western,
Atlantic and southern villages testif;es
to the rule: they bear an unkempt aspect
which, as William Allen White wrote, re-
quires the touch of twilight to give it
kindness. If the traveller chances about
for a cause ne may think he dnds 1t in
the rather sordid atmosphere. The coun-
try town seems preoccupied With the
days work. The change must
follow upon the birth of a new social spirit
in the village itself. Wherever in the flu
ture we ave a beautiful center we may
be sure a set of social-minded people hay
been created.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Ono Last Steal.
From the Dayton New.

From the Dayton News.
A story is told that Huerta, in the last
days of his presidency. gave to the Roths-
childs a concession of vast areas of land
in Lower California. receiving therefor
$500, 600, much of the land being granted
at the rate of one cent an acre.
Carranza promptly says that such a con-
eminent. and Carranza will be right IL he
utilities 1t whea he comes into power. II
he does.
1t is this ssrt Of thing which has kept
Mexico in the unfortunate condition she is
In. h land. which shsuld have beer
held az the patrimony Of the people. has
families and powerful Nnllcates.
1r is not Aaspra6nE r11t ffuarta should
have tried to line HIS Decke0 at the ex-
sort Of thing IL what might have beer
expected Of Q man of his atripe. What
eve may Be the outcome, Mexico 10 Wep
ria ol him.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26

and SEND away to be cured of diseases.
You do a lot Of good with your money.
Peter. What a pity all rich men are
not like you'll"
Nov you are flattering me. What's
the reason?" mimicked Peter.
You really are very good, Peter"
"And good men," sighed Peter, are
never owed by women"
Elizabeth laughed. THAT doesn't
worry you, does it, Peter?"
Everybody wants to be loved" re-
piled Peter evasively. II don't like to
be personal, but IL am very fond of
you" stammered Peter reddening, and
l wonder if it is true that you are go
fine fellow" he added generously.
Elizabeth stole a look at the mans
bent head. There is an engagement
between u.s." Her voice was very soft
and there was a tender ring in it hat
was new to Peter. II think that every
woma ought to marry. 1 don't want
Ito filter through life like a butterfly.
and one little duties to loved ones that
make life worth living to a woman"
"How sensible you are. I hope you
are going to be very happy"
When a servant had dim
ner n the two had rushed into the
Your guests will think 1 am a boor.
1 didn't realize that it was time for
them to go"
Mrs. Martin kissed Elizabeth. Never
mind, son Probably nobody missed
you in the crowd. l am so happy to
you sit here?" indicating the foot of
the table.
why, that is your place"
Yes, but it's you face that Peter
wants to see there three times a day.
Will you two Reuse me until time for
coffee? The party has tired me so.
Make him happy for my sake she
whispered to the girl. He loves you
So"
She was gone before either OF them
could find anything to say.
Mother knows that 1 o you
Elizabeth, although l have no light TO
tell you now said Peter when he mad
found his voice. Sidney is a lucky
fellow"
Elizabeth's heart seemed to hold a
bird that was singing a lifting love
song. You didn't ask me what kind
of an engagement there was between
Sidney and myself. 1t is to play
golf"
"%Elizabeth!" Peter was out of his
chair and bending over her. VIVA
do you can
"NNell, you never told me you loved
me and / was so tired waiting for
you"
There was another waiting WINE
Peter motioned the butler out ano
took the capital Of his own waiting
with interest added from the lovely
flushed face of the girl.
You were so POPULAR" began Peter
that 1 didn't dare"
Jealousy makes poor bait for you
doesn't it," demanded the girl.
Peter a his chat moved arouho
nv Elizabeth Even the round mahog-
any table put too great distance be-
tween them, he said.
rs this your favorite kind of cake?
asked Elizabeth when the dessert was
served. And when he answered IN the
affirmative. she added, "Ill get you,
mother to teach me o to make It,,
1t was an Illuminating remark te
the old butler. 1t vas an unmistak'
able announcement.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Distinctly Suspicious.

1t was during the maneuvers, a
British weekly tells us. that a soldier
vas being tried for shooting a chicken
on prohibited ground.
Look here, my man." said the ON
handing officer to the farmer who
brought the accusation, ARE you quite
certain that this man shot your bird?
Will you swear to it?"
mo, / won't do that" replied the
canny farmer, but l will say he's the
man l suspect of doing it."
That's not enough to convict a
man." retorted the officer, considerably
nettled. What raised your u.s.
picions?'
well, sir" replied the sturdy
farmer, as he slowly mopped his fore
head with his bandanna, Il saw i'm
on my property with a gun; then l
Acerd the gun go off; then l saw i'm
putting the chicken into his KNAPP
sack; and it didn't seem sensible
somehow to think the bird committed
suicide. Youths Companion.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Teaching by Example.

Farmer Ito country boarders)-Sor-
ry that you young folks got stung.
How'd it happen?
Spokesman-Well, you see we were
standing beside the beehive wondering
how the bees made honey. l guess
they must have overheard us, for they
came out and gave us a few points.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
SETTING THE CAPTAIN RIGHT
Wife Astonished That Husband Didn't.
Know That osteopath Was
Not a Fish.

When Mark Twain was at York
Harbor, Me-, an old fisherman, named
Captain Brooks, because one of the
humorists's best friends. One day
Mark dropped in on the old tar and
said: Captain Brooks, do you know
whether there Is an ~osteopath at the
harbor?"
"Wal." said the old captain, the
mebbe, but I amt never ketched one
yet, and I've been fishin' here nigh
onter forty years."
WELL said Mark, II guess I'll go
and inquire at the drug store"
That evening when Captain Brooks
reached home, he told his wife about
it, and she said:
You're a bright one. Jed Brooks;
that amt no fish; it's a bird"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
How 1. Happened.

Mr.. kellogg was always teasing his
wife; it vas strange that she did not
cftener suspect the pitfalls he pre-
pared for her. This time he came
home to dinner and said, gravely:
Young Whites wife gave it to him
hot and heavy this morning"
The Whites had been married but a
few months, and Mrs. kellogg prompt
ly scented a scandal.
"Fighting already? How dreadful"
she continued. Tell me about it."
oh. she Just gave him one of the
biscuits she made for breakfast" re-
piled her husband.-Youth's Compan.
ion.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26

cording to directions on the bottle and
she is cured of this trouble. She wa
all run down when she started taking
the Compound and her periods did not
come right. She was so poorly and
weak that l often had to help her dress
herself, but now she is regular and Il
growing strong and healthy. Mrs.
MARTIN HELvlG, Plover, Iowa.
Hundreds of such letters expressing
gratitude for the good Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has accom-
plished are constantly being received,
proving the reliability of this grand Old
remedy.
If you are i'll do not drag along and
continue to suffer day in and day out but
at once take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, woman's remedy for
woman's ills.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co. (conli.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by q
woman and held in strict confidence.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Deep KNOWLEDGE.
From the National Magazine.

FROM the Nalional Magazine.
At an interval during a resent ses-
sion Of the supreme eourt of an eastern
state, Judge -, turning TO an as
sociate on the bench. said:
by the way. you know sserythixs7
tell me SO and SO"
The Judge addressed replied: why
do you say almost?"
Whereupon the tadge said: II
haven't told you everything l know
yet"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Worst Yet 20 Come.

A Scotchman whose wife had gone .
away to live with her mother was met
by a friend who, in apparent symps~
thy, accosted him thus:
Man jamie! this is an awful thing
that has befallen you. It's a great
pity that your wife has gone and left
you"
Deed mani" quoth Jamie, shell
dae waur than that yet"
What waur can she do than that!'
anxiously inquired his friend.
She'll come back again." replied
Jamie, ruefully.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Serious Minded.

81 want you to meet a young friend
Of mine. The most serious-minded
man l know"
81 haven't any time to waste on
married men,"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-08-26
Mother OF
SCHOOL Girl
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkhami.
Vegetable Compound Re.
stored Her Daugh.
ter's Health.
Plover, Iowa. -"From a small cha
my 13 year old daughter had fem.ie

weakness. l spoke
to three DOCTOR
about it and they did
not help her any.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
vegetable Com
pound had been Of
great benefit to me,
so / decided to have
her give it a trial.
She has taken five
bottles of the Vege-
koh1o C1~~-..I
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29

Miss Mary Donavon Of Ovation.
IA, Minnesota. and Mr.. Edward
Burns Of this place. We're united in
marriage at Minneapolis Wednes.
day at the st. Anthony church,
Father kenney performed the cere.
mony. The young couple returned
to Mobridge Thursday and are re.
ceiving The congratulations Of
their many friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burns will remain in Mobridge for
a short visit with friends and rel.
atives after winch they will reside
on a claim about eight miles west
Of here.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29
Announcement

Having sold the Mobridge News
to Mr.. Roderick Weir, we at this
time wish to make this announces
ment to the people of the City of
Mobridge and vicinity, also our
out Of town patrons. That we
have always tried 10 run Il live and
up.to-date paper IN the interest Of
the city. When this paper was
purchased by the stockholders
soon after the town of Mobridge
was started il was with the view IN
mind of helping to make Mobrldge
a larger aud better town. The
stock holders never had in mind
the making OF any returns from
such investment only by boosting
tor our little city. and VT have
tried ut all times to do our best
along those lines. Not being pio-
tesSlOnal newspaper men has handl-
capped us. Anything OF a mallc-
ious nature which has gone into
print we hope the people Will for
give and forget as it has not been
our aim or intention at any time
to let anything be printed that was
in any way injurious to the people
or detrimental TO our City's inter.
eStS.
We wish TO thank the patrons
and hope that they will be liberal
patronizers with MIR. Weir and
help him to make the Mobridge
News "a success both financially
and in the interests Of our city.
Yours IN the best interest Of the
city.
MOBRIDGE PRINTING Co., Inc.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29
Society

Miss Lila Anderson and Mr..
Oluf Wamer. living northeast OF
Mobridge. were married last sun
day afternoon at the Norwegian
church, IN the presence Of only a
few very intimate friends and rela-
tives. Rev. Arner performed the
ceremony. The young couple
will spend IA few days visiting
friends and relatives in Campbell
county, after which they will 90 to
Mcintosh and reside on IA claim
near there. Their many friends
wish them Il long and happy mar
ried life.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29
BrisCo News

Fort Donaldson went to Glenham
Monday.
Tom RYE and family visited at
Molstads Sunday.
Ralph billy drove to Glenham
Tuesday afternoon.
Gerhard Anderson autoed to
Mobridge Monday.
Most Of the farmers are through
planting corn in this vicinity.
Fort Donaldson spent Sunday
Sunday at the Horseshoe ranch.
Alfred, Olaf and Louie Johnson
were seen in this vicinity Sunday.
Miss Christina PaulSon visited
with Amanda AmundSon Wednes-
day.
Another good shower of rain
Sunday evening, this looks good
for the crops.
Miss Amanda Amundson and
Christina Paulson were Glenham
shoppers Wednesday.
Lars Fadness, Melvin and Fena
Rye attended services at the Nor
wegian Church in Campbell Sun
day.
G. A. Oily and Pete Larson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Amundsor
were among those at Mobrldgt
Saturday.
Miss Malya Hough closed IA sue.
cessful term of school in thi,
district last Friday with a picnic
at the river.
Were YOU out working on the
Yellowstone Trail last Friday! Il
not you should have been. !
small crowd from this vicinity wa,
seen working.
a quiet wedding took place al
the Norwegian Church Sunda,
May "A. when Miss Laila, secont
Oldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
! +. q. Anderson, was united il
/ marriage to Mr.. Olaf Vammer
The bride is one of the most charm
ing young ladies of Brisco and vi
entity and is we'll liked by all who
know her. She taught school her
the past winter and has lived her
! all her life. The groom has ais,
+ always lived here and is one of tn,
l well liked young men in this vi
e entity. We sincerely wish thi
5 young couple a bright and happ,
y journey through life, and extern
y congratulations.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29

1t is all right for Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels to be economical
in his department, but he should
remember that the American Flag
is IA clear American product and
should never be made elsewhere
than in the United States, regard
less of how cheap they can be made
M England.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29

y pleasant social dance was CIV
en- in the Dykemau hall last Mon
day evening and all those present
report an enjoyable time.
90
The Teorey Orchestra gave one
of their usual good time dances
Friday evening. y large crowd
was present ana enjoyed the good
music.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29
Local News

4. II. Brown has started a five
room bungalow in the east part OF
town.
Mrs. f. j. Swanson and daught-
er Miss Elizabeth, we're visitors ut
the Hub City Saturday.
Miss Stephena Goldie OF Ram.
sey, Minnesota, has taken "A posi-
ton at the Star Bakery.
.AXel Olson, engineer on the C..
VI. x st. = Ry., is moving his
family here from Marmarth.
Mesdames +. NJ. Goodman, +.
NJ. Boyd and II. i. Ferguson
spent Thursday in Aberdeen.
Dr.. A. j. Rock of Aberdeen
spent Wednesday in our city. He
is an uncle of Dr. Rock OF tins
city.
Ruby Doud returned Wednesday
from an extended visit with her
sister Mrs NJ. NJ. Calvin of Mel
stone, Montana,
Miss Schow, Ass t. Principle in
the High school. departed We'd
ne>lay for her home at st. Panl
to spend her summer vacation.
Roy Nicewonger returned from
Faith Tuesday after an extended
visit with his parents at that place.
He will resume his duties at the
local roundhOuse next week.
DR.. G. IL. Twining spent Tues
day in Aberdeen. leaving there
Wednesday to attend the state
medical meeting at Watertown.
He is expected back tonight.
Mrs. ". L!hueh' WHO lori'erlS
resided here' puI no" VI lHfee
FORKS. Moiilaha' WAS 'he euesV VI
MISS lleilriegel the ia'Ver part Vi
last week SIZE feIurhee 10 lei
nome saturday.
VIVIAN Iulltzan, piano player
Wlth leorey ~ofcheStra' ielC "eo-
neSday Tor Nofth Dahot where lit
mas hlred OUT as a oase Dan pllch-
ef. MI. Ieorey VIII leaVe III ashor'
'lhe Tor poluts IN iowa
The Order of Owls held a regu-
lar meeting last Tuesday night
They have changed the meeting
night from Friday to Tuesday
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29
Church Notes
I'll UNITED CHURCH

REV. c. c. WARNER, pastor.
Sunday preaching services at
1919 a.. IN. and 500 p. m.
Topics: "A Lesson from the
Book of job" Made in the I'm
age of Cod
Sunday School at 1900 and En-
deavor Society at 200.
Children's Day Jane II.
Re V. G. G. Warner.
The pastors wife is shut in with
a trying Ease Of pleurisy. For the
present no company is the doe
tors order.
90
Parents wishing to have children
baptized should notify pastor
Warner at once TIE rite of infant
Baptism will be administered
Chiidren's Day at morning wor-
ship. n large number will be
presented.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29

We a hardly make mp our
mind rs To whether the spring All
or the enthusiastic Commercial
club meetings is to blame for the
get together meetings the bakers
have a kind of an after Monday
monopoly on, Oh. we'll, they
have a good defense as ii banker
and an editor began it. We are
going to get vaccinated.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29

w. h. Thompson, former sup
erintendent Of our schools, wife and
daughter Miss Leah, departed
Tuesday afternoon for Ashton,
where they will visit with friends
for a few days. They expect to
visit several points east of here be-
fore locating permanently.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29

have Il few especially good
bargains in house and lots. Some
are as good as there are in town
and others are more modest, prices
dropping to $500 90 orr little less.
Good terms. It is always advisable
to see me if YOU want to rent a
house. Nj. +. Woods.
(52 # o. .Ady.t.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

REV. j. kUSCH, PASTOR
Sunday. May 81. Whit.Sunday,
at 10: 30 a. m. and 500 p m. reg.
ular service. Monday, June l, at
500 p. m. Missionary meeting.
Every Sunday at 900 a. "a, Sun
day School, and every Saturday at
900 a. m. Catechism lessons-~.. 81.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-29

Attorney J. +. Clayton was a
Hub City visitor Tuesday.