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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
HAD TOLD THE EXACT TRUTH
Lectures "Outpourinp' Was Just ~
Had Beer Stated In His Letter
of Recommendation.

lecturer went to Yonkers with q
letter to a Yonkers citizen from O
man in New Rochelle and succeeded
in getting an engagement. His three
hour lecture proved dull. dry and un
Interesting. Next day Mr. Yonkers
met MIR. New Rochelle.
What did you mean" asked Yonk
ers. by recommending that lemon
lecturer"
Il didn't recommend him"
We'll, | just guess you did. I've
got your letter right here In my peck
ct"
Better read 1t over again-care
fully"
Mr. yonksrs did. 1t was purposely
noncommittal:
IL have heard Mr.. BIS lecture II
is RS interesting as 1t is instructive
"And it wasn't either" said Yonk
ers
Then the comparison holds" sale
New Rochelle.-N York World.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Educating Porto Rlcans.

When the United States took over
the island of Porto Rico fifteen years
ago there was there only one build
ing specially erected for school pur.
poses, the total school enrolment was
put at only 10000 children and their
attendance was irregular. More than
so per cent. of the entire population
could neither read nor write. Today
there are nearly 400 public school
buildings in Porto Rico and the school
enrolment is 10000. The percentage
OF illiteracy has been reduced more
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
How Did She Guess Il?

He was an ardent lover an Irish
lover, and practically penniless low
er. 1t was St. Patrick's eve aud in his
hand he bore pot Of real Irish sham
rock.
They were raised on the ould Sod"
he said, as he presented the pot to
Biddy. raised on the ould sod of Ire
land"
Sure, now Murphy" cried his lady
in delight, how really sweet of ye.
How perfect they are and how fresh.
Sure, 1 do believe that there's a little
dew on EN- yet"
Murphy flushed slightly. "Begorra,
l know there is" reluctantly confess
ed Murphy, but praise heaven it'll be
paid tomorrow"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
WHY THE GUEST DECLINED.
Hubby insisted That Ne Have Some
Sherry, But He Refused.

sherry, But He Refused.
AS It was his birthday, Smith was
allowed to take a friend home to din
ner. but his wife gave him strict or
ders that he must not offer his guest
sherry, as they had none In the house.
AS usual Smith forgot all about the
Injunction.
Won't you have a glass Of sherry,
old man." he said as the meal pro,
ceeded. The guest turned red and
stammered that he never drank it.
What rubbish" said Smith. 81
know that is not true Do try IT,"
The guest looked quite disturbed
mo. no! would much rather
not" he said imploringly, and turned
redder than ever.
When the evening was finished and
the guest had gone, Mrs. Smith said
to her husband:
why on earth did you press the
sherry, when l kept kicking you un-
der the table, too. to remind you that
there wasn't any,
Smith looked at her.
1T wasn't me you kicked, my
dear!" he said.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Original Definition.

For half an hour past the teacher
had been busy sowing the seeds of
knowledge, and realized that the
time had come at last for her to reap
the harvest
Now, boys" she asked, who can
tell me what an oyster is?"
For while silence filled the class
room. On all sides little brows were
puckered In strained effort at remem-
brance.
Then look Of knowledge began to
shine in little Tommy's eyes. Eager.
ly he raised his hand, and
Il know he cried. Its a fish built
ike a mutt"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Meat for the Hens.

The hen must have meat diet
plenty of oyster shell, and good ra-
ton of grains. She can utilize more
corn in the winter than she is able
to in the summer. Her body must
fed in the scratch material of straw
or leaves. Here she will get plenty
of exercise while she scratches for
her daily allowance of grain. A quart
of grain to fifteen hens is about right
when they have a dry mash before
them all the time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
A Goer0Ia Invasion.

IT'S been the dream Of the old
mans life to see Washin ton" said
The Billville matron, IAN now he's
A-goin thar, an I'm a-~oin' with
him. I won't be u, known thar he
says, fer I've been a member of six
Georgia legislatures, an any one OF
'em could beat congress a-raisin' OF
the place whar Satan lives at an a.
dom Of nuthin'! But what we want
to see most Is the place whar they
make the money, an find out how
come an why we don't git our share
OF it-"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
For the Heather.

He was rich, millionaire In fact.
He was also a church member. But
he did not approve of foreign mis-.
sions. One Sunday at church, when
the collection was being taken up for
these missions, the collector ap
preached the millionaire and held out
the collection bag. The millionaire
shook his head
Il never give to missions" he, whis
pered
Then take something out of the
bag. sir" whispered the collector.
The money is for the heather"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Safety Pocket.

A Brockton man was seen standing
at corner, serene as usual after
lunch. But friend approaching no
ticed that the flap on one side coat
pocket was pinned down by a regu-
lar blanketsized safety pin.
What's the matter? 'Fraid Of
pickpockets?" was, asked.
Not much. l got it locked up SO
can't get in myself. Kept putting
things in it all the morning. The
pocket has hole in 1t big enough
for a monkey wrench to drop
through"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03

W. - o"'tn' der Oodd's Kidney
Pills cured me of that and the, Kidney
Trouble. take Dodd's Kidney Pills
now to keep from having Backache. !
am Y years old and farmer. You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial.
and you may use my picture in con-
nection with It," Correspond with Mr..
Smith about this wonderful remedy.
Dodd's Kidney Pills, 50c. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co..
Brlalo. N. Y. Write for Household
HintAs also music of National Anthem
(Englisfra pd German words) and reci-
pes for dainty dishes. All 8 sent free.
Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Light In Dairy Barn.

The dark dairy stall is more likely
to be In evidence during the winter
months than in the summer, as some
farmers seem to think the barn must
be closed as tightly as possible. Still,
light Is not only an essential to com.
Portable quarters, but darkness has a
deteriorating effect on the general
health of the herd, the eyesight being
especially affected.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
"Simon Pure.u

Simon Pure was the name of a char.
acter in a comedy entitled "A Bold
Stroke for a Wife" by Mrs. Centlivre,
an English actress and dramatist
t1667-1T23). The plot of the play
turned on the identity of Simon Fure
as against person who assumed his
name in counting a girl, thus empha
sizing the real Simon Pure. which be
came-a slang PIN, ..
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk Of her private illness to woman I.
thus has been established a confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published a
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
dental letters to get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds of thousands
of them in their files will attest
Out of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, it is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
Ing is asked in return except your good
will, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor.
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., ICON
fidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
Obtainable by mail. Write for
1T today.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03

not think / would be
alive today II 1t
were not for Dodd's
XII d n ey Pills. I
strained my back
about forty years
ago. which left 1t
very weak. ! was
troubled with inflam-
nation of the blad-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
An Easy Job.

What are you doing now, Bill?"
I'm collecting"
collecting what?"
"My thoughts"
Gosh! you always were lucky in
striking an easy job."-Boston Tran
script.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Stick to One Breed.

Don't change breeds. Keep the one
you have and try to improve It, Let
the fellow with the other breed do
his own experimenting.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Uncltured.

Il have found out one thing about
that Mrs. Newcome. Whoever she is,
she has never moved in good So
ciety.'
How do you know that?"
She shakes hands as if she meant
IL
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03

be advisable to build frame build
ing, and in such places a building can
possibly be put up for about half what
1t costs to build more substantial
one.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
No Room for Criticism.

We've no grounds for accusing for
eigners of loving empty honors so
long as a man over here remains
willing to run for the senate on a
Bull Moose ticket Washington
Post
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
A Tip.

The Diner.-Guess I'll order Of that
lamb stew. | see the proprietor eat.
ing it, so it must be good.
The Waiter-keep away from It,
Hes tightwad and eats. only what
he can't sell.-Chicago News
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
In Ante-Reno Qaxa

well, Thomas" said father what
did you learn at Sunday school to-
day?"
Nothing"
"Oh, surely there was some informa.
ton for YOU"
well. Solomon hasn't lost any OF
his wives"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Fathers Advice.

II told father loved you more than
any girl I've ever met
And what did your father say?"
He said to try and meet some more
girls"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
A GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr.. W. D. Smith, Ethel, Ky. writes:
shave been using Dodd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03

To be happy is of far less conse.
Quence to the worshipers of fashion
than to appear so-Colton.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03

Too many of us kick before VI
know where the shoe pinches.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03

than IA per cent and is rapidly low
ering.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
Familiarity.

Does he know her very well?"
HE must. overheard him telling
her that she ia getting fat"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-03
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands Have BeenHelped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.
Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate

promptly with the
W o m a n 8 private
correspondence de-
partment of the Ly-
dia E. Pinkham Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by a
woman and held in
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-02

The lady who had charge OF a GER
tain village postofnce was strongly
suspected of tampering with parcels
entrusted to her care. One day a
rosy-eheeked youngster, dressed in
his best clothes, entered the Office and
carefully laid a huge slice Of iced
cake on the counter.
With my sister the brides COM
pHments, and viii you please eat as
much as you CAM" he said.
The pOstmistress smiled delight
fully.
How very kind Of the bride to re-
member me-" she cried. did she
know of my weakness for wedding
eager"
"She did" answered the youngster
coldly, "and she thought she'd send
you a bit Of it this afternoon, just to
take the edge OF your appetite before
she posted any boxes to her friends"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-02
YES, WHY?

For a solid hour the captain had
been lecturing on @HThe Duties Of a
Soldier" and he thought that now
the time had come for him to test the
results Of his discourse.
Casting his eye around the room
he fixed on Private Murphy as his
first victim.
Private Murphy" he asked, why
should a soldier be ready to die for
his country"
The Hishman scratched his head
for a while; then an Negotiating and
enightening smile fitted across his
face.
Sure, captain" he said, pleasant
ly, you're quite right. Why should
hep"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-02
A GOOD CROWD

my fther is dead" said a leading
man in a heartlbroken voice. I'VE
buried him today"
Was there a large attendance?"
asked a friend. Then a smile Of de-
light flashed into the bereaEed lead
ing mans face.
Large attendanee!" he cried. my
boy, we simply turned 'em away
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-02
AN OBITUARY

During a concert tour of the late
Theodore Thomas and his orchestra
one Of the musicians died, and the
following telegram was Immediately
dispatched to the parents Of the de-
ceased:
John Black died suddenly today.
Advise by wire as to disposition"
In a few hours the answer was re-
sseived reading as follows:
we r brOken-hearted; his dis
position was a rowing one"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06

Nix liberal patronage enjoyed express
happenings that will mger memory
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06
CORSETS.

Corsets-New goods, de-
Sirable models. Anniyer-
Sary price, for tomorrow,
98c.
Special Corsets of diScon-
tinued models. $500, $3.50
value, tomorrow, $1.48.
Royal Worcester, Hen
derSon'S, front lace COrSetS,
Anniversary price, $3.50.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

and ably written paper by Mrs. n.
Il. Gunderman on Home Tasks
for Children the leading subject
of the evening. The discussion
following Mrs. Gunderman' paper
was led by Mr.. j. h. Smith who
spoke earnestly in behalf of proper
home training of children w
this way was brought IL the par
ent side of the subject. y humer
Gus reading by Mrs. +. +. Haynes
left the audience in excellent
spirits to listen neXtto the teachers
side OF the subject OF home tasks.
Miss GuldsetlI, teacher of the
eight grade, presented her paper
which was well received. Miss
Mary Hotter led in the next dis
cuSsion and emphasized the import.
ance Of carefully selected home
reading when home tasks are fin
ished and children are restless. "A
vocal solo. The Love | Knew by
Miss Agnes Hotter completed the
program, and after a few necessary
plans made for the next meeting
the company adjourned. 1t is
hoped that many more parents will
avail themselves of the privilege
of helping to maintain the interest
of these good parent, teachers
meetings. The next meeting will
be held in about a month and an
other good program is under con-
sideration. All parents and those
interested in the welfare of our
schools are requested to come out.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

In a recent report by the inter
state commerce commission charges
are made that the book of accounts
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul railway aud It's subsidiary,
the Chicago. Milwaukee and PUget
Sound. has been - manipulated rs
to mlslcud the public and tend 10
create IL more favorable market for
the securities OF the road. Various
Instances OF unlawful overstatement
OF income were eited IN the report
Officials Of the road explain that
the irregularities found in the
accounting system OF the road
result from lack Of familiarity on
the part OF the company comptrol-
Ter aud his assistants with the
requirements OF the commission.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

1t is conceded by all parties tn
the majority OF the republican,
voters i'm Walworth county Will
support Hon. Chas. +. Burke IN
his candidacy for the nomination
as United State Senator. The same
condition is said to be true through
out the entire state. During Mr..
Burke's years of public service he
has constantly sought to advance
the interests Of South DAKOTA, has
paid special attention to protecting
the rights and aiding in the passage
of laws that would prove beneficial
to the settlers in the homestead
country. The majority OF the
voters are aware of these facts and
have paid little, if any, attention
to the mass of lies and lnsinuations
cast at him by the pack OF once
hungry politicians who + taking
an active part in the Crawford
campaign against Mr.. Burke. The
politicians and corporations do not
like Mr.. Burke BECAUSE he refuses
10 work for their interests.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

The city election, which will be
held on Tuesday, April II, is
receiving very little consideration
from the voters at this time. The
Importance of the primaries, to be
held on March "A, has pushed the
municipal questions into the back
ground. After the primary the
city election will come into the spot
light and before the arrival of April
81 their will without doubt he
several candidates for the position
of police commissioner. the only
official to be elected this year
unless some one on more OF the
present board of commissioners
should resign prior to the day OF
election. Two or three men are
already reported to be seeking the
place of police commissioner, but
the voters are withholding promis.
es of support until the candidates
have all announced themselves.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13
Republican State Ticket.

For United States Senator-
Charles n. Burke OF Pierre
For Congrcssm,u-
First district, Ri. Mood of sioux Fails
second district, Frank McNulty fAberd"eh
For Governor
II. X. Anderson. of Mitchell
For Lieutenant Governor
rs Everitt OF Rcdhcid
For Auditor
A. kellar OF Gregory
For Secretary of Sutess
Frank Glasner Of Tyndnll
For State Treasurer
j. W. Harris of MobrIdle
For Commissioner OF school ana Public
Lands
Conrad kornmaLn OF Garrison
For Attorney GenernI-
Asa Forest. Jr.. OF Canton
For superintendent OF Public lnstrUctloh-
Fred l.. Shaw OF Huron
For Railroad commissioner
second district. o :. OpheimtoI Ni-,'t"h
For National committeeman
Dick Hanley of Mitchell
For Chairman of State Central committee
i. l.. Iockhart of Pierre
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

Every registered republican
voter, who is interested in advanc-
ing the interests of the republican
party, will make special effort to
attend the primaries on March "A
and east his ballot Cor United States
Senator in favor of Chas. ii.
Burke. BY doing this the voter
will be showing his disapproval of
gangism, corrupt politics and cor
poratiOn controlled Office holders.
MI. Burke's years of eXperienc IN
important public office and intel
lectual qualifications make him a
valuable man to represent the
people of South Dakota at Wash.
ingtOn.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

In another column of this paper
will be found q notice from the
board of health notifying property
owners that they must cleanup
their premises before April l or
the board will do it and charge the
expenses against the property.
There are several disgraceful spots
in the business section of the city
where ashes, garbage and other
refuse have been dumped during
the winter months. That these
alleys and back lots are unslghtly'
is small matter IN comparison TO
their danger to the public health.
The action of the board OF health
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

The republican voter who casts
his ballot ut the primary election
for j. w. Harris OF Mobrldge. fer
state treasurer. will be aiding in
the nomination Of a man who is
capable. experienced in conserva-
tive business practices and III every
way fitted TO AYE for the Office III
a most satisfactory manner.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13
Local News
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Postmaster Vawter has been
making a few repairs in the floor
in front of the box section.
Wednesday night there was an
almost complete eclipse of the moon
which attracted considerable atten-
ton.
The government weather bureau
predicts that we are to have a
period of warm weather, with
sunshine, during the coming week.
Atty. j. E. Clayton went to
Aberdeen Tuesday morning where
he attended to business matters.
He returned to this city Wednes-
day night.
The interior appearance of the
j. +. Comstock store has been
greatly enhanced during the past
week by a force of painters and
decorators.
Will Wrigley, who is stopping
ut Glenham for the present and
looking after their lumber yard
there. Sundayed with his folks in
Mobridge.
Frank Swaine, a business man
of Mcintosh, spent Tuesday night
in the city. He left Wednesday
morning on the Mobridge- Isatel
train for Timber Lake.
Mrs. c. A. Smith left Tuesday
for Tulare. From there she ac-
companied her brother to the
hospital at Rochester, Minnesota,
where he will undergo an operation.
X. G. Anderson, a we'll known
business man of Glenham, was
attending to business matters in
the city Tuesday. During his stay
in M0bridge Mr.. Anderson made
THE NEWS a pleasant call.
e.. l.. Jackson, editor of the
Ipswich Tribune, has been very ill
with pneumonia during the past
couple of weeks. Bro. jackson
has many friends who hope for his
complete recovery at an early date.
Atty. r.. j. Murphy of Lennon
was among the business visitors in
the city Saturday. Mr.. Murphy is
a candidate for Judge in the Twelfth
district against the present incum-
bent Judge Il. l.. Dillman. Mr..
Murphy is making all active cam.
paign and stated that he was we'll
pleased with the chances for his
success.
The ladies Of the United Aid
society are preparing a sumptuous
meal for all who attend their
Irish Stew supper in the base.
ment of the United church on the
evening of Tuesday, March L..
The members of this society are
noted for being excellent cooks and
supper on the 18th is sure to be in
keeping with their past successful
efforts.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

This picture illustrates Soy beans
growing on the South Dakota Elk
pertinent Station field. This also
is "a legume crop and can be used
either for forage or grain or both,
but differs from the Canadian pea
in being able to resist high temper
allure and not being able to resist
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

in making effort to cleanup the
city will meet the approval Of all
citizens interested in keeping the
city clean and protecting the
good health of the community.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-13

For Sale: Lot IL, Block p,
Fairview Add, to MObridge, 4
blocks north and 3 east of the
depot, Price 4l75. Cash or terms.
Alva Remster,
as IT q Aberdeen, s. D.