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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07
NO WAR TAX ON
CANADIAN LANDS
UntruthfuI Reports Circulated by
Interested Parties.

OBTAINING a peighbor at the expense
Of the truth does not help those who are
guilty of the practice, and it may be
said that those spreading false re-
ports about Canadian lands, in the
hope that they may secure customers
for their own, will certainly fail Of
their purpose. False statements so
maliciously circulated will sooner or
later be disproved. And, as in the
case of the lands Of Western Canada,
the fertility Of which is now So we'll
known to people of every state in the
United States, the folly of this work
shows an exceeding short sighted
ness on the part of those guilty of the
practice.
The present war has given some of
these people the opportunity to exer-
else their art, but in doing it they are
only arousing the curiosity of those
who read the statements and a trifing
investigation will only reveal their un-
truthfulness.
A very foolish statement has re-
Gently appeared in a number of pa
pers, reading in part as follows:-
1T is believed that as a result of the
war tax on land imposed by the Cana
dian Government a number of former
Dakota farmers who went to the Brit.
ish Northwest will be compelled to re-
turn to the United States. Informa-
ton has been received that the tax
will amount to about $500 for each
farm of 160 acres, which in the case
of many of the former residents Of the
two Dakotas would practically amount
to ~confiscation."
To show that the public has doubt
ed. hundreds Of inquiries have been
made the Government at Ottawa,
Canada, only to bring out the most en-
phatic denial. A full -ledged lie Of this
kind has, Of course, only a short life.
and will tell in the end against those
who forge it and spread 1t, but, as a
Winnipeg paper points out. 1t is most
complimentary to the agricultural pos
sibi1ities of Western Canada to find
that rival farming propositions need
audacious mendacity Of this descrip-
ton to help them.
VvA0C A6 Su0 AuIu ZIG 006hdICuOs
wan Government has authorized a levy
of $40 per quarter section on unculti-
waited lands owned by non-residents.
The Alberta Government has imposed
a Provincial tax of 10 mills on the as
sessed value of all uncultivated lands.
There are some special applications of
these taxes, but the main provisions
are as above. Those vacant lands
held by non-residents in Western Can
ada form n grave problem. They are
making for poor communities, poor
schools and poor social and economic
conditions generally. BY having them
cultivated the owners as we'll as the
districts in which they are located
will benefit alike. 1t is for this reason
that the Government has recently
asked the cooperation of the non.resi-
dents. The high price Of grain for
some years to come. and the general
splendid character of Western Canada
land will! make the question we'll
worth Observation-Disclosures
II you have lost your job don't be
discouraged. Adam also lost his, and
see how celebrated he is today as the
rnRn1f.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07
Parliamentary.


Brcwn-Where's that flyer l laid on
the table a moment ago?
Mrs. Brown-You never expected to
see that again. did you?
Brown-And why not?
Mrs. Brown-You told me that in
parliamentary practice, when a bill
is laid on the table, it is seldom heard
OF again.-Harper's Bazaar.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07

Over 10000 packages Of Aliens Foot Ease. the
sntasepsic powder to shake into your shoes, are
che Front because il rests the feet. n;usp a.; e.
stent relief to Corns and Bunions,h hot, swollen
sch,ng, tender feet, and makes walking EASY.
accept any substitute. ADV. UNI
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07
OF Two Evils.

Sillicus-Some men are sorry they
are married, and some are sorry they
are not.
Cynicus-Well. it's better to be
sorry you are not than sorry you
are.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07
No Uncertainty

The Eskimos have a very peaceful
life"
Yes. They know pretty we'll what
kind of weather it is going to be with
out waiting for any tips from the
ground hog"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07

SUCCESS.
Bessie A Stanley

Bessie a. Stanley.
II has achieved success who has
much, who has gained the respect
OF intelligent men. the trust Of pure
women and the love OF little chill
oren; who has filled his niche and
accomplished his task; who has left
n world better than he found it.
perfect poem. or a escued soul:
who has never lacked appreciation
or earth's beauty or failed to ex-
press II: who has looked for the
best in others and given them The
best he had: whose life was an in
SEPARATION. his memory a benedic-
ton.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07
SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS.
Mr.. j. M. Sinclair of Olivehill.
Tenn. writes: II strained my back,
which weakened my kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and

Inflammation "
the bladder. La
ter l became so
much worse that
1 consulted. q.
doctor, who said
that had Dia-
betes and that
my heart was af-
fected. / suffer-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07

II you have lost your job don't be
discouraged. Adam also lost his, and
see how celebrated he is today as the
result.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07

Why it tlatters a woman to be told
that she looks like an actress is moro
than a man can understand.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07

Some mensgo-to church Just to get
sway DomshQIns.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07

Superstition is what prompts a per-
son to believe a horseshoe over the
door has more virtue than a lock and
key.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07

Mr.. J. M. Sinclair. ed for four
and was in a state and very
much depressed. The doctors medi-
cine didn't help me. so l decided to
try Dodds Kidney Pills, and l cannot
say enough to express my relief and
thankfulness. as they cured me. Dia-
mond Dinner Pills cured me Of Con-
stipation."
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. Del box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
SOC. per box.-Adv.
Just That.
The Germans are going to mobil-
ize the elephants in a menagerie for
heavy work. That's a new line, isn't
it?"
Quite SO; : sort of trunk line"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-07
At the Races,

THAT horse was pulled"
yes, and 1 was plucked."-Balti.
more American.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
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Ed Oldham shredded corn for
Frank Kircher last week.
Alvina Hartung spent over Sunday
with her sister in Sank Centre.
Mr.. Alderman took load of on
ions to Long Prairie last Monday.
- Verna Martin has been laid up the
last few days with a lame shoulder.
The Martin Brothers finished their
/. threshing and pulled their rig in last
week.
Winter has made its appearance by
the first snow fall of the season last
Wednesday.
Mrs. w. S. Martin left for La
Porte last Monday where she will Wis
it with her parents for few weeks.
T. There will be shadow social and
program in Dist. Fl, or the Kircher
district, next Wednesday evening, the
oath of November. Everybody come.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. G.. Otto and par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, and Mr..
and Mrs. F. Peterson spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Wahlstrand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Martin and son
Roy; Mrs. S. A. Christie and children,
Mrs. Frank Martin, Victor Lynquist,
and Victor Nelson were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Martin and
family Sunday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
PRIMARY Law TO HIGH COURT
Schmahl Will Ask Justices For An
Opinion on Preference Primary
Law of This State.

st. Paul, Nov Minnesota's pres
idential preference primary law, the
only one of its kind, may be taken to
the supreme court for test of it's
constitutionality and perhaps be
thrown aside as useless and unwork-
able
Under Minnesota's preference pri-
mary law the first election was to be
held March IA, next, but Secretary of
State Julius Schmahl announced TO-
day that it was unavoidable and un-
doubtedly would have to be taken to
the supreme court for ruling.
''It is very fine theory" said
Schmahl, "but have been laying
awake nights figuring out a way to
put it into practice.
If the law is held valid, Minnesota
will be the battling ground for the
presidential candidates next March
just as North Dakota, Illinois, and
Ohio were the popular battling ground
for public favor during the national
election of 1918. The reason for this
early battle of the political lights is
to secure the first blood in prepare.
ton for the fights to a finish at the
November election. Minnesota, if the
law is held valid, will be the first
state to register the trend of popular
favor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
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The lake is frozen over.
Chas. Doolittle was a caller at the
lake on Sunday.
Mildred Jardine visited with Miss
Martha Wolfe on Monday.
Albert Willard of Sank Centre at
tended Sunday School on Sunday.
Toby Engle of Sank Centre hauled
wood for Geo. Hudson on Monday.
Elmer Hylaman of Sank Centre
visited with Henry Anderson on Sun
day.
Miss Emma Weber visited with
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Madsen on Sun
day.
John Kortan and family visited his
brother Chas Kortan and family on
Sunday.
r. Elliott was a business caller at
the Hooper farm north of town on
Sunday.
Mr.. REESE and family of Westport
were visitors at the Kennedy home on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lloyd and son
Henry visited friends at the lake on
Sunday.
Mr.. Murray and his brothers from
Wisconsin visited with C. w. Hutchin-
son on Sunday.
Geo. Tank who has been absent for
a fortnight visiting friends in North
Dakota, returned home on Saturday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
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D SOUTH SAUK CENTRE

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John Bromenschenkel is on the sick
list.
Joe Weiner assisted Geo. Ehr with
his new barn recently.
Mrs. Frank Unger spent Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Henry Botz.
Mike Kahn and C. D. Marshall were
business callers in this vicinity last
week.
Frank Weiner and sister Barbara.
spent Sunday evening at Frank I'm.
gers.
May Meyer, and Aaron Breher Wis,
tied at Albert Bromenschenkel's place
Sunday evening.
Joe Radamacher was seen in thi>
vicinity several times this week will
his new Ford car.
z Prof. Leo Miller assisted Frank I'm
ger during threshing Friday and Sun
day of last week.
Fl Threshing is nearly completed in
this locality, the grain turning out
better than ever before. On the farm
of J. A. Caughren 1920 bushels ane
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OUT
The Bemidji Meeting Next Month Will
Plan Campaign for Amend
ment No. 1.

Bemidji, Nov. 16.-The sixth annual
meeting of the Northern Minnesota
Development Association will take
place in Bemidji Dec. and 10.
Plans will be made at this meeting
for the fight to put over amendment
No. 1.-The reclamation amendment
which was amendment No. 8" last
year. The program arranged for the
two days is as follows:
Thursday, Dec. 8.
10 a. m.-Call to order, President
Charles T. Kelley, Menahga; invoca-
ton, Rev. Ira D. Alvord, Bemidji; adj
dress of welcome, Mayor William Nc
Cuaig, Bemidji; response, presidents
annual address, Charles T. Kelley,
Menahga; annual report of secrtary,
George D. Mccarthy, Duluth; report
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18

on the farm of Frank Unger 1920
bushels were threshed, which is more
than twice as much as last year.
Joe Schloegel, Paul Miller, Leo I'm
ger, Joe Tillman, Lew and Theo.
Bromenschenkel visited at F. J. Min
cites Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard Nathe and
son, Arnold of Ruthland, N. D., are
visiting the lady's parents, Mr.. and
and Mrs. L. P. Unger.
Geo. Minette, Aaron Breher, Wiz
and Geo. Ceynar, Mary Meyer and
Frank Weiner attended the Weiner.
Jenc wedding dance at Padua Tues.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller ant
family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank I'm
ger, Ed and and Frank Bromenschen
KEEL spent Sunday at Alex Bromen
schenkel's home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
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Louis Weiner spent Sunday at the
Matthew Sanders home.
Miss Christine Heieie spent the
weekend at her parental home.
Emil Weiner called at the A. J.
Molitor home Thursday evenin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jenc called at
the latter's parental home Sunday.
Hylgard Hendrickson called at the
M. Sanders home Friday evening. !
Stephen Judge who has spent the
last few weeks in the Dakotas, return
ed home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Sanders and Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Judge visited at the
Stephen Judge home Sunday.
The Spaeth-Krebsbach wedding
dance held in Padua Tuesday evening
was largely attended and enjoyed i'm
mensely.
Quite number from this vicinity
attended the kitchen shower held in
honor of Miss Susie Spaeth last
Thursday evening and also one on
Sunday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
! COUNTRY NEWS /;
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I ITEMS FROM LIVE CORREs-
PONDENTS OF RURAL
COMMUNITIES
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Quite snow storm prevailed Mon
day. -
Jack Irwin was Sank Centre Wis
itor Monday.
Dolly Simpson was a Sank Centre
visitor Monday.
Alma Smith is spending few
weeks in Minneapolis.
Mrs. John Kane is visiting friends
and relatives in Iowa.
Myrtle Breest of English Grove is
assisting Mrs. H. W. Bishop with her
housework.
Oscar Johnson of Brandon is visit
ing his brother John and family for
a few days.
Miss Minnie Johnson left Tuesday
morning for an extended visit with
relatives in Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burrow drove to Glen
wood Friday and spent the day with
their son and wife.
A. E. Brecount went to Sank Cen
tire Saturday morning and spent Sun
day with his family.
Mrs. Buchholz entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Kruger and Mr.. and Mrs. c. C..
Thoen Thursday at a 6 o'clock tea.
DR.. Alexandra wired from Kinks
vile, Mo-, that Mrs. A. E. Johnson
went through the operation fine which
will be glad news to her many friends.
TIE pupils of the Westport school
will give Thanksgiving program at
the M. W. Hall, Tuesday, evening,
Nov. g, Adults rs cents and children
40 cents.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
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Frank lager spent Friday evening
with Harry Veeder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Tillman called
on Willie Dollhouse Sunday after
noon.
Ben Lindeman entertained num-
Der of his friends Sunday afternoon
and evening.
There is still weeks threshing to
do in this vicinity and we are looking
for good weather.
Bert Morgan and sister spent Sun
day with their uncle, Henry Steir and
family in Belgrade.
Miss Emma Writ from Grove Lake
is spending few weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. John Telling.
Nettie jaeger killed the first musk
rat for the season AS to how she did
it! We don't know. But the fact re-
mains that its dead,
Misses Mayme and Elizabeth jaeger,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Math ia
ger, both employed in suburban towns
of Chicago, the former in Highland
Park and the latter in Willmette,
went on two weeks vacation, taking
in the sights in South Chicago and
Batavia; from there they took a trip
through the dells of Wisconsin, visit
ing relatives and friends in Mil
waukee, Port Washington, Random
Lake, Dacada and Sheboygan. The
weather was fine. Most of the trip
was made in a car.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18

New Bronze Boots with cloth
tops to match, per pair $500
Pat. Leather Boots with the new
Midnight blue kid tops at $500
New Dull Kid button and lace
boots, made in the new long
vamp lasts, $3.50 and $500
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18
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Mrs. Geo. Bowman is visiting at the
home of A. Davis.
S. Jones transacted business in
Sank Centre Wednesday.
The social at A. M. Davis was we'll
attended and receipts were $11.95.
A stork shower will be given at
the home of Paul Domke Thursday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bottomley re-
turned to their homes at Winnebago
Monday after weeks visit with the
lady's brother and family, the Jones.
Don't forget the basket social at
Lyman Prairie church this Friday
evening, in benefit of rural school.
Everybody come and bring basket.
A nice program is being prepared by
the school children.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18

of agricultural committee, Otto L.
Bergh, Grand Rapids, credentials and
resolutions committees.
1880 p. m.-Address, advertising
as a Force in Development" Charles
II. Macintosh, Duluth; report of
committee on rural credits, C. R.
Middleton, Baudette, chairman; re-
port of committee on amndment No.
l, P. H. McGarry, Walker, chairman;
The Task Before Us-The Campaign
for Amendment No. L." L. H. Nord,
International Falls; address, "The
Health of the Pioneer" I. ]. Murphy,
M. D., st. Paul, executive secretary
Minnesota Public Health association.
In the evening the delegates and
other visitors will be entertained by
the Bemidji Commercial club.
Friday, Dec. 10.
$50 a. m.-"The Boys and Girls
Potato Contest Professor T. A.
Erickson, st. Paul; address, The
Commercial Club in the Small City,
]. P. Hardy, secretary Commercial
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18

Cincinnati, O.-Archbishop Moeller.
OF the Roman Catholic church, in a.
statement to the Ohio Temperance So
clety, says he is opposed to prohibi--
ton OF the liquor traffic and believes,
that well regulated saloon is not un-
desirable.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18

club, Fargo, N. D.; reports of CONF
mittees, election of officers and
choice of the next meeting place.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-11-18

STOVE PIPE AND ELBOWS FOR
10 CENTS AT G. HILLERUD &
co. adv
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-12-16

The tax tables printed on the first page will be a reveEa-
ton to many. 1t is toe seldom that an analysis of the ex-
~penditure of tax money is made, thus allowing agi-
tators to get an audience when they unstintingly criticize
the taxing powers. We have heard much in this county
and as the campaign draws nearer we will hear more
about the alleged extravaganza of county officials. A study
Of the table presented should make such persons harmless.
Much has been said in certain quarters about the great
expenditure of state money. The table does not show it.
When the state board of equalization met it fixed the
amount of state taxes this county should pay, and the
county commissioners as they are compelled by law, made
a levy that would raise this amount. Reference to the
table will disclose that Power county pays as much for
state purposes as it pays for the salaries and expenses of
its own officers, all court expenses, rent, light, heating,
board of prisoners, printing, publishing, blank books, fur
niture, in fact everything that makes up the running ex-
penses of a county government. The comparison will make
it plain that there is no extravaganza nor waste.
The bond interest is a fixed charge that is not under the
control of the officials, and they can neither raise nor
lower it. They can only levy a tax sufficient to meet it as
it accrues
Tie road and bridge levy is the heaviest of all the coun-
ty levies. Seven years ago or less, where there are now
developed and developing farms, and where traffic is
growing heavier and heavier each year, there were no
roads at all. Like everything else in a new country, roads
have to be created. And like everything else, they cost
money. They cannot be dispensed with. Poor roads cost
more than good ones. Time is money to the farmer the
same as to the business man. The present road and bridge
taxes on property thirty cents on each 500 of valuation.
This levy could be reduced only at the expense of the peo-
pie who use roads, and would result in a loss to the people
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-12-16
are takni from the November number:

There is one thing | am very anxious Tor you 70 uhder-
stand, towit: The American Falls country, or any other
part of Idaho for that matter, is going to be a large ROBUST
disappointment to you if you are a human amman VINO ex-
poets to get rich loafing about the pool halls IN town or
sitting around in the shade OF the wood shed cnew1ng
hammered tobacco and cussing about hllgh taxes or Cos
siping about your %neighbOrS who are busy leasing. Cne
earth to give up it's hidden stores of wealth. No, sir, there
Amt no use dodgin' the inevitable, psychological, triple
action, sure as heaven, truth, y cant GIT a durned DIT
more from the earth in this country without Workln imam
y can back in OF Barry county, Missoury! The last thing
in tn world l want t. do is to deceive a trustin, confidin'
critter like you. If y eat in this neck o tn woods y got
t. work or else hornswoggle some other cnump into dom
it for y. That amt fiction-thats the truth
People who haven't been there just naturally haven't the
slightest idea of the amount of land scattered around out
doors in the American Falls country that is still to be
made productive-that is still a virgin opportunity for
men and women who have ambition in them to do what
God intended they should when He created them, redeem
and make useful the earth. If l told you there were close
to a million acres out there in that corner of Idaho that are
yet to b. made productive, that are capable of being made
to yield good crops of food commodities-wel you would
probably say l were a liar. Say it you son-of-a-gun, but
grin, Pm telin' you there are.
There are great turkey possibilities out in the Ameri-
can Falls country. The climate is dry. There is gravel
enough so that grit is available, there are on occasions
several grasshoppers scattered around, the stubble fields
afford splendid fall fattening material. Yes, I've conclud-
ed that some day when they get their turke herds bred up
till the turkey population is a little more numerous there
will be a lot of money smeared around among the ranch
ers of the American Falls country along about Thanks
ed that some day when they get their turkey herds bred up
giving time from the turkey industry.
---O-
The Republican National convention will be held in
Chicago June 7. At that time the next president Of the
United States will be named.
President Wilson and Mrs. Norman Gait will be mar
RED Saturday. After that time we will have to look to
Congress to furnish our Washington news.
Austria does not take kindly to the diplomatic repre-
sensations made by our government relating to her sub
marine nolicv