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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14
BASEBALL
Southern League.

Little Rock ,, Mobile 0. Men mphis 6. Atlanta 0. New Orleans 6, Nashville 1. Birmingham 3, Chattanooga L
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14
National League.

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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07
BUILDING
IN BROON|NGS
LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS MADE
HERE DURING THE PAST
TWELVE MONTHS
IMPROVEMENTS WILL TOTAL 100000
Several New Business Blocks and
Many New Residences Bring the
Total Up-1915 Prospects

The following building figures indi.
cate better than mere words the gen.
eral prosperity Of Brookings during
1914. 1t will be seen that the total
nearly reaches the 100000 mark.
These figures take into account only
the larger improvements and the many
small improvements, such as garages,
barns, additions to houses, etc., are
not listed. There have been many of
such small improvements that will
bring the total building expenditures
for the year well over the 100000
mark.
The figures:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07
LEGISLATURE
IN SESSION
STATE LAWMAKERS CONVENED
ON TUESDAY FOR FOUR
TENTH SESSION
GOVERNOR BYRNE DELIVERS MESSAGE
Reviewing Work of His Administra-
ton and Presenting Needs of the
State to the Law-Making Bodies
Pierre. January 9Th, 1915.

Pierre, January 9th, 1915.
At noon today the Fourteenth ses-
sion of the South Dakota legislature
convened. The senators gathered
first in their wi chamber, with the
old officers presiding while the oath
of office was administered by one of
the justices of the supreme court. At
the same hour the house met across
the corridor in it's own chamber. The
oath of Office was taken, after which
the senators filed in to meet with the
house in joint session. Presiding
Judge Mccoy Of the supreme court
then administered the oath of Office
to Governor Frank M. Byrne and the.
other state elective officers, ~whereupon
Governor Byrne personally read his
rather exhaustive message.
This evening occurred the Cover
nor's reception and inaugural ball.
This is the one big social event of
South Dakota politics and everyone
of political prestige in the state was
present, almost every lady in a gown
made especially for the occasion,
some of them of surprising elegance,
while most of the gentlemen were in
evening dress. The corridors were
crowded by eight o'clock. In the
Governors reception room-the show
place of the state with it's beautiful
Blashfield, "The Progress of Civilza-
tion," it's mahogany finish and furni-
ture and deep %carpeting and splendid
draperies-Governor Byrne with Mrs.
Byrne, Lieut.. Governor Peter Norbeck,
President Judge Mccoy, ex-Judge
Haney, Justices Smith, Whiting,
Gates, and Policy of the supreme
court; Secretary of State Frank Rood,
Auditor Iandlin and retiring Auditor
Anderson; Treasurer Ewert, Land
Commissioner Hepperly, Superintend-
ent Lugg, Attorney General Caldwell
and Railway Commissioner Dougher-
ty, Smith, Robinson and Murphy with
their ladies held court. Each guest
was presented to the Governor by his
Secretary G.. X. Sellers, and was in
troduced along the line by one of a
score of ushers. After the two hours
reception the ball was held on the
stone tagging of the basement floor
corridor-the wax being applied d.
rectly to the terraZa.
Governor Byrne's message is a very
comprehensive survey of his entire
two years administration, together
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07
WAS GOOD
TO BROOK|NGS
PAST YEAR WAS ONE OF GEN.
ERAL PROSPERITY FOR ALL
LINES OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS MEN ALL REPORT PROSPERITY
Good Crops and Good Prices Are a Big
Aid to Satisfactory Financial Con-
dition of This Community

1914 was good to Brookings. The
past year was one of the most salts
factory years from every standpoint in
the history of the city. Practically
every business prospered, and the
building, especially business struc-
lures, was greater than for a number
of years. In this issue the Register
endeavors to show by pictures and by
figures just what the year has meant
to the city. The year has mean more,
though, than can be shown in type,
for there is a splendid spirit of CO.
operation and h%elpfulness among our
citizens and a spirit of confidence in
the city and it's possibilities that
augurs well for the future of Brook
ings.
The city is not enjoying all of the
prosperity to be found in our midst,
however. The State College, the great
educational institution on the hill, is
having it's best year. The attendance
is larger than ever before, and under
the efficient leadership of DR.. Perisho
the institution is looking hopefully for
ward to still greater things.
The following brief interviews with
business men of the city give a better
idea than we could of what 1914 has
done for Brookings in a business way:
n. r. Notwithstanding mer-
chants enjoyed a good steady bust
ness during 1914, especially during the
fall months, and the banks also had a
good year. Collections were rather
slow, but there is lots of stock, grain
and money in the country and there is
no need of anyone worrying about
hard times. In fact, what we need
most of all is to look on the bright
side of things. Our bank enjoyed a
good year and we did more business
than the previous year. The Federal
Bank Reserve law which went into
effect during the year, did much, /
think, to restore confidence, although
it's real value to the country will not
be apparent until we have a touch of
hard times.
w. n. leiahty-The Northwestern
shipped more stuff in and out Of Brook
ings during 1914 than any year since
| have been agent here. Every month
shows an increase over the same
month of the former year. Brookings
business men received more goods
during the veal than they eve did be-
fore and this was especially noticeable
during the fall, and I judge from this
that the year has been a prosperous
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07

and money order windows. The walls
of the lobby are tinted a light green,
with three-foot Vermont marble wains-
coating of the same color. The floor is
what is known as the Terrazzo floor.
The wood work in this room is fumed
white oak with wax finish.
The work room, which occupies the
greater part of the main floor on the
east Is 57x41 feet. Directly north OF
the lobby is a separate room 15x23
feet, for the money order, registry and
post savings departments, and all OF
the work of the Office will be done in
these two rooms. The rural and city
carriers will have their work cases in
the south part of the main room and
other work of the office will be done in
the remaining space. The floors OF
this and the money order room
are Of hard wood, with a seven-foot
w~ainscoating of imitation fumed oak,
and the walls are tinted in yellow. The
fixtures in these rooms are oak. A
sanitary drinking fountain and a hose
for protection against interior fires are
provided in the main room. The post
masters is just off the ROOF on the
south, with an entrance from the lob
by. 1t is a room 15x15. The office is
provided with two vaults, one in the
postmaster's Office and the other in
the money order room. Off the work
o is a ladies' retiring room.
The basement is divided off into a
number of rooms, not all of which will
be used at the present time. There is
a fine large loaing room for the car
riers on the north and off this a lavor-
atory for men. There are two or three
large store rooms and a coal room and
boiler The entrance to the
basement from the outside is at the
northeast corner.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07
FARM AND HOME COURSE

The Farm and Home Course, which
commenced at the State College on
Friday, has been more of a success
than was expected. About n hun
dred from out of the city are register
ed and this is certainly a fine showing
for the first year. The lectures have
been very interesting and those in
attendance are enthusiastic about the
course. Most of those enrolled are
practical farmers and many Of them
are accompanied by their wives.
There have been a number Of strong
addresses and in fact the week has
been full of good things. DR.. Craig s.
Thoms of Moline, ILL.,, gave two splen-
did addresses on Sunday and attracted
an audience Of about eve hundred.
Hon. =. c. Issenhuth. chairman OF the
state good roads commission. gave q
good talk on Monday afternoon. The
viii close at the end Of the
week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07
THE NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY

The new public library is practically
completed and will be ready for &C.
cupancy the latter part of the month.
The building was constructed at a cost
of $4,000, the money being secured
u der the Carnegie library plan. ]. H.
Roberts is the contractor. Prof. w. H.
Powers perhaps deserves the major
share of the credit for providing
Brookings with this very useful and
handsome institution.
The library has a splendid location,
standing as it does in the midst of
many of our public buildings. 1t is
located at the corner of Williams and
Sixth street, two blocks from Main
street, and it faces the school houses
and is opposite the new court house.
The building is 56x36 and stands on
a ground space of 100 square feet. 1t
is constructed of red pressed brick and
just below the ewes are panels of oak
with centers of pebble dash, and the
under side of the eyes is also pebble
dash. With the red tile roof and large
narrow-paned windows it presents a
unique and handsome appearance. 1t
is one story and full basement, the
basement having full windows above
ground.
The building faces to the north and
the entrance is toward the east side.
The entrance leads into q lobby, from
where stairs ascend to the main floor
and descend to the basement. Lobby
is finished in brown with walls of
paneled oak.
At the head of the stairs leading to
the main floor is a short lobby and
directly facing this is the delivery
counter, where books will be checked
out and in. The main reading room is
on the west and is SO feet square. 1t
will be divided into two rooms by
book cases, south half for the chill
dren's reading room and the north
part for the public reading room. This
will be furnished with reading
tables, chairs, magazines and news
paper racks, with book cases around
the walls. In the southeast corner of
the floor is the librarians Office, 14x12,
and north of this is the reference room
14x22. The rooms on this floor are
divided only by archways and will be
partitioned off by cases. The wood
work on this floor is light fumed oak,
the ceilings are tinted a light cream
and the walls are of maple green. Par.
ticular attention has been paid to the
light, the windows being numerous
and large. The semi-direct electric
lighting system is used. This floor
will be carpeted.
In the basement is a lecture room,
SO feet square, a ladies toilet and store
DON and ~unpacking room. The wood
work on this floor is trimmed Ar.
The building is heated by city heat
lighted by electricity and is modern in
every way.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07
s296,8O0

The building prospects for the COM
ing year are very bright. Three bust
ness blocks are already assured and
without doubt there will be more. The
demand for houses is great, in spite of
the number built this year, and the fol-
lowing will without doubt erect new
homes: Fl. o. Arneson, Nels Gullick,
Prof. A. ]. Willis, Arthur Marvin, An
ton Dokken, L. H. Skiff, T. C. Akin, E.
c.. Miller, Prof. Manley Champlin,
Prof. M. c. Bates, G. w. Van Laning-
ham.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07

c. T. King has moved the past week
with his family to Pierre. where he
takes up the position Of assistant state
superintendent Of public instruction.
Mr.. King is well qualified for this posi-
ton and no better selection could
have been made. Brookings will re-
greet the loss of this fine family.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-01-07

Russell Knappen returned Saturday
morning to the University a. Wiscon-
sin. after spending the holiday xaca-
ton at home.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
NOTED HUNTING PARTY
 RETURNS FROM INTERIOR

With faces carrying a regular sour dough-wintcr tan, muscles hardened and appetites stimulated by five months of strenuous mushing and hunting through foothills probably never before visited by either white or red men, Charles Islen and Mor- gan Belmont returned to Cordova yes terday and will be passengers on the Mariposa, sailing for Seattle tomor- row. H. Carey Morgan, the third member of the party, which. probably is one of the most noted that ever hunted big game in Alaska, preceded them three weeks ago, his return hay ing been hastened by important bus mess engagements.
 These young men are among the most prominent in the famous 400" of New York and Newport, yet they demonstrated that during their long outing they were something more than society men," that they possess the ties which square up with all the best standards of this country of big things. To substantiate their report of big things seen and experienced of big mountains, big game and mag nificent scenery and handiwork of ma. ture-they are taking back with them thousands of feet of moving picture films and several hundred pounds of trophies of the hunt The most most prized among the latter is a mammoth moose head and antlers, to be mounted. They are prepared to demonstrate to inquisitive game war dens, if demonstration is necessary. that they did not exceed the speed limit in killing game
 Harry Karstens, the welI-known Fairbanks pioneer, acted as guide and chief hunter for the party, with Ed Sietz as assistant and F. F. Durgan as cook These men declare that the young cheechacos are good sportsmen and not afraid to do their share of the work on the long trail or in camp.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
STEAMSHIP MiRIPOSA
 ARRIVES FROM SOUTH

I'll" steamship Marposa arrived from the south about last evening end departed for the westward about Io.%o after unloading IIO tons of freight. The trip up the coast Was m"yentfuI. Those taking passag, here for the westward were. Rev. Wm. A. Shepard. F. !. Collins and Senator o. P. Gaustad for Valdez. Passengers from the south were:
 For cordova H. Liyermore, D. J. Mcrarrhy II. J. Burke. II. Dfty. Mrs. piry. J Monahan, l.. IT. Woodman. J. German, W. F. Ten Eyck. and five steeragc.
 For Valdez A. B. Hes. J. Musso. A. M. Swallow, F. Haunsey. W. Washburn, Mrs. Hinocki Mrs. Ash >shworth, Al. Sullivan and three stcerage.
 For Fort Liscum F. II Lohmon and two steerage.
 For Seward-Mrs. C. s. spaulding Wm. Springer, Miss J. Gibson. Mrs. F. F. Martin, Aug Johnson, J. E. IIonsIer Miss R. Clarke. Miss p. Mar. tin' Tom Ansen, C. C. Felmer Jno. Collins, Mrs. Rothus, Carl Stockwen, and nine steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
COPPER COMPANY TO
 RESUME WORK FEW MONrHe

A. B. Hes, manager of the Alaska Consolidated Copper Company. return. ed last night from a business trip to Seattle and went through to Valdez. II' win return to Cordoya on one of the next boat and proceed to their property in the interior. Mir. Hes states that the closing down of the work at their mines is only temporary and will be resumed this summer when substantial trail will be built so as to permit of the freighting of heavy machinery to the property which cannot be done at present.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
FLOOD WATERS IF TIBER THREATEN ST.PETER'S CATHEDRAL AND
 EMPERORADRIAN'S : BRIDGE

ROME Feb. 15 Flood waters in the streets 5rond the Cathedral of s. Peters has risen nearly five feet Several retaining walls of stone in that vicinity have collapsed, but serious damage has thus far resulted The Fiber is 50 feet above the normal level and is rising rapidly Emperor Aras bridgr built in the Middle Ag,S and connecting his tomb with the city, is threatened. Pope Adran to commrm whom the above bridge erected and namc cccd Stephen III in 7-2 and died in 795 after pontfcar of almost 24 years He considered th" greatest sovereign his tmc and saved Rome from the last barbarian invaders of the empire He the first polo to change his name on election damage has resulted because of
 floods throughout all parts of Italy, caused by heavy rains and melting snow.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
YOUNG PEOPLE ENJOY
 ST. VALENTINE PARTY

Eighteen of Cordova's young poo- pie enjoyed a Valentine party siyen at the apartments of Miss Ruby Dc Graf Saturday evening. Dame ior-
 tune willed that the piece of fortune cake, containing a mystic talisman in the form of a ring. should fall to Miss Clara Rosswog. The gama or hearts, a dainty luncheon and dance were the diversions Those present
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
FREIGHTlNG HAS STARTED
 TO SUSANNA CAMP

J. F. Clarkins. who conducts a road house at Chititu. came to town on yesterdays train and will remain here for a few days He reports that tr"igmtug has started in 10 the Shu-
 hanna. and is hopeful that the com. ing season will be fruitful one for that camp.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

were. Misses Ceneyiove Whasn Elsie Ware Nellie Crabb. May Ever sole, Clara Rosswog, Anna Webb, and Juliet Steinmetz; Messrs. T. J. TaI lant George Kennedy, Oscar Larson Keith Mccullough, R. E. Capers, Leon ard Baur, AL Norgren, II. Ballard W. II. Kirby and R. R. Gordon
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
EXPERIMENT. OF RUSSIANS IN FAST PRUSSIA GIVES ADVANTAGE
 IN TRANSPORTATION

It'rROGBAD Frb I5 Forced retirement of the Ru,- ~ia~ from "~t Prussia win bo the result of the Ru~~an~ ~mju@ their original policy of conducting defensive cam lai2m their territory This aIvana4coue to th Rus -iau~, for Germany will thus b. deprived of n-o ortaon m cIItlrN which have been used effectively while the fighting was confined on their territory The Russian offensive. k declared, has achieved th. desired result in compcIIma Wlt"IruWaI of German troops Irlm France
 Tn" IusoHn~ are holding the CaI1athial passes of Wis EoW and Nadwoma against German assaults and are r;Iy capturing Austrian prisoners and guns.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
3. |. TROOPS ID DEPART FUR
 ENGLAND

SEATTLE, Feb. 15-Thc Thirtieth Canadian Overseas battalion of 1900 men departed today in a train of two sections for England They go by the way of Montreal, where a trans port is awaiting them. The battaI. lion si composed principally of young men from British Columbia and North. west Territory. some of them having come from as far away as the Me. Kenzie river country.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

Among the passengers for the in- terior on the morning train were five going to Fairbanks. One of these was Dan J. Mccarthy, the wealthy Fairbanks creek operator. who is just returning from a trip outside. and A J. Burke, of Ruby.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
 TO BE OBSERVED

The customary observance of Wash ington's Birthday in Cordoya will con. sist of musical and literary program the time and place for which have not been arranged; also a luncheon at the dining room of the Rainier Grand Ho tel in the afternoon. under the aus pices of the Woman's Society of Church Workers.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

Special The By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, Frb L. Comt !. H. you BrmlstorlI, the German ambassador in d note to the State Department today, says that Germany x pI;nD of attack on British merchantmen W;s a rrtHIiatory measure adopted because of alleged violation of in tcrnationaI law by Great Britain in trying to elal>, the non combatant population of Grrmaul. Ger
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
REPORT GLACIER ICE
 IN PORTAGE BAY

Tn" launch Wair arrived from Port Wells early this morning and will de uart for NaaIla on the tide tonight at mIdmeht. Members Of the crew re port 'h" waters of Portage bay ear r'ine large quantities of glacier ice
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

Among the passengers arriving on the Mariposa last evening was J. c. Dun, the Valdez creek operator. who is returning from a business trip to Seattle and other outside points.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
COTTON EXPORTS INCREASE IN
 JANUARY

WASHiNGTON, Feb. l5-Cotton rx. ports in January amounted To &oo.oo0 bales in excess of exports for the pre- ceding January, while exports for the six months ending Jan. 3I wcr. two and onc-haif million bales below nor. mal
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

F. B. Tracy, general agent of the Alaska Steamship Co, went out to the westward last night on the Mariposa, and will return on the same vessel to- morrow
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

Cards were received by local peo- pie in last nights mail announcing the birth of John Nelson Cheney, son of MT and Mrs. z. R. Cheney, of Juneau, on January 9.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

many s ready to abandon ifs war zone policy when Great Britain expresses willingness to return tu tho usual practice of international law food~tulo.
 It k impossible to consider the searching of British merchantmen, says the ambasSador thr Ger mau ships will fight them as Warships. A Britain intends o neutral flags, therefore neutral ship ping will be in danger in the war zone
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

WASIIINGTON. Feb b Com J. II. vou Hcln-lortI, the German amba,~ador, presented d note from d- government today, to the State De- Iurtm"ut, announcing that Germany was ready to consider rec ding from is announced intention of attacking G'iti+h merchantmen if Great Britain has withdrawn her efforts To prevent rood-tulr~ from % ing to GcmamN for hc civilian noMIation.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
Sincerely yoprs,
 WOODROW WILSON

No President Has Visited Alaska.
 Tn his telegram, Gov Strong told President Wilson that no President had ever visited Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

Deputy Marshal Al. Sullivan was in town last evening on his return to Valdez, after having taken a prisoner to McNeil's island.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
PRESIDENT M 4 ' EXTEND TRIP
 TO ALASKA

That President Woodrow Wilson would like to extend his westward visit To Alaska was stated and that he is seriously considering the possibility of being able to do so was clearly in dicatcd in letter received from him in the last mail by Gov. !. F. A. strong.
 The Presidents letter is in reply to a cablcgram sent him by Gov. strong inviting him, in the name of the peo- pie of Alaska, to extend his visit to this Territory.
 The President was greatly pleased over the invitation to come to Alaska, and mtimatcs that he will come if it can be arranged.
 Presidents Letter.
 The letter from President Wilson is as follows:
 The White House.
 Washington.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

You want the best for your money, . nn subscribe for The Times, Daily ,r Weekly, or both.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
THREATENED SUBMARINE BLOCKADE MAIN TOPIC IT DISCUSSION
 IN ENGLAND TO-DAY

LONDON FEB 15-1h' threatened submarine blockade of English ports by the Germans, announced to begin next Thursday is the main topic of discussion throughout Fmgland liners from the United States and csrwhcr" have their Hfpboas sung outwid watcrcd and poviSionod for mmr date service in of an attack.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
MINISTER LEAVES TURKISH
 CAPITAL BECAUSE OF INSULT

ATHENS, F.l 15 It i, mo0icaIy reported that the Greek minister has left Constantmopc of the non luIfImnt of th" Turkish promise of satisfaction for am in suit offered to attac The Greek legation s still open with the secretary in charge
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15
AUSTRIANS FORWARDING MONTENEGRO

mcncod bomhardmcnt of Antivari, the principal sea port of Montenegro, on the Adriatic Members of the royal family of Montenegro, in their winter res
 ,I"ncc at Ricka, subject to machine gun fire of
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

two Austrian hyolr"pIac- which accompanied the fleet. No damage resulted from the arropIauc at tack, but the guns of the fleet are dcmoishing thr principal buildings of the city.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-15

Miss May Eversole, bookkecpcr for the First Bank of Cordoya, is enjoy ing her annual vacation this week.