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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

priced dairy cows. 1t is designed to
mold the machinery necessary to han
Ole 10Th feed and manure, to save ex-
penslve hand labor.
The standard width of SO feet has
oeen adopted for modern dairy sta
pies. There may be any length. but
the uniform width of SO feet has been
generally recognized as providing
room for COWS, in addition to alley
ways that are wide enough to operate
manure carriers and feed carriers
In this plan the lower story is built
entirely OF concrete started at a depth
sufflclent to reach down to good solid
earth for the footings of the walls,
also TO get depth sufficient to go be-
low frost.
Ground to support the floor is very
carefully graded and the earth made
firm and solid by being thoroughly
wetted down with water and pounded
into place.
h center supporting piers are
large, wide footings. The columns that
support the weight Of the roughage
stored overhead rest on these piers,
so they require good footings. The
floor Of the stable is carefully laid out
to give the proper incline to the stand
Ing stalls, the cutters and the walking
floor along the sides of the stable.
The concrete for the floor is care
fully mixed with a rough cheap mix,
ture for the lower strata. This is sur
faced with a fairly rich water-proofed
cement mortar. The surface Is made
smooth for easy cleaning except
where the cows stand and walk. Most
the back Of the COWS and the back
part OF the standing floor next to the
cutters. This is done by using a
rough surface trowel after the rich
cement has been laid with the smooth
ing trowel. The rough surface is
carefully applied SO as not to interfere
with the true W surface. The OBJ
ject is to make 1t rough enough to
prevent the COWS from slipping.
The illustration shows a barn "a
feet in length. There are four venti-
lating flues to carry off the foul air,
one f1ue In each corner Of the stable.
These flues reach up the sides of the
building to the plate, then follow the
slant Of the roof to the v%entilators
shown above the peak at the ends Of
the roof. The center ventilator is for
the now Ventilators have been
found necessary to regulate the draft
In the ventllating nues. The wind
varies on different days, SO that the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

suction needs to be modified on windy
days and encouraged when the air Is
still. There are a number of ven
tilator hoods that attend to the regu-
lation of these out-take nues, so that
the air in the stable may be kept In
good condition.
There are several ways Of supplying
fresh stable air from the outside. The
commonest plan is to take the air In
at an opening made two or three feet
above the ground, and carry 1t up
through the outside wall and dis
charge 1t into the stable near the cell
Ing. Another plan Is to build special
window frames with V-shaped side
boxes. The window sash are hinged
at the bottom to drop In at the top,
80 the air will follow up the sash and
discharge against the stable ceiling
without spilling at the sides. Both
Of these plans have the same object
that is, to distribute the fresh, cold
air above the COWS to prevent q draft
from striking them.
Sometimes the window boxes are
made to drop the sash either in or
out, to regulate the ventilation Of the
stable both winter and summer, but
such windows are difficult to make
tight. There are times when they
should be closed almost air tight. For
this reason stable windows should be
very carefully made, to shut against
solid stops.
Another plan Of taking air into q
stable Is by means of a flue In the
| bottom of the concrete feed alley. A
wooden walk protects the f1ue and
lets the air in directly in front Of the
COWS, so that their nostrils get the
| first chance at 1t. Theoretically, this
is the proper way to admit fresh air
into a we'll -built COW stable.
The main idea Is to build q stable
as near air tight as possible, and to
admit plenty of fresh air as the cows
need 1t, and to discharge the foul air
as fast as 1t accumulates.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
TAXING PRoMIssoRY NOTES

Word was received in Aberdeen
from the commissioner Of internal rev.
enue at Washington, d. c., says the
Aberdeen News, relieving the doubt
concerning the taxation of interest
coupons attached to and forming a
part Of the principal note or bond, stat
ing that these are not subject to tax
under the act of October %, 1914, as
promissory notes.
However, the extension of the time
of payment of a promissory note from
October I, 1915, to October !. 1916.
with the attachment CT additional In.
terest coupons Is taxable under the
above act as a renewal. In regard ia
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Falls and Madison. Does that put us
in such a bad class? 1t behooves
Brookings to keep their secrets under
their hats when they are going to put
it over on some other team. Why Is it
that the second team cannot play a
game the same day hat the first team
is scheduled for a game? Well, you
don't have to think long to get the
answer.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

erful hosting machinery has proved
much better and cheaper than to haul
the stun into the barn and unload 1t
by hand
Adopting the curb-roof plan Of build
ing rafters in pairs in the form OF
self.supporting trusses has resulted in
greater NOW space at less expense.
These self-supporting roofs leave the
NOW space entirely free from obstruc-
ton for the easy operation Of hoisting
machinery. The result Is that farm
ers have found 1t necessary to put In
extra good horse forks with improved
tracks and roller-carrying trucks that
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Hobo Day was a big success, at least
we thought so after arriving in Brook
ings and witnessing the great throngs
of people there from both far and near.
1t is said there we're 10000 people in
our county seat that day and we don't
doubt the statement. The day was an
ideal one and some who had been plan
ming on working in the fields that day
got the fever and jumped into their
auto and attended this big day. 1t
was a great day for the State College
and a great day for Brookings. The
crowd was we'll taken arr of and no
accidents happened as far as we have
learned to mar the exercises of the
day.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
WORLDS Largest Statue.

The largest statue in the world 10
now being carved in Japan. It Is q
recumbent efigy Of Nichiren, q Jap.
anese patron saint, cut from a natural
granite rock on q hillside on the
Island OF Ushigakubi. or, the cows
head" in the inland e Of Seto. ia
pan The stone image will be 240 feet
long from head to foot, sixty feet long
or than the Sleeping Buadha statue
at Segu, Burmah, and considerably
large then the Sphinx in Egypt.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

In a recent issue the Brookings Reg
lister contained between twenty-five
and thirty separate ads of about a
quarter page each for the Ellis-Hall Co.
department store at that place. Each
space advertised some particular line
of goods of natiinal reputation. We
have never seer the stunt pulled off be-
fore and we regard it not only as a
novel idea but a good one.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

John Englund died at his home in
this city last evening, November II,
1915, at $50 o'clock OF cancer, at the
age Of 50 years and s months. Fupreal
will be conducted at the Baptist church
tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. Service at the
home at 2 o'clock. Rev. Hindraker
and Rev. Tarleton will conduct the SER
vices.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

A special school meeting was held at
the school house Friday night for the
purpose Of voting on the proposition of
changing the district from a common
to an independent district. Sixty votes
were cast at the meeting, As being in
favor of an Independent district and
Is against.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Loose Leaf System FOR mercantile
and all other uses. Stock forms made
to order. There's a big advantage in
buying loose leaf goods at hcsnM.
Register Publishing Co.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Miss Carrie Caldwell left for Chicago
last Saturday evening for a short visit.
Her mother took her to Brookings
where she took the east bound evening
train.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
Most Dairy Farmers Favor Con-
crete Basement as Best for
Modern Stable.
GIVES YEAR. ROUND COMFORT
Standard Width Of SO Feet Has Been
Adopted-6uIIding Is as Near Air.
Tight as Possible, and Venti.
Iatlng System Admits
Plenty Of Fresh Air.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFORp.

Mr., William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building work on the farm, for
the readers of this paper. On account OF
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
ford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago.
ILL.,. and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
Most dairy farmers feel that a con
crete wall Is the best construction for
q dairy stable. When it is built en-
tirely above ground, with light and air
on all four sides, there Is no objection
If the stable is provided with suf1-
cient light and ventilation.
There has been considerable change
In the manner of building dairy sta
Sles. The first concrete or stone
basement stables we're built into hill
sides At that time three reasons
were given. A hillside afforded good
drainage. A bank cellar basement is
warm in winter and cool in summer.
The third eason for using a bank was
to have an easy driveway from the
high ground into the barn.
At that time it was considered nee
essary to have a threshing floor. The
threshing machine occupied the floor
two or three days in the year. 1t
finally dawned upon farmers that a
threshing floor that is idle three hun
dred and sixty days in the year is a
very expensive provision for two or
three days threshing. Modern pow
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
HENDRICKS

From the Pioneer:
Although Hendricks has seen a re-
markable growth this year, next year
will beat it. This Is nit an idle asser-
ton but based on facts.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Glen Levitt was home over Sunday
from the State University, havins
come up to Brookings with the football
team.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

wouldn't be a paying investment in
Bruce. This appears to be an oppor-
tunity for some one to make an invest
ment in a good paying proposition.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Vegetables Of the best quality and
in large quantities can be raised here
with very little labor, and there seems
to be no good reason why q cannery
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Well, that would have been a prac-
tice game for Jul team last Friday II
we had played the Brookings second
team as advertised. But instead OF
playing the second, we limbered up
the first team for that Pierre game.
Yes. We were beaten by a score OF 20
to o., but that isn't so bad. what did
that first team do to Aberdeen, Sioux
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

John A. Berge of Brookings, and
Mrs. Emma Havrevold of Summit
township, were married in this city
last Sunday by Rev. Henrik Voldal,
pastor of the United Norwegian Luth-
eran church. The bride has been a
resident Of Lake county for many
years while until a short time ago the
groom had been a resident of Medary
township. The Tribune unites with
the host Of good friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Berge in extending congratula-
tons and best wishes for a happy and
prosperous future.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Miss Hilda Anderson left last Mon
day for Brookings, where she will con-
tinue her study Of music at the State
College.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
vOLcA

from the Tribune:
Mrs. Alice Coe and Mrs. George
Fowler Of Brookings, were over one
evening last week to attend a meeting
of the Yeomen.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Mrs. S. M. Soule went to Brookings
Saturday to visit her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Squirting, returning Monday even
ing.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
WHITE

From the Leader:
Charles Brown of Tyler, Mimi, was
over Saturday looking after his farm
north of Brookings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Bootleggers throughout the state
where towns are dry are getting their
just desserts. This section Of the
state will be overhauled one Of these
days. The lines are shortening fast.
That's the stuff!
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
BRUCE

From the Herald;
Attorney and Mrs. Philo Hall of
Brookings, were visitors at Perry Bis
hops home last Monday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Misses Laura A%chterberg and Gladys
Kuehn visited at Brookings Saturday
and Sunday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

mo houses for rent is the crying
need in our little city and who will
help us out? Plan for 1916 and build
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
ARLINGTON

From the Sun:
j. G.. Larson Of Brookings was a
business visitor here the last of the
week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

Fred MINER and Walter Purdy were
here from Brookings Tuesday looking
for a fellow from the west side. We
acknowledge a pleasant call from the
good lockers.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18

work without friction, so that power
may be used to advantage both for
aling these great mows In summer
and emptying them in winter.
A modern dairy stable built as
shown in the accompanying perspec'
tive and floor plan, provides both win
tar and summer comfort for high
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
O HI COUNTY
ELkTON

From the Record:
Co. Supt. Blakely of Brookings was
a welcome visitor in our city on We'd
nesday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14

Miss Susie Mellon, CT this city, is
visiting friends and relative in Win
chester, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14

Mrs William Br&uner, VINO was
operated on st the Alexandria Hos
pital is improving very nicely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14

BY Decision

Justice Anderson. in Equity Court
No. /, in Washington, yesterday or
dered division Of the estate OF the
late Robert Portner, former Of Alex
andria, valued at 81 100000, between
the 10 sons and daughters. one OF
the legatees is the wife Of Represen-
tative H. D. Flood, of Virginia, chaif-
man of the House Committee CT roy
eien Affairs. Mr.. Flood, is wealthy in
his own name, and his wife's fortune,
it is estimated, will increase Their
joint holdings Of property to over 81
O00,0G0.
The decree was in the ease Of Port
ner against the American Security ano
Trust Company, which was named ex-
ecutor and trustee, The will provided
that one-half OF the income from the
trust fund should be paid to the tesla
tors widow during her life and one
half distributed among the other heirs
On the death Of Mrs. Portner all OF
the income was to be distributed I'M
til the end of the 30-year period. MIS-
Portner died in 1912 and the heirs
then desired to terminate the trust.
The will provided that the property
should not be divided until 1886, 3(
years after the death of Mr.. Portner
and that the trustees should pay only
the income to the heirs.
The estate is composed mainly OF
real estate in Washington, including
the Portner Apartments on Fifteenth
street, farms in Prince William coun-
ty, Virginia, and stock in the Robert
Portner Brewing Company. Mr.. Port
ner died May %, 1906.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14
BOARD ELECTS TEACHER
Il. H. Summers, Graduate Of William
and Mary College, Chosen
Last Night

A called meeting of the City School
BOARD was held last night. Eleven
of the twelve members were present.
The meeting had been called Tor the
purpose Of electing a high school
teacher in place of Stanley Jackson
who was recently elected. but who
has failed to appear, nor can be To-
Gated.
Mr.. Cox. chairman Of the commit,
tee on teachers, submitted the names
of two candidates-Gordon Watt, 9
graduate of the Virginia Military IN
st;tute. ard ]. II. Summers, a gradu-
ate of William and Mary College.
Mr.. Pierce said he was personally
acquainted with Mr.. Summers, who
is 2 native Of Loudoun county. Tic
also said he is in every way qualified
for the position, having had expert,
cnce in teaching.
A vote was subsequently, taken
when the ballot stood: Summers, s.
Watt, 2. Mr.. Summers was accord,
ingly elected.
Mr.. Perry called attention to pre-
sent unsatisfactory toilet arrange
ments at the West End School. Il
was shown that the trouble could be
remedied at a small cost. and Mr..
ture, was authorized to have the
mittee on schoolhouses and furni-
ture, was authorized to- have the
work done.
Several matters in connection with
the schools were discussed. and the
board, after having been IN session a
short time, adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual stockholders meeting OF
lie Alexandria Water Company will
be held, Monday, November lst. at
10 a. m. :c.clcck, st the Office Of the
2ronanv. GEORGE UHLER,
!. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS


IT2Fct Nb-!ti -N'it'A' 49, ~
U. S. Department Of Agriculture:
Sealed bids will be received at the
Office Of the Chief Clerk Of the q. s.
DEPARTMENT Of Agriculture, Washing
ton, D. c.. until ? o'clock ?. NJ, Fri
day, October Is, 1915, for the con-
strUction Of a gravel road in Fair
fax County. Virginia, beginning
near Gum Spring or the Alexandra
-Accotinll Road, thence in a south
erly direction to the public entrance
to Mount Vernon, distance of &.p-
proximate!y PIP miles. Plans may be
seen and specifications and forms for
proposal! secured on or after October
; at the Office Of Public Roads and
Rural Engineering. 513 Fourteenth
Street. n. W.. Washington, D. G.. a
certified check for five hundred dol
lars (s500) must accompany each
prouosal. The successful Bidder will
be required to furnish surety bond
in the sum of $1,000 and enter into
contract in accordance with the re-
gulations of the Department of Ag-
riculture. D. D. HOUSTON, Score
tary CT Agriculture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14
LOOK

There is nothing wonder
full about a car with magne-
to ignition, electric starter
and lights, demountable rims
one-man top and clear vision
windshield at $1,000. But
when q car has all these fea-
lures and a host Of others,
plus beauty, power, with the
ability to break all low after
cost or maintenance RECORDS
and a selling price Of $500,
It is one Of the most Won
derful cars in the world.
Let us give you a free ride
in tits the 1916 Maxwell.
?. w. HARVEY, Agent.
Phone 235L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14
PLAY GROUND EXHIBITS

The playground exhibit in Washing
ington, which has heretofore been
held in the Carnagie Library: is this
wear held in the old Smithsonian Mu-
scum. It has 4 prominent place cn the
south side and one OF the first exhibits
is that Of our own playground. This
exhibit consists Of many beautifully
made baskets, embroidery, crochct;na
and fine sewing. It is really astonish-
ing what good work has been done by
our children. This exhibit will later
be seer in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14
|Il)0DUA { LOTHROP
z0tE,-11tE,. T 4 e Streets
WASHINGTON, q. C..
Extensive Display
Of WOrnen's New
Fall Footwear

This display nothing to be desired Novelty styles showing inc
body trimmed with navy pue
sIn champagne body trimmed with Russia catskn bue kosA
with light cloth handsome black kcsk ou
butonoles worked III White ana many o
bors are here together with the conservative models
we have splendid Black Gunmeta Calf and Patent Colt ono
lace or button cloth tops regular and medium hgh CUT pam
crti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In Society.

Next Wednesday will mark the be-
ginning of the social season, rs q
large euchre party will be given on
that afternoon, at the Wager Apart
ments at 3 o'clock. The entertainment
is under the auspices OF the AleNan-
dria Library Board and the board
members will servo as patrones5es.
Tbs invitations may be obtained by
applying to any of the board mem
beers. The fee is iifty cents. Inc
funds procured i'll this way WI! be
especially devoted to the free read
ing rooms. Number OF school chill
dren, came for references in connec-
ticn with their school studies, essays,
etc. last year and are cordially iEv't-
cd to the same privilege this season.
Mrs. Frank II. Hamilton, who vas
operated on Tuesday, at the provi-
dcnce Hospital, Washington, by Dr.
Mitchell, is somewhat improved.
Alderman J. N. Hill, who has been
very III. at his home on Prince street,
was slightly improved today.
The Rev. L. NJ. Ferguson, pastor
of trinity N. L. Church, will be the
speaker at the meeting of the Saliva
ton Army tonight.
Mr. and Mrs EerIe Helmuth and
daughter, Earleyn, from Colorado
Springs, Colorado, are visiting Mr..
Hellnuth's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ".
Il. uelrnuth, on north Alfred street.
Court number 81, Daughters of lSa-
bella, will give a entertainment and
euchrc to nighe in Lyceum Hall, and
from the number Of tickets sold prom
ises to be very enjoyable evening
for ali who attend.
n VIC
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-06-16
COLCHESTER

There was a large attendance at the
ball game on the park Saturday after
noon between the Boys club team and
the Westminster team. The Westches-
ter team has been playing good ball
this season and had won five out of six
games played before playing here Sat
urday. The Boys club defeated the
visitors IL to 8. The Boys club used
three pitchers, Clifford, Slavkin and
Lazinsk, all of whom pitched good ball
Weftzman caught for the club. The
score by innings follows:
Westchester 2 0 0 0 O. 8
Colchester All 0 81 I'll
Strikeouts, by Finley of Westchester
8, by Clifford 2, Slavkin 2, Lazinsk 8;
bases on balls, off Finley 4, off Clifford
1, Slavkin 2.
Mrs. Sarah J. Bingham and Mrs. F.
p. Baker were Willimantic visitors
Monday.
Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was
in town Monday.
1. Agranovitch is confined to his
home on South Main street with a Sc
we're attack of asthma.
Mrs Ruth Stedman has arrived at
he rsummer residence on South Main
street for the season.
Members of the East Hampton
grange will produce the play The Gu
ban Spy, in Grange hall, Thursday
evening, June 17th.-Adv