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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
The Fool and His Money.

In the wayback days OF the travelling doctor
an artistic cure-all. with staff and band, eamped
in city which had achieved a reputation as
Eanitarium. Foregathered there were lawyers.
bankers business men. Contractors colony,
in fact well fixed In worldly goods and wisdom.
but harboring an assortment OF pains and aches
and dsorderly tissue that rendered life the re-
verse of a Joy. They had tried out the medical
profession from the family doctor to the special
ist and sought forgetfulness OF ills in new sur
roundings. With their experience in business
affairs It might be assumed they could spot
fakir block off. and scott at the claims OF an
itinerant medicine peddler. Yet II Is OF record
that the travelling doctor sold $4,000 worth of
medicine 70 the afflicted in that town in two
days and disappeared the second night
No matter how shrewd and wary the indi-
vidual may be, few are wholly immune TO bland
ishments OF one kind or another. Bankers have
invested in gold bricks almost as frequently as
gudgeons who could not distinguish gold from
brass. The ciairvoyant trust. recently disrupted
IN Chicago, is said to have taken So 600 900
from patrons in five years. The process OF sep
Grating the fools from their money was not by
the customary paiming act The trust posed
as confidential adviser IN sure thing invest
ments" and dealt wholly with people OF means
as eager for easy money" as the professionals.
The magnitude of the business Of catering
TO the eupidity Of the popuiace Is Indicated by
Postmaster General Burleson, who reports that
1900 lotteries were barred from the mails dur
ing the fiscal year. This does not mean that
1900 lotteries were put out OF business. Some.
4 not all. operate locally through flock Of
ticket-selling agents.
Warnings. experiences and publicity do not
materially diminish the school OF suckers. For
every one who drops out Of the game trimmed
TO the last nickel two OF more elbow for the
vacancy Barnum's estimate OF one born sucker
minute needs revision upward.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
WHITFIELD TO A POINT.

What can't be cured should be insured
1t is harder to save a penny than It is
to earn IL.
An ignorant wise man is less dangerous
than an educated fool.
Poets are born--therefore their ances-
tors should be held responsible.
Some women speak much to a mans
heart and nothing to his mind
Few Of the wives who drive their hus-
bands to drink have to use whips
A good dinner may transform a bitter
memory into a pleasant forgettery.
When a woman loves a man she loves
to make him believe that she doesn't
1t isn't always a sign that man is
henpecked that his wife calls him pet
names in public.
1t is decidedly rough on the leading
lady OF theatrical aggregation when
she Is compelled to step off the track to
let train pass.-Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
People and Events

A speed maniac in 81. Louis trifled with
the dignity OF the court by swearing that
It was his first offense. The record was
pulled on him and judgment entered.
For lying $40. for speeding 8.
A California woman who was denied
the right 70 vote because in marrying a
British subject she lost her American
rights. quickly recovered her sovereign
poise by inducing her husband to swear
off on King George.
Remember that feeling OF Joy which
thrills the cuticle on discovering the
morning after V unknowingly left over
from the night before? Something like
1t, multiplied several times, thrilled
New York woman. Going through the
effects of her late husband she discovered
a bank book showing deposit of $40
made i'm 1854. The bank is stu sound
and the account stands at S1,62O.
Some years ago an Omaha pilgrim. on
his maiden trip TO New York, blew into
the then famous Eden Musee on Thirty
third street, bumped against a policeman
inside the door and offered profuse apollo
g1es for his rudeness. The roar of native
chaperons let In sufficient light to con-
vince him that he was talking TO a wax
figure. The dumb cop was one OF scores
Of realistic figures of great personages
in that wonder shop. which has outlived
its day. At a recent auction Of the re-
mains the figure of George Washington
was knocked down for So
A sympathetic New Yorker. moved TO
action by the hard luck story Of a young
woman who said her husband did not
love her as she wanted him to. gave her
a coincidence kiss and took the elevator
He left his number. however. and will be
given his day in court on a charge of
assault
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
PLIGHT OF THE BARD.


John w. Carey. in Judge.
Twas the month before Christmas. and
all through the land
We scribes who do verses-some simple
Were scratching in chorus. from Frisco
In hopes, one and aN. something new
Something off. as It were. Of the time
honored beat,
That might score n safe hit with
Chrstmastide sheet
Now hear We Of one OF such scribes. II
lie had sacrificed slumber and comfort
In a desperate quest for some holiday
That know not the age of the hills and
lie had toyed with his pad and his pen
and his ink
And had cudgled his brains out OF
naught could he think .
But OF tests that were fuzzy and we'll
out of date
When Adam and Eve hung their hose on
the CRATE
OF the spinster who longed to be smacked
by swain
And under the mistletoe fingered In vain;
OF the whiskers which go with the 5.
Claus attire,
And-zip!-are no more when they get
near the fire;
OF the man who climbed up on the root
as st. Nick,
And then as burglar got jailed-double
quick:
OF ties that are wished off on father
and socks
BY ma, who gets gems in a plush-covered
box;
or junk for ones boudoir, that comes
in set
The kind no sane being would use on a
bet
OF the bills which poor dad has to pay
on the first
Old gags by the score-from the best to
the worst
Including, of course, the parodical skit
On THE Night Before Christmas" and
well, this Is II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
|MS6 .yes az

The dancing party given at Crounse's hall 20 her
cess. Among those present were; The little Misses
Fannie Burns. Gertrude Ringwalt Lulu Hobbe Lottle
Miller. Bessie Towle. Bessie Putnam. Irene Test Susie
Colpetzer Margaret Brown Gretchen Crounse, Marie
orounse Nellie smith. Mamie Morse. Agnes Reed
Shelly Barrfnger. Mabel Taylor. Frances Gilbert
Dovio Hoagiand. Katherine Pritchett ana Masters
Henry Clarke. joe Barker Ray Hobbie, Max Miller
Ross ToWe. Arthur Putnam. James Boyd. Mosher Coz
PETER. Garrett HuIst Ralph Connen. Karl Council
Carl Burnham. willie Durham. Fred Lake, George
Gilbert Paul Hoagiand and Nathan shelton
The Canadian club organized IN rooms In the
Union block board OF directors consisted OF Ezra
Mnlard. George H. Leslie A. w. Patterson, F. b
Hail. J. b. sheldon. r. N Mcleod. w. r. Mckenzie
Dr. Van Camp Dr. r. l. Mattice. J. Mcdonald and
William Campbell
John A. McShane presided AZ the second meeting
OF the Irish National league. Moses OBrien was ap-
pointed collector Cor the fund TO aid Ireland
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

7 don't like 10 have my husband prop
up newspaper at the breakfast table.
Dc your
"Oh, don't know. 1t keeps the grape
fruit from spattering as far as II other
wise might. Louisville Courier-Journal.
Miss sassy-what do you want that
shopworn old nobleman for? There 8
nothing to him.
Miss Bargain-weli. he's been on the
market so long can get his title cheap
Baltimore American.
when a man does anything we'll he
ought to get credit for it," remarked the
generous-minded man.
Not always" replied Bronco Bob.
ME an Piute Pete got the reputation
Of bein' such good poker players that
It completely spoiled business. wash
ington Star.
Now, hubby. want TO be helpful"
said the bride.
Bless my little wife"
so, II you have any coupons to be
clipped you may turn that work over TO
me Baltimore American.
Mother-Elsie. why are you tearing the
leaves off that calendar
Elsie-I m just trying to make my BIRTH
day hurry UP, mamma.-Boston Tran
script.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
Twice Told Tales
sharp Wit.

Blhu Roots wit was being praised at the Metro
politan club In New York
Roots sharp wit has scored many a good point
for him." lawyer said. II remember once years
ago. introduced very important witness in a case
against Root My witness was fat, red-nosed man.
and said to the Judge:
This Witness your honor. is a very responsible
citizen. He holds post important position In fact
he Is the superintendent OF the water works
When Root came to cross-examine my witness. he
said. first:
$50 you are the superintendent of the water
works. chr
Yes. sir. Mr.. Root
:" And you give satisfaction
Yes, sir; I've given perfect satisfaction at tha
water works for seven years
" 'Humph.' said Root mildly; you look like man
who could be trusted with any amount of water :
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
ContnGfous.

Two weil dressed young boarded train on
Sunday afternoon at suburban station on the main
line. They found every seat occupied with the ex-
ception OF one After several minutes OF debate az
to who would take the seat. the taller OF the two
young men sat down. Next to him In the seat was n
woman with a baby in her lap. Efforts on the part
Of the 70 entertain the child failed-the little
one began to cry. The youth occupying the seat was
very much discounted at the action OF the baby
Finally no turned to the and said: Has that
child any contagious disease1
Yes" replied the woman. "and being YOU are of
such disposition you might catch H. You see the
babys teethinE. philadelphia telegraph
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

did understand you to say that this lad volup-
tarily confessed to playing truantP" asked school
attendance officer addressing the mother Of a small
and dirty boy.
Yes. sir, he did." the woman responded. IT 1ust
had to persuade him little and then he told me
the whole thing Voluntarily
How did you persuade hin?'
well. first gave him a good hiding" said the
parent. "and then I put him to bed without any
supper and took his clothes away and told him he'd
stay in bed tin he confessed what he'd DONE and
that should punish him again in the morning And
in less than half hour he told the whole story
Of his own account"-casselps Magazine
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19
No Communion Contsmplated.


The Omaha Central Labor union has gone
on record as being opposed to CONSUMPTION for
the purpose OF increasing national defense. This
action may have been necessary to voice the SEN
timent OF an important group Of organized
labor. However. the sentiment is so general
not only among the labor people. but in all
crops of society. that It scarcely needs consd-
Grafton. The armies OF the United States have
always been made up of volunteers During
the civil war, for a short time. both North and
South resorted 70 CONSUMPTION. but only as a
desperate war measure. No present plan for
the increase of our preparedness for national
defense has In 1t anything looking toward the
enforced service OF anybody In the army or
navy Secretary Garrison. in his discussion OF
the problem. ventured the proposition that I'M
less a sufficient number OF volunteers appeared.
CONSUMPTION might be resorted 70 in order to
provide the quota OF trained men deemed neces-
sary to defend the country. It Is not believable
that free country like ours will ever lack In
men TO defend its institutions TO the uttermost
For the laboring men. we may quote the words
of Samuel Gompers, pronounced az San Fran
cisco recently; That man who will not fight
to defend the free institutions of this republic
does not deserve TO live under this republic"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

Secretary Redfield directs his vocal batteries
at the foreign price cutters and wastes good
ammunition shooting at target out of reach.
His talk is good protection doctrine. however
much the party objects TO the label.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

Patriotic zeal and toll could hardly go
farther than Senator Works plan of using
American soldiers as farm hands ten months of
the year. The California senator puts too much
emphasis on HIS name.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

The elimination of British volunteering dis
poses Of conscription for the present. The
manner by which the results were gained goes
by another name and checkmates a political
upheaval
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

1t will be observed as returns drift in that
Colonel Bryan's pull at the national pie counter
continues In fine working condition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

Claims growing out OF the loss OF the Titanic
are about to be settled for s664,O0O. or 20 per
cent of the total. The terms are as cheap as
salt water at the scene of the tragedy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

King Constantine threatens to wrest from
Turkey the distinction OF being 'the sick man
of Europe"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

The foreign government which is not favored
with an American note or two writes itself down
as dead one"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

The democratic party. perhaps under some
other name. evidently has come into control in
Russia. New taxes are about 70 be imposed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

Six hours OF womanly oratory for and
against suffrage left the congress committee in
such delicious daze that It could not distin-
guish a Belgian muffler from q Pierot creation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

The advance date selected by the republican
national committee strictly accords with the rule
that national convention precedes a ratifica-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

In refusing to honor the requisition OF the
governor of Montana for Nebraskan accused
OF kiting check, Governor Morehead took the
measure Of the Montana land spectators. The
grievance OF the Montanans is not so much
against the offense OF uttering a conditional
check. but because prospective land buyer
escaped with his clothes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

Republicans. as usual. will set the presiden-
tial pace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-19

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 them. Adj
dress will be changed as often ms requested.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
EUREKA

Girls! Leap Year is soon here, But
this is a poor vicinity to come to when
you are looking for the right one. Wed
ding bells will ring, are ringing, and
will be ringing throughout the holi-
days.
JUS Ruder, Harry Hayden and sister
Gertrude. Ausel Kerr and sister Ber-
nice were guests at the Fleming home
Sunday.
Miss Margaret Clifford spent Thurs
day with her sister, Mrs. Bert Cochran.
Mrs. Frank Perso, Jr., and little
daughter Mildred, Mrs. Albert Hurd OF
Bruce, Mrs. Nelson of Estelline and
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Kerr took supper
with Mrs. Robert Kerr Saturday even
ing.
Chester King made a business trip
to Brookings Friday.
Robert Fleming departed for Winona,
Mimi, Tuesday.
Prepared Lutiisk at the Bee Hive.
The Clifford young folks entertained
the Olympic Club Saturday evening.
The evening was spent in playing
games and the following short program
was rendered: Music, Eunice Clifford;
roll call, members each responded with
conundrums; 1.-THE Olympic Astonish-
err" Bernice Kerr; "The Bean Shoot
err" Warren BOIL. The program was
finished with music and singing by all.
A dainty supper vas served by the
Misses Margaret and Eunice Clifford
at 1900.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
PUBLIC SALE

The following list of property will be
sold at public auction one block south
of depot, Aurora, S. d., on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1915
Sale commences at 1900 o'clock
Free Lunch
8 Head Horses-Grey mare, 5 years
old, VT. 1350ib; black mare, 4 years,
HOOD; black mare colt, 16 months.
10 - Head Cows and Heifers - 10
"a - Shoats - "a
Machinery wagon with triple box;
l six-shovel corr pillow; 2 individual
hog houses; l set 1A-in. double har-
ness; cream separator, New Butterfly;
1 dining chairs; l cook stove; l table;
2 iron beds; l set springs; l mattress;
l rocker; ! heater; 1 hay rack; l 16-in.
walking pillow; l hog house knocked
down; l buggy, pole and shafts, and
other articles too numerous to men
ton.
Terms of Sale:-All sums of $1,000
and under, cash. All sums over $1,000
time will be given to October /, 1916,
on good bankable paper at s per cent.
w. 3. Children, Proprietor.
H. R. Claussen, Auctioneer.
Bank of Aurora, Clerk.
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TR

Hal Reeve Of B~rookings was in Tren.
ton over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Nelson and daueh.
ters visited relatives in FIandreau
Sunday.
The heavy freeze has practically
stopped fall blowing for a time at
least.
Ralph Reeve marketed hogs in Elan
dreau last week.
Prepared Lutiisk at the Bee Hive.
Work on the new barn on /. f.
Lees farm is progressing nicely and
the building is about enclosed.
Frank Telkamp has about completed
a fine large hogLcuse on his farm. Mr..
Whitehead also will house his hogs in
new quarters this winter.
With all the complaining about
BroOkings county's bad roads everyone
sure ought to see that another year
doesn't leave them in such poor shape,
for we know that they are far from
equal to roads around about us.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Norgaard and
family and sister, Miss Clara, spent
Sunday with Mrs. N~orgaard's brother,
Albert Nielsen.
Miss Blakely spent the week end
with her parents at Bookings.
Peter Knutson assisted his brother
Carl build a barn several days last
week.
Prepared Lutiisk at the Bee Hive.
Messrs. Nels Christensen and Hans
Peterson and their families spent Sun
day at Badger with friends.
John, Alvin and Lawrence Nielsen
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Knutson and
daughter Helen were entertained at
the Swane home.
Messrs. Bombeck and Rudolph and
their families of Bryant spent Sunday
at the Andrew Johnson home.
Mr.. Lovestad and family and the
school teachers were entertained at
the Esten Christensen home Sunday
afternoon.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
FOUNTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Kline and chill,
dren returned Monday from I~roquois
where they have been the past two
weeks visiting friends.
Earl Landon left Saturday for a visit
with relatives and friends in Iowa.
Miss Grace Hiatt of Alton spent Fri.
day afternoon with Blanche Seas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pullman ate
Sunday dinner at the Henry Pullman
home.
A few of the young folks attended
the dance at White Thursday evening.
Prepared Lutifsk at the Bee Hive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lievan autoed
to the Atkinson home in Prairie Home
Sunday afternoon.
Vinol Norton and family spent Sun
day at the home of Will Bushnell in
Bushnell.
Misses Zella Buettner and Florence
Lundeen were guests at the Frank
Swanson home in Prairie Home Fri
day.
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Misses Mae and Harriet Bane attend
ed teachers meeting at Ekton Satur-
day.
ThOs. Tierney of Rushmore, Mimi,
arrived Saturday for a visit at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. A. j. Engel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kruger and son Milton
and Miss Hubbard spent Sunday even
ing at the J. f. Seas home.
Miss Hubbard attended teachers
meeting at White Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Buettner and fam
iy we're entertained at the Frank
Swanson home Sunday.
Mrs. Lundeen and daughter Florence
spent Monday with Mrs. Brown.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
RICHLAND

Mr. and Mrs. David Black and Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. S~ilvander Sundayed al
the L. RisCh home.
Misses Alice and Margaret Towey,
Myrtle Hamilton and Ada Kretsinger
attended teachers meeting in Elkton
Saturday.
DR.. Morgan was called to the Jake
S~transky home Monday morning to
are for their son Harold.
Mrs. Black called on Mrs. Bichlin
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed Kenney and her mother call
ed at the Towey home Tuesday.
VIM. Motler is reported on the sick
list.
Prepared Lutifisk at the Bee Hive.
Anna McLane returned home Thurs
day. She is improving nicely.
Charley Crockett and family visited
at the VIM. Crockett home Wednesday.
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red Luti6sk at the Bee Hive.

Prepared Lutiisk at the Bee Hive.
Miss Elsie Brown of the Bruce high
school was a week end visitor at the
parental home.
Will Daum and Mat Johnson depart
ed the first of the week On an over
land trip to Ortonville and other points
in Minnesota.
Miss Anna Halvorson is assisting at
the B~rackenbury household this week.
Miss Mabel Nelson was a guest at
the T~enrey-Lee wedding which took
place in Watertown Wednesday even
ing Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brown very
pleasantly entertained a large crowd
of neighbors at a dancing party in
their home one evening last week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-11-18
1USHN ELL

Since moving into the new building
the pupils are doing better work and
are very enthusiastic. Those who
have neither been absent nor tardy for
the month of October are: Ninth
grade-Marie Puhr, Olga Olson, Jennie
Poppingo, Robert Coon, Minnie Cop
ping, Esther White. Eighth grade
Rufus Robbins. intermediate grades
Jencina Armstrong, Bernice Judd,
Mabel Leibbert. Willie Ramsey. Sybil
Parks, Violet Stanley, Lawrence White,
Lena Ramsey. Elizabeth Ramsey, Han
nah Nelson, George Ripley, Doris Rip
ley. Dorothy Sedan, Melvin Bursting,
Leslie Poppingo, George Robbins.
Katherine Armstrong, Cassie Melcher,
Inez Heinrich. Primary grades
Harry Armstrong Thelma Green, Gus
tave Melcher, Lloyd Nelson. Francis
Quinlan. George Stanley. Frances Eel
ton. Raymond Stanley, Edwin Nelson,
Willis Robbins. Winfred Parks, Ernest
Bursting, Harvey Stanley, Edward Stan
ley, Alvin Heinrich.
Prepared Lutifsk at the Bee Hive.
Geo. Governor has purchased Mr..
Sedam's car. 'Its a Ford"
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Soden and Mr..
aud Mrs. Geo. Bursting attended the
dance at Aurora in honor of the Hoy,
Heinrich and Gum families last Fri
day night.
The young ladies rendered a farewell
party at the Herman Heinrich home
Saturday evening.
Francis Enright and Ned Sedan
were In North Dakota selling land
They sold a quarter to Mrs. Ramsey.
Born. November IL, a girl at the
home Of MI. and Mrs. Will Bushnell.
Quite q number of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Hoy's friends rendered them a fare.
well party at their home last Satur-
day evening.
Pete Leibbert. John Poppingo and
Geo. Bursting had gas lights put in last
week.
ChAs. Davis assisted Mr. Sedan in
the store last week.
Cyril Moire and Miss Lily Judd
unitsd n marriage In Brookings last
SATURDAY evening at the parsonage.
Nh Pete Istbbert has quite . ore
0ncsr ana Il has caused her consider
~ thinks IT. : felon-