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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29
GOOD NEWS
Many Bookings Readers Have Hearc
It and Profited Thereby

Many Bookings Readers Have Heard
II and Profited Thereby
Good news travels fast" and the
many bad back sufferers in Bookings
are glad to learn where relief may be
found. Many a lame, weak and ach-
ing back is bad no more, thanks to
Doan's Kidney Pills. Our citizens are
telling the good news Of their exper.
fence with this tested remedy. Here
is an example worth reading:
Alexander Rodgers, farmer, eight
miles southwest of Brookings, says:
For years I was subject to attacks of
kidney trouble. If I ~over-worked, my
back gave out and ] was laid up.
had a steady ache il my loins and my
feet and ankles were badly swollen.
The kidney secretions caused me much
annoyance and l was feeling miserable
until l used Doan's Kidney Pills. They
gave me great benefit"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Rodgers had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
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SOCIETY NEWS


This department 10 edited by Mrs Ria :
Ziegler and anyone having social new, -
interest will confer a favor on the Regis,sr
by 'phoning Mrs. Ziegler. 31S.
T. C. Club-On Monday afternoon Mrs
VIM. A. Mast was the pleasant hostess
to the members of the T. c. Club and
two visitors, and a most delightful af.
ternoon was spent with fancy work
and visiting ending with a most de-
licious two-course supper.
CompImentary-Miss Bess Chappe]l
entertained a party of friends Satur.
day afternoon in honor of her friend.
Miss Gordon, who has been her guest
for the past several days. The ladies
the afternoon proved very enjoyable.
Later the hostess served a fine ,wo-
course repast.
Canned Fruit Shower-Friday after
noon Miss Cecile Welch was honored
W men ME- DOIOI anu i Dtdlly SdAG
a very delightful Canned Fruit Shower
at the home of the former. Fancy
work and animated converse whiled
the early hours away until a fine two
course luncheon was served a la Cafe
terra. Later, Miss Cecile and the
guests were invited to view the gifts
in the dining room; and surely a good
ly array was presented. The home
was lovely with a profusion of beauti-
full peonies.
Cards-Mrs. H. E. Riley entertained
some of her friends on Tuesday even
ing. Cards were enjoyed, followed py
a dainty lunch.
Saturday Literary CIub-Fourteen
members and one visitor met at the
home of Mrs. Ziegler on Tuesday af.
t~ernoon to hear Mrs. Storms report
of the Bi-Annual Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs, and also about her trip
to various important places. The re.
port proved very interesting and in,
structive. Later the guests were re.
freshed by a fine lunch which the
guests furnished served in buffet style
House Party-Monday Mrs. Aylmel
Cole autoed to Minneapolis with Mrs
Jas. Wilson, Mrs. Stivers, Mrs. F. E
, Brown, Mrs. Loomis, and Mrs. G. A
Mathews as her guests for a week a.
her home in that city. There can't be
any doubt but a most delightful tune
will be enjoyed by this happy com
pany.
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material, suffice to state that the town
was actually damned and old-timers
have told the Pioneer that without
doubt it was the largest attendance
that the association ever had at a pic
mic. The large number of visitors is a
compliment to the old settlers, TO the
town, TO the speaker of the day, and
most gratifying TO the citizens who
worked SO hard to make the days
program a success.
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enrolled as members in good nal
in anv State Military or Naval organ
ization at midnight Monday, June A9th'
1916. and who are accepted by the
proper military officers for active ser
vice in the present Mexican crisls:-
In case of orders being issued by
the military authorities requiring the
services of employees mentioned above
for actual military duty, necessitatlng
absence from the regular duties OF
this company, compensation VIII De
awarded as follows:
After allowance being made Tor pay
ment for service by the government
or state. or from any other source, the
direct result of military service, THIS
company will pay as military compen-
sation the difference between such
sources of income and the following:
To all married and single men con
tributing regularly to the support OF
actual dependents, two thirds (2-3) oil
their average salary or wage based on
their previous average salary or wage
earned during the three months pre-
ceeding their absence.
To all single or married men not
contributing regularly to the support
of actual dependents, one-half (1-2) oil
their average salary or wage.
Thus an employee with dependents
whose average wage for three months
has been 100 per month and who lie
ceives $500 per month from the gov
eminent will be granted military com
pensation from this company of $51.6t
per month.
Payment of military compensation
will be paid direct to the dependent:
designated, or upon the request of mel
without dependents, will be held il
trust by the company until the return
of the employee.
The period of absence on militar.
duty will not be considered a breacl
in continuity of service as affecting on
Life Insurance or Pension regulations
but such time of absence will be in
Guided in the company service recor,
of each employee the same as if h
had not engaged in military service
During such absence of an employee
the Life Insurance issued to him b
this company will remain in full fore
and effect.
Discrimination will not be made i
any manner against any employee
upon his return from military service
and as far as possible arrangement
will be male for each man to return
his former position.
The above conditions will apply t
employees whose extent of absences i
one year or less, continuously in stat
military or naval service, but the priv
lege of the company is recognized t
make such notifications, extensions G
abrogations of these conditions at an
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

A very pretty wedding took place al
HOO o'clock on Wednesday morning,
June 14th, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Reisdorf,
of Houghton, when their second daugh.
ter, Vena Ida was united in marriage
to Rev. Frank J. Simpson, of Bushnell
The ceremony was performed by Rev
A. Patterson, pastor Of the Congrega'
tional church in the presence of the
immediate relatives, and a few init
mate friends.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

H. p. Hanson, for many years a resi-
dent and business man of Volga and
who for the past three or four years
has beer engaged in the grocery bust
ness at Waterfowl, has sold his bust
mes to Guy McCollum, of Milbank, who
has taken possession of the same. 1t
is not just known what Mr.. Hanson
will do in the future, but he will re-
main in Watertown for the present.
Mr.. McCollum has had many years
experience in the grocery business and
will undoubtedly do well in his new
location.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Miron Bunday informed the editor of
the Herald that he has let the drawing
of plans for a garage IS by 100 feet,
which he will commence building
shortly on the lots purchased of j. w.
Hurd lately on main street. The build.
ing will cover two lots and be one of
the largest garages in this part of the
state and add wonderfully to the APP
pearance of Burke.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

An auto containing Joe Genelski and
family and brother went off the grade
south of the Lutheran cemetery Tues
day afternoon. They had turned out
to let a rig pass and the car slipped
off, turning over twice. All the occu-
pants escaped with a few scratches
and bruises and the car was not dam
aged to any great extent.
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PAY MILITARY COMPENSATION

In order, insofar as possible, to re.
lieve from financial worry those of our
employees who are subject to military
duty and also as an expression of de-
sire on the part of this company to
make substantial recognition Of this
opportunity to cooperate with its EN-.
ployees in carrying out its share of the
common duty Of all to answer the ma.
tional call for military assistance, the
policy Of this company win be as fol.
lows:
This announcement applies to all
employees of this company formally
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Hike Ottens was born in Midwolde,
Groningen, Netherlands, August Fl,
1853, and in 1875 was married to Hen.
dirk Meyer. In 1903 the family came
to this country and settled in Sioux
county, Iowa. The next year Mr.
Meyer passed away and Mrs. Meyer
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29
VOlGA

From the Tribune:
While sitting at the supper table
Tuesday SEVERN Nelson Sveen passed
away from heart trouble. He had not
been well for a number Of years, but
was up and around Tuesday the same
as usual. He had made his home with
his daughter, Mrs. II. c. Hanson, for a
number of years.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Chief of Police LaBay received a
telephone message from Hayti yester-
day, coming from the sheriff of Ham
lin county, to arrest parties II seen
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

F. NJ. Enright went to Sioux Falls
Saturday to accompany his wife home
Monday. She has been at the hospital
for several weeks and underwent two
serious operations. We are glad to
note she is rapidly ~convalesing.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

A party of friends gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Hans Erickson a pleasant surprise
party Friday evening. There is much
regret expressed at the prospect of
losing Mr.. and Mrs. Erickson as resi-
dents of Bruce. They are moving to
Minnesota this week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

On Thursday, June Is, 1916, at st,
Francis Of Sales Catholic church at
Estelline, s. D., occurred the marriage
OF Mr.. John M, Murphy to Miss Thresa
C. Hoffman, Rev. Father Flynn oficiat-
ing nuptial high mass at 1880.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29
BUSHNE

From the Enterprise:
Mrs. George Hoefing entered the
Brookings hospital Sunday for an oper-
alton. Her many friends hope for a
speedy recovery.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

The corn situation here looks pretty
discouraging this season. If this brand
of weather keeps up we will have no
corn crop worth mentioning, but we
are hoping that July and August will
come to the rescue and bring it out all
right.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Miss Carrie Caldwell and G.. H. Nc.
Williams were married in Sioux Fails
yesterday the Herald is informed just
before going to press. 1t was a sur
prise to not only the families of the
parties but also to their many friends,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

]. p. Plat and six men started work
last Monday on a $1,000 residence for
Mr.. Carlson several miles west of
Badger.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29
BRUCE

From the Herald:
At the school election yesterday d.
|. Omodt was elected president of the
school board.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29
NDRIc

From the Pioneer:
A party of eleven ladies and gentle
men of the Brookings high school fac
ulty, enjoyed a few hours of boating on
the lake here Saturday evening.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

John Winter, who lives on a Brook
ings route and a new conner in this
section is truly having his share of
misfortunes this season. He recently
lost eight head of stock by turning
out on alfalfa and clover some Of them
being the best cows he had, and last
week the hail storm pounded his crops
in the ground. He also nearly suffer.
ed the loss of his house by fire last
ters who were working there helped
him in putting it out. AS it was, a
couple of beds were consumed by the
flames and other minor damage done.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Cards were received Friday, an
nouncing the marriage of Mr.. Harold
G.. Meyer, of Mitchell, and Miss Nina
Marie Newell, of Mellette, the cere-
mony taking place at the brides home
on the 14th inst. The happy twain will
be "at home" in Mitchell after July
fifteenth. The groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Theo. Meyer and was born
and grew to young manhood here and
Is an excellent gentleman. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Newell and is an accomplished young
lady. Both parties to the contract are
favorites with all acquaintances, and
we extend them best wishes for a long
and prosperous future.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29
ARLINGTON

From the Sun:
The condition Of Mrs. Adam Royhl
Is improving slowly.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

One day last week Marshal Nyman
happened to notice +. F. Gudehus, of
Laketon township, drive into town
with a load Of wool which he sold and
delivered to j. c. Lee & Co, and upon
investigation Mr.. Nyman found that
the load brought Mr.. Gudehus $4,000
This is surely a fine price for a load of
wool and is quite different from the
price a like load would have brought
a few years ago. 1t certainly pays to
raise sheep nowadays.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

here driving a Ford with a certain Ii
cense number. Mr.. LaBay went to the
garage and arrested two men and two
women in the car he wanted as they
we're about to leave the building.
Friends in Arlington have received
announcements of the marriage of
Miss Olive Perkins and Mr.. Nordie
Bjornson at De Smet, Thursday, June
Is, 1916. They will be at home in
Manchester, S. d., after June 20. Miss
ton schools for the past few years and
her many friends will join in sending
their hearty best wishes. The groom
is a son of County Commissioner
Bjornson of Manchester and a prosper
Gus young business man Of that town.
Everything was favorable for the
farmers and merchants picnic at Ar
lington last Tuesday. The crowd was
big, the weather good and the various
amusements were INDUCED in and en-
joyed. 1t vas a clean gala day cele-
bration with no gambling or booze and
everybody was happy. The large tent
was filled at dinner time with picnic
parties. From the free ice cream and
lemonade stand everybody was served
Many hundred were handed out. One
hundred and fifty gallons of lemonade
were used.
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future time as may appear advisable
THE B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY.
BY order of the Executive Com
Akron, Ohio, June 20, 1916.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

II a Register Want AID will not do II
lit can't be done!"
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and the children moved to Brookings
county. The deceased passed away at
her home in Bangor township on Wed
nesday of last week in her sixty-third
year. Funeral services were held In
the Christian Reformed church on Fri.
day afternoon of last week, Rev. j. B.
Van den Hook officiating, and the in
terment was in the cemetery north
west of town.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Carold I~verson, formerly of Brook.
ings. now professor Of dairying at
Ames, Ia, arrived in Hendricks Mon.
day for a short visit at the Carl ].
Johnson home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

John Vizecky, Jens H. Christensen
and sons Louis and Jens, Jr., drove to
Marshall Tuesday and heard Eugene
V .Debbs talk there in the evening. Ed.
Sem, with his mother and sister drove
through here from Lake Benton on
their way to Marshall the same day
on a like mission.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Grattan left for
Trenton, Mo-, Tuesday, for a visit with
Mrs. Grattan's sister, Mrs. Mark Sny-
der and family, and attended the we'd
ding of a niece, Miss Pearl Snyder. No
doubt O.. T. will return by the time this
item is printed. He is noted for max
ing the longest journey and staying
the shortest time of any man on earth.
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ABOUT III COUNTY
. . .
ElkTON

From the Record:
A card from Rt. Rev. Prof. II. A. +.
Kern, d. d., was received Wednesday,
asking that the Record be mailed to
him at Turner's Falls, Mass, in future.
Glad to hear from Rev. Kern, who was
a former pastor of the Elkton Evan
gelical church, and learn that he and
his are well and prospecting.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Hendricks entertained the largest
crowd in its history last Friday. The
occasion vas the annual reunion of the
Old Settlers Association Of Lincoln
county and the gathering IL estimated
at 1000 people. Some place it a. high
as 5000. But the exact number IL i'm
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

w. n. Tellinghuisen, wife and daugh-
ter Miss Ellen, arrived home Saturday
from Wellesburg, Iowa, where they
have been visiting Mrs. Tellinghuisen's
parents living there and also Mr.. Tell
inghuisen's parents living at Allison,
Butler county. They had a very pleas
ant time there and made auto trips to
Cedar Falls, Waterloo, cities they had
never been in before.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29
WHITE

From the Leader:
Cal. Jamison and family returned to
White Wednesday from Little Rock,
Iowa, where Cal has been conducting a
store. He recently disposed of his
stock there to a Chicago party VINO
took possession Immediately. Mr..
Jamison has accepted employment in
the store of W. r. Clifford & Co. We
are pleased to see them with US again.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Mathison, who cele-
brated the 50th anniversary Of their
marriage Monday, June 12.at their
home. in Hendricks township, have
been residents Of Lincoln county for
~thirty-six years, lacking a few months.
They came here in the fall of 1880.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-08-31

The Way With Bills.
Husband-You must try to keep OIL,
bills down. Wife-I do, but they're
always running up.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-08-31
WAHPETON
MARBLE and GRANITE WORKS
H. J. K0RF, Proprietor
PUBLIC AUCTION

I the undersigned will sell al
public auction at my residence
% South First Street Wahpc-
ton, N. d. on Saturday, Septe5eI
End, 1916, at 100 o'clock sharp
the following property to-wit:
5 head of horses. 10 cows
ranging from to years of age
| bull 1 1-2 years old.
Farm Machinery
Wide tire wagon, Success man.
ure spreader. bob sleigh.
Household Goods
Universal 6-hole range, oil
stove. air tight heater, dining
room table. buffet. book case and
writing desk combined, electric
washing machine. dressers. 4
iron beds. mattresses, refriga-
tor, couch. settee. 5 rockers, rug
?Xi2. i-2 dozen dining room
charts. chiffioner. all kitchen
utensils and other articles toe
Humorous to mention.
All sums of $40 and under cash,
over that amount bankable paper
will be accepted at 10 Per cent
.terest. Due Oct. ist. 1917.
s. +. STANLEY. Owner
L.. c.. Reimenschneider,
Autioneer.
Robt. L. Barber, Clerk
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-08-31
Climate Of "1hs Garden


The chief popularity about Kurna
Is that the natives believe the place
where they live Is the exact site of
the Garden Of Eden. The climate of
kurna Is acknowledged to be the most
trying in the summer time. It is
claimed that the British government
has record Of Is? degrees in the
shade upon the bridge Of boat an.
chored in the river at Busreh. a lit
tie to the south. The missionaries
at Busreh tell Of nights when the
thermometer registers not less than
125 degrees. British sailors bound for
the Persian gulf in the summer times
usually desert If they can. Perhaps
In Africa the thermometer rises near.
" as high; but there the air is dry.
while In the Persian gulf It is exceed.
fngly moist. The Europeans at
Busreh must pass the days in under.
ground chambers. or serraubs. while
a native boy pulls a huge fan, or
punkah. suspended from the ceiling
to keep the air in circulation. The
nights are spent on the roof, for it is
impossible to sleep below. In the
winter time the air seems exceedingly.
ly cold. for the marshes are filled
with salt; and rs the wind sweeps
over tie plain the moist salt air ia
peculiarly penetrating. Frequently
the Arab. benu:nbcd by the cold, falls
from his hOrse-Christian Herald.
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STELLA,
A STAR
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By
George Elmer Cobb
tt7sE AE75S q 7yS ~ 7vE7E ~ NEa
Copyright. 1916. by w. g. Chapman.)

- ses sss 80 ssS SeS sSS
Copyright. 1916. by w. g. Chapman.)
Always had Dale Arnold longed for
money and he had dreams how he
would spend it when it cnme. His
predictions We're essentially Boie-
mimi. He had been q reporter ON q
local newspaper, but soon found out
that he was not much of u writer. As
IN advertising man he scored Il better
success and fairly made u living.
Neither was he an actor, but he
dOated on such. Whenever show
came to town he haG the free entree
from his newspaper connection and at.
tended every night. He even became
acquainted with the members of sew
eral visiting dramatic organizations.
He was present ut one of their sup
pers. The careless good nature of the
men, the sharp CHEEKY intelligence Of
the women, the glamour of tinsel and
heroics fascinated Dale. They were
'true children of the heart" up today,
down tomorrow, but never discour.
aged, buoyed up by the shifting variety
of their unreal lives.
Stella Rossiter-real name, Mrs,
Jasper Wynant-was the leading lady
Of one especial troupe that came twice
year to Linden Grove. Mrs. Rossiter
was. indeed, lady, and leading. She
was twenty-five. independent. but gra-
cious, made Of acting business and 10
private life was unpretentious, but
sparkling. friend to everybody and
Of irreproachable character. The man.
ager of the company held her dictation