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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Regulus calenduia)

Length, about four and one-fourth
Inches. Olive green above, soiled whit
ish below, concealed feathers on head
(cresD bright red.
Range: Breeds In southern Canada,
southern Alaska, and the higher noun
tains Of the western United States;
winters In much Of the United States
and south to Guatemala.
Habits and economic status: In
habits and haunts this tiny sprite re-
sembles a chickadee. 1t is an active,
nervous little creature, fitting hither
and yon in search of food, and in
spring stopping only long enough to
utter its beautiful song, surprisingly
loud for the size OF the musician.
Three-fourths of its food consists Of
wasps, bugs, and flies. Beetles are
the only other item of importance az
per cent?. The bugs eaten by the
kinglet are mostly small, but, happily,
they are the most harmful kinds. Tree
hoppers, leafhoppers, and jumping
plant lice are pests and often do great
harm to trees and smaller plants,
while plant lice and scale insects are
the worst scourges of the fruit grower
lin fact, the prevalence Of the latter
has almost risen to the magnitude Of
national peril. It is these small and
seemingly Insignificant birds that most
successfully attack and hold in check
these insidious foes of horticulture.
The vegetable food consists of seeds Of
poison ivy, or poison oak, few weed
seeds, and few small fruits, mostly
elderberries.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25

Length, about nine inches. A gray,
black, and white bird, distinguished
from the somewhat similarly colored
hooking bird by the black stripe on
side Of head. ~. .
Range: Breeds throughout the
United States, Mexico, and southern
Canada; winters in the southern half
Of the United States and in Mexico.
Habits and economic status: The
loggerhead shrike, or southern butcher
bird, Is common throughout Its range
and is sometimes called French mock
ing bird" from a superficial resem-
blance and not from its notes, which
are harsh and unmusical The shrike
Ia naturally an insectivorous bird
which has extended its bill OF fare to
include small mammals, birds, and
reptiles. It's hooked beak is well adapt
ed to tearing its prey, while to make
amends for the lack of talons 1t has
hit upon the plan Of forcing Its victim,
IL too large to swallow, into the fork
OF bush or tree, where IL can tear
| 1t asunder. Insects, especially grass
hoppers. constitute the larger part OF
It's food, though beetles, moths, cater
pillars, ants, wasps. and few spiders
are also taken. While the butcher
bird occasionally catches small birds,
It's principal vertebrate food is small
mammals, as field mice. shrews, and
moles, and when possible it obtains
| lizards. It habitually impales its sur
plus prey on thorn, sharp twig, or
barb Of q wire fence.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25

Length IL inches. Distinguished
from other jays within its range by
its decidedly whitish underparts and
brown patch on the back.
Range: Resident In California,
north to southern Washington, and
south to southern Lower California.
Habits and economic status: This
Jay has the same general traits Of
character as the eastern blue jay. He
is the same noisy, rollicking fellow
and occupies corresponding position
in bird society. Robbing the nests Of
smaller birds is a favorite pastime,
and he is a persistent spy upon domes-
tic fowls and well knows the meaning
Of the cackle of hen. Not only does
he steal eggs but he kills young chicks.
The insect food of this Jay constitutes
about one-tenth of its annual susten-
ance. The inclusion Of grasshoppers
and caterpillars makes this part Of
the birds food In it's favor But the
remainder Of its animal diet includes
altogether too large proportion Of
beneficial birds and their eggs, and
in this respect 1t appears to be worse
than It's eastern relative, the blue jay.
While its vegetable food is composed
largely Of mast, at times Its liking
for cultivated fruit and grain makes
It most unwelcome visitor to the
orchard and farm. In conclusion 1t
may. be said that over much Of its
range this jay Is too abundant for
the best interests Of agriculture and
horticulture.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Wisdom In Gotham Schools.

Here is an example Of the wisdcu
which Is impaired to the pupils I
New York's public schools by won
an teacher. In explaining how d,
Kill Won Kull was named. she told a
class that a man went out gunniu,
for sea gulls. He killed one on d,
stream that borders Staten island al
thereafter the stream was known \
Kill Won Kull." This 10 not a isnd|
full tale. but an absolutely truthful n
cital Of the kind Of education" n
parted In the "fads and fancs
schools" here.-Pittsburgh Dispatch
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
How's This !.

We offer. One Hundred Dollar
ward for any case OF Catarrh tnSsI
not be cured by Halls Catarrh "
Halls Catarrh Cure has been
by catarrh sufferers for the
thirty-hve years, and has "
known as the most reliable remsJ
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acu|
the Blood on the Mucous surface
pelling the Poison from the blo01
healing the diseased portions. =
After you have taken Halls u
Cure for a short time you WIZ
great Improvement In your
health. Start taking Halls
Cufc at once and get rid OF II
Send for testimonials, free. N
m. ,. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo
sSld by all Druggists. 7Sc.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Hcurrenf Rushea.n

In, Porto Rico, where the air Ia
moist and balmy, air plants grow on
the telephone and telegraph wires.
The insulation rots in places and
there the plants take root and thrive.
These plants, are called current
bushes or electric light plants"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Acuulrlnu Wisdom.

Every man of sound brain whom you
meet knows something worth knowing
better than yourself. A man. on the
whole, is a better preceptor than q
book. But what scholar does not al.
low that the dullest book can suggest
to him new and a sound idea ?-Bul-
wer-Lytton.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
What BECOMES Of the Goats.

The reported goat shortage in the
United States may be due to anything
from British interference with neutral
trade to the fact that neighbors with
autos honk loudly before the houses
when returning home at midnight.
What becomes of gotten goats is an
other of those questions like that con-
corning the whereabouts of lights that
go out.-Springfield Republican.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Good In Industry.

Thank God every morning that you
have something to do that day which
must be done, whether you like 1t or
not. Being forced to work and to do
your best will breed you handled
virtues which the idle will never
know.-Charles Kingsley.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25

For sale, my residence and lot
in Tabor. The residence has six
rooms, bath room and smaller
rooms and is modern in every way
The lot is 116x220. Joseph Tu-
rex.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Had Sized II up Rluht.

"Is your paper really seventy years
old?" asked the sweet young thing.
Certainly" we retorted, defiantly.
"Why?" Then I was right. told
mother that some of your Jokes are
older than the paper."-Buffalo Ex-
press.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Something of a Novelty.

Shall we go to the movies, play
bridge, or stay homer" why not stay
home? We can always go to the mo-
vies or play bridge. Judge.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Screw Rronsllsr Old Device.

That a patent for screw-propelled
steam vessel had been issued as far
back as 1903 recently was discovered
in the French patent office.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
GIFT Above All.

II. instead of a gem, we could cast
the gift OF. rich thought into the heart
of others, that would be giving as the
angels ve.-Selected.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Victory In Worthy struoo,e.

Victory In Worthy Struggle.
think that there Is success in all
honest endeayor, and that there is
some victory gained In every gallant
struggle that is made-Dickens.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Education In a Blo Thina.

Education is a grand good thing.
Before she went away to school vir-
ginia Featheringham called her moth
er NAV" Now she refers to her
as "the mater."-Topeka Capital.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
County School Notes.
BY supt. G. G. Fites.

ma VanDuysen.
The manuscripts from the re-
cent examinations will be gone
over as rapidly as possible, and
the results will be announced with
in a reasonably short time. @
We regret to learn of the resig-
nation of Prof. Allen at the
Springfield Normal. Mr.. Allen
has made himself very useful to
the rural schools of the county du
ring the past year. His illustrat-
ed lectures on rural school condi-
tions have proved exceptionally
helpful wherever given.
Few people realize that the To-
west point in South Dakota lies in
the northeastern part of the state.
[ When we say Cup north" in re-
J; ference to the northern part OF
our state, we do not quite mean
what we say.
We found an eighth grade ap-
plicant who says that he was in
this grade but four months, and
we wonder what his teacher meant
by sending pupil of such brief
preparation up to take the final
examination.
! We are pleased to note the in
, creasingly large number of teach
ers who plan to take review cour-
ses In various summer schools
this year. 1t is to this class Of
teachers that we look for aid in
filling the best positions of the
county.
Yankton is to produce its histo-
! rical characters and scenes from
its earliest times down to the pre-
sent day during the second week
of June. Since Yankton is the
mother city of the Dakotas, this
event will be of more than passing
interest to the students of South
Dakota History.
Our attention has been called tc
some cases of school ground discir
line in which the teacher failed to
do her duty. Please remember
that the teacher is more than teach
er on the school ground. She il
expected to be leader in all OF
the children's sports.
One of the greatest faults VIZ
find in our eighth manuscripts il
that the pupils have not mad,
their answers clear. Either the.
do not understand the subject
themselves, or they lack ability t.
express their ideas on paper.
Looked at from either angle, the
situation is not very encouraging
"A With all the rules and regula-
tions laid down to prevent the
spread of contagious diseases, il
seems that people will not take
heed until decease' and death en-
ter their own homes. We know
of several cases where prompt &C
ton on the part of school officials
in keeping children exposed to
contagion from school would have
saved much inconvenience and dis
comfort in the homes of several
patrons.
A level headed farmer says that
because his father did not have al
automobile is no argument why lie
should not have one for the use OF
own family. The same argument
holds in regard to consolidated
schools. Simply because the pre-
sent generation was not brough'
up under the consolidated schoo
system is no reason why these ad
vantages should be denied to tn,
rising generation.
The report from Dist. No. 4!
shows an enrolment of thirty-tw,
pupils, and an average attendance
.of ovavt fwentv-f four. Marion j az
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-05-25
Protect Your Family
with a Policy in the
Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co.

/ write only standard policies, eliminating the
so called Guaranteed Dividend" Guaranteed Annu-
al Additions and other special forms written by
few Companies. These forms are termed Misleading
and Deceptive by Best and other authorities on
life insurance.
will be pleased to give you information on any
Company doing business in this State as to the amount
of dividends paid by them, the character OF their
assets etc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
TanIaC is Only
Remedy to Aid
This Foreman
Dayton Railroad Man Tells Of Remark
able Results he Gained.

"Tanlac is the only remedy that
ever benefited my case," says Robert
Johnson. Il certainly spent a great
deal Of money before finding the relief.
have recommended Tanlac to num-
Der of people.
"My wife takes Tanlac and praises
it, too"
Mr.. Johnson lives at SO waedner
street, Dayton, and is foreman of the
track department of the Peoples rail-
way.
"After using four bottles my general
health has improved and I can enjoy
my meals without any after effect but
the pleasure that follows perfect di-
gestion.
Before using Tanlac was miser
able dyspeptic. Sour, fermented food
would rise into my mouth and 1 often
was nauseated after breakfast. l can
not forget the bitter taste in my
mouth. l would lie awake at nights
like an owl.
But 1 am much better now" smil-
ingly went on Mr.. Johnson. 81 never
felt better in my life. l had bad
case of catarrh, too, and that has
gone on its way with the other trou-
bles. l now have good stomach.
Best of all, headaches, restless nights
and bitter tastes are only by-gones.
"If l were going to receive the cost
lest gift that gold could buy as my
Christmas present, l could be no hap
pier than Tanlac has made me.
Santa Claus would bestow no better
remembrance upon the sick than to
put bottle or two in their stockings
Christmas eve."
So many of these out-of-the-heart
talks measure the depth of gratitude
the people have for Tanlac. 1t is
hope builder as we'll as health build
err. The Tanlac way to health just now
is quite crowded though broad it is,
with those who seek the most precious
most coveted goal.
Tanlac is the great constructive REM
edy. 1t uproots the plant of sickness
and sows the seed of health. 1t drives
the poisonous waste accumulation of
inactive organs out Of the system.
Tanlac is being personally explained
in Richmond at the four Thistle
thwaite drug stores.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
CLUB DIRECTORS
AYDISCuSSION
OF PLANT DEAL

Because OF the illness Of George
Seidel, chairman Of the committee on
public service corporations. the board
of directors Of the Commercial club
did not discuss the purchase Of the
Light. Heat and Power plant by the
city last evening. The committee.
which several weeks ago announced
its opposition to the purchase. has
been considering the question further
since the announcement Of purchase
price by the utilities commission but
has made no report.
The proposed raise in the gas rates,
threatened by the Light, Heat and
Power company az sequel to the
forced purchase Of the light plant. was
referred to the committee. No action
was taken.
The health committee, OF which
William Rooney is chairman is now
considering the report made by DR..
J. c. Perry. on behalf Of the United
States Public Health Service bureau,
which was made public yesterday.
The vocational survey which is to be
conducted by educational authorities
OF Indiana university, is in the hands
Of the educational committee. The
committee has arranged with Prof.
Leonard, who will head the survey
committe, to talk to the club members
next Monday evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
DOCTOR SAVES A
BLACKSMITH

Some time ago I was taken with
kidney trouble which caused me tc
give up my work as blacksmith.
lost my appetite and could not sleep
from the dreadful pains that would
come over me, from my kidneys
was treated by physician for about
three months. He could not help me
so finally he prescribed Dr. Kilmer's
SwampRoot. l started taking same
and before I had finished taking the
first bottle / began to eat and sleer
better than ! had in long time. ]
continued to take same until l was
entirely cured and took on consider
able weight.
l am now back working at my trade
again and never felt better in my life
appreciate what Swamp-Root has
done for me and will recommend it to
any one who suffers with their kid.
neys. When physicians fail to give re.
lief and then prescribe Swamp-Root
they sure know of it's merits. l am
Very truly yours,
S. A. HALE, Henrietta, N Y.
State of New York, County of Mon.
roe, S.:
S. A. Hale of Henrietta, N. Y, being
duly sworn deposes and says that he
is the person who wrote the foregoing
testimonial letter to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
and knows the facts therein to be
true.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this goth day of July, 1909.
MORRIS T. GRIFFIN.
Notary Public.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFICERS

annual meeting last evening elected
the following officers: President. Hen
ry Hobinghorst: vice president Adam
Boes; secretary, Henry Blomeyer;
treasurer. Howard Thomas; sick com
mittee District No. 1, Henry Fulle;
No. 2. Herbert Schuerman; No. 3, Hen.
~ Veregge: No. 4, Albert Fraumaa /;
No. s, Christ Fulle.
Reports showed that there had been
much sickness curing the last year
among members and that many sick
benefits had been paid. At present
eight members are drawing relief.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
KNIGHT TEMPLARS
INSTALL OFFICERS
AT MASONIC HALL
Installation of newly.elected Off

Installation of newly-elected Off
GERS of the Richmond Commandry,
No. 8. knights Tempiar, was held in
the Masonic temple last night by Sir
knight Charles E. Marlatt, past emf
nent commander, and Sir knight John
l.. Rupe, past grand comm; nder, be-
fore a rep: sentative attendance of
members of the order.
In assisting with the ritualistic work
for the 1916 officers of the knights
Templar last night, Mr.. Marlatt COM
pleted the fortieth consecutive year in
which he has participated in events Of
that kind.
He was first elected eminent COM
mander of the order in 1876 and be-
came a member of the knights Tenn
plar few years prior to that time.
Since 1876, without missing a single
year, he has assisted in the installa-
ton of officers.
Routine business followed the in
stallation of officers last night. Fol
lowing are the new officers: Eminent
commander. Albert w. Rees; general
issimo, .. Frank Ward; captain gen
eral. Luther E. Bruce: senior warden,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
PUBLISHERS
TO ALTER ADDRESSES
FOR RURAL PATRONS

Request was made today by Post
master Beck that rural route patrons
inform publishers Of magazines and
newspapers OF their " rural route
addresses resulting from the motor
lied system. The clerks in the office,
since the Inauguration OF the system,
have been forced to iange the ad-
dresses on letters and parcels. This
condition is prevalent In all the post
offices of the county.
THE rural route carriers cannot ex-
tend the minor courtesies they used to
be able to extend" said Postmaster
Beck today. The patrons must re.
member that each carrier has over
fifty miles to go arr that every min
ute wasted hinders his work. Time is
the big factor in the new system end
a little cooperation on the part of the
patrons will help make the plan sue.
cess"
Discontinue Courtesies.
Some of the former carriers. who
only had to drive twenty-five miles
were able to make change in the sale
of stamps and place stamps on pack
ages.
James Starr was the last carrier to
return to the office yesterday. In
spite of the three days nail vhich
had to be delivered Monday, the first
day of the new system, Mr.. Starr com
pleted his route and was back at the
office by o'clock in the evening. AL
the other carriers finished their work
before that time. 1t is believed that
by the time the system is well under
way and the carriers become accus
toned to their routes, it will be posi-
BILE to cover the fifty mile routes sc
that the carriers can return to the of
flee by 2 or o'clock in the afternoon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
HOT TEA BREAKS
A c0LD-TRY THIS

Get small package of Hamburg
Breat Tea, or as the German folks
call 1t, Hamburger Brust Thee" at
any pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful
Of the tea, put cup of boiling water
upon 1t. pour through = sieve and
drink teacupful at any time. 1t is
the most effective way to break cold
and cure grip. as 1t opens the pores.
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels. thus breaking up q cold at
once. 1t is inexpensive and entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
Bad Cold Quickly Broken Up.

Y. writes: II first used Chamberlain q
Cough Remedy about eight years ago.
At that time I had q hard cold and
coughed most of the time. 1t proved
to be Just what ! needed. 1t broke
up cold In a few days, and the cough
entirely disappeared. l have told
many of my friends of the good I
have received through using this medi-
cine, and all who have used 1t speak
Be It In the highest terms" Obtain
lble everywhere.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
Letter to
Letter to
Dr.. kiImer & Co.,
Blnghamton N. Y.

Prove What swamp-Root Win Do Foe
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
4 Co., Binghamton, N. r. for
= sample size bottle. It will con.
vince anyone. You will also re
ceive a booklet Of valuable informa.
ton telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing. be sure and
mention the Richmond Daily Palla.
dunn. Reguisr fsty-cent and onedollsr
size bottles Tor sale At all drug stores.
ADV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04

following places at the time desig.
mated:
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Phariba
stephens. Ill South Sixteenth street;
Wednesday with Mrs. Cora Bond, liz
North Sixteenth street, Mrs. Margaret
Iredell, 10S North Nineteenth street,
Mrs. w. H. Dennis. 300 South Fifteenth
street. Mrs. Claude Munson, 800 Ran
dolph street; Friday evening with Mrs.
Jesse Brooks. SIS South Seventeenth
street. and Mrs. Rebecca T. Davis. aaO
West Main street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
HANOVER PRESIDENT
ADDRESSES TEACHER

w. A. Miller, president of Hanover
college at Hanover, Ind, will deliver
the principal address before the Rich
mond city teachers institute Saturday
afternoon It the high school auditor
ium. Routine business of the institute
will proceed the lecture.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
NIGHT SCHOOL OPENS.

Night school opened Monday night
with an increase of seventy students
Der were women and the remainder
young men. Principal F. G. Pickell OF
the high school the latter part of the
week will prepare a list which will en-
able him to ascertain tie total enroll
ment. 1t is now approximately 600.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04

Frank Benn: Junior warden, William
C. Jones; prelate, Clifford w. Cald.
we'll; treasurer George r. Cause; re-
ccrder, Robert w. Phillips; standard
bearer, Walker E. Land; sword bearer
Louis E. Dingley; warder, Earl E.
Thomas; guards, Fran: T. Swaynie
DR.. c. A. Peterson and DR.. A. B. Price
sentinel, Harry Porter
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04
COTTAGE SERVICES
PRECEDE REVIVAL

Plans are progress: ing for the series
Of evangelistic meetings to begin jan
uary Is at. the East Main Street
Friends church. The Rev. William J.
Sayers of Muncie, the evangelist, is
known to many Richmond peopl as a
forceful and attractive speaker. AS a
preparation for the meetings a series
of cottage prayer services is being ar
ranged. Meetings will be held at the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-04

The manufacture Of cement in Cal
ifornia plants, where electrical energy
is used, is estimated to require an
average of one-horse power to each
barrel of cement produced.