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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Bio Corn Yield.

Hudson.-James McVay, q we'll
known farmer near town, has just
marketed here 1.540 bushels Of 1916
corn, for which he received 70 cents
per bushel. His corn averaged IS BUSH
els to the acre. Of excellent quality.
Edward Anderson, another farmer,
sold his cor crop at a price which
gave him a profit Of $3.50 per acre
for the land devoted to the crop.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Davis Hard Hit.

The late Richard Harding Davis,
bluff and hearty, detested a snob, and
whenever a snob's head popped up he
took Il whack at It.
A guest ut n of his dinners ut
Crossroads farm, his estate neal New
York, made a snobbish remark about
a 0 Of the Revolution who had mar
ried a chorus girl OF great beauty and
talent.
Mr.. Davis glared ut his guest. His
ruddy face grew redder. Then he said !:
You, my boy, are one of those chaps
who think the social scale is life's only
reliable weighing machine New
York Globe.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
MEXICAN TROUBLE.

The Mexican-American joint COM
mission rejected the proposition to
transfer the conferences from Allan
tic City to Washington.
DR.. G. r. Servin, q naturalized
American. was arrested at Tucson,
Ariz., charged with conspiracy to ex-
port arms to revolutionists in Mexi-
co. Warrants also were issued for .
number Of other persons.
Parral. Chihuahua, Mexico, Is re-
ported to- have fallen into the hands
OF Villa bandits. This town was
given as Villas objective when the
bandit moved south from Santa Ysa-
bel.
Mexican bandits held up a passen-
ger train rear Juarez killed twenty
nine Carranza guards. robbed the
passengers, stripped all the women
IN board Of their clothing and carried
of everything of value in wagons.
The four Villa bandits who were
captured at the Babicora ranch. sew
enty-five miles southeast OF Casas
Grandes, following a fight between
the bandits and the Carranza forces
stationed at the Babicora ranch, have
been summarily executed.
Jose Diaz, said to be q naturalized
American citizen, was executed at Par
raj on October 3, at the order Of Gen.
eral Luis Herrera, the Carranza COM
mandant, according to the statement
by Mrs. Margarita Diax. his wife. at
Ell Pas0.
An army Of 175.000 loyal mel. well
equipped, provisioned and clothed, is
now under command Of General Car.
rama, according to Andres G. Garcia.
inspector genral of consulates for the
de facto government of Mexico. who
arrived in New York from Ell Paso.
Charges by Luis Cabrera of the
Mexican peace commission, that am
munition and supplies are being snug
gled across the border to Villa under
the eyes OF United States officials
were ~discredited by Customs and other
United States department officials
at Ell Paso.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

Barely 5000 Americans remain in
with the 100000 or more which lived
in that country prior to tae Madero
revolution In 1911.
Chicago's revenue will drop s75,o00
next year by the lapse OF seventy
five saloon licenses for the year be-
ginning November /. There remain.
however, 100 saloons in operation.
It is now believed that between 40
and sc persons lost their lives instead
Of 10 reported in the burning OF st.
Elizabeth's hospital at Farnham,
Quebec, Canada.
Debts Of the seven largest nations
in the war are in exces of S75,000,'
600, 900, as compared with SGT, 000,00o,-
900 at the wars beginning, according
to statistics compiled by 9 New York
bank.
Seventy-fve per ZEN Of the corn
crop of Oklahoma still is In the hands
of the farmers, who apparently hope
to profit by further price advances,
according to a report issued by the
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture.
The German under sea merchant
man Deutschland, commanded by
Captain koenig and a crew of twenty
five men, has arrived safely at New
London, Conn, completing it's second
trip across the Atlantic. The Deutsch-
land was twenty-one days making the
voyage and carried a cargo valued at
$40, GOO, 00o.
Drastic and immediate action will
of the soaring prices of ee,ci products,
Charles r. Clyne, United States dis
trict attorney at Chicago, announced.
He said that he had information that
the jobbers in several large cities
hold daily conversations over long
distance telephones and fix the prices
Of foodstuTs.
Alderman Pretzel Of Chicago has
has issued a statement declaring that
packing firms in the city have more
than 37,5O0,O00 eggs in cold storage
and that the price Of As cents a dozen
for this commodity is due to that
cause. He claims hat eight men
controlled the entire supply and that
the eggs were bought for speculative
last summer at an average
Of % cents a dozen.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
His Efficacious Way.

Jurd Sprawl of peewee was telling
of the style prevailing at his Cousins
house In Kansas City. why dad
burn it, they EFT diner ut six o'clock
ut night" said he. "And ut every plate
there were six forks and"
"Gee!" cackled his younger brother.
How'd you know which one to use?"
Hob! That didn't bother me none
l just grabbed my knife and sailed
right in."-kansas City Star.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Breeders to Organize.

Clark.-At a meeting to be held in
this city on Saturday, November IS,
the organization of a cattle breeders
association covering Clark county will
be perfected. At a preliminary meet
ing just held here Geo. l.. Carson Of
Bradley was chosen temporary chair
a A committee was appointed to
draft a constitution, and this commit
tee will report at the meeting to be
held November IS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Municipal Sonfire.

Geddes.-This city celebrated Hal
lCween with d municipal bonfire,
gnmes and ire is for children. The
affair was not Only a municipal but
a comfy celebration, and was a great
s;ac.sS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Trapping Pays Well.

Wolf Creek.-Trappers are having
unusually good success In trapping
muskrats and polecats along the Jim
river In this vicinity. Thus far this
fall theyIhave captured ove 200 musk
rats and about SO polecats. Prices for
the skins Of these animals are unusual
ly high at present, and in addition to
the sport the trappers derive a good
income from their industry.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Work 10 Renin.

Wentworth.-The material for the
construction of an electric line from
Colman to Wentworth now is on the
ground and the work OF installing the
line will be commenced at once. 1t is
expected the line will be built at the
rate of about one mile per day. The
electricity for the line will be furnish.
ed by a central plant at %Flandrcau.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Railroad Bridge Started.

Chamberlain. - Preliminary work
has finally started on the proposed
new railroad bridge across the Mis-.
souri, river at Chamberlain, and now
an agitation has been started for a
wagon and foot bridge. It is believed
the counties of Lyman and Brute, on
the opposite sides OF the Missouri, by
joining forces could build the bridge,
which is greatly needed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Conscientious.

do you always keep the promises
you make before electiOn?"
WELL" replied Senator Sorghum, II
do my best. If I can't keep them I am
willing to make them over again as
often as ma be desired"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Vivid Past.

Husband Ceiling of accident)-And
as | thought | WAS drowning my past
life came before me in IN vivid flash.
Wife-Nilliam, you never told me
before that you had that kind of Il
past.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Seeks 70 Recover EunI,.

Mitche!l.-The states attorney OF
Dawson county has started proceed
ings to recover about $4,000 from pres
ent and former county officials, claim
ing they have received that amount
from the county through ov%ercharge.
of various sorts. The largest sum is
asked from J. +. Berry, former s.ieriS,
who is said to have accepted an offer
of % per cent commission for the col
lection of delinquent taxes, made by
the county commissioners, and while
carrying out the bargain drew 81
46T.45 as commission. The agreement
was a verbal one, and the states at
torney says the commissioners had no
Berry was only entitled to the fees al
lowed by law for the performance Of
that part of his official duty. Mr..
Zangle, former county auditor, is ask
ed to return $73S.54. alleged to have
been improperly drawn by him for
caring for school loans. Former Coun-
ty Commissioner Curtis is sued for
1928, which he is said to have drawn
in addition to the salary of $500 a
year allowed him for his services.
County Judge Thompson is sued for
several small sums, a~ggregating $50,
paid him for services the states attor-
ney claims should have been rendered
part OF his regular official duties.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Buys Bio Ranch.

Rapid City.-SenatOr E. S. I1anson
recently purchased che Wi;lougLb By.
Brennan and The Gage ranch,
comprising 1,2:O acres altogether, in
Pennington county.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Escaped Prisoner Rearrested.

Tripp.-Henry Bucholz. arrested at
Trip on the charge OF forging a mum.
Der Of checks, the largest being Tor
the sum Of $125, escaped from the
sheriff, but was re%captured at Armour
and taken on to Wagner. Bucholz is
said to have offered City Marshal
Johnson Of Armour 800 to let hin
~, but Johnson refused to consider
the proposition.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Dependent on Circumstances.

Are you an Optimist?'
Il am. When l see Il man without
an umbrella in Il rainstorm l can al
ways say, Never mind the weather.
provided l have an umbrella myself"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
United States Court.

Aberdeen.-The regular fall term OF
United States court will convene in
Aberdeen on Tuesday, November 81,
with Judge James D. Elliott, OF Sioux
Falls. presiding.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Unusual Precedence.

There's nothing higher than a king
in a monarchy"
"What! Not even an ace?"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Would Organize Club.

YanktOn.-A movement is on foo
at Yankton to organize an automobile
club to encourage the good roads
movement in Yankton county.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

North Crandon, Wis.-sWhen l was Is years
old | got married and at IS years l gave birth to
twins and it left me with very poor health. Icould
dow to rest and it was hard for me to keep about
and do my work. I went to a doctor and he told
me | had a displacement and ulcers, and would
much that I did not know what to do. Having
heard of Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
thought l would give it a trial and it made me as
well as ever. l cannot say enough in favor of the
S"-MrS. MAYME AaRAcu North Brandon Vic
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Has Been
Woman's Most Reliable Medicine
Here is More Proof.

To women who are suffering from some form of
woman's special ills, and have a constant fear of breaking
down, the three following letters ought to bring hope:-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

ways may expect to have Il hard road
20 travel.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

Everything Ome to the waiter who
waits on himself
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10


cage. In 1914 divorces numbered 1914;
IN 1916 there were 4.116. according to
. report.
The town Of Mazatlan, Mex. claims
- resident the oldest man in the
world-Jose Juan Venasquez. an In
dian, who, according to all records. is
AZ years old.
Virginia has been added to the dry
column. making the eighteenth state
70 abolish saloons. The new state
Wide prohibition law went into effect
q midnight October 31st.
4 vein Of coal i've feet in thickness
hss been discovered meas Shenan-
1oah. Iowa. The vein is $50 feet be-
low the surface and was found acct
Aentally while boreng a well.
a Thanksgiving appeal for funds to
relieve suffering among the widows
md orphans In Germany was issued
~ the American relief committee.
hacked BY James w. Gerard, United
states ambassador to Germany. who
Gxpressed the belief that q liberal
~eontrlbution would tend to make for
NV more friendly feeling between Ger
many and the United States.
what WAS said to be the largest
Sfexitab.k project ever undertaken
y started when It al announced
l(ow York City that . campaign to
100000. 900 In 1917 far Jewish
s1Rerers "A Europe had begun.
copeland. charged with the
1liing nk VIM. Black. an anti-Catholic
cfIen fcuIi! not guilty by a
: IN tIeAdietricf court ct Galveston.
sftef deliberating "a hours.
w1s Killed - Marshall. Tex.
1y d. 1Da6.
kaNsaAssNNAsE
~ york CITY f.ees ! serious coal
6e&le1S ~. ani unless =
ltsfool DlecD4 O. deliveries 70
! censaner 4 f1mine can
1s1ne&. Donss4ic cc:i q sell.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

n,,t; Ros a b :, Mass:m%l vas as suffering from intam;
that my trouble was caused by a displacement.
My symptoms were bearing down pains, backache,
and sluggish liver. I tried several kinds Of medi-
cine; then l was asked to try Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. It has cured me and l am
pleased to be in my usual good health by using it
and highly recommend !" Mrs. 3. N. OsaooD,
/ Haynes Park, Roxbury, Mass.
If you want special advice write to Lydia
e. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD Lyn
letter will be opened, read and answered by . v
In strict confidence,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Cause for Confidence.

What establishes more confidence in
the average institute lecturers address
to farmers is to see him milking five
cows ut home night and morning.
Milwaukee News.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
Testimony from Oklahoma.

Lawton, Oka-"When / began to take Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound I seemed to be good for nothing. Tired easily
and had headaches much of the time and was irregular. took it again
before my little child was born and it did me a wonderful amount Of
good at that time. never fail to recommend Lydia I. Pinkhams
vegetable COMPOUND, to aldng women because it has done SO much
for me.-Mrs. A. l. MCCAsLAND, 500 Have St. Iawton. Okla.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

Parkston.-That failure to file an
itemized account of campaign eX-
penses under the South Dakota cor
rupt practices act is not sufficient to
bar a candidate from a place on the
ballot at the general election is the
opinion of Judge Robert r. Trip, OF
Yankton, ruling on a mandamus suit
brought by William Bartling and Fred
Baumann, of Hutchinson county.
Under the statute candidates. are
required to file their expense accounts
within thirty days after the primary
election. any failing to follow this pro-
vision being liable to lose the Office in
a contest. Following the law the W.
ditor of Hutchinson county refused to
file the names of the two men, who
were nominated on the republican
ticket last May.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

# you bet $13 and lose it's unlucky.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

Six Americans were killed In the
sinking of the British steamer Marina
by q German submarine, according
to a report Of American Consul Frost
ut Queenstown.
A Reuter- dispatch from Amster-
dam says: According to the Berliner
Tageblatt there is no longer any milk
in greater Berlin or other large towns
except for invalids."
October losses OF 107 ,O33, bring the
total British casualties for the four
months IF the Somme offensive to
414,202. The daily average loss for
October is 1852.
Fort Vaux, one Of the most impor-
tant Notifications captured by the
German crown prince in his pro-
longed drive at Verdun, has been
evacuated by the Germans.
CONSUMPTION was defeated in Aus
tralia, the first dependency of the
British empire to put the draft rule to
q vote. 1t is probably the first time
in history women have voted on the
question of sending sons and sweet
hearts to war.
Activities of German submarines
against Norwegian ships in Arctic
waters has increased to such IN ex-
tent since the German-Norwegian
submarine dispute that shipping firms
Cancelled all sailings through the
White sea.
Pope B~enedict's appeal to bishops
throughout the world to help in the
relief of Poland has brought to the
vatican the sum of 100000, which
will be sent to the Polish committee
In Switzerland for the relief Of suf-
fering.
At least eleven outpost steamers
and two or three torpedo boat de-
etroyers or torpedo boats were sunk
BY q German torpedo boat squadron in
the English channel between Folk
stone and Bolougne, according to an
oficial communication issued at Ber-
lin.
Twenty-four thousand, two hundred
bags Of mail from Germany and 1920
bags destined for Germany were con-
1scated by the British and French
authorities from December. 1915, to
the end of September. 1916, says the
Berlin Overseas News Agency.
The British government is propOs-
ing to take over control of the coal
industry Of Great Britain In the near
future. the purpose being to give a
certain power Of control over the neu-
trail shipping which Goals at British
ports.
0ENERAI.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
GENERAL.

Divorces are on the increase in Chi
cage. In 1914 divorces numbered 1914;
IN 1916 there were 4,116, according K
3 report.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10
MANY POINTS
EVENTS or THE DAY HELD 70 a
FEW LINES.
LATE EVENTS BOILED DOWN
Personal. Political, Foreign and Other
intelligence Interesting to the
General Readers.
WAR NEWS.

Six Americans were killed In the
sinking of the British steamer Marina
by q German submarine, according
to a report of American Consul Frost
ut Queenstown.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

The town Of Mazatlan, Mex, claims
- resident the oldest man in the
world-Jose Juan VenasQuex. an In
dian, who, according to all records. IL
az years old.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

The British government is propos-
Ing to take over control of the coal
industry Of Great Britain in the near
future, the purpose being to give a
certain power of control over the neu-
trail shipping which Goals at British
ports.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

Activities of German submarines
against Norwegian ships in Arctic
waters has increased to such ar ex-
tent since the German-Norwegian
submarine dispute that shipping firms
Cancelled all sailings through the
White sea.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

Debts Of the seven largest nations
in the war are in excess of $75 1000,
600, 900, as compared with $4,000, 00o,
600 at the wars beginning, according
to statistics compiled by 9 New York
bank.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your
nd answered by Q woman and held
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-10

Pope Benedict's appeal to bishops
throughout the world to help in the
relief Of Poland has brought to the
vatican the sum of 100000, which
will be sen to the Polish committee
Switzerland for the relief OF suf-
fering.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
From Records OF Indiana Title
and Loan Co.

The KosciuszkO Building and
Loan association TO Matthews Baum
gartner and wife. lot IS, Mary Har-
ris third subdivision of b. O. L. 81.
81.
Samuel NJ. Robinson and wife and
William l. Kizer and wife 20 Mat
thews Baumgartner, lot 1,O46, La
Sale park. $500.
Fred Rankert TO Martin 4. An
derson. lot 1863, Gaylor's third addi-
ton 10 Mishawaka. 81.
Frank Lassu and wife to Anton r.
Boeckling. lots 9 and 10. Stude-
bakers Oak Grove subdivision: also
part OF lot z, College Grove addi-
ton, 81.
Anton r. Boeckling and wife to
Frank Lassu and wife. same as next
above. s..
North Side Land and Improve
ment Co. TO Leonidas Thompson, lot
81. O,Neill & Schwab's addition to
Mishawaka, $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-31
ELECTRIC COMPANY
GETS RIGHT TO WIRE
TO COUNTRY CLUB

The Indiana and Michigan Elec-
trio Co. was granted a franchise for
installing poles and wires i'm Warren
township TO furnish lights at the
South Bend Country club by the
county commissioners Monday morn
ing. An estimate of $1,450 on the
construction of a bridge over
ditch near Lakeville was given by
Wagner and Ellis of Bremen.
Jacob r. Smith was appointed in
spector of the Martin A. Row road
in Union township. a petition signed
by +. A. Barley and others asking
that Mr.. Smith be appointed, having
oeen sent to the commissioners.
Robert a. Hunt and CO. fled a re-
port on the inspection Of the con-
crete that is being used in the con-
struction of the Lincoln highway.
In the afternoon the commission
ers met the EIkhart county commits
slOners at Mishawaka and went TO
the county line where they inspect
ed ali iron bridge across the river.
New abutments and other repairs
are TO be made on the bridge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-31
SEEK TO CLEAR UP
CONFUSION IN RATES
ON FOREIGN MAILS

In an effort 20 clear up the con-
fusion in the minds OF many con-
cerning the postal rate between the
United states and foreign countries
the postoffice authorities have issued
a bulletin naming clearly the nations
and countries effected by the two
cent rate.
Local postodice officials say that
they have considerable trouble with
mail going to foreign localities
Two cent stamps are aniNed To- mat
ter requires i've and 10 cent stamps
and that when the matter is de
livered a charge OF double the de-
linquent amount is made.
Countries 10 which mail can be
sent at the rate of two cents an
ounce are Canada. Cuba. Mexico. Re
public of Panama, the Canal Zone.
Bahamas. BaradOs British Guiana.
British Honduras. Dutch West In
dies. Leeward Islands New Found
land, Germany (hy direct steamer.
England. Scotland. Wales and Ire
land. To all other countries the
charge is five cents an ounce
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-31
ASKS JUDGE TO SEND
HIM TO PENAL FARM
TO SAVE HIMSELF

Declaring that he was unable to
care for himself and in no condition
TO withstand temptation either from
drink or consequent crimes, Jack
Kowalski asked Special Judge Pyle
TO send him TO the state penal farm
for a lengthy term when he appear
ed in city court Monday morning.
Kowalsl<i was charged with stealing
a pair of shoes. He admitted the
theft but stated he was under the
influence of liquor when he COM
mitted the crime.
II am tired of this life" Kowalsld
told the court. Il don't want 20 be
a criminal all my life. / think if
you would send me down to the
penal farm / could get Strengthened
up and come back and live decent
Kowalski is suffering considerable
as the result of dissappation and is
in poor health. After hearing his
story Special judge Pyle sentenced
the young man TO the state penal
farm for a period of 120 days. He
will be taken TO the farm some time
this week.