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Evening star., 1916-11-26
MAGAZINE SECTION for November 26, 1915

This, in the main, is the reason why
Great Northern and other railroad stocks
have fallen. Speculation has practically
ceased. All the railroad stocks have
moved upward in the last year because of
increased earnings, and they may go
higher; but no one expects that Great
Northern will ever go to nearly 400
again.
Perhaps Great Northern has dropped
more than some others because it was
pushed abnormally high in the mad specu-
lative era of 1906. There is no space in
this article to describe just why that hap
pened; but any one who remembers the
inflated period of which speak will recall
the many reasons that then seemed so
good for pushing up these railroad stocks,
and especially the Hill issues, to absurd
helghts-just as many arguments seem
so convincing now for expecting a con-
tinued rise in certain war stocks, the
popular counters of speculation of ten
years later.
Great Northern Stock To-Day
THE decline in Great Northern reflects
little, if at all, upon the inherent merit
of that tproperty, both ten years ago and to-
day. Its net earnings this year have in
creased about $7,000,0O0. Its dividend
of per cent. is much more than earned.
Whether the man in Washington D. c.,
who made the inquiry, should sell his stock
depends upon why he still owns it, Does
he want speculative opportunities or
regular dividend? He already has had
Z per cent. in dividends upon his invest
ment, and the rate of return has been just
short of per cent. a year on the purchase
price, which is excellent for period of ten
years, especially considering the fact that
he could have many, many times sold the
stock for more than he paid for it and
could to-day sell it for almost exactly the
price he paid.
Certainly no reasonable person could
ask for better investment than that!
| do not know how much Great Northern
will rise or fall in the future If the pres
ent abnormal prosperity continues, it may
go up quite little. But big speculative
profits, such as existed in railroads ten
years ago or as exist in other classes of
stocks to-day, seem out of the question.
On the other hand, Great Northern should
be able to pay fair-sized dividends about
as long as any railroad in the country.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-21

Early blowing Of wheat Is beneficial
In more ways than one. Not only does
Il bury the Hessian fly. but II also
gives time for the pIowed soil TO be-
come moist and compact underneath.
Such condition Of the soil is difficult
to secure If blowing Is put or until
September. Keeping down the weeds
also conserves soil moisture and plant
foods. From FIVE to seven hundred
tons Of water are necessary to pro-
duce ton of dry weeds and moist OF
this may be saved for the wheat crop.
Plant food is made available more
rapidly when early blowing is prac-
ticed, due to the better air circulation.
II the weeds are kept down, this food
is stored up and ready to give the
wheat a quick, vigorous start when
seeding time comes. If,eon the other
hand, the weeds are allowed to grow,
they will draw heavily on this plant
food and while they will eventually die
and decay. restoring 1t to the soil, the
wheat will not do well, for II the
wheat crop waits until the weeds de-
cay, the danger from winterkilling
will be greatly increased. This differ
ence in growth may make the differ
ence between winterkilling and good
spring condition.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-21
Lingering Coughs are
Dangerous.

Get rid of that tickling cough that
keeps you awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy. DR..
Kings New Discovery is pleasant
balsam remedy, 'ntiseptic. laxative
and promptly effective 1t soolhes
the irritated membrane and kills the
cold germs; your cough is soon re-
lieved. Delay is dangerous-get
Dr.. Kings New Discovery at once.
Fo- nearly fifty years it has been
the favorite remedy for grippe.
Group coughs and colds: Get bot
tie today at your Druggist, 50c.-
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-21

let's Them Pass Freely.
1t has been noticed that the wolf
at the door has no appetite for storks.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-24

il af,d mrs. II Kirklnar Mf.
and MS kIyey Smith and daughter /.
and the editor lard family spent
Sunday Afternoon at the home Of
nj. AID Mrs. David Welb0rn in the
country. We always enjoy stay
at this home Mr. and Mrs John
sWelborD, son and daughter In lev
who live on the place, was also pres
ed We returned via way OF
the new brownsville Winston road
and found sit good and of course
from Thomasville to High Point the.
road is excellent,
T. RaWley and wife left Satur-s
fIag Tor q stay Of several days at.
RicIffnond. West Point, Va Bal
fimofe and Washington They went
BY ant0.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-24
THE DUNLAP MINERAL
SPRINGS COMPANY
KerrnesyiIIe, North Carolina

bis water is indicated in all af-
sfectiens due to the Uric Acid Dia-
thesis Govt or Rheumatism in all
its forms, Brights and all Function
al Diseases of the Kidneys, Indiges-
ton and all catarrhal conditions of
the Stomach and Bowels. Nervous.
disorders, Malarial Fevefs, and in.
the preparation of Artificial Food
for infants.
Delivered TO your door at the fol
lowing prices
5gallen carboy $1.OOs
Crate sof s one-half gallon bot
ties $1.0eI
Wri1esor see us when in the city
Mineral Springs Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
MOTHERS CONGRESS.

We learn from the daily papers that
the epidemic of infantile paralysis in
New York City is not abating, and thous-
ands of Little Ones are passing on. We
feel deeply for the sorrowing parents,
and know that now they are experience
ing "The Saddest Moment"
Oh. we laugh at little children, and we think
them but part
In the elemental beauty life has twined around
the heart,
And we humOr them and tease them--Dut the
saddest day befell
When they put little casket round the form
you loved SO WE'LL
You thought you'd always have her, have the
baby girl 50 sweet,
With her cheeks God made Of roses, and those
two pink velvet feet;
And YOU never dreamed twould hapDen-and
YOU couldn't see that day
When they draped the little shutters In a ribbon
made Of gray
There are many, many mothers that have known
that saddest hour
When the shadows drew about them, and little
withered flower
Lay so careless OF the sunshine through the
window any more
OR the muffled world out yonder pounding rude
ly by the door
SO we sing 10 save the babies. and to rouse q
thought in you
OF the care and love you owe them for the glory
bright and new
That they shed upon the household where all
loving hearts are bowed
When little form is lying meath a ribbon aud
a shroud
When two little hands are folded, little waxen
hands That seemed
Like the petals OF soft roses in the days when
baby gleaned;
And you bow your head In sorrow oh, so deep
and hard TO tell
When they've put little casket round the form
you loved so well.
MRS. PERCY II. HELM,
Secretarv
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
ENLARGED HOMESTEAD BILL

Land Office officials are sending out
the following information regarding
features Of the new amendment to the
enlarged homestead law, which is now
in effect;
Non-contiguous additional homesteads
may now be made under the following
conditions
|. The homesteader must have proved
up on his original entry
9 If he is living on his original
homestead and the additional he takes
is within 20 miles of his original fling
he will not have to live on the addition
al entry.
3. An entryman, or entrywoman, is
entitled, under the amendment to an
additional filing, although he or she
may have sold his or her original entry.
4. The additional entry may be made
in any state where the enlarged home
stead law applies, provided the original
homestead was located in territory des
ignated, or which may be designated
under such law. But, if the additional
is situated more than 90 miles from the
original, full residence under the en-
larged homestead law will be required.
Cultivation and improvement are re-
quired in all cases
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED
AT NOVEMBER ELECTION

The voters of South Dakota will be
called upon at the November election to
pass upon considerable Legislation"
both in the way Of constitutional amend
ments and bylaws submitted to them
either through the provisions of the in
itiative or the referendum. There are
nine constitutional provisions up for
vote. One of these, Of the most import
ance to the western half of the state, is
the amendment to Article XXI which
allows the formation of irrigation dis
tricts, for the purpose of securing water
for irrigation purposes in counties, town
ships, or districts, where the property
owners so desire, at no expense to any
one save themselves. In fact it is mere
ly applying the same amendment which
was given to the eastern part of the
state many years ago, to allow them to
secure drainage, with the reverse, that
is allows irrigation instead and the
wording is identical other than ''irriga-
ton" and drainage" in the amend
ments This is desired by the western
part Of the state, for the same logical
reasons the eastern sections wanted a
drainage amendment.
Another amendment seeks to cut out
the five year limitation of lease of state
lands, allowing longer term leases.
Another attempt to give the legisla-
ture by the two thirds vote the power to
fix salaries of state officials, which are
now definitely set at figures less than
the average manager of any paying busi
ness would accept.
Another applies state wide prohibi-
ton after July first, 1917.
Another amends the constitution to
allow the establishment of rural cred
its" in the state
Equal suffrage also comes up as an
amendment to Sec 8, Article VII of the
constitution.
Another seeks to amend the revenue
laws of the state to allow of the classiti-
cation of property for assessment, and
to authorize the taxing of incomes, pri-
vileges and occupations.
Another is the proposition for a con
stitutional convention for "A general
revision of the constitution.
Besides these eight submitted at the
regular session of the legislature another
was submitted at the special session.
authorizing the state to engage in the
construction of good roads, and to mine
coal on the state lands.
Besides these constitutional questions
there are, through the initiative the
amended Richards primary act, and
two separate bank guaranty acts, one
practically covering the present existing
law, and another more radical.
Two acts Of the last session have had
the referendum applied to them one
which allows a ive-sixth jury verdict in
civil suits; the other requiring a major
ity of all votes cast to authorize the is
suance of liquor licenses in a commun-
ity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
Of Custer City, South Dakota,
RESOURCES

Loans and discounts 73,444.7l
Overdrafts 81
United States Bonds l2,50000
Other Bonds %, 497. IS
Banking House, Real Estate 22,94667
Cash & due from other banks 44,l6S.06
Total $l7S594 90
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
METHODIST LADIES AID OUTING.

On Thursday, July 18th, 20 people sat
down to a splendid dinner provided for
them by Mrs. j. Hutzel at their beauti-
ful ranch home. Conyeyances were
provided for all who wished to go, Mr..
Hutzel himself providing two double
rigs, and the drive over rough roads
was greatly enjoyed, BY the way it was
generally expressed that they would
like to see the road commissioner in
their cars on those roads out there-per-
haps they would soon be fixed After
the good shaking, all had good appetites,
and tho we knew there would be fine
dinner, we did hardly expect so
much as we had We still have visions
of the chicken pie, and caramel pie, the
fresh peaches sith delicious cream, and
last but not least the ice cream and
cake. A dollar would no. baye been too
much to charge for such dinner. The
treasurer reported the receipts for the
day AS sl5.10.
The date for next years outing at the
Hutzel ranch has not been set yet. but
we shall watch the Chronicle every
week until we see it, and then we're
going.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. McAdam Celebrate
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at
Ranch East of Pringle.

Last Friday, July 7th, the friends and
neighbors gathered in to celebrate the
anniversary of the wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. f. McAdam, which event was
solemnized in Lebanon, Pennsylvania,
fifty years ago Looking forward into
the unfathomed future, fifty years repre-
sents great measure of time, but to this
benevolent Old couple 1t seems but yes
terday that they plighted their troth in
that little Pennsylvania village. They
have walked hand in hand across that
great summit that marks the center of
the expectancy of life; the western sun
is shining in their face, yet still that old
fire of iuvenility imbues their veins, and
while their step is not SO spry as it was
then, their minds still dwell upon the
sports Of youth.
They have seen both Joy and sorrow
in these fifty years of welded life
smiles and tears; births and deaths
trials and hardships. Shortly after mar
ildSC OhO1 LhONN0 w hdhSdo anu bCCdLuC
one OF the pioneer families of that state
They also lived in Nebraska in an early
day. They came to the Black Hills in
1890 settling on ranch near Wind Cave,
which has since been their home
They have nine children living, six
boys and three girls, four of whom at,
tended the celebration. Remoteness of
location prevented the other children
from attending. Their friends present
ed them with many valuable presents,
and spent the day in gay festivity.
Mr., w. +. Hanley, of Custer, favored
the occasion with ayery eloquent speech,
touching upon the topic of golden we'd
dings, and pointed out the fact that out
of the innumerabe marriages solemn
lied in this great world very few of
them ever attain to the fiftieth ami
versary.
Space will not permit the publication
of all persons present, and as the re-
porter was not present, it is only possi-
bic to name few who participated in
the celebration Mr.. and Mrs Denis
Carrigan, Mr. and Mrs. James Clark,
Mr.. Thos. w. Delicate, Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Zeimet, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Conlon, Mrs. Anna Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Prin-
gle, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heidepriem, Mr..
and Mrs. w. f. Hanley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
w Brazell, Mr. ]. w Chitty, Mr.. T. V.
Garock, Mr., and Mrs. John RaVer, and
others whom the writer was not apprised
of, including members of the family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15

J.. CARRIGAN, Cashier
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
REPORT OF EIGHTH GRADE
FINAL AMINApIONS.

Those receiving the highest grades in
the County are as follows: Alice Glas-
gov, "a per cent Vera McClelland, 80
per cent VeFna McClelland, 80 per
cent. Gladys Hendricks, 92 per cent !;
Martha Garsuch, 80 per cent. Elmer
Malloy, 92 per cent Eva Reynolds, 80
per cent. Matte Barnes, 92 per cent.
Clara Rittberger, Raymond Garsuch,
Flora Voedisch, John Erpelding, Mary
Carey and Archie Callahan all received
a General Average of 80 per cent.
Out of the one hundred and ten appli-
cants only four received 100 per cent in
Spelling, namely: Gladys Hendricks,
Margerte Hollenbeck, Martha Garsuch
and Verna McClelland.
More failed in Spelling than in any
other subject, although there is a great
improvement oyer last year. Let us
hope the Eighth Grade next year will
bring up the average of their Spelling
grade.
AS this is the last Eighth Grade ex-
animation given in my career as super
intendent, | wish to send this as a part
ing word.
1t gives me great satisfaction to leave
the office With the feeling that at no
other time during my term has there
been more efficient class of Eighth
Graders than at the present time. This
of course speaks well for the teachers.
Members of the school boards, please
bear in mind, the powerful influence for
good the true teacher may be to the ris-
ing generation by moulding of charac-
ter, by instruction and guidance in aid
ing those who are entrusted to his care
What ever you do hire your teachers
early, and be sure they hold certificates,
have attended institute and are in every
way qualified to teach.
NnDMA CnNNUD
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
NORMA CONNER.
MANY JAPAN EsE PERFoRMERs.

Beyond all question the greatest
troupe of japanese in the world are with
the Yankee Robinson circus This
Japanese troupe were imported to this
country last season for the New York
Hippodrome. whe.e they appeared for
thirty weeks They were then engaged
for the Yankee Robinson circus and
made the greatest hit ever recorded un-
der a circus tent. This Japanese troupe
immediately went back to Japan, left
the port of Yokohoma on March 9th,
landing at Seattle on April 18th, going
direct to circus winter quarters. They
are in this country by permission of his
Royal Majesty, the Emperor of Japan.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
TO SAVE AN EDITOR.

Here is a minister who appreciates
the editor. At recent editorial con-
vention he offered the following toast
ITO save an editor from starvation, take
his paper and pay for it promptly. To
save him from bankruptcy, advertise in
his paper literally. To save him from
despair send him every item of news of
which you can get hold To save him
from profanity, write your correspond
ence plainly on one side ofthe sheet and
send it in as early as possible. To save
him from mistakes, bury him. Dead
people are the only ones who never
make mistakes"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-07-15
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Teachers examination for second,
third and primary certificates, will con-
vene at Custer in the court house, July
Goth and 2lst.
On account of the hot weather let us
all be ready for work at $50 a. m.
NORMA CONNER,
County Supt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-06
MONEY TO LOAN
STORAGE

81 900 to loan on first mortgage. Ad-
dress 7. o Box No. 775. Harrisburg, Pa
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-06
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE
By Associated Press

Steady: No. 3. red, T spot and January
$1:27@1,2s; No. 2, Southern. red. $1.25 a
:. Corn Firm; No. ?. yellow. local
20. oats So FlF%; 5i. NJ NJ. is white. SOh @
Bran The rei market K e T's Is steady: city
Wtis %ssssrn winter winter per ton
Refined Sugars = Market steady
eonfeetionePs' P;;' 4. 5sSc.s S sfSnu'1'e0' ',''''
Butter : Market steady; western,
: Eggs The market is steady
receipts, free cases, $500 per case;
western, extras. f1rsts, free cases. S10.50
per case; do, firsts, free cases. $3.50 per
Live Poultry - Market firm; fowls
15@17o; roosters. 12@12hc; spring
chickens, Is a lie; ducks, 15@17c; geese
isE RFs'isd fsd dfoqfEY foE fsns3 MsFs't 1ss s;eas
Slys 4 f. ,es paofssS fo%isi S1si,,1s
chickens, nearby 22@ 2se; do. western
choice, to fancy, 1s@19c; do, fair te
6OOhg A1W1fSg HSdiOyt 10
@2Oc; do. western, 12@1Sc; geese,
nearby. ls@1sc; do. western: l4@ l6e;
2S soc; do, Virginia. 26@ &c; do. near
by, choice to fancy, csc; do. nearby
choice, 26@27c; do. fair to good, 23Q
25c; do western, choice to fanc, 25@
26c; do, western. fair to good, 20@23c;
old toms, 21c; do, culls, 16@17c.
Potatoes = Market firm; Penn
sylvannia, facy, per bushel, $1.10@1,25;
do. fair TO good, 95c@ 90 per bushel;
Jersey No: l.. per basket, 50@55c; do,
Flour Market firm; winter
straights. s5.90@6.15; do. patent, $6:25
@6.50 Kansas straights, $4.S5 a 5.S5;
Spring straights. $6.O0m6.25; do. pat
ent, $6.25m $50; do. favorite brands,
Hay - The market is steady,
with a fair demand; No. 1, large
bales, S21.00@21.50; No. 1. medium
bales. 5000 q 21.OO; No. 2. $4,000 1880;
No. 3, do. $15.50617.50.
CIovsr mixed iight aoHe mXed6 d. siSs5oS
do, $500 a 1900.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-06
German Prestige Takes
Big Drop in Balkans
BY Associated Press

London, Jan. 6. A dispatch to
the Daily Mail from Athens says:
THE last ten days have seen the
biggest drop in German prestige since
the war began and this despite the
entente allies evacuation of por-
tion of the Gallipoli peninsula. The
causes of the German slump have
been external and internal. namely
the failure of the Teutonic forces to
advance in Macedonia, together with
General Castelnau's confidence in the
strength of the entente allies position
at SalonilIi. and the impatience of
the Greek troops to resist any at
tempt of Bulgarian advance of the
Greek troops to resist any attempt of
Bulgarian advance in Greek terri
tory which has compelled the govern
ment to give the commanders on the
border the necessary orders to be pre-
pared for action against the Bull
garians, if necessary.
Moreover, through the queen, who
has had depressing letters her sister,
the Princess Charlotte of SaXe-Mein-
ingen, King Constantine is learning
the true state of affairs in Germany"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-06
LEADING SHARES
DISPOSED TO SAG
Initial Prices Point to Further
Speculative Uncertainty;
Declines Nominal
BY Associated Press

New York, Jan. 6.-Initial prices in
the stock market to-day pointed to
further speculative uncertainty. new
factor Of interest was injected by the
statement of the head of the United
States Steel Corporation, which coun-
seled caution. United States Steel
opened at 81 ", small fraction over
yesterdays heavy close, but soon de-
clined to S61a on large sales. Other
leading shares were disposed to sag
after their irregular opening, but de-
clines were comparatively nominal eX-
cept in certain high priced specialties,
General Motors losing Is at 40. Rails
were slightly lower with heaviness in
Erie.
Coppers and specialties. particularly
oils and some of the better known war
descriptions, made substantial recov-
cries in the first hour, and Steel rose
to 87A before another selling move
ment of larger and wider proportions
was encountered. On this decline Steel
fell to Sc Is. with offerings ranging
from 1000 to over 1000 shares. Other
leaders, including standard railways,
went lower, and some of the high
priced specialties followed the lead of
General Motors, Agricultural Chemical
preferred falling 8 to GA. Further
heaviness was manifested with the ap-
proach of the noon hour on a COM
bination of short selling and fresh
liquidation. Bonds were irregular.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-06
GERMANS BEING
BATTERED HARD
[Continued From First Pag

CONTINUED From First Page
he should oppose the government
compulsion bill.
Lens, the important town in North
ern France, which was one of the OBJ
jectives of the entente forces in their
september offensive. is being uninter-
ruptedly shelled by allied artillery
Berlin announced to-day.
There has been other notable artil-
lery activity along the western front
The Germans report the repulse of a
hand grenade attack on their lines
northeast of LIE Mesnil and the failure
of an attack by allied aviators on
Douai. Two British aeroplanes were
shot down.
On the eastern front, superior
Russian force drove back a German re-
connoitering detachment south of ia
cobstadt, while in Volhynia the Ger
mans dislodged the Russians from one
of their advanced positions.
Reports of the evacuation of Czerno-
WITT by the Austrians have not been
confirmed, Petrograd unofficial ad-
vices to-day only claiming that the
Russians have compelled the city's
defenders to fall back to their second
airy line.
The French are pounding heavily on
the German trenches in the Cham
payne and between Scissors and
Rheims and claim to have inflicted
notable damage by the bombardments
Bulgaria whose armies have not
been actively engaged since Serbia was
cleared of entente troops has appro-
priated $100,000,000 for war purposes
Saloniki dispatch states. All parties
united in support of the vote of credit