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irieb borbereilgf. gSir berfertigen ale
Metal @~lnidineuteiIe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
SOUTH DAKOTA METAL
PRODUCTION IN 1916

The production of gold from mines
in South Dakota in 1915 was 81, 463,
900, compared with $T,406, 3O5 in 1915,
and that Of silver was 200 900 ounces
compared with 1893, 1854 ounces in 1015.
A nominal quantity of lead was pro.
duced. These are preliminary esti,
mates reported by Chas. w. Hender-
son of the United States Geological
Survey, Department of the Interior.
The .Homestake mine and amalga-
nation. cyandation mills were operat.
ed continuously throughout the year
with an increased output. All the
cyandation mills in Lawrence county
were operated steadily, with the ex-
ception OF the Bismarck. During q
part of the year the Deadwood- Stand
ard cyandation mill was also oper-
ated On ore from the Slavonia prop
leIty. a small production Of placer
COLE was made in Custer, Lawrence
aud Pennington counties. A small
yield Of lode gold was made from the
Hill City district, Pennington county,
and considerable development was
dnne in the Keystone district and
severaislnall shipments were made.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
HIGH PRICES

There has been and still is being
heard the cry "High prices for
prices are high, but one would not
have realized it during the holiday
shopping season just ended had they
gone through the stores of the city
! with just the one object in mind, see.
ing if the people were buying, how
they were buying, and what they
were buying. Stores were crowded
from early afternoon till late in the
evening and every one seemed to be
finding what vas wanted and to have
the money to pay for it regardless Of
the prices. Merchants in all lines
claimed to have had exceptionally
good trade.
It's just the same old story over
again. People will skimp and save
and deprive themselves of the neces-
saries OF life that they may keep
abreast of the times, that they may
appear to be prosperous by the Civ
ing of costly presents they cannot af-
ford. 1t will ever be so, for the peo-
pie of today are salyes of customs
and are growing more and more SO
each day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
COUNTY oFFsofsL PAPER
untered at the Post-OGice atPierre. South Da-
kota. as mail matter of thesecond class.

Archibald, the standerd Oil magnate
who died recently, left an estate val
ned at 800, 0o0. 900, 1t is quite safe to
ray that the larger part of this vast
estate was appropriated, not earned,
during the past twenty years. by
combining, the owners of a necessary
commodity enabled. Mr.. Archibald to
appropriate that much of the earnings
Of the many. In round numbers Mr..
Archibald would have to appropriate
ol3, 200, 900 every day, Sunday and holi-
days includad. for 20 years to leave an
estate worth 500, 600 600. The inter
ssts of the average nan are being bet
ter protected now than they were a
few years ago. but they are not yet
fully protected from this vulture class.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
THE 64O-ACRE HOME
STEAD LAW DEFINED

Washington, Dec. ..22.-My Dear
Sir: Section Grazing Homestead bill
passed senate yesterday and house to
day. Bill goes to the president for his
approval late today and doubtless long
before you get this letter it will have
been signed and be in effect.
I. Land must be designed by the
secretary of the interior as being non
mineral, non irrigable and of such char
acter that in his opinion $40 acres are
reasonably required to support a fam
lily.
Q, An original of $40 acres is provided
for.
3. Additional contiguous entry OF
such an amount as win bring total to
$40 acres is provided for with credit on
additional for residence on the ORIG
mai,
4 Non-contiguou additional is linn
tied to twenty miles from original en-
try and it is required that %non-contig-
uous additional entry be earned by
residence and Improvement.
s.. Where entrymen cannot exercise
additional right, it is provided that
even thoughproof has been made and
patent issued, he may reconvey the
land, free of all incumbrance, to the
government and then within the land
district in which his original is located
take GAO acres.
6. Adjoining entrymen or patentees
are given ninety days preferential right
to file after designation of land by Sec
rotary. In ase two or more entrymen
or %patentees adjoin a tract which is
net sufficient to give all of them the
amount of land to which they are en-
titled the secretary is authorized to
make an equitable division of the land
among the applicants.
L, In all cases of additional entry
both the original and additional must
be designated.
8. Improvements to the extent OF
81 % per acre for stock raising purposes
are required in lieu of cultivation.
| well realize that the provisions OF
this act are not as liberal as they ought
to be, but they are the best that coulc
be obtained after the long fight which
was made against the bill by large live
stock interests of the far west.
Very respectfully yours,
HARRY l.. CANDY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Luminosity is normal in the well
known luminous beetles. including the
various f~irefiies and glowworms, and
results naturally from the oxidation
Of some organic secretion. Other in
sects are luminous i'll rare Instances.
Rev. J.. Holroyde, vicar of Patchum,
England, lately noted luminous moth
larvae, similar to those observed once
or twice previously, and the chirono-
mous-a kind of enat-and the Tan
tern beetles" of South America are
among the creatures sometimes lighted
up. The occasional luminosity has
been attributed to disease or decom-
position from bacterial Infection.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The federal Investigation OF the high
cost OF living promises now to be n of
the most thorough ever undertaken
and will extend to every section of the
United States. The recent pinch in
the coal supply which resulted in an adj
vance of prices, will also be looked in
70. When the government provides
good stiff pe~nitentiary sentences in
place of fines, the %cornering of the
Aecessaries of life will suddenly lose
it, popularity. A fine can be paid by
= small advance in prices but a peni,
Tertiary otfense cannot be disposed OF
20 easily.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Evidently Carranza don't know what
he does want or he would have ratified
shat agreement instanter. 1t is prob
able the renewed activity of Villa anc
sther independent forces in the coun'
tsy have given him SO much concern
Mat he has not had the time to give
consideration to the agreement entered
into by his commissioners with the COM
nissioners of the United States. 1t is
Apderstood that agreement contem.
plates the early withdrawal from Mex
leo Of Pershing's forces and it is not at
AL improbable Carranza would just as
200 Pershing would remain there a
little while longer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
BURNING THE LEAVES.
A Foolish Waste Of What Might Be a
Valuable Fertilizer.

A Foolish Waste CT What Might Be a
Valuable Fertilizer.
Many tons of valuable fertilizer are
wasted every year through u practice
of raking the fallen leaves from lawns
and parks into the street and burning
them. We destroy one of the best Of
natures fertilizers, that on which she
relies for the renewal of the vegetable
humus in the soil.
All natures protection is removed in
the interest Of tidiness. Then we Won
der why lawns must be so frequently
resodded and why grass seed won't
catch" The fallen leaves protect the
roots Of grass and shrubs from the
freezing and thawing Of winter and.
deposited In a corner of the back yard
with a little earth thrown over them to
prevent their blowing away, In a year
Or two are converted into what the
forester calls duff" an organic ma
terial which makes the loan that
grows the farmers best crops.
1t is an excellent top dressing for the
lawn and enrichment for flowers and
shrubs and. mixed With a little ordinary
earth, a most desirable soil for filling
the window boxes and reporting plants,
something hard to get in town. 1t is
invaluable to the amateur gardener
who utilizes his back yard, and yet it is
almost invariably wasted. We pay
thousands Of dollars every year for
phosphates and nitrates and overlook
this valuable product of natures labor
atory.-Detroit Free Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
HOW TO GET FARM LOANS

The Federal Farm Loan Board an
nounces that the blank form of arti-
Giles of association to be used in form
ing National Farm Loan Associations
has been printed and is now ready for
distribution. If interested persons
will address a letter to the Federal
Farm Loan Board, Treasury Depart
ment, Washington, ID. c., these arti-
cses of association will be sent. When
they reach you, call a meeting of the
prospective members of your ~associa-
ton, adopt these articles and have each
member sign them and acknowledge
them, Fill in the blank space at the
top the name your association adopts.
Then, at your first meeting, elect a
board of five or more directors andhave
the directors meet and electa president.
a vice president, a secretary treasurer
and a lone committee of three member.
The loan committee may begin at once
to value the lands of the members and
prepare its written report of these val
uations. which must be unanimous.
DO not send the signed articles of
association to Washington, but hold
them until the land bank of your dis
trict is located. Then. write to the
bank asking for forms which include
an application for a charter. When
these come, fill them out and send
them with the acticles of association
the the report of the loan committee,
to your land bank.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Natures Monument to WASHINGTON.

Among the many monuments to
Washington is the one which every
visitor to the Cape Verde islands will
remember a. u of the most colossal
and marvellous freaks of natural sculp-
ture in existence. Along the farther
side of the harbor of San Vicente, the
principal town, rises a bold ridge of
dark gray volcanic rocks, the crest Of
which forms an cNact likeness of our
immortal George, seemingly lying face
upward, as if in a peaceful sleep. The
hero's large, bold features, the back
ward wave of the hair, his massive
shoulders and V the frill of the shirt
front are all reproduced on a gigantic
scale with wonderful exactness. The
strange monument, sharply outlined
against the deep blue Of the tropical
sky, is one Of the first objects that
meet ones eye in approaching the
island.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The October crop reports reveal a
considerable shortage in most of the
staple crops that will tend to send
she already high prices still higher.
We are about ACC, o00, 900 bushels
short on wheat and $780, oo. DOC bush
sls short on corn. Beans are only IS
per cent OF a normal crop while pota-
toes are estimated to be only so per
sent. High prices for food stuffs are
not likely to decline within the next
II months.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Value of Knowledge.

knowledge is like the coin Of ex-
change. A man is justified, to a de.
gree, In taking pride in it's possession
II he himself worked ove the gold of
1t n tried to coin it or, at least, If
he came by it honestly, already tested
u But when he did not do anything
OF the kind. but just got it from some
passerby who threw it into his face,
then what ground has he to boast of
it?,John Ruskin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
REBUKED THE DEAN.
The Theological Student Got His Re-
venee In a Few Words,

Thirty years ago Alexander Schmidt
was dean of the university at Dorpat,
in the russian province of Livonia.
The Bloodsmith,' as the students
called him because of his researches
concerning the circulation of the blood,
was noted for the severity Of his dis
cipline. An amusing incident is told
of him by an army chaplain in the
Zcitung der 10. Armee:
A certain theological student once
wanted to get leave from the UNIVERSE
ty to attend his sisters wedding. The
dean refused the necessary permission
on the ground that the reason was too
trivial. The student was greatly Of
Tended both because he wanted to go
to the wedding and because he sus-
pected that DR.. Schmidt had not be-
lieyed that his excuse was a true one.
Accordingly he was determined to get
some kind of revenge.
1t Glanced that on the day after the
affair he was reading st. paul's second
letter to Timothy when he suddenly
saw a very clever way to get satisfac-
ton. Laying down the Bible, he wrote
to the Dorpat newspaper and ordered
al advertisement inserted in large
type that said simply, III Tim. iv,
14-15a."
Every reader of the paper, surprised
by that line, reached for his Bible and
looked up the verses. Imagine the
amusement of the university students
when they found that the passage was,
alexander, the coppersmith. did me
much evil; the Lord reward him ac-
cording to his works; of whom be thou
ware also"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The nations OF Europe seem to have
been unprepared for President Will
sons note relative to peace talk; but.
IT newspaper expression is to be re-
lied on, they are moi disposed to ig-
more his suggestions. The spirit OF
fairness, the human spirit evidenced,
!Ahe spirit of the times must appeal to
Che warning nations, regardless OF
the present status OF the war, if they
are not completely war mad, if they
have any sense of the rights of neu-
trails.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Venus and Jupiter.

The "earth's twin sister," Venus, is
67,ooO,000 miles from the sun. 1t re.
ceives more heat than we do. Very lit.
tie is known of Venus, and so few
markings are seen that it is not known
whether Venus rotates on it's axis once
In twenty-four hours or once in 225
days.
Jupiter, the giant of the suns fam
lily. is covered with a shell of clouds
which change so rapidly that condi-
lions there can be interpreted only in
n %way-that Jupiter is so large and
it has cooled so slowly that it is still
far too hot to support life.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Even real diplomats sometimes
slip cogs," say things not quite dip
lomatic. It appears Secretary Lam
sing unhappily said things in such a
way in commenting on President Will
sons note to the warning European
nations, that it was deemed advisable
Tor him to explain his explanation.
The hope Is the incident will end
lhere. that no harm was done by the
slip. or by the misunderstanding of
his language,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

F. Leee Sheppy, 172 N. Halsted
Street, Chicago, H., General Sales
Manager of the largest concern of
it's kind in the world, wants three or
four men in Hughes county and sew
eral men in adjoining counties, to
work. for him spare time or
all the time. He can use only
those who have a rig or auto. Work
is very pleasant and no previous
selling experience is necessary. Work
consists of leaving a wonderful new
household necessity in the homes on
free trial. Tests are more than thir-
ty of the leading Universities and the
Government Bureau of Standards
show this new article to be four
times as efficient as articles now in
general use in this section. Article
Is needed in every rural home and
benefits every member of the house.
hold, bringing cheer, comfort and
happiness into the home. Not recess
sary to be away from home nights.
Pay from Sc 90 to Sis 90 per day ac-
cOrding to ability and number of
homes visited. In writing Mr.. Shep.
py. mention what townships will be
most convenient for you to work in;
what your regular occupation is;
your age; married or single; how
long you have lived in the commun-
ity; what kind of a rig or auto you
have; whether you wish to work
spare time or steady; how much time
you will have to devote to the work;
when you can start, and about how
many homes are within six miles of
you in each direction. This is a
splendid opportunity for several men
10 Hughes county and counties adj
joining to make good money. working
or spare time. Some of the
Geld men earnAssOO per month; one
farmer earned $1,000 working spare
time only. No Investment or bond
necessary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The king of Denmark having rati-
fed the treaty for the sale of the Dan
ish West Indies to the United States,
navy is making arrangements for a
grand celebration on taking possession
of the islands and the fine ST. Thomas
harbor, which is regarded as the finest
naval base in all that part of the Allan
tic ocean.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

= resubmission Of the suffrage
amendment at the coming session Of
80 state Legislature will be urged by
- sufragists Of the state. At q re-
INT convention Of the South Dakota
Unisefsal Franchise League the step
- endorsed and an active campaign
to 20 started throughout the state
~ IL support.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The administration will gain in
good will and friendship of every
voter in the Northwest, regardless of
party, if it will indict and severely
punish the men who formed the coal
combine and %conspired to boost
prices for their own selfish ends. Coal
is not a luxury. it is a necessity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
A pomestic InterIude.

Manageable Daughter-I think, ia
Their, you do Arthur a great injustice
when you say that he is penurious.
Precious Brother What's penuri-
Gus, father?
Father-Why, penurious means close.
P~recocious Brother - Then you're
right. That young MAI is awful penu-
rious when he comes to see .Ejq-Ex-
change.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The verdict Of the people of the
1orld is that President Wilson did the
thing 1t the opportune time, that he
% not do too little and neither did he
- too much. It was expected there
would be adverse criticism from some
sections Of Europe, for none of the In
ssfested parties over there want to ap.
psar too eager for the calling off of
Aostilities.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The next U. S. Senate will consist of
81 democrats and AZ republicans. The
republicans made a net gain of two in
the recent election, gaining two in Indi-
ana, one in Maine, II in New York
and one in West Virginia. The demo-
Gratis gained one in Rhode Island, and
in Utah and one in Delaware.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Emmetsburg Democrat: Senators
Cummins and Kenyon are refusing to
do the bidding of their standpat col
leagues. They have evidently not
forgotten the great democratic wave
that recently swept .over so many
western states.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
THE RISE OF coMMoNERs

The kings and the nobility may have
started the great war, but they are
not conducting it. 1t is a severe Jolt to
the European doctrin of blue blood that
so many of the big figures are common
ers-men of lowly families, who have
arisen to their places of eminence by
sheer force of personal ability and
character.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Both houses of congress were deluged
with petitions from all parts of the
country asking that prohibition be
adopted following the action taken by
the judiciary committee of the house.
With such influence congress will hard
ly dare turn it down.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Abnormal Situation.

1T is a wonder the majority of
stenographers III business offices are
feminine"
"Why is it?"
Because that is the only position
left In which a woman will let herself
be dictated to."-Baltimore American,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Olives of great men all remind us

Lives Of great men all remind us
Honest men don't stand a chance,
The more we work there grows be.
hind US
Bigger patches on our pants.
On our pants one new and glossy,
Now are stripes of different hue,
All because subscribers linger
And won't pay up what is due.
Then let us be up and doing,
Send your mite however small,
or when the cold winter strikes us
We shall! have no pants at all"
The British, too. il seems are likels
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Those who are compelled to go into
ehe market for all their household
sapplies are advocating an embargo
sn foodstuffs. Those who are pro-
1acers and have stuff to sell are
serong advocates of an open door to
III markets. There will always be a
eontention between the producers and
consumers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The price of diamonds has advanc-
ed % per cent the last six months,
says the New York Herald. Well,
that's the least of our troubles. The
SO per cent advance in coal is what
gets us.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Despite the claims of Carranza gov
eminent that it is able to cope with
Villa and all other troublesome fac
tions it appears Villa is gaining
strength daily.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Few of us had any notion of what a
big army Rumania had until we came
to count up the number of prisoners
taken.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Classified

Heiress-1 want every one to know
tnat our engagement is broken.
All right. TIL have it put in the
papers under the heading Business
Troubles, Life.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The American farmer consistently
refuses to allow his prosperity to be
influenced by fluctuations in the stock
market.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

JUi6in9 from Pancho Villas expert.
Glcse.Snothing improves aman,s health
NAreMard for him, dead OF alive.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

to come to the bread card system
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The British, too, it seems are likely