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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07
TO SUPPORT INCREASED
NUMBERS OF STOCK


Washington, March 2S:-Approyed
grazing allowances for the National
Forests, during the comng season, pro-
vide for the pasturing of 8,4OO,I55 sheep,
2l2O, l45 cattle and horses, and 54.6SO
swine. These figures, compared with
those q last year, represent an approx
mate Increase of III 900 cattle and horses
and decrease of about 100000 sheep.
Grazing experts of the Forest Service
figure that for purposes of range allot-
ment one COW is equal to five sheep.
Consequently the increase ofll1,0OO cat
tie and horses is held to be equivalent
to net increase Of 355, 600 sheep. or OF
1000 cattle, over the total number Of
stock grazed last year
The decrease in the number Of sheep
is said to be caused by the action of own
ers who are disposing of their focks in
order to buy cattle. In most cases the
reason is not because Of greater profits
in handling cattle, but because the rapid
ly changing conditions on the open
ranges, where sheep have been handled
in the past make it increasingly difficult
to find feed for this class of stock during
the months when deep snow prohibits
grazing on the National Forests.
1t is stated that the capacity Of the
National Forest range is gradually be
ing increased by protection against over.
grazing and improved methods ofhandl-
ing the stock. New areas are also being
brought into use by the development OF
watering places, while the eradication
of poisonous plants is reducing the losses
suffered by the stockmen.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07
WILL SELL LANDS
The State Land Department Fixes Dates
for Selling Of Public Lands in
South Dakota

Pierre, S. d., April 2.-The state land
department will in the coming month,
offer approximately l75, coo acres Of state
lands for sale at prices ranging from $40
to sll5 per acre, these lands being stu-
ated in eleven different counties of the
state The terms of sale are one-fourth
at time of purchase, one-fourth in five
years one-fourth in ten years and the
last payment in fifteen years with in.
terest at Eve per cent with the privilege
of making complete payment at any
time.
The offerings will be made in Gregory
county, April u, approximately 1900
acres, prices from $3.50 to S75 per acre.
Charles Mix county, April Is, approx
mately 1000 acres, prices from $50 to
$50 per acre. Douglass county, April 10,
approximately 5000 acres, from $40 to
so an acre. Aurora county, April 20,
approximately $500 acres at from S23
to $50 an acre McCook county. April
p, approximately 1900 acres, at from
500 to 9ll5 an acre Lake county April
%, approximately 1900 acres, at from
$40 to 500 an acre. Spink county, April
"A, approximately $4,000 acres, at from
S35 to S75 an acre. Edmunds county,
April %, Approximately $4,000 acres, at
from Sli to SIS an acre. Mcpherson
county, April 26, approximately $4,000
acres, at from $40 to S32 an acre Brown
county, April 2I approximately 5000
acres, at from $50 to $50 an acre, Hand
county, April Is, approximately 1900
acres, at from Sll to S43 an acre.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07
ALB. j. JONES PHARMACY.

A Town Caucus will be held next
Tuesday evening at the Court House to
make nominations for the town officers
for the coming election.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07
KRESO DIP NO. L

It's main purpose is to destroy insects
and parasites that infest animals, such
as Ticks, Lice, Mites, Fleas, etc. 1t is
also an efficient disinfectant. For sale
by
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

The Primary room contains some very
remarkable artists
Joe Palmer, who has been attending
school near Rapid City, is going to
school here again.
The fifth grade pupils are having map
drawing and are doing very we!l consd-
ering that these are their first attempts.
The sixth grade pupils are having,
during the morning exercises, a contest
in mental arithmetic to see who will
have the highest average at the end of
the month.
Some of the eighth grade boys beat
some of the girls of the same room 81 TO
0 in game of basket ball Tuesday even
ing after school.
The Medieval and Modern History
class is following the European war very
carefully not merely that our country is
becoming complicated in the situation
but that Medieval History deals with
European affairs. The map of Europe
has been changed more than that of any
other continent and this present war
may also require different geographical
lines showing the true boundaries at the
close of the great war.
The Ancient History class has been
studying orations of some OF the ancient
Romans. Mark Antony's Funeral Ora
ton of Julius Caesar" and "Spartacus to
the Gladiators' have been read during
the last week Literature of this kind
brings out more of the actual life of the
ancient people than merely historical
parts as given in the texts
With spring at hand on nice days the
Geometry class may be seen out making
some practical measurements. Anyone
who has an irregular plo; of ground and
wishes 10 know Its area we would be
glad to measure it for you.
The Physics class is now in the field
of electricity only very elementary
part can be obtained in this broad field
during High School work. Visits will
be made to the local lighting plant " where
practical observations may be made.
South Dakota never started out with
as bright prospect as we have this
year From one end OF the state 10 the
other the ground is just simply soaked
with every drop of moisture that it can
bold and that means good crops unless
some unforeseen accident happens. Just
= MI. A.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

Miss Anna Green, of Buffalo, Wyom-
ing, arrived in Custer yesterday for a
visit at the home Of her brother, ID. j.
Delaney.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

The Stockgrowers Association ofSouth
Dakota will meet at Rapid City next
Monday and Tuesday, April and 10.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

Pierre, S. d., April with no out.
standing general fund warrants, the
state treasury at the close OF business,
March 81, showed 81 ,559,97S in all funds.
OF this the general fund carried 500, ,994
which assures cash basis for some time
along with the regular receipts Of the
state. The game fund showed $4,000
Thee fund $4,000, the motor ve-
hicle fund $1,000. The permanent
school fund carried $270, 547, but this is
all practically taken on advanced re-
quests for loans bv the different counties
and will soon be drawn out. The in
come fund for common schools is up to
1854, SIG For agricultural extension
work in the state the county supervision
fund was at S6.667, the state Smith Lever
Sl,73S, and the county agricultural ex-
tension fund at $l0,5l5, making total
of SlS,9l0 for agricultural extension
work
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

Some of the eighth grade boys beat
some of the girls of the same room "a TO
0 in game of basket ball Tuesday even
ing after school.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07
ARBoR DAY PRoCLAMAT1oN.

Governor Norbeck has issued his
Arbor and Bird Day proclamation, which
is:
"A day of annual tree planting is now
generally observed in the various states
of the Union, and with the coming of
spring and the return of the birds it is
but proper that such attention be devot-
ed to stimulating interest in the exten-
sion of arbor culture and the conserya-
ton of our plant and bird life.
"In accord with this custom and ap.
preciatiye of the benefits to be derived
therefrom, |, Peter Norbeck, Governor
of the State of South Dakota, do desig-
nate and set apart Friday, April Goth
1917, as Arbor and Bird Day, and earn
estly urge that our citizens observe the
day by the actual planting of trees,
flowers and shrubs that fitting and APP
propriate exercises be held in eli of the
public schools, tending 10 the promo
tion of civic pride and interest and love
for the beautiful in our surroundings /:
that our youth be specially instructed on
that day in the material benefits to be
derived from the culture of trees; and
that there be fosteFed new spirit of
protection for our plants and birds
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

The sixth grade pupils are having,
during the morning exercises, a contest
in mental arithmetic to see who will
have the highest average at the end of
the month.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07
CUSTER SCHOOL NOTES.

The Primary room contains some very
remarkable artists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

Joe Palmer, who has been attending
school near Rapid City, is going to
school here again.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-04-07

The fifth grade pupils are having map
drawing and are doing very well consid-
ering that these are their first attempts.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-19

The \. Barker printing ofica
been cleaned up since the IRE
and is nowsrestored to its former con-
clifton, as before the fire. It issurdeTs
stood That Mr.. Barker receivedover
$S,o00s00 from the Insurance com
panies to recompense him for the.
damage done I the buiIdingandE
plant
Word comes from VernilliOn that
Ransom Babcock, attending theuni-
versity and taking theslaw course, has
enlisted insthe federal army, probably
the cavalry branch It is reported
that 4 number Of the university stu
dents have enlisted and that others
expect to join the army within the
near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. O.. W, Chance and,
family departed last. week for Mime
apolis. Mimi, where they expect to-
reside in the future. Mr.. Chance has
accepted a position as travelling sales
man OF the Columbia Mills, and be-
for settling in their new twin city
home Mrs. Chance and children will
visit IN Wisconsin and Duluth.
The glocai Degree OF Honor ana the
"A. o.. q. w. are planning great things
for the grand lodge sessions to be held
in this city for three days, commenc-
ing Monday, Aprils21s Since Water
town enjoys the distinction OF having
the chief officer of the grand lodge of
the Degree OF Honor, the ladies are
making . than usual preparations
The state board Of optometry is IN
session In this city this week. b. H
Prey, president OF the state ~associa-1
ton, Isl in conference with the menu
beers of the board, being himself g.
member thereof. The out-of-townl
members are II. wv. Knutson OF Leola
and G. II. Livingston Of Yankton.
An examination Of applicants was
held yesterday,
Banker Z. +. Foss was over from
matters. Louie, as he used to bel
known when he was managing a lum-l
Der yard at Henry, some years ago,
has a host Of friends in WATERFOWL
where he received his business college
training during the time when Profess
sor d. T. Walker was at the head of
the college in the city.
The cover for the High School An
nual will be aSdoub1e affair, q lighter
inner cover and q heavy, flexible
outer one,son which will be printed In
purple and gold coIors the name of the
high school journal, Purple and Gold,
1917, The outer rimSof each letter
will be in gold, the inner portion In
purple, and the figures conforming to-
this general scheme. An etching of
the high school building forms q cen
terpiece background.
Ten enlistments were recorded in
this city last Tuesday, as follows: r..
81. Rice, city; George D. Longsford,
Hayti: ,Jens C. Jensen, Hayti; Oryille
James, Bonnie G.. Boswell, Isla Daw
sett, Levi Kemp and Lndolpd IA.
Brummond Of Castlewood; Theodore
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-19
land lasts.
1. w. Cook 5
Music House
MafArtnMn Sd
WatertoWn, s. 2.

sT. Roseland and Bert "a. RoseIand OF
Goodwin. They went to Aberdeen
yesterday where they will be talen
TO Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, to begin
military training.
Miss. Mia Yockey, a graduate OF
the WATERFOWL high school, now re-
siding at Lake City, Mimi, has been
appointed teacher in the Philippines
and will leave shortly for the island
possessions. She will cross the Pa
cific on the vessel known as the En-
peror of Japan, expecting to take
passage about April 26. Miss Yockey
Is a sister OF Mrs. b. 81. Simpson,
whose home is at Fergus Falls, Mimi,
but who formerly was a resident of
Waterfowl
Good driving horse and harness. for
sale at d snap if takensat once Call
and see ]. DsBinford at the Manhat-
tan OIL CO:
Mr. and7M George KruckMan.
who have spent the winter nGalifor-
MIA. arrived iii the city afew days
since and are guests Atthe home of
Mrs. Kruckman's mother, Mrs Howie.s
George cellpon astirne was q police
ma in Watertown, but he graduated
fnt0sA real estate dealer and land
IowneE. Tbs Krllcknians expect to
leave shortly tor the WESTERN part Of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES they hAyesfarm
As announcement 4 made the
<YoNkSS{N
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-19

q. s45s xaS6S : |MAsY. @S
winners IN the American League TOR
= part the worlds series. the
battery has not yet been seiecteA
for 2 certainty, Dut 4 fs tna9s
since William y. Dean was once an
Englishnan, ne might DO TOR the re-
ceiving 2 81 the curved line, while
JACK lynch who missed being Eng.
8Hsh by only the width ef the channel
between England = ireiand, WIN
load the Dynamite "a the 42-centimeter
gun with which fne g VIII 20
equipped. Give, being g near.Deutsch-s
mar whose ancestors Ianded ~ =
mouth g before fnere was
rock tOAland on, selected 1he
softest spot Tor himself g. alight#on,
and g ALREADY lined ~ Win a pone
the size of g \ tne peopie
CITY OF WaterLoWn hear an
special and exhoTDitant q
OF noise az 2 Time during the con-
ing summer, g wont ghese
very long where " comes from.
y u ,anar,.a .hat atho,,o. Van.
X J hsan daais.otad 49, ~ Nils
No w ~, aaaa,s.rA W. 80 e,,y,, 800
~ ~ hasaros,s nr;ta ! mi1,tarv fnyvr
NJ ~ = c;sn airaad ~ ofsrar infhc
,.an,,,s, !. aasM ~ sch,,i,-.yso
$500 ;n4a urast nnsrs sra,,, ~
higb schon, u has E,Iiott HryanY a
The military academy now. and Doug.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-19

RsfS1-S
this tate, with a troop III this city.
Walter Stover was also present and
addressed the council briefly. Upon
motion OF Alderman Balsiger, second
ed by Alderman CornweII, the council
unanimously passed resolution
s:pledging the support of the city au-
formed that in q regiment is or
ganized In South Dakota he will be
placed in command al colonel. Col
oneI Englesby wants a regiment Of
hardy, aggressive, energetic fellows.
preferably those In their twenties
rather than younger. The way en-
iistments are being made throughout
various portions of the country the
United States will soon have a large
force Of men in training for possible
eventuslities.
II rumors were to be believed, 4Bil-
liessLuck, formerly engaged In the
shoe business in this city, was on the
highway to q federal p~enitentiary, II
not something worse. He was caught
smuggling arms and ammunition
across the border from Teras to Mex
leo, no that the Mexicans could use II
for pumping lead into Uncle Sans
boys in the event OF hostilities be,
tween the United States and Mexico.
Like SO many other stories afloat,
Billie himself had heard nothing about
until he received a message from
his SON in this city, asking about 1t
Billie is growing cabbages and "sich
like and has not been mixed up in
any sort Of fTacas, SO far as ne
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-19

Charles r. Fuller and bride have
returned from their honeymoon trip
in Wisconsin, Minnesota and other
points. They will reside In Water
town. where both bride and groom
are so well and favorably known and
where the bride Ca daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Don Allen has lived during
the greater portion Of her life-herc
and on the farm, on the shore OF
the classic Bitter Medicine Lake.
They have been receiving the best
wishes OF a host Of friends since their
return.
A Gs.EaBsya aiiiiace who aFas formerly
the manager Of the Idle Hour, before
the interior was remodeled and the
name changed to the Lyric, has ac
cepted the management of the Foto
Pla In the A. G. GiIruth building,
where 1T has been successfully hold
ing forth for several years. "A sec.
ond machine and another operator
have been added to the equipment,
which avoids delay in changing reels
Mr.. Charles Sykes operates the new
machine. He was formerly operator
at the Idle Flour.
Those lads throughout the country
who have been experimenting with
wireless outfits will have to foregu
the pleasurauntii the war is ended
Uncle Sam has ordered all Of such
plants dismantled. The fear is thai
the wireless may be used to betray
government secrets or to- com.
municate with the enemy. Much
trouble has been encountered along
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-19
Auto Tops and Curtains

Work promptly and neatly done.
New curtains, new tops, ~ oid rs
paired.
coukysHAaNEss SHOP Near
lincoln Hotea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02
Like giant ball rolling DOM hill
The Surprises" are getting bigger and better
Thank you'll

Thank you way n which you cooper
with yesterday carrying the suggestion
of the Commercial Economy Board reduce the
delivery a
And how smilingly gracious you in doing this
bit for your country. self Deliverable Aid
America" only a pleasant sounding phrase, it
exactly what it says-at least in Topeka.
of
packages willingly you did yours, here in To-
polka yesterday, this atonwide movement release
and cars for Government service will be
derful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02
- UP 10 the Minute
~ SPORTING NEWS
NJ FROM EVERYWHERE.
BY-oLuo
USELESS PASTIME
Comparing Old and Modern
Boxers a Hard Job.
Squared Circle Sport Has Been
Completely Changed.
BY JACK vEIoCK.

New York, Aug. 2.-Comparing the
pugilistic champions of today with
the champions of old is little more
than a useless waste of time. Such
COMPARISONS prove interesting at
times it is true, yet the followers of
boxing who wrangle over the merits
of present-day title holders as COM
pared to the old-timers seldom get
any place
Joe Choynski recently expressed the
opinion in these columns that any
man in this age who has big muscles.
hair on his chest and q good press
agent can be a boxer. Joe added that
the rules as interpreted now are re-
sponsible for the lack of cleverness,
especially among the big fellows Well
and good. Joe ought to know where
of he speaks, and it was noticeable
that he did not delve into COMPARE
sons.
Many a boxing fan has asked the
question: Who was the greatest of
heavyweight champions? And: Is
Jess Willard considered as good a man
as John L. Sullivan was in his prime?
No just Comparisons.
The boxing expert who must answer
these questions can merely give his
honest opinion. There is no sure way
of drawing comparisons, not zen
thru the medium of records. That is
why we eXpre ss the opinion here that
it is wasting time to argue over such
questions.
John L. Sullivan once expressed an
opinion which seems to fit the case
and he wasn't really comparing any
two men,, at chat. He said:
Boxing has been revolutionized the
past twenty-five years, and, compared
to fighting in the old days-the SOS
it is mere child's play. l do not say
this with prejudice or anything of the
kind, but from earnest observations in
my travels thruout the country since
l quit the ring in 1893. 1 held the
title under the old London prize ring
rules, and know whereof / speak
when 1 say that fighting under old
conditions was a real test of
mans ability and courage. 1t was
brutal in many respects, and that is
one of the reasons why L advocated
the use of big gloves. 1 toured the
country and offered $1,000 to any
man 1 failed to stop in four rounds.
1t did much to introduce the big gloves
turnout the country, and in my opin-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02
KILDUFF MAKES GOOD
Former Kansan Is a Regular Big
Lacquer Noys-

New York, Aug. 2-Pete Kilduff
has proved his class Out OF the West
ern league to the big show for the
first time in his career the little fell
low has understudied Charley Herzog
until he has gained a repu cation that
some day will carry him into position
as a regular.
Pete did his first work as a regular
for the Giants when HerZog tried TO
kick a piece of chewing gum for a
goal and landed on the crown of his
back in a Philadelphia railway sta
ton. He was out for several days.
Kilduff went in, fielded and hit at
high speed and Immediately became a
popular Giant.
Recently the Herzog back again de-
veloped kink and Kilduff went back
with such gusto and success that he's
more solid than ever. Understanding
Charley Herzog with any degree of
success is quite little task, but Kill
duff has done it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02
PITCHER AND MGR. GO
Savage Will Personally Direct Joplin
Club in the Future.

Joplin. Mo-, Aug. 2.-"Cy" Nc
Granor. a pitcher. who was in the
American association and Ohio State
league last year, has been released by
John Savage, owner of the Joplin
franchise in the Western league. Nc
Granor went well early in the season.
but has been losing recently. He has
been in the International league and
also with Cincinnati of the National
league for a time.
Following the action of PA"
Rourke in assuming the management
Of his club, the Omahas of the West
ern league, Savage also released Jack
Dalton, manager of his club, and Saw
age will personally manage the tie mi.
Dalton who played centerheld, was
replaced in that position by Yak"
Davis, who was signed again by saw
age. after once being released. Krug,
former manager of the Oma ha team
remained in the lineup at shortstop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02

Argument Against Practice.
This honest opinion, coming from
the great old champion of the heavy
weights, is, in the estimation of the
writer, an argument against the prac-
tice of useless comparisons of men
who follow the ring to-day and those
who earned a livelihood by fighting
twenty-five or thirty years ago.
One might as we'll compare ball
players who played under the old time
rules with the stars of the present
day. 1t is just as futile, if you come
down to brass tacks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02
SHE 'FESSED UP!
Negro Woman With Whisky Didn't
Hesitate to Tell

Tenny Stammers went to Kansas
City and the sheriff's office knew
about it. The officers suspected that
when she returned her suitcase would
be filled with wet goods and that she
would be wise and leave the train at
Tecumseh instead of the Topeka sta
ton.
The same evening Hugh Larimer,
sheriff, and Joseph Holman, deputy,
drove down to Tecumseh and waited
for the plug" After the train left
they drove along beside a string of
box cars and met Tenny who was
struggling along under the weight of
the grip. She didn't turn when she
saw the officers but met them face
to face
What you got there. Tenny?"
asked Larimer
'.W-wh-whusky,' suffered Tenny.
and she turned her grip over to the
officers 1t contained six quarts of
"Old Monogram"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02
OFFER SERVICES FREE
Kansas Physicians VIII Not Charge to
Examine Conscripts.

Kansas physicians will probably
donate their services in the examina-
ton of conscripts. Letters received by
Major R. Neil Rain, acting adjutant
general. indicate that the physicians
of the state will refuse to take fees
offered by the government and will
work without charge.
Under the announcements sent from
Washington, physicians will be paid 10
cents for each man examined. A num-
Der of letters sent to Topeka have
indicated that Kansas physicians will
seek to perform patriotic service by
donating their services to the govern
ment-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-02
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

r. H. E.
New York Cat Pittsburg) 3
L
Perritt and Gibson; Steele and Fischer
Brooklyn Cat Cincinnati) . 10 3
Prefer and Miller Reoan ma VII; ~
Philadelphia Cat st. Louis) 10 O
90 innings)
Mayer, Lavender Oeschger and Killifer:
watson, Ames and Gonzales
Boston at Chicago; rain