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The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
.NAVY'S GREAT need
Organization Of a General Staff
Is Imperative.
Successful Prosecution Of the War
Will Be Hampered While Josephus
Daniels Remains at the Head
Of the Department

"The Bible says, No man liveth un-
to himself and this nation cannot
make it's policy regardless of the bal
ance of the world So testified the
secretary of the navy to the house
committee on naval affairs few
months before Europe went to war.
The proof Of the prophecy is In the
performance. This nation has made
its policy regardless Of the balance OF
the world in two vital particulars:
1. In putting up with Josephan NAL
administration, even in war, when the
balance of the world is putting the
administration Of naval affairs In
charge Of the ablest men to be found.
2. In permitting Josephan opposition
to prevent the creation, either by ex-
ecutive order or by organic law, OF
navy general staff, such as the army
Of every first-class power, including
our own, and the navy Of every first
class power excepting our own possess
today.
Only the president can supply the
first shortcoming, but the congress can
supply the second and Il should do-so.
Here is an opportunity for co-opera-
ton between the senator's from New
England and the solid South In the
enactment of q law which would win
not only the approval Of the people
and press of both sections, but also
the commendation Of the country and
the gratitude Of the navy. Unless and
until the congress authorizes for the
navy duplicate of the army general
staff the first line Of our national de-
tense will remain without mind.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
|FAvoRs LITMus PAPER TEST
Professor Huddelson Of Missouri Col.
iege Makes Suggestions for Lo-
eating Sour Soils.

With a little practice, any careful
and close observing person can test
a soil to see If 1t Is sour. All the ma
terials necessary are some strips Of
blue litmus paper that can be pur-
chased at almost any up-to-date drug
store and, II the soil Is dry, some pure
water free from lime. Distilled water
made when the soil Is wet enough to
make mud ball, no water is needed.
r. r. Huddelson of the University Of
Missouri College of Agriculture offers
the following suggestions for making
the test. Work the sample of soil into
stiff mud ball about the size Of an
egg. Break this into halves and put
one or two strips Of blue litmus paper
between. Put the mud ball back to-
gether, pressing 1t firmly against the
paper, and let 1t stay for five minutes.
Then examine to see II there has been
any change In the color Of the paper.
IF the soil Is sour the paper, where 1t
was In contact with the mud, should
be distinctly pink in color. If it is
spotted pink and blue or purplish In
color, either the soil is not very sour
or there was poor contact between the
paper and mud. If the paper remained
blue the soil is not sour enough to be-
very detrimental to crops.
The soil of field Is seldom alike all
over, and when making a soil test, care
should be taken to get soil from sew
eral places and mix them together, or
enough tests should be made over the
field to determine whether any Of 1t
Is sour.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
TREES TREATED FOR cANKER
Combination Of Whaleoll Soap, sIaksd
Lime and Water Is Recon-
mended ~ Effective.

Treatment recommended for canker
of apple trees by one Of the expert
ment stations is to paint the affected
trunk with a combination Of one pint
whaleoil soap, three pints slaked lime
and four gallons Of water; thicken to
the right consistency with wood
ashes, or with bordeaux mixture
thickened with lime until Ike whits-
wash
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
No Promotion.

what business did you say the boss
was in?" asked the clerk.
"Why, he's a promoter" replied the
superintendent.
well, there must be some mistake.
He's never promoted me. I've held
the same insignificant job ever since
I've been here"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
FEED CALVES IN STANcHI0Ns
Young Animals Should Be Fed Sep
arately After MIX Ration-Give
Grain and Rouohaoe.

When feeding time comes feed the
calves separately after the milk ra-
ton. Let them have grain and rough.
age-no ear sucking will follow and
wind on the stomach and indigestion
will not result. Try this plan. STAN
chions with box for grain and rack
for hay Is good plan.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
Gallant Discussion.

He-It Is particularly dangerous for
you, Miss Emily, to think Of going out
as missionary to the cannibal tribes.
She-Why especially dangerous for
me2
He-Because IL the heathens think
like your friends here they will at
once conclude you are sweet enough
to eat.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
MUCH MILK sPoILs QUICKLY
Wise TO Observe Doctrine, "keep Per-
IshabIe Food Cool, Clean
and Covered"

Much milk spoils quickly because
II Is kept uncovered In warm kitchens.
Close observance Of the doctrine
"Keep perishable food, especially milk,
cool, clean and covered continuously"
may make a striking difference In the
food bills Of many families.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
Handy Farm Gate.

which the gate turns. An inch iron
pin 18 inches long and II inches In
the post that the gate Is framed on
and six inches in the post in the
ground, does the work. This should
fit the holes very tight SO that the
gate may turn solidly.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
Subtle Patriotism.

That's funny little coat you're
wearing"
81 know It. The tailors are doing
the proper thing just now and making
all clothes that aren't soldier clothes
look as ridiculous as possible"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
CUTICURA KILLS DANDRUFF
The Cause Of Dry, Thin and Falling
Hair and Does II ouiekIy-TriaI Free.

Anoint spots of dandruff, itching and
irritation with Cuticura Ointment. Fol-
low at once by hot shampoo with
Cuticura Soap, II man, and next
morning II a woman. When Dandruff
goes the hair comes. Use Cuticura
Soap daily for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
CONVENIENT GATE FOR FARM
TurnstiIe Arrangement 10 Handy
Where Four Lots Come Together
How Il Is Built.

An excellent gate for use where
four lots come together is turnstile
gate. This will enable one gate to
answer instead Of four. The end posts
are 214 feet from the center post on
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
Result Of Modesty.

Jenkins changed color when you
praised him before everybody"
"Yes, I noticed that when said he
was a white man through and through,
he turned red"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
Abundance.

America has no art and no poetry !"
Evidently" said the business man.
severely, "you are neglecting to read
our advertisements"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
The Naked Truth.

Mother-William, how did you hurt
your hand? Have you been fighting3
William-Hom jerks called me a
liar, mother, an then he hit me on
the fist with his teeth. ..,-. q
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
TRY A MEDICINE THAT :.
PROVES ITS VALUE

During the entire period Of time that
I have been handling DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root ! have never heard single com.
plant. My customers are generally pleased
with results obtained and speak words Of
praise for the merits of the preparation.
Very truly yours,
GILL COMPANY, Druggist,
Per Julian j. Gill,
Sept. 20, 1916. Starkville, Miss.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
Letter to
DR.. kilmer d Co.
Bin6hamton. N. r.

Prove What Swamp Root win Do For Yos
Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer 4 CO.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable in.
formation, telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and mem
ton this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
Some men attract attention simply
because they make no effort to attract.

The early mirlzman catches glimpse
Of a woman's true complexion.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
A phllosopheI

Cod-What Is a pessimist7
Bass--A fish who thinks there Is a
hook In every worm.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25

Whenever a man fails In an UNDER
taking he attributes It to fatalism.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25

Elizabeth, N. j., has been shocked
by the discovery Of Fagin school In
operation.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25
In All Thinns

'Mrs. Smith is consistent woman"
Yes; she even sticks her husband
for pin money"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1917-08-25

Sept. 20. 1915.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
]. H. HOPPER HOME
HAS BEEN At THE ARSENAL At
ROCK ISLAND, IIln-ARI
VERY CAREFUL.

J.. II. Hopper returned today for
probably a week of vacation from hls
work as Inspector and estimator FOR
the Western Crueible company, or
Minneapolis. Mr.. Hopper has been
stationed for some time at the Rock
Island arsenal. acting as estimator,
and helping in the tests for heavy
gun and wagon castings, both physi
cal and chemical.
1t is said that the government is
building huge additions to their al
ready extensive works at that point.
One item of interest is the flooring
put in the %projectile department,
where the high explosive material is
handled. This is of pressed cork.
made i'm blocks four inches thick.
Strict surveillance is maintained 81
every person visiting the arsenal.
Passes are necessary for entrance.
and these must be surrendered again
on going out. Great care is main
tanned in all the visits TO the place.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
ARRANGING DISTRICTS
ONE DISTRICT To TOW NSHip-
MOVE TO MAKE REGULAR
DISTRICTS.

Pursuant to a plan for making the
boundaries of school districts of Lake
county coincide with the boundaries
of the townships. acting on petition
by boards of various schools and dis
tricts of the territory affected. the
board of county commissioners and
the superintendent of schools today
at adjourned meeting consolidated
all those districts embraced in the
territory of Pennington township
into one district. This will %neeessi-
tate the appointment of new officers.
The name of William Sitter vas sug-
gested as treasurer. and the county
superintendent. who will appoint the
officers until an election is held, is
considering his name.
Section "a, in Badus township.
which did belong to a district in
Pennington. has been added to the
Ramona district.
The county commissioners hope in
time to make the boundaries of all
school districts regular in outline.
and if possible to have them con
form in shape and size with the lines
Of townships. As the districts are
now shaped, they overlap into other
townships. Pennington township
alone had five districts represented
within its borders. And they are al
of very irregular shape, and both diff.
fieult of access and distribution of in.
dividual. schools.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11

We have got Dagoes, Jews, Rus
slams and white people ON here. The
fellow who sleeps below me is a
Mormon. His home is i'm ogden.
Utah. | think the engineers have got
the best class of men that we have
got on this boat.
July 2S.-We landed at Colon this
forenoon at $40. Took the railroad
across to our post. We are within
two OF three miles of Panama City
1t don't seem as hot here as il did
at Jefferson Barracks. We came
within sight of the canal several
times, but | haven't see the big locks.
We have a good place to sleep, and
| think we are going to have good
feed. hope SO, after living on that
transport eight days. The time
spent on that boat was the only time
| have ever been hungry. | used to
think | was sometimes. but | never
was.
The trees and everything else is
different than anything | ever saw
before | left the states. | think we
will have plenty of fruit down here.
The first thing | saw when we got
near the landing this morning was a
Ford. so | don't think we will get
homesick when we have a few Fords
around.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
LIFE in THE NAVY
RERT REYNOLDS WRITES HOME
FROM THE BROOkLlN
NAVY YARD.

w. r. Reynolds is in receipt of a
letter from his son, Bert Reynolds,
on duty in the Brooklyn navy yard.
Items Of interest TO personal friends
are noted as follows:
Anton Welch and | still keep a
room at the Y. Nj. c. A.. and as We
do not have TO be in the yard until
$40 we have plenty of time to get
breakfast and report in the morning.
Was coming along the aisle in the
Y. Nj. c. A., and was very much sur
prised to see John Nighbert. He en-
listed at Madison a few days after |
did. | met him at Great Lakes also.
He is on the Wyoming, a very nice
ship.
There are about 5000 men in
the yard at present SO you can see
that it takes a regular system to feed
them all. They are carrying out the
cafeteria system. now which will
make a great saving in the food. |
must tell YOU about a young lad that
was working at mess cooking. You
know that there is nothing used over
or saved One ii is put on the tables.
Wen. this fellow thought that he
could make a big stir and probably
get a higher rating. so he wrote to
the president telling him how the
food is being wasted around here.
OF course. there is lots wasted. but If
it were saved it would be rotten i'm
II hours SO there would be no use
in keeping it anyway. Well, his let
ter was returned 10 the commander
here and of course instead of making
himself a good fellow ne got in very
bad and received a general court
martial. Another instance-which
happened to me-: | was put in
charge of a certain little passage way
in the ship and had orders to let nc
one through. Well. a big bully came
along and was determined to &c
/ through. He charged me with his
head down and | let him have il over
the head with my club, then took hin
to the officer of the deck, and he
only got five years for interfering
with a sentry"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
LOCAL NEWS.


Eat at Jacks.
Eat at Jacks.
Bacon. 33 cents per pound at Mil
lard's.
Sodas, ice cream, watermelon,
canteloupe and all kinds of yegt-
tables served at Rays.
For Sale. Good COW and calf
Phone 3421.
Fried spring chicken al Rays.
Smoked hams. % cents per pound
at Millard's.
Baskets at Beck's. Clothes ham
pers. waste paper baskets and other
baskets. See Beck's window.
Go TO Millard's for shoes.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
med and frames fitted-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
Smoked hams. % cents per pound
at Millard's.
$25 reward FOR return of physl-
clans black leather satchel, lost sun
day night, July %, between Madison
and Ramona.-Dr. Elmer v. lyman
Lannon-Cook block. Madison, ;. ID
Bacon. 33 cents per pound at Mil.
lard's.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
BUT SIX Rejected
SMALL NUMBER PHYSICALLY
UNFIT IN BROWN COUNTY.

Aberdeen, Aug. 11.-Of the first
IS men examined in Brown county
by the local exemption board but six
were rejected because of physical
disability. DR.. Robert l.. Murdy, the
medical member of the board, states
the Brown county men. go of whom
are being examined to fill out the
quota of % required for the first
draft consignment of 100000 men.
are exceptionally healthy, well set up
men. Jay Rasmussen. the eounty's
No. 25S, is a young farmer of %.
single. and pronounced by DR.. Murdy
an almost perfect specimen of man
hood. He waived exemption. The
indications are hat not to exceed 25
per cent of the men will claim ex-
emption, so the chances are all in
favor of the required % being easily
found among the first so examir ed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
GRANT BERGSTRESER
WENTWORTH NOtNG SOLDIER
WRITES OF HIS TRIP FROM
ST. LOUIS TO THE
CANAL ZONE.

In a letter to his mother. Mrs.
Fred Bergstreser, of Wentworth,
Grant Bergstreser gives an interest
ing account of his trip from st.
Louis to the canal zone. Grant is a
member of Company +. Third Engi-
neers corps. Under date of July p
he says:
Twenty-six of us left st. Louis last
Wednesday evening. We went across
Illinois. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey. and we were in New York
about 80 minutes.
We left New York at about 1890
Friday. We are on a slow boat.
Have been on the water about ~
hours now and have only got 500
miles from New York. We are about
IT'S miles out from South Carolina
now. There has been a lot of sea
sickness. but didn't get seasick. !
just had a bad spell of stomach trou-
BILE yesterday. Only missed two
meals. Ate a little supper last night
and have felt all right today. Am
detailed to work in the mess hall to
day. There are eight of is TO set up
the tables and benches. When din
ner is over we wipe off the tables,
fold them up and mop up the floor.
Every man washes his own dishes.
There are about 365 recruits on
board and a 81, 900, 600 cargo. The
boat is only 800 feet long. We are
packed in the sleeping room like a
bunch of sardines. One man sleeps
about a foot off the floor, the next
man is about a foot and a half above
him, and the third nan about the
same distance above the second. |
have got one of the beds next To the
ceiling. When | go to bed | tie all
my junk to the ceiling.
July 25.-We went past San Sal
vador yesterday; are passing Cuba
now. So far we have had no bad
weather. The water was a little
rough this morning.
| saw two sharks last night, and
we have seen flying fish ever since
we left New York. Yesterday we
saw land for the first time since We
started. We are getting POOR feeC
on this boat, but everyone says /
will be better when we get to oul
post.
| guess there is no chance of oul
going to France now. Everybod,
seems to think that we will stay il
Panama until the end of the war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
SHOT CHICKENS
WARRANT TWO YEARS OLD
ARRESTED TODAN-THE
EVIDENCE GONE.

On a warrant sworn out in Justice
Soper's court on October Is, 1915.
Sheriff f. A. Keller drove TO Aurora
this morning and arrested Charles
Clark, formerly of Chester, on a
charge of shooting prairie chickens
out of season., against the peace and
dignity of the state of South Dakota.
The man was lodged in the county
Jail pending arraignment, which up
to a late hour this afternoon had not
taken place. This offense is said to
be one against the state. and is class
ed as a crime.
The warrant was sworn out nearly
two years ago, while +. w. Butts was
sheriff, but the man eluded arrest,
and for a time his whereabouts was
unknown. 1t was only recently thai
Mr.. Keller received information OF
where he was working, and went out
this morning for him, with the sue
cess as shown above.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11

Commercial college. Send for our
free catalog.
Frank Combs. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Combs, 629 First street SE, who
enlisted in the navy and passed the
physical examination about three
weeks ago, departed for Omaha by a
morning train to enter upon his
duties.
A foreclosure of a chattel mort
gage vas effected today by Sheriff
Z. A. Keller, executing a sale OF the
effects of the Smith Grain & Seed
company. r. o. Christensen bid the
property in for slightly less than
$500.
Miss Gertrude Franklin, who has
year or more. arrived by a morning
train and will spend some time at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Franklin, els Second
street NV.
The board of county commission
ers adjourned this afternoon. after a
days session for settling the business
1ldtiN " A1hC II q ltlitAkAOI C1AOOl
district. They are arranging to call
for bids on eight bridges for the road
known as the Sid Lee road. and will
meet mex Saturday on further work
i'm connection with roads and bridges.
A slow rain began falling this
morning at about 6 o'clock and con
tinued for the larger part of the day.
1t breaks a long dry spell, being the
first rain of any consequence in this
immediate vicinity for six weeks.
During this time Of lack of moisture
the small grain crops have matured
and been harvested, and threshins
has begun. Most cor and some
fields of very late potatoes Will de.
rive much benefit from the moisture
which has fallen today. and pasture,
will get another start if the fall wa.
sufficient to reach the grass roots.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
RED CROSS SUNDAY


The local committee announces
that in order to make it more pleas
ant for persons who have work or
duties to perform during the early
evening of tomorrow. and who wish
TO attend the program TO be render
ed at the chautauqua auditorium viii
have the privilege of leaving the
grounds after the afternoon perform
ance, and of returning again for the
evening performance without paying
any extra charge. Many wish 20 at
tend from farms and other places
where there is certain work TO do late
in the afternoon. and this was made
for their especial accommodation.
1t is also announced that there will
be a pig on exhibition at the grounds.
This pig is not fiy~e-legged nor two
headed. 1t is simply shown as a con
crete example of a donation made by
+. NJ. Arch to the Red Cross. and is
said to be worth SOS. At a later
date the local committee will make
arrangements for raffling the animal
the proceeds of which will go TO the
society. 1t will be exposed to the
gaze of the wondering multitude at
the grounds tomorrow. The animal
IS described as a purebred Duroc
Jersey spring gilt.
The committee have also arranged
the train schedule for the accommo-
dation of Madison people who have
not other means of transportation to
the grounds. Trains Will leave the
station for the grounds at Il m. 80
p. m, $40 and one after the end OF
the evening performance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11
MEN At Smelling
PERIOD OF TRAINING IL CLOSING
But THEIR SUCCESS IL
NOT YET KNOWN.

While reports are current TO the
effect that the period of training for
the officers at Fort Smelling is at an
end, parents of Harold Mckinnon
and Joseph Matthews. of this city,
have little information regarding the
accomplishments of the Madison men
i'm their attempts for commissions.
Both men belong to the First battery
of artillery in training. IL. Mckin-
non desired a post in the quarter
masters department. feeling himself
the better fitted for work of that ma
ture. and has submitted to two eX-
aminations to that end. Nothing of
his success i'm his efforts is known,
and he has continued training in the
theory and some practice in field ar
tillery.
Recommendations for commissions
have been sen to Washington by
special messenger. il is said. But
nothing is known of the men recon-
mended. Those succeeding will he
placed i'm charge of training the men
obtained through draft. it is said 10y
press dispatches, Mr.. McKinnon said
this morning that those who failed TO
get commissions would have the OF
portunity of enlisting as noncommis-
stoned officers in the new army.
Mrs. Matthews said this morning
that she expected her son home for
a day or two at about the middle oi
next week, but was in no wise sure
Of this.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-11

We have a number of excellent
ranch propositions for sale on easy
terms or trade. List furnished on
application. Inquire John Kellstrom
of Western Loan & Investment com
pany.
Call on us if you wish workmen's
compensation insurance. We write
for the u. S. +. & G. Co, of Balti-
more. This affects all employers OF
labor.-First National Bank.
Wanted. BY family of three, a five
or six room house. modern or all
modern but furnace.-Phone 314S.
50 i'm cash to any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
| cannot repair.-Guy f. Hanson.
For Sale. A number Of choice
spring chickens, suitable for fry
Mrs. j. s. Thompson, Phone 1857.
For Sale. Several pure bred Du-
roc sows. VIII farrow i'm next three
weeks.-E. NJ Arch, Madison, 5. d.
Eat at Jacks.
For Rent. Seven room house.
First street Sc. Inquire of Bert +.
Thomas.
Wanted. At once, 10 teams for
hauling gravel and sand.-Madison
Dray Line.
For Sale. Baby cab in good con
dition, very reasonable. Phone 1872.
For Sale. My residence property
near the German Baptist church.
Mrs. c. Seiverson.
Wanted. A girl for general house
work. Phone 1850.
Wanted. To buy a good, sound
heavy work team.-Andrew Peterson
You can best develop your faeultie.
by taking a course in the Mankate