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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
CONSERVATION LEAGUE

The Child Conservation League had
a very interesting meeting last We'd
nesday. Mrs. c. Larson read a paper
on the subject of the Selfish Child;
and how developed, which showed
much thought and preparation. Mrs.
Hussey's paper on the Disadvantages
of an Only Child was interesting in
that statistics were quoted showing
that an only child is not as healthy AS
n of a larger family, as well as being
in favorable surroundings for selfish
ness to devlop. Mrs. Burris read a
story, How Pete Licked His Boy, show
ing the effect OF a little discipline on
the small boy. Miss Carol Green en-
tertained very much with two piano
solos. which were beautifully played.
After this the members discussed in
formally the problem Of %selfshness in
children.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

extension division. and Chas. Nc.
Caffree, commissioner of immigration
also took part. President Perisho was
chairman of the resolutions committee
which recommended that the federal
government Immediately recognize en-
listment for food production the same
as for regular military duties; that
farmers. gardeners. and fruit growers
be urged TO increase production along
their respective lines; that Iowa, Ne
braska and South Dakota cooperate in
an interstate association with the U.
S. department Of agriculture in its
for more and better livestock
and crops; and that this association CO.
operate with the state commissions,
councils OF defense. agricultural col.
leges, state departments OF agriculture,
and with county, municipal and all
local organizations and labor bureaus.
On Saturday Of last week President
Perisho represented S1uth Dakota and
the Governor Of South Dakota at a
large patriotic meeting in Chicago.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

The people Of this nation should not
be stampeded into purchasing high
priced food supplies now by reports of
shortage. There is plenty Of food on
hand for present needs. Authentic re-
ports show that the surplus OF wheat
in the United States and Canada at the
present time is 10. 200, 900 bushels,
and il is only possible to ship a mil.
lion bushels across the ocean per day.
Southern wheat will be on the market
in June and July will bring in the sup
ply from the central western states.
Millions of Bushels OF new potatoes
are coming now from the south to be
augmented from week TO week by the
supply from the states TO the north. A
month from now the gardens of our
own fair state will be supplying part Of
the family living. Don't be stampeded
by the spectators cry of shortage.
Most OF this cry is for the purpose of
unloading cornered products at a big
figure. People should keep cool. prac-
tice economy and buy only what they
need. This is the best way to beat the
spectators. the pirates in our own
ranks.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
"FANNY's FIRST PLAY"

BY Bernard Shaw. will be presented
by the Miltonian Literary Society at
the college auditorium next Saturday
evening. May s.. This is a very inter-
esting play and the cast of characters
are well prepared to uphold the splen-
did reputation of this society in pre-
senting extra good plays. The lesson
taught to the young people OF this play
is n which all of u children should
learn. either by experience. as Mar
garet and Bobby learned It, or taught
1t : other places. As Shaw says. els
It any wonder that l am driven to offer
to young people In our suburbs the des.
perate advice: DO something that will
get you into troublef" Do not fall to
see this In "Fanny's First Play" Satur.
day evening 1t the college.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
PROGRAM NEARLY COMPLETE

South Dakota retail merchants are
interested in the big program whica
is nearly ready for the convention OF
the Retail Merchants Association OF
South Dakota. which will be held at
Sioux Falls. May Is. 16. II.
Buying. selling. mail order competi-
ton. accounting. window display, ad.
vertising, delivery, service, economics,
clerk hire, bonus systems, cash and
carry. insurance and store efficiency
are only a few of the many subjects
that will have efficient treatment dur
ing the three days Of the convention.
Each year the program committee
Of the state association has perfected
its program efficiently, and this
year it promises short, crisp, concise
talks by men who are qualified to
handle the subjects assigned to them.
There will be no long discussions
on any subject, but there will be many
short, concise discussions of live
topics by men who know what they
are talking about.
The association is sparing no ex-
pense to get the type of men they need
for the different subjects. 1t is to be
hoped that the merchants of the state
will take advantage of this opportun-
ity to visit Sioux Falls and the con-
vention.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
STATE HIGH SCHOOL MEET

The official meet of the State High
School Athletic Association viii meet
in this city Wednesday, May 18th.
There are thirty-nine schools in the
association and reports from the var
ious cities indicate that large majority
will be represented.
The athletic events will be conduct.
ed under the rules furnished by the
board of the association.
There will be gold, silver and bronze
medals for first, second and third
places in the events and a fine banner
for the relay. Besides these there is
the cup which Watertown won the
past two years and which must be won
by that town again this year if it is to
remain there. In case some other
town wins it this year it must be won
in the two following years to remain
with that place.
Board and rooms will be furnished
free to all contestants and special en-
tertainment will be furnished in the
evening to all who remain over.
The track is in fine shape, and all
events will take place rain or shine.
No amount of rain can injure the track.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

dreadful than the Bourbon despotism
which that revolution destroyed.
do not judge the Germans. They
are the victims of a tyranny whose
deadly influence they did not suspect.
A hundred years of autocratic educa-
ton has transformed the Germany
which believed in liberty of thought, If
not of action, into a Germany which
believes that society must be organic
ed into two classes-one trained to the
saddle and bride that it may be driven,
the other trained to the boot and the
spur that it may drive. What Henry
Ward Beecher said so years ago l re-
peat here with a different application:
"As a ship may be carried by an un-
known and unsupported current far
out of its track and away from the in
tent Of it's master, so communities Of
tentimes are carried by powerful latent
tendencies, over which they have no
control, and whose very existence they
do not suspect" And l add. with the
change of a single word, that he add.
ed: 1T is so with Germany are going
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

The turning point in the great world
war has been reached and. while Ger
man resistance will be stiff for a time.
the end is in sight. II is just possible
that our army may not have to go into
the trenches in Europe. II so. all the
But we have a duty to perform.
must supply the entante with
possible and in quantities
large enough to be fully effective. Let
there be no stacking for a moment
until Kaiserism has been crushed and
made a Republic.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

This department IL edited BY Mrs. Ria l..
Interest will confer q favor on the Register
BY 'phoning Mrs. Ziegler. SIC.
Sunshine CIub-On Wednesday after
noon of last week, Mrs. Eichberg enter.
tanned most pleasantly the members Of
1.-The Sunshine Club" and one visitor,
a bride, Mrs. G.. L. Wilson. Each one
was requested to give some good ad-
vice for newly-weds, and very amusing
ones was the result About five o'clock
a fine lunch was served.
Hope Shower-Mrs. H. G. Hauff gave
one of the most delightful affairs Of
the week on Friday evening, the favor
ed guests being the young ladies of the
Hauff store. This was given in COM
pliment to Miss Cora Stangland, a
bride of the neal future. Each guest
was requested to bring a large box with
six articles for a home. The large box
was decorated as a May-basket, and
each one drew six articles, and this
was their start for their h~ope-box.
After a merry time in repartee, social
intercourse, etc, a fine lunch was
served.
Birthday Party-Miss Myrna Hall
was the honored guest at a birthday
party which her mother gave for her
Tuesday afternoon. Merry games en-
liyened the time, but the climax was
reached when the delicious luncheon
was served the favored young guests.
Many re%membrances were left the
happy young honoree TO remind her
of her fourth natal day.
T. c. cIub-Eleven members and
one visitor enjoyed a most delightful
time Monday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Dunbar. Mrs. Shepard, who had
spent most of the winter in Florida,
and Mrs. Fishback, who had recently
returned from California, told us about
their trips. AS it was near Mrs. Mast's
birthday, she was blind folded and
when able to see found a tray of arti-
Giles on her lap. Later a fine two
course supper was served this jolly
company.
Birthday Party-Miss Maxine Rob-
erts was the gracious young hostess to
a number of her friends on Monday
afternoon to help her celebrate her
eighth birthday. After a season Of
lively games, a most delicious lunch
was served.
Costume Party-On Saturday even
ing, Miss Cora Bartlett entertained a
number of young people at a Costume
Party. A great deal of amusement
was afforded by guessing the different
characters represented. Dancing,
games and a fine lunch filed the time
most %agreeably.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
THE CROW'S=NEST

Do you remember when you were a
small boy and stubbed your toe severe
ly that your mother told you not to
cry for il would feel better after it
quit hurting. All of US here in the
city will have the same sort of feeling
when all of the laterals on Main street
are finished and the surface of the
street is leveled off and becomes
normal again. Hasten the day.
The excitement incident to the
declaration of a state of war existing
between our country and the Central
Powers has had about the same effect
on certain kinds of business as obtain,
ed at the beginning of the great war
three years ago. 1t is to be hoped that
these conditions will not prevail for
any great length of time. There is no
use to get frightened and try to prac-
tice a very strict economy in every
thing except all useless Injuries. If
we are disposed to cut out some of
the things that we do not actually need
we shall have money to spend
for the actual necessities. There is
no need of buying for the purpose of
boarding. That is an injustice to the
poor fellows who do not have the
ready money to buy other than the
bare necessities as they need them.
Inordinate boarding hurts business as
does a too rigid economy in other mat.
ters. Let us buy what we need and
go along with our business as usual
and things will come out all right in
the end.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
WHAT AILs THE GERMAN EMPIRE
Continued from Page One)

compel these other peoples to partici-
pate, under the form of German social
efficiency. in a civilization higher than
their own. You ask ME what it is
that Germany wants. Well, Germany
wants to organize Europe, for up to
now Europe has never been organized"
In this attempt of Germany to compel
the free nations of the earth to throw
away their h~ard-earned liberties and
accept Germany's autocratic system
you have urged America to acQuiesce.
Or, if you have not actively protested
against Americas entering into. the
war. you have not advocated her en-
trance. Government of the people,
by the people, and for the people does
not seem to appeal to you. Why?
Do you think that overtime and un-
derpay of laborers is unjust in America,
but the enslavement and deportation
of laborers is just in Belgium? To
work in mines and factories for moth
ers and wives is wrong in America.
but giving them over to the victims of
criminal lust is allowable in Belgium?
That child labor ought to be fought
against in America, but child murder
ought to be winked at in Belgium? Or
do you think that justice is worth vot-
ing for, but not worth lighting for?
Does the dramatic spectacle Of a bat
tlefield appear to you more horrible
than the spectacle Of tyranny unre-
sisted. wrong unpublished? II so. I do
not agree with you. The Battle Of the
Narne In France Is glorious compared
to the futile revolution Of 1s4S In Ger
many. The French Revolution Is less
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
upon a current which exists without
their volition."

upon a current which exists without
their volition."
The American Socialists Indifference
to the European struggle puzzles me.
l should have thought that any man
with a single particle of social justice
in his blood would be afiame with
wrath against a system which has en-
shaved men, murdered children, and
violated women. Is social justice
a vital conviction worth fight
ing for and dying for, or is it but a
gentle sentiment and a pleasing vision
only worthy talking ABOUT and writing
about? That seems to me the question
which is put to America today. and I
am glad with a devout gladness that
America is preparing to show the
world that she has not lost the self
sacrificing faith of her fathers in the
i~nalienable right Of every man to life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Lyman Abbott.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

The Kaiser is disappointed with the
German-Americans. These people have
become citizens of the United States
because they can do better here. They
were dissatisfied with conditions in
the old country or they would have
remained. The Kaiser "a not be
more disappointed with these people
than they are with him or were with
his father when they left home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

Reports from Oklahoma and Kansas
say that opportune rains have soaked
the winter wheat fields and brought
cheer to everybody. The soaking rains
in this state last week will help a lot
toward preparing US for the European
campaign.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

1t is said that Gen. Koropatkin ac-
cepted $4,000. 900 from Germany to SUR
render Riga. He sent the $4,000. 900 to
the Russian Duma and then held Rega
In the face Of Won Hindenburg's army.
Now that is what the Register calls
clever fnanciering. and served the
briber right.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

Don't let the other fellow do all the
patriotic work. Get into the garden as
well as the field and raise enough for
the family use at least. The surplus
IL any can be sold at a good price, and
you'll have done your bit for the ma
ton.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

II the president would break up the
yard at the rear of the White House
he could easily get the potatoes hoed
when the ONCE seekers come down to
see him. These fellows would be pleas
ed to do most any kind Of manual
work just to show the president they
were all round men.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

To be a good cook in these times and
TO know how 10 utilize every bit Of
food to the best advantage means as
much as being a good soldier. In this
way the ladies can 60 their bit as well
Rs the men
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

The bread line in Germany Is now
giving the Kaiser more trouble than
the Hindenburg line in France. And
let it not be forgotten that this is the
line in the United States which must
be kept replenished all the time.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

Tins year people should cut out com
pletely the feeding Of tramps. II these
fellows want food let them 80 10 work
or & farm or join the army. II they
viii not DO this let them 90 hungry.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

works. Every man over twenty-one
found idle from now forward will go to
the colors or to the farm or workshop.
The law will enable the gvernment to
fight the Kaiser to a finish, and TO
make self supporting men out of a lot
of good for nothing fellows heretofore.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

In this war the farms as much as the
arms will bring victory for democracy.
Remember. we are all in this game to
win and TO encourage farm produce
means as much or more than to en-
courage enlistment.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

The newspapers over this district
indicate that Royal c. Johnson has
got in bad with the people generally on
account of his position on the war.
Mr.. Johnson is on the toboggan into
political oblivion.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

Billy Sunday has been so successful
in making the FOUNDERS hit the trail
10 salvation that maybe he might
make q good recruiting officer. Why
10 give him a trial.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

Austria has been busy the past three
years holding Germany's coat. And
the result viii be that at the end Of
tbn fracas she viii be holding an empty
sack if there happens TO be a sack left
when il is over.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

The boy finds the task OF growing UP
a long one. but how soon he finds he
is growing old after he has reached
mans estate.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03

LEGAL BLANKS Of al kinds 1t this
ONCE.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-05-03
Attention Investors and Borrowers
Especially Salaried People
and Skilled Artisans

If you want to invest any amount from one to ten dollars per
month the Brookngs Building and Loan Association, a home
concern, offers you a splendid opportunity.
For instance, $50 a year, paid in at the rate Of
S. per month will buy ten shares Of stock
which will bring you $1,000 at maturity
At the farthest, $615 invested in this association will make a
return of $1,000, but at the present rate of earnings the amount
invested will be less than $500. That is better than 7 per cent.
We do not claim to make profits through lapses. Any amount
invested can be withdrawn on one months notice with 5 per
cent interest after six months.
If you want to buy or build home you can, if a stakeholder,
gets the money on easy terms and make rent money, and about
a fifth more, pay for a home. We can furnish money to pros
pective borrowers on approved application up to the limit of
our present income. Loans can be paid off at any time. When
a seriesof stock natures the borrower will own his home free
from incumbrance.
This association has already assisted in building seventeen res
licences in this city and, no doubt, is partly responsible for re-
cent building activity. We have no agents and but one salaried
officer.
Invest your money in a growing home concern and help build
up Brookings. See the Secretary,
f. E. KERR
for further information
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-10
CHATANIKA CITIZENS
 FORM ORGANIZATION

i rumber of Chatanika mining men have formed cooperative association for the purpose of prospecting in Poker Creek. Poker Creek comes int oChat- anika river a few miles above the town and is now completely staked. Pay is reported to have been found on the creek in two shafts at a depth of g feet.
 The longer one considers tn action of the Territorial Legislature in en- d0rsing J. r. A. Strong for the govern orship, the greater becomes the enor- mity Of their offense. What an awful howl those same parties would have made had Congress just prior to the last election passed a resolution en- dorsing Wilson for the presidency. and yet such action would have been as much within the right Of Congress as vas their action in endorsing Cover nor Strong. It Is such actions as these that strengthens the belief at the Nat ional capital that Alaska is behind Porto Rico and the Philippines when it comes to self-government, and why greater privileges are granted to the dusky inhabitants of Uncle Sam's oth- CT possessions.-Prospector.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-10
TACOMANS SEEING THINGS THAT GET
 THEM NERVOUS

The Tacoma Daily News Of March 30 says:-
 A mysterious airplane which for the last five nights has flown low over the American lake military reservat- ion. circling and apparently taking ob- servations. brought complaint this morning from Mrs. F. L. Drack Of the staff of the Tacoma Country club, to sheriff Longmire.
 Mrs. Drack said that she and a party from the country club had not iced the visits of the strange flier and last night waited on the golf links for his return. The airplane. re turned, flying low. and the unmistak- able roar of the powerful engine could be heard. but the outlines of the ma chine were indistinct. as the night ras very dark.
 Capt. Harold D. Coburn, who was notified this morning of the suspicious birdman. said that the United States has no airplanes at the military reser-
 auon at present Capt Coburn said that he was at the arsenal at Cosgrove last night. but that none Of the guards lad reported anything suspicious, or in he nature Of attempts to gain infor- nation by a hostile airplane"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-10
SAVAGE BEASTS OF PREY CREATE HAVOC
 AMONG REINDEER

During the present winter, probably because Of the almost total disappear ance of small game. such as ptarmigan, grouse, rabbits, etc, there have been evidences Of unusual ferocity among beasts Of prey such as wolves, lynx, etc. Lynx, which heretofore have not been plentiful in this part Of Alaska. are numerous and savage. Driven to desperation by hunger. they are said to be attacking and devouring caribou and even reindeer. Al Walsh, who ar. rived in the city on Wednesday even ing last from the Innoko country, re. ports that lynx are fearlessly attacking the reindeer herds under the very eyes of the herders. Mitchell and his Lapp partners recently drove their herds into that region, and 1t is said that since then many of the animals have been killed by lynx. The reindeer men are now devoting a good deal of their time to trapping. and are said 70 have captured several of the ami mals.-lditarod Pioneer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-10
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Robert, Murray, patient at the gov. ernment hospital, attempted suicide this morning by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. The self.infllcted wound is painful bat not necessarily dangerous, as he failed to reach the artery Murray came to the hospital several days ago and has spent the winter in the hills. He was in an ex. tremely weakened condition and t thought that breeding over the fact caused him to make an attempt on his life.-Anchorage Labor News.