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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25
Confederates Will
Talk in the North

Patriotic greetings from Dixie TO the
north will he extended from the Con-
iederate reunion special" which pulls
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
A PROCLAMATION
The President of the United States has SET aside next sunda,
as a day of prayer for the Nation.
N nroclamation is a follows:

The President of the United States has SET aside next Sunday
IS a day of prayer for the Nation.
The proclamation is as follows;
whereas. the congress Of the United States by a concurrent
resolution adopted or the fourth day OF the present month OF October
in view of the entrance of u nation into the vast and awful war
which now anhcts the greater part of the world has requested ne to
set apart by official proclamation a day upon which II people should
be called upon to offer concerted prayer TO Almighty God for His dt
vine aid in the success of our arms.
have been in the eternal principles OF justice and of right, "A nation
which has sought from the earliest days of its existence TO be obedi
ent to the divine teachings which have inspired it in the exercise Of its
liberties to turn always to the Supreme Master and cast themselves
in faith at His feet praying for His aid and succor in every hour of
our power az a people may not perish among mn but be always Is
serted and defended with fresh ardor and devotion and through the di
vine blessing set AT last upon endt ring foundations for the benefit of
all the free peoples of the earth;
Now, therefore. l. Woodrow Wilson, president of the United
States gladly responding to the wish expressed by the congress. do
appoint October 2S, being the last Sunday of the present month, IS a
day of supplcation and prayer for all the people of the nation. hon
esty exhorung all my countrymen to observe the appointed day, C
cording to their several faiths, in solemn prayer, that Gods blessings
NAV rest upo the high task which is laid upon Is to the end that
the cause for which we give GU lives and treasure may triumph and
III efforts be blessed with high achievement"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
WHO FIGHT
WILL BUY BONDS
GLORIOUS EXAMPLE SET BY THE
sRoOkINGS COUNTY BOYS IN
ALL TRAINING CAMPS
BOYS GIVE MONEY AS WELL AS LIVES
Awful Judgment On Stacker Who
Fails To Respond To His Coun-
try's Cry For Help

The following letter from the Off
Ger commanding the battalion where
SO many of our National Army men
are enlisted will give the greatest
pleasure to the whole county. When
our boys are willing to both fight and
pay, we at home can do little less
than buy bonds, to show that we are
not less loyal than they:
. Headquarters 340th Machine Cur
Battalion, Camp Funston. Kan, Oct
Il, 1917.-Brookings Register, Brook
ings, S. D.-Gentlemen: 1t may. per
haps, be of interest to you to know
that the young men of your communi
ty, who are here at Camp Funston
are showing the true American spirit
They are not content with fighting in
this great war; they are paying for 4
Such patriotism as this is its own re-
ward but realizing shat the pcopl'
from whom these men come must b.
justly proud OF them and val to give
them all the honor due them, ! am
sending you a list of the men from
your city and vicinity who hay'
bought liberty bonds. May | sugee- I
that you publish the names Of these
men with such remarks as you deem
appropriate so that they will feel that
the people back home appreciate what
they are doing and that the people
may know what manner of men are
representing them in this great Goa.
iict:
r. A. Bunday, William Moore, Vac.
lay ~Simonovsky, Roy Cleveland, Cha-.
l.. Harmon, William F. Brandt. 4. o.
Emily, w. B. Hansen, E. w. McKnight,
p. Girman.
In conclusion let me say that tn
one incident, pointing as it does 20
the true patriotism of the American
man, guarantees to each and every
American that these men will carry
our flag through to victory and that
Americas honor is safe in their
hands. / have the honor to remain,
Sincerely yours,
Rudolph f. Smyser,
Major, Infantry. y. 4.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
BR0OK|NGS WINS
OVER WATERFOWL
FIRST REAL GAME OF SEASON
SHOWS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN
CHAMPIONSHIP FORM
SCORE 81 TO D N ANNUAL BATTLE
Coach Nelson Has Wonderful Team
That Is Showing Class In All
Their Battles

Waterfowl was defeated by Brook
ings for the first time on her own field
last Saturday by a score of SO in
one of the ~cleanest, %snappiest games
ever Witnessed by football enthusiasts.
The game was full of life and pep
from start 20 finish with never a pen
atty called on either team during the
first half. Both teams were in good
condition for the game. and the men
entered into the conflict with a spirit
and determination to win. The wealth
er was a little chilly but the rooters
more than offset it by their nigh spirit
and pep.
There seemed to be a better spirit
prevalent b tween the teams than has
been manifested in years gone by, and
we are about ready to believe that
these teams can play ball without any
rancor or i'll feeling. This Is as It
should be and we gladly welcome this
spirit of true craftsmanship.
Below is "A detailed story of the
game. reported on the field by Herman
Kopperud, former manager and editor
of the Collegian, special representa-
tive Of the Register:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
WAR A TAXES

On December LIST. certain taxes
will go into effect that have to do with
real estate transfers and other matters
in ordinary business life. OF these
the following interest people here:
Bond Of indebtedness, 5 cents for
each 500, or fraction.
Indemnity or surety bond. SO cents,
! per cent on each dollar if premium
is charged.
Capital stock, 5 cents for each 500,
or fraction.
Sales or transfers of capital stock,
> cents per 500 of face or market
value.
Drafts or checks other than at
sight or on demand, promissory notes,
2 cents per 800 or fraction. CT is
understood that this will not apply
to ordinary bank checks.
C~onveyances, exceeding 800 and
not over $500, 50 cents and so cents
for each additional $500.
Proxy, 10 cents.
Power of attorney, 25 cents.
Parcel post packages, / cent for
each 25 cents of transportation
charges.
After Nov. 1st, a tax of S cents on
each 800 of insurance in a policy and
when weekly payment plan, 40 per
cent of first payment. Reinsurance is
exempt from tax. On fire insurance
| cent on each 81 or fraction Of the
premium and reinsurance exempt.
Casualty insurance same as fire in
surance
There will also be a II cent tax
on all ten cent admissions to the
movies, and another one cent for each
additional ten cents or fraction. But
tax does not apply where admissions
90 to religious or educational pur-
poses. Tax applies on free admis-
sions.
A tax Of one cent per gallon is also
placed on all grape juice, soft drinks.
artificial mineral water and near beer.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
MEETINGS HELD
ON LIBERTY DAY
SPLENDID RETURNS MADE IN
CAMPAIGN FOR BOND SALE
COUNTY BUYS 1924, 900
STATE COLLEGE TRIMS TRINITY HERE
First Game On Local Grounds Does
Not Give Good Line On Form OF
Our Men

Yesterday meetings were held all
over the country in honor of Liberty
Day and the drive for sale of bonds.
Here at home we did our best to make
the thing a success. A speaker was
advertised for an afternoon meeting
and the stores closed and the school
and college had shortened hours. But
the speaker did not get here until
night. SO in the afternoon the Opera
House was packed full and listened to
local speakers, and BroOkingS need
never be ashamed of them. Olaf
Eidem, Dean G.. l.. Brown, II. b.
Mathews. A. S. Harding, Rev. |. NJ.
Hargett and Rev. W. a. Mast spoke,
and every one of the addresses was
full Of the things that men should
hear at this time in our struggle to
keep the flag waving. Each speaker
talked as if he had a mission, as if he
felt the truth of his words and as If
he meant that every nearer should be
convinced. NJ. G. Carlisle presided,
the band rendered suitable music.
In the evening at the NJ. f.. church
nearly a house full gathered TO hear
Dr.. J.. S. Hoagland, Of Mitchell, who
was expected for the afternoon meet
ing. DR.. HOagland is a forceful n
magnetic speaker who had the subject
of the world war and the needs n
necessities Of the things to be done to
bring liberty to the world and victory
TO our arms, completely at his com
mand. His presentation of the sub
iect was mastery and his eloQuence
convincing and awakening. a Brook
ings audience has seldom listened to
a more pleasant and powerful speaker.
Word received from the committe"
in charge of the Liberty Loan drive
just before going to press states that
the sum subscribed in the county as
received from reports now in, but with
full returns incomplete, is 1923 1900.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
OLD RESIDENT RETURNS

George F. ROskie has resumed man
agement of the Brookinss County Alb
stract company, and is giving his at
tention to the business which he bullt
up so well some years ago. Mr.. Ros-
kie is an experienced abstracter and
the work Of the Office will keep up
the reputation that he established be
fore his residence in the Hills. While
lifting in the city he always was in
he front ON all public efforts and the
business world of Brookings will vel
come him back to active life among
us. J. II. Hubbard, who has success
fully managed the business during the
absence of Mr.. Roskie, will give his
entire time now to the work of the
Y. NJ. c. A. At present being associ-
ated with the big campaign under the
management Of II. l.. Hopkins. The
city gains in the return of Mr.. Roskie
and Mr.. Hopkins will have a valuable
assistant in the addition of Mr.. Hub
bard to his forces.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
MORE NEWS FROM
CAMP AND FIELD
RUSSELL kNAPPEN TELLS OF IN.
FLUENCE ON GERMANS BY
DlSlOYAl AMERICANS
MRS.. GARDNERWRTESOFCA MPFUNSTON
Stories OF How The Camp Life Is
Dealing With Those We Know
And How They Live

Russell S. Knappen, who has been
promoted to the position of master en-
g%ineer, in the 18th Engineer Regiment,
writes his parents from France that
he has |congenial duties. Among other
things, he says: The news of the
fine crops over there is certainly en-
c%ouraging and is in part a testimonial
TO the whole hearted way the Amer
lean people are going into the war.
1t makes n proud to be al Ameri-
can today. How they all love us over
here-all our hesitation and blockade
notes and too proud to fight ideas
are forgiven, yes, and forgotten and
on every hand one meets the feeling
that America will win the war"
But you cannot imagine what a
curse LaFollette and Stone and the
l.. W. VS. are. Queer combination,
but every German prisoner knows Of
them and is sure their influence will
soon stop all American participation
in the war. Free speech, when abused
becomes downright treason and La
Toilette will undoubtedly cost the
United States thousands of lives and
millions in treasure, if can interpret
the Fritzes' ideas correctly"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
COLLEGE JUDGING TEAM

South Dakota State college SUDDEN.
dairy judging team won sweepstakes
in judging dairy products at the Ma
tional Dairy show in Columbus, Ohio,
on Saturday in competition with thir-
teen leading agricultural colleges of
the country. Arthur Miller of Madi-
son., S. D., won first in judging dairy
products with Arthur TOmpkins Of
Brookings fifth; F. V. Layson taking
fifth and the team sixth place in judg-
ing cattle. Missouri university cap
tured sweepstakes In judging dairy
cattle. Howard Hewitt of Arlington
was alternate member of the team.
Prof. c.. Larsen. head of the college
dairy husbandry department, was in
charge.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
PATRIOTIC

The services at two of the Brook
ings churches on Sunday evening par
took of a patriotic nature. AT the
Presbyterian, the pastor surrendered
the sermon time to DR.. A. A. Harris,
G.. A. Mathews, Philo Hall and Prof.
w. A. MAR. These gentlemen spoke
most Interestingly and impressiyely
on the questions now facing our gov
eminent, and particularly with refer
ence to the support that all people
should give the second Liberty loan.
Neither gentleman trenched on the
ground of another, and with DR.. Har-
ris attending to the Stacker. Mr..
Mathews giving a resume of the ques-
ton of loans to government, Mr.. Hall
with a description of the enthusiasm
of the big cities in this campaign, and
Prof. MAR appealing to the need of
money to keep the country intact,
there was a concerted appeal, backed
by reason and evidence, that made a
wonderful impression on all the con
gregation. The music vas of a Ma
ture to increase the patriotism of the
meeting and altogether it was a splen-
did service.
At the NJ. Z. church the program
was a little different, but the same
spirit Of devotion to country was very
manifest. Mrs. Josephine Gardner
gave a wonderful description of her
visit to Camp Funston and of the
singing Of Madame Schumann-Heink
to the boys in camp. Max Mahany
spoke of the duty and privilege of the
American citizen to stand by the
colors, G. +. Knappen spoke of the
needs of the government and the no
cessity for its support; II. l.. Hop
kins spoke of the work that is being
done In the camps and the opportun-
ity for Christian citizenship work; F.
A. Brown delivered a stirring appeal
to the patriotism of the people, and
the pastor dQueu q Few ItHldlhS.
These meetings, coming at a time
and in a place where people are met
for serious thought and not mere
pleasure. are bound to have a won
derful and uplifting effect on the pat
riotic feelings that were in the breasts
of every nearer. Under such strong
and telling appeals the Liberty bond
sale in Bookings must have been
greatly stimulated and thousands add
ed to the total of what Brookings peo-
pie are doing to back the boys at the
front.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
NEW BANK MANAGERS

The Bank of Aurora. the financial
institution of our ~neishbor town, has
always enjoyed a fine reputation for
being a strong and reliable business
organization. Under the new man
agement that has recently taken con
troll of 1t We feel that it is bound to
take strides in advancement in the
future, Brookings has contributed
two young men of sterling ability to
its force and We know that the pat
ronS of the bank are going to like
them just as well as the people Of
Brookings did. We refer to Chas.
Gaukel, the new president. and c. l..
Severson. the new cashier.
Mr.. Gaukel was in charge of the
Atlas lumber yard here and was a
most successful and obliging gentle
man. He made friends and kept
them, and that Is a wonderful quality
in the business world. Chester l..
Severson is a graduate Of the Bank of
i)ioohiHSS anu " CN'it y'uiS II
been in charge of their loan depart.
ment. He was assistant cashier. and
growing up in Bookings. her citizens
have seen him develop into a banker
of careful instincts, affable manne
and courteous attention. lie has made
the warmest friends in his career with
the Bank of Bookings and NJ young
man in the city will be missed more in
a business way. The Register COM
mends these young men to the people
of Aurora, knowing them to be of the
right kind.
The stockholders in control of the
bank are Thos. Biggar, VIM. ii. Smith,
NJ. NJ. Manderville, A. J. Lovejoy. Mrs.
II. S. Putnam, and the gentleman
named above. VIM. II. Smith is vice
president and Messrs. Manderville and
Lovejoy are directors in addition to
the officers. With the reputation and
standing Of these older men and the
ability Of the two young men named,
the Bank of Aurora is facing a future
that should be full of profit and sound
growth.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
STATE BEATS TRINITY

Besides our high school stars, the
State College team beat Trinity col
lege, Of Sioux City, in a frightful man
ner last Saturday. The score was
80, and if the offensive had been
as strong as the defensive there Is
no telling what it might have been.
State outweighed their opponents, and
compelled them to play an open game
all the time. State played lots or
short safetys and the wind helped
keep the ball out of Trinity's hands.
State was never threatened at any
time and perhaps that is the reason
that they did not play as hard as one
would think they might have.
Walseth at full back was a source
OF great strength, and the running OF
Kennard and Metzger was all good
work. Kennard showing that as a high
school star he is going to develope
into a college star. For a freshie he
has the older ones beaten, his playing
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
FIELD ARTILLERY MOVE

A letter from a civilian in Charlotte,
N. c., to a civilian in Bookings states
that the 147th Field Artillery has been
moved to Long Island. N. Y, as there
were not means to train them at the
southern camp. This takes in all
members Of old Company &C." We do
not know name Of camp as yet, and
cannot advise where letters should BE-
addressed. Relatives Of our boys may
soon. hear from them there as they
went north Monday morning.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
STATE OF A

The state of trade all we the coun
try reported by Bradstreets this week
shows more irregularity. Wholesale
trade good, but caution rules distant
buying. Best reports from northwest,
slower. Liberty loan, unsettled wealth
err, army enlistments and high prices
affecting buying. Industry active, ex'
cept in Pacific northwest, where
strikes retard s%hipbuilding and lum'
bering. Stock market steadier after
prolonged fall. Coal scarce, likewise
labor. Immense winter wheat area
has a good start. Food prices turn
downward.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
CAMP GREENE BOYS BUY

South Dakota boys at Camp Greene
are showing that they are made Of the
right stuff, by the way they went af-
ter the bonds. Battery I'D" to which
forty-three Brookings boys were trans
ferred in the breakup of Company
&C." is the banner battery of the reg
iment. Chaplain Guy p. Squires. who
is the Liberty loan officer of the reg
iment has wired the following to the
Aberdeen News:
South Dakota soldiers, members Of
the former Fourth infantry at Camp
Greene. have subscribed s171, 900 to
the liberty loan. The subscriptions
were made as follows: 147th Field
Artillery. Colonel Wales, $88.650; sup
ply train, Major Shade, 8 5000; 14Sth
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25

Here is part of an interesting let
ter written by a friend of the publish
er of the Register and who is a cap
tain and supply officer at Camp Nc
Arthur, Waco, Texas:
Every week on Wednesday at four
o'clock, there is a meeting of the more
than 500 officers in this camp, called
by General Ham, the commander in
chief here. This is the Officers meet
ing" At these meetings matters of
the greatest importance are discussed.
Every effort has been made to i'm
press the officers and through the Of
fcers, the enlisted men, with the fact
that the greatest Importance is at
tached to measures that will enable
men to do their duty with the smallest
loss Of life. The experience of the
English and the French proves that
the division unit. such as that now or
gained for the 32nd division. is the
most effective, not only for offensive
and defensive work. but also for pre-
serving the lives of the soldiers them
selves. Under this division unit Onlv
is it possible to prepare to do IN
large number of different things tAat
must be done in battle. and "battln
is the big word in the soldiers die
tionary. These men are being pre-
pared to take their places on the bat
tie front. 1t is to be hoped, of course,
that they may not be called upon to
make the great final sacrifice, but
they are volunteers and they are here
to prepare to fight as their forefath-
ers did for the defense of their u
try. If called upon to face the bull
lets they will do it without finching.
The new organization will be a fight
ing unit that the country will be
proud of if it is ever sent into the
fight.
1t must not be lost sight of that by
getting into this war at this time the
a ptdtCo q h'Pt Nv ~
lines in Europe, rather than in New
York, Pennsylvania. or possibly Wis
consin. Had the German military pow
er carried out the deliberate purpose
that i: has developed for years the
United States itself would have been
drenched in blood of these same men
that are now getting ready to go
abroad if necessary. Their wives,
their children, their s~weethearts, will
be safe at home. due to their efforts
at this time, instead of being in the
horrible condition of the women and
children of Poland. Russia, Belgium
and bleeding France. Therefore, they
should cheer the boys up, they should
regard them as men who have gone
to the front to do a mans duty in up
holding the honor Of the flag"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25

Brother c. ]. Webb, once editor of
the washington Springs Republican,
anw now a rookie at Camp Funston,
writes home and here are a few ex-
tracts:
A drafted mans experience in the
U. S. army is varied and full Of new
things and I presume that for weeks
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25

Mrs. May Standcliff, of Viola. ILL.,,
left for her home Tuesday morning,
after spending a very pleasant time
in Brookings visiting her sister, Mrs.
Ray Pinkerton.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25

Brookings 49,. o IL 12-31
Watertown 0 o 0 O. 0
Omcials-Rev. Paul Roberts referee,
Max Fisher umpire.
Brookings won the toss up and
started the game by kicking off to 90
yard line. Watertown fumbled the
first two plays and then punted out of
danger. Brookings failed to make
their downs. Forward pass, Hawley
to Melham, complete netting Is yards.
Ilawley carries ball around left end
placing it on Brookings 4 yard line.
Forward pass by Hawley intercepted
by BrOokings. In the next five plays
Brookings nets 40 yards, gains made
by Ryger and Haroldson. HarOldson
/ yard through the line. Pass incom
makes 4 yards but B~roOkings fails to
make their downs. Watertown's ball
on 40 yard line. Giere makes ! yard
punt by WATERFOWL blocked and re-
covered by B%roOkings. Next two plays
BroOkings fails to gain. C0rbin makes
5 yards through line. Punt by Brook
ings blocked by Watertown but re-
covered by Brookings. Swift makes 3
yards and Corbin goes over for downs.
Haroldson 5 yards through line, Cor
bin 3 yards around left end and Ryger
over for downs. on the next play
Swift makes 20 yards around right
end. Score, 90.
Second Quarter
Corbin makes 4 yards through line
with goal to go. Haroldson goes over