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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
LIBRARY WAR
fund BALL
WAS HUGE SUCCESS IN EVERY
WAY
S345.65 WAS REALIZED
PEOPLE ALL OVER THE COUNTY
WERE GENEROUS GIvERS
TO THIS FUND

The Library Board and the Libra
rian of the Hot Springs Public Lii
brary are very glad to announce the
over-subscription Of the Library War
Fund in this county. Our appor-
tionment according to the latest re-
port is $275.00. We have on hand
at the present time $345.65, making
surplus of $7O.65. The Board and
the Librarian wish to express their
sincere appreciation for the inspir-
ing response Of the people of Fall
River county during this campaign,
A great deal of credit for the sue
cess of the War Library Ball, Octo-
ber 18th. should be given to Mr..
Draney, the new manager of the
Evans Hotel. His splendid hospi-
tality and the cooperation of his
STAFF did much to make the evening
delightful. Mr.. Draney could not
have been excelled as royauy fine
host.
The orchestra gave us it's usual
good music. We appreciate espe-
cially the free service given by Mr..
and Mrs. Hummel.
The newspapers all over the coun-
ty have been extremely generous in
giving us publicity space. The ban
ners for the backs of the cars, do
mated by G. E. Benson were great
help in advertising.
We would like to thank individ-
ually. If 1t were possible. every one
of you who SO heartily gave Of your
money. support and service. This
was a campaign of small contribu-
tions and it required the efforts Of
great number to collect the re-
quired amount. To those who gave
their time. their cars and enthusiasts
tically helped in canvasslng the
county we wish to express our graf
itude. We are equally grateful to
those who canvassed Hot Springs for
tickets and subscriptions, and who
helped in decorating and conducting
the ball.
Below are given the receipts from
the various localities. No account
was kept of the home neighborhoods
OF the few who bought tickets at the
door. The forty-one boxes were
auctioned at the minimum limit of
one dollar each. Twelve dollars was
given by those who were unable to
buy boxes. The figures themselves
speak the highest praise for the gen.
erOSity of Fall River county
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
BOOSTING FOR
LIBERTY LOAN
BIG DRIVE NOW ON IN FALL
RIVER COUNTY
TO RAISE SIO0,000.OO
MAYOR ISSUES PROCLAMATION
FOR BIG MASS MEETING AT
MORRIS GRAND OCT. "a

The campaign for selling the Sec
ond Liberty Loan Bonds in Fall Riv-
er county was launched at a meet
ing Of the business men of the city
in the Evans Hotel on Tuesday even
ing OF this week. Fall River coun-
tvs share of the second issue is
$1OO,OOO.OO and up to that time but
small amount had been subscribed.
Henry Marty. cashier of the Peo-
pies National Bank, who was in
strumental in calling the meeting
acted as chairman and explained the
necessity for immediate action. DR..
c. w. Hargen, the mayor, was among
those present and submitted the
Presidents proclamation and in ac-
cordance with this idea the Mayor
has issued proclamation, to be
found on this page. designating
Wednesday, October oath, as day
for mass meeting at the Morris
Grand and insists that all business
houses be closed on that day from
300 p. m. until 4:3O p. m. for the
purpose of hearing several promin-
ent speakers explain just what I'm
Gle Sam wants you to do to help in
this world war.
Four committees were also an
pointed at this meeting to make q
house to house canvass of the city
to secure subscriptions and the city
is to be canvassed by wards. Henry
Marty is chairman of the committee
in the first ward; G. C. Smith. chair
man In the second ward; e. p. De-
Moulin is chairman of the third
ward; and G. A. Stewart is chair
man of the fourth ward.
1t was also decided to secure as
many cars as possible and to make
a swing around the county on next
Monday and Tuesday and have as
many from the various towns to join
the party as possible.
Fall River county is going to make
a big effort to do her share and it
is certain that the allotted amount
will be secured.
Sale of bonds in the country at
large began Monday. October 1st,
and will lcontinue until Saturday.
October 9th. The issue is $3,O0O,-
100000 this time and the bonds
will bear four per cent interest, pay
able semi-annually on November
18th and May 18TH. They will run
for twenty-five years. but the gov
eminent reserves the right to pay
them after ten years. They will be
issued in convenient amounts of $50,
500. $500 end $1,000 and they can
be exchange at par for other bonds
il tie government should issue any
more at higher rate of interest.
Those who wish to buy on the in
stalment plan can pay down two
per cent of the total at time Of ap-
plying for the bond, eighteen per
cent November 18th. forty per cent
December 18th. and the remaining
forty per cent January 18th, to-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
PROCLAMATION
By the Mayor Of the City Of Hot Springs

President Wilson in behalf the second LIBERTY LOAN has
proclaimed and set aside October 2h 1917 LIBERTY DAY"
and urging the people Of the Nation assemble that their
respective communities and another and the Gov
emen that represents them the fullest financial sup
port and requesting that the afternoon Of that day patriotic
meetings be held in city, town and hamlet throughout the
land.
Now therefore, Mayor of the City Of Hot Springs comp
with such proclamation and acting in conjunction with the
local Liberty Loan committee would and request that all bust
houses within the City be closed between the hours and
430 NJ October a. 1917 the Presidents proclaimed pur
pose demonstrating patriotism by further subscriptions the
Liberty Loan do that which will show to boys the front
that stand ready back them their great sacrifice do
that which will insure the Of this We feel that true
appreciation Of the terrible struggle which boys
take part has been fully brought home hoovs
who unable take active part the firing line
part by hearty encouragement and financial assistance the end
that the objects and purposes this great outlined by the
President may be attained and permanent lasting peace
secured.
The meeting win be held at the Morris Grand 230 NJ
Several speakers will address the meeting The entire public
vited and urged to be present.
c. W. HARGENs Mayor.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
ONE MAN IS KILLED AND FIVE
ARE WOUNDED
few DETAILS ARE CABlED
SIMS SENDS BRIEF REPORT OF
INCIDENT GIVING THE
MANS NAME

Washington, Oct. 19-An Ameri-
can destroyer on patrol duty in the
war zone was torpedoed yesterday
by an enemy submarine and had one
man killed and five wounded She
managed to make port in spite of the
severe damage she sustained.
Vice Admiral Sims cabled a brief
report of the incident to the army
department today. He gave a few
details but it is assumed there was
no fight and that the U-boat made
good her escape launching the tor
pedo without showing herself.
Gunner's mate Osmond Kelly In
gram was killed, when he was blown
overheard by the explosion, and his
er lives at Pratt, Alabama.
In accordance with the policy of
secrecy concerning American naval
operations the department did not
divulge the name of the destroyer
or the exact place of the encounter.
None of the others were seriously
hurt.
This is the first time an American
warship has been hit by the enemy
since the war begun. Destroyers
conveying troops and merchantmen
have engaged submarines and it is
believed have accounted flor some
and ships patrolling European shi:-
ping lanes have undoubtedly had
many an encounter of which nothing
has been learned, but until yester-
day none had been touched by hos
tile shot.
Naval gun crews on board Ameri-
can merchantmen have not been so
fortunate. One officer and 13 men
have lost their lives and four are in
German prison camps. In all the
navy has lost one OFFICER and 16 men
the only men OF Americas fighting
forces actually killed in action.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
Mrs Smith Recommends Chamber
lain's Tablets.

II have had more or less stomach
trouble for eight or ten years."
writse Mrs. G. H. Smith. Brewerton,
N. Y. when suffering from at
tacks of indigestion and heaviness
after eating, one or two of Cham
berlain's Tablets have always re-
lieved me. I have also found them
a pleasant laxative" These tablets
tone up the stomach and enable it
to perform its functions naturally.
If you are troubled with indigestion
give them a trial, get well and stay
WE'LL
The Star prints all the news.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
CHAPTER ORGANIZED
Red Cross Chapter Organized at Oral
Last Saturday

Last Saturday, October 18th was
Red Cross day for the town and vi
cinity of Oral.
In order to bring the people to-
gether for organization and to start
q fund for supplies. the ladies gave
splendid 35c chicken dinner. and
invited everybody. More than one
hundred men, women and children
came not only to have good time
and good dinner but to show their
interest in the Red Cross. On that
day the merchants gave a percent of
their sales to the cause and the Gus
toners did the same.
In the afternoon George Coons,
the principal leader in the plan for
Red Cross organization closed his
store and called meeting in the hall
by invitation a number of the
Red Cross workers of Hot Springs
we're present.
Mrs. G. B. Clark, vice-president of
Fall River county chapter spoke on
the history and work of the Red
Cross and proceeded Immediately to
the organization of an auxiliary So
ciety.
1wenty-six names were handed in
as charter members and the follow
Ing officers were elected:
Chairman, Mrs. Joe Camel.
Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Guy Weldon.
Secretary, Mrs. Hulett.
Treasurer, George Coons.
Mrs. Perry Brannaman secretary,
and Mrs. P. T. Geyerman chairman
of the membership committee of Fall
River chapter were present with
samples of garments sewed and knit
ted, and other supplies. They ans
wered questions and gave instruct
ion concerning the work required by
the management of the Red Cross.
Everybody was interested and anx-
ious to do his or her bit.
Certainly Oral has made good
beginning with over $4,000 in the
treasury for the first days work.
Tho following list of names con-
stitute the charter membership:
Mrs. Henrietta Ash, Mrs. Lorena
We efdon, Mrs. Daisy Canfield, Mr..
aid Mrs. George Tice. Mr.. and Mrs.
Will cice. Mrs. Sickles. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Ray. Mrs. Carl johnson. Mrs.
Gust* Schill. Mrs. Joe Camel. Mr..
and Mrs. George Coons. Mrs. Adele
Null. Mrs. C. A. Shackelford, Mrs.
Della Frager, Mrs. Guy Weldon.
Mis-; Iris knight, Mrs. Louise Mar
tin, Miss Cecil Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. >. Kieffer, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Mo-
sier. A. M. G.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
FAMOUS LUSK OIL FIELDS
Company Will Soon Be Ready for
Drilling Operations

Frank 8. Hitch. Of Baker. Mon
tana. returned to Hot Springs. Tues
day morning, from business trip
in the interests Of the Alum Greek
Petroleum Company. While in Illi-
nois. he was successful in purchasing
a drilling outfit. together with cas-
ing and other necessary appurtenan-
ces and the company officers and d.
rectors are more than pleased with
his trip; also for the further fact,
that arrangements have been already
made SO that the arrival Of this rig
will not be delayed enroute and un-
doubtedly before we go to press next
week. the rig will be on its way to
the Lusk Oil Fields.
Geo. e. Lathom, field manager
for the company, is progressing rap
idly with the camp and will have
everything in readiness for the set
ting up of the drilling outfit.
Mr.. Hitch has decided to bring
his family to this city for the win
ter at least; as his work will be in
this immediate territory in the SELL
ing of stock for this new company.
The business of the company :s
growing and in view Of this fact
they have leased the office rooms
just recently vacated by F. A. Lit
tie, in the Evans Hotel. where all
company business will be transact
ed in the near future. or Just az
siol as same can be fitted up for oc-
curancy.
Some Of the parties interested in
the new company. who reside in
Montana. are expected this coming
week to attend 4 general business
meeting Of the board Of directors
and also for the purpose Of visiting
the field, when the drilling opera
tions are to start.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
WHEAT PRICE EXPLAINED.
Government Price of Wheat j
Thoroughly Explained.

Altho there has been much said
by way of explaining the govern
ment price of wheat many people
are still asking for information on
the subject, and this is not at all
strange for the problem of price
fixing by the government is entirely
new to our country.
The price is now $500 at Chi
cago for No. wheat of the differ
ent varieties. This price was deter
mined by a committee of twelve sell
ected by the president. the member
ship of the committee being COM
posed of two prominent economists.
two representatives of organized
labor. two representatives of big
business. two presidents Of state
agricultural colleges. three repres-
entatives Of organized agriculture
and one individual farmer. There
We're on the committee four men
&C. Nv engaged in farming.
The price of 1920 for No. /
wheat at Chicago is a fixed price
for the 1917 crop and will not be
changed before July 1st, 1918. The
government will buy all wheat
offered at that price. provided there
are no other buyers who will pay
that much. but will not permit any
buyer to pay more. So that altho
the government may not buy all Of
the wheat yet this price is a fixed
price that will be paid by all the
buyers and which will be made
neither more nor less.
In the legislation establishing
food control. congress placed q
minimum guaranteed price on the
1913 wheat crop. This minimum
below which the price cannot go, is
$500, but is based on 1.-The principal
interior markets" and not on Chi
cago alone which means that the
price cannot be below $500 at any
one of those principal primary mar
kets" such as Minneapolis, Omaha,
Kansas City. etc.
The price of $500 is only a mini
mum guarantee. It will become ef-
fective July 1st, 1918, and continue
in effect until May 1st. 1919. It will
not be changed or withdrawn. It is
not rule of the Food Administers
tion, but an act of congress. Nc
matter how large the crop raised
next year may be, If there are not
other buyers for the wheat who will
offer $500 the government must
take it at that price. On the other
land if costs of production increase
cr there is light yield, or If fol
any other reason the costs Of produc-
ticn are unduly high or the demand
is very urgent. the price may be
above $500 as it is now.
The present price of $500 is a
fixed price that will not be changed
in any way until July 1, 1913. The
$500 price for next year is only a
minimum. The actual price for next
year cannot be less than that but IL
may be $500 or more.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Interesting Batch of News From Citv
Schnn1s

Next Friday afternoon the first
section Of the literary societies will
give the first program Of the year.
Miss Southworth and Miss Schair,
the faculty advisors of this section
promise a good program and the
students are looking forward to this
event with a considerable degree of
interest. About thirty students will
have part on the program. Visi-
tors will be welcome and are invi-
ted to be present.
The plan of extending the mem
bership of the athletic association to
the general public is meeting with
great favor. The secretary reports
that the membership will reach more
dication that a greater interest in
all forms Of athletics will contiue to
grow and as result better facilities
will be provided in the future.
Mrs. Roach has in her recitation
room two flower window gardens
that are now in full bloom. The
flowers are of various colors and
give beauty and cheerfulness to the
room.
The seventh and eighth grade
chorus are making wonderful pro-
gress under the direction of Miss
Mills, the music teacher. They will
appear before the high school with q
number of selections next Wednes-
day at general assembly.
The foot ball team goes to Rapid
City this week to meet the high
school team of that city. Coach
Woodward has his men in good
flPhting trim and has developed q
machine that will handle the pig
skin with such dexterity that the
city to the north Of us will be un-
able to Withstand the drive when
Hot SPRING. invincible eleven begin
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Following is a list of the articles
made for the Red Cross Chapter by
the ladies of the State Home and
the ladies of Oelrtc, s: Eighteen
sweaters. thirty-six mufflers. twenty
four sox. four knee caps. five he'll
NETS. sixty-eight wristlets, two nit
tens. two convalescent sox. These
articles have becl shipped to Red
Cross headquarters. II is requested
that all other knitted articles be
brought to the Red Cross rooms by
November 1st. Che rooms will be
closed Tuesdays and Saturdays.
They will be open Wednesday ever
ings to enable all the young ladies
who desire to do so to assist in the
work.
On October 5th the Travellers
Club held its first meeting at the
h'ne of the new president. Mrs.
VIM. H. Stanley, on Sanitarium Hill.
Mrs. Joe Roth, of Omaha. was pee
ent as were also most of the mem
bers. After the close of very pleas
ant afternoon, the hostess, assisted
by Mrs. A. S. Stewart and Mrs. Chas.
Stewart served delicious refresh
ments. The Club held its second
meeting in their room at the library
Friday afternoon, October 18th.
This year the course of study is
mainly Current News and Home
Economics. Mrs. Joe Roth, Of Oma-
ha. and Mrs. w. 8. Bentley. Of Rap
Id City, former members, were pres-
ent.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19
GOVERNMENT SALE
Town Lots Will Be Sold at Newell
On November 3rd.

Announcement is made by Secre-
tary Lane of public sale of approx
imately TOO lots on November 3rd
In the government townsite Of New
ell, South Dakota.
The sale includes business and
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19

Great armies are lined up in bat
tie, the slaughter is sure q surprise.
The next thing to war that makes
one feel sore is trying to read with
bum eyes. The nations that night
will not listen, nor suffer their war
fare to cease. II you have Door sight
you have your own Aght, Sec Vic
christensen and then you1l have
peace.-E. d. Field. adv.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19

gether with the interest which has
accrued on the bond from November
18th.
These bonds can be purchased at
any bank in the county and every
assistance possible will be rendered
the government by the bankers.
They will also be glad to give any
further information desired about
the bonds.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19

Don't forget the Star Printery does
all kinds Of Fine PRINTING.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1917-10-19

The Star prints all the news.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-18
AS TO JAPANESE EMIGRATION,
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Toxic, July 17-Viscount 1chiro
Motono, the Foreign Minister, in a
speech before the Japan Emigration
Association said the government is al
ways paying keen and close attention
to the emigration of Japanese people
to foreign countries.
"Viewed from the progress Of poll
tics, national economy, scientific adj
vancement and in other directions, ia
pan, in her absolute position in the
world, cannot be called a first class
power yet" he added, "but there is not
the least doubt as to the future prog
ress and development of the Japan
csc nation. The character Of the emf
grants has an important bearing upon
the nation and state they belong to,
Hence it is a matter Of great import
ance to promote the education of emf
grants and to take measures to elevate
their character and make them awake
to the conception that they are the
subjects of Japan and in a way rep
resent the Japanese nation.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-18
NATIONAL BABY WEEK.
To Occupy the Attention of Great
Britain for Seven Days.

Britain for Seven Days.
WBy Associated Press
London, July 16-National Baby
Week, which is to occupy the atten-
ton of Great Britain during seven
days of July, will be featured by baby
shows and demonstrations in every
important town and city in the Brit
ish Isles. The prize babies this year
will have to pass a more exacting and
critical examination than ever before.
| Only children between ages of six and
twelve months will be eligible in the
competitions, and children showing
suspicious symptoms of coughs, colds,
sore throat, or contagious ailments
will be vigorously barred.
The perfect baby should have SO
good points, according to the stand
ards agreed upon for the judges.
Mental, weighing, measuring, physical,
dental, eye, ear and throat tests will
be made in succession. As a mental
test, the mother will talk to her baby,
and as she does so the judges will
note it's facial expressions, its actions,
and the quality Of its attempts at
speech.
Weighing and measuring includes
height, the circumference of pelvis,
chest, head and abdomen, and the
ength of arms and legs. Scanty hair
does not count against a child until
it is a year old. Mere prettiness is of
', no account: features are not consid-
cred individually. Beautiful blue eyes
and cherub lips do not gain marks, but
symmetry, proportion Of features, face
contour, and expression have their
values. A child does not lose marks
for birthmarks, moles, abrasions, VI
small scars caused by minor acct
dents.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-18
JOHN DILLON GREATEST
TALKER.
lBy Associated Pressl

London, July 17-According to
"Hansard" the official record of Par
Lament, John Dillon was the greatest
talker during the session from Febru-
airy 7 to May 4, his speeches and re-
marks occupying 1873 columns Of the
record. Laurence Ginnell, another
Irishman, easily holds the record for
wanting to know things, 344 questions
standing to his credit.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-18
THE |. w. W. IN THE WEST

Scarcely had the excitement over the race
trouble in Southern Illinois died down when along
comes intensified disturbance between the authori-
ties and the industrial Workers of the World in
the West.
1t appears that these pseudo-anarchists not
only oppose the war, but believe in acting against
it at every opportunity. Consequently it is little
to be marvelled at that they are obnoxious to the
authorities wherever found.
1t is much easier to shunt them from place To
place than to grapple with them by other means.
The shunting process amounts to little. 1t doesn't
reduce their numbers and merely gives them free
transportation to other localities in which to
spread their pernicious doctrines. Besides. it's
unfair to the places to which they are shunted.
The I. W. w. has been shunted and kicked
about like a Missouri REORGANIZATION quite a
number of years and the process has made no per-
ceptible decrease in it's sum total or activities.
Improved and more efficient methods Of handling
the problem are needed.