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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05
Prices Of Farm Products
Starts County Land Movement

"a quiet, but steady movement in
Hand County land during the past
sixty days" is the statement of real
tors in this city. A feature noted is
the statement from dealers that Hand
county farmers themselves are again
buying that 'joinin' quarter" AS this
agrees with the opinion of the Press
expressed thirty days ago, this nov
ment is no surprise, because IT, is
based upon logical reasoning. The
only question of uncertainty IN the
minds of shrewd observers who study
the trend of such affairs was as to the
sociological moment to buy. Men who
travel and are familiar with condi-
tions and prices in neighboring coIn.
ties and states, report that there is
now a fair supply of land in Hand
county to be had at prices consider
ably below the average selling price.
This fact, added to a growing tenden-
cy to improve farms, and tho very
evident supply of surplus capital seek
ing safe investment, are the Logical
causes for this movement.
OF course this does not include all
the farm land in Hand county, by any
means, because owners of improved
farms who know real values will not
part with their holdings for less than
$50 to 500 per acre. The difference
in price between these improved
farms and some upimproved quarters
coupled with very profitable prices
for all farm products, warrants in
vestors in purchasing and improving
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05
CORRESPONDENCE
And EXCHANGES
Personal and News Notes From Over
The County
VAYLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Miller and Mr..
and Mrs. w. p. Noble autoed to Huron
Wednesday in Mr.. Mobiles car. While
returning home that evening they
were caught in the heavy rain storm
of hat date.
Mrs. A. Sheman and Mrs. Kidson.
who were visiting Chris Anderson's
last week, returned Thursday morning
TO their home at Morris, Iowa.
An unusually large crowd gathered
at the L. H. Simon's home Friday eve
ming. Nearly everyone joined in the
dancing which was enjoyed in the
large barn. The music for the eve
ming was furnished by DeHaven's Or
chestra of Washington. A lunch was
served at midnight which was both
preceded and followd by refresh
ments served at the booth provided
by Grant Byers of vayIand. A very
pleasant evening was reported by all.
The Community Hikers reached
here Thursday a. m. a little behind
the schedule which was in all proba-
hility due to the muddy roads. Also
on account of the heavy rain the eve
ming before, many people were pre-
vented from taking part, but several
cars made the rounds anyway.
The Red Cross meeting at G.. Ander-
sons was well attended. The women
are enthusiastic about this work and
the number of working members has
already reached forty. The next
meeting will be held at Mrs. s. A.
Patterson's on Thursday, July 18th.
Everyone, whether or not a member,
is welcome to attend these meetings.
Master Thomas Miller went west of
the River last Friday with his Uncle
Ben Magness who had a sale date for
Saturday.
The grading on Main Avenue the
last of last week and also on Monday
has greatly improved this street and
SOhoSNuShtiy the 80
Mrs J. G. Mccormick started sun
day on an overland trip with Allen
Harris in their auto to Fairview, Mon
tana, near where her father M. d.
Harris lives.
Miss Rosa Lenz and her brother
John visited between trains in Wolsey
-
Sunday at the home of their sister.
Miss Delphene Baum, of Miller,
spent a few days last week at the Nc
cormick home. Or Sunday her par
ents also drove out for a VISIT.
Mark Clifford and family, of Huron.
visited at his fathers place on Sun
day, June "a.
Carl Schilling now enjoys driving a
new Dodge purchased last week.
Mrs. e. II. Carr and Mrs. L. w.
Shell were Saturday callers at Mrs.
w. p. Mobiles,
A r. Hannum, of Huron, made a
trip to his farm the day before the
Fourth.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05

crease. Everybody looked over the
heads Of the chickens but that made
no difference to the hen. She is not
jealous. She applies herself to the
work in hand. Did anybody v e see
such fidelity? When on her nest the
whole German army cannot make her
blink an eye or move a feather. She
contributes 20 billion eggs and half
a billion chickens to the tables of the
American people every year. She can
build a Panama canal every year and
have money to put in the bank besides.
Don't ,despise the hen. We saw Bel
gian Stations, regular monarchs,
weighing 1000 ID and costing that
many dollars, that had escaped the
German artillery by coming to Ameri-
ca in time. These horses attracted
more attention than the chickens but
all these helpers do their share of the
worlds work.
This hike will prove grand edu-
cation. 1t will be worth thousands of
dollars to Hand County, exciting the
peoples pride and emulation to higher
and better things. Good livestock,
good laws, good roads, chautauquas,
each and all lead upward and onward
toward higher civilization. Everybody
must join us next year.
G. II. CARROLL.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05
EXEMPTION BOARDS
PREPARE FOR DRAFT
Three Local Citizens to Make Prelim.
mary Examinations
COUNTY EXEMPTION BOARD
Harlan J. Bushfield, Chairman. %
j. II. McCuIlen
DIR. L. McWhOrter


Examining boards were appointed
last week by President Wilson for each
county in this state, under recommen-
dations from Governor Norbeck.
Each county board consists of three
local citizens, who will make the pre-
liminary examination of all men re-
gistered in their respective counties.
under the selective draft law. The
three men selected for Hand county
are Harlan j.. Bushfleld, j. T. McCul-
len, and DR.. p. McWhorter.
Newspaper reports indicate that
about 10 per cent will be the total of
the first call. or about one million
men. On this basis the first call
would take about $500 men from
South Dakota, and 81 men from Hand
county, or one in ten of those regis
tered.
These county boards are to begin
their work Immediately and make
their first report by July eth, which
report consists of a card index of all
names registered in the county. From
this total number of INT national
officers will draw by lot the number
due for draft from Hand county,
amounting to about 81 On
receipt of these drawn names the local
board will proceed to examine the
men for physical and mental qualific-
atoms, dependant relatives and causes
for exemptions. Disqualified numbers
will be dropped, and the next numbers
drawn will be substituted. This work
of local officers will be subject to APP
prevail or rejection of national Off
GERS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05
DRY LAW ON
in q STATES JULY |
Thirsty Lay In Supply To Last Over
Summer Heat

Some fifty barrels and numerous
cases of beer, with many packages of
liquors and wine, came into Miller
last week before state and national
laws prohibited its sale and shipment.
Similar reports, in less degree, are
received from all railway stations
touching the county. This is but a
duplicate of the shipments and sales
in all northwestern states. Hand
county was all dry under the option
law.
In South Dakota some 22O saloons
closed their doors Saturday night, and
the business of selling liquor under
license as a beverage ended in this
state for the second time. In the
year of statehood, 1889, a constitu-
tional provision made the state dry,
but in a few years this clause was re-
pealed by popular vote, and was sue
ceeded by a local option law. At that
time, however, there was no national
law prohibiting its shipment into dry
territory, and the Original package"
law supplied the demand. On Sunday
last the Webb-Kenyon federal law
forbidding shipment into dry territory,
became effective simultaneously with
the state dry law, and John Barley
cor may truly say: Birds of the air
have nests, and foxes have holes in
the ground, but 1 have not where to
lay my head"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05
New Community Church
Dedicated in Cedar Twp

The fine new church recently COM
pleted in Cedar twp. was formally
dedicated Sunday, July LIST at special
services held at the church during
the day. The services we're in charge
of the resident pastor for that COM
munity, Rev. r. C.. Salter, who was
assisted by Rev. w. III. Thrall, of HUI
rom. Rev. ID j.. Perrin, of Rapid City,
and Rev. e. p. Swartout of Rec
Heights. a large crowd attended both
morning and afternoon sessions.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05
REGISTRATION LIST
FOR HAND COUNTY
Total Number Registered Uuder Sc.
lectiye Draft $50

Following is the list of Hand Coun
ty men between the ages Of 81 and 8,
registered under the army draft law
The entire list will IT, published, bu
not all in one issue of the Press.
BATES TOWNSHIP
Elliot, owen L.
Fischer, Frank J.
Fischer, Jake
Giles, Les e.
Greschke, William F.
Gruetzmacher, Henry II.
Hins, Edward
Hins, John Jr.
Hins, Nathaniel
Hins, Solomon
Horner, Harsley T.
Hossmann, Frederick r.
Johnson, Harry f.
Johnson, Oscar
Lennon, Fred w.
Lirson, Gustaf
Makane, Homer
Miller, Roy B.
Miller, Sam A.
Miller, Wesley L..
Mortensen, Christian
Olson, Fred G.
Palmer, Fred Nj.
Parks, Adam
Patton, John A.
Petersen, VIM. b.
Pigsley, Glen e.
Shea, Frank W.
Shumm, Geo. Francis
Southerton, Harvey e.
Summon, George w.
Templeton, William ].
Thrane, Geo. w.
Thrane, Harry L..
Todd, William F.
Waters, VIM. b.
Winter, Reinhold
Woodruff, Norman A.
ROSE HILL TOWNSHIP
Billings, Delford Carpenter
Brodie, John William
CommentZ Jr., Christ
Davis, Harley Orval
Dow, John Charles
Engelmann, Robert Omen
Fischer, Charles
Huddleston, Eddie Alva
Hurd, Earl Valentine
Continued to last page)
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05
THREE men GUILTY
DECLARE JURIES
In KRAMER CASE
George Pike, Third Man In Rape Case,
Found Guilty I'm Second De-
gree By Hyde COun-
ty Jury
THREE MEN PAY THE PRICE

THREE MEN FAY The PRIZE
Miller, June FERRY Walton,
guilty of rape In first degree. Jury
out 20 minutes. Legal sentence,
not less than 10 years.
Miller, June 13.-0rin McGiIl,
guilty in second degree. Jury out
5 hours. Legal sentence, not to
exceed 90 years.
HighmOre, June 30.-G
Pike, guilty in second degree. Jury
out 6 hours. Legal sentence, not
to exceed 90 years.
All three trials before Circuit
Judge John +. Hughes.
Attorneys for prosecution, +. X.
Fisher, Harlan j. Bushfield.
Attorney for defense, John Pussy
Sentence set for July 1911.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-05


of rape and departure of the last two
men from the Kramer house.
After dinner Attorney Pussy made a
strong plea for his client, largely
based upon sympathy for the defen-
dant's family. Attorney Harlan Bush
field closed for the prosecution in a
plea that was said by spectators to be
one of the best he has ever delivered
to a jury. The case went to the jury
that evening following the Judges
graphic instructions.
After some six hours of delibera-
ton they returned a verdict of guilty
in the second degree" which may
bring a sentence of any number of
years under 20 in the state penitenti-
airy. Sentence will be delivered at
Highmore, July 18th.
Incidents Of Trial
Large numbers of Hand county
people attended the trial at Highmore
going by train and by auto.
The court house was crowded at all
sessions, among the spectators being
some forty to fifty women, from both
Hyde and Hand counties, whose pres
ence was undoubtedly a great comfort
to the unfortunate little girl who
silently wept and bowed her head in
lonesome misery over the most awful
tragedy that may come in a woman's
life.
The Kramer Family
This unfortunate family is now
broken up, and dependent upon the
county. The father was taken to the
Pierre hospital, the mother is in the
asylum at Yankton, and the children
must be provided for. The chik's
Conservation League of this city has
been asked to solve the problem.
George Pike
What the Press would like to say
for this man if it had a shadow of
chance! For twenty-five years the
writer has known him as boy and man
ever realizing a keen regret in watch
ing the bent of his mind and the drift
of his habits and i~nclinations. Start
ing as am unusually bright boy, gen.
erous to a fault and accomplished in
music and athletics, with a smile and
a joke for everybody, he mixed with
all classes, and was popular. The oc-
cassional glass with convivial asso-
| ciates was not sufficient after a time
and he became a confirmed "booze
! fighter" his charm and promise in
youth was lost, and he acquired a very
unenviable reputation. With the Press
those who know will entertain 9
thought Of sincere sympathy for his
highly respected family. Let us draw
the veil over this m~is-spent life.-du,
to the consumption of bad whisky
which, by a strange alchemy Of fate
closes its legal life in South Dakots
on the very day George Pike is found
guilty by twelve of his fellow mel
sitting as a jury Of his peers In a cour
vi justice.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29
PITCHER |S NEEDED LIN ALI
 BALL CLUBS
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, June % -- X baseball club without at least one star pitcher
 would be an absolute joke as cham. pion of one of the two major leagues. Ranging back over history discloses the fact Every one of the many clubs which have risen to heights and retro graded is featured by at least one hurler of star proportions. Since the American league came into being this fact has been more pronounced.
 Inspect the record of the Chicago White Sox of 1906, one of the most remarkable worlds championship feats in the games annals. Ed Walsh was just about the entire exhibition in those days, with the able assistance of Dr. White.
 The obstreperous Braves present an identical case, with forgotten Bill James the mainstay of their endeav. CTS. Connie Mack had his Jack Coombs, his Eddie Plank and his Chief Bender. Christy Matthewson added grace and impetus to the Giants pay roll. Joe Wood drew much money, both in the payroll and at the gate, while he was doing championship duty for the Red Sox. Wild Bill Donovan, Ed Reulbach, MOrdecai Brown, Phil iippe, Babe Adams, Grover Alexander, Jeff Pfeffer, all have had their fling at fame as stars who have boosted clubs almost individually into a world series cut
 The one man feature rests with nearly every club. They all have some man around who defense or offense is centered.
 The Chicago White Sox would be
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29
THE KID HAS GONE
 TO THE coLoRs

The patriotism and pathos of this poem will find response in many an Eagle home, where the boy has an- swered the call and is changed by the flag to a man." The essential whole someness and truth of the verses give them a deep and lasting significance The Kid has gone to the colors,
 And we don't know what to say: The Kid we have loved and cuddled
 Stepped out for the Flag today. We thought him a child, a baby,
 With never a care at all; But his country called him man-sie- And the Kid has heard the call. He paused to watch the recruiting,
 Where, fired by the fife and drum, He bowed his head to Old Glory
 And thought that it whispered,
 "COme!"
 The Kid, not being a stacker,
 Stood forth with patriot joy To add his name to the roster
 And God! we're proud of the boy! The Kid has gone to the Colors;
 It seems but a little while Since he drilled a schoolboy army
 In a truly martial style. But now he's a man. soldier,
 And we lend him listening ear; For his heart is a heart all loyal,
 Unscourged by the curse of fear. His dad, when he told him, shuddered,
 His mother-God bless her!-cried; i; Yet blest with mother nature,
 She wept with a mother pride. But he whose old shoulders straight
 Was grandad - for memory ran To years when he, too, a youngster, Was changed by the Flag to a man! W. M. Herschell.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29
DEATH REMOVES AN OLD TIME
 RACE MAN
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, June 2S. - When Phi Dwyer died in this city two weeks ago one of the best known men in the rae ing game was gone. Known mainly as president of the Brooklyn Jockey Cluf and the Queens Country Club, he was known to racing men the world over as subtle power in the race game years before racing became tainted with bad betting and crooked races
 With Machael F. Dwyer, a brother Phillip Dwyer organized the Brooklyn Jockey Club and built the old Grave. send track, where the Brooklyn handi cap and many other noted eastern classics were run. When it finally went out of existence Phil Dwyer took over the Acqueduct track, then a mile circuit, transformed it into a mile and a quarter course. and transferred the Brooklyn handicap and other classics which had made the Gravesend track famous.
 In the Washington market for years the two Dwyers conducted a butche, business, relinquishing it finally to be come the owners of Radamanthus, Q horse of more than usual ability. The butcher business soon was showed completely into the background and there was laid a foundation of shrewd horse judgment, business judgment and honest dealing that has made thei name a synonym for racing in the east.
 When the Grayesend track was es tablished the brotherly partnership that had existed from the time the Washington market stall was aban- doned Michael made a disastrous trip to England after this, and late became connected with a stable which sent Ben Brush to victory in the La tonia and Kentucky derbies in 1896 and in the suburban handicap the fol lowing year.
 Handspring was the last horse oi any repute under the ownership of Phi Dwyer. This horse won the Withers stakes at the Belmont track and late. captured the Brooklyn handicap.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29

sorry outfit without Eddie Collins. Charley Herzog adds fire to the Giant attack and defense. Ty Cobb is the main part of the Detroit mechanism. George draws pay for being about two-thirds of the Browns. Rogers Hornsby Is about the speediest thing the Cardinals know of. Larry Doyle has made the Cubs almost entirely over. The loss of John Evers as a re- gular has had a bad effect this year on the Braves. Jake Daubert mainly controls the destinies of the Dodgers. Walter Johnson is a team and then some in Washington. Grover Alexan- der performs the same feat in Phila- delphia. Heinie Groh and Hal Chase are splitting the difference in Cincin- natl. Jack Barry is indispensable to Boston, and Iris Speaker Is a bit more than a circus attraction for the In- dlans.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29
OLD AGE |S NO BARRIER I ]
 HARD WORK
tBy Associated Press)

ROME, June 26. Premier Paolo BOsselli is regarded as a good exam pie of the way the war has speeded up the working powers of men even in Italys subtrOpical climate. Senor Bo selli despite his nearly four score years, begins work at o'clock in the morning. three hours before the arri- val of the regular clerks, and he quits work when he is done, usually between and ' o'clock in the evening If par liament Is sitting he generally is found there until the close of the session about o'clock, his ready wit and un- failing good humor making his pres ence necessary to prevent too violent attacks on the government.
 His early morning hours frequently are occupied by conferences with For eign Minister Sonnina, who, only sixty eight years old. also is a very early riser and hard worker. During any temporary absence of Secretary of the Treasury Carcano, Premier Boselli at tends to that department. Senor Bo- selli Is very short and thin, bald, wears white whiskers and spectacles.
 When asked how he managed to do so much work, he said: 'I figure if I get started early I'll just have to keep going"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29
FOR SALE.

1 complete sawmill outfit with plan. CTS Russell & Co) 11-1s. Nominal h. D. 35. Indicated h. D. 7I. Circular saws and other materials. 1 new Willamette donkey engine, 8 1-2 by 10.
 1 slightly used Willamette donkey engine, IA by 10. 2 slightly used Florry donkey en- zines, 7-10.
 For further information write or wire
 ALASKA ANTHRACITE RY. co.
 Per Geo. Nelson.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29
EXPERT PIANO TUNER

George Anderson, piano expert and factory representative, will be in Cor dova this coming summer. Expert work in piano and organ tuning and repairing guaranteed. For prices on new and second hand pianos and or gans, also pianos for rental, address, p. o. BOX s9t, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29

An Iowa inventor has obtained pat ent upon unicycle that is driven by an electric motor, and prevented from falling by gyroscopic fly wheels.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-29

Experimenters in Germany have found that ramie fibre and silk make better incandescent gas light mantles than cotton, which generally is sued.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-31

their younger professors are fighting
and dying In the trenches. or are az
ready dead as are many OF their older
scientific aud literary men. ariists,
and others whose work Is necessary Tor
the enlargement of the cultural and
spiritual life and for al that makes
for higher civilization. For many years
after the war Is over some OF these
countries will be unable 10 support
their colleges and universities - they
have supported them in the past.
America must come to the rescue. We
mus he ready To al the re-
sponsibiiities and perform Thoroughly
and wei an the duties that will CONS
Ia Us In the new and more closely re-
lated world which viii rise out OF the
ruins or the old world which II now
passing away in the destruction Of the
war. To what extent and how well We
may be able TO do this viii depend up
on you young men aud who
are this year graduating from our high
schools and upon those who viii fol-
low In the next few years to a larger
degree than upon any other like num-
Der 81 people"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-31
LIBERTY n UNION,
NOW AND FOREVER,
one AND INsEPARABLE |


up it, hands in horror 80 often In the
pas, when German plots were I'M
masked that IL has become hardened
Iand refuses to have It's equilibrium
disturbed n more when evidence Of
the War Lords intrigues h unoarthcd.
The spy system Is a part % the
German government. as much - as
the state department ~ In the Unite !
States. We IN America can scarcely
realize the perfect organization which
the kaiser maintained for the purpose
of gathering information Not looking
forward to territorial aggrandizemeut
we have been content Co mind our W
business and permit o'her nations o.
de- the same. But u was different
with The kaiser. He wanted to extend
the area Of his domain. He thirstci
FOR war. His gents pried into state
secrets. They lied and practiced the
.rankcsi kind Of deception. Before the
war we were not suspicious but enough
Nus httu tthlh'A hhillA Auf ia~i iUlff
or four months "a show conciuslvcly
that the kaiser Is deserving Of al tho
wrath that has been poured out upon
his head.
II Won dc not realize 10y this time
that the United states is at war with
a powerful. cunning. deceitfuI. unprin-
.cipled Zoe rs time % looked at he
matter IN the proper light We would
suffer the fate OF Belgium " the kaiser
could reach us as easih as he dld that
little, inoffcnsive nation tie il wat
mad. thirsts FOR blood. derives his
greatest enjoyment from the misery no
brings 70 others. and the world will
not DE a safe place to live IN until
Prussianism Is annihilated.
A. has ben APPLY stated what We
viii have to suffer IN ,his war to
beat the Germans. wouldn't be &
patchin' to what viii happen to as Z.
the Germans should lick ~.