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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
impression Of Newly Found Patriotic
Towel Of Probable Great Age.

designed to be sold to the patriotic
settlers OF the American wi1ds, pos
sibly by rowing peddlers. 1t is her
opinion that this particular towel may
have formed q part of set, possibly
consisting of tablecloth, napkins, and
other towels, and that 1t alone, by
strange chance, has survived the gem
erations. 1t came to her through an
elderly woman of German extraction,
who received it from her parents. 1t
had been in her family as long as she
can remember, and no particular value
was attached to it, for it was in con-
stant daily use.
The designing Of the towel is most
elaborate, and despite it's great age,
the various elements of the scheme
stand out plainly and distinctly. The
lettering alone is somewhat faint IN
some lights, but with care in handling
can be clearly deciphered as the light
falls at the proper angles. The ele-
ments in the design are American
eagles. shields of the nation and other
devices of patriotic nature cunningly
woven together The length Of the
towel is SO inches, and its breadth 19
inches.
The inscription follows:
'.The independence of the United
States of America Declared July 4,
1876 --Washington Elected President
Of the Federal Union March, 1889
2 Pluribus Unum."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
Memorable Scene When Patriots
Signed the Declaration
of independence.
BY GEORGE LEWIS BAILEY.

BY GEORGE LEWIS BAILEY.
~ NE hundred and forty years
ago occurred the memorable
event we celebrate at this
season. There were gathered
in the old statehouse in Philadelphia
half hundred men, determined upon
a course that was destined to affect
the history of the world. The Decla-
ration had been written. A committee
had been out all night in it's prepara-
ton. Finally the door of the commit
tee room swung open. Three men ap-
peared. Thomas Jefferson held the
parchment in an unsteady hand. He
advanced and spread it upon the table.
There was one question-the one ques-
tion in the minds and upon the lips
of those who waited: "Shall it be
signed or not?" Jefferson spoke few
bold words and sat down. Adams was
on his feet in an instant. Ablaze with
the inspiration of the hour, he poured
out his whole SOUL Somebody whis-
pered something about "gibbets." A
ripple Of uneasiness moved through
the, crowd. The, speaker sensed It,
and instinctively knew. that the psy-
Geological moment was upon them.
Towering to his tiptoe height. he LIT,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
POTTER CO., so DAKOTA, JUNE 30. 1917
II o W s TINS?

We offer One Hurdred dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by HALLS Catarrh
medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been
taken by catarrh sufferers for the
past thirtytive years and has be-
come known as the most reliable
remedy for catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Medicine acts thru the. blood on
mucous surfaces expeling the poi
son from the blood and healing the
diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Ca
tarrh Medicine for a short time
you will see Il great Improvement
in your general health. Start talk !
ing Halls Catarrh Cure at once e
get rid of catarrh. Send for tcsti-
monials, free.
+. j. Chenev and Co., Toledo O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
QUEER OLD RELIC

REAT interest has been awak-
ened among members of pa
Y triotic societies of Pittsburgh
in the unique towel which re-
Gently came into the possession of
Mrs. Cecilia g. Jones Murdoch of the
Hotel Schenley, a pen-and-ink impres.
sion of which is reproduced here. The
age of the towel, which is made OF
finest linen and woven most delicate
ly, is problematical and probably can
never be definitely established. It's
workmanship is wonderful, the elab-
crate design being skillfully and artis-
tically executed.
Mrs. Murdoch believes her historic
towel comes down from a period but
a few years after the War of the Rev
clution, either the last decade of the
eighteenth century or the first of the
nineteenth. From the inscriptions on
the face of the towel, she has formed
the opinion that 1t was one of a num-
ber of similar pieces made abroad in
commemoration of the establishment
of the independence of the United
States and the election of George
Washington to the presidency, and
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29

Old st. Peters Church, Containing
Bell Made by Melting Chimes Given
In Queen Anne's Time.
strange wailings of that British ghost
were said to be audible after dusk.
Walking west from the village
square q short distance one comes to
old st. Peters church, the fourth
house of worship erected on this site.
In it's yard are headstones dating
back as far as 1913 Upon the tomb
stone Of Philip Honeywell, who was
active during the Revolution, this in
scription was placed:
Look on this stone and you will find
My journeys DER, and yours behind;
Think, then, before you turn away,
That yours may end before this day.
This was one of the early churches
upon which Queen Anne bestowed
gifts. In her day it's chime of bellI
was given It, The old bells have since
been melted and made into new
one, which. rings Sabbath-day pilgrims
to service as of old
Across the street stands the parish
house. This building, says Docto,
Clendenin, the rector, was the one
used for two weeks as the colonial
capital of the state Of New York when
an epidemic of fever prompted q sud.
den move.
A few blocks farther west is the
picturesque rectory. standing quite
alone on green knoll. It's surround.
ing land was part of the ancient
glebe" given by the town in 1903.
Records state that it was found nee.
essary to lay out parsonage lands,
and 20 acres was made up by taking
-four acres where Edward Golfers
old lott was" "the eight-acre division
of land in the old lott fronting to the
sheep pasture" and so on.
From 1883 to 1859 Westchester was
the shire town. The village was set.
tied in 1912 by Throckmorton (for
whom Throg's Neck was named), who
arrived from Massachusetts with a
group driven thence along with Roger
Williams. They procured permission
to make their homes at Westchester,
settling S5 families there. The Dutch
had called the spot Vredeland, mean.
ing Land Of Peace, and perhaps the
name had something to do with at.
tracing these weary wDrshipers.
Today the spot is one to which the
hearts Of all true Americans turn IN
Esverent love. :,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
81 SO PER ANNUM

After July LIST it will he unlaw-
ful to nail letters, postal cards or
publications containing any liquor
advertisements within the state of
South Dakota. This law also eff
fects about twenty five other states.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29

For insurance, land or other
General Business, call, phone or
write William School, Gettysburg,
S. ID.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
Better Farming in the South
Pushing Crops Up To Maximum Yields
Ice Bureau, Atlanta, Georgia.
Best Way to Increase Food Crops Of the South Now Is to Cultivate tho
oushy and Make Side Applications Of Fertilizers.

-Hw A.
able crop mat q DC crown unucr IA
present Iood ana ised :
great part OF q lhcreaseu acfess. J
poo upiana Wnlcn VIII MaAe p,U ~
ltable yleid PM Dy me use y. aa;r
mercial ferlilizer. ~ mas aiwayS ~
ne I Q apply 1oO or sUV Roun snoerd ~
tlizer around my corn me secOno "
third blowing, or Wheh inc c9rn ~"s
between n and thiee 1eet 1lsa; ~.
ny corn crop Is me DfG ~ ,n "
Soutn, n Us yiel1 snouiu oo ~ rsxt
ed 10 me nmit. LIS .aal .hn',,A st
wlnter tne soutnsrn peJp'e r1hestt
more corn preau anu 1888 '
Dread .u - r,o
Our 1armers mus nSt lan y r;II
u an tne nay poss.nic' Sn aor.h'm
pay 10 lerliiize y pa.In - ov.
ana peas WIN y $3.50 an;S
from ~ 70 u per cea. puospno. "s'0
ana ~ 10 2 per cen. sa...,..a
cotton Is mol geheraily locosal."u
as a food crop, Y tne countrs nu %
not overlook tne FAC INA az acre iii; ~
cotton ina VIII produce = Daa S ,oad
yleld a!most as saea. ~ some land
value IN the seed rs asr NE an IN.
planted 70 coIn. ne,o,oi r..ens IN.
creased yleid ~ .has S.uf GO"
creased 1000 ana leeu prouuI1 ....
F'ertillzers are used ior Inv vAa !.
food they, contain. and u WI pS ia
possible to produce prontapie ylT.us
without ample plant 1000. sust wha.
fertilizer to apply ny nov mlcn
use as a side application VIII epena
on the soil type. a croP ptan.er' usa ad
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
Prices Peculiarly TRADED.

Prices Peculiarly Traded.
A Boston man found ut Z coal IN
porium in that city q chap who man
aged 70 infuse a degree Of facetioue
ness into the transaction. How much
is chestnut coal?" timidly inquired the
prospective customer. THAT depends"
said the salesman. "A 10 carte, ~
eight dollars; culhe-saa. It will soss
you so cents extra"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

There are a number Of people in
Greenwood and vicinity who no doubt
will sooner or later contract for some
monumental work.
We want to get in communication
with you and cite you to the fact that
we re the pest equipped dealers in
this section to serve you, there is not
a dealer in one hundred miles of us
that is equipped to give you the SER
vice and satisfaction that we have to
offer.
No matter how modest or how elab-
crate you may want the memorial we
can furnish the most distinctive, in
dividual designs which will in every
detail crafty the slightest wish.
GREENWOOD MARBLE WORKS,
1854 Carrollton Ave. F. D. Niven, Mgr.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
Fortune IN keip.

Tho kelp beds Of British Columbia
are said to be capable Of furnishing
Snnually 235,000 tons Of potash,
which, figured at $50 q ton, Would
amount to $11, $50, 900. The iodine OBJ
tanned, at the rate Of $3,S75 q ton,
would amount to $3,sso,ooo. The total
calculated value of these two by.prod'
ucts of kelp lat pre-war prices) would
.hus amount to SIS. 100000 per annu1A
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07

late 10 increase
the acreage devoted to food crops. as
practically all of the land has been
planted, but large yields can be OBJ
tanned just the same, provided good
cultivation is given and fertilizers are
literally applied as side applications.
Potatoes have advanced $50 per
cent, corn 100 per cent, hay 80 per
cent, beef and pork 100 per cent,
whereas the cost Of fertilizer has ad-
vanced only rs per cent.
The wheat crop this year is short,
and it has been estimated that $780,
has been bought by European our
tries for future delivery. Unless the
corn crop of the South Is a bumper"
bread will be a luxury instead Of the
staff Of life.
The farmer is being advised on ev-
cry hand to increase production, but
he is limited in his credit and he finds
it hard to obtain sufficient labor. The
best way to increase the production
of corn and other food crops, as well
as cotton, Is to cultivate thoroughly
and often and make side applications
of fertilizers. II the farmer hasn't the
money to hire labor, under present con-
ditions, it will pay him to borrow
money or his crop to pay sufficient
labor to cultivate and fertilize his
crops adequately. After each rain a
dust mulch should be made with the
c%ultivator. We need not expect a
bountiful harvest unless the soil mois.
tue is conserved. As a general rule,
the amount Of corn produced is in d.
rect proportion to the amount OF wa
ter conserved in the soil by thorough
cultivation. !.
Hon. J. A. Wade, Commissioner Of
Agriculture Of Alabama. in q circular
letter issued to the farmers makes
this statement,--'.It is evident that the
acreage planted to corn in the State
of Alabama has been increased 40 to SO
per cent and the farmers are to be
congratulated for taking such a wise
step. A large yield Of corn is greatly
needed and is probably the most profit
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
Of Peace.


Give me the money that has neen
spent in war, and i will clothe every
man, woman and child in an attire OF
which kings and queens would be
prouc will build a schoolhouse ID
every alley over the whole earth. J
will cyoHn every hillside with a place
Of worship consecrated to the gospes
af peace.--Charles Sumner.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07

es that the farmer
is not reminded of
the vital necessi-
ty Of producing
o food crops,
and he is urged to
put forth his best
effort in doing his
bit" but b e
q uestio Ii -
"How?"
1t is now too
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
Not for Her.

do you consider thirteen an UNI
lhcky number" queried the spinster.
mot for me-" answered the pretty
grass widow. "Why it was on the
thirteenth Of the month that I got my
DIVORCE"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
decd Health Recipe.

Asked once to what he attributed
biz remarkable health and youthful
appearance, the late Lord A~lverstona,
British ex.lord chief Justice. who died
It the eye Of seventy-three. replied,
-Dasty to bed. early to ylse, and prou6o
.AyJiaal exercise" \
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07

Not . day pass
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
lust 30.

"Some marry for love and some for
money" remarked the moralizer.
"Yes," said the demoralizer. Love
is an excuse and money is q ~justi1ca'
ion"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
Society QHmh1N

"The Notmuch family are Just wild
about society, aren't they"
"Why, my dear, they are such climb
ers that they have even named their
youngest daughter Ivy"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-07
No Fake Resistance.

wouldn't let you kiss herr"
"NO."
ibid you try"
"She had TO retire to her dressing
room and do up her hair"
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
ADVERTISING.

A newspaper has two things 10 sell- subscriptions and advertising. From these two sources the total support of the business is derived, the same as grocery business gets it's support from the sale of the goods on its shelves.
 Firms without number ill all sorts of lines are selling supplies to the government at good profits, yet the newspapers of the country are giving much space free in boosting the efforts of Uncle Sam to boom the government plan for preparedness, especially the move in bigger crops, the advertising of registrations, and everything in which publicity helps the cause, all of which is necessitated by wars demand.
 Tine Lapers have done everything the government has asked and are giving away space like a drunken sailor spends money while on shore leave.
 By giving free space to the govern ment the newspapers perform a more patriotic act by giving more in propor- tion than any other business or con- mercial concerns in the country would t ink of doing.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
THURSDAY, MAY 31. 1917,
EDIroR,SEIPLE RESIGNS

The last issue of The New Milford Times contains letter from Chas. l.. Sedple, the founder and for three years editor and manager of that paper, in ,wASch he states that because of "Ill Eea{th and the probability that months mast eiapse before can safely under take any work that entails being much indoors have caused me to dispose of my interest in this newspaper to MT. E. A. Henderson of New Milford, and to nesign as editor and manager.
 During the past three years The Times has been very close to my heart, aFad it is with deep regret that l give ID my work with the people of New Milford and vicinity, and the pleasant associations with the many, many '4sreal folks'' that hope always will continue to call themselves my friends'.
 The Times has been a welcome visi- snr each week at The News desk. and we sincerely regret that Editor Seiple finds it necessary to relinquish the paper which he has so able conducted Eor the people of New Milford and vicinity.
 We trust that the recuperative and restorative powers of the great out of doors, will bring to him the health needed, so that he may be able to take stae task he is now obliged to relinquish.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
A PRAYER.

A negro clergyman in Mississippi was "taken,' by srenographer as he poured forth the following supplication ::
 70 Lord God of dis glorious uni. verse, wilt dou look down in de omni- presence of dy eye upon desc dy collard chillun bowed upon de Knuckle. bone dis night. Take solemn peep upon us and let 8 heap O light in. Dou knowest what desc dy poor darkies need. On every side dou knowst. O Lord is de evidence of de dislocation and destruction of de human family. Dere be fightin' among one anodder and natural disease. But we die to live again either as saints or evil spirits. Dere be discussions on doctrines, cleo. tions, before ordination, perfection and sich like, dat confuses de intellect of both black and white men. But good Lord, dou knowest dat desc are vain allusions, splittin' and dividin' dy creatures into sexes widout mercy. Whoever will, can go to glory. Many dere will be wid slick countenances, white collars and fine clothes, who will find de gates shut against dem, while de blind old woman she go straight in. Amen."
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
SAVE YOUR BOTTLES.

The home canning specialists of the United States Department of Agricul. ture urge every housekeeper to save bottles especially wide. necked ones for putting up fruits, preserves, jellies, jams, and fruit juices. Saving of bottles is highly important, they say. as there threatens to be serious short age of regular jars and preserving cans this season.
 The fruit products named, if sealed with corks and paraffin, can be kept perfectly in these makeshift containers. Jeliles, jams, and preserves can be kept even in ordinary drinking glasses, by the use of paper and psraffin. Fruit juices should be packed in ordinary small.necked bottles.
 Vegetables, soups, and meats, on the other hand. to keep must be sealed by the usual fruit-jar or tin.can packing methods. Reserve regular containers for foods that can not be packed in bottles. ...a#.
 The specialists are also urging all members of canning clubs and others not only to can products, but to dry and eyaporate all such products as apples, pumpkin, and squash. They advise strongly that if containers are scarce locally, those in stock should be used to preserve perishshle products which have the highest nutritive value Nothing should be packed in jars or cans which can be conserved effectively in other ways.
 Candy containers or other glass jars with screw tops or glass stoppers, and in tact any acceptable of glass, crockery, or porcelain, can be sealed with cork or paper and paraffin.
 Large tin canisters or tin cans with removable covers, provided the body of the oontainer is air and water tight, will be found useful in canning certain fruit products. Such containers can be sterilized and their covers dramatically sealed in place with solder or wax.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
ISTHEENDIN SIGHT?

Anything that points towards the end of the war is good news. Now that the German land forces are being conquered, and the statements from various sources indicate that the su b. marines are not accomplishing as much as they did, besides the most important information of all which assures us that several "antidotes'' have been found to rid the seas of tfe sub. pest, all sound good to those who believe in "life. liberty and the pursuit of happi. ness.'' -. ..
 Now that the effectiveness of the Zeppelins and other aircraft, the use of asphyxiating gas and other hellish practices in land warfare, and all the inventions that German ingenuity can conceive of. have proven inadequate to force the rest O. the world to surrender. it is time to wonder what will be the next monster to combat when the sub marine has been driven into innocuous desuetude. According to the Waterbury American, Lloyd George says concern. ing the submarine situation:
 "The reports of their declining
 efficiency and of the part the Ameri.
 can navy is taking in their suppress
 sion are thus given authoritative
 confirmation. The world has known
 for year that the German army is
 not superhuman an4 can be con-
 quered by the superior powers that
 are being slowly organized and
 brought to bear upon it. The un.
 canny skill with which submarines
 managed to shot ships in the back
 and hide themselves behind the wall
 still made the issue doubtful. Now
 it looks as though this elusive and
 unmanly weapon was also to be ren-
 dered impotent. That will be about
 the end."
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
"kNock DER KAISER"

That all Germans do not think alike Hsr are all of them dead in love with She Kaiser, his methods, ideas and government, is shown by the fact that ths Germans in this country have formed an organization called Friends of the German Republic" whose object is the dethronement of Emperor Will helm and the establishment of Ger. man republic.
 The organization, said to be nation wide in scope, has established head quarters and has issued an appeal to Germans to help in it's propaganda.
 The appeal, written in English and German, says in part:
 Events and developments in Ger many are clearly pointing to near upheavai similar to that which was witnessed in Russia some months ago. Travellers recently arrived from Germany report rapid spreading of the republican movement.
 NThings evidently are getting worry uncomfortable for the German autocracy, though to the outside world it attempts to show bold and anconcerned front The Russian Ieaven is working in Germany"
 Let the good work go on! It is daubtful if any one man ever lived who caused so much suffering to humanity 
 as this Hohenzoern boss. Not a person alive today, nor the children or grandchildren, will ever see the end of i1-and matters are getting worse every minute. The quicker the Germans asKnock der Kaiser" the better for all Humanity.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
THE YORK STATE WAY.

The Supervisors of Dutchess County, New York, and the assessors in the various towns in the county are dis cussing with considerable interest the warning given them by Walter Knapp, State Tax Commissioner, who at a conference with them warned them that unless they changed their system of assessing real estate in the county the State would appeal to the courts to compel change. Commissioner Knapp complains that the assessments on country real estate are copied from year to year and the assessors follow the judgment of their grandfather rather than their own.
 The commissioner complains that most of the assessments on country real estate are too low. The State wants the properties in every county assessed at full value, making it uni form. In Duchess county the assess. ment is supposed to be at eighty per cent of the full value Harlem Valley Times. a#
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31
GERMAN THREATS.

The startling statements of what Germany is "going to do'' are now considered jokes in this country.
 The Germans were going to take Paris in six weeks, but it is now nearly tftree years and Paris hasn't been '<teok''. They were going to destroy Great Britain with zeppelins, but Great Britain is still on the map and doing business at the same old stand. The Suez canal was to be cut by the Mosiems, but was it? Verdun was to fall but if it did we didn't hear it. The submarines were to starve Great Bri. tain in three. to six months, but it dossn't look much like it now.
 Did not the Kaiser say something about Germany's winning the war? No doubt they'll do it-just as they did the other stunts. -