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The Dickinson press., 1917-03-24

lions and fees paid therefor; powers,
duties and obligations thereof.
H. B. No. 14O.-Stinger.-To provide
reliable information to prospective set
tiers, and to protect both seller and
buyer from Unfair and unscrupulou'
H. B. No. observation-disclosures
a commission to study health condi-
lions in the state and making an ap-
preparation therefor.
II, B. No. 126.-Tenneson.-DefininH
punishment therefor; providing the
method of making arrest, and for the
election Of swlndlers from public places
and conveyances.
II. B.. NO. MISUNDERSTANDING
Sec, 5198, compiled laws Of 1913, au-
thorizipg and restricting the invest
ment Of capital, deposits an surplus
Of savings banks.
H. B. No. 165.-Lathrop.-A concur
rent resolution amending the consti-
tuition of the state so that Sec. 1852
reads as follows: 1.-THE moneys of the
permanent school fund and other edu-
cational funds shall be invested only
in bonds of school corporations or Of
counties. or Of townships, or Of munic-
United States, bonds of the state Of
North Dakota, or on first mortgages on
farm lands in this state, not exceed
ing in amount, sixty per cent of the
actual value or any subdivision exclu-
sive Of improvements thereon, such
law"
H. B. No. 317.-Peterson of Towner.-
Amending Sec. 9691, laws of 1913, relat-
ing to gambling houses declared to be
public nuisances and providing penalty
for maintaining same.
The Dickinson press., 1917-03-24

the execution n Acknowledgements Of
certain deeds. mortgages and other in
struments in writing and the ecora
thereof.
H. B. No. neutrality-suspicious.
certain general and special elections
in villages, and bonds and warrants
issued by the corporate authorities
II. B.. No. MISUNDERSTANDING to
the issuance Of permits for breeding
or domestication of certain fur bear
ing animals.
ing that riparian owners of land ada
cent to non-navigable streams and
rivers shall prevent the falling Of trees,
logs and brush into such streams and
rivers. n prescribing the duties Of
thereto.
H. B. No. Observation-Disclosures
for writs Of error and granting to the
supreme court power to prescribe rules
H. +. No. Notwithstanding Sec.
5799, laws Of 1918, relating to ordt-
nances under the commission system
Of government. and broadening the
II. B. No. MISUNDERSTANDING
Sec. 7615, laws of 1919, relating to
c Oh dm gaG Of j bmG nu IN e1via ,i aSs,Sns' by
H. B. No. 315.-Larson.-Providing
for private game preserves and defln-
ing purposes n conditions accom-
H: B. No. s4o,-Lang.-Defning the
crime Of using, with intent to defraud.
proceeds of payment made to a con-
tractor or sub-contractor on n i'm
provement to real estate for any other
materials, machinery or fixtures, per-
formed or furnished for such improve
ment, and defining the penalty therefor.
H. B. No. 345.-Fraser:-Relating to
garnishment proceedings in the district
and county courts, ana prescribing the
manner of making defense and claim
H. B. No. 372.-Hendrickson.-Relat-
ing to the valuation of certain defect
i've proceedings in the incorporation OF
II. B. No. 396.-Joint Committee on
State Notwithstanding for the dis
position of moneys earned by prisoners
left by such prisoners and uncalied
H. B.. No. 397.-Joint Committee on
State Notwithstanding. Sec. 1890,
laws of 1913, as amended, relating to
the paroleof persons confined in the
H. B. NO. 444.-Moen.-Permitting
cites of another state to purchase. lease,
own, hold or convey real estate in this
state for certain municipal purposes:
construction and repair Of curbing in
cities. and for the letting of contracts
and the manner of enforcing payment
for curbing built.
ing Sec. 4S44, laws of 1913. relating to
the payment of dividends by domestic
insurance companies.
H. B. No. Observation-Disclosures to
the compensation Of inmates Of the
by them and providing for the dis
position of moneys earned.
H. B. No. Observation-Disclosures to
The Dickinson press., 1917-03-24
Knew Her.

Knew Her.
Miss ~Flyrte-Jack told me last night
that I was his very life. Her Brother
Jack will soon find out how uncertain
life is.-Boston Transcript.
The Dickinson press., 1917-03-24
Cruel.

Cruel.
First Girl-Mr. Dauber said my face
was classic. What is classic? Second
Girl-Oh, most anything old.-Boston
Transcript.
The Dickinson press., 1917-03-24
The Reason.

Patience-There was a time in her
life she could have married nearly any,
body she pleased.
Patrice-And yet she has never mar
ried?
"Never. You see, she couldn't please
anybody."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Dickinson press., 1917-03-24
Preparedness.

my daughter has obtained a posi-
ton in a lawyers Office. She starts on
the first"
"And in the meantime is she doing
anything to fit herself for the work?"
Eyes; she is reading Bertha, the Beau
tiful Blond Stenographer.' "-Pittsburg
Post,
The Dickinson press., 1917-03-24
A Matter of Color.

He (of Yale team)-Yes, our family
dates back to the Normans. Blue blood
counts for something. Shelf won't
count much with pa. He's a Harvard
man.-Boston Transcript.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
ANNUAL EVENT OF
COMMERCIAL CLUB


| receive about as much attention as
the advice our national food COM
missioner did on Thanksgiving Day.
The workers do their best and give
freely of time and notwithstanding
those painstaking workers behind the
curtain. beyond the footlights' halo.
and the public's applause-those
people who do this. that, and a hun
dred things for every public enter
prise or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
indeed, in every way. If we can not
or will not take our turn, should we
not appreciate what they do and
promptly, smilingly, support and help
the committees, instantly upon cour-
teous request, without bubble. eva
sion or delay? Think 1t over from
this angle: They. the committee,
gain nothing. Both the benefits and
obligation are ours, why do we neg
lect our plain obligation, or put then
put by delay or evasion?
This annual banquet and reception
of the Miller Club is for its members
and their families. 1t is a homogen-
u mixture of all classes of citizens,
without. distinction. where n is as
good as another, and no favoritism is
permitted-democracy i'm its literal
Interpretation. 1t is one of the good,
wholesome entertainments OF this
little community, where any member
or his family may be as comfortable
and as much at home as anywhere on
earth. Like Ii such undertaking Il
is made a success solely by the united
efforts of Club nembers-open To any
we'll behaved citizen--and the club
members should enjoy It e a man.
Out of the experience OF the past
must come knowledge to guide future
steps-and the thoughtlessness Of
mankind looms large in retrospective.
One hundred and sixty people want a
splendid turkey dinner served to them
hot and on time-their time. One
hundred, perhaps, give timely intimu-
alton of appreciation and intention,
thirty require persuasion-or some
body else to think for them-and
thirty, with all abandon of thought
for self or any body else, rush in the
last moment and expect every cour-
tesy and considerations
MY wife, l think all the people in
this world are queer, except me and
thee-and there are times when |
think thee is a bit odd" remarked the
old Quaker, after he had attended
some meeting, of some organization.
somewhere in --(place deleted by
censor.)
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Republican newspapers are COM
planning that patriotism and poll
tics go hand in hand with the demo-
cratic administration, since that dem
ocratic conference in Chicago which
mapped out a campaign to capture all
the senators and congressman to be
elected next year. Republicans are
patriotic, or course, and will play the
game Loyalty. The democrats view
the situation much like the Germans
viewed the United States a few
months ago. The kaiser thought
Uncle Sam either would not or could
not do anything, regardless Of provo
cation. The democratic advisers of
the President evidently think the
same with regard to republicans. At
any rate they persistently notify the
republicans that there "aint goin' to
be no core
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
TEN LITTLE 'TATERS

Ten little 'tators growing on a vine.
local buyer got one, then there were
nine. Nine little 'taters shipped away
by freight. railroad got n of them,
and then there were eight. Eight
little 'taters another ride was given.
transfer got one, and then there we're
seven. Seven little 'taters, sold to
Commissioner Dix. commission man
got one and then there were six. Six
little 'taters. in a store arrive, retailer
took n and then there were five.
Five little 'taters eaten up and then
ultimate consum paid for the ten
Unknown Exchange.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

The Aberdeen News and the federal
fuel administrator for South Dakota
have started q discussion of the very
important question OF coal develop
ment in the Dakotas. wyoming and
Montana Such an enterprise, with
proper transportation and distribu-
ton, would be Of great value to tho
northwest, particularly to the Dako-
tas, which pay for the long haul from
eastern mines.
HNt there II q very general opinion
prevailing that coal mines and rail-
roads are owned ard controlled large
" BY the same capitalists. Hence the
two are interested in maintaining the
present conditions. II is doubtful II
independent capital can be secured
Tor development and stili more doubt-
I'll about securing railroad rates.
unIess the government or the state
takes hold Of one or both problems.
The Wyoming mines are open, and
have been for many years. Hut none
e that coal reaches South Eakota
tsyond tho BLACK Hills towns.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

In addition to the selection OF Tuc
day and Wednesday each week for
South Dakota's wheatless and meat
less days, State Food Administrative
Herried says there should also be one
wheatless meal and one meatless
meal each day. II universally obsery-
ed this would cause a great saving.
and of course it can be easily done II
the people decide to. In fact there
is very little II any sacrifice in doing
without wheat or meat for n meal
a day, or one day a week, because OF
substitutes or other foods that will
satisfy hunger.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

4 Over in Wisconsin republican and
democratic leaders have joined to-
gether in a request to Congressman
Lenroot to become a candidate for the
Senate vacancy caused by the death
OF Senator Husting. To the average
man that looks like sensible patriot
ism-with Washington communica-
ton cut on. The suspicion is grow
ing stronger that to win this war all
party lines will have to disappear in
one determined union OF Americans.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
CHRISTMAS CARDS

The Press has received a stock of
handsome Christmas cards, to be
printed as the customer desires. This
is becoming a popular method of re-
Numbering friends during the holt
days. and is preferred by many to the
ancient method of exchanging pres
ents. 1t is also in line with the pre-
vailing idea of economy and conserv-
alton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Miller will have a Treasure and
Trinket Day next Wednesday, Decem-
Der 10th, when the committees in
charge ask donations Of old or broken
silyar- and gold nieces which will be
to the general fund being raised for
American Airmen. Contributions
may be left at the Office OF g. M. Wat
ers or at the Opera House On Wednes-
day evening. when a program will be
presented. No charge for admission.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

AS disasters and accidents occur
more or less regularly VIXEN there is
no war, It Ii unwise To jump TO the
conclusion that the war and It's sym
pathies are responsible for everything
now occurring In this country. but"
say all Americans, wherever 1t can
be proven, the limit goes. It is prob
able that suspected people will be
iv.dged and punished by military auth
GRITTY instead OF by ordinary criminal
.law-and military law is no respecter
OF race. color or previous condition
OF scrvi;ude.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
GOVERNOR TO VISIT CAMPS

Pierre Dakotan-Governor Norbeck
has gone to visit the soldier boys at
both Long Island and at Deming
That is a proper thing to do. The
governor will be warmly received and
viii, be mighty glad that he went.
At Deming especially will he be
warmly received because OF the fact
that he succeeded in getting the order
rescinded which placed the South
Dakota troops in Minnesota regi-
ments.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
BILL TO FURNISH SEED WHEAT

A North Dakota congressman has
introduced a bill in Congress appro-
priating $4,000. 900 to buy seed wheat
for the northwestern states. Perhaps
North Dakota is poverty stricken and
wants 1t, but South Dakota does not
need II. This state Ia more4prosner-
Gus than it ever was before. Besides
It has had some experience along this
line In early days. which accomplish
cd no good. and gave the state a
black eye for several years.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

VIII the Congress now in session
recall and remedy its oversigt to
tax the salaries of It's own members?
The single mans $1,000 and the mar
ried mans $4,000 salary pays a tax,
but the Congressman's $500 salary
pays none. The y e OF the country
are on Washington!
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Senator VIM. Jones. known In Mis-
souri, as "Gumshoe Bill has quit the
pacifst bunch of Senators, and an
nounce that he is ready to fight.
Senators LaFollette and Gore will
grow lonesome for associates as the
war progresses. They both have
deep-seated ~grouches at everybody
themselves included.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

H. G. Gotthold, manual training
teacher in the city schools last year,
was renewing acquaintances in Miller
last week. Mr.. Gotthold resigned his
position here TO enter the officers
training camp at FIT. Smelling, where
he received a commission as Lieuten-
ant. He has been assigned to Camp
Sheridan. where he will report for
duty december 18th.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Residence Property For Sale.

lots, ) room house, good closet and
pantry, good basement, furnace, good
barn and chicken house and granary.
Electric lights. Small orchard on one
lot. Good well of water. Inquire of
c. ID. Campbell, Miller, S. ,. soft
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Bring us your battery for storage
and charging. Prices right.
Peterson's Garage.

Miss Elizabeth Halloween was hos
tess TO a company OF her friends
Tuesday evening when she entertain
ed at seven o'clock dinner in honor
or Lieut.. Bayard Christ, who left
yesterday for Camp Custer. and his
sister Mrs. M. straith-M Miller, OF Seat
tie. who Is visiting at the home OF her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. S. ". Christ.
Decorations and table appointments
were In keeping with the holiday sea-
son. and following the dinner the
guests enjoyed an evening OF military
500" and music.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

The American Red Cross did heroic
work in sending three relief trains
from New York City for the stricken
city of Halifax. Nova Scotia, where
5000 people we're killed by a collision
OF two ships in the harbor. One ship
was loaded with explosives. Halt the
city was wrecked.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Books. Bibles and Testaments at
wiIcox's Drug Store.

Philip ReYiew-Rey- o. Z. Tell has
resigned as pastor OF the Presbyter-
ian church, and the resignation was
accepted at a meeting of the church
board held the fore part, of last week.
At the recent meeting of the synod in
Aberdeen he was named as moderator
and will devote much Of his time to
that work. He will also engage in
evangeiistic work and leaves Sunday
for Mcintosh where he will conduct
meetings for two weeks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

There will be a regular meeting OF
Crescent Chapter No. 4 o. e. s. at the
lodge rooms next Tuesday evening
for initiation of candidates and in
%stallation of new officers. Supper
will be served at $50 o'clock TO which
all Star members and their husbands
are invited. Laverna Wilson
Secy..
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

II your stomach's wrong. have in
digestion. don't relish food. appetite
gone, feel heavy. brain dull, bowels
not regular. liver torpid, kidneys not
acting right. can't sleep we'll, out OF
sorts generally-you need HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. That's all.
g. w. Wilcox. Druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

A neighboring newspaper refers TO
"a handsome baby born to" so and
so. Why qualify? They are all hand
some, Of course. Bless their little
~hearts-they are both handsome and
good-to mother.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Sunday. Dec. 18th has been selected
as loyalty day. by the clergymen's
committee Of the state food associa-
ton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Registered Chester White Male
pigs. Serviceable age. Buff Orping-
ton BOOSTERS, Pekin Ducks, Torquois
geese and ganders from our As pound
pair. Special prices for November.
Phone Call Z, line II, st. Lawrence,
Row Rush 5nt7*
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

Mary Pickford in "Rebecca of Sun
ny Brook Farm" at the Scenic, Thurs
day and Friday. December 13 and Ia.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

In our adv on page 8 you will find
many suggestions t o help you in your
Xmas shopping.
wss-o- 4-----.-4
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Cmbination Stock Sale
AT Magness Bros. Yards, st. Lawrence

at 100 o'clock p. m, on
Tuesday, December 18th 1917
15O Stock Hogs
Ready TO 90 into the feed yard to
make quick money.
$50 Head OF Cattle
Consisting Of choice cows, and some
very choice calvy heifers. Also a
selection OF several good breeding
bulls. Come in and look this lot over.
They are right, and you may sec some
bargains.
DINNED AT THE HOTEL
Usual Terms of Sale
Magness Bros Chas. Sehriver
Owners
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Wanted-Salesman 10 sell our line
direct to the consumer N Hand Coun-
ty. We have a splendid proposition
for the right man. Write for particu-
lars. meines Goifee Co.. freton. Iowa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
CLASSIFIED ADVS.

; ; ssFsss . : : : :
Advertise what you have TO
sell. Somebody wants II. Or
advertise for what you want.
Somebody has it. Price per line
5 cents each insertion.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
the Winter at
Aberdeen Bus. College

You should spend your winter
months In school. The Aberdeen
Business College WIN teach you
practical things. Start any Monday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

For Sale or Trade-Royal Cafe in
Miller will trade for young stock OF
Ford ear. Will give terms. For fur
Their information see C. w. Wilson,
Maxwell Agent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

All kinds OF Books, Games, and
Toys for all the girls n boys a,
Wilcox's Drug Store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Estrayed- From my farm about
December 4th 2 brood sows weighing
about $50 pounds. Phone Line 10.
Call 2. r. L. Gilmore.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Poland China For Sale One Iarg>
type Poland China yearlins male hog
for sale. Robt. Mickey, Miller. 2tf
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
ASK PROBE OF COAL RATES
Oshkosh County Council of Defense
Wants Governors Aid - Prices
Second Highest in State.

Oshkosh-At conference here Of
the county council of defense, the
commission council, the trades and la
Dor council and the coal dealers, 1t
was resolved to ask Gov. Philip to
appoint man to come here and make
survey Of. the coal situation as to
freight rates, yards, maintenance, de-
livery and overhead. and to inspect
the coal dealers books. The dealers
declared that handling coal here was
more expensive. than anv other place
in the northwest, and that therefore
the charge that Oshkosh prices are
the second highest in the state. A
gross profit of only $1.50 "a ton, said
the dealers spokesman, would put
them all out of business.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
RIOTERS SHOT BY POLICE
italian Anarchists Attempt to Break
Up Patriotic Meeting in Mil
waukee - One Dead.


Milwaukee - In a street gun fight
between special detail of police
and an Italian gang who were at
tempting to disrupt patriotic meet
ing at Bishop and Potter avenues,
Bay View, one Italian was killed, an
other was perhaps fatally injured, two
detectives received gunshot wounds
and three Italians were wounded.
The gang of rioters made a threat.
ening demonstration when the audi.
ence started to sing America" and
when called upon by officers to desist
they opened fire on the police. The
fight then became general between the
officers and the gang, and when both
sides ceased firing, two Italians were
lying on the street, one dying. the
other badly wounded.
After the smoke of the battle had
cleared away the detectives arrested
sixteen persons, two of them women
one of whom it is said to have been
the ringleader of the protested anar
chistic circle The police also raided
headquarters of the gang nearby and
found quantity of literature which is
said to show that the members are an
archists.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
COAL CONTRACT CANCELLED
Chicago Company Refuse to Supply
Fuel to Stout Training School
After Government Sets Price.

Madison Gov e. L. Philip has
laid before Attorney General owen in
formation that a Chicago fuel COM
pany had refused to deliver $500
tons CT coal for the Stout Training
school, although contracted for.
A Menomonie firm is said to have
solicited and obtained the order.
which was declared accepted by the
Chicago firm There was stipulation
in the contract that should President
Wilson fix the price at lower figure,
the lower price should govern and the
school receive the benefit of any re-
duction
AS soon as the president fixed the
price of coal and the school asked for
delivery, the Chicago company can
celed the contract
The attorney general is asked to see
if steps can not be taken to enforce
the contract. Meantime the matter is
being taken up with the federal gov
eminent
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
BADGER TROOPS
LEAVE FOR WACO
FIRST REGIMENT or FIELD AR
TILLERY DEPARTS FROM
CAMP DOUGLAS.
ALL MEN TRAVELLING LIGHT
First Wisconsin Cavalry and Third
Infantry Regiment Will Also
Make Early Start for Camp
Macarthur, Texas.

Camp Douglas 80 Their heavy army
coats wrapped tightly about them in a
spirit of goodby to this northern part
OF the country, the remainder of the
First regiment of field artillery left
camp here for Waco, Texas. The move
was anticipated through orders receiv-
ed several days ago, but nothing defin.
tie was known until few hours be-
fore hurried entertainment was exc
cuted.
The batteries comprising the body
that left are: A and D, of Milwau-
kee; B and e, of Green Bay, and c,
of Racine. One battery of the regi-
ment, F, of Racine, is already at Waco,
having gone there with the first con-
tingent of Wisconsin troops several
weeks ago.
The men travelled light, all suit
cases and boxes that were not sent
home having been confscated. The
new address of this regiment will be
Camp Macarthur, Waco, Texas. 1t is
expected that shortly the name of the
regiment will be changed to conform
with the war departments new
scheme of designing the units.
The First Wisconsin cavalry and
the Third infantry are scheduled to
leave for Texas this week, after which
there will be no movement of the Wis
consin troops until after Sept. 49,.