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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-25

Springfield, ILL.,. May 30 Business
as usual That is to be the slogan ui
commercial associations of Illinois
through the war. At a meeting Of
secretaries Of commercial associations
in every part Of the state. held here
Thursday, it was voted to offer the
machinery OF the associations to the
state council of defense to carry out
their orders and to keep the business
Of the commonwealth from becoming
dsorganized.
An advisory board in every city to
act in conjunction with the defense
council to this end was urged. HUI
bert f, Miller, president of the Asso-
citation of Commercial Clubs and bust
ness manager of the Chicago AssOcia-
ton of Commerce. made an address
urging the necessity of efficient CO.
operation through the war.
"A well oiled locomotive with full
steam up ready to move at a mo-
ment's notice was the smile he used
in pointing out what the commercial
associations should be,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-25

Soplelgh--l really don't think the
photographer caught my expression, do
you! Miss Keen docking at photo)-T
don't see any.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
BOYS, AND GIRLS GARDENS

The Parent-Teachers' association Of
this city has followed the advice of
President Wilson to mobolize the back
yards in the production Of food for the
people. At a meeting not long since a
cnImittee was appointed to canvass
the situation and organize the boys
and girls into a garden project that
would result in materially increasing
the food supply. Prof. Brady, Mrs.
Bonnell. Rev. Paul Roberts and w. NJ.
MAR made up the comrpittee. After
two or three meetings Mr.. Roberts
and Mr.. MAR appeared before the
pupils in the grades and explained the
garden project,
Briefly stated it is this. The boys
and girls ten and not yer fifteen are
asked to cultivate one square rod, put
ting in radishes, lettuce, peas, beans
and tomatoes. Prizes will be offered
for the best gardens, the highest pro.
its. and the best essays on How I
Made Ny Garden"
After the explanation before the
pupils nearly a hundred joined. There
are many others who would like 10
join. but who do not have the ncces-
sary ground. These boys and girls will
do much to increase the food supply in
this city this summer, and should have
the most hearty announcement and
praise from parents and the general
public.
The leader Of the Boys and Girls
department at the college will take per
sonal charge Of tho enterprise, send
ing letters and bulletins to these young
folks from time to time. He wfll also
give one or two public demonstrations
in canning the surplus from the gar
dens. A committee will visit the gar
dens two or three times during the
summer. In every possible way those
responsible for the work will keep in
touch with the gardeners. trying to
keep up the interest and efficiency to
the end.
The committee earnestly requests
every parent, teacher and business
man TO lend their hearty support to
this enterprise.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
COUNTY FAIR PRIZES

The National Duroc.Jersey Record
Association, of Peoria, Ill. is offering
the following silver trophy to Brook
ings county breeders who will show
their Duroc-Jersey pigs at the county
fair this year:
Special silver trophy prize given by
the National Duroc- Jersey Record AS
ISOLATION at the 1917 Bookings County
Fair Association for best litter of four
Duroc-Jersey pigs.
The following rules TO govern the
award:
1st.-Pigs must be farrowed on or
after March 1st, 1917.
2nd.-Pigs must be out Of a record
ed sire and dam.
3rd.-No exhibitor will be allowed 20
win more than one County Fair Trophy
in one year, offered by this association.
ith.-Before the prize Is delivered
to the successful exhibitor, the name
and address of the breeder winning
the prize and the name and record
number of the sire and dam of the lit
ter together with the date of farrow Of
the litter. must be sent to the Secre.
tary of this association.
For further information write J. r.
Pfander, Secretary, Peoria, IL,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

other of these towns because of the
supposed advantages offered. Some
locked TO such towns to be in good
company but after getting located they
did not do very much TO keep up the
reputation OF the town as they found IT
II new improvements in keeping with
progress were needed and taxes for
such were levied they were
the first TO complain. notwithstanding
thefact that all of the advantages they
were then enjoying came from taxes
that others had paid. As towns grow
many Of those who like TO take things
easy flock in and in the course Of time,
as their numbers increase, IL becomes
harder 10 vote bonds for needed inn
provements of any kind II requires
much persuasion TO get money for
such rpose There is the annual
outcry against the Increase Of taxes.
The newspapers boost for the towns m
and out Of season and are compelled
to rustic subscriptions and advertising
70 get cash for print paper and ink
Merchants put a fine line Of goods upon
their shelves, pay their share of the
city taxes. subscribe to all kinds of en-
tertainmcnts or head charity lists
carry some Of their customers over
periods of poor returns, and still some
of these. when they get a little cash.
will send TO outside concerns for goods
Some select n town In which 70 live
because Of the fact that the morals Of
the place are good and they DO not
hesitate TO swear in public, gamble
when they get q chance, make Sundays
and holidays carousal days and offend
s~elf-respecting people by the violation
Of minor laws and ordinances against
unseemly acts. The good people Of
the town start churches and the Well
disposed newcomers attend and sup
port the same but there are some who
nestle under the shadows of the up
ward spires without contributing much
to their support. They even scott at
some OF the efforts the churches make
towards the betterment OF moral con
ditions in their respective cities.
Many other facts might be listed which
retard the growth and react against
the good name OF a town but the above
Is sufficient TO indicate the duty one
owes 10 community In which he has
chosen 10 live.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
TAG DAY FOR RED CROSS

MAY 10Th is to be Red Cross Day in
Bookings. Watch the local papers for
the plans and details. You will be in
terested, you will be needed, you must
be tagged. No man, woman or child
will dare to be seen on the streets
May 10Th without wearing a Red Cross
tag. Anything from a penny up will
win you a tag.
Arrangements are under way for a
splendid benefit performance in the
evening at the Pleasant Hour, through
the kindness and cooperation of its
manager. The best of home talent and
moving pictures of Red Cross and
Army work will be part of the pro-
gram, If the great demand for these
reels from the Government at the pres
ent time does not prevent their being
here.
Do you know what a sandwich mar
is? Well, of course you do, and we
want about ten boys and girls on May
18th to be Red Cross sandwiches. We
know all the boys and girls will be
eager to help and SO we are going to
make them earn the privilege by a
little competition. Details will be
given later, but boys and girls you
must read up on the brave deeds of the
Red Cross and be prepared to write the
best short stories, II you want to be a
Sandwich on May IL.
We are also looking for the twenty
hardsomest young women in town
and college, to'wear Red Cross cos
tunes. and tag the town on Tag Day.
Watch the local papers for further de-
tails.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
.2o, 900 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA"

Scenes of beauty and horror from the
bottom of the sea, from the land, from
the air and from the oceans surface.
woven and knit into one of the most
striking and unusual productions ever
offered on the screen, captivated Brook.
ings last week, when "20, 900 Leagues
Under the Sea" was staged at the
Pleasant Hour Theatre.
It was a cinema production so extra
ordinary that words fail the reviewer
who attempts to describe it. SO i'm
pressive and ~overpowering is this mas
sive spectacle that the ordinary mortal
is lost in the whirl of its eight reels.
Perhaps the greatest scenes were the
t~orpedoing Of a ship on the high seas;
the divers horrible combat with the
huge octopus and the actors battle
with sharks in the fathomless depths.
These Genes were portrayed with an
effectiveness that is truly startling.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
THE CROW'S-NEST


These are some of the things that
prevail in many of the smaller cities
Of this country, judging from what
n ees in his travels or learns by
reading exchanges IN newspaper Of
fees. How many OF the same condi-
tions prevail in Brookings and what is
u individual responsibility in such
matters? In almost every case the
pioneer residents set up certain ideals
and endeavored to approach them as
far as possible. II they wanted their
town to be noted for some special
thing they set about working for that
purpose, Whether Il should be a rail-
road or manufacturing center, an edu-
cationai Mecca, or a city noted for Its
advantages as q place OF residence, de-
pended upon its location and the ideals
Of its immediate founders. After a
reputation had been established and
the tide Of newcomers began to be
welcomed. certain results followed.
9ft1noted 70 = Or the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

fore. but on next Sunday afternoon
the Ladies Quartet will appear in con-
cert at the college auditorium at 1880
O'Clock.
On account Of the inclemency of the
weather during the winter and eSpec.
tally on the nights Of every number Of
the big Four Concerts the music
department of the college have fallen
a little behind in a financial way this
season. remember we are u O blaming
anyone who did not come 70 the CON
certs when the weather was 50 bad.
but that does not pay the actual run
ming expenses Of keeping w such 4
course "a We have here. therefore We
are making a plea that all those who
come 10 the Sunday afternoon concert
bring a little money and make the col
lection worth while 70 help bring the
finances OF the department Of music
up so il will not embarass those in
charge when the few small bills for
payment come in. We feel sure that
Bookings and her people feel proud
of the work thar IS being done in the
musical lines and activities and If
everybody VIII get behind this and
help just now il VIII make us feel that
the efforts which have been put forth
have been appreciated.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Reports from Washington indicate
that postage rates will be raised as n
means of meeting war Letter
postage will be raised to three cents
and newspaper rates will be doubled
If the proposed measure is made a law.
This Is only one little item the Kaiser
has forced US to pay. There will be a
lot of other little charges added to the
already high cost OF living.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
& CROSS NOTES

Mrs. Joseph Matson, chairman of the
organizing committee Of the local Red
Cross Chapter, received on Tuesday
Geographic authority to organize the
Brookings Chapter Of Red Cross. A
meeting is therefore called for Tues
day afternoon. May 1st. at AIS, library
hall, 10 perfect the permanent ryan
ization and elect officers, All mem
bers who have paid dues and all ap-
plicants for membership are urged to
be present. Besides the business of
organization there will be an interest
ing program of music and talks on the
Red Cross work and achievements.
Plans for the raising of funds will be
disclosed and members will have the
opportunity to enroll for work on sur
gical dressings, Knitting. etc. It is
hoped that the entire set Of samples
will be received by that time to give
the ladies an idea of the kind of work
they will assist in.
Not all of those who have pledged
their membership have been in to pay
their dues at the Farmers National
Bank. to Mr.. Fl. F. Haroldson, Treas
urer. DO you all realize we must have
the support of the entire community to
make this worthy movement a sue
cess? Are you going to let a few loyal
citizens finance this Chapter to get 1t
started, or are you going to put your
shoulder to the wheel and help? Are
you going TO show all South Dakota
what Brookings can do to support the
Governments humanitarian work? Do
you know the American Red Cross is
the official relief agency, both in peace
and war, of the United States Govern
ment? For years 1t has been quietly
preparing and today with a proud his
tory of relief work in every kind of dis
aster, both at home and ABROAD, the
American Red Cross is prepared to
supply trained doctors and nurses
fully organized for an army of a mil
lion men. This organization needs you
and relies upon you to help finance its
relief work. II you can't afford to be-
come a member, you can help us with
a little unselfsh labor. II you can
give your money ana not your time.
you are helping; IL you can give some
labor and no money. you are doing
your bit; IL you can do both, you are
needed at once. The American public
has the burden of providing for its
sick and wounded soldiers, of furnish.
ing relief to the homeless and desti-
tute in time of disaster or plague; it's
men and women must be taught to
administer first aid and so conserve
human life.
Some OF us are about to send our
husbands. sons. brothers or sweet
hearts out to the training camps and
firing line. We need no other incen-
tive for unselnsh labor than the know
ledge that the work Of our hands may
save the lives Of our loved ones. But
there are many OF you who have no
men to send. to whom this work may
not appeal rs 80 imperative. You, we
trust. win do your bit Just the same
and share our burden and RESPONSE
bility.
A. a.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Archbishop Mundelein. himself Of
German extraction, has ordered that
only the English language be taught in
the Catholic schools of the arch-dio-
cese of Chicago in the future. This Is
the proper spirit. America is one
country, one nationality, and one
language should be spoken. Let us
cut out the German, Scandinavian.
Irish and other languages and talk
and read American. We will smalga-
mate the sooner with one language
and become better Americans as a re-
suit.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Some Of our young men have enlist
ed or are ut recruiting headquarters
taking examinations. White should be
proud of them. They are fighting for
genuine principles OF truth and JUS
tice. and there ought to be more Of
them following their footsteps. Uncle
Sam needs them badly Those who
have gone from White and vicinity are
George Valentine, Bob Shepard, Emil
Norquist. Horace Ladd, Ned Knight.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
WHITE

From the Leader:
VIM. McCuen was thrown out of 4
buggy Saturday evening when his
horse became uncomfortable, suffering
a bruised nose, black eye and other in
iuries about the face. A physicians
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT

On account of unpreventable circum.
stances the State College Ladies' Quar-
tette have not been able to give their
annual concert az has been advertised
In these columns q couple Of times be-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

The Kaiser may be proud OF the fact
that he has succeeded in making
enemies Of the most OF mankind, but it
will go hard with him when he comes
TO settle. The tragic part of 1t will be
in the crushing burden he Is placing on
the German people.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

The French are making II possible
for peace within the year. A few more
battles such as they carried 10 the
Kaiser last week will make that war
crazed lord Of Europe wish for peace
on any terms.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Should Students study is the title
OF a book recently issued by a small
college president. Not II II interferes
with foot ball and other college de-
partments Of the regular curriculum.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Turkey has been the sick man Of
Europe" for many years, but there are
signs that other wards IN the Euro
pean hospital will soon be filed with
several fellows as deathly sick as Tur-
key.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

The young men OF the country are
springing TO arms everywhere. Tne
real patriots are going into the army
and navy. the slackers are taking out
marriage licenses.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Fritz Engelbrecht. Henry r. and Jay
Nelson left on Sunday nights train for
Jefferson Barracks, Mo. where they
Joined the army. Three noble young
men. who have the backbone and zeal
to give their lives for their country
when the country is in such sore need
of patriotic men.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Won H%indenburg's mastery retreat
is leading TO Berlin and oblivion. His
tory is faithfully repeating itself in
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Stand by the flag and plant a gar
den. II is a practical solution TO the
high cost OF living as well as doing q
little patriotic duty.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
services were required.

Ernest Schulz. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Schulz suffered severe burns on
his face while starting a fire in the
kitchen range Sunday morning. He
used kerosene but luckily his clothing
did not catch fire or we might have
had q different story to tell.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

II You Want to Buy, Sell, Rent, Lo
cate or Get information, Write or Cap
at the Office Of the Brookinos Register
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

Glenn Mcknight was rendered hors
de combat the other day when he ran
two tines Of a p%itchfork in his right
foot. The mishap m at a very un-
fortunate time for him as the spring
work is now in full swing.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26

f. J. Meyers. of Castlewood, s D,
was a welcome visitor Monday, on his
way home from Minnesota where he
had visited his mother who was on the
sick list. Mr.. Meyers is foreman of
the C~astlewood Republican.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-04-26
ELKTON

From the Record:
The patriotic ladies OF Elkton are
organizing a local branch Of the Ma
tional League for Women's Service.
Miss Gertrude Brown has accepted the
chairmanship for this city and vicinity.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05

The Southern Pacific railroad
provides trans portation for The
families of some OF its construc.
ton gangs. who are COMPELLED to
move as the work progresses
The families include a numt er
Of children who do not remain in
one place long ,nough to attend
school. In order that they may
receive an education, the com.
pany has turned a box car into a
school, equipped with desks,
bIackhoards and other essentials.
A teacher is provided and a reg.
ulsr school program is in pro.
gress. even when the children
are travelling at a good speed.
The pupils are of several nation.
alities. but are being turted into
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05

(larenc. Il. Msckay end his
mott er have given a h, spitai
unit to the United States Gov
eminent. The announcement
was made by W. Emlem Roose-
welt, president of Roosevelt Hos
pital, New York, of the organi
zation Of hospital base Unit Of
500 beds. which will be available
to the United States Government
whenever needed. The unit,
which, in addition 20 the 500 beds
includes twenty-five surgeons
and a staff numbering $50 per-
sons, is the joint gift Of Clarence
II. Mackay and his mother. Mrs.
John ". Mackay. This unit will
comprise a gift Of approximately
81. 600, 600.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05

We rise to saw that we favor
the act which would send out at
once. on any old vessel, the II
senators and tie l3 members OF
the house who ~ their deviish
filiubs'ering. defeated the Arm
ed Ship bill. We would love to
zee how they would look when
Germans litile submarine cross
ed their path ard with' ut a by.
your leave" set them adtitt.
Fur Their We would like to say we
would not consider it an over
at on the part OF Germany
aud would not declare war -
Clinic Coz tie.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05
81 1--we HERE"
By STRICKLAND GILLIAN

By STRICKLAND GILLIAN
garden perfect mosaic deep gns blacklist of
Spread out near little og cabin obscure but Immaculate
home.
paused admire could hello IT, the NEEDLESS epanse near
the door,
Where pleased with my pIeasured nspeo, st,o! nanny"
of years that yore.
"A beautiful garden venturct She cupped brown hand to
her ear,
Fine GARDEN shouted0 shoy thought to be fine Lives
here"
went way with the greatest ever had heard
The hghestpa preacher existent could have added ord
We're human who cumhes the spot Of the earth
that the place he nhabs work brain or fingers give
birth
Stood perfect eer he could make dear Cod what differ.
en sphere!
Let's borrow motto from m,mmy 1T ought to be fine
lives her.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05

mains were laid 10 rest in the
Sullivan cemetery and the rev
made mound was profusely GOV.
cred with sweetest flowers. the
offering being unusually large
and Of beautiful designs.
Mrs. Num- is survived bv one
sister. Mrs. Geo. S. Drake Of
Lexington. Nv Her brothers
Fulton Hay mes and VIM. Duke
HAYNES both have gone to their
reward. Mrs. Duke Richie of
Sturgls is her neice.
Mira. Num- was atfectionately
called Aunt Kit By many who
knew her and loved her. She
was as klrd and gentle as any.
one with whom the editor was
everassociated. and was quiet and
unassuming in manner. She
lived a beautiful christian life
and altho afflicted tor 8 years
past with paralysis she never
complained bat bore her suffer.
ings with fortitude. One be one
these loved and honored oh peo-
pie are icing gathered to their
I ather's house where are many
MAI Slons prepared for them.
'ravltg U' only the fragrance o.
their lives and associations "a a
sweet mory o: them
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05
how to march and use their rifles
and within a short time they
will be ready.

If you want to be happy for
get yourselves and think ofsome
one else and if possible do some.
thing for some else. Read to an
old ladv; send a bunch of flowers
toa sick friend; dry the tears of
a lonely child; say a kind word
to poor discourage washer wo.
man speak with a voice which
shames the whine and whimper
of another.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05

Under an order recently is.
sued by Secretary of the Navy
Daniels permitting women to en-.
list in the navy, Miss Lore:te
Walsh Of Philadelphia was sworn
in by Lieutenant Commander F.
R. Payne. But Miss Walsh will
not 20 to sea on a great battle.
ship. She was assig ned to a re.
cruiting station in Philadelphia.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-04-05
HAVE YOU A SORE.

Remember, if "Sura Cura'
Ointment fail, to cure any
sore Of any description, ex.
cept a cancer, on any man,
woman. child, or animal We
will cheerfully refund your
money. Sold by James Hen
ry Jr., Marion, KY, or by
Haynes & Taylor Marion,
Ky, IS and 20 cts, per can.