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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-18
Cooperation a Proven Success
THE COOPERATIVE IDEA is not

THE COOPERATIVE IDEA is not
new one, at all; it has been tried
4 and tested in England, Norway,
Sweden and other countries Of northern
Europe for years. The cooperative soci-
ETY. of GLASGOW, for instance, has paid,
since it was formed sixty years ago, more
than one billion, four hundred million dol
lars in dividends to it's stockholders.
When this cooperative society in Glas-
COW was formed sixty years ago, the price
of each membership was only twenty-five
dollars. The memberships are now price
less; their value can hardly be estimated.
Membership in the cooperative army
and navy stores of England originally is
sued for pound, or $500, are now worth
hundred pounds, or five hundred dollars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-18

THIS COOPERATIVE PLAN is no
longer a stranger in Marshalltown
a One year and half ago this plan
was new to Marshalltown and surround
ing vicinity. Today there are over one
thousand five hundred Protit-Sharing
Stockholders. Many of them have re-
ceived their third semi annual dividend
today.
Now, we know exactly where we stand,
as this plan is not new venture. For
one year and half, since January, 1915,
we have proved this fact, and today the
amount of the dividends divided in the
third semi-annual period amount to great
many thousands of dollars.
You who are now coming in with us
are stepping in at time when the tests
have been made and have been analysed,
and when we are already making big
profits for our stockholders.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-18
GOLFERS BEAT GRlNNELL.
Local Players Win Most Of Matches OF
inter-Club Event,

Local players beat team OF Grin
nell golfers in an eighteen hole inter-
team match at the Country Club Tues
day afternoon. About twelve visiting
PLAYERS were matched with the same
number Of localtgolfers, the latter win
ming all but few Of the matches
Ganaway, Of Grtnnell, had the low
medal score for the afternoon, two
rounds Of ~ and 40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-18
Li,eemb Meeting Thur.dax.

The meeting that was to have been
held at Liscomb Monday evening for
the purpose Of making arrangements
for short course this fall or winter
has been postponed until Thursday
t1nfth,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-18

You can shop in the best and largest store in thi
locality.
You can buy merchandise here at price highe
than you will find elsewhere; in fact, stakeholder
tell US that prices lower than elsewhere
You can buy nearly everything in this store-every
thing dry goods cloaks and suits notions, draperes
mems and boys clothing eatables-and by August Is
you will be able to buy shoes-1N THIS STORE.
Many of Our Stockholders Have Made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-18
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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
New Road Grading Outfit
Put to Work By County

A second county road grading outfit
started to work this week on north
Linden street, to try out the new en-
CINE and graders. This outfit will be
in charge of Henry Biddle. The grad
ing on Linden street is connecting UP
the north and south county road pass
ing through the city, three blocks east
of Main street, leading from the south
to the O. H. Collins farm corner,
This opens up an entirely new road
and street, passing through what was
once called Artesian lake, where two
or three feet of water nee made both
swimmin' hole and skating rink for
school children. The old lake bed is
entirely dry now, with sewers run
ming through 1t.
At the Collins corner the road will
be graded east and west Always, to
connect up with other streets and
roads. This is explained by the cor,
rection line jog just north of the city
which makes the north road a quarter
mile west of the south road.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Famous Righmore Horse
Purchased by Mileiite

The famous little black PAGER,
Mark Hanna" developed at High
more by former Sheriff Tom Tibbs,
was purchased last week by p. J.
Weir, of this city. Mark was a prom
inent side-wheeler in state races a
few years ago., and reached a mark
around 2:16. He had several thrilling
races with Dollie Mix, a one-time
Miller favorite. The latter is now
said to be on a delivery wagon at
Brookings. The last ace OF these
two little pacers was won by Mark
on a Miller track in a special match.
Mark was in fine condition, and Dollie
was not, but at that the little whirl-
winds went to the quarter in 80. a
2:0S gait.
In those days Miller and Highmore
were sure on the race horse map, with
Gray Bess, 2:10A, Swanee, 2:10K,
Gilded Lady 2:12h. Moak G., Bau-
mains, Chas. Mix, Hart Star, and sew
eral others not now recalled. Some
of these ~speeders have left descend
ents, now in training, which may
again revive the race horse interest
in this locality.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
VAYLAND

Mrs. Nels Nelson and children ar
rived home Saturday from Minneota.
Minnesota, where they have been visit
ing relatives for the past two weeks.
Jack Tanning reports the arrival OF
q new girl at his home this week.
The Nels Nelson, w A. Boutwell,.
and I. j. Fisher families were repre-
scented at the Ruskin Park celebration
independence Day.
About one hundred people gather
ed at the Otto Grove on July 4th to
enjoy a picnic dinner and the pleasant
tho windy afternoon. The time was
spent in visiting and enjoying the
various sports provided by the COM
mittee.
Mrs. w. F. Cook and daughter
Gladys and Miss Olgod Anderson ar
rived home Monday evening from
Mildred. Montana. where they have
been visiting the past two weeks.
A number from this vicinity took
part in the celebration at Huddlestons'
Grove on Wednesday.
Mrs. Chris Anderson was q Miller
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Killing Grass Hoppers
By Burning Gasoline

Pierre Capital-Guy Ericsson, in his
efforts to stop the work of the small
grass hoppers which are swarming
over his lot tried the gasoline route
for them and says it was the most sue
cessful n he found. He noticed that
the hoppers gathered in great num-
bers every evening on the tips of the
sweet clover, which surrounded his
garden. He sprinkled the clover with
gasoline, and hurriedly touched the
spray off, with the result that a warm
of hoppers went the way of those who
fool with gasoline and fire. But after
the first effort the gardner found 1t
to his own comfort and convenience
to start the explosion with kerosene
rags tied to the end of a long fish pole
as his first experience was not one
that he cared to try again.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
South Dakota July Is
China to be Republic
Revolution About Ended

Washington, July 9.-Final over
throw of the abortiye movement in
China for rstoration of the Manchu
dynasty is believed here to be only a
matter Of a few days. Both official
and unofficial dispatches have led to
the CONCLUSION that the fighting is
practically over and that a solution
will be founded by compromise, with
both sides faced by an extremity
neither cares to bring about-the
monarchists, by fear of death penal
ty and the republicans by fear of the
destruction of Picking.
Latest advices report the republi-
cans blocking all four lines of rail
roads out of Picking and Chang Hsun,
the monarchist commander, still hold
ing the ancient capital as a pawn for
his personal safety. In this situa-
ton 1t is thought both sides are about
ready to end the trouble.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Drawing For Army Service
May Begin Next Saturday

South Dakota exemption boards
have numbered and card indexed the
registration list and sent 1t in for the
drawing. Washington dispatches Of
yesterday stated the drawing may
begin Saturday. This drawing for
the first $4,000 men will be by num-
Der instead of by name.
Each mans number, of all those re-
gistered, will be mixed up and drawn
by chance, until the NUMBER wanted
are secured. The Hand County re-
gistry list containing name and serial
number will be published in the Press
as rapidly as possible. Each man re-
gistered should get his own serial
number and watch for the result of
the drawing at Washington.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Mallard Duck Nesting
In a Cottonwood Tree

Kimball, S. D., June 28.-Weaver
Rea, of this city, recently discovered
the nest of a wild mallard hen duck
in a cottonwood tree, twenty feet from
the ground. In the nest are eight
eggs, which the duck is Matching.
This is the first instance ever noted
in this vicinity of a wild duck nesting
in a tree. The remarkable part Of
this case is that there is no lake not
even a pond of any considerable size,
near the tree where the duck is nest
ing, and how she will get her family
safely out of their high home and no
water is a question which is puzzling
Rea and others.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Shepard.G

Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Greeves have
announced the marriage of their
daughter Ida Louise, to MI. James H.
Shepard, the wedding taking place
Wednesday afternoon at the brides
home on Claiming Street. The happy
couple departed the same evening for
Indian Orchard, Mass, where they
will be at home after August LIST.
The bride is the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Greeves and has
grown to womanhood in this city,
She was a member Of the 1914 class
of Miller High School and has since
been a student of the State College
at Bookings. where the friendship
was formed that eliminated in the
event of yesterday.
The Press joins with Mrs. Shepard's
friends in this community In extend
ing to them congratulations and best
wishes for happiness and prosperity
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Pike GETS IS YEARS
AT HARD LABOR
Walton and McGM To BE Sentenced
Today

Judge ]. F. Hughes and court ofic-
ers went to Highmore yesterday for a
brief session to sentence George Pike,
found guilty Of the crime of rape upon
the person of Mary Kramer, the Is
year old daughter Of John Kramer, a
farmer Of York twp, Hand County.
This trial was taken to Hyde county
on a change of venue. Judge Hughes
labor in the state penitentiary at
Sioux Falls.
Terry Walton and Grin McGill also
found guilty of the same offense by
Hand county juries. will be sentenced
in Miller perhaps today.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
CITY LIGHT PLANT
EXCEEDING Limit
Officials Report Rapid Expansion Of
Demands For Light and
Power

The city's comparatively new light
and power plant has reached it's ca
pacity-exceeded it in fact, because
both engines day and night are now
carrying more load than their sched-
uled power. This is the statement of
Mayor Halloween, members of the
council, and employees.
The cause of this is the unexpected
demands made upon the municipal
plant for current, both for light and
for power, and the demand is daily
increasing. City officers are now ask
ing themselves what can be done to
supply the community's wants. 1t is
growth and development. People
want and must have public utilities,
for business and comfort. The only
method of meeting such necessities
is to use the public credit, and let the
future business returns pay for 1t.
The growth and development of all
towns and cities demand the expendi-
ture of money for improvements, If
they progress beyond the village
stage. Miller has reached that i'm
portant period in her history when
she must decide her place in the
sun"
Is it to drift along as a country
village with few of life's convent
ences? Or will it progress to a busy
little city of 5000 to 5000 people?
Towns and cities. good ones, don't
happen. Somebody makes them!
Miller can remain a 1000 village, or
make a busy little city, as her own
people elect.
Miller has n of the largest trade
territories of any town in the state
and not half settled or developed.
Take your state map and compare it
with any town in the state, get the
volume of business annually transact
ed, visit other towns in it's class and
you will see hat Miller has EN- all
beat a mile! $50 F.
1t has been one of the most con-
sentative towns in the state and now
has a good public credit with which
to build up, to develop, to attract new
citizens-which always follow de-
velopment, both in town and country.
A larger light and power plant is a
necessity, or we stop growth, say the
officers. They also believe a good, big
steam power plant would furnish city
heat from the exhaust now practically
wasted, and make the plant a paying
municipal enterprise. Brookins has
such a plant.
Other improvements are likewise
necessary to the city's growth if it
keeps up to other progressive towns.
To secure them and push ahead will
require a considerable display Of en-
ergy and united action upon the part
of Miller's citizens-and the spending
of some money.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
A Boy and His Dog

Would the youngster have a ride
in her auto" asked an auto lady of a
little boy friend on a Miller street.
And then came the acid test between
desire and loyalty. There was no
question but what he wanted the ride
and wanted it very much. Every line
and color of his unframed boyish face
disclosed his desire. But the blue
eyes turned in sorrowful sacrifice to
a little black dog at his feet and he
gave up the world and all 1t promises
when he answered.: 81 can't go and
leave Fido." II is needless to say
that he and Fido both had a ride.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
$50 Autos. on City Streets
Saturday Evening at Dusk

The business street Of Miller was
crowded Saturday evening by one of
its largest week end crowds. For an
hour or two the crowded sidewalks
in two blocks resembled the busy
street of a large city. One hundred
and fifty visiting automobiles brought
nearly. 1000 visitors to the city for
evening trading, to attend the shows,
to visit with each other, and to enjoy
the ride. The ice cream and soft
drink stands did a rushing business,
because everybody wanted something
cool to eat or drink.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Government Crop Report
For South Dakota July

Following is the government fore
cast for South Dakota crops on July
LIST.
Corn, 81, 900, 900 BUSHES. Last
years yield S4,075, 200.
Spring wheat, 44,40O,0 900 bushels,
Last years yield 22,O5O, 00O.
Oats, $4,000, 600 bushels. Last
years yield, SOAPS, 600.
Barley, %, 100 900 bushels. Last
years yield 1928, O00.
Rye, 100000 Last yar's YIELD
$500, 900.
Flax, 1,72O,O0 Last years yield
1896, 900.
Potatoes, 100000 busels. Last
years yield, 4,290,00
Hay, all kinds, 6,17O,OOO tons. Last
year 5,2S7, 900 tons.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Method That Made Mobndge
1900 Town in Ten Years

Mobridge, July 9.-The city of Mo-
bridge would like to borrow $4,000 Of
state funds for various municipal inn
provements, and the city commission
ers have applied to the county COM
missioners of Walworth county to as
sure their approval OF the proposed
loans. The city will ask for s23. 900
in state funds as refunding warrants
to take up the outstanding indebted
ness. The sum Of s15. 1000 will be ask
ed for a school house. and $4,000
is asked for the purpose Of extending
the sewer mains in the city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Cattle Bring Good Prices

Charles Schriver sold a nice bunch
of cows last week to Rochelle Thomp-
son, Como twp. The bunch consisted
of 40 cows and one bull. They
brought a total Of $3.50.
Mr.. Schriver had a bunch of feed
lot steers in prime condition ready to
ship this week. He was offered $3.50
per head. but declined the offer, pre-
fering to ship himself.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
PRESIDENTlCALLS
NATIONAL GUARD
South Dakota Called For July Is,
Draft into Army August 5

Washington, July 9.-The last step
necessary to make the entire national
guard available for duty in France
was taken today by President Wilson
with the issue of a proclamation
drafting the state troops into the army
of the United States on August 5th.
To make certain hat the purpose
of the national defense act is carried
out, the proclamation also specifically
declares the men drafted to be dis
charged from the old militia status on
that date. In that way the constitu-
tional restraint upon use of militia
outside the country is avoided and the
way paved for sending the regiments
to the European front.
South Dakota July Is
The national guard of South Dakota
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West
Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Iowa, and North Dakota will be
called into the federal service on July
Is, and sent to concentration camps
in the south, altho the draft will not
apply formally to them until August S.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Holweg Tells Germans
Must Fight and ConqueI

Berne, Switzerland, July 10.-Ac-
cording to Berlin newspapers the
German chancellor, DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, said to members of
the reichstag:
81 repeat that the formula of peace
without annexation is unacceptable
to us. We cannot declare our terms
of peace. We must fight and con-
quer."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Prisoner Breaks City Jail
And Slides Out in Night

Ted Clark. convicted of ~bootlegging
at Rec Heights, and confined in the
city Jail awaiting sentence, made his
get away Monday night, and has not
yet been captured. He probably had
some help from the outside to unlock
the Jail door and lift a bar.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12

and EXCHANGES
Personal and News Notes From Over
The County
LPHA-GREENLEAF

49,
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris Johnson from Miller were
taking in the sights at Rec Heights
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jocob Weise and fam
lily with the Henry Aymar family were
visiting and shopping in Huron last
week. They stayed in vayland on &C
count Of the rain over night.
Com. J. F. Wilson is in town this
week on business.
Mr.. Win Bauer was a Miller visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs. John Vessels and son Arnold
went to Emery, S. Oak, Thursday to
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Vessels. They attended the
graduating exercises at Alexandra
where Arnold's cousin graduated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Myers had a fam
lily gathering with relatives Wednes-
day, Mr.. and Mrs. John Renner, Mr..
and Mrs. Porter Cree and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Johnson. ard Miss
Efie Cochran. They had a picnic
dinner.
This community was very quiet the
fourth with nothing doing until about
four o'clock friends received word Mr..
and Mrs. John Marston would give a
dance in the evening. A good crowd
came on short notice and a splendid
time was had by all present.
A fine rain fell here Wednesday
night with lots of thunder and light
ming, altho no damage done by 1t.
The rain was needed in these parts.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Marston spent
the fourth with Mrs. M~arston's par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Aymar.
Mrs. John F. Wilson entertained the
Current Event Club Thursday. A
good attendance out. plates being laid
Cor twenty. Beneficial helps from the
club were given.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Moncur, MIR. and
Mrs. warren Locke, Mr.. and Mrs
Dave Chadwick and Vera, Frank Az
mar and Hazel Pollard were a few
who attended the fourth at Reeds
Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Harris, Jacob
Weise and family and the Moncur
family made a trip to Fort Thompson
with their cars, going early the morn
ing Of the fourth.
Mrs. J. F. Wilson's brother Mr..
Montgomery and family from Sioux
City came in last week for a visit at
the Wilson home. They made the trip
by auto. Mrs. Wilson's mother came
with them, she returning Tuesday
morning on the train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter was
pleasantly surprised by Mr.. Carpen-
ter's brother and family arriving from
Wyoming this week for a visit. They
came through in their car.
Henry Kuper started for Montana
Thursday expecting to take up a claim
there. He went in his Maxwell.
Miss Lily Myers visited home folks
over Saturday and Sunday, going back
to Huron Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mickey went
to Emery, s. d., to visit Mrs. Wickey's
mother and other relatives. They
drove through in their car.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Carlile and chill
dren, Mr. and Mrs. j.. A. Vessels and
Arnold, aslo Ira Furman spent the
Fourth fishing with picnic dinner on
the creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Pierce and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe S%teinleitner
spent the day on the creek with a pic
mic dinner.
Miss Cleone Pierce and Hazel spent
Sunday visiting at e. A. Carlile's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
1000 Autos in County by Fall
$50 Registered on July

County Treasurer Wilson reports
$50 autos recorded in Hand County
on July LIST, the half year mark. 1t
is safe to predict that the 1000 mark
will be passed by September LIST.
The number of ears recorded in the
state on July 1st was $4,000 which is
expected to exceed $4,000 before the
summer closes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
THE OLD SETTLERS
SOUTH HAND PICNIC
Thursday, July s6th, At The CawoOd
Grove, Mondamin Twp.
PROGRAM


10:45 a. m.-Music by Band.
Opening-Rev. E. c. Salter.
Music-Miller 'Quartette.
Address-Rev. r. e. Tarleton.
Music by Band.
Vocal Solo-H. H. Campbell.
Address,. Z. Saltmarsh.
Song, "America"-By Audience.
Picnic Dinner
2:30 p. m.-Ball game, followed by
races and other field sports.
Stand privileges have been granted
the ladies of Glendale church. The
is 10 cents for all over 9
years. Come bring your family and
have a good time.
Committee-John Schmidt.
WIN. Penwell.
r. J. Waters.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Russians Pushing Forward

London, July 11.-Halicz, the stra-
tegic key to Lemberg, capital of Cali
cha, has been captured by the Rus
slams, says a dispatch from Reuters
Petrograd correspondent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-12
Record Heat Tuesday

City thermometers recorded 100
degrees on Tuesday. The wind shift
ed to the north by evening and cooled
OF.