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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
Poultry FIocks Smaller.

Reports recently gathered concern
ing 5,29S flocks Of poultry on farms
and in small towns in all parts of the
country show that the average number
of hens per flock this year is 1O7, as
compared with 146 in 1914. This in
formation, which was obtained by an
incubator manufacturer in the middle
West, indicates that shortage Of sup
ply had been an important factor in
producing present high prices for poul-
try and eggs. 1t appears that very
considerable number Of poultry ralsers
have sacrificed many of their hens for
the sake of immediate profits-a policy
the effects of which are now being felt
by the entire country-Popular Me-
chanfcs Magazine.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
New Method Of Waterprootina.

A French scientist has recently rec
commended comparatively simple for
mula for waterprOofing shoes and
clothing. 1t is solution of paraf1in
and gasoline the proportion being ap-
proximately one avoirdupois ounce of
paraffin to one quart of gasoline. For
shoes it can be applied warm, with II
brush, while clothes can be dipped into
1t cold. The solution tends to preserve
the softness and color Of the material.
Uniforms can be treated with it with
out removing the buttons or insignia.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
Familiar.

Enthusiastic D. A. R.-Wasn't that n
great speech made by the grand old
senator, when he SO eloquently and
tearfully appealed to young Americans
to buckle on the armor of patriotism
and march forth to battle with the enc
mics Of their country's flag?
Legless Old Soldier guess so, lady.
know 1t sounded blamed familiar. 1t
reminded me of the speech he made to
me privately, in the perilous times of
1868, when he coaxed me to be his sub
stitute.-The Lamb.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26


(c) You have been drawn for mill
tary service and when the condition
that has postponed your posting to the
colors ceases you may be recalled at
any time.
(d) Remember that your case may
still be appealed to the district board
by the government, and on this ap-
peal your certificate may be with
drawn at once. When so Withdrawn
you stand precisely as though you had
been selected for military service by
the local board.
II. ADVERSE DECISIONS ON
CLAIM-If your claim is disallowed
by the local board your name will be
certified and sent by the local board
to the district board as one who has
been called for military service and
not exempted or discharged. Within
two days thereafter, If practicable, a
list of those so certified to the district
board will be given to the press with a
request for publication, will be posted
in the offices Of the local board &C.
cessible to the public view, and notice
will be mailed to the address on the
registration card.
Therefore, If you have filed claim
for exemption and proof in support
thereof watch the notices in the Office
Of the local board, beginning about
five days after you have filed your
proof, to see what disposition. was
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
Flesh Color.

The large, portly colored man en-.
tered the drug store and looked around
uncertainty.
young man." he said to the clerk
confldentially, "has you got any letter
paper and envelopes with flesh-colored
borders?"
"Was 1t mourning paper you wished
for, slr?" inquired the clever clerk.
"You's struck it disactly! But dis
remember the name. Glib me box OF
it, IL you please, sah."
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
Or. J. H. RlNpLAvB (speclaIlst)
Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. D.
Very True.

Very True.
She-1t's great fun to flirt with n
man till you get him to propose and
then say mo"
He-It's fun for the man, too, but he
runs Il great risk.
She-How?
He-The girl might deceive him and
say "Yes."
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
Naturally.

6 'The last time I saw Jones he look
ed to be going down hill very fast"
HAS he fallen in bad health?"
"No; he was coasting on his
Wheel"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
The Main Point.

Young Lawyer-How do you think
I acquitted myself in that trial?
Old Friend-Much better than you
did your client.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26

The surest way in the world to make,
a mistake is to do your thinking last.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26

Woman is the nearest perfect when
the most womanly.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26

Worth makes the man, but not his
bank account.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
No Gloves for Her.

No Gloves for Her.
"And are Mr.. and Mrs. Carnisee
working hand in glove together now?"
"Oh, no; she handles him without
gloves"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-07-26
Near Fast.

Near Fast.
Tim-When is your meeting day?
Tom-Friday.
Tim-That's my meatless day.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
MOHAWKS NAME new
President OF CLUB
RAJ ph L. Smithson Chosen to Pilot
Indians Mcclure Reelected IN
Football.

The annual meeting of the Mohawk
Athletic Club was held yesterday after
noon at the clubhouse. 1888 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. Ralph l.. Smithson.
who has served as vice president during
the past year, was unanimously named
president Of the Indians" to succeed
r. c. White.
Irwin c. Deakins. the star tackle OF
the football team, was named vice presi-
dent, while Martin /. Murphy was re-
elected secretary. LaudOn l. Iangan
was chosen to succeed Percy l. Field aS
treasurer, while Harry c. Smithson and
Milton Turner were named sergeants-at-
arms.
c. R. Mcclure, who pilOted the base
ball and football teams in 1916 was
chosen to manage the gridiron eleven in
1917. while William Doyle was made pilot
of the baseball team. The selection OF
basketball manager will not be named
until some meeting after the quint has
finished its present schedule.
The Mohawks agreed to make applica-
ton for a franchise in the -newly-foTmed
Independent Amateur Athletic Associa-
ton of the District while the movement
to join the Eastern Professional Football
League which is to be started next fall
was voted down by its members because
of the amateur player enrolled with the
Indians
Plans for the minstrel and dance TO be
| held by the Mohawk Club on Friday
night, February &c. at Odd Fellows HaU
were completed. This dance is to hell
finance the baseball team during the
coming season.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
GRIff DENIES that
JACK RYAN WILL GO
"Old Fox" Says He Will Not Cut Loose
Veteran Scout of Nationals.

The impression formed by the fans
after reading a story printed yesterday
that Jack Ryan. the veteran catcher or
the Nationals, was not to be with the
club in 1917, was denied last night by the
Old Fox.
make the trip South With the youngsters
or veterans, but that this did not mean
that he would not be out at the Florida
avenue stadium this spring and summer
| helping the Nationals young pitchers
along with his wise advice, which can
come only from veteran OF the lengthy
major and minor league experience such
as Ryan can boast of.
Since the first year that Manager Grit
fifth took charge of the local team he has
had Jack Ryan on the local pay roll, and
the Old Fox is more than satisfied that
Ryan earns his salary with his work of
developing some of the wild men that
! have been in the National toggery during
the past few years. Ryan has been a
| handy man to the Nationals for cutie a
long time, warming up pitchers and go
ing behind the bat during hitting prac-
| tice.
Since no club in major league pays its
players until the playing season starts,
| it is hard to sec where Ryan would lose
anything by staying here during the
| training season. Ryan, who coached the
University of Virginia team during the
past three years, may hook up with some
other college nIne this spring.
'T have never intended cutting Pyan
loose" is the way the Old Fox spoke last
night, but 1 do not intend sending him
to training camp with the youngsters as
believe Nick Altrock and Mike Martin
can easily handle the affairs there while
Ryan is scouting through the college
ranks looking for some promising
youngster
Jack is more value to the local club
than many of the fans believe, as he can
pitch in and help us out with the
youngsters during the early spring and
has proved to be a capable scout II
Ryan ever leaves this club it will no
doubt be to better himself"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Maiden 2-year-olds; the OCEAN
View Purse three and a half furiongs Royal. los;
Sena Day. los: Rcnoc lo3; Natty, loe; Water Wave.
Us: St. Theresa, lo9.
SECOND RACE-Msiden 3year-Olds; claiming
FIVE and half furlongs. DIR. Prather timp.), us
Ex-SheTif. us: Sir Oliver. ll5: Patapasco, Ill;
Snborne. Iii; Plungr. ITO; 'Raggedy Man. 10;
.Dahla. lO5: Boy Brown. llj; Hazel Nut, ll5i
Class A. lis: Charles Nahm. Ill; Miss Represent,
10; Miss Shot, 10; Velvet. 10; Hester Smith l6.
THIRD RACE Four-year-oIds and upward
claiming four furlongs. LsnghCrne ia; Sister
Susie lis: Stir Up. ll3: Brizz, Ill; Mis- kruter.
rya; Wrtch Your Stp, los; Wiley. lO3; 'GleiTner,
'l5: Capt. Ben. Il2: 'CoStumer. lis; Stout Heart.
10: Progressive is: 'Commensia, lo5; Virginia W.,
l0l.
FOURTH RACE-Three- year-olds and upward
the Maplewood Purse: one mile. ThornhIl liz;
Indian Chant. IO6; Solid Rock. lo3; Opportunity,
100: Brynlmah, liz; Yenshee l03; Pockichoo, los
Dramaturge timpJ. 100.
FIFTH RACE-Four-y year-olds and upward
claiming; one mile and sixteenth. Transport ll3
Petlar (impD. Ill; 'Moscowa, los: 'Minda, lOs
Lady Powers l03: Triste Ill: Perth Rock 10;
Chad Buford. los; Star Pearl, lO6; School for
Scandal, l0l.
SIXTH RACE-Foury year-olds and upward; claim
ing; one mile. Paymaster. H. wsdsworth Last,
lO6; 'Handiemar lOS; Fuzzy Wuzzy. lo6; Carlton G..
l02; Lynn. 100: Joe D., 81; Infdel II. los; King
Mart, lO6 Superintendent N9; Huda's Brother.
l02: Gibraltar. 100; Anxiety. 81.
SEVENTH RACE-Fur-year-olds and upward
claiming; one mile and sixteenth. Billie Baker.
ia; Easter Greetings, 10: Menlo Park. lo9; Emma
Stuart. l09; Miss Waters. 100; Kilday. ia; Dun
drcary. Ill; Counterpart lG9; Plaudito 100.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
VIRGINIANS BANQUET
THE OLD FOX TONIGHT
Griffith to Be Honor Guest of Alexan-
dria County Association.

The open season for banquets in honor
OF Clark Griffith, manager of the Ma
tionals, will be inaugurated tonight when
the Alexandria County Athletic Associa-
ton has the Old Fox as the honor guest
at their first annual feed to be held in
Follansbee's Hall. at Clarendon, Va.
Again on Wednesday evening, Griffith will
he the main attraction at the fifth annual
banquet given by the Cardinal Athletic
Club, of Alexandria.
Vice President G. C. Wreen, OF the
County Association, who is acting in the
capacity of chairman of the reception
committee, is very enthusiastic over this
evenings meeting, stating that II Will
have an excellent moral effect upon ath-
letics in general throughout the county.
Wreen further stated that II is planned
TO make the banque: an annual affai", as
he believes these get-together meetings
have a tendency to bring the public INTO
closer touch with the athletes, which
cannot but help to boost any game of
sport along.
The A. c. A. A, during the past season
enjoyed a most successful year, winning
the independent baseball championship of
Northern Virginia, by defeating the Car
dinals, Eagles and White SoN.
Manager j. r. Jones. who piIoted the
team through the past season, will again
bc in charge and has announced that he
will in all probability present more
formidable lineup than the one which
represented the association during 1915.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Just One Old U. S. a.

Dear Folks-Lon was out in Montgom-
cry County. Md, "tendin'" to business
when tn news reached that section that
Count Won Bernstorff had been handed
his ''skiddoo papers" an says II Kaiser
Bill could have saw tn quiet dignity dis
played by tn folks in that neck OF tn
woods when they commenced TO gather
together an dust off their old shooters"
he'd lie Tuther keerfUl before he got gay
an started to fool with our people.
There amt no question about tn kid
bein' true-blue American. cause he
wouldn't cat no supper last night until
he'd finished tn foIlowin', an while he
allows he's no yodeler himself, says he
amt got a particle Of objection 10 some
other guy settin this to music
Don't va hear tn ill., "newsies" shoutin
Germany refuses
To heed tn friendly warnin' of a just an
fearless man.
Oh, it sure does seem shame. sir!
But they'll have themselves { blame sir
For he certainly tried his level best to
show a neutral han.
CHORUS.
So t hell with hyphensm. or any other
csm
That don't stick by our President an
back him In his stan,
Or with any HYBRID skate, sir, who won't
unbare his pate, sir,
An give three rousin hip-hurrahs for
dear old Uncle Sam,
They have acted an retracted till they've
made him near distracted,
Yet he stood it with patience that
proved he had heart.
AS he figured all along. sir, twas tn heat
that drove 'em wrong. sir.
But at last he reached his limit, an is
gonna make a start.
No doubt you've oft heard tell. sir, of
our badly cracked old bell. sir,
That split itself to pieces just to let TIL
people know.
That TIL liz L. s. \. sir. would never
blow away. sir,
An always would be ready when their
chief said Let her CO."
Tn bell is still up there. sir an guarded
with great care. sir.
For tn spirit of our daddies is hammered
in 10 stay.
As a hint to other loks. si.. not 10 pick
us up for jokes. sir.
But always to remember there's just one
old U. S. A.
-Dopey Dan.
Note-Lon says for old party Uncle
Sam can stand as much kiddin' as tn
next one but when he gets tired he gets
tired all over.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
HAVANA RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Five and one-hsH furlongs. Lewis
Opper. lo5 (Dominick) 6 to S, to o. l 70 3
won; McAdams, l04 (WinGfeld). to s. 10 5, tr
J. second: Montcalm lOS Dreyer). to !, to s
and to 5. third. Time S3. Old man Cit. Fur
pie and Gold. Dancing Straw, Hesitation. Capt
Elliott also ran.
SECOND RACE-Fiye and one-half furlongs
Page White l05 (Rowanl, to !, ~ TO !, to s.
won; Jesse Ir., ll3 (BalD to s, l to land out
second; Eddie Mott 1J7 Taplin) 10 to J, to l.
to l, third Time. os 25 Moonstone Ascma
San Jon. Odd Cross alsJ
THIRD RACE-Fivc and one-half furiongs. Bob
Blossom, 81 Collins. 10 l. "a to l. 20 S. won
Passion, lo4 CBalD, to /. to l, even, secCnd
Hattie Barton, 9S q. Carroll. to l, to l. even.
third. Time. 0a. Palm Leaf Narnoc. ]. V. Jr.,
frontier. Kopje Mary Blackwood also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Five furlongs. Birdman, III
Corey, to 5, to 10. ! to g. won; Sheets E5
Dreyer). to l, 8 to and to 5, second; Sunice.
los tBalD, to l, even. to . third. Time. lao.
Twinkle Toes Brown Prince, DR.. Zab Flute, EnTer
Bey also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Six fnrlongs. Murphy 100 GRAY,
to s. to and out, won: Marianne. lOe tklecger),
to l. to l. even, second Malsbar l0l iRowanl,
to ]. to s, to s. third Time. l:l2 10 Wall
Street. Silver Bill, Droll also ran.
SIXTH RACE-MiIe and fifty yards Ssndel. 1o1
Face, ITO Drsyer), 81 to 1. TO S. to S, second
Dromi los Rowan), to l, n to /. even. third
Time la. operth, Charles F. Granger, Autumn,
Maxentius also ran.
SEVENTH RACE-One mile. Scorpn. 10 lklce
ger). TO l, to s. to 5. won; Almsda Law
renee los q. CARROLL, 20 !, 10 5, to 5, second
Lord Byron, los Dre5erl to l. to ., to s.
third. Time. l:e 50 Amulet, Pin Ms.u, Brook.
asi6 Butssps slD m
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
LONG CONTRACT IS
Thing OF THE PAST
Magnates Have Declared Henceforth
Players Will Get Short Terms.

New York. Feb. 4-The long-term con-
tract for ball players Is a thing OF the
past.
The magnates have so decreed, and
henceforth players will be offered papers
calling for one years service. There may
be occasional exceptions to this plan, but
only in cases where the player has the
marks of a rising star and will agree to
a salary which will conform with the
magnates estimate of his value on the
field of play.
Back in the warsome days OF the Fed
eral League the club owners in organized
baseball were forced to sign up their men
to longtime contracts or take a chance
of losing them to the outlaw circuit
But the days of war are over, and there
is no likelihood that another disturbance
in the way of an outlaw league will arise
for some years at least The lesson
taught to the Federal League was too
vivid.
The new contracts contain option and
ten-day release clauses. though they are
considered eminently fairer to the players
than any that have gone before.
Quite naturally, the ball players deplore
the fact that iron-clad agreements call
ing for two and three years services will
be offered them no more. But they have
brought it on themselves. In the heyday
of the lengthy contract the player
thought more of Joy riding and gratifying
his personal desires than he did of tend
ing strictly to business and giving his
employer the best he had on the field.
But from now on the player will find
himself called upon to show to his best
advantage. for, unless he does so the
club owner will have the edge on him
and a big edge, too. A PLAYER who does
not show up we'll will not be in a position
to ask for more money when his contract
with the club expires. If, on the con-
trary, he plays good ball. the magnate
will have reasons for raising his ghost
walk.
1t Is the belief of some baseball men
that the ranking stars of the game today
would play more brilliantly il they were
signed up for but one season at a time.
Advertised day after day on the sporting
pages Of the country as sensational play
ers and ambitions to either better their
salaries or prove to the satisfaction of
the ma gnates that they are worth big
money from year to year, the players
would have more to think about in the
way of holding their places in the spot
light.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
TIA JUANA RESULTS

FIRST RACE-Fivs furlongs. Mandadero, IN
to'Brien). to l, to 5. to s. won; Joe ;irrI,er,
10 (DOrity), II to l. 5 to !. 5 to . seconl; Fort
johnson. llo Hayes. to 2 to l. even third
Time, l02 IS. Cloisterman, Roundup, Dernzke
Lad Swanson, Ruth Powers and Tenderest also ian.
SECOND RACE-Ffve furlongs. Venovon, lG
CPooD, to l, to 5, to TO- won: Letitia lG5
Casey, } to l. even, l to 2 second; Col Matt 70
johnson, 8 to l, 10 to l. to l. third Time
o225 Lucky Mack, Parcel Fost. Swartshill and
Beaumont also ran.
THIRD RACE-six furlcnest Marguerite W.. us
tKeay). Is to l. 6 to l. to l. won; Last srark,
ITO (McBride). 10 to l. to l. to l, second: De-
laney, 10 Iilley), 6 to S, to s. ! to g. third.
Time. Ills. Transparent, Ruvoc Hazel c., yignnla,
Celebrity, King Chiffon and Kitty Sanfeld also nan
FOURTH RACE-One mile. Maud Bacon. l01
tE. Martini. to S, to 10. out, won; Redlaud liz
(MeBride), to I, to s. out, second; viriIe IO7
(Pickens) to l. even, out third. Time l:ll 2-5
Old Broom also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Flve furlongs. Oakland lOe
(O'Bhen), to 5, to S. l to 4, won; Little Jake,
100 tshillins), to Q. even, to 2, second Water.
warbler. lol (E. Martini. to 1, 5 to l. 6 to 6
third. Time. 0l Is. Category, Calcium Rarayez.
Jennie Crawford and Yiphya also ran
SIXTH RACE-Mle and seventy yards. Javbone
n7 Pickensl. to 2 to 5. to TO- won; First De.
gree. leS Alcxanderl. to 2. Z TO s. ) TO s. sccond
Zsmloch, lol Johnson, IL to l, to /, . to /.
third Time. la6 IL Branda, RstseA xuutSel
oohi and RU GA 10 IN
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
.KILBANE. mitchell
BOUT fight TOPIC
Cleveland and Milwaukee Light-weights
Should Furnish Great Exhibition.

Chicago, Feb. 4-Insofar as knights
of the padded mitt are concerned, in
terest this week centers in the ten-round
clash between Johnny Kilbane. cock O.
the walk in the feather-weight division
and Ritchie Mitchell the sensational Mil
waukee lightweight scheduled for Cleve-
land, Thursday. Originally the first was
to have been held January 80, but Mitch
ell injured his hand in training and OBJ
tained a postponement of week.
Mitchell already holds two popular ver-
diets over Kilbane, earned at Cincinnati
and Milwaukee. Kilbane, in consenting
to a weight of 1873 pounds at o'clock,
is giving Mitchell about ten pounds the
best of 1t, and this fact alone stamps
him as truly as game a boy as ever
stepped out of his class in order to fight.
Johnny has done it before and got away
with 1t in bouts with Joe Mandot and
Benny Leonard, but he may find Mitchell
a much tougher proposition.
In their previous encounter at Nil
waukee Mitchell was up against ap1nn-
known proposition, and for six rounds
he was exceedingly careful. Johnny Dun
dee had bested him a few weeks before
and he didn't know just how fast to
travel against man with Kilbane's two
isted reputation.
BY the seventh round he had gained
confidence, however, and he cut loose
with his left. Kilbane was bleeding from
the nose, mouth and one eye at the
finish. The Cincinnati match virtually
was a repetition OF the first go. Mitchell
in those days was light enough to do 13O
pounds at ; o'clock and in the coming
fight he will have a greater advantage.
So it BODIES Ill for Kilbane speed and
two fists notwithstanding, in his efforts
to get revenge for those two trimmings.
Kilbane sees visions OF a hfteen-round
decision affair with Welsh for the light
weight title If he can hurdle Mitchell this
time. 1t promises to be one grand picnic
Mitchell, unless he yields to the lure
of the movies, viii have two more fights
of consequence within the next few
weeks. One is a twenty-round affair with
Joe Rivers at New Oyleans on February
I6 and the other is bout with Benny
Leonard in New York. But the movies
may win. The film promoters want
Ritchie to do the hero act in a couple
of thrillers. But II he accepts they in
sst that he do not fight for three months
after the Kilbane go.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
MAX CAREY DECLARES
HE is WITH FULTZ

81. Louis. Feb. Max Carey. the Ma
uonal Leagues leading base runner and
the Pirates star outfielder, is heart anc
soul with the Fraternity. He is winter
ing here at his fathers home and per
fectly willing TO answer why the Fra
lernity was organized
You must remember that the condi-
tions brought about by the magnates pro-
voked some action on our part several
seasons back" he says. We are not get
ting a $3.50 split with the owners, so we
started the Fraternity. Dave Fultz
worked hard for us and obtained many
sane concessions. He Dett"red our condi-
ton in many ways, but he never was
able to gain official reorganization. They
treated his demands in the abstract and
were particularly gcrerous during the
Federal League war.