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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Last Saturday was a busy day at the
Library. Ninety books were taken
out. One book to each four minutes
of the six hours that the library is
open, each day. Yet there are those
who think the Librarian has a snap!
Our Library is maintained by a city
tax and every resident OF the city is
entitled to the use Of the books.
People outside the city limits can have
the same privilege by paying $1.oo per
year for a borrowers card. When
new books come. the fiction is put on
the pay shelf, marked seven day book.
and five cents is charged for each
book. for seven days. BY the time an
other lot OF new books ones comes,
these fees amount to as much as the
first price of the book, making the
fiction self supporting. The Juveniles
III free. The reading room which is
supplied with periodicals to suit all
tastes, is open from 1 to s and from Z
to . p. m. and all are invited to come
and g II.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
GRAYsON's JUMP

Ney York Post.-It is not every
body who can have a rear-admiral for
personal medical attendant. In NOM
mating DIR. Grayson OF the medical
corps to be promoted to that rank,
President Wilson has acted within his
legal r~ights-just rs he has In dis
regarding the rule Of seniority In
other naval nominations made at the
same time-but has stirred up a hor-
nets nest in Washington. No one
has q word to say against DIR. Gray
SON. He is a fine man and a compe-
tent physician. His advice and friend
ship have done wonders for Mr.. VIII
sons health. But It is roundly as
serted In Washington that he would
have been jumped v o. the
heads Of 1877 officers, his seniors, had
It not been for the presidents favor.
People viii be adapting the lines of
Sir Joseph Porter and make DIR. Gray
SON say that he polished up the pres
ident so c~arefuilee that now he is
admiral In the u. 8. navee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Sunday brought us another wind
and snow storm that has played havoc
with train service. The snow and
wind were more severe than last
weeks storm, but the thermometer re-
gistered above zero during the entire
day, taking of most of the unpleas-
antries of the storm. No trains arriv-
ed here at all Sunday, but by Monday
one was run out from Huron. Up to
the present time, no train from the
Twin Cities has run the blockade since
Friday. Tracy being as far east as the
line is opened up. The winter so far
has been a record breaker for fall of
snow.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
ON ADyERTISING

II there is one enterprise on earth
that a gutter should leave severely
alone 1t is advertising. To make a
c of advertising n must be
prepared to stick like a barnacle On
a boats bottom. He should know
before he begins that he must spend
money-lots OF II. Somebody must
tell him that he cannot hope to reap
results commensurate with his ex-
penditure early In the game. II begins
very gently at first but the pull is
steady. 1t increases day by day and
year by year until 1t exerts an irrest-
G power.-John Wanamaker.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Several states besides Congress are
framing legislation for regulation of
the society of II. w. VS.. This So
ciety is getting to be a menace, es-
pecially to the Northwest and western
states. They are organized apparently
for the restraint instead of benefit of
labor. In northern Minnesota the
authorities have been unable to cope
with the society's tactics. If strin-
gent laws are not passed by the pre-
sent legislatures, putting a stop to the
II. w. VS." unlawful acts, then the
lawmakers have neglected their
duties.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Sioux Falls Press-We are a people
i~nstintively jealous of u rights.
We are even p~redisposed to avail
ourselves ofrights that are useless,
simply because they are rights. The
trait Is marked In children, and very
often we observe 1t In grownups
The small from the nome OF the
wealthy hurries away from his elab-
crate array Of Christmas gifts to get
the cheap bag of trifies dis
tributed from the municipal
Christmas tree. II Is his right,
as a child, to have It; so he
claims a thing he does not need, and
he may value it out Of all proportion
to It's worth. And the war veteran,
no matter II he be rich, accepts and
would not think of giving up his
pension OF a few dollars a month.
1t is his right, az an old soldier, to
have It.; so he claims a thing he does
not at all need.
Suppose a law is enacted In South
Dakota establishing a right of n
adult who Is not an inebriate to ac-
quire from another state and possess
in his home a limited quantity of ar
dent beverages. The purpose OF such
a law is of course to permit moderate
drinkers to retain a privilege which
is more or less valued by them. and
from which they suffer no serious
harm. But extension Of such a privi-
lege In effect establishes by s%pecifical-
ly denied the privilege. Now how
many men who do not car for liquor
would avail themselves Of their right
under the law to keep it-simply be-
cause 1t is made their right? Moderate
but confirmed drinkers would Of course
keep a supply; the privilege would be
in the law for their benefit. Men OPP
posed to drinking would not keep It;
no prohibition laws Of any character
arc needed for their individual benefit.
Men who are In neither class might
keep IL because 1t Is their right, and
with 1t acquire the drinking habit. 1t
is principally for these. the men who
are not actual but potential drinkers,
that prohibition laws are made. So
ciety's chief purpose in seeking to de-
stroy the blight is to retain non-drink-
ing men and boys from becoming
drinkers.
Is the human trait which impels us
TO avail ourselves OF our rights, even
though some OF those rights be use
less, a factor worthy of consideration
in the present discussion Of prohibi-
ton legislation? We think 1t is. And
we think there can be no question but
that men should cheerfully give up a
privilege which would have a danger
Gus influence upon others whe might
avail themselves Of 1t as their right.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

The Press is in receipt OF a copy OF
the Moorcroft, (Wyo.) Democrat, con-
tanning the card OF C. s. Smith, con-
tractor and builder, MI. Smith will
be remembered by the old timers in
this vicinity as a member OF Miller's
famous champion hook and ladder
teams. j. w. Coquillette and Mr..
Smith composed the renowned ladder
climbing team by who's effort Miller
won many of her trophies. The Press
hopes Charley is as successful in his
business life as he was with the Miller
hooks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICE

We ran a notice In this paper some
time ago asking you to settle your
account. Did you do II? Now here
is the point. We have Carried you
along during the past year. and here
is q new year opening up. when you
probably will want more credit. Dc
you expect Il, with the old account
still unpaid?
We r going to give you up te
March LIST to settle. and accounts no,
paid by then viii be given our attorney
with full instructions TO collect them
any way possible, regardless Of per,
son or account. This applies to &C
counts Of 1915 and older.
Bottsford Lumber Co.
,. J. wsbsr. Mgr
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

M. e. church, Sunday, February II.
1917, preaching service. II a. m, SER
mon subject: Subtle Influences"
Sunday School at 1900 m. Epworth
League at Z p. m. At the evening SER
vice the Rev. w. 8. Sheppard. d. ID. OF
Mitchell, 8. D., Distrist Superintendent
OF the WATERFOWL District will preach
On Monday, February IL. at $3.50 p. m
at the church the members Of the
quarterly conference will meet to
transact business for the first and Sc.
ond quarters.
Robert e. Tarleton, Pastor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Bill has been introduced In the
South Dakota Senate proposing q full
survey OF the Missouri River to md
what the water power possibilities are.
particularly at the Big Bend. in Ly-
man county. IS miles below Pierre. II
has been estimated that enough power
could b generated at this point alone
20 light the whole state Of South Da-
kota with electricity. besides furnish
ing abundance Of power. One thing
also suggested Il the location OF .
government nitrate plant there. With
al this natural power right in our
mldaf. n 4 wise to let Il lie dormant,
~han, the ezpenditurs o. = small
eompared With The great amount
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Some loss Of stock has been report
ed from last Wednesdays and Sun
days storms. Wallace Collins lost
six head Of cattle. Joe Clouse lost sew.
eral head Of cattle and two or three
horses, VIM. Spicer lost a three year
old bull. Ed. Johnson lost one COW
Wess Ping one COW. Most of these
losses were caused by being smother
cd by snow drifting into the cattle
sheds.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

A committee composed OF Harlan
Woodruff, p. H. Coquillette, and C. M
weiblen circulated a petition Tuesday
to bring to a vote at the city election
in April, the question of a levy for the
support Of a band for the city of MIL
Ter. The petition was readily signed
by more than the required number,
and there is not a doubt but what II
will carry when brought to q vote.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Bills are out for a sale to be held
at the c. F. Brummund place. Febru-
airy, the seventeenth. This is the post
poned sale which should have taken
place last week. but could not be held
on account of the storm.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

OF power that could be produced, the
big Muddy" could be harnessed and
become a commercial asset to the
state. A survey Of the possibilities
would at least, be q good start.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

LANCE the eye man coming again.
At hotel Miller, a. m. only, February 8.
Come early. washington, p. m. Feb.
9th. I I you are nervous, have head
aches or don't see well, come in.
Save the children's eyes. Examina-
tions free. Largest exclusive eye
business in the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Com. J Fl. Wilson, OF Greenleaf. was
transacting business in Miller, Tues
day and Wednesday. He reports deep
drifts and almost continuous storms
for tn past week in his ne~ighborhood.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

February the second was ground
hog day. The grounding made his
annual appearance. but due to the
fact the thermometer was too low for
hts personal comfort, he did not lin
ger to gaze at his shadow, but retired
to the farthest recesses Of his hole
to sleep away six more weeks Of zero
weather.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Lillian Gish was one of Sarah
Bernhardt's Fairy Dancers. also a
star in the Birth OF a Nation. See
her in the Lilly and the Rose. Fam
GUS Players.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Miss Dorothy Hunt entertained
eight Of her little girl friends, Tues
day afternoon, at a party in honor Of
her tenth birthday. After refresh
ments the little guests enjoyed a
sleigh ride.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
Additional Local

J.. s. Stapp. OF Rockham, has a sale
advertised in this issue Of the Press,
which will take place the t~wenty-sev-
enth Of February. Mr.. Stapp is going
to retire from the farm.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Have you heard Mr.. Thos. A. Edi-
sons latest production? Come in and
let us demonstrate 1t to you. Collins
& Shaw.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
subscribers Outside County

A pencil mark across this par
agraph is notice that your sub
scription has expired. We
would be pleased to continue the
paper to your address upon the
receipt Of $3.50. II not promptly
received we infer that you do not
want the paper any longer, and
IL is stopped.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

An absolute recreation Of Miss
Heinrich's voice demonstrated at the
Miller Opera House. Tuesday. Febru-
airy 13.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Don't fail to read the announce
ment Of the recital by Miss Julia
Heinrich In this issue of the Press.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

All your grain and stock checks
cashed and your deposits guaranteed
at Citizens State Bank. II
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Bowling is a sport that cannot be
excelled. Try a game on our newly
installed alleys. l.. A. Smith.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Regular examination for Life Dip
Tomas. State and First Grade teachers
certificates win be held in the county
court room, In Miller. Feb. -. 1917.
beginning Thursday morning at 800
O'Clock. Jessie Moncur.
County Stunt. Of Schools.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Join our Victrola club a small pay
ment puts one in your home. Rhoades
Bros.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

There is only n best and that one
Is an Edison. Collins & Shaw.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Monday afternoon an employee OF
the C. & N. w. Railway arrived from
Huron and made inquiries concerning
the sewer and water facilities of Mil
Ter. and a survey was taken by the
same party Of the right-of-way just
west of where the present depot
stands. No information was obtain
able from any source as to the plans
of the company. Nevertheless. Mil
~lerites car not help but hope that
these activities are leading up to a
new depot for this thriving little city
Certainly n has been needed, for a
long time, and their employees and
public would appreciate an up-to-date
modern building.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
A SCREAM

You have seen Mary Pickford and
Bessie Mersereau and raved about
them and now ONE Margaret Clark,
their dainty little rival, who set the
world roaring in that great stage sue
cess Baby Mine, and now surpass-
ing all expectations and fondest hopes
in that Beautiful Photo Play 1.-THE
Wild Flower, the simple, trusting,
child Of the forest. Watch for her,
see her and love her. Coming soon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

The CITIZENS STATE BANK viii,
help you. Absolutely safe. Deposits
GUARANTEED. iStf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
MARQUIS WHEAT

Being earlier, Marquis escapes rust,
which attacks later varieties.
1t does not shell out and waste so
badly as Blue Stem, Red Fife, or
Velvet Chaff, during harvest. This
is true of it even when over-ripe.
The straw is shorter and sitter,
hence in a dry year it suffers less
from drouth and in a wet year it
suffers less from lodging.
1t contains lots of gluten and the
gluten is much superior to that of
any other wheat, therefore is a bet
ter milling wheat.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08

Is the variety which has the best
milling qualities and makes more
and better flour, therefore brings
the highest price to the farmers.
The elevators and mills will pay you
more because the wheat is worth
more. AS a rule, unless we have
just such a year as last year, MAR
OUTS brings better results because:
It natures from five to ten days
earlier than other wheat, avoiding
SO much danger from winds and
drouth. We may never have an
other year like last year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-08
MORE AND BETTER Ora

Safe farming is the best farming. First select the variety of wheat which is
best adapted to or soil and climate. Curt out the mongres and breed your
wheat up to its highest yielding and milling properties. Wheat is badly mixed.
Evening journal., 1917-09-12
CIGARETTES 81 EACH.
BULL DURHAM 81 BAG
This is Price in France,
George 0. Bailey Writes
His Parents
WILMINGTON BOY IN
ENGINEERING CORPS

Stationed a mile and a half from
the firing line somewhere In
France" George NJ. Bailey, son OF
George o. Bailey. OF No. "a East
Twed y-.hird street. OF the Bailey
Heating and Plumbing Company has
written TO MS parents stating that
he and others IN the American forces
abroad were craving smokes" Mr..
Bailey Is a member OF Company. +,
18th Engineers Corps. and the letter
received from him today, the first in
four weeks, was welcomed by his
parents.
Tie young engineer in his letter
stated that o cigarette costs 81 while
an ordinary bag Of Bull Durham to-
bacco, selling for , cents here, Is worth
"a in France. The tobacco sold iE
France. he stated, was not relisheG by
the Americans, and on receipt of'hls lot
ter Mr. Bailey shipped O large paD kagc
Of tobacco TO his son.
in addition 10 the smokes. the name OF
thu engineer with the forces abroad was
plhced on the circulation isl OF THE
EVENING JOURNAL by his parents and
he will be kept posted on ncw3 Of
his home town
Mr.. Bailey left here on August 2 and
in his letter he said that he could not
say where be was but he thought he
wolld be able TO return home In hire
months or a year.
Previous 10 enllsting in the cngi-
neers corps, Mr.. Bailey worked az HIS
trade as a plumber FOR the Bailey
Heating q Plumbing Co.
Evening journal., 1917-09-12
MASONIC FUNERAL
FOR /. B. M'INTIRE

The funeral OF Henry B. Mclntire.
who died al his home. No. i27 North
Broome street, yesterday. will be con-
Quoted on Friday, the services 10 be In
charge Of Oriental Lodge, A. 4. and a.
NJ. -itau .
Mr.. Mcintyre was at one time ldent-
fed with the progress OF the city, being
chief engineer ~ the Water Department
under city Council. from 1878 10 1882
inclusive. and was instrumental I'm the
establishment Of the Water Commits
sion. lie was the first chief engineer
under the Water Commission. holding
ofllco from 1884 to 1886. inclusive. When
a young man he followed civil engi-
neering and had charge OF the constitute
ton OF the railroad from Rolandsville
TO perryville.
He also had charge Of the construc.
tion of Cool Spring reservoir. and also
built the reservoir for Coatesville, Pa
. lie held various city positions, being a
member of Council at one time, and was
active IN the interest of the Democratic
party, having been chairman OF the city
committee for some time. When a
young man ne became member Of
/ COrinthian Lodge, No. %, A. Il. and A.
NJ. and withdrew with several others
and formed Oriental Lodge. No. ~ DO
being the first charter member and
serving as its first master for two
years. lie was also attached to several
other Masonic bodies, holding the tank
Of past high priest OF S. Johns Chap
] ter. No. {, r. A. NJ; past commando
I OF ST. Johns commandcl No. /. h. OF
/ Il. organizer of the order OF High Priest
q loot. ard q r.cmber Of Scottish Rites
( Consstory under the jurisdiction OF
Of New Jersey.
His wife llcd IN 1907. He Is sur
I viyed by the following Oh ldren.
Charles. Edward aud Cl ford Nc
In'ire. Mary. Ella. Alice and Blanche
McIntire Mrs. Edward J Elliott. OF
BridPevllle. and hrs Harry Hobbs.
OF Wilmington, and Mrs. Joan r.
Hyde. Of Wilmington. his sister Dur
the later years OF his life he held the
position Of accoun ant AZ the freight
department Of the T., b. and W r.
r. Company and was pensioner OF
the company ct the time OF his death
Evening journal., 1917-09-12
attorney General
APPOINTS STENOCRAPEER

Thomas Holland, OF Sixth and JEFF
ferson streets. has been appointed
stenographer for the office OF the At
torney General and assumed his rev
duties today. This appointment was
made under authority of recent rtso'
luton OF the Levy Court and will %
cilitate greatly the preparation Of
cases for trial before the courts. Here
after. the attorney generals ohice on
the second floor OF the county build
ing will be open from o'clock IN the
morning until 8 o'clock In the evening
FOR receiving complaints and tho trans
action OF other offlcial business.
Another change. which Will be much
more convenient, Is tho transfer OF
the office OF State Detective Frank w.
Mccoy from the basement, where he
has had desk room in the office OF
the sealer Of Weights and Measures,
TO one of the rooms in the attorney
generals suite. This, also was done
leday.
Evening journal., 1917-09-12
SOCIALISTS BALK new
French Cabinet PLAY

PARIS, Sept. I'm. Painleve for
mally reported to President Poincare
today that he had been unable to form
a cabinet. Tho President urged him TO
continue his efforts. He consented to try
again.
Presumably. Painleve's failure has
been due TO lack Of support Of the So
cialisls. 10 was this lack OF socialist
support which caused the downfall Of
the Ribot ministry.
Considerable surprise was occasioned
by Painleves announcement today.
Last night he had issued tentative
Cabinet list indicating selection Of two
and possibly three Socialist leaders. and
the Socialists had Professionally announe'
ed their approval
Evening journal., 1917-09-12
Soldiers INSURANCE
BILL SUITS House
Lower Body is Scheduled
TO Pass Measure
Today
LIBERAL SUPPORT
FOR ENLISTED' MEN
W The United Press.

WASHINGTON. sept. l2.-The SOL
iier insurance bill, declared by House
'eaders TO be the most generous measure
.Ner passed BY government TO aid its
lighters. is scheduled TO pass the House
today. Financial help is given the ma
tons defenders under three headings;
Direct payments 70 dependents up to
$50 n month. while the bread winner Is
az the front. Lifelong pension TO every
man injured or diseased in service, or
to the dependents Of may killed.
Life insurance policy, far below cost,
TO every man.
Under family aid, the following pay
ments are TO made by the Government;
To q wife. SIS a month; with one
child. So; with two children. $3.50 a
month: each additional child s..
To a motherless child, S. a month (;
.wo children. $3.50; three, $50: four,
l20; each additional child. IS.
One parent. $40: two, $40; for each
dependent brother, sister or grand
hid. s..
To insure this government aid 20
ais family. the soldier must pay SIS
month TO their support himself A
divorced wife will not be paid to ex
,eed her alimony.
For the soldier who is killed, or in.
appreciated for work by injury Or dis
ease, these payments are guaranteed
or life:
Death-to widow. $50 a month. with
one child. sac; with two children. $50
and - for each additional child. TO a
moiherless child, So; two children
SO: three. s35, and so for each addl-
tional child until they are IL. To a
widowed mother, $50. Total disability
to single men-si0 q month; with
wife $50: wife and one child, 500: with
,wo or more children, SO. With one
notherless child. $50; for each add
tionol child, $40. II there is also &
widowed mother, $40 a month goes e
her n a nurse or attendant Is requir
d. 500 month additional.
Partial .sability-Amounts pro
Dortionate to those given for tota
disability according to the serious
ness OF the injury
Men IN this class may go TO 4
eschOol on their regular soldiers
salary and learn trades at which they
IAN work.
II they die from the injury afte
leaving the army funeral expense
~ 800 will be paid. The insurance
section OF the bill entities a man t.
take out life insurance up TO $1,000
year. at IS a year This may b.
paid by the man or by his intended
1enehc.aries.