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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-11
PLEADS GUILTY UNDER
THE MANN ACT

George Reisinger, a young man from
Wisconsin pleaded guilty in federal
court yesterday of taking Anna Clip
per from Beach, N. D., to Seattle for
immoral purposes. He was fined $500.
Reisinger stated in court that the
girl was an old friend of the family
and that he took her along with him
for company. Shortly after arriving
home the girl made complaint
against Reisinger.
The defendant lives in Wisconsin,
where he has wife and two children.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-11
w, X. LeaS Is New Fire Chief

W. R. Leas is Minot's new fire chief,
taking the place held by Justin Van
denoever who is now in the army. Mr..
Leas was appointed by the city COM
mission Monday night. He has been
connected with the Minot fire depart
ment during the past year and for five
years previously was driver in the fire
department. at San Marcos, Texas. He
is regarded as very capable young
man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-11
BEGINNING OF WAR ROMANCE

As cne cfo6p tfa1h bearing the Sec
ond North Dakota regiment passed
through Chippewa Falls, Wis, the SOL
der boys threw off notes, asking the
girls to write to them. The Chippewa
Falls Independent gives a list of the
soldiers making such a request and
states that the girls will surely write
the boys and hints that this will prob
ably be the beginning Of a number of
war romances. Some of the soldiers
threw off boxes of candy to the girls.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-11
GARD OF THANKS

We thank all those who so kindly
assisted us during the illness and
death Of wife and mother. We also
thank all those who gave flowers.
Sam B. Hanson and Children.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-11
CHAS. WEEDS SISTER KILLED
BY ACCIDENT AT LOS ANGELES


Charles Weed from northeast of the
city returned recently from Los An.
geles, Calf, where he was called by
the tragic death Of his sister, DR.. Fran
ces r. Weed. His sister, who was
practicing physician in Los Angeles,
attempted to cross street when she
was killed when struck by street car.
The deceased was known in this vicin-
ity where she had visited.
Six were injured, several quite seri-
ously, in bad automobile accident
that occurred two miles east of Dick
inson, the victims being members of
North Dakota Federation of Women's
clubs pleasure party, which was re-
turning from a trip to the Bad Lands.
The injured are: W. F. Burnett,
prominent Dickinson attorney, who
was driving, and who lay unconscious
at the hospital in Dickinson until mid
night, but at present is reported as
practically recovered; Mrs. Burnett,
whose collar bone was broken, in addi-
ton to which she was badly bruised;
Mrs. Crawford of Dickinson, wife of
District Judge Crawford, who suffered
scalp wounds and was badly bruised;
Mrs. Jones of Beach, whose injury con-
sists of sprained back; Mrs. Lowell
Of Beach, whose left arm was broken;
Mrs. Foster, also of Beach, who suffer-
ed general bruises. The accident was
caused by blowout while the car was
being driven at good rate of speed,
| it turning turtle and sliding on its
back for several feet. The car is
smashed beyond repair. There were
forty cars in the party and the injured
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
TWENTY YEARS
AGO TO-DAY
Items Taken from the Daily
Leader Files.

John G. Schmidt. father of Adolph
Schmidt, returned to his home at
Fond du Lac. Wis.
The Leland house has been leased
by Matt Rensch and Is being repaired
with new flooring, %papering and
painting inside and out.
Warren Towles, engaged at thresh-
ing. today suffered a painful injury
to his left wrist by having a pitchfork
tine thrust into 1t. severing an artery.
The total enrolment of pupils in
the city schools at the close of yester-
day. the first day that all the depart
ments have run this fall, was 43S. or
43 more than at the corresponding
date last year.
When the fire laddies got through
with their arduous work this morning
at the fire which destroyed the egg
house of j. Il. Turner. feeling pretty
tired and chilly. j. c. Coffey. of the
firm of Coffey & Larkin, did the
handsome thing by telling them all to
go to Kelley's restaurant and have a
warm meal at his expense, which
they did. 1t is needless to say the
boys appreciated the kindness.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
FOOD and DRUGS
PROSECUTIONS FOR NON-OB-
SERNANCE OF STATE LAW.

Vermillion, Sept. 30. - Special:
Butchers who have been using Just
a little" starch or other cereal prod
uct in their sausage will encounter
difficulties very soon unless they
comply with the pure food law and
display conspicuous signs telling
their customers that they use cereal
in their product. Food and Drug
Commissioner Frary has sent instruc-
lions to all inspectors to watch closely
for violations of this section of the
food law and to prosecute v~iolators.
A little starch goes a long way some
times as ii permits the addition Of
much more water than otherwise
could be added TO the sausage. and
water sold at the price of sausage
nowadays brings a fat profit. The
law permits the use of 2 per cent of
starch.
In spite of the unprecedented
amount of work required 10 inspect
the vast volume of gasoline and kero-
sene used in the state, inspectors of
the department have been able to
give time TO other work, and have
recently made a number of proseeu-
tions. During the past six weeks,
agents of the food and drug depart
ment have caused prosecutions To be
made of several druggists for selling
goods deficient in strength, a baker
at Garretson on account of an insan-
itary shop. a hotel keeper at Wolsey
sheets and pillow slips, four butchers
in Day county for using %insanitary
slaughterhouses. and soft drink deal
ers in Plankinton and Mitchell for
selling drinks which were not soft"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
Two DOLLAR wheat
HEAD OF BAKERS ORGANIZA-
TION FEARS 1T WILL HAVE
BAD EFFECT ON FARMERS.

Chicago. Sept. 21.-S. F. Melon.
aid, of Memphis, Tenn, president OF
the National Association of Master
Bakers. in addressing the convention
of the organization here, did not view
with u%nalloyed optimism the govern
ment minimum of So for the 1913
wheat crop. On this point he said
AS an artificial stimulant to
wheat production, congress proposes
to guarantee a minimum price of SO
for the 1918 wheat crop. At the
same time. congress delegates to the
farmer the right to hoard farm prod
ucts. These are conditions tending
to build up excessive bread costs.
The farmer guaranteed a SO mini
mum may quickly realize that a small
crop is easier to handle than a large
one.
"A high minimum without a max
imum price tends to defeat the thing
which the majority of the people are
anxious TO see. namely, a reduction
in the high price of wheat. With q
reasonable maximum price, the farm
er would know that he could not raise
a short crop and hoard for an abnor.
NAL price. but would know that If he
wanted a lot of money he would have
to raise a lot of wheat to get it,"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
PUTS OUT FIRE IN THEATER
Audience Cheers Soldier Who Pro-
vented Building Burning in
Texas.

San Antonio, Tex.-In the course of
the "5-1015-cent" theatrical perform
ance In a Houston street theater Sun
day afternoon, one of the actors had
died and had been stretched out
upon the "cooling board" with the con-
ventional candles at head and feet.
After the action. which was somewhat
rapid. one of the actors, alone, stood
before the audience and sang. Soon a
candle fell from its position and lay
burning on the sheet that lay over
the dead person.
In the commotion that quickly fol-
lowed, civilians whistled, called. stirred
about and motioned to the singer to
put out the flame. A soldier, however,
mounted the stage and put out the
fire with his bare hands, receiving a
hearty cheer from the audience.
And the singer continued his song.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
To GIVE RED CROSS ID
President Calls on School Chill
dren to Give Their Help.
IN Proclamation Wilson Asks Them
To Join Junior Organization and
Thus Assist in War.

Washington, Sept. 90. - President
Wilson has issued a proclamation
calling upon the school children of the
nation to do their part In the war by
joining the Junior Red Cross to assist
In the mercy work of the senior organi-
cation.
President of Red Cross.
The proclamation follows:
ITO the School Children of the
United States:
"A Proclamation The President OF
the United States is also President OF
the American Red Cross. II is from
these Offices joined in one that | write
you a word Of greeting at this time
when so many OF you are beginning
the school year.
The American Red Cross has lust
prepared a junior membership with
school activities In which every pupil
in the United States can find a chance
to serve our country. The school is
the natural center OF your life.
Through 1t you can best work in the
great cause of freedom TO which we
have all pledged ourselves.
What Work viii Teach.
Our Junior Red Cross, will bring
community and to other communities
to you opportunities of service to your
all over the world and guide your ser.
vice with high and religious ideals. II
will teach YOU how to save in order
that suffering children elsewhere may
have the chance to live. 1t will teach
you how to prepare some of the sup
plies which wounded soldiers and
homeless families lack. II will send to
you through the Red Cross bulletins
the thrilling stories OF relief and res.
cue. And best of all, more perfectly
than through any of your other school
lessons. you will learn, by doing those
kind things under your teachers al.
r%ection, to be the future good citizens
Of this great country which we all
love.
And ! commend to all school teach.
ers in the country the simple plan
which the American Red Cross has
worked out to provide for your co
operation, knowing as | do that school
children viii give their best service
under the direct guidance and instruc.
ticn of their teachers. Is not this.
perhaps. the chance for which YOU
have been looking to give your time
and efforts in some measure to meet
our national needs?
WOODROW WILSON.
"prasi1pnt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
BABY R~AT1LESNAKES
A BROOD OF 10 BORN AT THE
STATE UNIVERSITY.

Vermillion, Sept. 81. Special:
Fifteen ~rattlesnakes, natives of the
University of South Dakota, are on
hand to welcome the freshmen at the
university. The infant rattlers were
born this summe and are the off
spring of a diamond back RATHER
from the Black Hills which is in the
cage of South Dakota snakes. The
university has a complete collection
of all specimens of snakes found in
South Dakota. but most OF the speci-
mems are embalmed In alcohol.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
STATE NEWS.

Carthage-While threshers were
al work on the farm of George Har-
rington. neal Carthage. sparks set
fire TO four stacks of wheat, which
were completely destroyed. Ii is es-
timatad that $50 bushels were burn
ed. The greater part of the loss was
covered by insurance.
Kadoka-Arrangements have been
completed for the opening of a new
bank in this city. O. T.. Stuart, for
merly cashier of the Farmers State
bank and later treasurer of Stanley
county. will have the management OF
the new bank. The board of direc-
tors is made up of leading men of
Kadoka and vicinity.
Lennox-M. ID. Plucker, a well
known resident of this vicinity. was
badly hurt and had a narrow escape
from death as the result of his auto
mobile turning turtle and pinning
him beneath 1t. He finally was res
cued by other men who appeared on
the scene. Fuckers chest was
crushed and several ribs were frac-
tured.
Arlington-In these days of siren
uous work on the farms and the
shortage of regular farm and thresh-
ing hands, many volunteers are going
from the towns to the country.
Among those who make III a thresh-
ing crew of II which is working near
Arlington are a minister, a lawyer, a
doctor and other professional men.
The clergyman is Rev. O. I. Ring. the
physician is DIR. Mann, of Indiana.
and Martin Rasmussen, of st. Louis.
is the student lawyer. The physician
is a thresher for the benefit of his
health and claims a gain of 10
pounds in weight during the past
two weeks.
Sioux Falls-In accordance with a
recent order of the commissioner of
Indian affairs. the Santee Indian
gency situated on the Nebraska side
ton Indian agency, on the east or
South Dakota bank of the stream.
have been consolidated under one
agent or superintendent. Supt.
Leach, who for some years has been
in charge of the Yankton agency will
in future under the new arrange
ments have charge of both agencies
and will look after the welfare OF the
Indians on both reservations. The
two agencies are among the most his
toric in the northwest.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
Delta Proving Bonanza.

Greenwood, Miss.-Land in the Mis-
sissippi Delta has doubled in value
within the last two or three years. A
few years ago land could be bought
for from $40 to SIS an acre. Some of
the same land two years ago could be
bought for $50 an acre. Today it is
selling at 800 an acre. In corr and
cotton some of the delta iand is pro-
ducing single crops that bring returns
Of from $3.50 to $500 an acre each sea-
son. Plantations Of 1000 acres have
been known to more than pay for
themselves In n year.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
WINTER WHEAT
SUCCESS IN SOUTH
DAKOTA.

Bookings, Sept. 21. Special:
Fall blowing for winter wheat is not
advisable according to a report just
issued by Manley Champlin and J.
ID. Morrison, of the State college ag-
ronomy department. Clean corn
ground, disked if necessary to permit
covering the seed, is better than fall
blowing, since the latter leaves ILL.
plants exposed 50 that winter killiua
is usually severe-even though the
wheat lives, it Is killed back to the
roots. thus delaying maturity.
The same report advises planting
more winter wheat i'm South Dakota
since it is as sure a crop as Sprihe
wheat in about three-fourths of the
state and has produced a higher aver.
age yield than spring wheat -
present. less than 10 per cent of the
1000. 600 acres i'm wheat is used for
the production of winter wheat.
Winter protection is an essential
consideration. In the northeastern
section of the state heavy grain stub
BILE single disked and corr stalks left
standing are valuable i'm some eases,
but they involve difficulty in secur-
ing a stand i'm the first instance, due
to lack Of conserved moisture in the
soil, and n loss i'm the second instance
because of the sacrifice Of corn stalks
which may be needed for feed.
The straw mulching method has
had a three-year successful trial II
the Eureka experiment farm. Old
straw is spread evenly at the rate of
about three tons per acre after the
wheat becomes dormant in the fail.
In the central section of the state.
represented by the Highmore farm.
fall survival Is obtained at least hali
of the time If winter wheat is seeded
in standing corn or in diskcd stubble
ground. Winter wheat has survived
on corr stubble five out of six years
in the eastern part of the state, rep
resented by the Brookings farm. lr
the area west Of the Missouri river.
good winter s%urvivals are obtained
more than half the time on summer
fallow and survival Is almost certain
in standing corn stalks or dissei
stubble land if the fall rains are suf-
ficient TO give the winter wheat i
good start.
Experiments i'm progress at tie
various farms i'm the state for several
years favor five pecks per acre as the
best rate of seeding winter wheat.
The best variety for South Dakota is
the Turkey. which is widely groWl
over the state at the present time.
Farmers who are unable TO obtain
sufficient seed in their vicinity
should write to the experiment assoc
citation at Brookings. asking for the
winter grain seed list. which has been
prepared to help handle the seed sit
uation. Other farmers who have a
surplus of seed should notify the see
rotary of the association at Brook
ings. stating the amount for sale.
where grown and when il will be
ready for shipment. A sample ounce
or two should also be mailed giving
an idea of its purity and quality.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
MUSCLE SORENESS BELIEVED.

Unusual work, bending and lifting or
strenuous exercise is a strain on the
muscles, they become sore and stiff. you
are crippled and in pain. Sloan's Lini-
ment brings you quick relief. easy to
apply, IL penetrates without rubbing and
drives out the soreness. A clear. liquid,
cleaner thar mussy plasters or ONT
ments. 1T does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. Always have n bottle handy
for the pains aches of rheumatism, govt.
lumhago. grippe, bruises. stiffness.
backache and all external pain. At your
druggist. % cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

No other cough medicine reaches the
spot" heals, soothes and relieves irri-
tating, hacking coughs like Foley's Hon
and Tar. RS. John Bournoville. Brus-
sells. Wis, writes: I've been using
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
years and recommend it for children.
will never be without it in the house"
Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

The readers o. his paper viii be
pleased To learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able 20 cure In all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. HalTs Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitution disease. requires a con
Ftitutional treatment. Halls CaLarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing It's work. The prOprietors have go
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer one Hundred Dollars for any
case that IL fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address. II. j. Cheney
y Co, Toledo q Sold ny all druggists.
f5c. Take Hail r'Hmtiy Pills for con
s~tfpsttou.-acN
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

Bowe' regularity Is the secret of good
health, brlght syes. clear compilations.
and DR.. king $ New Life Pills are n mild
and gentle laxative that regulates the
bowels and relieves the accumulated
wastes without gripping. Take a pill be-
fore retiring and that heavy head, that
dull spring fever feeling disappears.
Get DIR. Kings New Life Pills at your
druggist. 25 cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

The change from outdoor activity of
vacation time to the quiet of regular
employment sometimes makes one feel
heavy and stuffed up" uncomfortable
and bilious. with a mean headache and
coated tongue Foley's Cathartic Tab
let's give prompt relief from these re-
suits of Indigestion. Mild and gentle,
but sure. Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
Tank Steamer Bouvet Sunk.

Paris. Sept. 20.-The tank steamship
Bouvet was sunk in the Mediterranean
Sept ~ being in collision with Tie
French passenger liner Orenoque.
There was no loss of life. The Oren-
oque. although damaged, reached the
Algerion coast
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
King Visits U. S. Destroyer.

London, Sept. 20.-King George
boarded and inspected an American de-
stroyer during a visit to the Clyde
%shipyards.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
OPPORTUNITIES ron OLDER MEN

Because of the war many positions
formerly filled by young men are open
to older men. A mans kidneys may
make him unfit for hard labor or clear
thinking, may make him old before his
time. for poisons retained In the system
''slow him up" physically and mentally.
Foley Kidney Pills tone up weak. disor-
dered kidneys. Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
WORMS HANDICAP Youz CHILD

Worms drain the strength and vitality
of children. making them dull and list.
less. Their power to resist more sa-
rious diseases is reduced and energy and
interest in play IL lacking. Kickapoo
Worm Killer Is q mildly laxative rem
edy In candy tablet form that children
like to take. 1t kills and removes the
worms and let's your child grow strong
and healthy like other children. Don't
let your child be dragged down by
worms Full directions on the box. At
ell ~druggists. Is cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

Nothing makes a person feel old
quicker than disordered kidneys. They
cause aches and pains all over the body.
A. w. Morgan. Angola. La, writes: "Oh.
| suffered with pain in my back. | am
43 years old. but / felt like a man 80
years old. Since / TOOK Foley Kidney
Pills feel like l did when l was 81"
Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

'''oi '.'.' .. . . .9GZ0,GJ4.4l
state of South Dakota, County OF Lake.
!, III. w. Mitchell, cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
II. w. MITCHELL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of September. 1917.
WILLIAM ROHRER. Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
Is. V. MITCHELL.
GUY II. MITCHELL.
Directors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
Moorhead Operator slain BY Bandits.

Moorhead, MINI, Sept. 20.-George
Sheffield. operator at the Great North
ern railway station in Moorhead, has
been shot and instantly killed by
masked bandits when he declined to
obey heir commands to hold up his
hands and instead. pointed a revolver
at them. The bandits fled with s45
from the cash drawer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

its stomach" No one has ever dis
puted his wisdom, so il must be right.
II any further proof Is needed, to con-
vince Doubling Thomases," a visit to
any army camp at mess time will dis
solve all contradictory opinions. All
ers, so II is little wonder that they are
all great eaters. Uncle Sans grub
is good, but it must be plentiful and
the supply must be on a huge scale to
feed the million or more men Uncle
Sam is to train and place on the bat
tlefield in France.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21
NEW RUSSIAN REPUBLIC
WELCOMED BY ARGENTINA
President of Red Cross.

. 5uenos Aires, Sept. 2o.-Ar-
: gentina has recognized the new
: republic of Russia. President
: lrigoyen has signed a decree to
. that effect.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

of Dakota State Bank. OF Madison. S.
D., at the close of business on Septem-
Der II. 1917. Date Of cali by examiner.
September Is. 1917. Date Of report by
bank. September II. 1917.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-21

Report of the condition of the First National Bank. at Ma
South Dakota, at the close of business on September III. 1917.
RESOURCES.
1. a Loans and discounts Except those shown on b and