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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-04-05
HIGH PRICE OF BINDING THYME AVID y

The grain farmers of the United States seem destined be
obged to theh ghest price for binding Irvine this year
ever PAID and thep rice demanded may high as 1
20 cents pound the Moscow Post It is charged thot
the advance In price which has than doubled
IS due to organization formed in Yucatan Mexico where
the sisal fibre grown called the Comision Reeuadora
which American dealers aege is monopoly without single
competitor This charge supported by the report
mtee of the United States senate which the
Irvine and fibre situation last year.
The following extracts from their reports 'sThe evil
dence before committee this rise in the price a
quoted by the Comsion Regulator it's New York Office
anc these successive in the price of fibre
dictated by this commission the spring of 1916 will I'M
doubtedy exert remarkable influence price of binder
twine for the harvest of 1917
There evidence showing that the American man
uacturer responsible for the price binder tw
but the contrary it concusivey shown the price
is based the cost of the material The testimony also
shows that the manufacturers Irvine have not made an
orbitant profit twine.'
Ten years ago ssal selling at about cents pound
The American consul in Yucatan report to the department
OF stated that at that price the growers realized
profit of rs cent of the selling price, showing that the
cost OF production 25 per cents per
pound Ii it is conceded that the cost of production has
doubled would still be long from accounting for the
difference between the old price and the by natural law
and cannot be accounted for apparently except
of monopoly.
The investigation discussion and the allegations made
against the Reguaora Comsion compelled it to enter
upon campaign of defense in the United States This las
taken the form OF buying advertising space newspapers
trade and agricultural journals which labored
arguments made They claim the comision
operative association farmers organized for protection
against former spectators and American mdden who ere
vousy controlled the market and fixed the price which they
would buy the fibre and had accumulated fortunes
That this organization has succeeded in eliminating the mid
dema and the net proceeds divided between the grow
They Justify the high price by the increased
OF production higher paid for labor and that is
out OF proportion higher received by American farm
ers for their grain They aege that the
in 1916 sold for about $4000OO00 and that all Of that sum
except 81 100000 to the United States from the sa
growers for food clothing and other life bought
IN thsc ountry They also alege that Manila hemp com
with ssa and that the price of the latter has not adj
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-04-05

vanced to greater extent than the former As matter Of
however, wei known by every grain farmer very little
binding Irvine used in this country Manila but nearly
all is OF ssal. Manila is made into rope
1t alleged that the Reguladora Comson is financed by
american bankers and that they receive commission of
$z liz cents bale In addition to interest loans As
at least million bales produced Yucatan it will be
seen that this alleged coision amounts large I'm
less some way is found reach this monopoly and destroy it,
the American farmers to be up against it.
In the final analysis will be the American who
viii be obliged to bear the extra cost of binding wne
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-04-05

81. E. Kelly in New York SUM
The sun, the moon, the myriad stars.
All pour their glories on the earth.
80 sons OF every race and cline
Add to our Union s force and worth.
We blend as one,
We work as one
We love as one
Fair Liberty;
And meath our rainbow flag of hope
we boldly carve our destiny.
We hold on high the olive branch.
And yet with laurels deck our sword.
We offer peace to all the world,
But look on Freedom as our ward;
We stand as one,
We guard as one
We fight as one,
If need be; die, -
That over this loved land of ours
Our Union flag shall fly.
Come to us with trump of war,
come to US with a kings command.
Come to us with your anarchy,
Again will flash our battle brand:
Wen charge as one,
Wen strike as one,
Wen die as one,
AS in the past.
90 let the lesson we have taught
10 kings and tyrants be the last.
but come to us with scourge torn back
but come to US with tear burned eyes,
but come to us with loyal hearts.
You II find our flag of mercy flies;
To God as one
We kneel as one.
We pray as one,
That war may cease,
ana tnat the sun, the moon, the stars,
May shine on universal peace.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-04-05
THE RIGHT KIND OF PREpAREDNEss

Josephus Daniels has and time again that o
American navy completely manned truthuy saws the
caldwell Tribune He has said Investigations in
paper interviews and in magazine articles The yaporngs of
the administration early few days ago Josephus issued
hurry call for $4,000 the navy These men
needle bad We hope and pray that they will be forthcoming
without delay. g
The and navy of the United States could be recruited
rapidly President Wilson would first reorganze his cab
Justification not the American people have no conf
dence in Daniels Baker McAdoo Bureson These four
men at least should be removed from Office The sooner If Is
done the quicker will the country be prepared
We asked to stand behind the President All of rs
wiling to stand behind the President not many care TO
stand behind Daniels and others the cabinet 1t is crime
that when the country facing such grave crisis that the
military and navy departments should be under the direction
and control of such men.
President Wilson has been assured of the hearty
OF the entire country Why he avail himself of that
support Why does he not get his mind into that attitude to-
ward the country that he expects the country to assume TO-
ward hmf Why does he not arise dignity of his Officer
to the gravity of the suaon the patriotism of trua
1t would be matter for the President to
ask the experience brains and patriotism of all parties 70
come to his assistance this crisis There would be such re-
in the history of the country r.
quite as important that Mr. Wilson into the right frame
OF mind it is for the of u.s. It probable reat
important he is freighted with the responsbItv
The story that Nose Alexander such rank ++
ne refuses to issue notara commissions to other than Dem
ocratc applicants is probably He is however tba
rankes that ever held the office of governor Idaho Every
thing is Democratic around the house from the
todian OF the cuspdores top female senographer who
too young to vote must show Democratic pedigree back ~
the third generation or vacate.-Nampa Record.
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saying that it did not lead him desire war; any more
belonging to fire department ncines man to be an in
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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Contest Case Settled.

Alexandra According to recount
of the ballots cast at the last general
election held in Hanson county, made
before Judge Frank b. Smith at a
special term of the circuit court held
in this city, Auditor b. III. L~indekugel
received a majority Of nine votes, in
stead OF three. over his opponent, j.
H. Dobson, as was decided by the Of
fetal canvass Of the election returns
last fall. The election contest brought
by Mr.. Dobson against b. II. Lin
dekugei for the office of county aud
itor has twice been before the supreme
court of the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Railroad swindler Arrested.

Waubay.--Frank IL. Henderson,
whose arrest at Bowbells, N. d., is
announced in dispatches from that
place, he being charged with obtain
ing money under false p~retenses from
farmers whom he had interested in a
proposed railroad to be known as the
Dakota & Northw estern railway. is
known to many in South Dakota. Only
O few months ago he was very active
in the promotion of a railroad which
was to run from Huron to Duluth, by
way of Waubay. He made his head
quarters at Waubay for some time.
It is moi known how much o he
secured in South Dakota before going
to North Dakota to work a railroad
construction proposition in that state
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
EXPLOSION IN HOME
VARIOUS THEORIES ADVANCED
AS TO CAUSE or THE MYs-
FERROUS AFFAIR.
HAPPENINGS oF THE STATE
What Is Going on Here and There
That is of Interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Da-
kota and Vicinity.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
WoonSocket.-The fine modern
home of John Privet, who lives six
miles southwest of this city. was badly
damaged by an explosion of uncertain
origin. The family was awakened by
an explosion that shook their home
from cellar TO roof. Mr.. Privet, who
was asleep on the second floor, was
nearly thrown from his bed. Near
the foot Of the cellar stairs were two
galvanized iron tubs, nestled, and in
the top one something was blazing
fiercely, the blaze reaching to and
scorching the woodwork overhead.
The fire was extinguished before 1t
had done any damage.
An examination disclosed the fact
that the home vas in a sad condition.
Bat little damage was done in the eel
lar where the explosion evidently took
place, but the entire house from the
FIRST floor to the roof was badly racked
and damaged.
The theory is advanced that because
of Privet's anti-German stand since
the inception of the war in 1914, the
explosion is the work Of a pro-Ger-
man. But the preponderence of the
evidence indicates that escaping gas
was the cause. The house is lighted
by a hollow wire gasoline system and
was used the night before for the
first time in several months, the lights
burning until 2 o'clock in the morning
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
FREEZES HELPFUL TO SOILS
Aid PuIverixe Broken Ground, Cause
Particles - crumble and vege-
table Matter to Break.

There is considerable advantage In
severe freezes during winter. While
cold weather makes expenses some
what heavier unless the farmstead is
well arranged for comfort, both for
man and animals, the soil is always
benefited by freezes.
Farmers readily recognize that after
hard freezes the soil Is In better on
dition. Freezes help pulverize broken
ground; they cause the particles to
crumble, vegetable matter to disinte-
crate and break down. There is also
considerable check to the increase Of
insects. Many insects In the pupa
stage r killed by very cold weather
and this means less increase the fol-
lowing spring and summer. However.
there are some that stand very low
temperatures without injury.
The best way to get the full benefits
OF winter SHOWS and winter freezes is
TO have the land broken.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Kills Horses for Fun.

Pierre.-Ranches along Grand river
in western Corson country are trying
to locate a man whose especial delight
appears to be In killing horses. In
the past few days IA head OF fine
prairie, all having been shot by some
person or persons. A close watch is
being kept in that section OF Corson
county, and if the "a who is COM
hitting these depredat!ons is caught
at his work there will be a lively
time for him.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

breeds. To these should be added the
Hamburg, Houdan. the Redcap. and
possibly some others. They all lay
white-shelled eggs,
The most commo varieties Of Leg
horns are white, brown, buff, black
and silver, and some of these color
varieties are again subdivided into sin
gle and rose-comb species. The White
and Brown Leghorns, r the most
widely bred, and they were the first
varieties known.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
cream Can injured Spectator.

volga--Miss Kathryn Lehman.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Lob
man. living on a farm neal the village
Of Como. was the victim OF a peculiar
accident. She was struck and badly
injured by a cream can, which was
thrown from a moving train. Her
father and herself were standing on
the depot platform at Como when the
baggageman of an incoming train
commenced throwing empty cream
cans 10 the depot platform before the
train came TO a stop. 1t was one OF
these which struck Miss Lehman with
great force. II is probable that a
damage suit will result.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
known to Be over Century.

DeSmet.-Mrs. Nora Callahan, who
died at the home OF her daughter.
Mrs. Ann Farrell, a well known resi-.
dent of Kingsbury county. is believed
TO have been 107 years OF age at the
time OF der death. This mate her
the most aged person in the state. The
family records relating TO births and
deaths are not complete, but contain
enough to indicate she has passed the
century mark by seven years.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

ducers is 2f,53S.S pounds of milk.
The ten highest butterfHt producers
among Ayrshires range from 955.58
to 744.73 pounds. with an average, for
these ten, OF 1854 pounds of butter
fat.
Brown Swiss Records.
In the Brown Swiss breed the aver
age of 1870 cows that have completed
yearly records for the registry pro-
dution Is 10,86S.7 pounds Of milk, test
Ing 1896 per cent, amounting to 433.45
pounds of butterfat. The ten highest
milk producers of the breed range
from 19.480.6 to 16,406.7 pounds of
milk with an average, for these ten, Of
17.372.2 pounds. The ten highest but
terfat producers of the Brown Swiss
range from 79S.16 to 647.30 pounds,
with nm average for these ten Of
683.72 pounds Of butterfat.
Guernsey Records.
In the Guernsey the average OF 1900
cows that have completed a years rec
ord for advanced registry Is 8,934.33
pounds of milk, testing 400 per cent,
amounting to 446.01 pounds of butter
fat. The ten highest producers of this
breed range from 24,008 to 17,297.51
pounds of milk with an average, for
these ten, of 1880 pounds Of milk.
The ten highest Guernsey butterfat
producers range from 1,098.1S to
910.67 pounds, an average for these ten
of 976.75 pounds of butterfat.
HoisteIn Records.
Among Holsteins, 1920 cows that
had completed a yearly record for adj
vanced registry averaged 14,622.7
pounds of milk, testing 3.424 per cent
butterfat, amounting to SCOT pounds
of fat. The ten highest producers of
this breed averaged from 31,246.9 to
2S,S26.4 pounds of milk, an average for
these ten of 29,S9S.34 pounds Of milk.
The ten highest Holstein butterfat
producers averaged from 1,205.00 to
1,017.28 pounds, an average for those
ten Of 1,090.89 pounds of butterfat.
Jersey Records.
In the Jersey breed, the average Of
5,244 cows that had completed yearly
records for the registry Of merit was
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Mitchell.-A crowd estimated at
more than 1000 persons gathered in
the municipal auditorium for the first
community song gathering. Patriotic
songs and popular ballads by the
audience and solos by local musicians.
all sung ia a band accompaniment,
made up the program. The venture,
which had been criticized in many
quarters, was voted a complete sue
cess by those attending. It Is ezti
mated that the crowd eduailed
thar one-fourth OF the total ropula-
tion Of the city
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

WINTER RULES.

Protect your animals from the
cold. This will make them more
comfortable, and will save you
feed.
Stop the holes in your barn.
Board In your tie-up.
An old horse, especially. like
an old man, feels the cold.
Blanket your horses on frosty
nights in the fall, when their
coats are short.
Give your horses and cattle a
good bed. Bedding Is cheap.
Water your horses at least
three times a day. The stomach
of the horse is very small.
Punctuality In feeding and wa
tering the stock Is very impor-
tant. They will worry and lose
flesh If kept waiting beyond the
regular time.
A good grooming costs no
money, and Is equal to two
quarts Of oats.
A horse cannot thrive on hay
alone. He needs oats or corn for
strength; and grass, bran or po-
tatoes to keep his bowels right.
Keep your horses feet soft,
and have him shod often. More
feet are ruined In the stable than
on the road.
Do not degrade your family by
using a lame horse.
XIII the WORKOUT or incurably
lame horse. If you sell him, the
money that you receive is blood
money.-Boston Work Horse Re-
lief Association.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Champion Woman Hu.ker.

Sioux Falls. A. Cole, O farmer
Of the Tyndall territory, reports that
he has developed the champion young
woman corr husker Of South Dakota.
She Is Miss Rose Kreycik. who in a
period of Is days husking corn on
the Cole farm husked an aggregate Of
S67 bushels. or an average Of nearly
So bushels per day. She also unloaded
her own corn each day. Many of the
expert male huskers have made little
better than that OF Miss Kreycik.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Donations Contrary to Law.

That boards of county commission
ers have nc license of law to donate
sums from the county treasury for the
support Of the Children's home is the
purport OF an opinion just handed
down by Attorney General C. C. Cald-
we'll. For a number of years II has
been the practice Of many counties in
the state to appropriate sums rang.
ing from 500 to $500 for the support
of the home. Recently William H.
Glynn, states attorney for Hutchison
county raised the point that such an
appropriation would be illegel and he
referred the matter to the attorney
general. who has handed down the fol-
lowing: Section 1. article XIII, of the
state constitution, prohibits the state
or any county. township, or municipal
lty from loaning or giving its security
or making donations to or in aid OF
any private institution of this kind.
| am aware of the worthiness of this
institution to receive donations for its
support. but unfortunately the public
funds cannot be donated for private
purpose of this kind. Under this pro-
vision of the constitution, former At
torney General Pyle, in an opinion
foundn on page 259 of the attorney
general report for 1899 and 1900, held
that chapter so, laws of 1889. authoriz-
ing the donation Of rock Dr. stone by
the state penitentiary to this same in
stitution was unconstitutional and
VOid
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Drift Artesian Well.

Ipswich.-Drillers at a depth Of L.
275 feet have struck a good flow OF
water In an artesian well sunk for
the city. to increase the supply Of
water for fire protection and domestic
purposes. IT. is estimated that the
we'll has a flow of eight gallons per
minute. II has been decided TO drill
the We'll at least SO feet deeper. where
1t is expected al even stronger flow
will be struck.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Lennon to Rebuild.

Lemmon.-Practically every bust
ness firm in Lennon burned out in
the recent /. w. w. incendiary fire,
which destroyed 100000 worth OF
buildings and merchandise, is prepar-
ing. to engage in business again at
once. Most OF tho burned buildings
will be replaced by fireproof struc-
lures and plans are being made by
the Palace Hotel company to build a
modern flreproof hotel to cost about
500. 900.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Report for Service.

Madison. Two students of the state
normal school in this city. Roland
Harding and Oscar ~Schebioom. have
been notified TO report for duty in
two different branches of the govern
ment service. The former will report
at Berkeley University in California to
qualify in the aviation corps, while
the latter has been appointed to a po-
sition in the department of m
at Washington, d. c.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
PRODUCTION OF DAIRY
Output of Five Breeds Given in
Farmers Bulletin.
Comparison Made Of Ayrshlre, Brown
Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and
Jersey-Hoistein Is Given
Largest Average.

The average production Of five dairy
breeds most generally known In the
United States is shown in Farmers
Bulletin No. 1913 Of the department of
agriculture.
For Ayrshire the average of the
2,59S cows that have completed yearly
records for advanced registry is 1855
pounds of milk testing 800 per cent
of butterfat, amounting to 377.51
pounds of fat. The ten highest milk
producers of this breed range from
25,329 to 1S,745 pounds of milk and
the average of these ten highest pro-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
PUT FARM
IN REPAIR IN WINTER

When housing the farm imple-
ments for winter make a list Of
repairs needed to put them In
shape for efficient service next
year. Order these repairs at
once and have them on hand
when needed. Such precaution
may easily save days Of delay
next spring. Materials are so
short that manufacturers viii
not carry more parts than seems
absolutely necessary. An order
placed now means that you will
not be disappointed next spring.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13

Yankton.-An important business
change is announced here. the selling
Of the big Quael Lumber company
yard. with the Thompson Yards com.
pany. OF Minneapolis. the purchaser
The regular force is 10 be retained
here in the local management. The
deal Is n OF the largest recorded
here in many years.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Milwaukee Improves Service.

Mitchell.-Announcement has been
made here that the Chicago. Milwau,
kee and st. Paul railroad had secured
two new engines OF the CO Mognl type
for the Mitchell-Murdo division TO
care for the greatly increased grain
and stock traffic. The engines are the
same as those used on t%rans-contin-
entail freight, and will be in use In two
weeks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
phone Company organized.

Winner.--At a meeting held 1t the
school house the Ideal Mutual Tele.
phone company was organized and the
following officers were elected: W. w.
Lenker. president: l.. F. Heller. vice
president. C. II Flint. secretary. and
A. G. Ivers, treasurer. Nels Ander.
son, w. C. Balfany and Frank Frank
were elected as q board OF directors.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
CHARGE is Dismissed.

Cayour.-Bloodhound evidence was
held TO be insufficient in the case OF
Robert Ellis. a farm hand employed
near Cavour. who vas arrested on the
charge of having started a fire which
destroyed the barn Of Harry o. Lind.
quist. two miles north OF Cavour. Five
horses were burned to death and a
large quantity OF grain. feed ana other
personal property was destroyed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-13
Gets 500 Damages.

Webster.--In the Day county circuit
court a jury tried the ease of Elsie
Falkner VS.. Matte Patterson. by
which the former sought to
damages of s25. 900 from the latter
for alleged SANDER. After hearing the
evidence the jury returned a verdict
awarding the plaintiff damages OF
500. The trial OF the case was holly
contested throughout.