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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25
COTTON PROFITEER|NG
Survey Made by Banking House
for the market" Shows
145 Per Cent. Profits.

The cost Of producing the 1918
cotton crop was 11.2S cents a pound.
The average price obtained for the
crop was 27.5 cents.
The cotton planters net profit on the
1918 crop was 1912 cents a pound,
or a little over 145 per cent.
These figures are furnished to the
market" by the banking house Of II.
f. Bachman & Co. of New York city,
one Of the largest cotton brokers in
the country. They are based on a sur
vey Of over 1000 cotton growing cOun-
ties in the South. The survey was
made by Mr.. James l.. Watkins, ST.,
formerly Chief Cotton Statistician Of
the U. S. Department Of Agriculture.
The 'cost" includes every possible
item Of expense, including even the
price of bacon and cornmeal, which
many cotton planters furnish their
negro labor.
The cost Of producing the 191S-19
crop, Just coming into the market, will
not exceed that Of the 1o17-1S crop,
as the Watkins survey was made this
year., after the 19l7-1S crop was pick
ed and marketed, since which time
there has been little or no increase In
any of the items Of cost. But the
191S-19 crop Is being sold at over 81
cents a pound. The net profit to the
cotton planter on this years cotton
crop will be very close to 200 per cent.
Yet a Democratic controlled Con.
gress refuses to fix a price on cotton,
despite the fact that prices have been
fixed for products Of Northern farm
ers and products of Northern mines
and factories.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

During the Spanish-American war,
when Mckinley was President, all but
six Democrats of the House opposed
the war revenue measure which issued
5000, 100000 bonds with which to
finance the war; all but seven Demo.
Gratis Of the Senate opposed the meas.
ure. Contrast that attitude with the
fact that the Republicans Of this Con
gress have voted, without division, In
support Of every war loan resolution
asked by President Wilson.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

The above is a photograph IF d letter (and envelope) sent by the Demo
cratic National Committee on September Is. 1915, to Mr.. Jno White. Lex
ington, ny.
the Democratic party organization a guilty Of being so base as o ques
ton the loyalty OF the Republican party Note what the Democratic Ma
onal Committee SAYS upon this point in the fourth paragraph
The letter IA ime Democratic National Committee wants financial con
tributions lat least Us large rs two years ago, when they had a campaign
fund Of millions. Hows that for udjourning politics in al loft Year,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

In all measures creating and main
tanning our armies OF victory now
chasing the Hun out Of France the
Republicans in Congress not only sup
ported the President, but took charge
OF his bills and led his fight for him,
because Democratic leaders In Con-
nc u.nnt hack IN him and fought the
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

mo peace that satisfies Germany
can ever satisfy us. 1t cannot be a
negotiated peace. 1t must be a die
tated peace and we and our Allies
must dictate it."-United States Sena-
tor II. c. Lodge, Republican leader in
Senate.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

tons unconditional surrender" or
'its arms and munitions, together with
its navy, to the United States and her
Allies in this war"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

Senator McCumber, Republican,
from North Dakota, member Of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons, Is father Of the resolution pledg-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

There Is no Mason and Dixon line
In the hearts Of the American people,
but the Democratic leaders in Con-
gress have drawn one In public legisla-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25
And this Is November,

Hallowene passed of very quietly In
Wood this year.
A vote for the Republican ticket Is
a vote for an economical conservative
administration.
You can put a stop the shameful
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

"Let the Germans talk to Foch. Let
them ask him for an armistice and
let Foch tell them how they can get
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-25

Bentnrraiir Natmnal Gnnunittfr
pt5RhsNENT NEAocDARtERs
A2e-AAi WOODWARD BUILDING

SV"G'O 49,
49, :. :-=-.-=- .uu 80.
~. --~ ~~"-- coP1sro@ L. Nlas
psr Mt. missr
pidn't tho donE Ion you gw the Democra 10 g. ional
COMMITTEES two years ago to hp reel et pres1d dent wilson
prove the best politie1 inwann you eer rAa|
AL investments. ina Inns YOli.ioI @es. have to b
protected.
you TO help safeguard tm Which 70 Won, thanks tt your help
AKA that OF ethors like You, two = N 9 go.
The Republicans r out to win Congress In this Fails
election That would Berlin think If the .arta n trt ion's
party met with national defeat" you Rd al tire balance Of
Us must aot permit this to occur.
7on't you 81 least curl cate your cor. ret Ion OF two yems
sp" Our records show that you aided to the az ONT Of $500.
ST. right down, TT. Units, I'D end Us y:ur check making
the contribution a. least as mich - you give before. md
much more 8 you ca afford.
know You want cur recoNs hp TO show you 60 one OF ts
pArty's an the AtninistrS ious exceptional ~a cont nuD
supporters.
Chairman Mccormick nd party ln ers herr In Washington
arc exceedingly anxious abut the situation. I want you to
be included among those can call to their atet len 90 having
shown, IN q substantial way, thu. you still have the interest
OF cur party and the Ahnin nerai OIL Of heart.
Here is az addressed evo 1ope. Te are looking conf
IDENTITY for an Immediate r9ly for our csPd gn nsdo re vey
you vto Will mako q little extra ar Hice to aid In .
difficult situation.
v.s sincerely yours.
Iexingt On, Ken. -, e. n
r.s. na you notice tho rs.fGrss7AA S6SsJ & fsins d .c.,oH, ne,
II indicate the hard fight e ore t ssknt.
IA voJ-a.x ~
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
stoker,s Act of Bravery.

In these days of .ndersea warfare,
when the blow is often struck without
warning, new danger is added to the
already hazardous tasks of the ships
firemen. Speed is an essential in
beating the U-boat, and this requires
constant work. Recently the bottom
blow valve of a boiler was carried away
on vessel of the United States navy.
One of the crew was Aloysius Fawcett,
a fireman, first class. With two others
he made his way through a steam-filled
fireroom and fought passage through
a hot cloud in the engine room. Here
he helped haul the fires at a critical
moment. The nerve and quickness of
the act saved the boiler and the YES
sci from serious accident. Faweett en-
listed in the navy in 1911, at Gin
cinnati.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
SAYS ANT IS "CHUcKLEHEAD"
Swedish Naturalist Now Comes For
ward to Destroy Insects Long-Es-
tabIished Good Reputation.

The ant has been greatly overrated,
in the opinion of Rich Eye, a Swedish
naturalist. Solomon set the fashion
with his famous admonition to the
sluggard, and the ant has been living
under false pretenses ever since. For,
as a matter of fact, it is a hopeless
chucklehead, and to consider its ways
is no way to become wise.
Mark Twain arrived at this conclu-
sion many years ago, and science now
joins hands with him in the person of
Mr.. Eye, who publishes the results of
a series of experiments with ants. He
disposes first of the insects supposed
uncanny power to recognize other ten
ants of it's own anthiI. Mr.. Eye wash
ed ants in ether, dipped them in liquid
gained by pressing a number of ants
from another hill, and put them back
among their own friends, who prompt
ly fell upon them and elected them.
He took ants so times larger than the
inhabitants of certain anthill, wash
ed them and treated them in liquid
pressed from ants of that hill, and
then placed them in it. The Lilliputian
insects did not recognize the giants as
invaders. Mr.. Eye concludes, there
fore, that the supposed remarkably
sharp recognitional powers of the in
sects are simply matter of scent and
inherited reflexes.
Ants removed from familiar path
bIunder blindly along, with no sense
OF distance or direction, until they
strike a trail made by themselves or
other ants. In many tests made by
Mr.. Eye the insects disclosed mo more
intelligence than is to be found in the
digestive processes of human beings"
In other words, he found nearly all
their acts are but movements by re-
fexes, unconnected with intelligence.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
You Can Now Eat
Your FaVorite Food
Without Any Fear
Kramer Says: ''Eatonic' Rids Weak Stomachs of
Acids, Gas, Heartburn, Food Repeating
and Stomach Miseries

What miserable feelings are caused
by an upset stomach That dull,
heavy, "bloated" sensation that follows
a full meal, robs good living of half
its pleasures. Is there any way out
for you sufferers with stomach weak
ness?
Yes; H. L. Kramer, the man who
originated Cascarets, has found sure,
quick, relief for indigestion, dyspepsia,
"sour stomach" heartburn, formation
of painful gases, FLOATING" ETC., etc.
He calls his stomach relief EA-
TONIC, and it certainly is making
wonderful record. Countless thous-
ands of people who formerly APP
preached their meals with dread, now
eat their fill of their favorite foods
without fear of the after-effects.
Mr. Kramer says: My EATONIC
tablets are the solution of the age-old
problem of indigestion and all forms
of stomach misery.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
HUNGER lower.

Food Controller Hoover said at a
meatless dinner in Washington:
1.-THE German food situation forced
on the great German offensive. The
hungry German populace was sick Of
the war and starvation. The kaiser
had to attack or knuckle under.
II heard a story the other day from
Germany.
"A cadaverous tourist was visiting
an ancient schloss or castle. After
wandering among the meats and don
joins and portcullises awhile, he said
to the cadaverous keeper:
"My guidebook informs me that
there's an ancient hunger tower here
tower where they used to starve
their prisoners to DEATH
Eyes, sir; that's right, sir said the
keeper This way for the hunger
tower, and you'll be just in time for
luncheon. You see, sir, it's been made
into a restaurant now"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

"EATONIC neutralizes the acids,
that form the painful gases, sweet
ems the stomach, and gives the gastric
juice chance to do its work as it
should.
ITO promote appetite and aid diges-
ton, take EATONIC tablets-One or
two after each meal. They are per-
fectly harmless. Eat them just like
candy.
"For distress after eating; sour.
'gassy," acid stomach, vertigo, nausea
and belching, and that wretched,
puffed-up. "lumpy" feeling, after over
eating; there is nothing to compare
with EATONIC Tablets"
All druggists sell EAT0NIC = soc
for a large box. Watch out for imita.
lions. The genuine bears the name
EATONIC on each tablet-guaranteed
to do all that is claimed; or IL your
druggists don't carry EATONIC-sead
to Eatonic Remedy Co, Chicago, III
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

her mouth, and when a woman smiles
to herself she's planning something,
and when a woman is planning some
thing, look outl
When she left that afternoon, the
Honorable Peter Hobb, following his
usual custom, arose from his desk and
bowed to her stiffly.
Goodnight, Miss Wells" he said,
gravely, just as he had done every
weekday night for four long years.
Goodnight, Peter Prim, you stiff
thingl" laughed Mabel Wells, as she
vanished through the door.
And he stood there in perplexed
wonderment gazing at the door that
slammed behind her, until a grin slow
ly spread over his sober face.
Funny thing-a woman ~ is what
he said. But what he thought was en-
tircly different. 1t had to do with
what his private secretary might be
expected to do under a given circum-
stance. Take kissing, for example.
But during the next afternoon the
Honorable Peter was out and his way
ward nephew strolled into his uncle's
private Office.
"Hcllo, fair one!' he greeted Mabel
Familiarity.
I'm glad you're here, Billy" said
Mabel. "Do you know that your
uncle's been trying to get me to marry
you?" she laughed. what do you
think of thatT"
Honestly" grinned Billy. 81 al
ways was lucky guy" And forth
with he reached out and caught Mabel
by the forearms.
Behave yourself, Billy" she was
laughing, when the door opened and
Peter Hobb entered.
Look here, Bill" he said, grimly, eff
you must hug my private secretary,
kindly arrange to do it after Office
hours!"
Don't be foolish, Peter" said Ma
bel, demurely. "He wasn't hugging me
at all. He was only trying to, the
fresh youngster. 1 am perfectly able
70 take care of myself as well as the
proprieties of the office, thank you
Now, Billy" she said, squirting up her
fine eyes and facing the nephew de-
terminedly, ''it's time you were help
| ing your Uncle Peter. You will re-
port to the foreman of the shipping
department at eight o'clock tomorrow
morning. Salary sixty dollars to start
IA month, that is. And no fooling
understand me-"
"Yours truly, boss" laughed Billy,
as he bowed low before going out the
door.
For a moment the Honorable Peter
Hobb stared at his secretary in amaze
ment, and then at the letter she had
written to his nephew, the one he haC
signed without reading.
'1Ie's a good boy" she smiled, "onl.
you were spelling him, Peter"
But Peter Hobb waved the subjec
of his nephew impatiently, and stood
over his small secretary stiffiy.
GA while ago, you know" he wa
saying, awkwardly, 81 was-I guess
was jealous of the cub, Mabel, deal
IL"
81 knew, Peter. II knew 20
were," said Mabel Wells, shyly.
While from the door, where Bill,
Hobb had returned to enter his bIon,
head for the last word, came sterl
voice:
Look here, aunty! If you mus
kiss my private uncle, kindly arrang
TO do 1t after Office hours"
And some such arrangements wer
subsequently made.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
Unfortunate seconds"

One of the superstitions Of En-
peror William II relates to the II in
his title. He fears that some time he
may be compelled to share the fate
of other Seconds" of whom a long
list could be easily compiled from the
pages of European history.
Among a few Of the unfO"tunates
was Richard II and Edward II, Ma
poleon II, Louis II of Bavaria, Alex
ander II and Nicholas II of Russia
and Abdul Hamid II of Turkey.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
AT LEAST HAD ONE REQUISITE
WouId-Be Bridegroom Wouldn't Have
to Trouble Camp Authorities to
Provide the Girl.
Place-Hostess mousse. Camp Dodge

Place-HOstess house, Camp Dodge.
Phone Ringing: This is the Hostess
house, Mrs. Dunshee speaking.
Voice from Des Moines-I am a
corporal from . Can you locate a
chaplain for me?
Mrs. Dyes, am sure | can, what
shall I tell him?
Volce-Well, want to get married
could I out there?
Mrs. Dyes, l can arrange every.
thing for you, but you must have a
license, and of course the girl.
Voice (wearily over the phOne)-
Well, the girl is all 1 have so far
Thank you good-by.-Y. NJ G. A. War
Work Bulletin.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot.Ease, the antiseptic powder to be
shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the foot
bath. It relieves painful, swollen, smarting feet
and takes the sting ont of corns and bunions.
Used by the American, British and French
troops, Aliens Foot=Ease is a certain relief
for tired, aching feet. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

The path that leads to happiness
often crosses a bridgeless stream of
tears.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
MAGIC! HAVE IT
ON THE DRESSER
coRNs STOP HURTING THEN
LIFT OFF WITH FINGERS.

Just drop little Freezone on that
touchy corn, instantly it stops aching
then you lift that corn right off. No
pain at all Costs only a few cents.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

Maybe the cheapest way to live is
TO chew nothing but words. But we
confess it's tiresome.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

Possibly the Iron cross" in the flu
ture may prove as glorious a badge
as a tick on a sheep.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
important TO Mothsra

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

Get tiny bottle of Freezone for
few cents from any drug store. Keep
it always handy to remove hard corns,
soft corns, or corns between the toes,
and the callouses, without soreness or
irritation. You just try it
Freezone is the sensational discov-
cry of Cincinnati genius.-Ady.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

W.n4aJ Men and women in honorable enterprise,
Wdulcu good pay. Send stamp and reference
in first letter. RAGGALA 3 BARNS, Wayeland, Ark.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

| Want to Hear From Owner Of a Farm
or unmproved land for sale. mrs W. Booth Pulaski la
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07

W. N. U, Salt Lake City, No. 2s--ts1s.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12
OUR DUTY AND PRIVILEGE.

Surely after witnessing El Centros demonstTa-
ton Of practical patriotism today there can be no
doubt in the mind of anyone to the sincerity and
of purpose of the people OF this city in their
determination to go over the top" today.
True patriotism, like charity, begins at home,
and ii is our duty and privilege citizens Of this
CITY, to that each and every Of us do our part
in subscribing this afternoon and evening the few
thousand dollars necessary to put FL Centre over
the top. We would urge with all possible force the
paramount Importance Of having your (meaning you
personally largest measure of support to the Fourth
Liberty Loan NOW.
The FL Centro Liberty Loan Committee began
campaign this afternoon for the specific purpose of
putting this city "over the top" Every property
owner every business man and woman, every adult
person who earns living in this city, should have
his or her name inscribed on the "honor' list.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

ed in Berlin as most adroit accomplishment. Ger
many knows it is going to be threshed; autocracy
understands that it is on It's last legs ana II "ouo
save what it could from the ruins
To trade with Germany at this moment might
elabilitate the Hohenzern dynasty and set 1t again
firmly on the German throne. The task Of civlllza-
on is to cast it off and for that reason we must g
on until Germany captuates as she will do, with
out conditions and without limitations me 81 sa1ey [e
of the world demands the complete %conquest o. tis
ni,itary-minded race Our victory must be OF the
kind where we alone shall prescribe what the condl-
tions of peace shall be-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

We saw man running up and down Main street
Yesterday looking for place to deposit ms peach
pit. Who says America, the most Wastetul OF ma
tions is not awakening to the value Of small things
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

AS we understand it, in order to send pack
age of tobacco to ones son, it is first necessary tor
him to secure q summons from Marshal Foch and
bill of particulars from General Pershlng
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

Lenine and Trotzky sold their country to Ger
many. but they found the delivery system had been
discontinued and Germany is too busy to go after
the goods.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

"Kaser's throne wabbles," says headline. Bill
will have to confine his drinking to near-Wuizburger
or he may fall out
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

Colonel Bryan says it does no good to curse the
Kaiser and then he wonders why people are not
talking about him any more
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

Gasless Sunday has made the streets of New
York comparatively safe. Broadway now is no worse
than No Mans Land.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

When the Yanks meet up with some of this Hun
treachery they make good" Germans out OF the Oh
tenders in mighty short order.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

Roosevelt says Buy bonds the way you clap"
But some people have more palm than cash, Colonel
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

Another Spanish ship has been torpedoed by the
Germans Now we shall see if the Dons have any
lime in their backbones.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

For one we are glad Copeland is in and Gorgas
is out We never could pronounce that name no
how"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

Possibility the Kaiser is thinking of coalition
cabinet on account Of the fuel shortage
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

And now they say the Kaiser
Thanksgiving day without Turkey
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-12

discontinued and Germany is too busy to go a1ter
the goods.
When the Yanks meet up with Some of this Hun
treachery they make good" Germans out of the OF
Tenders in mighty short order.
''Kaser's throne wabbles" says headline Bill
will have to confne his drinking to near-WulZburger
or he may fall out
Colonel Bryan says it does no good to curse the
Kaiser and then he wonders why people are not
talking about him any more.
Another Spanish ship has been tolpedoed by the
Germans Now we shall see if the Dons have any
lime in their backbones
Gasless Sunday has made the streets Of New
York comparatively safe. Broadway now is no worse
than No Mans Land.
Roosevelt SAYS Buy bonds the way you clap"
But some people have more palm than cash, Colonel
For one we are glad Copeland is in and Gorgas
is out We never could pronounce that name no
how.
Possibility the Kaiser is thinking of coalition
cabinet on account Of the fuel shortage
And now they say the Kaiser must eat his
THANKSGIVING day without Turkey.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-25
Coming OF
The Sunbeam
How to Avoid Those Pains and Distress
Which so Many Mothers Have Suffered.

Too much cannot be said for "A
wonderful preparation, familiar to
many women as Mothers Friend.
1t is more effective i'm it's action
than all the health rules ever laid
down for the guidance of eNpectant
mothers. 1t is an eXteral application
that spreads it's influence upon the
cords. tendons and muscles of the
abdomen, rendering them plant, and
they expand gracefully without that
peculiar wrenching strain.
The occasion is, therefore, one of
unbounded joyful anticipation and too
much stress cannot be laid upon the
remarkable in 4 uence which a moth
er's happy prenatal disposition has
upon the health and fortunes of the
generations to come.
The pain at the crisis is infinitely
less when Mothers Friend is used
during the period of expectancy for
the muscles expand easier and with
less strain when baby is born.
Mothers Friend is for external use
only, is entirely safe and may be mad
of your druggist. 1t is prepared by
the Bradfield Regulator Co, d. SS
them to mail you their Interesting
"Motherhood Book" They will send
il at once. without charge, and you
will find it very helpful DO not
neglect for a single night and morn
ing to apply Mothers Friend accord
ding to directions around the bottle
and thus fortify yourself against pain
and discomfort.