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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Snakes are Food Savers and
Harmless Varieties Destroy
Many Grain-Eating Rodents.

Snakes are valuable asset and
there should be campaign against
killing them. writes Gayne II. X. Nor
ton In American Forestry Maga-
zine. The article goes on to show
what the snake does for food conser-
walton by way of killing rodents and
insects, the greatest enemies to grain
that man knows. The public has be-
come acquainted with snakes as never
before, writes Mr.. Norton, because Of
the thousands who have been engaged
In the campaign for war gardens that
has been conducted by the national
emergency food garden commission.
"With this summer the millions of
war gardens have given the snake
popular interest. Tremendously In
creased tillage has brought people and
snakes together.
"Unless much education work Is
done the number OF snakes that will
be killed next year by the weil-mean-
ing but misinformed gardeners will be
very large. Our snakes are q national
asset worth many millions Of dollars
and should be conserved. The relation
1t bears to successful crops Is i'm
pOrtant-more important than even
the average farmer realizes.
Reptiles are not enemies. They
never attack unless In self defense Of
our 151 species, but II are poisonous
two species of Flaps, coral snake, and
Is species Of Crotaline snakes, the cop
perhead and moccasin, the dwarf and
typical rattlesnakes. On the other
hand the help rendered Is valuable.
The pests destroyed each year, espe-
cially the rodents that injure crops
and communicate diseases, roll up
large balance of good service In their
favor.
"Rodents are destroyers Of farm
products, cause loss by fire through
gnawing matches and insulation from
electric wires, and Of human life
through germ carrying, particularly
the bub?nic plague: They also destroy
eggs, young poultry, SQUADS and pig:
cons, birds and young rabbits, pigs
and lambs. 4 loss to Agsbaldry not
estimated In figures, but realized as
| extensive, is due to the killing Of fruit
trees by glrdling or other Injuries tc
the bark by species Of wild rodents.
AS destructive agency the rodents
have no rival.
'The gross ignorance regarding our
snakes causes slaughter Of all things
that wear scales and crawl. Farmers
should protect and breed the harmless
snakes rather than kill them. Many
European countries have protective
legislation"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Startling Defects Develop
in Rigorous Aviation Tests
for Air Service in Army

That a startling percentage Of men
now being accepted for air service
have hidden physical weaknesses that
may prove their undoing Is indicated
by new scientific tests that have been
made on a large number Of newly en-
listed airmen, says John AnsOn Ford
in Popular Mechanics Magazine. These
tests. which sreveal SO much Of vital
import for our armies, have been made
by Chicago specialist, Capt. Charles
Moore Robertson of the Medical Re-
serve corps, who has fitted up for the
purpose q cabinet In which each fiier-
to-be was placed and subjected to at
mospheric conditions identical, so far
as pressure is concerned, with those
obtaining in flying. the air being rare
fed by means Of powerful pump.
Each man was examined both before
and after being confined In the cabinet,
each examination consisting In taking
the blood pressure, ascertaining the
muscle tone by measuring the dura-
ton of one nerve impulse with dyna-
mometer and stop watch, and in re-
v0lving. the subject In plvoted chair.
The records show that the first ex-
aminations gave no indication Of the
condition that would exist after the
flight" over % per cent Of the men
proving unfit, according to these tests.
For this reason 1t is strongly cOntended
that most serious mistake Is being
made In accepting men for air service
merely on the basis Of a physical ex-
animation made without taking into
account the effect of sudden changes Of
air pressure.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
War Trenches, One of the
Most Ancient War Devices

The trench. consisting Of protec-
tive ditch with or without defensive
earth work In front, is one Of the most
obvious devices Of warfare and doubt
less one Of the most ancient. 1t is
mentioned in the Bible several times
and we are told that when David pur-
sued Saul and overtook him encamp-
ed, "Saul lay sleeping within the trench
and his spear stuck In the ground at
his bolster" Shakespeare knew the
military use Of trenches. In the play
Of "Coriolanus." laid In the time Of
ancient Rome, he speaks of the enemy
following us to our trenches" and
again Of 'our party to their trenches
driven" These and other quotations
that could be given show that trenches
are by no means a modern device. The
fighters Of old knew how to dig them
selves In. The modern trench is mere
iy an Improvement and elaboration of
an old device.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Big Increase In the Maple
Sugar and Sirup Production
In 1918 Over Previous Year

The maple sugar crop of 1913 In the
13 states, which include nearly all the
producing region, was 13,2709OO
pounds. and the sirup production was
49O5,2 gallons, according to the gov
ernment market report. The total Of
sugar and sirup, counting one gallon
Of sirup as equivalent to eight pounds
Of sugar, would be 52,512,50O pounds
Of sugar. The production in 1917 was
10,83s,650 pounds Of sugar and 1885,.
100 gallons Of sirup, both being equiv
alent to 45.127, 400 pounds Of sugar.
The 13 states covered by this report
produced about 90 per cent Of the to-
tai maple sugar and sirup in the CEN
sus year 1909.
The principal region of production
extends from northwestern Ohio
through New York to Vermont and In
cludes parts of Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts and Pennsyl-
vania. Outside of this region there
Is also production Of Importance in
the mountain country beginning with
the southern counties Of Pennsylvania
and extending through western Mary
land into scattered localities In West
Virginia; also in parts Of Michigan.
Wisconsin and Indiana.
The increased demand and higher
prices for maple sugar and sirup help
ed to cause larger number Of
trees to be tapped in 1913 than In
"a
200 trees were tapped In 1918, Of
which 15,6160O0, or 81 per cent, were
in the four states of Vermont, New
York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Weather conditions in the northern
part Of the sugar region, namely, in
New England, New York, Pennsyl-
vanla and Michigan, were favorable.
There were cold nights alternating
with warmer days. ">ss'.ssAsaS-s-a asastes
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
TO THE SISTER
"''.ss' ,xi.3sst y Ls~'sh;Si,

'''SA~"S"t~ ~~sA ~1h. w ~
You were only a kid. little sister.
When / started over the sea,
But you've grown quite lot since /
came here,
And you've written letter to me-
It's a secret, and we'll keep II well,
Your brother and you and the ocean.
And nobody's going to tell.
You were only a tot when I left you,
remember / bade you good-by,
And kissed you, q little bit flustered,
And you promised you never would cry.
But know that you cried. little sister,
AS soon as I'd gone out the door.
And did cry myself; I'm a soldier.
So don't ask me anything more.
think Of you often. kid sister
You're the only kid sister I've got
know you'll be good to your mother,
And I know that you'll help her q lot.
And whenever she seems to be gloomy.
You've just got to cheer her somehow,
You were only a kid to your brother.
But you're more than the world to him
now.
From Stars and Stripes. France.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
What Shall We Have to Eat2


Peanuts are wholesome, nutritious
and economical--three good reasons
why we should serve them In various
ways to save more expensive foods.
Peanut HASH.
Take cupful Of freshly washed.
shelled nuts, run them through the
food chopper, being careful to remove
all the thin, brown skins from the nuts
before grinding. Add one cupful each
Of boiled potatoes, cut fine, and one
cupful Of bread crumbs. Mix with
cupful of milk, season well with salt,
pepper. onion or parsley. Melt table,
spoonful Of sweet fat in frying pan,
add the hash and cook slowly until
well Drowned. Serve with currant
Jelly.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Baked Peanuts.

Shell unroasted peanuts. pour boil
ing water over them, letting 1t stand
until the skins are easily removed.
Place pint Of these in a bean pot
with two quarts Of water. season with
salt and paprika. cover and bake slow
ly until soft and mealy, which will re-
quire about eight hours.
Peanuts chopped or peanut butter
used with rice, adds the needed fat
to make well-balanced dish.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Nm. Ml44~sae
Beautiful French Toys.

"Afade in Germany" used to be tho
label on beautiful things that came out
Of Santa's pack. but now 1t is changed
to Made In France" Dainty little
French mademoiselies, stocky Breton
peasants. sturdy poilus, and American
soldiers, all kinds of queer animals
that would delight a child and wnn.
derful wooden scenes Of farmyaris ant.
gardens are the handiwork OF wounded
French soldiers and have been made
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16

went back to the coast and was pur-
chased by Connie Mack for whom he
shone with the bat. Higgins desired
a slugging ball club and purchased
Bodie from Mack and has had no cause
to regret It, for the chunky outfielder is
rapping the ball timely, Is playing a
nice game In the field and has not
been accused Of perpetrating any
''bOners" on the bases.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Some Postscripts.

A patent has been granted for
an egg substitute made chiefly
from thoroughly cooked yams.
Chiefly for roofing automO-.
biles, an imitation glass that re-
sembles cellulOid has been in
vented In Euorpe.
Recent government statistics
have shown that clay products
are being made in every one Of
the United States.
Drinking cups are made from
rhinoceros horn by natives Of
Supatra, who believe that they
counteract poison.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
This the Talking Nation.

It is said we aro nation OF takers,
because this country uses four times as
many telephones as all the rest OF the
world. And may be the charge Is true
for 1t Is the women who do most of the
talking over the telephone; men. as Q
rule, dislike to use the instrument.
Twelve mil,icn telephones are In use IN
s,the United States. Among the cities
seew York leads. with 100000.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Worldly Wisdom.

When passion is king, reason
is dethroned.
Any man who speaks nothing
but the truth is never garru-
lOus.
Politics may not pay, but most
candidates are compelled to
put up.
If Ananias were living today
he would not be considered so
much.
Every man knows how mean
his acquaintances are. but he is
never absolutely sure about HIM
self.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Ping Bodie Is One of New
York Yanks' Heavy Hitters
and Is Doing Good Service

Ping Bodie Is one Of the New York
Yankees heaviest batters. Miller
Higgins seems to be getting more
baseball out Of him than did any other
manager. Bodie was with the White
Sox for some time and was criticized
so extensively by the press and his
manager that he was unable to play
to the true worth of his talent. He
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Mothers Cook Book

Work and be happy from sun to sun.
For the housekeepers' work is never done:
But thank the good father for work to do
For the children's love, for the husband
true.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16

Blanch and chop two tablespoonfuls
of peanuts and fry brown In two table
spoonfuls OF fat. Mix together one
tablespoonful each Of chutney and
worcestershire sauce, two small picked
cucumbers, chopped, and salt and pep
per to taste. Add to the peanuts, then
spread on small squares of hot but
tered toast or fried bits Of bread.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Peanut HASH.
Peanut Irish Stew.

Slice thin six large onions and cut In
cubes an equal measure Of uncoOked
potatoes; cook until the potatoes are
half done; then add half cupful OF
finely chopped roasted peanuts and
cook until the vegetables are tender.
When ready to serve add half q cup
full Of peanuts cut In halves.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Eagles Of Olympus.

Eagle hunting Is a casual pa,time for
Mt least one allied aviator. Flight
Captain Mortureaux Of the French Sa.
lonika army. shot two while flying near
Mount Olympus. He landed, secored
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Appropriate Action.

"A friend OF
Jaggsby sent him
a case Of cham
payne and II fell
into MS wife's
hands"
"Did she score
him about itY"
"No, she just
kept Mr;nm."
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Paw, Take Shame to Yourself!

Paw, Tako Shame to YourseIfI
May (reading the newspaper)-I see
here where two fellers was arrested
while they were robbin' the same place
the second time.
Paw Iwith an exasperating grfn)--
BY gum, mats what I'd call repeatin'
rifle.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16

o'clock
of
because had special delivery letter the
Well
postmaster
Thame mail.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
SUMMER SMILES
Just Suspicious.

A senator said the other day:
ATTACKS on Hog island are Ill con-
ceived. Hog island assailants have
looked too suspiciously at perfectly In
nocent transactions.
"It's like the young married man
who stepped into a coal dealers and
said:
"'Send me round ton of coal,
please
eyes, sir. What sizeY the dealer
asked.
The young man looked at the dealer
severely.
"'Exactly the 2,240-pound size,' he
said, in a stern voice."
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Flattery.

"That photograph flatters your hus-
band"
"Yes. Hs says he's a going to have
something In this house that will say
q kind word for h.m." ".
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
A Long Shot.

"W h at book
does the lady
want"
"She says It Is
something with q
queer name, some
thing odd"
'Try her on the
Odyssey"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
Desire for KnowIedo,

Desire for knowledge.
"There is one thing want to know,
pop"
what Is 1t, son?'
"Can swordfishes fence?r
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16

From Stars and Stripes. France.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
The election will be held Mon
day, January IA.
Died of tuberculosis.

The funeral of Miss Carrie len
ME Hermann was held Monday
from the residence OF Lamont
Bower on Division street. Miss
Hermann had been a sufferer of
tuberculosis for the past eleven
years, death occurring last Sat
urday. Last fall she removed
to Eagle River from Clearwater
Lake where she had resided with
relatives. Her age was thirty
three. Short services was held
Monday afternoon at the Boyer
home by Elder F. Stebbeds OF
the Clearwater Adventist church
interment being made in the
Eagle River cemetery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
NEED SURGICAL WORK
Ked Cross Workers Asked
10 Rush Surgical Dressings
And Keep On Knitting.

From the manager of the cen.
trail division American Red Cross
came a letter containing the fol
lowing:
THE following cable has been
received at national headquar-
tiers from Major Grayson M. P.
Murphy, head of the Red Cross
commission in France: The Red
Cross has direct responsibility
tor supplying us with surgical
dressings and nothing in the
whole situation here is equally
important. Red Cross standard
dressings in millions must be
sent over with all possible speed.
Ii this is not done and done I'M
med1ately a serious calamity and
national disgrace is inevitable.
The American women who com
pose the Red Cross chapters
should prepare with all enthusi-
asm and speed possible the dress
lngs which are going to mean
life and death to our own men.
This whole question deals with
the most vital thing that
the women of America can do for
the soldiers in this war
The women are earnestly re.
quested not to allow the work
Ill knitting to be checked in any
way by either newspaper reports
or magazine articles. The de-
partment of military relief has
asked the central division to in
crease the supply of sweaters,
socks and wristlets. The soldiers
are IN need OF these three articles
and much harm is being done by
reports which tend to retard the
work"
Even those who are knitting
are invited to work in the rooms
on Tuesdays and Fridays. The
surgical dressings are very inn
portant You can knit at home
but this other work must be
done in the work room.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
"BEANS"

No more ham and eggs for breakfas
When the bugle calls for 'chow",
No more apple pie or dumplings'
For we're in the army now.
And they feed us beans for breakfast
And at noon we have them too;
At night they fill our tummles
With good old army stew.
No more fixes, beer ard highballs,
When we have an awful thirst.
If you are thinking of enlisting'
Best get used to water first,
For the lids on tight all over
And drilling makes us warm
But we can't cool off with liquor
Cause we wear the uniform.
No more shirts of silk or linen;
We all wear the 80. d." stun.
No more night shirts or paJamas'
For our pants are good enough.
Nomore feather ticks or pillows,
But we're glad and thank the LORD
That we've got cot and blankets
When we might have just board
For they feed us beans for breakfast
And at noon we have them too;
And at night they fill our tummles
With good old army stew;
But by lingo we'll lick the Kaiser
When the servants teach us how:
For hang him, he's the reason why
We're in the army nova
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
Have Returned to Work.

Saturday morning saw the
last of Eagle Rivers contingent
of holiday visitors returning to
their labors in this and other
states. The majority of those
who visited with home people
were either attending school or
else teaching. Eagle River has
certainly turned out it's quota of
teachers within the past few
years and the best part of the
story is that they are, to a per-
son, making good.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
Oscar Starr at Joliet.

A letter last week from Oscar
Starr, uncle to Frank Inparg,
shows chat he is located for the
winter at Joliet, ILL.,, intending
to remain there until spring. Mr..
Starr owns farm just south of
Eagle River. In speaking of this
section, Mr.. Starr says: Il was
Glad to receive the Big Woods
Lake Region edition of the Villas
County News, in which | found
nv lake-Loon lake = which /
have been calling my lake.
Your Americans All dedicated
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
Special Edition From Far North.

The Evening Journal has re-
ceived copy of the Christmas
edition of the Villas County News
published at Eagle River in Nor
thern Wisconsin. The front and
back cover pages constitute a
map of the famed lake region of
that northern state and show
no less than 1886 lakes in two
counties, many of them connect
ed in chains by navigable thoro-
fares. The section is filled with
summer resorts. MANY Texas
people go to the Wisconsin lake
region during their summers, the
Rev. H. H. Johnston of Cleburne
having a cottage on one of the
islands of the Eagle chain, where
he spends his summers.-D Dallas,
Texas, Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
Sayner News.

Miss Edna Hermanson has returned
from Wausau where she spent her
holiday vacation with her relatives
and friends.
Our soldier boys, Privates Floyd
Thomas and George Denk have re-
turned to Camp Grant after short
furlough. While they were here they
were royalty entertained by the peo-
pie of this section of the county. At
the social and gathering given
at the school house in their honor, the
National EN- blem cake, made by Mrs.
Fred Meloy, was one Of the most
beautiful center pieces ever used to
dress up any banquet board. 1t was
certainly compliment to the lady
and was much admired by the people
assem- bled. Even had Hoover been
there he wonld have called off his food
embargo and assisted in slowing
away his share.
Mrs. Herbert Warner is on the sick
list this week.
William Froelich was at Lacrosse
where he visited his father who is at
the hospital.
Last week was sure some cold. 1t
only registered somewhere in the
neighborhood of from Is to % below.
Ice cutting and slowing away is the
ruling occupation of the people here
around the lake.
Joe Kick spent a few days here
returning to Ashland Friday.
Miss Florence Cook returned to her
school work here after brief visit at
Eagle RIVER With her relatives.
Mrs Alton mother and sister OF st
Paul are here visiting.
Silas Sayner drove to Eagle River
Sunday.
George Ritizke went to Minocqua
Friday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
Watersmeet News.

DR.. Geo. Curry was an Iron River
visitor Monday.
VIM. Bailey return to his home
in Ohio, Monday.
Mrs John bellies spent Monday in
Eagle River.
Geo. bellies was an Eagle River
visitor Monday.
Conductor Nelson returned to his
home in Amigo Monday, after reliev-
inc Conductor Durkee for the past
two weeks.
Chas. Hodges of Rhinelander was
here on business Monday.
Miss Mae Maher returned to Green
Bay Tuesday after spending the holt
days here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Maher.
James Maher spent Tuesday at
Monico with relatives.
John Walsh returned home We'd
nesday from Sheboygan where he was
visiting his mother.
Pat Kelly arrived home Wednesday
from Amigo where he visited with
relatives.
John Wenz returned to Prentice,
Wis, Wednesday after spending the
holidays here with his parents.
Miss Bernice Moscrip left for her
home in Amigo Wednesday after Wis
iting her relatives here.
Mrs. Joe Kelly and Miss B. Kelly
visited relatives at Ironwood Wednes
day.
Mrs. VIM. Wulk and daughter Lois
and Miss Cora Brownell spent Thurs
day in Eagle River.
Leonard Wenz returned to Oshkosh
Friday to resume his studies at the
Oshkosh normal.
Mrs. Pat Kelly returned from Anti
go Saturday after spending the holt
days with her parents.
Lieut.. John E. Grant returned to
Camp Custer Saturday.
Helen and Marie Henr1cks returned
home from Milwaukee Saturday after
spending the past two weeks with
| relatives there.
Mrs. j A. Pennington and daugh-
ter Mary were .lronwood visitors
Friday.
Miss Mae johnson of Whitehall re-
turned Saturday to resume her duties
as teacher in Watersmeet.
Miss Hazel Flynn returned Satur-
day after visiting her parents at Mar
| quette. Mich.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-09
Primary Vote Very Light.

The vote at the primary held
in Villas county last Wednesday,
to put in nomination candidate
tor member of assembly, was
very light.
One hundred eight votes were
cast in the thirteen precincts.
Griffith Thomas, the only candi-
date, received Sc votes. Geo. E.
O'Connor of Eagle River received
seven, Jerry Holland of Phelps
one. Plum Lake had five scat
terlng votes.