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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
M|LLERS MAKE BIG.
PROFIT OFF FLOUR
Prices Continue to Show Excess
Over Figure Set By
Hoover.

Although the Minneapolis millers
the price of -four when the National
Non-Partisan league placed evidence
of their profteering before Food Ad-
ministrator Hoover, there is good
reaso for believing that they still
are continuing to make profits far In
excess Of those allowed by their agree
lnent. Estimates by Non-Partisan
league Investigators show that on
Jan. 26 1918, the Minneapolis millers
probably were making an excess prof
1t of from 50 to 85 cents on each
barrel of flour.
War flour in 9S pound cotton sacks
was selling at the rate of $10.05 \
barrel IN that date. The cost Of the
wheat necessary to make a barrel Of
flour was $9.46. The cost Of manu-
facture was not more than 70 cents
and this is a liberal estimate. Prof
it's allowed by the United States gov.
eminent on -four and the mill feed
b~y-products should have amounted to
26.6 cents a barrel. The feed by-pro-
ducts from one barrel of flour
bring $1.06 at present prices. De-
Quoting this from the gross cost, $1o.-
42G, it makes the net cost Of a barrel
of flour 1896 including the legal prof
1t. This clearly shows that the mil
lers are making an Illegal profit OF
at least So cents on each barrel Of
-four.
Profit Two Ways.
AS a matter of fact they probably
are making much more, for the Mon
Partisan league also has evidence
which shows that ~profiteering Is con-
tinuing in the price of mill feeds. The
governments recent regulations fixed
the price of bran at no more than 80
per cen of the price paid for wheat.
is the extreme high price, costs the
millers SLIGO a ton. This should make
the price of bran s27.23 a ton. The
market price on Jan. % was $3.50, an
excess of 1921 over the figure fixed
by the government.
The same excess profit is shown In
the price of standard middlings, flour
middlings, red dog and mixed feeds.
Nor is this all. When the govern
ment set the price on -four and mill
feeds, -four contracts at then existing
| prices were to be cancelled on Dec. 2B,
1917, But feed contracts were not az
fected. In other words, country deal
ers who had been hustling to get con
tracts at any price because of the con-
| dition of the market, were forced to
continue buying at the old prices de-
spite the reduction ordered by the
government.
The millin. combine intends to en-
force these contracts. legallysor other
wise, the The Northwestern Miller,
the organ OF the milling combine, in
It's issue of Jan. 2, 1918, says:
Advises Black List.
'If any buyer attempts to cancel
or lay down on contracts, the millers
should put him on the blacklist and
refuse absolutely to let him have any
more flour or Seed" y
When the government reduced the
price of wheat, the farmer was com.
pellcd to live up to the drastic re.
duction without delay. But the Mime.
apolis milling combine, four months
after the price of wheat was reduced
still manages to make illegal profits
on both flour and mill feeds and prac
tically deies all the governments
rulings.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Member Board of Commissioners
To the Electors of the Third Com.
missioner District, Hughes county.
South Dakota:
Lam acandidate for renomination for
Office Of Member of the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners from said District at
the Primary election to be held May
"a, 1918. I respectfully solicit the sup
port of all electors.
H. b. GORMAN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07

The Wisconsin general assembly, by
a vote of IS to 80, conclded the task of
placing the Wisconsin legislature
on record as condemning the stand on
the war taken by Senator LaFollett.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
For County Judge

To the Republican Electors of Hughes
county, South Dakota:
Gentlemen: | am a candidate for
the office of County Judge in the Pri-
mary Election, to be held May %. 1918.
subject to the decision Of republican
electors. Respectfully solicit the sup
port of all republican electors.
ALBERT G%uNDERsoN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
For County Superintendent

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for County Superintendent of
Schools, for second term, subject
to the coming Republican Primaries,
and your support and assistance
will be greatly appreciated.
DAISY A. SoLBERG.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
Professor of Profits

3. Dana Durand, professor of polit
ical economy at the University Of
Minnesota is a tool of the packers
and in their pay as was disclosed be-
yond all question at the recent In
vestisation. Yet he still holds his
position and draws pay from the state
for misdirecting the minds Of the
young.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07

The price of the 1918 wheat crop has
been raised from So in Chicago to 50. 20
which means about the same price as
the 1917 crop was sold for. The price
Of rye, barley, corn and oats are away
up at this time and if help can be Sc.
cuaed Marshall county will greatly in
crease the acreage to crop this year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
For County Auditor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for reorganization to the Office of Coun-
" Auditortof Hughes county, subject to
the coming Republican Primaries, and
your support and assistance will be
greatly appreciated.
JOHN +. ERICKSON.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
For circui. Judge.

! nou myself as a nonpartisan
candidate for the Office of Circuit Judge
for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, subject
to the primaries, May rs. 1913.
JOHN II. MCCoRD.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
JOHN w. LAUGHLIN.
For Clerk Of Court..

I hereby my candidacy for
re-election for the office Of Clerk of
Courts. and solicit the support OF the
voters at the Republican primaries.
j.. E. SLINDEE.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
For Sheriff.

To the Xntersaf Hughes Comfy:
lam a candidate Tor r. election to the
Office of sheriff and am asking your sup
port at the, Republican Primaries, May
18th.
JOHN w. LAUCHLIN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-07
PUBLIsHED AT THE STATE CAPITAL
$3.50 PER YEAR IN ADvAHcE.
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER

Entered at the Post-Ofice atPisrre. South d
kota. as mailmatter Of the second class.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
PATRONS OF HusBANpRY.

In spite of the inclement weather there was an exceptionally large at- tendance at the regular meeting ot New London County Pomona grange No. 6, P. of H., held in the Preston City Congregational church on Thurs day. Worthy Master N II. Hall pre- sided at the meeting and routine busi- ness was transacted
 Following the business session. ar interesting program under the direc- tion of Lecturer e. Frederic Good enough. was enjoyed Tle program opened with the singinf of the Stal Spangled Banner after which G. War ren Davis gave a reading on Food Production There was an interest;ng discussion on the FiftY-F'ifty Plan ot Flour Buying. During this discrseior many points of interest were brouehI out. The Battle Hymn of the Re public was sung.
 A lecture on Modern Farm Ma chinery by Prof, F. W Duffee Of the Connecticut Agricultural co,lege proved to be a very pra ctical talk tC those contempating adopting the use of power driven farm imnIement during the coming farming rariod A Il sant solo was rendered hv Mrs Frs }arick Tavlor. Honey the De- raHd and Production was the topic of interesting talk by Prof. Aller ' atham who is an authority on bee culture
 The program closed with the sing ing of the Star Snargled Banner
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
BALTIC.
Funeral oi Mrs. Joseph Holmes, With
 Services at St. Mary's Church.

The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Holmes took place from her home on High street Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock Requiem high mass was cele- brated by Rev. J. V. E. Bellanger in St Mary's church. Many friends and relatives attended At the offertory Arthur Roy sang. As the body was borne from the church the choir sang The Miserere. The bearers were two brothers. Frank and Joseph Foisey, of Putnam. J. Tutremble of North Grosvenordale. Alexander Dupont of Baltic Burial was in St Mary's cem- etery. Friend and relatives attended from Providence, Manton and Center vile, R. l.. Norwich, North Grosvenor- dale and Central Village.
 Undertaken George G. Grant had charge of the arrangements.
 Mrs. Holmes. 69, died Monday morn ing at 1a.30 after twelve days of in tense suffering with intestinal trouble. She was born in Canada and at an early age came to the states and for a number of years resided in Putnam. h the Catholic church at Grosvero or dale in 1870 she was united in mar riage with Felix Diotte by Rev Father Marshall. Mir. and Mrs. Holmes re- mained in Putnam 8 few years after their marriage and then moved to Fall River. where they lived for a number Of years. After the death of her first husband Mrs. Holmes, with her son. Louis. came to Baltic and opened a confectionery store in the Corbell block
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
EAGLES.

At the regular meeting of Norwich aerie, No. 367, F. o. E.. Monday even ing, with Prentice Chase presiding, two candidates were initiated and three. new trustees were elected: Will liam Hastedt, August Hastedt and Axel Johnson. It was decided that the Eagles will give whist next week for all Eagles and their friends.
 Or Sunday, May ,. 1918, which has been proclaimed as Eagle day all over the country for the dedication of ser vice flags, the local aerie, No. 367, will hold an open meeting at Eagles hall All members of the order are ex- pected to attend and make this the big gest meeting ever held in honor of ouI boys in the trenches over there. The | committee has made all arrangements 1 for the day.
 Those of the local lodge in the ser 1 vice are Dr. William T. Drisroll. Will ]! liam Connors, Joseph Faircloth Michael Maisel, Fred Dubreuiel James P. Murphy, William Smith ! George Nadolny, Arthur Merriam.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Preliminary to the convention of the state council of the order which is to meet in this city on Nav 14th, White Crosse council. No. 13, Knights of Co., lumbus, conferred the first degree up- on a class of fifteen candidates at the meeting held last evening In addi- ton to those initiated seven appIica- tions for membership were received.
 This influx of new members is an as- Srrance that when the vanguard of the delega tes to the state assembly ar rive on Sunday. May 12th there will be a large class of qualified candidates for the third or major degree of the order wri z 1t is the custom to exem- plify on the Sunday preceding the convention.
 A great Geal of other important business was transa cted by the coun- cil making one of the most interesting meetings Eeld this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
y. No doubt Jack Frost has left you

dy. No doubt Jack Frost has left you by this time. It must have been very unpleasant to be compelled to stand the severe weather that was had at home th.s winter. It wasn't quite as cold here, but cold enough to suit most Of us. s--
 It mskss me feel somewhat lonesome when 1 read in the iocai paper sent to us about the boys being home on furloughs. I'm getting my first leave this month since entering the service. It will be a seven day furlough in Paris I wish it was Moosup instead. as I certainly would like to see the old town again. .t....
 There are quite number of boys from home over here now, but I have not had the good fortune of meeting any of them yet. I certainly hope that
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

on Railroad street. In St. Mary s church Mrs. Holmes was united in marriage with Joseph Holmes by Rev. Jol J Synnott. After their marriage 4ir He mes purchased the Day cot 2gc on Hish street and resided there ao~t nine years. During the twenty years that Mrs Holmes lived in Baltic she made many friends by her kindly and neighborly disposition.
 She is survived by her husband, a son, Louis F.. Diotte, of Providence three brothers, Frank and Joseph Foisey of Putnam and Gideon Foisey sister, Mrs. ,Thorsilla Dupont, of Baltic, and a granddaughter, Miss Regina Diotte, of Providence
 Home on FurIough.
 Corp. William Mcclure of Camp Dix Trenton, x. J.. spent a furlough this week with his father, Tax Collector James Mcclure.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS.

Clara Barton tent, No. ', National Alliance, D. of. E.. held their regular meeting Tuesday evening at Buclking ham Memorial The meeting was call ed to order by the president Mrs, Lillian Brewster. Business of i'm portance was transacted and general orders were read. The state depart ment convention will be held in Mystic May [ and 8 1918. The tent closed with salute to the flag.
 After the meeting a whist was held and 20 tables were played. A very pleasant evening was spent by all present and was a decided success.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
FOREsTERs.

The thre courts of Foresters of America have unfurled a service flag at their hall on Main stret which bears thirty stars More stars are to be add cd to the f1ag 2 S there are now forty two members of the courts in the ser vice
 On Sunday afternoon an open meet ing will he held at the hall at which there will be many prominent state Foresters present The meeting marks the onenipg of campaign for mem bership.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
GARDNER LAKE

Several people from this vicinity at tended the Austin auction on Scott Ii1l Wednesday,
 AIr. and Mrs Earl Lathrop and fam fly Of Oakdale spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs Elijah Lathrop.
 Mrs. Ella Champlin and daughter Ethel spent Tuesday with Montville friends. .....
 Sydney A. Dolbeare is repairing the turnpike.
 Adit. " R. Denieon of Fort. Wright and has family of Norwich spent Sun day with MT. and Mrs. Elijah Lathrop.
 The man who wants to prove every thing he says advertise5 the fact that his word is not to be credited.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
ECHOES FROM TIE LODGE ROOMS
Knights of Columbus Confers Degree On Class of Fifteen
 Changers Met at Preston City-Appointive Officers Named For Eks-Rebekaks In State Gain Largely

Clabby, Bridgeport Fred M. Drew, Ansonia, Susie M Kinne, Branford, James. A McCann. Windsor, and Rob ert Griffith of Naugatuck.
 was grand warden during the past year, declined renomination for the of flee, owing to i'll health. There have been 1S9 deaths in the order in the state during the past year. and $S01,- 150 has been paid to benefciaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Workmsn,s eomnensatione

The following werkmen's compensa- tion agreements have been. approved J. N. Lapoint Co. New London. and A. Gemari. Goshen street, blood poi son, at rate of SS.44.
 Aspinook Co, JeWett City, and John
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
RICHMOND

Mrs. Edwin Smith. and family were recent visitors at the home of Amy l.. Weaver.
 Philip Moore has returned after a visit with friends in Auburn and
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might run across some of them

I might run across some of them. It would be worth a great deal to me. Our desire Is, of course. now centered on settling matters with Fritz" as soon as possible and returning home once more.
 I'll have to drop the anchor here, hoping to, receive more of your vefy interesting and apprsc.a ted letters.
 Sincerely yours,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
A FEW SPECIAL VALUES FOR SATURDAY.
 
Bargain News Items from Various Departments
RIBBON DEPARTMENT

RIBBON DEPART MENT 3sc FANCY RIBBONS FOR 2Sc A YARD. Here you .are-Dresden Ribbons, stripes and checks in delightful col brings, and all from , to 2 inches wide. for only 2Sc a yard. Think of that. You cannot afford to miss it.
 SPECIAL SALE OF DRESS
 FASTENERS All of the better known fasteners in all sizes. and in both black and white are offered at very special prices. We bought a jobbers clean -up-hence the low prices. Amn,icans Senomore and Con- queror Fasteners
 Special 4e a dozen -It-Spring, Perfection and Kohinoor Fasteners
 Special 7c a dozen
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

The pupils of the Central Village grammar school, room s, are doing fine work in the line of purchasing war savings stamps and thrift stamps, having purchased total of 16 war savings stamps. Eleven of the pupils own the war savings stamps, while the remainder are owners of thrift cards, making the percentage for the room 100.
 A number of local people attended a dance in Brooklyn Friday evening. Thirty five to Receive Third Deqree. The state secretary. John M Phil lips, of Hartford, will be present at the exemplification of the third de- gree by All Hallows' council, No. 270, K. of C., tomorrow Sunday afternoon 1 at o'clock in Milner hall. District Deputy T. Frank Cunningham will have charge of the meeting. State 1 Deputy Cronan of New, Haven, with other state officers. will be in attend ance. class of B candidates will | receive the degree, making the mem bership of the local council 154 1 Mrs. Elmer Johnson and Miss Ethel Johnson, who have been spending the past few days in Boston, have return l ed
 No services will be held in the Meth ! odlSt church tomorrow (Sunday) be- :! cause of the annual conference in ' Providence. Many ara planning 10 at- teE5 the conference Sunday
 Letter T~ora ron= 7t Iesn.
 u g Jrsr. . rne~her of a rail- road mt in Trance, writes home to Q Moosup friend
 l Dear Friend:
 1 Received your letter Feb. 18th. Need | 1Or,r. l. ! T
 from you. Letters from home are the only things we really long for You may rest assured that yours was well i appreciated,
 We are having lovely weather here ] real spring. Il makes one feel dan-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
ELKs.

The regular meeting of Norwich lodge. No, 430. B. P. 0. E., was held Thursday evening in the lodge rooms, with large number in attendance. Exalted Ruler J. J. Casey presided and the regular business was transacted. Reports of the officers were read and approved. Michael J. Donegan was appointed chaplain and Frank Andree was made inner guard. A house com mittee which will be organized on Tuesday evening was appointed as follows: Joseph F. Williams, Frank Stager, August lilly, Thomas R. Craney, J. A. Quinn, J. W. Semple, John T. Lyons, D. J. Mccormick, Jr., and Frank Murtha. The auditing committee was named as follows: George w. Geer chairman William A Pitcher and Louis J, Fontaine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Cashman, loss of two-thirds of two fingers at rate of s7Se.
 Shore Line Electric Railway O., and Joseph Boiduc, Boswell avenue, this city, hone broken in left aim. at rate Of $10.6S.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Providence

Providence.
 Trout fishermen have been showing some good strings for this early in the season.
 MISS Margaret Moore, oldest daugh- ter Of Robert H. Moore Of E!nhlr&t, is seriously ill
 BIr and Mrs. Joshua Boss Of Exeter were recent visitors in this vicinity.
 Theodore Gardiner is i'll with pneu- monia. ..-.... " .....,-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
MOOSUP

Pupils of Central Village Grammar School Room Prove Patriotism-k. of c. to Confer Third Degree on 25 Letter from Dona St. Jean.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
ART GOODS DEPARTMENT

$1.25 STAMPED GOWNS FOR S5c. Can you beat that? They are made of an extra value batiste. and the designs are attractive.
 ssc STAMPED PILLOW CASES 65c. This. means for a pair of tubing cases, 45 inches wide and stamped with a number of pretty designs.
 AN ODD LOT OF ANGORINA
 WOOL ONLY 10c A BALL. A beautiful wool for summer sweaters, the finish and texture be- ing particularly good for summer wear. The colors are green yell low, orange, blue, navy, brown and mulberry.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
OWLS.

Norwich nest of Owls transacted routine business at their meeting held
 Tuesday evening in Owls hall. There
 was large attendance and President Thomas Dougherty presided.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
REREkAHS.

Hope Rebekah lodge, No. 21, I. o. O.. Fl! held a well attended meeting in Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday even ing and transacted routine business. Noble Grand Mrs. Annie Ferguson presided, and plans for rummage sale for the benefit of the Red Cross were made.
 The state assembly was held at Winsted during the week and the dele gates from the local lodge were Mrs. Kate NJ. Totrey, Mrs. Lulu Palmer, Mrs. Ida Eccleston and Mrs. Grace Wiley Others from Norwich attend ing were Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Mrs. Minnie Auburn and Mrs. Lillian Tut tie. Mrs. Grace Wiley was elected grand warden of the assembly.
 At the convention Mrs. Hattie M. Sticlcle, vice president gave a report president on all but five of the latter's official visits. She took part in the institution of Liberty lodge.
 Mrs. Mary F. Johnson of Torring- ton. in her eighth report as secretary, gave membership statistics. There were $500 members Dec. 31, 191I, net gain of 197 for the year.
 Mrs. Clara B. NJ. Douglas of Forest vile gave the financial condition of the state ssen1bly. The receipts. in- cluding balance of the preceding year were s1.17612 The disbursements were $S25.29 The balance s350.S3. The amount in the orphanage fund is $6, 7SO.7o.
 The new officers were installed by Past State President Mrs Katie Key holds of Bridgeport. The Peibekah de- gree was conferred by Cr~stal 7cdre "Wednesday evenine e1 1aree clas Of candi1atos. At noon Th"rs5qy the past nresiderts Of the state assembly had dinner at Hotel Winchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
ORDER OF PROTECTION.

James A. McGann of Windsor was elected grand warden of the New England Order of Protection, grand lodge of Connecticut at the annual meeting of the order held in Bridge port last week The sessions were opened in Colonial hall on Fairfield avenue. The lodge voted to subscribe for a $10000 Liberty bond, also to buy s1, coo worth of war savings stamps. The supreme lodge has already taken s5o.O00 of the bonds
 Several officers of the sunreme lodee of the order attended the state ses- sions, among them being Daniel E. Sullivan, supreme warden, of BostCn; John P. Sanborn, supreme treasurer, of Newport, R. l.; J. Fisk supreme guide, of Providence; Mary E. Doyle, supreme chaplain of Cambridge, Mass, and J. L. Wheeler of New London. chairman of committee on appeals. The next annual meeting will be held the second Tuesday in April, 1919, at Waterbury.
 Other officers elected were: Harry c. Kends1. New Haven. grand vice warden of Connecticut; Harry r. Cum mings. New Haven, grand secretary: P. B. Whalen, New Haven, grand treasurer; Carrie D. Kirk Bridgeport. SrdHu cHdpldlH; Lou4Se Foley Water bury, grand guide; Julia Reilly New Haven grand guardian; Frank Ander- son New Britain. grand sentinel; C. J. Manwaring, Mantle. chairman of trustees; Wallace A. Smith, Bridge port, chairman of finance committee; F. W. Richards, New Haven. chairman of committee on laws: T. J. Meaney New Haven, chairman of appeals and grievances. Five delegates to the su- preme lodge sessions are Joseph F.