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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-02-02
INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICER
WILL BE HERE FEBY. 4tE


From February 4th to February 9th
there will be deputy internal revenue
collector in Custer at the Court House to
assist local people in making out their
income returns to the Government.
This officer will be fully prepared with
the necessary blanks and will have suf
ficient knowledge Of the law to enable
him to be of a great deal of assistance to
any person who is required to make a
return of their income to the Govern
ment.
The new revenue law provides that
every married person living with wife
or husband must pay tax on that por-
tion of that persons net income that ex-
Ceeds $1,000 and that every unmarried
person, not the head of family, must
pay tax on that portion of that per.
sons net income that exceeds 1000.
All persons who come under this class
must make return for the year 1917 to
the collector during the months of Janu-
airy and February, 1918. Severe penal
ties are prescribed for failure to do So
The Government does not want to see
these men or anyone else penalized.
That is the reason that this extra effort
to advise everyone in regard to this law,
is being made.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-02-02

Total ----------------Sl,l lO6. rs
The foregoing statement shows the
state of the treasury Dec. 3lst, but since
that time there has been a quantity of
supplies purchased and the balance is
almost exhausted. There are still some
who can and ought to be patriotic enough
to have a share in this great work. If
you have not yet done your bit" do it
by handing to the Treasurer or one other
of the officials check for $500, or less
if you cannot make that much of a sacri-
fee. The subscription will be reported
in next weeks CHRONICLE.
Now word to the people in the coun-
try. How does this idea strike you'll 1t
is suggested to have COUNTRY FOLKS
RED CROSS DAY. This is the scheme.
On certain day to be decided later all
the people in the country are invited to
bring in some of their produCe-chick-
ems, turkeys, eggs, butter, vegetables,
meat, small pigs, calves and what not
that they are willing to give for the
benefit of the Red Cross to get materials
to make bandages and other hospital re-
auirements, wooden knitted goods and
other things necessary to take care Of
our boys who find themselves in the
hospital and in need of the many things
the Red Cross supplies. When the
goods are received it is suggested to auc-
ton them off to the highest bidder, and
thus an old fashioned donation will be
turned to good acCount-and by the way
ladies don't forget those home baked
pies and cake for which the ranch home
is famous.
| Every farmer and rancher in the coun-
try will be able TO get into this COUN-
TRY FOLKS RED CROSS DAY and
later we will see what the town folks
have to say to Town Folks Red Cross
| Day.
If you are willing to help in this way
call up the President Percy II. Helm or
the Secretary Rev. J. Herbert Spencer
and tell them at least part of what you
will do. There will be no objection to
| you promising to a quarter OF beef and
afterward increasing your donation. Let
| us see how well our Ranchers can re-
spond to this call and the date will then
| be fixed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-02-02
RED CROSS NOTES
Suggested to Have Country Folks Red
Cross Day in Custer-Date TO be
Announced Later.

Clusters interest in Red Cross activi-
ties is not only maintained but is on the
increase. Only ten days elapsed be-
tween the sending of the second and the
third shipment of finished articles to
Minneapolis, and we are well on the
way towards having ready a fourth
shipment.
The third box sent off few days ago
contained the following articles, over
500 bandages made us as follows
l56 Abdominal bandages.
lS2 Sculpetus bandages.
SO I bandages.
90 Four Tailed bandages.
100 Triangle bandages.
Also l9 pairs of Socks.
% pairs of Wristlets.
l Sweater and suits of Pajamas.
Since we last reported there have been
few new members We are pleased to
welcome among our number
Al. Harmon,
r. +. Downing,
Hazel Downing,
Mrs. K. +. Downing,
Mrs. Chas. Mclaughlin,
Mrs. A. b, Jones,
Frank Dunbar,
Mrs. Frank Dunbar.
The financial state Of our organiza-
ton as recently reported to headquar-
ters was as follows:
RECEIPTS.
For memberships and subscrip-
tions and donations 81 l06. rs
DISBURSEMENTS.
Percentage of membership dues
sent to headquarters $1,000
Paid for materials, supplies, etc. 546.2 2S
Balance on hand-------------- 32l.5O
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-02-02
HIGH SCHOOL REPORT 70 PATRONS.
First Semester l9l7-l8, ending Janu-

Is total number obtaining passing grades in all
subjects, 20 or above.
25 total number that were conditioned. Grades
CO and ~ inclusive.
total number OF failures Grade below 60.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-02-02
FOOD CONSERVATION.

The Food Administration is sending
out a circular prohibiting boarding,
speculation and excessive profits. 1t
says: "We have got to win the war be
reasonable; be patriotic; do all you can
consistently do. Don't speculate, don't
hoard, don't ask excessive profits"
Every man must be a patriot or he is
a Stacker. The man who boards food
or speculates in food, or seeks to make
an excess of profit is a Stacker equally
with the man who seeks to dodge the
call of his country to military service.
Hoarding.
LAS far as possible it is the desire of
the food commission to keep food COM
modities moving to the consumer in as
direct line as possible and without un-
reasonable delay"
1T is desired that the dealer should
not keep on hand, or have in his pos
session, licensed food commodities in a
quantity in excess of the reasonable re-
quirements of his business, for use or
sale by him, during period of go days"
"Stocks of -four for more than 80 days
or sugar for more than 10 days not al
lowable."
"The retailer shall not sell to any per-
son, any licensed food commodities if he
knows or has reason to believe that such
sale will give to such person, supply in
excess of his reasonable requirements
for the period of 90 days and Is days
supply of sugar and 80 days supply of
flour"
Excessive Profits.
The commission have indicated that
they will not frown on total profit of
not more than one cent on a pound of
sugar, no matter in what quantities it
may be sold, nor of rs cents on quarter
of barrel of flour. This means gross
profit before deducting the expense Of
doing business. They desire the ex-
pense from producer to consumer on
sugar and -four reduced to the very
minimum.
1t is confidently expected that the law
will be carried out, through the patriotic
cooperation Of merchants generally, and
that there will be rare occasion for the
Government to enforce the penalties
provided by Congress. Violations of the
Statute should be reported to the Food
Administration at Washington.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-02-02
ENLIST IN THE MARINES.

There is now a U. S. Marine Corps re-
cruiting station located in the city of
Omaha, where registered men can volun.
teer in the Marines (soldiers of the sea J
at 2l0 South l4th Street, by showing reg
istration card and signed and dated
certificate from their local draft board,
reading as follows:
"Mr. who is registered
| in precinct Ward
| County State --,
is free to enlist In the Marine Corps,
| has Glass No. and Order No.
----- being so low he will not be
needed in the current quota"
Married men also can volunteer in the
Marine Corps with the consent of wife,
stating that she is not dependent on him
for support beyond his pay and allow
ances as Private in the Z. ). Marine
Corps.
| The requirements for enlistment are ;
That the applicant be an American citi-
zen between 10 and 36 years ofage; that
he reads, writes, and understands the
English language that he is of good
moral character and in excellent health ;
that his eyesight and hearing are good
that he is at least sixty-four inches high,
without shoes, and that he weighs at
least l24 pounds, stripped
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-02-02
CUSTER SCHOOL NOTES.

Last Tuesday evening a surprise birth
day party was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. 5. U. Coe by the 9th grade in
honor Of Ralph Coe. Miss Adams and
MIR. Saevig were also present for the
evenings entertainment. The evening
was spent playing games, At 10 O'Clock
a delicious luncheon was served after
which all left for their respective homes
feeling that the hours spent at the Coe
home sure were very much enjoyed.
The Press., 1918-06-27
ASHFORD. WeRtford

Foxes are very bold, coming into door yards and taking chickens and even old hens. .......
 School in district No. & closed June 9. Pupils perfect in attendance were George Tremko, Paul Urda and Andrew Urda.
 There will be preaching at the Congregational church on Westford Hill next Sunday at II o'clock by Rev. MT. Kyte.
 The Village school, Miss Mary Green, teacher, closed last week Tues day with picnic which was held at the Dens in Boston Hollow. Ice cream was served, after which the scholars enjoyed exploring the caves. They found large quantities of ice and snow which gathered during the severe winter.
 WoodOhucks are doing their part of farming and are very plentiful and always busy. Vincent Metsaker recent. ly caught two at once in steel trap, and John Whitford of Ashford Center has already shot twenty three, so they do not stand any more of chance to multiply than our enemy across the pond.
 The dedication of the new Buck barn, winch was held Saturday night, was largely attended, people coming from all points from ymtlsa around.
The Press., 1918-06-27
NOTICE.

To the holders of the First Liberty Loan per cent. Convertable Gold Bonds of 1932-47 of the First Liberty Loan Converted, and 4 per cent. Conv ertible Gold Bonds of 1927-42 of the Second Liberty Loan. In con- sequence of the issue of a series of United States 4 ) per cent Gold Bonds of 1928 of the Third Liherty Loan. holder If the above mentioned 4 per cent. bonds will be entitled to convert all or any part of their bonds into an equal face amount of bonds bearing interest at 4 per annum, the terms of which will be identical with those of the Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan, except that such bonds will have the same dates for payment of interest, the same dates of maturity of principal and the same terms of redemption as the 4 per cent. bonds upon the conversion of which they are issue l.
 The conversion privilege thus arising upon tho issue of bonds of the Third Liberty Loan II per cent must be exercised, IF AT ALL, within the period of six months, beginning May 9th, 1918, the date of issue of such bonds, and ending November 9th, 1918, both dates inclusive. It will not be practicable to make deliveries prior to July lst, 1918 of the 4 per cent. Bonds.
 Holders of the per cent. bonds of the First Liberty Loan Converted and of per cent. bonds of the Second Loan presenting their bonds for oonVerson after July lst, but not after November 9, 1918 to the Federal Reserve Bank, Boston, Mass, will be to the benefit of the increased interest rate from June 15th and May 10th. les spectivtly without adjustment of interest. .s
 Four Fer cent per cent bonds of the First Liberty Loan Converted and four per cent 4 per cent. bonds of the Second Liberty Loan may be presented to the First National Bank, Stafford SpringF, Conn. for conversion into four and quarter per cent. (44 per cent Eonds on and after July 1, 1918, and the new issue will be- delivered when received from Federal Reserve Bank.
 Transportation charges both to and from Federal Reserve Bank. Boston, must be borne by the owners of the bonds.
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
The Press., 1918-06-27
UNION.

John Veigaska has gone back to New Jersey.
 Paul Puatek has been at home helping his father on the farm for a short time.
 Mary Sedlak, who, has been at work in Stafford for several weeks, has returned home.
 Delegates H. R Howard, R. c. Barrows, 0. A. Proulx and Thomas Harmon attended the state convention in Hartford this week.
 Dr. I. P. Booth will preach here again next Sunday. A very interest ing program for the children was carried out June 16. The church was beautifully trimmed and the ohildren's s parts were we'll carried out. We regret that we have not space for the full program. Much credit is due to Miss BurlesoD, Mrs. Richards and others who 90 willingly helped Dr. Booth to make the concert as success.
The Press., 1918-06-27
THURSDAY. JUNE a7, 1eIs.

 Sl.5o e year in advance. When not paid in advance. at the rate of s1. year. Resolutions. obituaries or cards of thanks in serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Wednesday at 10 a. m otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to It's subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue Is re. eeived and all arrears are paid In full. We are always glad to have me'os items sent tn. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning or earlier, if possible. Itis often nec- es sary to Rbridge Items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at 8 a
The Press., 1918-06-27

By estimation there was 250 present. Large quantities of ice cream were disposed of and a good sum was realized which is to go for the bene- fit of the Red Gross. George Shattuck, who is the foreman of the Buck estate, had charge of the affair and made it a big success. The barn is nearly finished and is 36x1OO feet, two stories high. It is to be used for the housing of the large herd of COWS now kept on the farm.
 MT. and Mrs. Allen Buck Lincoln of New Haven havo issued invitations for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Marion Buck Lincoln. and Elmer Ellsworth Take of Springfield. The ceremony will take place at the Lincoln's summer home, Brook farm, Wastford, on the 29th, at 4 o'clock, and will be double wedding, as Mise Lincoln's cousin, Raymond A. Parker. son of Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Parker, of Willimantic, and Miss Phoebe Joan Vincent of Honlton, Me, will be married at the same time. Miss Lincoln was formerly a teacher of English in the high school of com. meroe, Springfield, and MT. Yake is works engineer at the Gilbert & Baker plant. They will make their home on Kenwood avenue. Springfield.
 Warrenville.
 There was a war rally in Bakers hall on Wednesday evening.
 Ms. Ada Whitehonse of Abingdon has been visiting relatives here for a few days.
 W. l.. Durkee's stra " berry crop is now ripening and he has marketed some the past week.
 Miss Caroline LawtOn has been visiting relatives in SOuthbridge, Mass. for two weeks.
 : A. M. Bassett has purchased Ford car this spring, thus adding to the large number of people in this vicinity who own oars
 People along our river low lands arose on the morning of the 2lst to- find a severe frost which had ruined a good deal of produce.
 MT. and Mrs. David Mathewson, Mr. and Mrs W. c. Brown were away on an autO trip in New York state several days last week.
 
 E. l.. James and family attended the graduating exercises of Windham high school Thursdayy evening. Earl James is a member of this years class
 A very pretty wedding took place at o'clock on Wednesday afternoon when Ellsworth Eugene Weeks of Ashford and Helen May Young of Mansfield were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. O. Bugbee at the home of tn brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Emmett F. Young, Coventry road. The bride was attraotively gOwned in & dress of white voile and carried 8 bouquet of white carnations and bridal roses The couple stood before an arch of laurel and maiden hair fern. There were present a number of relatives and friends of the bride and groom. After the ceremony the couple left for their wedding trip. Both young people are we'll known in Ashford where Mrs. Weeks has been a success ful teacher and MT. Weeks is engaged in farming. They are to make their home here.
The Press., 1918-06-27
SOMERS.

Miss Dorothy Smith of Newark, N. J., is a guest in the home of her uncle, Walter B. Whitlook.
 MT. and Mrs. A. s. Hulburt and Miss Elsie Burden spent the week end in New Haven where they were guests of MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Dimock.
 Miss Mabelle P. Gager returned Saturday from Willimantic where she attended the graduating exercises at the State normal school and had as guest over the week. end Private Elwyn of Camp Devens.
 An educational meeting under the direction of the State Council of De- fense was held in Piedmont hall Wednesday at 3 p. m. Mothers of children, years old and younger, in both SomersVille and Somers were especially uged to be present as the meeting gave instruction regard. ing the measuring and weighing of the children which is to be done in Piedmont hall Fridays from , o'clock on through the afternoon.
The Press., 1918-06-27
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health is Worth Saving, and Some Stafford Springs People Know
 H0vv kO Save r.

NOW IO 0aNG ACs
 Many Stafford Springs people take their lives in their hands by neglect ing the kidneys when they know these organs need help. Weak kid neys are responsible for a vast amount of suffering and ill health slightest delay is dangerous. Use Dnan's Kidney Pills-a remedy that has helped thousands of kidney sufferers. Here ia Stafford Springs citizens recommendation.
 Chas. Kingston, Center St., says; II had backaohe for some time. was on my feet a great deal of the time and that seemed to irritate it and it was most annoying. There were pains when stopped and at such times it was hard for me to straighteu up. Mornings my back felt very lame and sore. I uaed Doan's Kidney Pills and I haven't noticed the troubles since.
 600, at all dealers. Post CT Milburn Go. Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y
The Press., 1918-06-27

Gov Marcus Fl Holcomb has issued the following statement con corning the eel, b ali m of Independence day. Our DeGlaration of Independence was adopted by congress on July 4, 1776, and onr colonies were declared to be free and independent states as the United States of America. Our president has requested that all unite in mak ing the Independence day this year, when all the principles to which we stand pledged are on trial, the most significant in our national his tory. On the Fourth of July this year our soldiers will be fighting on the battle front in France to preserve liberty for us and the world, and we should celebrate the day in a manner appropriate to what it represents and exclude the modern firecrAcker accom-. paniment There should be universal observance of the day by all loyal Americans, whether native born or foreign born, of character to increase our understanding and appreciation and loyalty to American ideals.
The Press., 1918-06-27
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Mrs. Ella Willis has installed a new telephone, 362-23.
 Frauklyn Charter. who has been caring for his brother. Charles Charter, in Rockville, has returned to A. U. Charters.
 Mrs. M. H. Dimook and daughter. Gladys, of Rockville spent Sunday at their Crystal Lake cottage. Mrs. Dimock will remain for the week with relatives in the place.
The Press., 1918-06-27
nIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

Estate of Charles z Bacheler. late Of Whitins. viIle m state Of Massachusetta, deceased.
 Upon the application Of Clarence U. Bscheler, adniniatratOf, praying that an order may De anled 10 sell the real esl ate Of said deceased. Situated in the town of Union. In said district, us by said appllcaLton Tully appears, IL is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- teTmined at the probate ofice in Stafford, in said district, on the 9th day of July, 1918, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate, of the pendency Of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district and ny the town of stafford, In said distIict, days be- 'O'S '"'N ROBERT H. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1918-06-27
We'll. He Knew What He Wanted.

We'll, He Knew What He Wanted.
 John was busy initiating the men who were measuring some ground in the neighbOrhoOd of his home. He wanted the tape measure and came to his mother and said, "MNther, please may take your incher?"
The Press., 1918-06-27
ABSTRACT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- bate court, June 25, 1918
 Estata of Harnld K. lillinRhAm. late of SLAf.

EHt0t6 or HAFUIU hs UIIILuBuHUI, HUG UI bVhI- fOrd in said district, deceased
 Upon the application Of Catherine A. 0illing- ham, praying that some diHinterested person be apDOinted to sell the real estate of said de. ceased, as per application on itle fully appears. 1t ls
 Ordered, That said application pc heard and de. teTmined at the Probate Onice in stafford, in said distrtct on the 2d day Of July, A. D. 1918, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice 0e given to all persons inter ested in said eBtate Of the pendencY of said application and the time and place of Rearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having ctrculA~ thereof on the public slgn-post In the town Of StafTord in said dlstrict at least days before said day Of hearing. -
The Press., 1918-06-27
To Correspondents.

The Press will be issued Wednesday afternoon next week as Thursday is the Fourth. All correspondents are re- quested to send in their copy a day earlier than usual All changes for ads must be in by Tuesday noon.
The Press., 1918-06-27

ENOR PRIVATE SALE-Household
 Furniture, including 2 Bedroom Sets, din ing. Room Set SIdeboRrd, etc. Saturday alter noon, after o'clock at the West stafford Far sonage Barn. REV. JOHN w. BALLANIlNF' lw
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK,

Stafford Sprinss. COnu.
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EOR SALE-New Milch Cow. Past E ure for Cattle. MIKE DlBALA. R. F. D. No 3, Village Hill.
The Press., 1918-06-27

L'OR SALE--A Two Horse Mower $20 N 2wl3 H. F. SHEPARD, West StafTori
The Press., 1918-06-27

NNE S.horse Power Engine, nearly new, V one pair Of young sound mules, one saddle pony for sale. Kay Stephenson, Ellington, K. D: