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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
POLLOCK PEOPLE PLAN
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT

Pollock, s. d., May ia meeting
Of business men of Pollock was held
with Mr.. King, representing the Da-
kota Electric company, when the sub
Ject OF securing an electric lighting
plant for Pollock was taken up. A COM
mittee was appointed to investigate a
proposition made by n local firm which
plans to put in a plant for it's own
use, to make the plant large enough to
furnish light and power for patrons
also.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
BEGIN WORK SOON ON
BRIDGE AT CHAMBERLAIN

Mitchell, S. d., May 9.-Work will
begin soon on a new and permanent
railway bridge across the Missouri!
river at Chamberlain, to replace the
pile bridge, which Is unsatisfactory.
The state recently ordered q steci
bridge built at this important point
ana, to conform to the requirements
or this order. two spans will be bull
at once over the channel. The re-
naming spans will be c~onstructe6
later n in such a manner that trof.
hc VIII not be interrupted.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
EXPERIMENTAL WINES
ARE ON SHIPPING BAN

Pierre, S. D., May 1.-THE attorney
general rules that shipments OF wine
from points outside tho state to per-
sons within the state for sacramento
purposes is In violation of the state
prohibition law. Only legal shipments
must be made to wholesale druggists,
who have permits to make such ship
ments. Purchase for use must be from
the regularly licensed druggists.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

Fifty moons would circle the earth in
volume, although it would take 81
times the mass of the moon to equal
the mass Of our planet, as the lunar
density Is only six-tenths that Of the
earth. The entire surface Of the moon
about equals North and South Amer
lea In area, though about 40 per cent
OF this surface we can never see, since
our satellite always turns the same
face toward us.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

1ROQUOIS-E. L. Abel, Of Huron. for
mer lieutenant governor Of South Da-
kota and one of the leading orators of
the state, has accepted an invitation to
deliver the Memorial day address here.
LEAD-At the family home in this city
occurred the death of Nels NJ. Larson.
aged 20 years. who for a period of 40
years had been In the employ of the ia
nous Homestake gold mine in this city.
Death resulted after an illness of sew
fral months. Before his illness he had
general charge of the stamp mills of the
mining company. He was born in Sweden
and came to the United States when n
young a
WASHINGTON, ID. G. Second Lieut..
Geo. Il. Longstaff. Huron, s. D., was pro-
noted 10 first lieutenant with the Thirty
fourth division at Dening. Lille Hare. of
6pearhsh, S. D., was appointed first lieu.
tenant of the medical reserve corps.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
ABERDEEN COMMERCIAL
CLUB HOLDS ELECTION

Aberdeen, s. d., May 11.-At the an
nual meeting Of the directors of the
Aberdeen Commercial club, Alex High
land, vice president of the Aberdeen
National bank, was elected president
or the club for the ensuing year. Judge
A. w. Campbell was elected first vice
president, George H. Fletcher, retiring
president, second vice president, and
M. w. Williams was reelected secre-
tary.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
SEND IOWA MAN TO
TAKE AERIAL COURSE

Camp Dodge, Ia. May 13.--First
Lieuts. Ray c.. Fountain. OF Modale, Ia,
and James Il. Dousherty. OF Mime
apolis, on duty here. havs been selected
TO lake a course Of instruction AT the
school for aerial obsevvera NJ Fort sin.
Oklahoma. They are the first infantry
officers from the Eighth division 20 10
designated 20 lake tIis cc-rsc.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
TO INVESTIGATE COST
OF FARM MACHINERY

Washington, ID. c., May 14.--Investi-
CATION by the federal trade commission
OF the production and supply of agri-
cultural implements and Of the prices
farmers are compelled to pay for ma
chinery is authorized In a resolution In
troduced today by Senator Thompson,
of Kansas, and adopted by tho Senate.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
STORM GENERAL OVER
ALL SOUTH DAKOTA

Mitchell, S. D., May 11.-Darkness
equaling a total eclipse frightened
Mitchell residents during the storm
yesterday. A tremendous downpour
continued yer an hour, after which
high winds wrecked the cement house
of e. D. ALI and did much minor dam
age. Heavy rains were reported from
Murdo to Marion Junction, a distance
of 800 miles. Between Murdo and
Rapid City three inches OF snow fell.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
MORE
SUBS Than
MS MAKE
French Summary Shows That
Allies Now Are Getting Best
of U-Bodt In Battle
for Sea Control.
SlNKIMGS SHOW BIG SLUMP
Steady Decrease In Toll Of Ger
man Submarines Revealed
for First Four Months
Huns Pad Figures.

Paris, Saturday. May 1.-THE eftec-
tiveness OF the German submarine
campaign is dcciin;uc The German
government is aware / this fact, de-
clared Georges Ley8UGa. minister OF
marine. before The naval committee OF
the chamber of deputies today, but has
made the greatest effor.c to conceal it.
He said the situation was most ia
vorable and that the sinkings OF SUD
marines in the first three months OF
1918 through allied measures was
greater han the number built by the
enemy. Minister Leagues referred to
the statement made in the ~reichstag
on April II by Vice Admira. Won
Capelle, German minister Of marine.
in which he said GOO, 900 tons OF allied
shipping were sunk monthly. This Zig
ure, the minister said, was incorrect.
It was reached and passed in April,
May and June of 1917. In July 1t de-
clined and in November it fell below.
400 1000 and since has diminished con-
tinuously. The minister gave out tho
following comparative table OF tho
tonnage actually lost in the past five
months:
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

An Englishman wrote to q London
newspaper recently that himself, wife
and family of four have lived for IA
weeks wholly on raw vegetables, SAL
ads made from grated turnips, car
rots, parsnips, beets, cabbages, ETC.,
together with fruit salads, toast and
porridge, and they are all much
stronger and healthier as a result.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
TOLD HE is TOO OLD
FOR BALLOON SERVICE

Mitchell, S. d., May 9.-James Mar
lin, aged Ga, ex-army man and para
chute Jumper, attempted to enlist IN
the balloon corps here and became
greatly incensed when told that he
was unfit and too old. Martin, who
comes from a patriotic family, says
he is determined to serve his country
in some capacity.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

The Chinook salmon, scarcely known
commercially 20 or rs years ago, is to-
day one Of the most important food
fishes In the world. 1t is sold in sealed
cans in nearly every market. All indi-
viduals of this species and the blue
back salmon, cosely allied to it, die
after spawning.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
TO LAUNCH NEW TYPE.

Paris, May 13.-'I know the enemy
is about to launch a series Of new SUBJ
marine cruisers Of great size, but we
are ready, and will not sleep over the
fine results already obtained" declared
George Leygues, French minister OF
marine, in an interview published in
the Liberte.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

EHwood Cooper, of the California de-
partment of horticulture, has devised a
new method Of preserving fruit. Grapes,
apples, pears, cherries and so forth,
placed in cartons inside a metal box,
which has been reduced to a vacuum
and then filled with pure nitrogen, can
be preserved for about five months.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
SIOUX FALLS WOMAN
TO RECEIVE PARDON

Pierre. S. d., May 1.-THE state par
don board has recommended the par
don of Mrs. Mae Evans, who vas SEN
fenced to rs years from Minnehaha
county In 1913 on a manslaughter
charge. Mrs. Evans killed DR.. Moore,
a veterinarian, Of Bookings, with whom
she WAS said to be living al Sioux
Falls.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
FoRDSoN TRACTORS
IN GREAT DEMAND

Des Moines, Ia, May &c. l.. Her
ring. who has charge of distribution os
Fordson tractors for Nebraska, stated
today that he is getting 90 many calls
he is trying to secure an additional 100
machines, making 500 allotted to the
state instead Of 400. He hopes to make
first shipment to that state This Wcrk
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
COUNTRY STORE IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

himball, S. D., May 13.-Fire from
some unknown cause burned the fine
country store of Edward Foremans to
the ground. The family barely es-
capped and nothing was saved. The
loss is around $4,000 and only par
TALLY insured. The store was in the
country, IL miles south Of Kimball:
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

a delicate Chinese fruit known as
the "jujube" is being tested as a pos
sible resident of the south and south
west. Still other importations are the
Chinese persimmon, a peculiar variety
OF chestnut and the early Chinese
cherry.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

The drunken dinner table habits or
q century ago, referred to by the
bishop of Chelmsford, arc not 10 pc
wondered at when one considers the
iron etiquet OF the time in relation
TO toasts. In this little matter SSot,
land seems to have set rather a bad
example. According to Lord Cockburn,
II was the rule in Edinburgh society TO
drink each guests health individually
Thus, where there We're 10 peopie
there were 80 healths unk AND pc,
fore the ladies retired came ROUNDS
NAV the pleasure of the evening
bear the reflection Of the morning.
or Delicate pleasure to susceptible
minds"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

to put into effect a six-cent fare rate,
n 1t ir expected the new rate will be
put into effect in the near future.
-
HURON~The newly organized Huron
police department has begun it's work
against bootleggers In earnest. Five ar.
rests were made Of three women and
two men. One of the women a negro
Is now held under a state warraat on a
bond of $500 to APPEAR In circuit CONT or
a charge Of bootlegging, and n of ~
men is held by the state on a charge O.
furnishing liquor. The other two womer
were released after turning states evil
dence and the other men paid fines.
MITCHELL-Transcript of the evidence
In the case Of David Buedefeldt, a farmer
Of draft age living near Mount Vernon,
charged with endeavoring to obstruct the
workings of the selective draft law, has
been submitted by the Dawson county
council of defense to the federal author
tiles for final disposition. Buedefeldt hac
previously been granted deferred classifi-
cation because of agricultural claims and
dependent parents.
HURON-More Than 500 school children
took part in a pageant depicting the his.
tory of South Dakota on the campus OF
Huron college. The story dealt with the
life Of the pioneer of the early days, the
SHlTdilCc VI ooutu bdhold iheo tne ulVo'
and on up through the years to the pres
ent war. A crowd Of several hundred peo-
pie viewed the spectacle.
HURON-Capt. V. d. Seaton, com
manding the Huron home guard, has
announced the receipt of the first con-
signment of 5000 Winchester rifles for
the use Of the company. The rifles arc
now being tested and otherwise examined
by the officers Of the company In prepa
ration for the weekly drill.
WASHINGTON, ID. C.-Emile NJ. Man
ME, Of Huron, S. D., has been pro
NOTED from second lieutenant to first
lieutenant at Camp Cody, the war depart
ment announces.
MISUNDERSTANDING hunting on a. J.
Rozum's farm near Riverside, Yardmas.
ter +. NJ. stanton and d. p. Brin dis
covered and captured 10 young coyotes.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

Twelve thousand square miles,
$50, 600 acres--constitute the rice land
of Japan, which feeds q nation OF
about $4,000, 900 people on an average
OF a pound a day for each person. 1t
takes 1876 days to grow q crop of rice,
and in Japan the laborious work OF
cultivation is done almost entirely by
hand.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
FATHER GETS POSSESSION
OF HIS 2-YEAR-OLD CHILD

Fairfax, S. d., May 1.-THE suit for
The possession Of 2-year-old Merle
Christian resulted in the court giving
he child into the possession of it's,
father. The child, since its mothers
death and with the consent of the
father, has been in the possession of
Mrs. Carl Porter, who sought to re-
tain II.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

Certain Egyptians carry on to a re-
markable degree the business of raising
pigeons. On one estate are IA pigeon
towers, each composed Of about 1900
clay jars, set one upon another. Each
Jar forms a comfortable house for the
family Of pigeons occupying it.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
WEALTHY CEDAR COUNTY
MAN is A SUICIDE

Sundberry, Ia, May l3.-Harry Ii.
Sc~hneckloth, one of Cedar cornty's
wealthiest farmers, committed suicide
by hanging yesterday. He was G5
years old. Friends say iii health caused
the suicide.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
ONE MAIL CARRIER
COVERS TWO ROUTES

Fairfax, S. d., May 10.-Edwin Wal
tiers. rural mail carrier, has been serv-
ing two routes recently and doing it
quite as easily as he originally served
one. He uses an automobile to do the
work. The carrier on one of the
routes recently resigned. Appoint
ment OF new carriers for both routes
Is expected soon as Mr.. Walters pro-
poses entering the railway mail SER
vice.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is com,
plying with the bone dry regulations.
The city's two wells went dry about two
weeks ago. A we'll drilling crew immedi.
ately started to repair the wells, but
found 1t was hopeless and so are drilling
a new well, which will be completed in
about a week or 10 days.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

A circular rake which is said to be
both efficient and labor saving has
been patented by a m The idea
came to her as q result Of an acci-
den which rounded an ordinary rake
n made 1t work better and with less
effort
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

Boot soles made from compressed
scraps Of leather are said to be water
proof and elastic. They can also be
made at little cost, and are more COM
Portable than rubber.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

The free use Of perfumes has alwGye
been grateful to the oricntals. The He
brews manufactured their perfumes
chiefly from spices Imported from
Arabia.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
DR.. PERIsHO TO TAKE
LONG LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Brookings, s. d., May 13.-Dr ELL
wood c. Perisho, president of State
college, will take an indefinite leave
of absence on account of his health.
His physician advises this 0ction on
account Of the strain he has been un-
der from his government lecture trip
In addition to his collegiate duties.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
NEW oND ARE WEAK.

New York, May 13.-The rev Liber-
ty Az bonds sold at 9S.1S at the stoci.
exchange at the opening of the market
today. This is Q new low record.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

The average annual meat products
from the Tonic national forest, of Ari-
zona, and the Humboldt rational forest
In Nevada, is estimated OF a2,0n0tHA.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

Wooden soles for shoes are being
made in Wisconsin from material that
was formerly sold as waste and fuel
by sawmilIs.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

The woman's council or defense for
Colorado says that it is preparing 20
do its share to decrease infant NOR
tality during 1918, which has been de-
signated by national authorities as
"children's year" Mrs. James Rae Ar
neill, chairman OF the child welfare
department of the council, sent let
tiers to all the county women's councils
of defense urging them to choose lead
ers for the work and to organize TOT ~.
"Cbildren's year began April s, the
first anniversary Of the United States
participation in the war. In many
counties of the state the chairmen OF
the child welfare committees serve as
leaders. In others special leaders are
being named by the chairmcn OF the
county councils.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

M. Leagues said that in February.
March and April, 1923 French steam
ers n 7SS French sailing vessels
passed through the danger zone where
q few months ago losses by torpcdoing
Aad been very heavy. Not a single
ship was sunk.
On the other hand, nc said, the ru,n-
Der Of submarines destroyed had in
creased progressively since January in
such proportion nat the effectiveness
Of enemy squadrons cannot be main
tanned at the minimum required by the
regulations. TIE number Of enemy
U-boats destroyed IN January. Feb
rrary n March was far greater in
each month than the number con-
structed in the same month. In Feb
ruary and April the nuInoer OF sub
marines destroyed was three less than
the total destroyed in the previous
three months.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16

BROOKINGS-Offcers elected at the
meeting of the South Dakota Luther
league. which has just held a three days
session at B~rookings, are: President,
Thorwald Ditmanson, of Webster; vice
president. Henry Steiner, of Aberdeen;
secretary, MISC Olson, of Brookings;
treasurer, Maurice %Swanbcrg, of Sisseton.
BELLE FoURCHE-At a meeting held
In this city by leading Sunday school
workers of Butte county the organization
Of what will be known as the Butte Coun-
ty Sunday School association was per-
fected. The following officers were elect
I'd: President, n. u. Lang. Belle Fourche,
vice president, w. B. Lyon, Newell; sec
retary-treasurcr, Miss JIna Lancaster.
Belle Fourche. 1t was decided that mex,
years convention Of the association
Chouid be held at Newell.
NEWELI~Under direction CT the loca!
member of the county council of defense
o boy scouts organization has been per.
lected here, with Maurice Briggs as scont.
master.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-16
SIX CENT FARES ARE
ASKED AT SIOUX FALLS

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 15.-Citizens
generally have signed a petition ask
ing the city commissioners to author
lie the Sioux Falls Traction system
TO put into effect q six-cent fare rate,
and 1t IL expected the new rate will be
put into effect in the near future.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-23

Deputy From Lille
Once More Sits in
French Legislature

PARIS. oct 23.-The Chamber of
Deputies today enthusiastically well
coined Deputies Dolory and Raghe-
boon of Lille. returned to their seats
after years in the hands Of the Ger
mans. Amid an impressive silence NJ.
Deiory said
1T is impossible to denounce all the
German crimes, but the most abomni-
able was the carrying off of women
and girls OF 19 and 16 by enemy SOL
diers, their enforced submission to
medical examination and their being
obliged to work under French ma
chine gun fire for the German army.
The chamber shouted its indigna-
tion. One member cried: Wen
teach our children that, Wen never
forget" Then NJ Delory resumed
1.-THE Lens plains are nothing but
an immense area of ruins with not
one house intact. There cannot be a
Frenchman who does not wish those
culpable chastised"
NJ Ragheboon told how Germae
soldiers had insulted and violated
Lille women and how they forced II
year old children to work for them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-23
/. CONSULT WITH WILSON
NEW STATIONS OPEN
TO GET MAIL TO
BOYS IN HURRY

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE. Sept Is. (By Mail -
New kinds of sorting stations are be-
ing organized by the American Expe-
dictionary Forces to direct letters, tele-
grams. and mail of all kinds to the
boys in a hurry.
The army is making every effort
possible to speed mail service Re-
Gently experts. so called because they
used TO work in postoffices back in
The States.r were detailed TO inn
prove mail service. The latest devices
are being installed everywhere to fa-
ciliate service
The greatest trouble comes from
misaddressed letters. according to the
"P. o. boys. People back home are
not careful of the address they use,
and men are not always careful to
notify families and friends when they
are changed from one organization to
another. But the postoffice looks
men up anyway. though it's lots OF
work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-23
Oregon, ILL.,, Solving
Community Problem

OREGON. ILL.,, oct. 2S.--A little old
brick house now being remodeled in
the town OF oregon. ILL.,, has a story
that is worth telling. Unlike the
stories Of most old houses, it is not
a story of the past. but OF the future.
The little old house. which for years
was the uusightly residence Of a sue
cession uf poor tenants is being made
into "A community center for the
town of oregon. and the experiment
which is being watched with interest
by students of American community
problems. is said To be the first tan
gible embodiment of an idea that for
some time has been at work in many
communities in the state OF Illinois.
and is about to appear in one form OF
another In several of them.
save for two things. the beauty of
its site on Rock river and the artists
colony that for twenty summers has
lived on the bluff overlooking the
town and the river. Oregon is "A typl-
cal small town OF the middle west It
has a population OF about 5000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-23
R.R. employees GET
MORE LIBERTY TO
ENGAGE IN POLITICS
Obstruction to Administra-
+. ton of Civil Law
Revised.

WASHINGTON Oct "a Employees
of the national railways are given
more leeway TO engage in politics
Secretary McsAdoo announced the
modification of lanti-politics orders,
The new order declares that employ
ees shall not conduct a political cam
paign nor collect political funds.
The order prohibits also holding of
a position as a member or officer of a
political committee or organization
which requires the employee TO ne
glect his railway duties. The mOdifi-
cation of the political ban was regard
ed as a victory for union labor. 1t
has developed since the issuance of
the original order that there are many
communities composed largely OF
railroad employees The order OBJ
structed the administration of civil
law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-23
BRITISH ARE IN VALENCIENNES
PARIS, Oct 23-It is learned the British are in Val
enciennes.
oil PLANT MAY Be
TAKEN TO RIETH

..In case the Standard Oil Co.
should be driven from the city
limits by the success of the ref
crendum ON the ordinance grant
ing the company the right TO en-
large its plant. Inconvenience and
higher costs for gasoline and oil
will doubtless resuIt." says George
Bacr. president Of the CONNER
cfaI Association. II is reported
the oil company plans to estab-
lish n distributing plant at Rieth
If not allowed TO enlarge here.
This would mean that farmers Sc
curing oil or distillate would
have to haul from Rieth instead
of PendIeton. The lOcaI distribu-
tion of oil and gas would also be
made more expensive it is con-
tended.
The committee on city affairs OF
the Commercial Association has
investigated the subject of the
referendum and has suggested
that the people vote it down on
election day.