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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
IS CENTS SENDS THIS TO A SOLDIER

position, shall be not more than 80
feet distance from each other, with
two suitable stays between posts,
nearly equally dividing such stays
in three parts. Three strands of
ordinary barbed fence wire shall be
we'll stretched and firmly fastened
to such posts, uprights and stays,
with the upper strand not more
than 48 inches nor less than AZ in
ches above the general surface of
the ground Hereunder, and the
lower strand not more than Is nor
less than II inches above the gen.
eral surface Of the ground, and the
middle strand nearly equally divid-
ing the space between the upper
and lower strands; provided, that
all corral fence exclusively for the
purpose Of inclosing stacks, if out
side of any enclosure shall not be
less than 16 feet distance from such
stack so inclosed, shall be substan.
TALLY built with posts not more
than Sfeet distant from each other
and not less than 5 strands of barb
ed fence wire, and shall be not less
than 5 feet high. Any other kind
Of a fence or barrier which is as ef.
fective for the purpose of fence as
that above prescribed is hereby de-
clared sufficient and lawful"
In all cases where such fences are
broken down by livestock, the own
er of the livestock is responsible for
all damages.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
Wants To Be A Soldier

George Santee, who has been
servi ng sentence imposed by the
Indian tribal court in the Agency
guardhouse has been paroled by
Supt Kitch. Santce has waived
deferred classification and been
placed in Class One by the Local
Board, and if he is not needed to
fill the deferred quota from this
county, has applied to be inducted
into active service under the recent
regulation permitting registered
men to enlist through the Loca
Boards.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31

Maybe he hasn't had smoke
for three days, except when some
more fortunate comrade has shared
a scanty supply with him. The
quieting, soothing effect Of a pipe
has been denied him; and that
seems small thing to deny man
who is fighting your and our battle
for US. 1t seems a shame that such
a man can't have every little thing
he wants when he is accepting and
enduring with cheerful courage, so
many big and dangerous things,
that he doesn't want. A good
smoke is one of the little things he
ought not to be denied.
That's why we're carrying on
our campaign for smokes for Sold
iers 1t gives us all a chance to
make the lot Of our soldiers a little
more comfortable; to bring them a
little good cheer, and the happy
sense that somebody's thinking of
them with kindly thought when
all conditions around them are
cheerless.
You can have part in this work
if you will; and you can send a
"smoke-kit" to some soldier in a
very personal way, by subscribing
25 cents; make it more if you wish;
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
In Expert Mechanic Cla.,

j. R. Turner last week received a
letter from his brother John Turner
who enlisted in the aviation branch
of the army in December. The let
ter was written from Jefferson lar
racks, Missouri, and stated that he
had passed all the examinations and
expected to be placed in the expert
mechanics class. When the letter
was written he was expecting orders
to leave soon for the aviation head.
quarters in Texas.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31

The salary Of the county Judge is
81 600 per year. He also has but
very little to do, and is we'll paid
when the amount of work that CO.
mes into his Office is considered.
No legal training or special qualif-
cations are required to hold this Of
flee.
County treasurer, notwithstanding
popular misconceptions, is not
very responsible position and con.
sldering the purely clerical nature
OF the work, the salary paid in
Sioux county is ample.
Superintendent of schools is ano.
ther soft snap. The superintendent
gets $l2OO.OO per year in addition
to liberal allowance for mileage and
expenses. lie keeps the records
home on his farm, and his official
duties does not seem to interfere
with his farm work. There are on
ly % schools in the county, and
they are in session only about half
the time.
The commissioners hold over cx.
ccpt }. y. Stiles from the Second
district. He has made good COM
missioner and is entitled to consi.
dcrab]c credit for helping to keep
expenses down. The sound finan.
clal condition OF the county is in a
large measure due to the business
ability OF the men constituting the
board OF county commissioners.
Aspiring to public office is Il right
that no voter shall be denied. Two
consecutive terms in county office
should be enough for one man
Pcrpctuatlng men in office and
pensloning favored individuals ot
the expense OF the taxpayers should
not Ike tolerated Except in offices
where special training and familiar.
ty with the records adds to an of-
ficers value to the public, bi-annuul
changcs--as provided by law in
many statcs-is for the best inter-
csts OF good government.
Whiic there has been no political
announcements made yet, it is re-
ported that there are a number If
asplrants in the field getting a line
on the political situation with the
Wow OF declaring their candidacy
for the nominations at the Primary
election June 26th.
Now is the time for candidates to
make their announcement. If an
office is worth having it is worth
asking for. The Pioneer reaches a]l
the voters in Sioux county, and the
price for political announcement
in its columns from now until the
Primary election, is $1,000. Addi-
tlonal charge is made if a picture is
run with announcement.
There is considerable advantage
in being the first candidate in the
field.
Who will be the first to start the
ball rolling?
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
Cattle In Good Shape

S f. Parkin was in the city last
Thursday on his way from Chad
wick to Cannonball, from where he
took the train to Mandan. He re.
turned by the way of Fort Yates
Monday and proceeded to his ranch
Tuesday. Mr.. Parkin is winterinp
a large number of cattle and states
that so far they have went through
in fine shape.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31

term Of court will be eligible to vote
at the general election in November.
When making application for citi-
zenship the applicant must be &C.
companied by two witnesses who
have known him for five years. In
order to file application it is neces.
sary for both applicant and witnes.
ses to appear personally before the
clerk OF court.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
Sioux County's Political Stand
Source Of Much Speculation
Many Inquiries Being Made AS To Who Will Be In Line
For Coming Primary and General Election--.No New
Candidates Have Made Announcement

There is considerable speculation
rife throughout the county as to
who will be the candidates before
the people at the primary election
for the various county offices. At
present interest ccntcrs in question
Us to how many of the present olli-
GERS Of the county will seek rc-clcc-
ton.
Since Sioux county was created
in September 1914, there has been
only two changes in it's official ros-
ter, All the present officers i'm the
court house, with the exception of
county auditor and sheriff, are the
appointecs of former Governor Ham
ma. They are j. G. Shields, regis
ter of deeds; Jas. a. Wells, clerk
OF court; Louis Endres, county
treasurer; A. McG. Bccdc, county
Judge; l.. w. Colcbank, supcrin-
tendcnt OF schools.
All of these officers will have
served four years and several
months when their present terms
expire. While making no author
izcd statement for ANY of the above
named, it is generally understood
that they will all be candidates for
reelection to their respective jobs,
except Mr.. Endres. The only rca-
son he will not be Il candidate is
the constitutional barrier which IL
mits the continuous service OF coun-
ty treasurcrs to four years. But at
that he will have served four years
and nine months when his term ex-
pires May 1, 1919.
Chris Christensen, county audi
tor. has announced that he will not
be Il candidate for reelection to his
present office. He may, however,
be a candidate for.some other coun-
ty office, the duties of which will
not Interfere with his editorial work
on the Sioux County Pioneer.
Sheriff CLas. Mclaughlin will
probably be a candidate for another
term, although his ranch and farm
ing interests makes heavy demands
on his time. lie has proved him
self capable official, and would
be- hard man do defeat for re-elcc
ton.
The salary allowed some of the
county officers is not very attractive
considering the amount of work and
responsibility. This is particularly
true in the case of county auditor
and register of deeds. These two
positions are the most important in
the county and require the entire
time and attention of the officer.
The salary OF 500 per month is en-
tircly inadequate in view of the fact
that some of the other officers who
have practically nothing to do re-
ceive the same amount.
This is especially true in the case
of the Office OF clerk of court. This
job is sinecurc which requires but
a few hours work each month, and
no special training or ability.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
Kitch Urges All Indians
To Put In More Crops
Greatest Service the Indians not Called
For Military Duty can Render Their
County, is to Help Selves

Following is in part copy of a
letter written by Superintendent
Kitch to Robert P. Higheagle of
Bullhead. !
Superintendent Kitch makes
plain that the greatest service. the
Indians not called for military SER
vices can render their country is
to help themselves. Also that those
who remain at home and by their
work in the fields and among their
herds increase the surplus food pro-
duction, are as patriotic as those
who are called to carry arms.
The Pioneer regrets that the let
ter is not published in full, but
space permits only that part given
herewith:
Robert P. Higheagle,
Bullhead, S. D.
Dear Sir:
Your letter of December II, 1917.
transmitting copy Of program OF
celebration in Bullhcad district. has
been referred to me. This matter
was first called to my attention
through the columns OF the Sioux
County Pioneer, and 1 might say
was not only intensely gratifying to
me us coming from personal friends,
but is a source Of pride, in that,
am the superintendent Of trust pa
tent Indians who so clearly showed
their patriotism and willingness to
assist their country when their SER
vices were needed. II trust you
will make it plain to the Indians of
Bullhead district, that service in
the army is one, and Il very. n1ari-
torious one, in showing our patriot
ism and keen appreciation OF the
needs of our country, but that
there is vast and important duty
devolved upon each of us not only
to assist in Offering our lives to our
government in the army, but in the
great army Of industrial workers,
without which assistance, the work
of your friends and relatives at the
front, would be materially handi-
capped.
| wish you could impress upon
you Indians the necessity of provid-
ing sufficient forage for the horses
and cattle and food for themselves
by their own efforts. This can be
done only by strict attention to
the cultivation OF their forage crops
and food or garden truck for home
consumption and an unremitting
effort in the conservation Of their
cattle herds. 1t is possible that all
the Indians Of the Standing Rock
reservation could be self supporting
from their own efforts, and lean as
sure you and Indians of the Bull
head and other districts, that it is
possible from what l have observed.
Yours very truly,
james B. Kitch.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
School Closed

The Fort Yates public schools
are closed this week on account of
the prevalence of measles among
children Of this neighborhood.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
Receives Appointment

DR.. Thomas Of Solen last week
received his appointment as med
ical examiner of the Local Board
for Sioux county and will conduct
the examination of men called.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
Sioux County Pioneer Starts
Tobacco Fund For Soldiers
Our Men Must Have American Tobacco Its Up to YOU.
do Your Two Bits" and Send Tobacco Kit to a
U. S. Soldier Boy in France To-day

Maybe you can imagine the feelings Of of our American
soldiers somewhere in France, when, at the close Of a
trying day. with the thunder of heavy guns his ears
with the screech of shells his head with mud under
and his feet with thoughts of home and friends pass
in through his mind, he is handed package of sokes
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
as follows.
Monday, February 4th.
Order No. 8 to No. 116
Tuesday, February 9Th.
Order No. 121 TO No. 2O3
Wednesday, February 9Th.
Order No. 211 to No. 266
Thursday, February 7th.
Order No. 267 to No. 32O

Cards have been mailed each man
to appear ON the date set on which
his order number falls. Those who
have been previously examined and
accepted will not be examined and
are not included in this call. But
all registrants who have been ex-
amined and rejected will be re-
examined, and it is probable that a
number will pass the examination
this time as some of the require
ments have been modified.
The examinations will be con-
Quoted by Dr.. w. A. Thomas of
the U. S. Indian Service, who has
been appointed medical examiner
of the Local Board.
Registrants who fail to respond
to the call for examination are IL
abe to prosecution and immediate
induction into military service
Should the weather he too severe or
roads become impossible on any of
the dates set, the Local Board will
likely take that into consideration
before declaring any registrant
guilty Of attempting wilful evasion.
The following rcgistrants have
been classified on claim to the Dist
riot Board since the last issue of the
Pioneer, and placed in Glass One:
Order No.
142-Phillip Froehiich
221-George Edward McCay
257-Harry Getfert
There are few cases from Sioux
county still pending before the Dist
riot Board, but most Of them have
been granted or recommended for
deferred classification by the Local
Board.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-31
Physical Examinations
Starts Monday, Feb. 4
Sioux County Glass One Men Will be
Physically Examined Four Days of
Next Week Starting Monday

Physical examination of Sioux
county registrants classified by the
Local Board and placed in Class
One will begin at Fort Yates on
Monday, February 4th, and contin-
ues for four days until all the men
are examined.
The men are called in the order
Of their liability by order Number
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
Some Experience.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Trezona
went to Duluth Thursday on business.
Before departing they had made ar
rangements for w. E. Trezona to
come down in his car and bring
them home Sunday. The car with
w. E. driving and containing besides
himself, Mrs. w. E. and Mrs. Rich
ard Trezona, Mrs. DR.. Cerveny and
Miss Elsie Trezona, made the trip
to Duluth in fine shape. On the re-
turn Sunday all went well until the
burned section near Pike Lake was
reached when it was impossible to
go farther and they were compelled
to return to Duluth until the follow
ing day. They report hair-raising
experience and one they do not care
to repeat very shortly. Dozens of
burned and abandoned cars were
seen on the road. They speak in
glowing terms of the heroism shown
by many of those met:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
TWO CALLS.
Eight Men to GO Monday.Ten
On Friday.

The following men will entrain
from Ely, Minnesota at 1920 A. M.
October 21st for Camp Cody, Deming
New Mexico.
Einari Maxi, Embarras, MINI. ;
Anton Sjoberg, Ely, Mimi; Ragnor
Ellstrom, Duluth, Mimi; John Ar
vid Williamson, Winton, Mimi. /;
Charles Mikkola, Embarras, Mimi. /;
Andy E. Jacobson, Tower, Mimi.
Edward o. Arola, Soudan, MINI.
John N. Wiermaa, Peyla. Mimi.
ALTERNATES.--
Louis Forth, Ely, Mimi; Elmer
Starkman, Ely, MINI.
The following men will entrain
from Ely, MINI. on October 25tn ut
j 20 P. M. for Camp Forrest, Lytle,
Georgia.
Ernest Hjalmer Johnson, Tower,
Mimi; Charles S. Saari, Soudan,
Mimi; Arvid Wutala, Embarras,
Mimi; Raymond Lawsky, Sturgeon.
Lake, Mimi; Walter Palo, Embar-
ras, Mimi; Clifford Morcom, Soudan
Mimi; Edwin Nelimark, Embarrass,
Mimi; Edward Norby, Epbarras,
Mimi; Louis Forth, Ely, Mimi; FL
mer Starkman, Ely, MINI.
ALTERNATES.- =
Carl Peter Erickson, Winton,
Mimi; Nestor Rova, Ely, MINI.
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MRS. MATT MEITUNEN.
Former Ely Lady Loses Life Fleeing
From Brookston.

News was received here Monday of
the tragic death of Mrs. Matt Meitu-
men, while fleeing from her home at
Brookston during the fire which dew
ostated the town Saturday after
noon.
Mr.. Meitunen was engaged in the
general merchandise business in the
destroyed city and when it was seen
that the town was doomed, himself,
his son and Mrs. Meitunen left in
their auto for Duluth. A short dis
lance out of town, in the dense
smoke, they ran into tree which had
fallen across the road and the car
was wrecked. Mrs. Meitunen was
thrown in such manner that her
neck was broken.
Himself and the boy succeeded in
making their way to safety and later
returned and secured the remains Of
Mrs. Meitunen which were taken to
Duluth where the funeDal is being
held today. John A. Harri, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Meitunen and others are
attending the funeral.
The tragic death has cast a gloom
over many homes in this city at which
deceased was a favorite. After the
funeral Of his wife, Mr.. Meitunen
will return to Brookston and rebuild.
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ported that a brother escaped from
the fire with suit of overalls and a
pair of shoes, losing everything else
he possessed.
A collection is being made here for
the fire victims around Duluth. So
far, over $4,000 has been subscribed
and it is expected that a great deal
more will be received on Saturday,
the monthly pay day.
The Fourth Liberty Loan subscrip-
lions are expected to reach the $751;
100000 here by the time the drive
ends.
Mrs. Fred Kelly and daughter
were visitors here last Friday.
Deputy Hendrickson caught an
other Stacker here this week just af-
ter he blew in from Minneapolis.
G. A. St. Clair made business
trip here Wednesday and Thursday.
Spare clothing is being collected by
Mrs. VIM. Opel to send to Duluth
for the refugees.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
Food
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
FOOD.

TOOUs
Why will food win the war?
Because fighters can net fight
without food, and the civilians of
America, Britain, France, and Italy
who support soldiers and sailors
can not do so without food.
What must be done to make food win
the war?
Food must be abundantly pro-
duced, economically manufactured,
evenly distributed, and carefully
conserved
What has been the chief cause of the
Russian trouble and of riots in other
countries?
Lack of food.
What purposes does food serve?
It forms blood, tissue, bone; it
repairs waste, furnishes energy for
Z: all kinds of work; it keeps us
warm; 1t regulates the body proc.
esses
Where does food come from?
Plants and animals, and to a slight
extent from minerals.
What are the three great classes of
food substances?
Protein, carbohydrates, fat.
Are there other important food sub
stances!
Yes: mineral substances and vita
mines.
What Is protein food?
Foods whose special work is to
build the body and repair waste.
How much protein Is needed daily
for the average man doing moderate
work?
Two and one-half ounces.
What foods are rich in protein?
Milk. eggs, meat, fish, cheese,
grains, dried legumes. such as peas
and beans. These foods do not all
contain proteins of equal value.
What are the fats?
purpose 10 to give heat and power
to work. They also serve to I'm
prove flavor Of foods.
Where are fats found?
Fats are found In meat, poultry,
and nuts, and they are particularly
familiar in form of butter, cream,
and oils.
What are carbohydrates?
They are sugars and starches
What Is their function?
Like fats. their chief function Is to
give heat and power to work.
Where are sugars found?
In cane and beets. sirups, honey,
and fruits, especially dried fruits.
Where are starches found?
In cereals, grains like corn and
rice, potatoes, dried beans and peas,
chestnuts, peanuts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
HOw's This 7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid Of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
SECTION THIRTY.

A knitting circle is being started
by the ladies of this village to slim
ulate interest in the Red Cross work.
Engineer w. c. Taft with several
assistants has been busy on the range
for the past two weeks.
H. G.. st. Clair made a business
trip to the range on Wednesday.
If sufficient pupils are enrolled, it
is proposed to start a night school
here on October 28th.
T. H. Merritt returned from his
Duluth home on Tuesday. He re-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
Lieutenant Avi. "Flu" Victim.

Lieutenant Avis "Flu" Victim.
News was received here Monday
of the death at Camp Humphrey, Va,
on Sunday Of Lieutenant Samuel
Lee Avis of influenza after q short
illness. Mr.. Avis and Miss Ethel
Prisk were married in this city in
January Of the present year and they
have been making their home at the
Virginia camp where Lieutenant
Avis was in the engineering corps.
The body was taken to the home of
Mr.. Avis at Jamestown, N. D. for
burial. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Prisk
left early in the week for the Dakota
city to attend the funeral.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Poulos Of the
Ely Candy Kitchen became the pa
rents of girl baby at their home
Wednesday. John says he now has
two boys and two girls and feels
that he has done well since coming
to Ely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18

Miss Katharine Gianotti who is at
tending school at Superior returned
home early in the week to remain
until the schools which have been
closed in the Wisconsin city on ac-
count of influenza are reopened.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18

R. E. Jones, has been appointed
fuel and oil inspector of the Duluth
and Iron Range and the Duluth and
Missabe and Northern roads. The
many friends of Mr.. Jones are more
than pleased to hear of his pro-
motion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
SAVE TO BUY Liberty
BONDS.

Ralph C. Knight, for eighteen
years employed by the Oliver Iron
Mining company as chief mechanic
of the Fayal district at Eveleth, has
resigned and will move to his fruit
farm in the North Yakima valley,
Washington.
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LOST-$115.00 in bills. Lost
between the Zenith Location and
the City. Finder will be rewarded
by returning to Frank Rotti, P. O..
Box SCI, or this office.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18
ERIck ANTTILA.

Miss Marie Moran of the High
School enjoyed visit with her father
of Morgan Park several days last
week. Mr.. Moran left Sunday for
his home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-10-18

Victor Gustafson while pulling
stumps with block and tackle Fri
day had the misfortune to badly in
jure his knee. He is able to be out
at present.