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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
SEED CORN DEALERS
ARE GIVEN WARNING
Department of Marketing Points
to Penalty of Selling Seed OF
Low termination.

Pierre, s. ID, April 10-The director OF
the department Of marketing has given
out the following statement for the in
formation and protection of farmers
buying seed corn and warning distrib-
uters OF poor seeds:
The department of marketing has
been informed through reliable sources
that considerable corn is being sold In
the state, especially in the southern part
thereof, with h implied understanding
that same is suitable for seed and a
reasonable percentage will grow. IL
develops from information n tests
made by the county agents and other
reliable authorities that much OF the
2orn so offered is almost worthless for
seed, 1t not testing in many cases over
20 per cent in termination. A 1917
statute (Chap. '12) requires the seller oil
seeds in quantities more than one
pound to label the same plainly when
sold with the termination test, showing
But the purchased may waive this pro-
vision OF the law by voluntarily accept
ing the seed without requiring same tc
be labeled. 1t is a violation Of law
for which a person may be prosecuted
and punished to wrongly b seeds Of
Tered for sale. Persons buying seed
are urged to protect themselves against
lmpositions and fraud by requiring all
seed corn to be labeled according to
law, or to satisfy themselves by tests at
lime of purchase that the corn offered
for seed is suitable for that purpose,
This is very important in order that
people may not be induced to pay large
prices for corn that is WORTHLESS for seed
purposes"
The department Of marketing en-
phasizes h following: TEST all seed
before putting it into the-ground. Take
no chances on your crop being a failure.
The plating of seed with a low germi-
nation test will spell disaster to the
states corn crop. 1t is a patriotic duty
and a business obligation on the farmers
Of the state TO plant only seed that will
grow"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
BY WILLIAM PHILIP siMMS.

With the British Armies in France,
April 7.-President Wilson's decision to
hasten support Of the allies troops is
not an instant too soon. Every Ameri-
can fighter is golden now.
Daily the facts grow, proving I'M
doubtedly that Hindenburg is COM
manded to force the issue as rapidly as
possible, to end the war this year.. Thus
the president is extending timely aid
to Foch and Haig to out maneuver the
Prussian war lords.
German prisoners sullenly and OBJ
~stinately insist that the offensive can
not be stopped. Captured officers
doggedly maintain the offensive will
be continued, with short pauses to
freshen W mar handled divisions and
bring up guns, until the war is won.
They talk and behave like desperate
gamblers stalking all on one play. They
try to appear indifferent, but their eyes
are gaunt and ~feverish and their voices
are hollow.
Must End Soon-Somehow.
Like their officers, captured privates
say the fighting will not stop until the
end. Some believe the battle will burst
anew on the same front. Others be-
lieve it will switch elsewhere. All
agree that peace must result-some
way somehow, so far as Germany is
concerned.
When in Switzerland ! heard the
kaiser could muster 30 divisions g.
520,0 600 mem on the west front. Per-
sonally, j consider the humble about
correct. Ninety divisions already have
appeared in the line. About l20 are
still available by switching tired troops
to quiet sectors.
The prisoners include boys and over
aged men. Hindenburg has hurriedly
recalled recently exempted men. Pris-
onerS agree that Austrian-German in
ternal conditions are ~frightful, weak
lings and the scrapings Of humanity
serving in some capacity in the ranks.
Cavalry Rips up Enemy.
J%ockeying continues on the battle
front. Wherever the Germans occupy
low ground they make local attacks to
win the ridges and other advantageous
Kickoff" positions. such was the
motive for the Arras-Vimy drive and
the drive for Bucquoy. where they
wanted the high ground AROUND Blu
cquoy Hebuterne n Achonvillers.
TIL enemy is striving for the hills
west of the Ancre valley, back of AL
bert and among the rivers converging
on Amiens. The fighting hereabouts
and to the southwark is ION the cards"
In all this the cavalry, who have
lonCed for chance with their sabres,
gallop!ng DOWN upon advancing infan-
try. cutting up panic stricken columns
and holding bridge heads. Further
chances for she horsemen probably are
coming.
The anniversary of Americas err
trance into the wal was toasted
throughout the British army. with
generous Hpccehcc. commencing t."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
War Critics, Like Samson
OfO1d, Tear OUn Temple
Censor Creel Denounces Attacks on Administrations Policies
Which He Declares Are Bi- Partisan and Seek Only to
Restore the out Party.

Washington, April 9.-Denouncing
as blind Samsons' the critics Of Amer
ica's war preparations, George Creel,
chairman of the committee OF public in
formation today declared they would
"tear down the temple to destroy those
AT its head"
Creel addressed the opening session
lecturers here. He declared that criti-
cism now directed al the war govern
ment was Bipartisan, concerned not
SO much with winning the war as win
ming another kind of campaign at a
later date.
Answering critics of the ordnance de-
partment, Creel said the United States
had produced 1000, 900 Of the best rifles
in the world in a yea and had equipped
factories to produce the famous 75s.
The man who thinks In terms of
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
S. DAKOTA DEBATING
TEAMS ARE WINNERS

Vermilion, S. d., April S.--Both the
negative and the affirmative teams
from the University Of South Dakota
won their debates on the question OF
national prohibition by constitutional
amendment. The most recent victory
was that of the team which downed
Nebraska Wesleyan University at Lin
coin, arguing against national prohibit
ton. The South Dakota debaters were:
Lloyd Peterson, Sisseton. S. d.; Selmer
Sandven, Canton, $. D.; Garrett Breck-
enridge, Milbank, s. D.. The victory
was by unanimous decision Of the
judges.
The other victory was won by the
University Of South Dakota, arguing
the other side Of the same question,
against the University OF North Da-
o at Vermilion. The members OF
the team which defeated North Da-
kotn We're: Earl Halverson, Colome;
Joseph Anderson, Platte.
Both teams were coached by Prof.
Clarence Estey Lyon, head of the de-
partment Of public speaking at the
university,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

p~artisanship at this time is a Stacker"
Creel said.
He concluded with the statement that
American would spend her last dollar
and life" IL necessary, to win a de-
cisive peace, no matter what action
other nations might take
The Liberty motor, Creel said, has
proved itself 100 per, cent perfect, and
within one week its critics VIII have
to admit it,"
Creel referred to the aviation con-
%struction report, which is expected to
be made public this week, and which.
it is said, will be a source of encour-
agement to those skeptical about our
aviation program.
The lecturers are gathered here to be
addressed by foremost Americans pre-
~paratory to touring the country to
talk the Germans into defeat and the
pro-Germans out of America"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
URGE NoNPARTisANs
TO SUPPORT NEXT LOAN

Mitchell. s.. D., April 6.-To urge
members of the N~onpartisan league tc
support the third Liberty loan, to In,
crease their wheat and other cerea!
crops and to aid in the conservation OF
toodstuffs, are the avowed principal
features OF the loyalty meeting OF the
league to be held in the city hall audi
.orium, Monday evening, April 8.
1t Is announced that many league
leaders nave signifed their intentions
Of coming to the meeting and that
speakers OF state and national prom
lnence will address h gathering. the
name OF II. A. Oldham. chairman OF
the second Liberty loan campaign in
South Dakota appears among the
speakers.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
SOCIALISTS HAVE FILED
THEIR NOMINATIONS

Pierre, S. D., April S.--The socialists
have filed nomination petitions for q
complete ticket, as follows: O. r. Carl
SON, OF Lincoln county, congress, First
district; +. +. Atwood, Sisseton, con-
gress, Second district; j. f.. Basford.
Of Philip, congress-, Third district; John
q. Knapp, Sisseton, United States SEN
ator; Orville D.. Anderson, OF Miles
Vile, governor; Fred :. Mcdonald,
Lake City, lieutenant governor; Joseph
r. Hofer, Freeman, secretary Of state:
l.. ID. Kinds, Of Vernol, auditor; w. Il.
Shaw, Vale, treasurer; Olive Knowles,
Deadwood, superintendent OF public in
struction.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
BOL0 PASHA TO DIE;
PLANS REVELATIONS
Famous Spy Granted Reprieve
For the Moment" to Tell
What He Knows.

Paris. April 9.-Shortly following the
action of President Poincore in refusing
clemency to Bolo Pasha, convicted OF
treason in acting as the agent Of Ger.
man propaganda in France, which
caused the expectation that his execu-
ton would not be long delayed, it was
announced today hat the military
judicial authorities had granted Bolo
a reprieve. Their action was based upon
the representation of his attorney,
Albert Sales, that the convicted man
had revelations to make to the
authorities.
The length Of the reprieve is not
given in the official announcement,
which, in making public the fact of the
reprieve states that it is granted "for
the moment"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
ELK POINT SOLDIER
is DEAD IN FRANCE

En- Point. S. d.. April 10.-Simon
Smith and wife, Of this city, received
a cablegram that their son Bert died of
mastoiditis in France on March 30. He
enlisted June 6 last year in Company
l. OF the National guard in Sioux City
and was transferred to Des Moines
and New York city. sailing for France
about Thanksgiving. This is the first
of the Union county boys to die in
France. Deceased was % years OF age
and vas popular in this community.
Memorial services We're held Yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist
church in this CitY.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
SUIT TO COLLECT ON
RED CROSS ADVERTISING

Armour. S. D., April S.-Suit for
Smalley, Of the Wagner. Charles Mix
county, Eagle, against Frank $. Stro-
behn, cashier Of the First State bank
of Wagner. Mr.. Smalley had sold a lot
OF Liberty bond advertising without
consulting Strobehn, it is alleged, who
is local Liberty bond promoter, and
the latter is said to have stopped pay
wrawn in favor of Smalley, which
passed through his bank. Mr.. Smalley
has engaged Attorney e. p. Wanzer, of
this city, and the case will come up for
hearing at the May term Of circuit
court.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

DEADWOOD-In the state circuit court
here Frank Ricketts,, a Lead man. was
to one year in the Sioux Falls peniten-
tiary, this being his second offense of thu
same kind. The court gave him the alter
native of furnishing n bond OF $500 con-
iltionod OH his remaining IN the jurisdic-
lion OF the court for Il year and supporting
his wife and baby during that time. HI
was unable to secure bondsmen and hence
will have to serve tt, year.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
INSURANCE FEES IN
SOUTH DAKOTA BIG

Pierre. S. D., April 6.--The insurance
commissioner reports that a total OF
$2O,S56.76 has been received as fees
in that office since January /, 1918.
and that the fire marshars department
has received S9,17S.97 in that three
months period in fees, so that the
total now aggregates over $4,000 in
fees in the entire insurance department
for the past three months. This money
goes into the general treasury fund
and from 1t the expenses OF the in
surance department are paid.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
SCHOOL LAND SALES
SHOW GOOD RESULTS

Pierre, S. d., April S.-The Commits
sioner of School and Public Lands office
in conducting land sales this month
over the state are having excellent
results. Thursday the sale in Beadle
county disposed Of 1882 acres, at n
total of 1895, 200, the average price being
$53.40 per acre. The highest priced
piece sold for $4,000 per acre, and the
highest priced grazing piece was leased
for $500 per acre in that county.
In Butte county 1,760 acres brought
S32,S4O, or an average Of $1S.G0. In
Meade county the sale OF 4,G67 acres
brought $62, S23. or an average of $3.50.
One piece sold for $500 in that county.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
NEW BRIDGE TO SPAN
MISSOURI RIVER

Mitchell, S. d., April S.-The work OF
building a new bridge across the Mis-
souri, at Chamberlain, to replace the
pontoon bridge which went out We'd
nesday, has been begun by the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway
construction crews. The bridge will
be Of a new type and designed to with
stand the pressure of ice packs, which
heretofore have taken out the bridge
at this important point nearly every
spring.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
YOUNG ORATORS TO
ENTER NATIONAL CONTEST

Mitchell. S. D., April 10.-Lloyd II.
Rising, Dakota Wesleyan college,
Mitchell: c.. Wright Hoffman, Park
college, Missouri, and Hewiston Poll
the successful contestants in the in
terstate oratorical contest held here,
and will represent their states at the
national contest which will be held in
Topeka, Kan. May 8. Judges of the
contest were Prof. NJ. NJ. Fogg, Uni
versity of Nebraska; Hon. Doane Rob
inson, Pierre, S. D.; Prof. w. l. Early.
Sioux Falls.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
SHIPPED BOOZE IN
COFFIN; is TAKEN

Mitchell, S. d., April GA conductor
on a Northwestern train from the east
discovered that a casket bound for
Huron had fluid contents and notified
the sheriff Of Beadle county. The of
flcer took charge Of the supposed re-
mains upon arrival and contiscated %
gallons of whisky, securely packed.
To complete the ~camoufiage the boot.
logger had ordered a grave dug in the
Huron cemetery.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

No fewer than 81 new spaces are
preempted for stamp albums of com,
ing years, already as a result of the
status OF h United States as a bel
.1igesent power. Most of the stamps
have been made necessary by the war
tax legislation enacted by congress.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

Pineapples are planted in three ways
for shipping raw, for canning and
for juice. II h planter wants large,
perfect specimens of the fruit, he sets
about 5000 plants to the acre. The
uniform smaller discs that are found in
the cans are h result Of closer plant
ing, while the planter who desires only.
juice sets his plants still closer.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

With the intention of supporting the
policy Of the United States inregard
Cuba has issued a decree requiring
that a license be obtained from the
secretary Of the treasury Of Cuba for
the expectation from Cuba of any of
the articles named in the proclamation
of August u by the president OF the
United States.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
FABULOUS WAGES NOT
so FINE AFTER ALL

Lead. S. D., April 6.-Peter Michigan.
a South Dakota man, who some weeks
ago went TO Detroit, Mich, and Sc
cured employment in an automobile
factory, having been drawn to that
city by a story of fabulous wages paid
workmen in the factories, has returned
to his home in Lead. He states that ne
vas paid $3.50 per day, but that his
living expenses averaged 1915 per day
with oor accommodations even at that
price.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

President Carranza has declined to
accept, on the grounds Of unconstitu-
tionality, the recent increase In salary
granted by the legislature and which
Is Incorporated in the budget for the
coming fiscal year. He now receives
1875 pesos a day. 1t was proposed to
allow him 176 pesos a day.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

A new syndicate has been formed by
Einar Steensrud, of Skien, Norway,
for the consolidation and developing Of
a number Of small waterfalls, aggre-
eating 200, 00e horse power. The pres
ent intention is to utilize his power
for the manufacture of nitrate, alumni
mum, or carbide, according as the de-
mand develops.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

What is said to be the largest butter
NUT tree in trunk M diameter of the
spread of it's branches that has been
found in either Massachusetts or YER
mont is on the grounds Of f. e. Doe,
ia Bradford, VT. At 5 feet from the
ground the circumference of the trunk
OF the tree is IL feet and the diameter
of the spread Of its branches is 76
Rant
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
TAKE YOUNG MAN BACK
TO WEST UNION, IOWA

C~enterville. s. D., April 6.--Sheriff
Wright, OF West Union, Ia, has de-
parted from Turner county, having in
custody Matt Schmiller. Of West I'm
ion, who fled to South Dakota after
n young woman Of West Union had
made a serious charge against him:
The fugitive was found on the farm OF
a farmer living near Centerville, where
he had secured employment.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

YANKTON-State Tax COMMISSIONS
Eveland, Of Pierce, met the county asses
sors and township supervisors here in con-
ference on tax problems, and amongst
other matters Iand was raised In value
10 per cent over last years valuation.
YANKTON-For taking a zip OF alcoho.
on q train. which made him a trIfle un-
steady on his legs, a stranger was Ar
rested here and paid city ard county fines.
with costs. making a total Of $S3.T3.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

Indigo is now being made from coal
tar in this country. At Midland, Mich,
1000 pounds. of 20 per cent paste are
produced daily. All the tariff bills of
this nation, commencing with the tar
sff OF March 3, 1888. and including the
tariff of October 3. 1913, placed indigo
on the free list. Not until September
9, 1916, was a bill passed putting a
duty on II. 1t was the first schedule
that braved h anger OF the German
s1yenakerS
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

An eminent engineer has predicted
thai In time to come the rivers Of the
United States will no longer flow as
they do today. Each important stream
win be merely a series of sluggish lakes,
with electric power stations in between.
All the little streams will be wiped out,
and their waters combined into the
great ones hat are to supply the heat,
light and power of the future.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
SOLD FLOUR WITHOUT
REGULATION SUBSTITUTES

Yankton, 5. d., April 1O.-Rasmus
Slattebak, of Armour, arrested for sell
ing wheat without selling substitute
with il, was bound over here in 81, 900
bonds, after waving examination, and
will be tried at Sioux Falls in Septem-
Der next.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

The following fruits, vegetables, etc,
have been in cultivation more than 1000
years: Almond, apple, apricot, banana,
bean, cabbage, cucumber, date, egg
plant, fig, grape, olive, onion, peach,
pear, ounce. rice, sorghum, turnip,
watermelon and wheat.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

OF $4,000 graduate nurses in this
country, 1000 already are in active wal
service. The Red Cross carefully card
indexes every nurse as librarians do a
book, and the whereabouts and serv-
ice of each one can be found in a mo-
ment by referring to this index.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

Religions are of more numerous kinds
Hhan can well be classified. AT the
present time 1t Is estimated there are
throughout the world about $50, 000, 900
Christian adherents, including 270,000,-
900 Roman Catholics and 40, 000, 900
Protestants; nearly 400, 0OO, 900 Confu-
clans and Taoists. 210, 200, 900 followers
OF Hindooism, 220, 000, 900 Mohammed-
ans, 140, 900, 00e Buddhists and 12,00O,-
eco members OF the Jewish faith.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

1t has frequently happened that val
liable trade secrets have been lost be-
yond recovery. For instance, the best
watch oil. 1t appears, can no be OBJ
tained today, because the secret pro-
cess Of mixing it persisted with h in
ventor. 1t is said that the last quart
Of this famous fluid was sold for 5000,
and that was 35 years ago.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
BURKE HAS ORGANIZED
HOME GUARD COMPANY

Burke, S. D., April Ga number Of
patriotic women Of this place, in order
to do their bit" during the great wal,
have organized a women's home guard
company, with Verna Lundak as cap
tain. The company starts out with
about 80 charter members. They have
commenced drilling and in due time will
be provided with guns.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

Copaiba. h sap of a tree that grows
wild in Venezuela, is used for medici-
nal purposes. The tapping season lasts
from October TO June. In 1916 there
were exported from M~aracaibo 146, 1856
pounds, valued at $35,91S, against 1O3,-
$50 pounds, valued at $22,5 in 1915.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

Exports from Malaga to the United
States during the calendar year 1917,
as declared at the American consulate,
reached record figures. The total value
of the exports to the United States
proper during 1917 was s4,S09,673, as
compared with so, 7S4, 362 in 1916, an in
crease OF 70 per cent. This remark
able augmentation is due principally to
the larger shipments Of olive oils and
the increased prices of this product in
the world markets,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
SOUTH DAKOTA FIRE
LOSSES HEAVY IN MARCH

Pierre, S.. d., April 10.-The fire mar
shall reports 33 fires in South Dakota
during February, with a loss Of $780,
928.16, the largest causes being defec-
tive fiues, sparks and spontaneous com
buStiOn.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

Tension members OF a truss frame
that supports a flat car of unusual ca
pacity on q European railroad are
formed Of steel wire cables instead of
the usual rods and bars.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
GETS 400 BUSHELS OF
GOOD SEED CORN

Pierre, S. d., April S.-Senator w. F..
W~hittemore, of Hamlin county, has
been in Pierre the past few days, and
While here arranged for the purchase
OF 400 bushels Of seed corn. at an aver
age of SIS per bushel. This county was
fortunate last year in having a good
corn crop, which tests highly for
seed,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

as iron shells, once thought obso-
lete. are peing manufactured in France
at the rate of 100000 a day. They are
more effective against earthworks thar
those Of steel.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

The inventor of a steel railroad tie
that also serves as a cattle guard
claims 1t car be laid in half the time
required for a wooden tie and will pre-
vent wrecks caused by rails spreading.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

by the conversion Of cellulose, one of
the elements of wood. into a gelatinous
material known as ~viscose, a wide field
is opened for the utilization OF wood
WA Ste
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

British colonial authorities in the
West Indies are experimenting with
concentrating raw lime juice by freez-
ing out much Of its water to save bulk
in shipping.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

For electric welders a helmet made
Of fiber has been developed that is Doth
cooler and lighter than the metal ones
heretofore used, and also protects it's
wearer against stray currents.