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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
DlSlOYALISTS GIVEN
PRISON SENTENCES

Aberdeen, s. D., May 1S.-Judge
James ID. Elliott in the federal u
imposed sentences on prisoners con-
victed or found guilty Of various Of
lenses at the present term Of court.
Edwin S. Reitz, convicted of violat-
ing the espionage act by seeking to OBJ
struct the draft, was given five years
in prison and $1,000 fine; Walter Hey
nacher, same offense, five years in
prison; John Piepgress. or Woonsocket,
who pleaded guilty to same offense,
one year and a day in prison; Sam
Jacobs, of M~obridge, same offense, two
years and six months: John Bose, OF
Mobridge, threatening life of president,
two years and six months; +. w. Sal
lett, failing to file translation of ar
ticles appearing in Dakota Freie
Presse, $500 fine; William Beaman, of
Webster, Illicit distillation Of liquor,
two years; Felix Leabeau. felonious
assault on an officer of the law. w %
years and six months. Reitz and Hey
nacher nave appealed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
PREACHERS HOME Is
GIVEN YELLOW COAT

Aberdeen, S. d., May 22.-The house
and barn of Rev. o. M. o. Wee, pastor
Of the Norwegian Lutheran church al
Pierpont, S. d., in Day county, We're
striped with yellow paint by unidenti-
fed residents who evidently were in
censed al the clergyman's attitude to-
ward the war. 1t is asserted Rev. Mr.
Wee has shown a marked lack OF en-
thusiasm toward the war ever since
the United States entered the on.
fict, and when the citizens arranged q
farewell reception for a half dozer
drafted men Of that vicinity Who hat
been called to the colors he declined
an invitation to attend and address the
meeting.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
SOUTH DAKOTA BOY
WOUNDED BY PRISONER

Utica, S. d., May 16.-That the
fighting front in France is not the only
place where American soldiers are in
danger of being shot, is shown by the
experience Of Clifford Hammond, q
Yankton county young man. In q let
ter to the home folks from his station
in a navy yard in the United States,
he states hat he Is in the hospital re-
covering from two bullet wounds, one
in the arm and the other in the hip.
His arm is at least temporarily para
lyZed from the bullet which struck 1t.
Efforts are being made to remove the
bullets. While young Hammond was
on duty at the navy yard a prisoner
turned a Colt gun loose and young
Hammond received two of the shots
before he could get Of range.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
new TOWN TO RISE
FROM fulton ASHES
Residents of South Dakota Will
age Decide to Rebuild-Place
Almost Wiped Out BY Blaze.

Mitchell, S. d, May 20.-Undismayed
by the heavy fire losses of Thursday
night, when more than 80 business
buildings and residences were burned,
the little town Of Fulton, Hanson coun-
ty, has begun preparations for building
n new town.
The fire started in the Northwestern
station and the heavy wind which was
blowing carried it rapidly up the main
street, destroying we solid business
blocks.
The town was practically without fire
protection. Mitchell was appealed to
for aid and the local fire department
responded in force but was unable to
save the mercantile district.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
BY Associated Press.

From Yrres TO Rheims the a.iiei
armies await confidently the resump-
ton by the Germans of the offensive
they began two months ago, Good
weather prevails along the front in
Flanders and Picardy, but the enemy
has yet shown no disposition to take
advantage Of it.
Lack Of fighting spirit In the cracS
German divisions, 1t is reported Is
holding back a renewal Of the heavy
battles. Most Of the first class units
We're battered severely in the fighting
Of the last two months and require
more rest before they can again take
up active operations.
Indications arc thai the GermaHn
may extend the fighting front further
south n east along the Aisne into
the Champagne. 1t is thought they
may strike south of Laon, seeking to
gain the attention Of General Foch
n his army while their real effort
is made further north in an attempt
to separate the British and French
rmies
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
VETERAN LOCOMOTIVE
ENGINEER Is DEAD

Bristol, S. d., May 1S.-Thomas j.
Staley, a veteran locomotive engineer,
whose death at the home Of his sister,
Mrs. A. G. Stevens, in Minneapolis, is
announced, was known to thousands of
travellers and others in the territory
between Madison and Bristol. The
veteran engineer had been in the en-
ploy Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul railway company for a period of
81 years. He served as water boy and
served as carsmith, wiper, fireman and
then as locomotive engineer. For the
fast 80 years he had driven an engine
on the Southern Minnesota division of
The company, most of this time being
assigned to duty on the Madison -Bris-
tol branch.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
MILBANk Is PLANNING
A $4,000 HOSPITAL

Milbank, S. d., May 20.-At a meet
ing Of the Milbank Commercial club,
the projected hospital for Milbank,
which the Sisters Of Providence plan
to construct and operate, was taken up
and the proposal to give the enterprise
all necessary financial backing seemed
to meet with unanimous approval. The
sisters plan to construct a hospital to
cost $50 600, and they ask a bonus of
$40, 900 in cash and a site.
The Commercial club also endorsed
a plan to secure q first class band for
Milbank, and a preliminary band Or
ganization was formed with the fol-
lowing officers: President, w. c. Mil
Ter; vice president, F.. G. Miller; treas
urer, George Thomas; leader. Ed Van
Walker.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
SOUTH DAKOTA PRAISED
FOR FOOD CONSERVATION

Washington, ID. c., May 22.-Th'
Hoover food administration in a state
ment relative to wheat flour saving
and conservation of food, gives South
Dakota the credit for taking a leading
part. X refers to the recent con
ference OF the state food administrato
at Aberdeen, May IA, when a pledge
was given Of answering devotion and
steadfast service to God, and thu
country TO the end that our bread may
sustain u gallant troops. The South
Dakota food administration report!
GAO, 900 enthusiastic South Dakotan.
will be organized for food conserva'
ton.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
S. DAKOTA POULTRY
RAiSERS TO MEET

Mitchell, S. D., May 22.-One OF the
largest poultry and food meetings held
anywhere in the northwest will be held
at Mitchell Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the
evening at the city hall.
George W. Hackett, federal poultry
man for this district, with headquart.
ers in Kansas City, will lecture or
The Value of Poultry Meat and Eggs
compared with other Foods"
Ed. l.. Hayes, government poultry
mar for South Dakota, will lecture or
Poultry Conditions in South Dakota
Several other speakers will talk on the
food situation,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
FORMER CANTON MAN
BACK FROM FRONT

Canton, S. d., May 1S.-Andrew vi
land, a Canton boy, who went to the
front in Europe rs first lieutenant of
the Montana national guard last De-
cember. has just concluded a weeks
Iurlough with his parents in this city.
During his stay here he related manv
interesting exr eriences during his SER
vice In France, n gave first hand in
formation Of the f~ierceness of the
struggle between the allies and the
Germans. Viland has been honorably
discharged from the service, perhans
because OF being overweight, but he is
alssatlslied with this action and now
has returnd to the front with the hone
of being able to ~re-enlist in active SER
vice.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
GETS SECOND PLANE.

With The American Army in France.
sunday, May l9.-Lieut. Douglas
Campbell today gained his second aerial
victory. On the Toul sector he shot
down in flames an enemy biplane con-
tainin5 two officers. Returning, from a.
trip over Germany at height of 1900
ineters, the lieutenant met a German.
Photographic biplane going home. lie
mancuvered until he got under the tail
or the German machine and then
opened ire. The German machine
burst into flames and fell inside The
american lines, southeast of Flirey.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
MILITARY HONORS FOR
CHESTER SOLDIER soy

Madison, S. d., May 1S.-IIundreds
of residents of Chester, Madison and
other w turned out to pay a last
tribute to Ralph Costlow, a Chester
young man, who died while undergo
ms miintary training near San Fran
cisco. The funeral services were held
in Madison and the young soldier was
buried with military honors.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
SHELL BRITISH FLANK.

London, May 2l.-"Our troops con-
Quoted a successful raid in Albert sec
tor yesterday, taking a few prisoners
Field Marshal Haig reported today.
An attempted enemy laid on Hinges
was repulsed with heavy losses.
Hostile artillery fire increased con-
siderably last night on the Albert
Bucuuoy 'front.'
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
ELECTRIC PLANTS FACE
COAL SHORTAGE soon

Alexandria, S. d., May 22.-Alex.
andria, in Common with other towns
the electric light plants depend
upon hard coal for gas production for
power, faces a serious situation; Their,
being scarcely three weeks supply o
coal on hand and none enroute so far a.
can be learned. Can the period be.
tween the close of rail transportation
and the opening navigation be bridget
it is likely that no further shortages
will occur.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
MENNONITE STOCK
IS SOLD AT AUCTION
Over $4,000 Was Realized for
Liberty Bonds BY the
Unusual Sale.

Yankton, s., d., May 1S.-Over
$4,000 and. over was realized here
wednesday at a public sale of 1000
head of sheep and 100 head of cattle,
procured from the GAINESVILLE colony
or M~ennonites, for the Third Liberty
loan. The Mennonites are opposed.
through their religion, to war and all
forms of violence. but made no OBJ
be turned into bonds. The colony has
sold its lands, $500 acres and will re-
move to Canada, it is reported.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

IN the early days Of It's history the
earth grew rapidly by the addition of
meeoric matter. 1t ia still growing in
the same manner, though scarcely to
appreciate extent, for the masses
o4 meteoric matter added yearly ia
reckoned to be only 10000 tons. In the
course of ages the larger planets a
swept UP practically all the fragments
Of the original disruption. and the only
available source Of supply Of meteoric
matter seems to be that brought by
nom ats.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Galalith Is the new of the new insu-I
hating material made from skim milk
b process ~ briefly described in the
Gas Review: The process of manufac-
ture consists In treating skim milk
with caustic alkali to obtain a solution
OF case in. After being clarified the
casein Is precipitated with acids and
then filtered. The water Is slowly ex-
tracted. Then the product is partly
dried and is treated with formaldehyde
and dried again.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
GREAT RELIGIOUS
CHANGE FoREcAsTEp

Watertown S. D.. May 1S.-That n
great religious revival and reforma.
non, IN which many old practices and
uu~ttnihatlonal divisions may be OBJ
economic reconstruction is ia fo,InU,
inc world war, was the opinion ex.
pressed here by DR.. James 10 Free
nan rector of ST. Marks Ep,scooal
church or Minneapolis, who delivered
one annual convention sermon at the
opening or the 21th annual conven-
School association.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
FIGURES NO PROFIT
MADE IN FISHING

Aberdeen, S. d., May 1S.-John D.
Smull, editor of the Summit Indepen-
dent, is a sportsman and a lover of
nature, and all that, but he questions
IL recent fishing expedition taken by
him paid in dollars and cents Sp,ni,
belongs to an organization known as
the Truthful F~lsherman's Society,""
ana submits the following report.
COST OF trip, $3.50; fish caught. bass.
U; pike, 0; pickerel, 0; croppies, @:
perch' Two: weight of fish, one pound:
sooadlue or fish, 10 cents; miles rowed,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
r RETAKE VAN.

London, May 21-The Turks have re-
sumed the offensive, all along the eau
casian front, and have occupied Van.
says a dispatch from Tifis dated May
~. Another Armenian massacre has
been begun. The negotiations for a sep
arate peace between the Caucasian diet
and the Ottoman government have been
broken off on account Of the exorbitant
demands of the Turks.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Curiously enough. it is in India that
we find the wettest town in the whole
world, according to a British agricul-
tnral expert in India. This town,
where there Is an almost constant
rainfall, IL called C~herapunji, in AS
sam. It's average rainfall is GOO inches
or 80 feet a year, which is nearly q
foot q week.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

According to Sir George Watt, the
name Glove" denotes its resem-
blance to a nail (clavus). There seems
no doubt. he says. that the Chinese
procured the Glove from it's island home
Tor several centuries before 1t reached
Europe. There are records that point
90 this traffic as early as 260 b.. c. The
Glove was not regarded by the inhabi-
tants OF tho Spice islands as of any
value until the Chinese desired to be
supplied with little sweet smelling
0aflav
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

The female duckbill lays two to three
eggs about three-quarters Of an inch
long, inclosed in strong, flexible. white
shells. The young are sucked by the
mother. Duckbills have been kept in
the geological gardens at Melbourne,
but attempts to carry them alive to
Europe and America have met with
failure.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
SENTIMENT GIVEN BOOST

WATERFOWL. S. d., May 1S.-Close
upon the heels OF the authorization bv
the city council, of a survey and an.
praisement by consulting engineers
looking to the possible erection of q
municipal waterworks plant, agitation
for n municipality wned and operated
electric light and power plant has been
started by the action of the Water
town Electric Light & Power Co. in
announcing an increase in rates for
current for lighting and commercial
use.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Hereafter girl elevator operators of
Kansas City, Mo-. will have seats in
their elevators. The council provided
Tor this convenience for women when
Its chivalry was appealed to, and II
passed an amendment to the factory
inspection law requiring all building
managers employing girls to run ele-
vators to install seats.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Post cards were first used in Austria.
They became part Of that country's
postal service in 1869. They cost less
than half a cent to send and the first
were limited to 25 words. They were
taken up by England a year later. The
nrst picture post card Is said to have
been sent in England in 1891. Some
two or three years later, the first view
cards made their appearance. Post
cards came into use here in 1877.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Fifteen miles west of Denver, Colo,
large mirrors have been placed at two
sharp turns Of the winding road for
the purpose OF preventing collisions.
These 3x5-foot mirrors, which were
mounted upon posts which are ce-
msnted into the rock that edges the
highway,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

A. ornamental trees the Japanese
and Chinese persimmons are entitled to
high rank. When the trees are in full
adornment. The trees loaded with
orange and orange-red fruits are
among the most striking objects in the
garden. All thrive in California, and
not elsewhere except in some southern
mfafea
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Paper as we know thai article today,
was brought from Asia to Europe by
the Arabians. In China paper had been
manufactured from an ancient period,
from silk. When Samaroand was con-
quered by the Arabians they employed
cotton in the place Of silk in paper
making.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
LAUNDRYMEN ELECT
OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Huron, s. D., May 1S.-W. j. Tiffany
was elected president Of the South
Dakota Laundry Owners association
at the close of the annual convention.
l.. A. Kelly, of Sioux Falls, was named
vice president. Other officers elected
We're: III. o. Fish, OF Redfield, sec
rotary, n j. II. Foasberg. of Huron.
treasurer. The place for holding the
next convention will be decided by the
officers at a later date.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
DOWN TWO lYERs

With the American Armies in France.
May 2i.-The American Official com
munique, issued last night says:
Aside from mutual aerial actiyity.
the day was quiet or all fronts occu-
pied by our troops.
Our aviators brought down two hos
tile airplanes."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
FIGHT HAND TO HAND.

Vienna, Sunday, May-19.-(via Lon
don).-The official statement from
Austro-H Hungarian general headquar-
tiers today reads:
Reciprocal accommodating activity
on the Tyrolean west front and the
Nincenzian Mountains led to fighting
favorable to us. East Of Monte Pertica
least Of Brenta) the enemy was re-
pulsed twice in hand to hand fight.
ins"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

A woman property owner Of Canton,
Ohio. classed a goldfish as live stock
on a list which she sent to the county
TAX department, but the tax deputy
declared that 1t was a decoration and
should be classed as household goods,
while the deputy auditor believed q
goldfish ought to be listed under
watches and jewelry.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Watches and parts are the principal
articles invoiced at the American con-
sulate at Berne, Switzerland, for the
United States. These exports during
1917 were as follows: Watchec, parts
thereof. n watch tools, S5,3S7, 1881;
watch stones and other, S505, III;
watch springs. s92.39O; watch crystals.
fS0. S65.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

A change in the style of English rifle
bullets Is said to be responsible for the
Increased price of aluminium. Previous
70 the war English bullets were round
nosed. Experimenting proved that a
little aluminium cone at the end Of the
cartridge jacket afforded the proper
balance,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

A cattle trail is to be built in British
Guiana by the government. 1t will lead
from the ANIMAL Savanna on the Rupu-
NUM- river to the Yawalluri Savanna, a
distance Of 120 miles. Thousands of
cattle will then be available for export.
Colonization of interior districts will
also be made easier.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

George Osborne, while cutting his
cord" In South Royalton. VT, lost his
watch In the woods on Hubbard noun
ain last Thanksgiving day. Easter
Sunday he went to the spot where he
thought he lost 1t. found the tlmepiece,
which, on being wound, ran on sched-
ule time.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

ABERDEEN-The Masonic grand lodg,
or South Dakota, the grand chapter O;
the Order OF Eastern Star and other Ma
sonic bodies of the state will hold theii
annual meeting In Aberdeen in the weel
OF Monday, June 10.
FARMINGDALE-Suddenly attacked b,
heart failure, ]. ii. Gale, a prominent citi
zen, dropped dead i'm his home here. III,
apparently was in his usual GOOD health
up to a short time before his sudder
death. Fore some years he was connected
with a Farmingdale bank. He took ul
his residence at Rapid City more than d
years ago and was connected with tn.
Firs. National bank in that city up 10 In,
tim, the family moved to Farmingdale.
MILBANK--Information has been re
ceived here for Senator Sterling n
Washington stating that he has secure,
q large supply of bass. crappies and wall
eyed pike for distribution in Big Stoa.
lake.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
STRIKE FOES
]. AT SAL0NIKl
No General Attack Has Been
Attempted In the West
Though Allies Expect Felnt
Against West Front.
FIVE ARMIES ARE READY
Recognized Forces Are As
signed With Strong Re-
serve for Replace
ment of Losses.

Paris. Sunday, May le.--French and
ltalian troops resumed an advance OK
20 kilometers G2E miles) or the west
crn end of the Macedonia front, the
war office
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

The ash left on burning tobacco ID
considerable and the mineral matter
of the tobacco left frequently amounts
TO as much as a fifth part Of it's weight.
Thus a ton Of tobacco leaf would yield
four hundredweights Of ash. which
represent valuable mineral consti-
tuents Withdrawn from the soil.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Many new varieties Of pistachio nuts
from central and western Asia are be-
tng tested by the federal government
through wide distribution in various
parts Of this country.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

AZ q consequence. 1t 10 charged. of
Wflful misstatement of ages, the num-
Der Of women in the British census
groups aged 20 to rs and Is 70 30 are
Aisproportionately high.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

An annual silk camp. for the culti-
vataion of the silkworm. has been es-
tablished by h Salvation Army In q
10.o0o-acre mulberry forest near La
6ore, India.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

MITCHELL-The 9th annual convsn.
tion or the South Dakota Medical asso.
cation VIII be held in Mitchell Nav u IN
Elks home. ~ I" 'he
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

Astareth vas the principal female
divinity OF the Phoenicians. By some
ancient writers she was identified with
the moon; by others with the goddess
Venus or the planet of that name.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
SEND AID TO FIRE
VICTIMS AT FULTON

Alexandria, s. d., May 22.-Four
hundred and fifty dollars was raised
among the business men here in a
short time for the families who suf-
fered a total loss of homes and all
goods in the fire which devastated
Fulton.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
BAG PLANE.

Paris, Sunday. May 19.-American
gunners ave brought down q German
ai:plane. 1t was announced officially
tonight.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

An alarm clock which awakens deaf
.lespers by jarring their beds has been
invented in Germany.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23

For every ton Of hay in the field. 500
tons OF water hare been used to bring
A. to maturity.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-05-23
TWO CORONA BANKS
TO BE CONSOLIDATED

Milbank, s. D., May 18.-An impor-
tant transaction in Corona. one of the
thriving towns Of Roberts county. was
h concluding Of arrangements for
the consolidation on June l of the two
banks which have been doing business
there for some years. One of the banks
was known ss the Roberts County State
bank and the other as the Corona bank.
Under the new arrangement the con-
~solidated bank will be known as the
Corona State bank. The capital will
be $4,000. George Clark will be either
president or vice president. and II. A.
BELGIUM will be cashier. Under the con-
solidation the Corona State bank will
nave deposits in excess OF 500, 900.
Nearly all of this money belongs to
armers Of the Corona territory.