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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
Just a Little Too Much.

Young Fiddle was a very learned
young man, and his friends were all
very disappointed, not to say surprised,
when he refused to accept the degree
Of doctor of divinity. One of his col
leagues tackled him on the subject.
"Ah. WELL" replied the learned young
man, "it's enough to be named Fiddle,
without being Fiddle, D. D.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
LEAD" Pencils.

The common black lead pencil is
made from graphite and contains no
lead. Lead pencils received their
name from the leadeI plummets which
were used to rule lines on paper be-
fore the use of graphite.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
EDGEWOOD.

Miss Ethel Alger, who has been a
patient sufferer for a long time, pass
ed away Wednesday, October 10th.
Owing to the churches being closed,
the funeral was held at the home on
Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Bretnall.
Miss Irma Maxson is home from Nc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
Rain Quenches Forest Fires.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 23.-A heavy,
soaking rain that, had it fallen II days
ago, probably would have averted the
northern Minnesota conflagration, is
falling, putting out what remain Of the
embers of destruction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
Friday Day of III Omen.

: The Talmud, the book containing the
civil laws of the ancient Jews, says
that Adam was created on a Friday,
sinned on a Friday and was thrust out
Of Eden on q Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
New Water Heater.

A fireplace CRATE made of tubing
through which water can be circulated
to distribute heat about room has
been patented by an inventor.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
STRAUSS To LAND
VVARBURC'S PLACE.
New York Man Slated For Job,
on Federal Reserve Board
Other Appoint
ments Soon.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 7.-Presi.
dent Wilson is now filling number
OF vacancies resulting from recent
nations. He is understood to have Sc
lected Albert Strauss of New York, as,
the successor of Paul Warburg, who's
recently resigned in the federal re-.
serve board
The nominations for this post WIZ
go to the Senate shortly.
The president also has Determines
upon the man he would like for Amer
lean ambassador to Great Britain, sue
ceeding Walter Hines Page, who re-
Gently resigned because of i'll health.
In addition the president is working
on the problem of men to fill the two
vancies on the federal trade commits
sion.
. Strauss, whose nomination will GO
to the Senate shortly, has served at
the treasury representative on the war
board and the war export board. Since
Joining the treasury war organization,
he has been in almost complete con-
troll Of foreign financial action by the
treasury.
He is a former. member of the New
York firm Of Seilignan & Company.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
FORT PIERRE FAIR
DREW LARGE CROWDS

Pierre, s. D.. Sept a.-Ths annual
Fort Pierre fair was in progress this
week, showing the greatest collection
of pure bred white faced cattle ever
shown in this section of the country.
The animals belong to various nearby
firms,
Stanley county this year has ex-
ceeded any other year In grain crop,
and the fair exhibit was such as would
have done credit to any leading grain
state in the union. Much of this exhibit
will be shown later at the state fair
Other attractions at the fair in the ex-
ceilent amusement class will also go on
to the state fair. Pierre on Thursday
closed its doors completely, state OFF,
Gals and business men and everyone
crowding the city across the Missouri
to the limit to attend the fair. under
very favorable weather conditions.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
Hindenburg Leaving Dangerous
Salient Exposed to Yank Army

Won Hindenburg's natural line of re-
treat from the Vesle is toward the
northeast. II the armies along the
southern front move backward to the,
north and DO not bear to the north
west, they viii jeopardiae the retire
ment of the armies along the west
ern side of the front. This is
perilous matter for Won Hindenburg
to ADJUST He Is endangered in with
drawing the sides of right angle
The retirement must clash in the mid
die OF the tangle unless the utmost
degree of skill is shown.
Marshal Foch is now threatening to-
bring about such a clash by his pres
sure along the Chemin des Danes
which forms the apex Of the right
angle, II Won Hindenburg takes the
natural direction for his southern re-
tirement and moves northeas twarda
his apex will be weakened. and the
danger of a break through will be.
very real. Ii he strengthens the apex
by moving his troops straight to the.
north he win run them into the roads.
that should be kept free for the retreat
of the west armies between the Chemin4
des Danes and Cambrai. This prob
lem must continue to exist as long;
as Hindenburgs front consists of
wight angle necessitating retirements
in two conflicting directions.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
WOMEN CONDUCTORS
ON THE STREET CARS
Sioux Falls Union Votes to Take
Females In-Company Out
lines Its Policy.

Sioux Falls. S. D., Sept. 7.--Women
as street car conductors made their
appearance in Sioux Falls several
days ago, two or three of the cars OF
the Sioux Falls traction system being
operated under the direction of wom-
en-. In order to celebrate the advent
of conductorets on the cars. the
members of the street car employees
union held an important meeting to
determine what course they should
pursue with reference to admitting the
women to membership in their union.
1t was decided after some debate to
admit them, and following this they
Were admitted as members OF the un-
ion. In the event that the shortage OF
men conductors Becomes SO acute as
to necessitate the employment of more
women conductors il is the policy OF
the street railway company to employ
only the wives OF soldiers. or the
wives and daughters of male en-
Moves
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
BY j. w. T. MASON.
United Press War Expert.

New York, N. Y, Sept. 7--General
Won Hindenburg's retirement from the
Vesle is still only one half completed.
A dangerous salient continues to exist
east of Fismes. The possibility. con-
tinues that the Americans operating in
this sector will effect large captures
of men and munitions unless the line
is quickly Strengthened.
The Germans are clinging to the
Nesle for about two miles east of
Rheims. The Americans are now oper-
ating against the center of this line,
They are moving 1t slowly northward,
forming by their attacks two small
pockets from which booty viii be taken
unless Won Hindenburg stops the
process by jumping the entire 10 miles
of front backward.
The present halt i'll the Aisue retreat
is highly necessary for Won Hinden-
burg, because it is highly difficult for
him TO determine which direction to
select for his main retirement
The Americans and French are adj
Nancing slowly along the Chemin Des
Danes. and are threatening to cut into
The right flank OF the Germans ii they
weaken their forces in the area inn
mediately north of the Aisne
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
BODY Of STRANGER
IS FOUND IN FIELD.
So Badly Decomposed That
Identification Was Rem
dered Impossible.

Aberdeen. s. D., Sept. a.--The badly
decomposed body of an unknown man
was found on the farm of Christ Lar
sen. two and half miles from Warner,
S. D.. and about 20 miles from Aher-
deem The body was found in a corn
field, as men working for Mr.. Larsen
entered the field to cut corn, lndi-
cations point to the possibility that the
man was murdered. as the skull was
fractured in two places. There were
no papers or other means of identifi-
cation on the body The hat or cap
was missing, there was only a comb
and few other trinkets in the pockets.
The body was found about a quarter
OF mile from the Milwaukee railroad
track, and one theory Is that he may
nave been struck by a train and wan
dered TO the corn field before dropping
down TO die OF his hurts. The body
mad evidently lain where it was found
for period of four or five weeks.
The man wore suit OF blue serge
clothing, without vest. a striped
shirt and shoes of good quality.
sandy beard of four or five days.
growth covered the face and he had
dark brown hair with but few evil
uences or grey in it. A razor. wrapped
in copy of an Aberdeen paper dat
ed July 20 was on the body. A torn
bit OF paper, with some writing dimly
appearing on it was found. The writ
ing seemed TO be that of a girls name
and of town. The name seemed to
be Christine Shaw" and the town ap-
peared TO be "yerdon. Neb."
So badly decayed was the body that
the coroner and sheriff found ii inn
possible to remove it, and it was
buried near the spot where it was dis
covered.
No one has been reported missing
in this section, and it is probable the
man was a stranger, who had prob
ably come to South Dakota for the
harvest season and was murdered or
met with a fatal accident.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
BLOOD HOUNDS TRACK
WOMAN'S ASSAILANT.

Yankton, S. D., Sept. ACCORDING
to information reaching here man
who is charged with criminally as
saulting a woman on farrs nine miles
southeast Of Wakonda Las been arrest
ed and taken to Jail at Vermilion
Bloodhounds from Mitchell aided in the
search for the man. which began i'm
mediately after the crime became
known.
The man. who gave two names
Cass and Sett-had peen working on
farm near where the crime was COM
mitted The woman was alone at the
farm house at the time, the rest of
the family being at work on the farm.
The man has been identified by the
woman, who. other than suffering a
nervous shock, was uninjured. Ac-
cording to reports here the man has
admitted the crime -
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
SPHINX COUNTY MAN
HELD FOR ESPIONAGE

Aberdeen; s. o.. Sept. al "a hear
ing before William Wallace, United
States commissioned, Paul Werth. 4
wealthy farmer living in Sphinx county,
near Frankfort, S. D. was held under
$4,000 bonds, which he furnished. on,
"a charge of violating the espionage act
by making false statements concern
ing the army and the government. ex-
pressing desire to- kill the president.
ind in Other ways.
AZ Ss
" About hundred Of ina
residents OF thisS city, including rnanv
young boys and girls. organized q stock
company and purchased the local opera
house. which will be conducted BY them
II the future. 8iss
MITCHELL-The Mitchell Corn Palace
viii not be entirely redecorated this year
I because Of the need OF conserving corn.
sHerstofoye the huge structure when Il
the scene sOf annual harvest Festivities.
has been covered each year with 4 "a.
user Of corr. In which pictorial designs
were woven.
BEREsFoRD1 Fssidents Of this vicin
ity are being greatly annoyed ana are
sustaining losses from the operations Of
The latest victim is rev An.
Il aiherg wing {. qplilyu: ton mar Is.
who had two nea Az ne NV 4 as sings stolen
from HIS automcb Ne While he was I asIaf-
~ hbsr 20 save Ibis srain
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
.kAlsER's CIGARS ARE
SMOKED IN ILLINOIS

Springfield, Ill. - Gov. Frank O..
Lowden is smoking on the kaiser.
This is the story: On certain Ger
man steamer, seized by the United
States at the outset Of the war, were,
several thousand fine cigars, fat Ha-
vans of rare fragrance encircled by
bands, bearing the German i,nperiag
insignia.
They were consigned to Wilhelm.
Frank Vanderlip, of New York, the
banker, received box of the smokes
and sent one to his fatherinlaw, C. e.
Cox. of Pittsfield.
Mr.. Cox, who Is a civil war veteran.
presented the cigar to Governor Low
den with this message: "Eurn him
M,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

London, Sept. striking straight
for st. Quentin, the British have
forced crossings of the Somme south
of Peronne and advanced nearly four
miles in some places, today's report
from Field Marshall Haig showed.
The important feature of this morn
ing's news is that the Canal Du Nord
has been crossed by the British on the
whole front except from Harvincourt
to the river Scarpe and that the French
and British have secured a footing on
the eastern side of the whole water
line down to Ham.
Attention frequently has been called
to the Somme, Du Nord and Tortille
water line as being a check to the pro-
gress Of tanks. This check now has
been overcome and except in the north
there is now no water line between
the entente allies and the Hindenburg
line.
From $Harvrincourt the British line
now runs to the west Of Eauancourt
and through Bussu to Mons En- -Chaus-
see, Athies and Matigny. three and a
half miles northwest of Ham.
London, Sept. I'd p. ND British
troops today captured Neuve Chapelle
and Busy.
Field Marshal Haig's forces crossed
the Canal Du Nord on the whole front,
except from Havrincourt north to the
Scarpe.
Advancing east of the River Somme
to the south of Peronne, the British
have captured the villages of ST.
Christ, Briest and LIE Mesnil-Bruntel
Field Marshal Haig reported in his Of
fetal statement today. A number of
prisoners We're taken by the advancing
troops.
Between the Somme and the Disc
French troops have captured block of
hills known as the Outrecourt mastiff,
which is within three miles of Chauny.
The French have secured a good hold
on the northern bank of the Ailette
and on the terrain between that river
and the Disc. They are approaching
II they are not actually on the Hin
denburg line at st. Gobain masstf.
On the Flanders front the British are
established In portions Of the old Ger
man front east of Neuve Chapelle, and
in the old British line In the Fauquis-
sart sector.
The British also have advanced
northwest of Armentieres. North of
Peronne British forces are in possess
sion of the town@of Bussu and are in
the immediate vicinity of Templeux-
La-Fosse. Nurlu and Eqancourt.
Southeast of Peronne the British
have reached Athies and Mons En-
Ehausse. They have captured the vii
lage of Doingt.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
SOUTH DAKOTA GIRL
OFF FOR MADAGASCAR

Sioux Falls, SD, Sept. IA South
Dakota young woman, Miss Gertie Ed
monds. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole
Diamonds, Of Madison, has departed for
Madagascar, where she will serve as
theran church. Her journey will not
be entirely without danger, as she goes
to take the place of another young
woman missionary VINO lost her life on
a submarine. Nothing daunted by the
tragic fate of the young woman she
will succeed, Miss Edmonds started on
her perilous voyage to the other side
OF the world with great faith and an
abundance Of physical courage.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
SUPREME COURT IN
NUMBER OF DECISIONS

Pierre, S. D.. Sept s.-The Supreme
court rendered the following opinions:
Per curtain, case OF board OF supervis-
ors of Brookf1eld township, McCook
county, VS.. Sam Jorgenson, defendant
and appellant: affirmed
Austin Western Road Machine Co.
VS.. Henry e. Owen appellant, Butte
county trial court affirmed.
N. 3. Jackley, vs.. Bessie B. Robin
son and Helen Baker. appellant, trial
court of Hughes county affirmed
Frank II. johnson, receiver for First
National bank OF Bristol. appellant, vs.
Mrs p. Peterson, Day county trial
court affirmed
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
MORE TROUBLE FOR
YANkTON VETERINARIAN

Yankton, S. D., Sept. 7.-Just as he
was about to begin a sentence Of 60
days in county Jail for Illegal LIQUOR
sales. DR.. II. s. Matthews, Veterinary
surgeon. was again arrested, ON com
plant of Miss Elizabeth Uedling, who
charged him with statutory assault
Matthews was bound over to circuit
court for trial. Miss Uedling, who is
employed at the state hospital, sent to
the Matthews livery for rig to bring
her to town. Matthews answered the
call himself, the girl states, and in
stead of bringing her to town drove
her to deserted place. On her return
from a three-day vacation Miss Jed
ling told the matron of the hospital,
and the management of the institution
took the matter in hand. He has been
veterinary here for nearly 20 years
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
OMAHA DOG WINS
IN Mo8RlDGE TRIALS

Mobridge, s, D., Sept. 8 Excellent
weather conditions and prairie chick
ems aided materially in the second days
run at the all American field trials now
being held in Mobridge. In the all age
stake, Eidorado, an English setter
won the title and the silver trophy cup
donated by the Brown Palace hotel.
Mary Montrose. pointer, owned by Will
nam Zeigler OF New York City was Sec
ond and Concho Dick, pointer. owned
;py Carl Duffleld OF Tulsa, Okla, and
Comanche Rap, pointer. owned by Will
third. e ssS 9-s.Sg5 - s 1-s AZ
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
MUST NOW PROCEED
UNDER new STATUTE
South Dakota Supreme Court
Untangles Sioux Falls Con-
troversy-Other Opinions.

Pierre, S. D.. Sept. THE supreme
court has affirmed the opinion of the
Mnnehaha county trial court in hold
ing that the city manager law of 1917
was unconstitutional. but as the low
er court had held this unconstitution-
nj some time ago, the 1918 special ses-
sion enacted a law to take it's place,
which it is presumed is constitu-
tional, Sioux Falls had voted for a
city manager under the old 1917
statute, supposing it constitutional
and thinking that the upper court
might declare it so, has not yet pro-
ceeded under the new act to get Its
board of commissioners, manager,
etc, but now the city will need, to
proper procedure to effect it's city
manager government.
The courts had held, and the SUI
preme court holds, the old 1917 law
unconstitutional because the title of
the act embraced more than one sub
Ject, which is not permissible under
South Dakota constitution and proven
the wrecktng rock for number OF
otherwise perfectly good" laws in
themselves.
Other opinions by the supreme
court rendered now are: BY Judge
Gates. appealed from Miner county,
trial court reversed, J. N. Jensen VS..
Richard Griffin, ct al, appellants.
First National Bank of Pukwana, vs.
Brule National Bank of Chamberlain,
Brule county trial court affirmed.
Arthur W. Barker. vs. F. S. Coats,
appellants, Brown county trial court
affirmed.
Mariette o. Yolton, VS.. District
School Board of Capa, Lyman county.
trial court affirmed. Judges Policy and
Gates dissenting.
Printz- Biederman Co, appellant VS.
Trina Torgeson, Lincoln county trial
court affirmed.
John c. Hansen, VS.. John Fl. Boots.
appellant, Beadle county trial court
reversed.
G. NJ. Waters, appellant, VS.. J. w.
Ryan. Sphinx county trial court at
firmed
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
RAILROAD BRIDGE is
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Watertown. S. D., Sept. Fire.
which is believed to have started
within an hour and a quarter Of the
time the night eastbound Minneapolis
q St. Louis passenger train, leav-
Ing Watertown at IL o'clock, was due
to cross, destroyed the big trestle a
little distance west Of Revillo The
origin of the blaze remains a mystery.
Despite numerous rumors. the rail-
road officials have been able to make
no explanation of the proba BILE cause,
according to advices received by the
chief dispatcher here. Fortunately the
flames were visible to the engineer of
the passenger train far enough ahead
80 that he was able to bring his train
to q stop before 1t rolled onto the
trestle.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
VAMPIRE B RID E" GAME
UNDER FEDERAL FIRE

Chicago Federal officials began ex-
tensive Investigations following re-
ports OF vampire brides. preying Fon
soldiers and sailors Of nearby camps.
married three Camp Graft soldiers III
quick succession, securing pay allct .
ments from each and being made bene-
nciary in their war insurance Il 81
& Abe girl was released because allof-
merlts from the second and third ..ll,ls
bands had not been paid
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
MONSTER WHEAT YIELD
NEAR SIOUX FALLS

Sioux Falls. S. D., Sept This has
been a year of big small grain crops
In South Dakota, and yields of %, 80
or 80 bushels Of wheat to the acre have
not been uncommon, but it Is believed
all records for yields have been broken
on the farm of Hans Ruwald. a short
distance west Of Sioux Falls. Ruwald
threshed the crop from six and one
and this has threshed out an average
{ Of about 4S bushels to the acre. From
the. six and one half acre tract he res
Sceived 34S bushels The wheat at pres
I ent market prices gives him q return
OF SOS per acre for the tract devoted
i to the crop.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
.HERTuNC REPORTED
TO HAVE RESIGNED.
Resignation, Recently Forecast,
Said to Be Based on Chan
cellor's Health.

Il Geneva. Sept. German Imperial
Chancellor Hertling mas handed his
resignation to the kaiser on q plea Of
i'll health, according to reports from
Munich, via Zurich. It is not known
whether the resignation was accepted.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
RESUMES MAiI FIIGHT.

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 6.-Pilot Miner.
who is driving the first airplane carry
ing mail between New York and Chi
cago, resumed the flight to Chicago
at o'clock this afternoon from am
aviation field eight miles east of the
city. Miller will stop at Bryan, Ohio.
to deliver mail, and then continue on
the Chicago. sa, So =
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
SOUTH DAkoTA's FUNDS
IN GOOD CONDITION

Pierre. s. D., Sept. s.-The state
treasury on September showed total
In all funds of $1.13S,287 OF which the
following Items were part: Game
fund, $26.245; motor vehicle, s2S,130;
Irvine, $235,170: interest and income.
school fund, 1891. 800: agricultural
county extension, $17,926; county voca-
ttonal. $3.50: public industries, $4,406;
and teachers, $2.1O1.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
REPUBLICANS CALLED
TO MEET IN HURON

Mitchell. s. d. Sept. 9.W II. King,
state chairman Of the republican com :;
mittee has called q meeting Of the re-
publican candidates, state COMMITTEE
dates and republicans generally, for
Huron. Friday, September 18th, at 10
O'Clock a m. General organization mat
tiers will be discussed at this meeting;
e will be an informal affair. Mr.. King
has arranged to open headquarters at
Huron, Friday September l3, at 10
be found on the grounds every day at
III sheadQuarters tent
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
SOUTH DAKOTA MEN
ARE GOOD FIGHTERS

Sioux Falls. S. D., Sept. 7.--Infor,na-
ton has reached Sioux Falls to the ef-
feet that the members of old Company
b. state national guard. of this city,
which at the commencement of the
war with Germany was transferred tic
the field artillery of the American ex-
peditionary army and sent to France
are in the thick of the present fight
ing on the western front. According
to the information which has been res
ceived here the boys of this old COM.
pany, which was made up largely
from Sioux Falls and vicinity, includ-
ing several young men from Spring
field and other points in the state, are
making good at the front. and ara
rendering valuable assistance in the
strenuous work of driving the Germans
out of France and Belgium Those.
who have seen them in action state
they are better fighters than the best
Germany has, and that they are happy
and will stick to their task until the