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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

TAKEN UP-One brown mare
three years old, left front foot wire
cut, right al cropped. No brands.
Owner can have same by paying for
keep and advertising. j.. h, Drain,
Wood, s. d. 43 81
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

TAKEN up steers an. j COW.
Some branded L on left hip. Cow
branded with figures on left side.
Other brands can't be read. Owner
may have sams by paying for keep
and this notice. A. Il. Miner, Wood,
>. u. 45 st
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

J. TAKEN UP-One brown gelding
branded cross on left rump, two white
hind feet, white star In forehead, old
wire cut ON right hind leg in hook
Joint. Owner NAV have same by paw
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

ESTRAY-Three 3 rear old steers
branded "a on right side. Reward
offered for information leading to re-
covery of this stock. w. H.. h. Hicks
Wood, S. d. 43 4tp
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

TAKEN UP-A three year old
whitefaced bull, no brands, Owner
can have same by paying for keep
and this notice. Bis Nollsch, Wood,
s. d. 43 81
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13


At the peace table Germany's part
is to wait until the Allies are salts.
fed.
Coed to buy, good to hold, good to
give for ChristmaS;-War Savings
Stamps.
To the list Of less" things which
we have Undergone add now the beer
less brewery.
Uncle Sans best Christmas preseLt
will be his boys home again. 1T may
not be delivered, however, until late
in the winter.
Fervent PRAYER is said to avail.
Pray f%ervently then that yon may not
receive for Christmas a pair of purple
socks or a yellow necktie.
When Johnny comes marching home
Susie will be waiting for him nth
her pretti'st frock and her most win
ming smile and her best chocolate
cake.
Europe Just now resembles one Of
the dissected pictures 81 popular a
few years ago. 1t can be put together
again, but to do SO will require an in
tinita degree of study and care.
The German statesmen are accus-
ing each other of being parUly reSpon
sible for the war. 1t is not the first
I'll ne that the pot has made scathing
remark! upon the color of the kettle.
1t Is to be hoped that after dispens-
ing with kaiSeriSm the Germans will
adopt a wiser ism. But we venture
to doubt whether either Socialism or
BolsheviSm W the description.
In Vienna, just before the armis-
tice was concluded, shoes sold at six
ty to ninety dollars a pair. \ Vienna
father could quote, BLESSINGS on
Thee, barefoot boy with genuine
fervor.
The citizens of DesMoines, Iowa,
are obliged by the Board OF Health
to wear "du" masks at all times eN-
cept when within their own homes.
The city must present the appearance
of a grand masquerade.
One part of the young woman's de-
priyation has been relieved. Sales of
candy for Christmas are no longer re
stricted to n pound parcels. But
what's the use? The young mar to
purchase the candy is not home yet.
Whether it is coffee or wooden goods
or railroad fares that go up, fate has
decreed that the advance shall come
out of the ultimate consumer. How
satisfactory that would be If you and
l didn't happen to be the ultimate
consumer.
1t is reported that former emperor
Charles f Austria in mental depres-
sion spends hours at his desk, staring
yacantly before him. If all the for
mer emporors had confined them.
selves to such harmless procedures
the world would be Intimately better
off.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13
, NOTICE.

The following Mellette County war.
rants are called, to and sincluding
register number as indicated below:
General Fund, Register No. 5000
Salary Fund. Register NO. 565
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13
N~saS1l${sssx& s %::a St~'~

FOR SALE-Fine quarter of land
two miles from Wood; plenty OF good
soft water; $1,000 incumbrance; price
~osnn V-~~;-~ ~ 49, ~n
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

FOR SALE:-Four Registered
Duroc Jersey Pigs. w. j. Palmer,
Wood, ). -. A It
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

Entered Is second class mall matter at
Wood, s. d.. March %. 1912, under act Of
March 8, 1873.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13

Don't expect the fiesh-pots ofEgypt
again at once, Our army and our al
lies are, still I'd be supplied, and We
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-13
WHITE RIVER ITEMS

Miss Cathrine O'Conner returned
from a business trip to Chamberlain
Wednesday.
Mrs. Whites daughter, Mrs. Petit
and children of Cedar Rapids, Neb-
raska, arrived Monday for a visit.
John Jones who has been visiting
his brother Steve, returned to his
home in Bennett county, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuerer were accom-
panied by Misses Alien and O'Conner
and Mrs. Earl Mcclure to Murdo,
Thursday.
County Superintendent Green held
a special examination at the court
house last Saturday. Four teachers
took the examination.
Miss Ida Spear rallied off a quilt
Saturday night the money to be used
for the benefit of the Red Cross. Mrs,
Morrow drew the lucky number.
+. w. Schwartz who has been away
on business in connection with his
new garage, returned Thursday
bringing with him Selby Gallagher
who will assist in installing his cleo
trio plant. White River will be quite
''citiied" with electric lights.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

and, OF course, MIR Man thought he
had me, SO he ran and called of Mr.. Dog
and pop went the gun and out of the tree
and off to my home | ran. Pretty good
Joke on Mr. Dog. don't you think sop'
Everybody laughed at Billy Possum' s
tale, and Jack Rabbit told how he nearly
lost his life up at Mr. Mans garden n
few nights before when Mr.. Dog jumped
at him and chased him over the stone
wall and Mr. Dog tried to follow, when
down tumblcd a stone and fell on Mr..
Dogs tail, said Jack.
"Ha, ha, hal'' laughed everybody.
Now you shall relate your tale, Billy
Frog" said Mr.. Owl, and after that
will relate mine"
Well of all the foolish things" said
Billy Frog! II thought you were wise
and knew everything, Mr.. Owl. Dldn {
YOU know that frogs do not have tailsI
And with that Billy Frog plunged into
the pond with a croaking laugh and was
! out of sight before anyone could say a
word.
MIR. Owl opened his eyes wider than
ever and looked at the animals sitting
on the ground. and they all looked at
, MIR Owl and then looked at each other
Well did YOU ever?' asked all the
animals.
No. | never. replied Mr.. Owl, and
off he flew, and the animals ran home too
astonshed at what Billy Frog had SAID
to hear any more tales.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

certain laundry had small fire, not long
ago they paid every customer fully for
damages to their scorched and burned
clothing. But there are other statements
ON the bills that the la,ndries do not
stand by; the companies wlggle out Of
responsibility for late deliveries, indefinite
collections, turned collars and mIxed-up
clothes, by saying they are not responsible
for promises made by drivers. The drivers
rctaliate by saying that the housekecper
IL never fair TO them. They have To call
from two To four times for the wash, and
return several times for the money or pay
II from their own small commission
There Is truth IN what the drivers say, and
women should give attention To this side
Of the case, and be careful ln the matter Of
having the clothes ready and the money
waiting for the laundry man.
But what wou Id have happened If the
young wife had gone to the open court
with her disfgured iinen2 She would no
doubt have received decision, for other
women have. In one case, Judge ruled
that 'Ilaundrics have no right 10 dr. -
cats and dogs on other persons bcl9ni
ings and fined he artist the cost oi new
clothes Another Judge suggested that
colorcd silk thread might be used during
the washing, and removed before tho
clothes were delivered
No one ever believes the statement =
each fnmily's clothing is washed :.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
Ey Ice Pspe
COI,VINBISS

O Columhiss discovered America
In 1902
Those that know the date are meny,
And those that don't are few.
He got the ideer one morning
VILE he was balancing eggs with the king
Sed he. The werld is round, not fiat.
bet you cnything.
He set sale across the ocean,
Scd he."IlI soon find out T.
But nuthing kepp on happening,
Making all the sailors doubt
They called Columbiss TO one side,
Sed they, The erth Is fiat,
And if We ever fell over the edge Of it,
Ware wood we go after that p
But Commbiss Jest laffcd q, their ignor-
ants.
Sod he, II admit its ANNOYING.
But everything comes 10 them who AIT.
80 keep the boat on going
So Columbiss discovered America
In I492
Wich he woodcnt of did by staying home
Like other people do.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

Swapping Turtle had him by the tnil
and he could not shake him.
'Goodby, Mr. Dog. | called hope
YOU enjoy Your close friendship with Mr..
Turtle: he has very clingng nature,
aud of | ran for home with my bird
while Mr. Dog went vlpplng across the
hcld with Mr. Turtle still hanging on to
his tail
Everybody laughed when Mr. Fox
flashed. and Just then Billy Frog came
M from the pond and sat on q stone.
Hello. Billy; everybody must have
a tale To tell. YOU tan JON us i YOU like.
SAID Mr. FoN
But before Blk Frog could reply
Rillv Postum began his story II had
i lttIr fun with Mr. Dog myself the other
night Said Billy
II was out looking about when aI
AT once MIR Man and MIR. Dog popped
right out from behind clump of bushes
and began 10 chase me in the rudest
manner YOU ever knew Over the fields
and across the road led them and into
the woods: | made for a high tree and
heard MIR Man say: We have him treed,
Toby. the rest Is easy. and ! knew
had 10 think quickly
Il saw fur cap made Of the skin Of
some member of my family. Nell,
| can tell you | was pretty well upset,
but | was good and mad, too. | Just
carefully swung myself by my tail and
reached for that cap. Mr. Man was 80
intent on getting ii. nc thought the
branches OF the tree knocked it of. !
waited until he was around the other
side irving 10 locate me. and | threw that
,.ap out where Mr. Dog could see IL
He jumped for 1t and grabbed 1t j,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
BY Henrietta Graucl.
LAUNDRY MARKS.

'Thc courts are opcn," laughingly de-
ciared young attorney to his wife, who
was vowing dire punishment for the
laundry men who bad stamped her initials
upon the front of her Red Cross work
apron and made calibalstic symbols in
the corners of her newest napkins.
Open courts cannot help much, in such
cases, for the judges are men who see
nothing tragic in spots of ipdelble ink
where they do not show. The only
remedy il 10 do ones own laundry work
and this is impossible now that our time
belongs 10 our country.
The modern laundry seems an ur-
busincsslike affair, TO the thoughtful
woman. They advertise they do not use
chemicals or acids in their work, yet she
knows that proper cleansing of clothing
cannot be done without these chemicals
Every wasberwoman Uses these agents,
whether she knows IT or not Soap must
be strong with some alkali or other, and
washing compounds of various makes are
added to loosen the dirt and soften the
water. Yet laundries advertise that way.
Then, there is the matter Of insurance.
II says plainly. on the bills, that goods
are sent at the owners risk vet when a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

One night Mr. Owl called Jack Rabbit,
Mr.. Fox and Billy Postum out of their
comfortable beds and told them TO come
down by the pond at the end of the woods.
No one knew what he wanted until
they were all there, and then MIR. Owl
said il was such fine moonlight night
ne thought it would bc good time to
tell stories.
II played a trick on Mr. Dog the other
night" said Mr. Fox, land | am sure
you will all enjoy hearing about it.
i had been up to Mr.. Man farm
and was coming away with nice fat
hen when out of his house jumped Mr.
Dog and begins running after me as il
the wind were blowing HIM along.
lie was getting pretty near to me when
| came To the lake near where live, and
jumped in, and in came Mr. Dog after
me
Il heard Mr.. Dog zip. but | did not
stop TO look back When | reached the
other side knew Mr.. Dog was not follow
ing, 81 stood ON the bank and looked to
see what had happened.
There WAS poor Mr.. Dog very busy
on the other side OF the lake, for Mr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

hen you re 20 Your body begins 10
crcak a little At the hinges. Motion IS
more slow and deliberate ''Not so young
as used to bc" is frequent and unwcl-
come thought. Certain bodily functions
upon which good health and good spirits
50 much depend, are impaired The weak
spot is generally the bladder Tn
pleasant symptoms show themselves.
Painful and annoying complications in
other organs arise This Is particularly
true with elderly people Il you only
know how. this trouble can be o|Sis cd
For over 200 Years Gold Medal Iiaar-
lem Oil has been relieving the incon,eni-
cncc and pam due 10 advancing years,
Il is q standard oa-tine home remedy.
and needs no introduction. i i now
puf up IN odorle>- tastel = capsules
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
tti,.ttit..t,.,t.t.,ttt.ttt.tt.tttt.t..
PEPPER TALKS.
BY George Matthew Adams
AGREEABLE MEDIOCRITY.

The mere fastpcss Of pace has
little TO do with substantial prog
ress in the way of man
The turtle might easily out-dis-
tance the hare.
Ovcr-specd might easily be no
speed. The loss Of half the efh-
cheney of the world lies in the fact
that half the world deliberately
chooses ''fowery beds of ease to
"hard tack" and grim, stern reality.
The curse of character and the
bane of strong forwardness ~ our
everyday life is fcathered with n
kind of agreeable mediocrity.'
II YOU do no more than If re-
quired of you, if you go no farther
than you are told, if you reach no
higher than you are easily able,
blame no one if the momentum OF
someone who has dared should some
( day awaken you from your lethargy
only to brush you aside and leave
you long, long In the rear.
For the caravan must pass by.
And day must come out OF night
And work must come out OF day
And history must come out OF work.
! The means whereby you hive or
work do not. by any manner OF ar
gument, justify n deserved success,
If YOU stultify those means through
a mediocrity that leads you up to
success but not INTOit
was discussing the career oi a
/ brilliant man the other day with a
I friend and my friend remarked:
He just missed being great.
Just as honor and greatness
stepped up to shake hands with
I him. he turned to talk about the
great things he had done, and his
companions led him away INTO
strange ways" and into unacc'is-
, toned territory. And he became
! lost. Mediocrity was too pleasant.
And that is the way it always rs.
, To win YOU must strive. And strive.
tnd strive. And strive. And then
STRIVE
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

These trc cnSicr and more pleasant TO
take than the oil in bottles
Each capsule contains about ono dose
81 FIVE drops Take them just ike YOU
would any pill with : small swallow Of
water They soak INTO the system and
throw or the po,>on> which arc making
YOU old before your time. They will
quickly relieve those stifTencd joints, that
backarhc rheumatism, lunhago, sciatica,
gall stones. gravel, brick dust &c.
They are an effective remedy for all dis
ease, IL the bladder, kidney, liver, stom-
ach and allied organ,
90 t. YOUR druggist today and get
box Of Cold Medal EIaarlcm Oil Capsules
Money refunded if they do not help you
Three sizes Gold Medal are the pure,
original imported IIaarleIn oil Capsules.
Acrent no suh.fitntr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

rately. for if il was, al the laundry marks
would not be- used and sorters would not
be advertised for, constantly, nor would
clothes be mixed up and lost, ~ they are.
A very strong minded. up and down sort
Of a woman can sometimes insist upon
laundry allowing her tn mark her own
belongings with her own ink, but most of
us are too mipine 10 undertake such an
educational process with the modern
laundry man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
Associated Charities Annual Meeting.

The thirty-fourth annual meeting OF
the Associated Charities of this city
viii be held on Tuesday evening, April
70. at SIS O'Clock. in St. tndrcws $
parish house Karl dc SchweVlt5, re-
Gently appointed general secretary Of
the society for Organizing Charity in
philadclphia. and formerly publicity man
for the New York society, viii speak on
-l,mllA Work N a Var ear
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Mrs. +. A. Walker.
RUI.Y FROG LISTENS.

Convricht Iof5 by Mcclure Newspaper
syndicate, New Lork City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

You don't "have TO" buy Liberty bonds
but there is reason why you should
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
Wool Serge Coats, SIS. .9S

With au-around belt, over-collar Of ,tia
pophn. patch pockets and novelty buttons
Sizes 5 10 IA. One illustrate
IL; BrotAsrs SECOND FLOOR
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
Lingerie Dresses, S3. .9S

Persian lawn Bolero effect with lace
and ribbon. Sizes 8 70 IA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
ellPink Crepe
deChine aiStS

With ,JYunve White TVz-
eIO F'rDrlt ruf Blrrk Bar
In drn ple style that's
sure % win Instant favor
The closing - 5nvidhle A~
.lk~trhsi
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25
[ 1llimltcd { bojc6 albt
Girls Dresses K Goats ~

lit Brothers are headquarters foy 2iyl,
'"ear- thousands of mothers sCTH tel pQ
thot But coBe Ia and see tor uourSslf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-25

{ mAIr. An PRONE ORDERS FILLED -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25

Amsterdam. April 2S.-Spealxing
before the main committee OF the
reichstaE yesterday. Lieutenant Gem
eral Won Stein. Prussian minister of
war and state. said that 10000 men
wounded IN the battle on the west
er1 ffont have already returned 10
their regiments. according to Ger
man newspapers received here. He
inferred from the small number of
Americans captured that not many
Americans had as vet been sent to
the front line.
Gustave Noslxe. Socialist. said the
number Of Americans on the western
front appeared. according to lates:
reports lot as small as the minister
represented.
General Won Stein. resuming. said
gas fighting is not a development of
this war. but had been used earlier
I'm position warfare.
"Our new powder develops car
bonfc oxfd gas. he said
We organized the employment OF
this gas and the enemy soon fol-
lowed. Thanks to our excellent gas
masks. the scores OF enemy gas at
tacks in the Somme battle amounted
to but little.
After the development OF the gas
attack, gas shells made their APP
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
GREGORY WARNS.
THAT SABOTAGE.
Law COVERS ALL.
WAR SUPPLIES.

Washington, April 2s-Warnfnw
vas given todav hy Attorney General
Gregory thar acts OF sabotage or de-
s1ructicn CT property which might re-
suit In interfering with wars con-
aact. now are punishable under the
new federal sabotage act and that
TIA department Of justice plans Sc
we're action against vi0latcrs. "The
set il bread In its application" said
8 statement. because 1T includes
every possible kind OF supplies OF a
nature which could be used in war .
It includes not only the finished artf-
cless but al parts and Ingredients
This Oil" said the attorney gen
sT3i. practically protects articles
and supplies OF every character, the
whole product OF agriculture and in
dustry in tha United States Nor Is
it necessary in a prosecution under
this act Co prove that the person
guilty CO iniurtng or destroying any
war material or war premises or war
utilities intended to interfere with
the prosecution Of the war. 1t is suf-
Gctent GO prove that he had reason to
believe his act might inture. interfere
with. or Cbstruct the United States
or one Of the Allies In preparing for
Or Carrying on the war.
The fact that the act or injury or
destruction was not committed to
benefit the enemy or for the purpose
Of hampsring the prosecution Of war,
win furnish no excuse in a prose-
cution under this act"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
SWISS SHIPS WILL NOT Be.
SAFE FOR THREE MONTHS.
tBy Associated Press.l

Amsterdam, April 25.-Germany
has given no positive guarantee that
ships from America sailing within
the next three months with grain for
Switzerland will. not be sunk, 1t Is
shown by a semi-ofiicial telegram
from Berlin today.
The German government, says the
message, declares 1t Is impossible to
guarantee safety for such vessels be-
fore three months have elapsed, for
technical reasons. as only after that
time can il be certain that all Ger
man warships abroad will have re-
ceived the order to spare them. Re-
ferring to the fact that such vessels
will sail under the American flag the
telegram says:
Should any German war vessel
not receive such order and sink one
Of these vessels the responsibility
will not fall upon the German gov
eminent but upon the president OF the
United States
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25

are visiting farmers from Yiding
sen. IA Fri. Peterson fl nit Wadena
today on legal business.
AR and Mrs Charles j. M0os. ST
Paul, arrived this afternoon from the
west and are guests " the DR.. L. =.
Moos family.
oscar l. Frisk ia a visitor today
from his farm I'm Kragnes township
The weather haEs are displayed
temporarily over the Office Of the
Moorhead city clerk.
Martin =. L. WIKI is IN from his
farm near Georgetown today on busi-
DR.. d. C. Darrow. william Russell
and II. MI. Brophy made q business
trim to FELTON, today.
Moorhead odd Fellows and their
friends will attend the joint meeting
TO be held In the Sons Of Norway naIf,
Fargo, this evening to celebrate the
egtt anniversary OF the order.
H @. Wendlandt. postmaster and
general merchant at Sabin, was
business visitor in MooFhead on
i. ~ Wiger. Ulen township farmer,
was a business visitor In Moorhead
william MIkkeison was among the
Sabin farmers VINO TRANSACTED bust
ness at the county seat on "wednesday.
The Mems Brotherhood Of the Pres
byterian church Will hold its regular
monthly meeting at the home Of a. 7.
Messer. S14 Eleventh street south, this
The monthly meeting OF the direct
ors OF Moorhead chapter OF the Red
Cross will be held I'm the rooms In the
postoffice building at 8 O'Clock next
Monday evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
ONLY CITIZENS WILL BE
EMPLOYED AS TEACHERS

81. Paul. MINI. April Sc. G..
Schulz, state superintendent Of edu-
cation, announced today that he
would Immediately make favorable
report to the Minnesota Public
Safety commission on a proposal to
make citizenship a requisite Of
teachers employed in Minnesota
schools.
Wartime developments, Mr..
Schulz said, have shown the advis4
ability OF employing only teachers
who are citizens or have declared
their intention Of becoming citizens.
Under existing regulations alien
teachers may be employed Fin the
public schools Of the state, and the
superintendent said he had made in
formal recommendation to the effect
that action be taken to make this
impossible in the future.