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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
NEARER
BREAK WITH KAISER
Military Attaches at Berlin and
Vienna Recalled-Shippiny
Pledge Broken,

Buenos Aires, Sch. a.-Tne minister
Of war recalled .A%rgentina's military at
taches from Berlin and Vienna. In
political circles this action is regarded
as significant and connected with the
sinking of the Argentine steamship.
Ministro Irraindo, January &c.
The Argentine minister to France has
confirmed the fact that the steamship
was flying the Argentine flag when
sunk. The government has not an
ounce by what a%uthorit. the change
of flags was made after leaving this
Countrywide vessel having sailed under
the French flag-but reports the sink
ing as TN unfriendly act. eve though
the use OF the home flag was unauthor-
lied. The assumption in political circles
here is that Germany does not intend to
keep her promises in regard to Argen-
tina's shipping.
The situation here is tense, and Off
Gals maintain more than usual silence
on the subject.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
TO TEACH AGRICULTURE
IN TWO INSTITUTIONS

Pierre, S. D.. Feb. 2.-At the meet
ing Of the state board of education, pop
ularly known as the vocational board,
at the capitol here, it was decided. &C.
cause of federal rulings on the Smith
Hughes bill for federal aid to states for
vocational training, to have teachers
trained In agriculture at the state col
iege at Bookings, and in home econom-
les both at this school and at the uni
versity at Nermilion.
The four normals OF the state cannot
receive this federal aid for training
teachers in these vocational branches.
Under the ruling OF Washington fed
eral vocational board, because they do
not offer sufficient years Of study in
in them past the high school training.
A school. to be able to avail itself Of
h federal aid, must give a four-year
training in the subject, beyond the high
school, and in South Dakota state
schools this applies only to the univer-
sity and agricultural college.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
SOUTH Dakota

Two a 8 a Chinese peasant
found sticking In the bank Of the Vel
low river In the province of Honan.
China. a monster egg. This was de-
ciared by the natives to be an egg of
the do-do bird or phoenix, q legendary
fowl which Is often portrayed in ori-
entail decorations. Scientists tell us
however that IT was laid by a gigantic
ostrich. The shell. which is now on
exhibition IN the American Museum Of
Natural History In New York, was
found to have IN actual capacity OF
more than w quarts liquid. This is
equivalent for some 40 eggs OF h or
binary hen. The largest ostrich on
record Ia equivalent to from 2b to 81
hens eggs. Besides this shell from
u province which is a perfect spec
linen for muneun purposes. two others.
less perfect. have been found. These
three eggs constitute the only relics
that have come down to us Of these
extinct monster birds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
BIG JACK RABBIT
DRIVE FOR RED CROSS

Rcdfield. S. D., Feb. "A iackrab-
bit drive is the latest idea of Sphinx
county boosters for the Red Cross.
Arrangements nave been made to con
duct a grand hunt fer jaekrabbits and
all the rabbits collected In the drive
will be sold and the proceeds turned
over to The Red Cross. 1t is said jack
rabbits are quite plentiful It's year.
and owing to the meatiess program
OF the government. and its propaganda
in behalf Of rabbit as an appetixing
food. the demand for the rabbits Il
good.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
JACOBS WOULD LIKE TO
CO TO CONGRESS

Aberdeen. S. D., Feb. 2.-Walter q.
Jacobs. of this city, is a democratic
candidate for congress from the Sec
N district, according to word received
from II. .. Ronayne, of Leoia, demo-
ratio state committeeman.
Mr. Jacobs has been active and prom
ine..t in his party in this state for a
number of years. He has served as a
nemhe of the state legislature and for
several years was secretary of the ABB
erdecH Commercial club.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
PRoH,Bs TO MEET
IN HURON FEBRUARY II

Huron, S. D., Feb. 2.--The prohibi-
ton state convention will be held in
Huron on February y. according to an
announcement made by Andrew Wood.
state executive secretary. Delegates will!
be elected to the national convention
meeting in Chicago on March 5. A plan
will also be discussed for Il merger with
tho national organization and regarding
the merging of the party with other re-
form bodies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
WOMAN BELIEVED INSANE
TOOK HER OWN LIEF:
MENTALLY INCOMPETENT
AND NOT piSLoYAl

mentally Incompetent and irresponsi-
BILE" n. C. Chaffee, pro-German photo
erapher. OF Ipswich. arrested on a
charge az seditious utterances. has been
released by the federal authorities.
Aberdeen physicians who examined
Chaffce said he had he mind Of q g.
year-old child. In q written confession
Chaffee admitted defying anybody to
tear down q German flag which hung in
his home. but said he new the black
eagle to please his Wits, who ID a Gsr-
mnA.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

The greatest whirlpool In the world Is
the snaelstrom of the coast of Norway.
II Is an eddy between the mainland
and an island. and when the current is
In n direction and the wind Is IL, an
other. no ship can Withstand the fury
OF the waves. Whales and sharks. have
been a S ashore and killed. The cur
rent Is estimated to run 80 miles an
hour.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

The town OF Morris, Mimi, IL con-
serving food by the expediency Of max
Ing use OF that usually are
neglected. John and Milton jackson,
brothers. have shipped five tons Of frogs
to eastern markets. To get the 1--WE
tons suitable for market is was neces-
nary to handle nearly SO IONS of frogs,
and this was done ia about q weeks
time. as that Ia as long as the season
iasts
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
FARMERS TO CONSTRUCT
ELEVATOR AT YANkrOk

Yankton, S. D.. Feb. 2-Yankton
county farmers, through their farmers
league, have decided to construct this
spring a farmers elevator in this city.
Announcement has been made OF the
project and active work will begin
shortly. This is the first time the
farmers have ever invaded the local
grain market n interesting develop
ments are looked for.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

A wooden soled. zinc protected shoe,
which has been designed for the use
Of persons working in the truck patch
or garden. ma be found of service for
the soldier In the trenches. and the
government is now experimenting
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
BELk AGAIN HEADS
FARMER GRAIN DEALERS

WATERFOWL, S. d., Feb. A~.-Passage
OF amendments to the state constitution
for classification OF property for taxa
ton, for state hail insurance, for state
development of water power. state au-
thority to control cement plants, and
the saleof public lands on easier terms,
were favored in the resolutions adopted
by the South Dakota Farmers and
Grain Dealers association at it's closing
business meeting Of the 18th annual
convention here.
Reelection of j. T. Belk, of Henry. as
president, was followed by the election
of the board of directors, as follows:
A. r. Fryer. of Doland; r. O. Simonson.
of Varmilion: T.. III. Day. OF Clark;
Louis l<illSer. of Biitton: Il. w. Ander-
son. of Willow Lakes; A. T.. Willard, of
Cotton, and A. ID. Swanson, OF LaI3olt.
The secretary and treasurer will be
elected at a later meeting Of the board,
which will also decide upon the place
for holding the 1919 convention.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

North Carolina Glazing rank as the
largest soy.bean producing state. with
an estimated crop for 1917 Of 1900. 600
bushels. an increase OF 90 per cent over
1915. Despite this large crop, the oil
Mills OF eastern North Carolina import
ed 100000 bushels OF soy beans re-
Gently from China. A soy-bean har-
vester has been invented by North Car
DINA farmers. This harvester thresl,es
the beans from the vines in the fields.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

Ernest Kemper. of Kansas City. had
a., eventful day recently. He applied at
4 o'clock for enlistment in the regular
army and was accepted. Shortly be-
fore s o'clock he applied for and was
clock was striking 8 he was being mar
ried, ana a little after z he was on the
train going to Jefferson barracks.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
BLACK HILLS BEANS
COMING INTO USE

Rapid City, S. d., Feb. According
to State Deputy Pure Food Inspector
William Cox, Black Hills alfalfa seed
is not the only big product OF the
Black Hills section. He says that peo-
pie in the eastern part of South Da-
Rota on the territory in which he trav-
els have forsaken the Michigan bean
for the navy beans that are produced
In Black Hills.
People over in the eastern part of
the state says Mr.. Cox, have this
year become acquainted with this bean
and are almost unanimous in demand
ing ii when buying of their local deal
els. The bean is a larger navy bean
than the smaller Michigan bear and is
every bit as sweet and tasty as its
smaller relative. Down at Norfolk, Neb,
the canning company is putting up
many of these beans this year, | am
told. and say that they can as we'll
as do the smaller BEANS"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

Chicago claims to be the premier lum-
Der market of the world. The receipts
OF lumber during the year were $780,
100000 feet and the shipments 1,iS5,-
100000 feet. Last year the figures were:
Receipts, 3,ol7, 900, coo feet and ship
Ments $4,000 900 feet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

In order that all Industries in Italy
may be national. that kingdom Is set
ting up q piano factory designed on tho
best American and French models. BE"
fore the war the piano trade was nearl,
all In the hands Of Germans.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

The seven Inhabited islands Of the
Canary group lTenerifTe, Grand Cam
airy. Palma, ~Lanxarote, Fe%urteventura,
tiomera and Hierro) have experienced
radical changes In their agricultural
and commercial life. Completely mari
time the islands felt severely the de-
crease in ocean tonnage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
BORDER W FEEL
THE FUEL ORDERS
Those Near Minnesota Line
Must Close on Mondays
in the Future.

Aberdeen, S. D., Feb. 4.-On instruc-
lions from Harry Garfield, nationa!
fuel administrator, w. G. Bicklehaupt,
federal fuel administrator for South
Dakota, Issued orders that business
firms II public institutions in owns
I'm South Dakota which are within three
miles OF the Minnesota border must
shut down on "heatless Mondays" the
same as all Minnesota towns are re-
quired to do.
The order applies to 10 towns in
out Dakota-White Rock, 3igstone,
Gary. Elkton, Ward, Sherman. Garrett
son, Booee, Valley Springs and Ben
Clare. of the 10 towns five are located
in Minnehaha COUNT.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
WROTE LETTER WHILE
AWAITING DEATH


Aberdeen, S. d., Feb. 1.-THE local
recruiting office has just received a
copy Of the last letter Frank Cox, for
merly a sergeant connected with the
office here, vote before his recent
death at Rockford. Ill. The letter was
addressed to r.. S. ("Judge') Kliesel-
horst, of the recruiting service. located
at Huron. S. D.. and spoke of his APP
preaching death, concluding as follows:
1T seem queer to know that you have
only a short time to stay, but I am not
worrying bou 1t. 9 Dc the best
you can and maybe we can meet when
YOU get the big travel order " II
the doctor is wrong, TIL let you know
right away"
klieselhorst wrote Cox Immediately
after receiving tine letter, but his letter
was returned with the notation that
Cox was dead.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

Searchlights are playing a very i'm
portant part in the present warfare.
In m instance the Germans on the
heights OF the Italian front We're blind.
the italian engineers We're building
bridges below, working In the dark.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
SHIP up.

An Atlantic Port, Feb. a.-The
steamship Alabama, a tanker Of the
Texas Oil company. is in imminent
danger of breaking UP today on one
OF the dangerous lodges on the Atlantic
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

Chase county {Kansas) steer,
which had just come In off pasture,
gained IS pounds In "a hours the first
day 1t was put on feed on the farm OF
Henry Starkey. This is considered to
be IA record.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

The Lincoln highway. beginning at
New York city and ending at San.
Francisco, is about cnc-third finished,
though It Is already available for. travel
for q greter distance. This highway viii,
have a hard surface and will be open
to travel throughout. the year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
SIOUX FALLS PIONEER
KILLED az TRAIN

Sioux Falls, S. d., Feb. An east
bound Omaha freight train passing
through the city this morning run
down and killed J. Il. Wiese, aged So, a
pioneer resident of the city.
The body was dragged a block before
the engineer became aware of the &C.
cident, clouds of steam and smoke en-
veloping the engine. The dead man
was the fatherinlaw of William Sloan,
chief of the Sioux Falls fire depart
mant.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07

A new high record for one day earn
ings in halibut fishing has been made
by the american schooner Director,
Captain Sorano, out Of Prince Rupert.
The former record. held by this vessel
Sas S3o.S0 PEI ma per day. On the
trip ending September II, when the
catch was marketed. the figures were
advanced to $43.57 DAY for each man.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
SCHoOLMATES MEET
AFTER LONG SEPARATION

Garretson, S. d., Feb. 1.-Two men
who Were schoolmates in Norway 81
years ago have just held n reunion
after their long separation. The prin-
clpals in the reunion were A. n.
Haugse, of Garretson. and Thomas
Haustveat, a farmer living in Will
Jams county, North Dakota. When they
quit school in Norway q years ago
they babe each other good bye and had
heard of each other only ol,ce of twice
since that time, When Haustveat ar
rived in Garretson he telephoned
Haugse and asked him if he remem-
bered a fellow name Haustveat. A few
minutes later they were hugging and
slapping each other in their great joy
at meeting after being separated for
over a quarter of a century.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON
GOES INTO THE INFANTRY

Camp Meade. Md, Feb. 2.-Royal C.
Johnson, congressman and former attor-
ney general of South Dakota, who re-
signed his seat in the house of repre-
sentatives to enter the reserve officers
training IN here, has been assigned
to the 313th infantry. In the training
schools for officers now being conduct
ed the at various training camps the
embryonic officers will not be commits
stoned at the completion Of the course.
but must return to the units from which
they came and await until vacancies
occur among their supefiors. Thus the.
former congressman Is now Private
Royal C. Johnson. of the 313th infantry.
WOMAN BELIEVED INSANE
TOOK HER OWN LiFi:
Aberdeen. s. D., Feb. l.--Jessie Ar
derson. who claimed to be a German,
agent, shot and killed herself at a hotel
at Brisol, s. D. Physicians say she was
insane. She was soon to become a
mother and 10 said to hav a husband
and parents at Sioux Falls, S. d.
MADISON-Edward Byrne. of this city.
has been advised that his grandson, Roy
Dugail, who twice was reported killed on
the Canadian front in Europe. is alive and
well.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
HoMEsTEADERs TO BENEFIT
RY THE DECISION

Sioux Falls, s.. D., Feb. 2.-Adolph
fioberz, president of the Farmers Eaui-
" exchange. at Eagle Butte, and also
president of the Eagle Butte Farm Loan
ASSOCIATION, as the result of a visit made
10 president Hogan, of the federal land
ibahk at Omaha, Neb., reports tina an
important concession has been made
relative TO loans on homesteads on
Which final proof has not been made.
Mr.. HoberZ states that he was assured
by President Hogan that in the future
homesteaders could secure from the
federal land bank loans sufficient to
cover the making of final proofs, and
that upon receipt from the United
States district land office Of a receipt
showing that this amount had been
paid, the balance Of the approved loan
would then be made by the federal land
bank on the land.
In the past the LAND bank has re-
fused to make full payment on APP
proved loans until patents ~(titles) had
been secured. but as 1t generally takes
SIX months after tho one is paid on
final proofs before patent is issued, q
hardship a been worked on the home
steaders. The concession made by the
federal land bank at Omaha will be of
material benefit to numerous home
steaders in western and northwestern
South Dakota this year, as all are pre-
pairing to put in every available acre TO
crop al. run live stock on the balance
Of their lands.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
CONDITION OF FUNDS
ON FIRST or FEBRUARY

Wv TlHSt or rC
Pierre. S. D., Feb. 1.-The state
$1,0l3.000 during January for various
Items. The condition of the treasury
for February /, shows on hand the fol
lowing sums:
Total OF all funds, $513,O0l; general
fund. $27,6l2; game fund, $62,931; high
fund. $21,266; county agricultural fund
extension, $1S.432; county supervision
agricultural $4,000.
JANiscHE Is HELD TO
BE mot GUILTY"
Huron, S. D., Feb. 2.-In the case
OF the state against Gust Jenische
charged with assault with intent to kill,
the jury this morning rendered a ver-
die Of mot guilty"
The state proceeded on the theory
that Janische. designed to kill his wife
and afterwards himself. the presence
in his revolver OF W snapped. but un-
exploded, cartridges leading color tc
this. The defense worked on the theory
that Mrs. Janische SHOT herself
Janische testified he was awakened.
when 1t bed with his wife, by the sound
of u shot. Mrs. Janische swore she was
BROOkINGs-Prof. N. E. Hansen, har.
ticnltulist at State college. has been
aWttIiEo IilN SSoISe Ilupeil w niue meuaJ
of honor for 1917 by the Massachusetts
horticultural society 'in recognition Of his
valuable work in the Introduction and hy.
hridizatlon of new varieties of economic
plants and fruits suitable for the arid re-
gions of the northwest"
yERMIT.lON-At a meeting of the a..
rectors of the Clay county fair association
it was decided to hold the usual annual
county fair this year, and September As
was selected as the time for the event.
acknowledges from a soft coal
stove nearly nsphyXiateA Mrs. Nellie
Smith and several children; only prompt
work by a physician saving the family,
all Of whom became unconscious.
RAPID cITY-In 1917 the postoffice re-
ceipts from the sale Of postage stamps,
paid In money postage and box rents
We're $50, le3. %. This was a gain of s.. 4Ss. 81
over 1916.
Alexandria,. r. Schumacher, a
pioneer resident OF this city, and for many
years proprietor of a tailor shop, died fol-
lowing q very short Illness with pneu-
monia.
observation-disclosures Smith. a state
college graduate Of 1916. has accepted the
position as district leader OF boys, n
girls clubs with headquarters at Rapid
City.
psesed for the annual corn show " Lin
coin county to be held in this city on Feb
ruary 6. Z, 8 n 8.
intends that there will be no delay in
getting to fires of i%ncendiary OF other ORR
GIN no that end q modern e.ectricsaiarm
IN tn lps Installed. 49,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-07
GOVERNOR NORBECk
ON TAXATION Reform
Spoke Before Farmers Coop
erative Association Meeting
At Watertown.

Watertown. S. D.. Feb. 2.-Governor
Norbeck. who was one of the speakers
at the meeting of the South Dakota
Cooperative association, In
session here, devoted considerable at
tention to the constitutional amend
ments to come before the voters OF
South Dakota at the general election
this fall.
The governor said the taxation re-
form amendment is designed to place
more OF The burden Of taxation on the
SPECTATOR and make taxes less for the
iand owners who are improving their
property. 1t Is also directed, he said.
al taxation In proportion to income and
thus designed to make the express
railroads and other corpor-
atlons a their fair share of state
expense. This amendment vas sub
mitted to the voters before, but was
defeated.
Favorable comment was made by
me governor on the amendment pro-
wang for the development Of power
sites. The governor said he has be-
come convinced that 1t is good business
poLcy TO establish power sites on the
Missouri river in order to furnish
cheaper and better electric service for
towns and farm houses within the sup
ply radius.
The governor gave his approval to
inc amendment for development of 10
cal industries at state Expense suggest
ing the possibility of the state engag-
ing in the cement business. He also
declared in favor OF making more lih-
eraI terms Tor the sale of state lands.
Referring to legislation enacted by
the lSl7 assembly. the measures en-
phasized by the governor as particular
~ progressive were the state rural
credits law. the law creating q statc
market commission, and the organize
tion OF sheriffs and deputies under a
state sheriff.
The governor drew a round OF cheers
from INC large audience in declaring
that South Dakota will back the gov
crnment's war to the limit and
that nothing shall interfere with the
task OF crushing Prussian militarism.
The Glenwood post., 1918-11-02
A SEVERE LOSS

Last Saturday several large stacks
of wheat on the VIM. Arthur ranch
near the Park reservoir on Missouri
Heights were consumed by fire, and
there is no clue to the cause of the
conflagration, except on the theory that
careless duck hunters, lettering about
the stacks, had thrown away cigarette
stubbs or thoughtlessly dumped ashes
from pipe and that the stacks were
thus ignited.
The loss is a severe one to Mr.. Ar
thur, as it is estimated that the stacks
would have threshed out about 1000
bushels of choice wheat which would
have brought the owner nearly $4,000,
and all will agree that this is severe
loss in these strenuous times.
The Glenwood post., 1918-11-02
say the Republicans named the best
ticket and they intend to support it.
INFLUENZA COALITIONS

While there is not much abatement
in the epidemic of influenza so far as
Glenwood is concerned there is appar-
emily less severity attached to the
scourge here than in many other places.
The emergency Red Cross hospital
has proved great blessing to Glen
wood and the outlying district, and to
Miss Margaret Hetzel, the faithful
nurse in charge of the same, is due
much of the credit that has thus far
been attained in battling the scourge.
1t may also be said that too much
credit cannot be given Rev. VIM. Pep
per, director of volunteer nurses, for
the splendid service he has rendered in
providing nurses for the attention of
those who are sick in the homes.
Almost the entire population of Sun
light has been afflicted with the
scourge, one Glenwood physician having
The Glenwood post., 1918-11-02
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Having received the Republican
nomination for county commissioner at
tn" 'eeent primary election, take this
'lethod of thanking the voters fer
;heil consideration, and. assure them
hat if elected will devote every Of
fort to the interests Of Garfield county
and her citizens
Trusting that / Tay be favored with
our hearty support, I am
Yours to serve,
L. F. GRACE.
The Glenwood post., 1918-11-02
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the many friends who We're
so solicitous of our needs during the
last Illness and death OF the late
Charles NJ. White, at our home.
Especially are we grateful to the
members of the Christian Science
church and also to the Odd Fellows of
Glenwood for their kindly ministrations
in the time of need.
MR.. and MRS. S. l.. MEA DOWS.