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corn. Added just before serving. it remains crisp. \ spoonful of popped corn sprinkled over dish of hot cream soup is another favorte.
 SaVory Balls for Salads.-M0ld into balls one eupfui each of ground pop ped corn and grated cheese. Season with paPrfka and sait and bind into balls with little mayonnaise dress ing Served with saMd these balls take the place of crackers or bread and make substantial food.
 Balls for Clear Soups.-Beat an egg and season il highly with salt, papri- ka. minced parsley or little grated lemon peel. Gradually work in sutli- cient fine-ground popcorn tO make q stiff dough Roll out in balls half an inch i'll diameter; drop into the ket- tie of soup; boil five minutes before serving
 Popcorn kisses.-Beat the white of an egg until stiff; add d half-cupful each of ground popcorn and powdered sugar and Il tablespoonful of flour 0eveD, little salt, and when we'll mixed drop ny spoonfuls op greased paper and bake slowly until we'll Drowned. This will make Il dozen small cakes.
 Popcorn 5iscuits.-Sift four tea spoonfuls of baking powder with one teaspoonful each of salt and sugar and one eupful of wheat flour and a half-cupful of corn four, four table spoonfuls of shortening and one cup ful of freshly ground popped corn. Add enough milk or water to make into soft biscuits. cut in rounds and bake on a hot griddle, turning the cakes as they brown. They may be baked i'll the oven If preferred. This recipe makes one dozen biscuit.
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 All men whom mighty genius has raised to proud eminence in the world have usually some little weak ness which appears the more conspic- uous from the contrast 1t presents to their general character.-Dickens.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
The World Over

The Calman islands, dependencies of Jamaica, are the turtle hunters paradise. The largest of the group. Grand Calman, has the finest turtle fisheries in the world.
 Small wheels that have been invent ed by Los Angeles man to prevent motorcycles overturning are so mount ed that they do not prevent a ma- chine running smoothly on rough roads.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
Nu1. u4t ~eao

Norwegian engineers have invented an automatic spillway gate for dams which is claimed to work perfectly un- der the most extreme conditions of ice or cold
 Signor Berenini. Italian minister of education, has ordered the establish ment of chairs of English and French literature in every Italian university.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Toms, eighty five years old, has severed her connection with the Tyndale public school, Phila delphia, of which she was janitress for 50 years.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
FOWLS THAT ASSIST ENEMY
Hen That Lays for Short Period in Spring Consumes More Than She
 Produces-Cull the Flock.

Every hen that does not lay except for little while In the spring con sumes more than she produces.
 Such hen not only does nothing toward winning the war but actually aids the enemy.
 In times of peace and plenty the stacker hen might be tolerated. but she must be handled ruthlessly now
 Go oyer your flock carefully and continuously. Eliminate until you have got rid of all except the good egg producers.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
The Juvenile Mind.

"The Romans built well-Paved roads leading from Rome 10 all important points of the empire" father was say ing. in Illustrating q point he was mak- ing concerning ancient history, which the elder daughter was studying "fhcse roads were about E feet wide and
 "Mercy me" iuteriected the Seven- yearold daughter, If they were only F feet wide automobiles could not pass each other unless they barely crept along :"
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
Simply the Only Thinq to Do,

Do you think it is proper to use profanity to mule?" "So far as my own feelings are concerned" declared the expert teamster, "it is highly i'm proper But when you are trying to get along with as sensitive aHd exacting an animal as mule you've simply got to humor him."
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
1t Didn't Work.

The mlscreant stood before the judge. charged with cruelty to his wife. On the hope of obtaining elem ency he thought he would pay his wife cheap compliment.
 Tell you right now, judge. They got me wrong on this cruelty stuff. I've got some woman. She sure is hard to beat"
 Well, you seem to have overcome all obstacles, from her appearance" remarked his honor. And he handed him the limit.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

taNte that the IOIIOWInl will be welcome ns sug' geStiye of the poSsibili- ties of this common, we'll liked food
 X fruit salad is i'm proved as to food value bY the addition of q cup ful of freshly nnnned
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

the alkaline carbonates needed in the blood. Cranberry jelly, the time Il onored Thanksgiving dainty. is prepared by boiling two quarts of fruit with one of water {;
 strain and add three quarters of a pound of
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

VE TIT " TT |E-ttf of improperly seasoned. are fiat, staple and unprofit- able"
 A most appetizing hot dish good for the noon or night meal may be pre- pared by using two cup fulS of cooked rice and
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
cArARRH. COUGHS. AND GROUP

Are quickly relieved by VacherBalm Every family should keep 1t in the house this time of year. If you can not get 1t locally send 25c for tube to E. w. Vacher, New Orleans, La.Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
Little Details With Poultry,

One of the chief difficulties in poul- try raising is the fact that there are so many little details in it the neglect of which will mean disaster.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

pUrSeS uhd l1hf- kets can furnish are planned Tor the dinner iet=us not forget 10 serve.
 Chestnut Pan- cakes.-Beat sep
 Al L .IL-a
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

ing flock. All the weaklinss should be cuIled at once. This will save feed and give the stronger birds that re- main room and opportunity to become more vigorous. The laying hens should be gone over again very carefully at this time and inferior ones should be taken out and marketed or eaten. Be sides culing for egg production, look out for lice Hens that have become too heavy or too light should be dis carded.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
Fertile Eqa Spells Easily.

fertile egg. kept in warm room or exposed to temperature of So de- grees or higher, for 24 hours, will be rendered unfit for food.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

hind Hin.
 next afternoon to inquire about her "sailor man."
 When she had been kissed by Miss Amanda, and Prince had lain down by the kitchen range, the little girl de- handed:
 And do tell me how my sailor man is. Miss Mandy. He got such q bump on his head !''
 "Yes; the mans wound is really seri- ous I'm keeping him in bed But you can go up to see him. He's talked a lot about you. Carolyn May" 3 The sailor lay in the warm bedroom ARyer the kitchen.
 SCarolyn May prattled on gayly and soon had her sailor man" telling all about the sea and ships, and they that go down therein"
 For. you see,' explained Carolyn May, I'm dreadful eurous about the sea. My papa and mamma were lost at sea-"
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
Lcok for Slams of vermin.

It is good thing to begin early to look for signs of vermin in the poul- try house.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

Let us get rid of our false estimates, set mp all the higher ideals quiet home cultivate vines of our own planting a reW books full of inspira- ton and genius. a few friends worthy Of being lesed and able to love us .n turn a hundred innocent pleasures that bring no pain or remorse de- vation to Che right that will never swerve, d simple religion empty of hisotry full ef trust and hope aul love and to such a philosophy this world will give up all the empty joy it has David Swing
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
FOR THE THANKSGIVING TABLE

For the breakfast on Thanksgiving day, when all the good things our
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
TIMELY DISHES.

Cranberries are said to he especially good for various ills, warding off acid
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
TEMPTING DISHES.

The seasoning of foods is the most important part of cookery. The finest
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
THE EVER POPULAR POPCORN

Popcorn may be used in such a mum. Der of ways which will appeal to the
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
Your n: s;:;;;; s: s:;:: s:; Eyes s ;: ss:: s;:s s;s

'.2 Drops After the Movies. Motoring or Coli will win your confidence. Ask Your Druggist for Murine when your Eyes Need Care. A-u
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06
I TIE. KIT r N |C!..'AH:IINI:::'. I::'. '

Be honest. but hate no one over turn a mans wrong doing but do not overturn him unless 1t must be done in overturning wrong.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

Every woman's pride, beautiful clear white clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

prcpared by the United states Depart
 ment of AgrIeulture1
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

The reason so few people get what they want is because they don't want 1t hard enough to use real effort in bringing things their way.-Max.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

It was on the next day, and at noon time, when Mir. Stagg was returning to the store, that most astounding thing
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-06

All men whom mighty genius has raised to a proud eminence in the world have usually some little weak ness which appears the more conspic- uous from the contrast 1t presents to their general character.-Dickens.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
~Non-Partisan Lecture

The Nonpartisan League of South
Dakota is sending out speakers during
the winter. to bring to members and
non-members of the League, alike, a
better understanding of that organic
alton, its purposes and methods. One
of these speakers. Mr.. NJ. O. Thoma-
son, will be in Miller on Thursday,
February 81. The lecture will be free
to all and the farmers of this commun-
ity and the townspeope are invited to
attead The meeting will be in the
Scenic theatre at 2 o'clock in the after
noon.
lntrenched special privileges. the big
trusts and monopolies. are opposed to
the League and are misrepresenting
and fighting the movement, because
the League opposes their unfair bust
ness methods. Hear the speaker ex-
plain why every true and loyal Ameri-
can should sport the League.--Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
1000 COWBOYS WANTED

Uncle Sam wants 1000 men to
break and handle horses. Here is a
chance for the boys who fancy the
broad brim white hat, and a pair of
spurs. that Is. boys who retain this
fancy until they are grown up. All
boys are natural born cowboya, with
a strong call to the wild, early In lie,
but most OF them get over 1t. There
are. however, always a few In every
community "out where the west be-
gins" who retain this ambition for
many years. They would rather be
on the back of a bronze, with a COW
boy equipment of hat, chaps, lariat,
high heeled boots and spurs, than to
be governor of their state. Good
riders? OF course. They "can ride
anything that wears hair" and their
bronze is trained to stand anywhere
It'll the cows come home" by simply
throwing his bride rerns over his
head. Uncle Sam a use their abil-
lilies In the horse training camps.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

II Ia said that an effort is being
made in France to change the $
tomary language of Americans in
handling the American army mule.
Old veterans of the civil war will very
much doubt whether polite French
language will get the necessary re
suits from the army ru :. He is a
queer animal, and experience has
demonstrated that he knows his mas
ter's voice only when II has the ne
cessary trimmings. Of course the
After you, dear Alfonso" stun would
be rice--but 1t will never get me
{, my mule up into the collar and over
the top like the old familiar language.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
German rs american SirIles

Aberdeen American-We have had
strikes In this country since we en-
tered the war. Perhaps we have had
more strikes, altogether. than Ger
many has had during the same period
There is no doubt that labor
troubles have been used In Germany
to convince the people that our
workers are opposed to the war. And
by taking isolated strikes or groups
OF strikes. and presenting them out
OF their proper perspective. without
regard to the entire war situation In
the country and the general attitude
Of the Iaboring classes. a pretty fair
showing might be made by an enemy
quite different from the facts.
We must be on our guard. there
fore. against attaching undue i'm
p~ortance to the recent strikes in
Germany. In their actual scope and
duration they are not particular,
impressive. II will take a good deal
more than that to indicate a genuine
revolt Of the German people.
However, there is significant diff
ference between American and Ger
man strikes that should not be over
looked. Our strikes have been ia
Dor troubles' and nothing more
But Germany's strikes have beer
political. There Was NO hint, in the
recent outbreaks, Of: q desire for an,
mere industrial benefit or. reform
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

Won Hindenburg, the German COM
mander in chief. is the latest prophet
to predict his army's arrival at a
given point, at a given time. A COM
mittee of newspaper men told Hin
denburg that there would be no food
i'm Germany by next May. His reply
was by next April | will be in
Paris" Perhaps Prophet Hindenburg
will be as much mistaken as other
war prophets have been. But this in
cident brings out the real crux of the
war. viz: Can the Allies hold the
west front against the supreme effort
of Germany which is expected to be
made this spring? II they can Amer
ica's men and resources, when ready.
will win the war. IL they cannot the
Germans may hope for somewhat o,
a victory. The Germans base their
hope and expectations upon their be-
lief ..ha: America cannot offer any
considerable aid to the allies during
the coming spring and summer In
trained men, munitions. and neces-
sary supplies. But again, the Ger
mans, with all their admitted efici-
ency. have often been mistaken In
their understanding of other peoples
Hindenburg will never get into Paris.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was
taken to a hospital last week very i'll
of abscess In his ears. and other all
ments. He was operated upon. and
his condition was considered SO crit
ical that reports OF his death were
started. Later reports. however. In
dictate that he has passed the crisis
of a first operation. and is now inn
proving. Another operation may be
necessary. the surgeons say.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
TO BE IDLE

The idea that idle people are un-
desirable citizens has been revived by
a movement at Mobridge to secure
Legislative action on the question. On
the face of it, this appears to be a
sensible proposition. But again, we
must face the boast that a man can
live in South Dakota easier. and with
less work than in any other place on
earth. 4
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
For Register Of Deeds

| wish to to the voters OF
Hand county that ] shall be a candi-
date for nomination at the Republican
primaries for register of deeds. ]
have held the position of deputy and
was appointed register by the County
Commissioners to fill a vacancy for
the present term. IL elected ] agree
to give my undivided attention to the
Office, and will serve with the best OF
my ability.
-Walter II Carr
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

What everybody expected has fin
ally occurred in the sinking OF q
transport containing American sol.
diers. A big English ship, the Tus-
cania, was sunk last week near the
coast OF ireland by q German sub
The ship contained about 21OO Anneri'
can soldiers and a British crew Of
$50. Fortunately the loss Of life was
comparatively small. because q num-
.ber Of British val ships were convoy
AZ The transport. The loss Of life
q variousiy estimated at 100 to 40
Il 4 claimed that the U-boat was
sunk BY : destroyer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
There Is q bit Of humor IN war q.

There is a bit Of humor In wal and
politics. II a fellow Is constituted to
realize It. Frinstance. while the
little party fellows we're calling the
Colonel a pet name they have for him.
President Wilson and thousands OF
other citizens were sending tele-
grams OF sympathy and hope to his
sick room. All OF which demonstrates
how foolish 1t is to grow excited. and
angry. and call other fellows names
because they exercise the same right
OF opinion we ask for ourselves.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
For County Treasurer

candidate for the office of Treasurer
Of Hand County. subject to the will
of the Republican voters 1t the May
Primary. Have been a resident and
heavy tax payer in the county fol
nearly thirty five years, am well quail
flied for the position, and will guar
antee complete satisfaction.
John w. Coquillette.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
nEMNcRATs CENSURE STONE

The democratic county central
committee. Of st. Louis, Mo-, display
a broad minded vision of politics,
pleasant to note at this time when all
men should be more interested is
their country and humanity than in
mere party affairs. That committee
issues the following resolution con
corning the public utterances of their
own Senator w. j. Stone:
Whereas, we deplore the fact that
William j. Stone, one of Missouri
United States senator's, has @ e n,
to become a party to this undiplo
matte, indiscreet and government
weakening policy by injecting politics
at this time, IL is the desire Of the
seventy-six thousand Democrats of st
Louis county TO apologize for his ac-
ton and further declare to the ma
ton that he is not representing their
views or policies, and we further ex-
tend our congratulations to the Re
publican party and the Republican
press that have laid aside politics and
have worked so faithfully and unset
ishiy in supporting the present adj
minisiratiope
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Circuit Judge

hereby announce my candidacy fol
the Office of Judge OF the Sixth Cir
cult of South aDkota, before the
spring primaries of said Circuit, and
respectfully ask the voters for a re.
nomination to this Office In which
have served two terms.
John +. Hughes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

Uncle Sans navy is said 70 Be II;
first class shape, with 1877 ships. $780,
900 men, and $4,000 officers. This
preparation. or expansion from $4,000
men and 800 ships, has been accom-
plished In a year. This sounds good
to Americans. and shows that one
arm OF the national offense and de-
fence, at least, has obtained results.
II Is to Ne hoped and expected that
the army department will also find
itself soon. and begin to get like re-
suits.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
Fencing

We have just received one car Oh
barb wire and one car of woven wire
fencing. We bought this i'm December
and prices on these will be approx
mateiy the same as last year. II you
are going to fence. it will pay you {,
get in on this stock, as the next ship.
ment is sure to be considerably high.
er. Botsford Lumber Co.
H. J. Weber.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

BY vote of the city council Brook
ings has decided to admit hogs into
good society. Instead of burning or
hauling away table scraps the town
man may feed them to a porker ON
his own lot. And In, the. minds of
many folks there would be small ob-
lection to raising one pig on a lot.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

The announcement of Miss Juniatta
Watson for county Superintendent of
Schools before the republican pri
maries is published this week. She
Is one of the counties oldest and most
experienced teachers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
Pure Bred Sow Sail

A sale of pure bred sows will be
held March 10th In the Pavilion at st.
Lawrence. About rs pure bred sows
will be sold. All breeds represented
Catalogues can be had by writing to
the secretary.
Hand County Reg. Stock Sales Assn.
l.. T. Jarmuth, Secy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

"Gayer than usual" is the fashion
verdict for mems clothes, issued by
the merchant tailors meeting. Man
Is a stubborn animal. however. and he
will go just SO far and no farther,
despite fashions decree.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
AnyERTIsING n

Frank Benning. OF Linn township,
his candidacy in this paper
for the Office of county treasurer be-
fore the republican primaries. Mr..
Benning Is a well known pioneer farm
or Of north Hand county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
For Superintendent

l hereby myself as a a n
didate for the Office OF Superintend-
ent of Schools, on the Republican
ticket, at the primaries, May 2S, 1918.
| will appreciate the support of all the
Republican voters in the county.
MAY Rudd.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
Walter IL. Carr
For County sheriff

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the nomination of County
Sheriff before the republican pri-
maries of Hand county, S. ID.
J b. Kiutigh.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
For County Treasurer

hereby myself as a
candidate for county Treasurer before
the republican primaries of Hand
County i'm May.
Frank Benning,
Linn Township.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

The Ohio river and its tributaries
are experiencing their almLst ysari9
floods. ice gorges, ETC.. which destroy
considerable property, and drive
many people from their homes in the
valleys.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14

The announcement of J. w. Coquil-
lette for county treasurer before the
republican primaries appears In this
paper. He is a we'll known pioneer
citizen and former merchant of this
city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
@Bcue Dry Results

Faulkton Record.-The Miller Press
says that some OF the denizens Of that
place are suffering from lack of water
in their upper stories. A good many
people are not a icted that way.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
For SUPERINTENDENT Of Schools

| wish to announce myself a can
didate for Superintendent of Schools
for Hand County, subject to the will
of the republican primaries.
Juniatta Watson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
The FIRST NATIONALS WEEKLY LETTER
WAR TAX

Believing that our customers and friends would appreciate wb.,
information they might secure relative to the 1917 FEDERAL WAR
REVENUE LAW, including the income tax, we are placing below
schedule which may assist the farmers in this locality in determining
their income.
The tax law reads: Every citizen or resident of the JTni,ed
Statesw who receives more than one thousand dollars net income In
the preceding calendar year if unmarried, and more than two thou.
sand dollars if married, must pay income tax. And every single
or married person with gross incomes of the respective amounts as
above must make a return of income with deductions claimed
The income tax IN individuals is divided into two parts, the
Normal tax and the Surtax.
The Normal tax is a vxed rate o n net income above the personal
exemptions stated above.
The surtax is a graduated tax IN net incomes above Five Thou
sand dollars.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-14
Send For the Aberdeen
Business College Cafalo,

The only way to learn more about
the much talked OF Aberdeen Bust
ness College Is to read their catalog.
School open all summer. Enroll any
time.