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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11
Hard Drink Seller, but Safe.

There goes a man who lives on
water all the year round"
"Pshaw! That's impossible"
"Oh no, it isn't. He cuts 1t and
stores it in winter and sells 1t in sum-
mer."-Boston Evening Transcript.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11

AS without Oil the best engine is
useless, so without friendship society
is a sham.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11
DIMENSIONS FOR SUGGESTED STANDARD BASKETS

The following table gives the essential features showing the dimen-
sions and capacity Of standardized baskets proposed by the bureau of mar-
kes. II baskets we're standardized by a n act of congress, the legislation
would 20 a long way toward the bettrment Of chaotic conditions now preva-
lent in the produce world. Stronger packages, better packages and fewer
packages should be the slogan.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11

Some men reach the wrong destina-
ton by travelling the right road; they
travel in the wrong direction.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11
PROVING It.

"PusSyfoOting is a calamity"
81 suppose it is something Of a cat
astrOphe."-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11

Ever notice that the bird who re,
to hear himself talk is usually his
own best audience?
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11

Yes, Luke, a woman should trust
her husband, but it is not always adj
visable to let him know it.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11
Man of Letters.

"A man Of letters, isn't he?"
"Surel Runs a thriving mail-ordel
business buffalo Express.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11

Efficiency In Spraying,
In order to increase efficiency In
spraying 1t is necessary to thin out
the limbs and have low-headed trees.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-11
Five Sizes Would Be Ample.

A thorough canvass by the bureau
Of markets in the various producing
sections has resulted in the conclusion
that five sizes Of hampers are ample.
These sizes are the eight-quart or peck
basket; the 16-quart, or half bushel
basket; the 20-quart or fi~ve-eighths-
bushel basket; the 32-quart, oil bushel
basket; and the 4S-quart or 1k-bushel
basket. Two shapes are recon-
mended for the last named. To
drop any Of these sizes would be
detrimental both to the trade and
them would mean useless and unneces-
sary packages.
BY standardizing the dimensions Of
hampers, the purchaser will be able to
determine whether he has been sold
q standard or non-standard basket,
simply by taking the measurements OF
the top, bottom and sides Of the bas.
ket. 1t will not be necessary to call
in an inspector or to take a chance Of
the baskets being unlawful, inasmuch
as the dimepsions determine the ca
paclty. Baskets of standard dimen-
sions can be loaded more easily and
snugly than can baskets Of different
sizes. The Standardization Of dimen-
sions would be a great boon to the
basket manufacturer, eliminating du-
plication Of forms and raw materials.
This would tend to reduce the cost Of
manufacture.
Baskets should be standardized as
to strength, for weak, flimsy packages
will not carry to market and the re
suit Is loss Of enormous amounts Of
foodstuffs and damage claims running
into millions Of dollars. The question
OF proper construction Of hampers can,
department specialists believe, best bs
left to regulation, but in a law only
a few Of the principal elements OF
strength, such as the thickness OF
slaves, or Of the bottom piece, over
which there can be little or no dis
agreement, should be incorporated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08
NEW PEST
IN ATTACK
CORN CROP

Albany, N. Y, July S.-Steps to
prevent the spread of the cornborer
will be discussed at conference of
state commissioners of agriculture
and entomologists of the corn grow
ing states to be held here in August
The pest has so far appeared in
but two states, New York and Mas
sachusetts. 1t is a rapidly spread
ing insect, and it is believed that it
can destroy half the corn crop in a
season If preventative measures are
not promptly taken.
New York state has spent $1,000.
600 in it's effort to stamp out the
disease since the discovery here this
winter but so far no effective means
for combating it have been found.
Invitations to attend the confer
ence have been sent to the commits
sioners Of agriculture of Illinois, Con,
neeticut, Indiana, Iowa, Massachus-
etts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio,
South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Massachusetts has been fighting
the insect for a year or so, but has
been unable to check its spread, and
new colony has been found in
New York state, at Hopwell juno
tion, Duchess county.
Federal Secretary of Agriculture
Houston has been asked to attend
the conference and has replied that
he will either attend in person or
send a representative
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08
PARIS AND THE A. E. +.

noon and during the winter months
until four O'clock Until recently an
attendant always remained on duty
for exactly one hour after the mu-
scum was officially closed for the
day
Investigation brought out the fol-
lowing strange reason Shortly after
the museum was opened in 1867, Ma
polean III wished to make visit
there after the public had departed
He found the Chateau deserted and
could not get in, The Emperor gave
an order that in the future for one
hour extra, in order to be on hand
should His Majesty happen along.
The reason for the strange order
was soon forgotten, but until this
spring the rule has been scrupu-
lousy observed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08
am. RED CROSS
SERBIAN WORK
IN FULL SWING
Activities Take Wide Range In
Land Where Wars Spark
Struck.

Belgrade. tBy Mail) )-The Amer.
icaa Red Cross is now firmly estab.
lished here. 1t has assisted with
supplies for both military and civil
hospitals, the main orphanage, sey.
eral small institutions for children,
the insane asylum, the home for
invalid men, the city dispensary and
number of schools for young wo.
men.
In addition its nurses have inves.
tigated and filled several thousand
individual applications for relief.
More than a thousand tons of cloth
ing have been distributed to the poor
OF Belgrade, a warehouse, office,
drug store, and dispensary, sewing
workroom and an infirmary have
'been opened Glasses in manual
training, domestic science and ath-
letics have also been inaugurated.
A delousing plant has "lysoled" a
hundred thousand soldiers and civ
ilians and stopped the typhus epi-
demic A canteen for Serbian sold
iers is in operation with a first-ad
station Schools and kindergartens
have been given food, clothing and
medicines, and sanitary and dietic
regimes have been instituted.
Among other American Red Cross
activities are society for the pro-
lection of Jugo-Slav children; coop
GRAFTON with the Serbian Relief Fund,
and the Society of Ladies Of Bel
grade to educate girls in sewing,
embrodering and weaving, and of
men in shoemaking. There is
soup kitchen, dispensary, a dental
clinic at a military hospital, dona-
tions of surgical instruments are
made to civilian and military hospit-
ais throughout Serbia, a tuberculo-
sis hospital, and the fitting up of
dormitory and installation of a sew
ing room in the local high school,
with physical examinations Of stu
dents complete the list. e.
Red Cross units consisting of doc
tors, trained nurses and general
utility men are being sent out to all.
Serbian towns. These units
establish in each town a warehouse, n
q sewing workroom, dispensary}
dental clinic and extend aid to local
hospitals, taking them over when
possible,
C Of poor is obtained from
the local mayors, the list is investi
gated and then soup, bread, clothing
and general food distribution lines
are established. The output OF sew
ing rooms are given to the local
orphanages, hospitals or the very
poor Delousing plants are also es-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08
Recruits May Join
Army for One Year

Enlistment Of applicants for pc.
rod of one year in quartermaster
corps and medical department, re
gardless of whether or not appli-
cants have had previous military ser
vice, has been authorized by the war
department, say orders just received
by Sergt. Ernest r. Smith, in charge
OF the local army recruiting station.
Sergeant Smith states that If ap-
plicants can pass examination, they
can now enlist for this period by ap-
plying at the army recruiting stat
tion here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08
"Y. M" SWIMMING
PARTY ON TONIGHT

The high school Y M. c. A. will
hold a swimming party at Browns
lake, near here, tonight j. L. Pow.
ers, in charge OF Y M. work during
the summer months, announced yes.
terday afternoon. The boys will as.
semb!e at the high school gymnasi-
UNI early in the evening and will
Immediately proceed to the lake.
Meetings of the Y. NJ. c. A. are held
every Tuesday and Friday evening at
the high school Time is spent in
indoor athletics.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08

tablished in each town,
At Cuprija, in North Serbia, thou
sands Of surgical operations have
been performed. while at Palanka
the typhus situation and general un-
sanitary conditions made it advisable
to install large unit Typhus has
now been stamped out by the Red
Cross at Palanga, whore few weeks
ago there were hundreds Of cases.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08
SUMMER COMPLAINT QUICKLY
RELIEVED

About two years ago when suffer
ing from a severe attack of summer
complaint, took Chamberlaln's Collie
ard Diarrhoea Remedy and it reliev.
ed me almost instantly" writes Mrs.
Henry Jewett, Clark Mills N. Y. This
Is an excellent remedy for collie and
diamhoea and should be kept at hand
by every family. ADV.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08

The foundation principal of reading
and speaking tonight, here every
Thursday, by Frederick o. Bailey,
graduate Cumnock School of Ora
tory, Northwestern University For
hours and terms calls Mrs. w d.,
Collier. Phone 69l. 7-3Ot
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08

Worms interfere with the growth
Of children. They become thin, pale
and sickly Get rid of these para
sites at once If you would have
healthy, happy, cheerful children
WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE de.
stroys worms and benefits the whole
syatem. Sold by Wren Drug Co.
Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-08

Cash paid for Clean cotton rags
at Daily Express office.
The mirror., 1919-04-17
Past and Present

AS we read nowadays of the great achievements
of science and the great advances made in our ord
nance department. the wonderful guns we now
have, some of which capable of throwing shells
from 25 to IS miles. We are reminded of sad in
cident in the administration of President Tyler in
1874 wher great gun being tested.
1t appears that President Tyler had invited
about 400 persons. including Senator's Cabinet Of
fcers. congressman etc., to take trip on the U. S.
S. Princeton, which commanded by Captain.
Stockton, down the Potomac to Fort Washington"
for the trial of big gun which fired ball weighing
225 pounds After successful firing of it it de-
cided fire salute at Fort ashington on the re-
turn.
The gun burst and those killed included the
Secretary of State Upshur Secretary of Navy, Gill
man, Virgil Maxey, who had been our minister to Hol-
land, Commander Beverly Kinnon and many others.
President Tyler in the crowd. but minute
so before the explosion he senator standing
distance from him to whom he wished to speak
a word, he moved toward him and got out of range
of the scattered portions of the gun thus saving his
life.
1t was very sad calamity and historians and
others never cared to say much about it. Feeling
very high 10 the United States at this time the
ordnance department and those responsible for the
neglect of properly testing the gun censured
strongly, and we're even called traitors to their
country. 1t was miracle that all were not killed
including the President; it suggested that the
responsible took the role upon them of
Samson, but without cause, to pull down. as it
were the temple. and destroy the lives of the rep
resentatives of the nation But it is past now and
forgotten and we now have great guns and sure
ways of testing them before they placed where
they can burst and destroy lives.
We have made much history in the last rs
years and we hope our grand d-chdren will look up
these great discarded guns and ask the question:
What did you these great things for?' The
reply must be, I'VE thought there was no other way
then but we know better now"
The mirror., 1919-04-17

therein. The battle began again, the piston rods
were sent flying back and forth with such rapidity
that the experts were dumfounded, they saw
that they had discovered force.
Can the force be haruessed and controlled?
That is the problem that has yet been solved the
scientists at work on it and hope to do it.
In summing up the matter the hopes and ex-
pectatons to be derived from the discovery will be
about as follows: If it be controlled the force
and horsepower is practically unlimited; the expense
OF furnishing the power is practically nothing, as
SALT water and few other ingredients is all that is
required. The estimated results and benefits to us
will be beyond calculation; If railroad beds can be
made strong enough and be made straight and free
from bends the speed limit may be wo-hundred
miles per hour more Boston and San Francisco
will be made in fourteen hours No sleeping car
will be needed, through trains will make few stops
all crossings must be bridged over no night trains
will be the through line it will be neces-
sary to have daylight The real expense for motive
power from Boston to San Francisco will not ex-
ceed five dollars Iubricatipg oils wear and tear of
course not here recorded
The new force is now called Mystery it is ex-
pected that ii will handle the automobile and the
ships and factory machinery. 1t will handle the
tractor to plow up the fields harrow and cultivate
them spread the fertilization, SOW the seed, cut the
grain, haul it to market and come home whistng
and finding fault
What more can we expect. We may now keep
our ear 10 the ground waiting for mystery when he
appears streets, doing all work for us and
whistling he passes along.
1t looks if we may get on friendly
speaking terms with the planet Mars, and if so who
knows but may get other concessions from that
quarter but shall await for the results from this
new force and may all be agreeably surprised
Herewith
The mirror., 1919-04-17
Thomas Jefferson

Whenever we come in contact with the pane of
celebrity always desirious of knowing
something about the individual named The name
of Thomas Jefferson stands out prominent in the
history of our country. Born at Shadwell, Alber-
marie County, Virginia, April 13, l743 and died at
his residence in Monticello, Virginia, July 4, 1926.
When quite young, "a. he was admitted to the bar,
and practiced with great success. He is known as
the author of the Declaration of Independence,
signed July 4, 1776
He was an enthusiastic and tireless worker in
the first Continental Congress, called 1774 where he
sent delegate and was staunch supporter
of the revolutionary idea.
Shortly after this he turned his attention to his
native state and assisted the people of that common
wealth in forming constitution. He was rewarded
for his labor by being elected governor and served
from l779 until 1881. In 1888 he went before con-
gress and instrumental in securing the decimal
form of coinage In 1884 he was sent to France
with Adams and Franklin as plenipotentiary, the
following year he succeeded Franklyn as minister
and in 1889 George Washington appointed him Sec
retary of state.
Jefferson is the recognized leader of the Re-
publican party. All the other members of the cab
met and the president Federslists. In 1894 he
decided to withdraw from public life but upon the
urgent request of his many followers he was induced
to accept the vice presidency in 1797 and in 1901
by overwhelming majority of the popular vote he
became President of the United States He was the
third president of the United States and some very
notable events were chronicled during his admins
tration. Among them may be noted the war with
Trpoli; the admission of Ohio into the Union the
Louisiana Purchase; the trial of Aaron Burr for
treason; the prohibition of the slave trade, and the
Embargo.
In 1909, he again returned into public life and
became known indefatgable worker for the
of education. He founded and maintained
the University of Virginia during his lifetime and
1t stands today a monument of his achievement
Briefly, we have tried to sketch little story of
a great man whose birthday was observed, Sunday
April 13, and if this little eulogy will serve to COM
memorate the history of this illusrious personage
we will have been repaid for trouble. Peace to
his memory and may his teachings be followed by
posterity is the thought that should be uppermost in
the minds of all.-G. w.
The mirror., 1919-04-17
Easter

Easter Sunday is annual church festival COM
memorating Christ's resurrection always occurring
Sunday. the second day after Good Friday" and
corresponding to the Passover or "Pasch' of the
Jews, also the day of this festival In accord with
the degree of the council of Nice Easter Day is al
ways the first Sunday after the full moon that falls
after the 2st. of March If the full moon
happens Sunday, Easter is celebrated one week
later, that is the reason that the dates vary from
year year.
The egg that has always been connected with
the Easter and was given as presents is an ancient
Symbol the resurrection or new life from the egg.
To the Christian, Easter Sunday is day of
gadness as he medtates and in vision looks back
through the centuries and ecstacy sees the stone
rolled away from the mouth of the tomb and hears
the voice of the angel proclaim, HE is not here he
risen"
To the Jew the Passover is a time of rejoicing,
also, as in vision he looks back through the many
centuries and sees the destroying angel pass by the
door that had been sprinkled with the Lambs
Blood"
And lastly to the man who is too busy, or thinks
he is to pay any attention to these heart melting
memories and symbols; if he be from cold country
there is this consolation for him, he has passed
through the long winter months and spring is at
hand, for with Easter the birds from south to
north, rejoicing that spring has come, singing and
mingling their praises with the family of faith.
pralsing God from whom all blessings flow.
And now as peace is on the way to a disturbed
world may all take courage and with that angel
ic voice sng-"Peace on Earth Good Will Toward
Men,"
In America we should be truly thankful that
we have been spared the turmoil and distractions
that have to Belgium. France and other
countries, and may do nothing to choke that
spirit of good will that may spring up in our hearts
for these unfortunate ones whose fate seemed to
point at them and say, Aha, aha! have you now'
The mirror., 1919-04-17
Reappointed Chairman

We append herewith an item of news which we
take from the ST. Paul Dlspatch:
Charles f. Vasaly Little Falls, became Chair
man of the State Board of Control. Ralph w.
Wheelock of Minneapolis. retired from the position
and entered upon his second six year term on the
Board.
Under established custom, the Board member
whose term next expires is chairman. Mr.. Vasaly
entering upon the tenth year of his service will be
reappolnted retired April 3. 1921 He the first
board member to hold the craftsmanship second
time"
The mirror., 1919-04-17
Surprises In Store For Us

Among exchanges find an article that is
certainly interesting and we hope it will mature as
it is expected to do hope will not prove to be
pipe dream" The article is written over the pen
name of Scientific Observer the glst of which is
something like this:
Professors of chemistry in one of our large
institutes have made remarkable discovery; some
thing that will surely revolutionize the world 1t is
sure to change our whole system of locomotion and
power; steam and electricity as power will not be
needed when this new mysterious force takes the
field and begins to act.
1t seems in the experimental work that is being
carried all times these scientists were startled
one occasion as four properties of nearly oppo-
site ingredients were brought in contact with each
other. Immediately a commotion took place with
such force that it looked if everything was going
to be smashed 1n separating the properties one of
the professors had of his fingers badly burned
They being all surprised at this strange outburst of
that by adding fifth ingredient the properties be-
came somewhat stilled which allowed them time to
examine the workings of the strange combination
1t was then found that by extracting one of the
properties which they were able to do, that the
commotion was resumed and the battle of these gi-
gantic forces began with such power that it forced
the cylinder box and escaped. Then they proposed
cyllndar box with full strength hold any pres
sure that they thought could possibly develops pre-
pared it with piston rods much as the steam engine
and again confined the disagreeable neighbors
The mirror., 1919-04-17
Notice to Inmates

WAR SAVING or THRIFT STAMPS can
be purchased each month by all who
so desire. You must notify your officer
not later than the goth of the month
if you wish to purchase stamps during
that month.
c. S. REED,
Warden
The mirror., 1919-04-17
Patriots Day

Patriots Day. commemorating the Battle of
Lexington falls April 10. The historical battle
is the keynote of Paul Revere's ride On April 19,
1915, was fired the shot that was heard around the
world. 1t marks the beginning of the war for the
independence of the United States
Lexington is town of 1000 population in Mid
dlesex county, Massachusetts, The British obtained
The mirror., 1919-04-17

Palm Sunday, April 49, has come and gone
1t commentaries Chrst's triumphal entry into Jeru-
salem when the multitude strewed palm branches in
the way and cried out "Hosanna to the son of
David"
The mirror., 1919-04-17

slight advantage at the beginning of the battle and
destroyed the stores of the revoted colonists but
lost in the battle 273 men, killed and wounded.
These hostilites thus commenced lasted until
1888. = And the outcome is we'll known to ALL The
stars and stripes still triumphantly wave-G. w.
The mirror., 1919-04-17
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portnny that their give
correspondence school
ing an education Night Schools who need helpful noma
o connection with their various will
with De privileged to use the Query column You
send IN serious interest
kind of Miss Miriam Carey
Libraries Will gladly endeavor to supply the information
NOTCE-In order regulate the conduct of this
mates must sign their register number and lock
to all queries submitted for publication. Inmates names
course will not be published only the initials of each que
being used. (Ed.)
The mirror., 1919-04-17
-. C. o Nj Nj E n T s -.
c. S. REED,
Warden.

So long as the United States needs to sell bonds
those who hold the present issues should dispose
of them under the spur of urgent necessity. They
have invested in the best security in the world.
Garter Glass; Secretary of the Treasury
The mirror., 1919-04-17

The active man hasn't any time to worry over
troubles