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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
NEW BANK IN BRooKINos

Articles of Incorporation were filed
with the register Of deeds of this
county on last Saturday of a new
financial institution for Brookings to
be known as the Brookings State Bank.
The capital is $25, 000. 90, and all of il
is subscribed by the five gentlemen
who become the first board of direc-
tors. The principal owner is Edison
A.. Moon, who is president of the State
Bank of Monroe, a town in the north
ern part of Turner county. Associated
with him are Geo. w. Austin and A.
e. Bunday of Brookings. Malvin l..
Orins Of Monroe, and F. H. Davis of
Sioux Falls. We understand that they
have their plans made for a location
and that they contemplate opening
for business soon, but are not yet
ready to make their intentions known
to the public just yet. The two
Bookings men named are well known
and highly respected citizens and their
connection with the new bank will
give 1t Affiliations with the best kind
Of people. The increasing Importance
of Brookings and the unprecedented
success of our present three banks IL
undoubtedly the reason that this new
institution has been organised.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AFTERAB BUILDING
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO ASSIST
BOARD IN SECURING SUIT.
ABLE STRUCTURE
LOCAL OFFICER ADOPTS FRENCH ORPHAN
New Banking institution Organized
For Bookings With Prominent
Citizens As Stockh olders.

At a meeting of the Commercial Club
OK the board OF education appeared
and proposed that the club give up
their rooms in the city hall for the
accommodation of the classes that are
now housed in the old Baptist church,
as it is conceded that this will not be
a decent place for the young people
this winter. superintendent Johnson
was also present and made a very
forceful plea for the school children
and for the adequate attention to their
needs, his remarks were received with
attention and he made a deep impress.
sion on those who heard him for the
first time. Other citizens also spoke
on the subject and some members Of
the club expressed themselves as be-
ing opposed to the club giving up it's
existence for this reason. Some Of
the speakers suggested that there were
other buildings that could be obtained,
and one in particular, the new Dyb.
dahl garage, that would be far more
adapted to the needs of the school
than the club rooms. The attendance
at the meeting was not large enough
to get a full opinion of the members,
but a motion was adopted that a com
mittee Of three be appointed to assist
the superintendent and the board of
education in every way possible to
find a solution Of the present situa-
ton, and that IL the committee de-
cided that no other way was possible
and the giving up of the clubs rooms
was the only solution. then that they
should submit the matter to all MEM
bers for a mail vote on the question.
In addition to this the committee
on the publication of the booster book
let reported through Mr.. butcher,
a member, that progress was be-
ing made and that the booklet would
soon be out. The club adjourned after
the customary lunch, of which all
members did not stay to partake.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
LAND $500 AN ACRE

A new high sales mark has been
set by South Dakota land. Fifty acres
of improved farm land, situated one
mile east of Mitchell, has been sold
for $500 an acre or $40 900 for the
tract. The farm, was known as the
c. F. Raymond farm and was pur-
chased by C. F. Bates, of Letcher,
grower of Poland China hogs. Mr..
Bates Immediately will move a large
part of his herd to the new farm and
make it one of the largest Poland
China hog ranches in the state. Less
than a mile away the old Conrad
farm, owned by E. c. knight, of Red
Oak, Ia, was sold to Frank Ryan the
same day for $21, 900. There are only
thirty acres in this tract, making the
price 500 an acre. Mr.. Ryan also
is a Poland China breeder and will
bring his herd from Plankington to
the Mitchell farm.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
GAIN IN

Estimates of the population of South
Dakota, based on the school census
as compared with the census returns
Of 1915, place the present population
Of the state at 621 ,54S. In prior years
the school census basis has fallen
short o factual count figures, and if
the situation is the same, the popula-
ton of the state at this time is about
100000. The gain as shown is 1870.
Counties which show a loss Of popula-
ton are in the eastern part of the
state, generally, with the exception of
lawrence, which shows a decrease of
about 9 per cent, this on recount Of
the depression in the gold mining in
dustry under present economic condi-
tons.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
AUTOMOBILES STOLEN

Some time Tuesday night burglars
took the two automobiles belonging to
r. A. Mark and j. NJ. Holland, from
their respective garages. The Mark
machine was found about three miles
east of the city the next morning by
n. A. Hanson, while on his way to
Bushnell. 1t was badly damaged in
front and was found in the ditch,
where it had been run by accident
and damaged, or had been purposely
put out Of commission. Though it will
cost some money to repair the car, it
is better than losing it entirely. No
trace has been found Of the Holland
car, but as Mr.. Holland had 1t insured
against theft, he does not feel so badly
hit as il it was otherwise. Mr.. Hol-
land will benefit in the only way that
seems possible, when auto thieves are
50 numerous all over the country.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
COLLEGE MAKES A

State College is making ready In
earnest for the opening of the fall
term next week. Tomorrow afternoon
all of the STATS of instruction. expert
ment station and extension division
will meet with President Johnson and
after this meeting. they and their
wives, will be entertained at luncheon
by DR.. and Mrs. Johnson. One thing
that will make the attendance larger
this year was provided by the last leg,
islature, when they passed a law Civ
ing fret tuition to all State boys who
were in the wal service of their coun
try. While this provision applies &C
all state institutions, il has a prac
teal benefit for the young men from
the farms who are partial to the
courses of study at State College.
Nearly all of the former students OF
the College who were in the service
have signifed thei ~rintention to re
turn. Another thing that will make
for the progress Of the College is the
installation Of the departments of
home economics and domestic art in
the new wing of the administration
building. These two departments will
have two floors of the new building
and the girls of the state will have
the most complete equipment that 1t
is possible to obtain. The home eco
Monies department has class rooms.
Offices, serving and millinery rooms,
laundry, textile laboratory, dietetics
laboratory, cooking laboratory, pam
tries and store rooms. A dining room
with reception room adjoining and a
small kitchen where work may be
done on a home scale are special fea.
lures. Other new equipment includes
several types OF electric and foot sew.
ing machines, ranges and electric
stoves. dishwasher, electric washer,
electric mangle and electric refrigera-
tor, and other l~abor-saving devices.
The new practice cottage will he
popular with the senior girls. The
prospects for a wonderfully successful
were never better than at the
present. 1920 will be a year in
the College history long to be re.
membered with pride, by both teachers
and students.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
AN UNSOLICITED COMPLIMENT

The National Printer Journalist, the Oldest printing trade journal
published, in its current number pays the following compliment to
this paper. We are proud to have such things said of us as it comes
from a trade journal whose integrity is unQuestoned, W e feel that
we have the right to publish it for the benefit of W advertisers,
to show the standing this paper has in the realm of journalism.
We shall endeavor to continue to merit this opinion by renewed
efforts to keep the Register growing better.
By far the best printed newspaper which | have come across
thus far this month is this Brookings IS. d. Register, and, |
am pleased to add, presswork is not the only feature in which
the Register excds. 1t is also very ably edited and very nicely
made up and the advertisement composition shows the touch
Register is reproduced here as Exhibit q, showing as chief virtues
uniform heads and tasteful makeup. mentioned the able ei-
torial work above, but | wish to speak more explicitly: The
news-stories are written correctly and intelligently, and the edi-
torial columns proper are good in thought and excellent in lam
guage. No one could complain against the contents of this paper,
Beside the local news, given in abundance, there is a goodly
lot of correspondence and other features of general interest.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
EFFECTIVE MAIL SERVICE

1t took a letter written by Mil Bar.
telero, Of Lead, a year to reach his
brother, Maj. Bartelero. Both served
in France and the letter was written
while the brothers were in active serv,
ice. Maj. Bartelero was on the Toul
front at the time the letter was writ.
ten. The letter followed him back
to the United States and a few days
ago was delivered to him at the post
Office in Lead.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
A OF A

The state Of trade owe the country
reported By Bradstreet's for last week
shows more optimism. Fall trade buy
ing active west, northwest and south.
Eastern primary markets show more
quiet and some doubt as to future dis,
tribution. Steel trade confident facing
threatened strike. Demand more &C
tive. Some large western pig-iron
sales. Many measures of industrial
movement show no check in August.
Building expenditures broke all rec
ords. new York City leading. Weekly
food index again lower, Stock mar
ket after wide swings steadies. Under.
lying strength visible. Grain exports
larger. Exchange still low. Fewer
failures.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
DAKOTA WINS BANNER

Mrs. q. p. Wanzer, of Armour, head
of the Red Cross seal committee of
South Dakota, whose headquarters are
in Armour, has been officially advised
that South Dakota has won a national
banner in the national health crusade
tournament. This work in South Da-
kota Is carried on by the committee
Of which Mrs. Wanzer is. the head.
c. NJ. DeForest, manager of the ma
tional tournament of the modern
health crusade work, u that
sixteen states in all won national ban
ners, and that grade 8, Of Chamberlain,
won the banner for the state of South
Dakota.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
WINS BABY

Hazelle Geneva Timperley. twenty.
four months old, Of Huron, won first
prize in the statewide better babies
contest at the State Fair against com
peting babies from all parts of the
state. Little Miss Temperley's score
was SO. She will receive a gold medal
offered by the Woman's Home Com
panion and war savings stamps offered
by the state.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
COUNTY OFFICIAL RESIGNS

F. A. Austin, register of deeds of
Jackson county. is another county of,
f1cer who has gone back to the farm,
and asked the county commissioners
to select another man to fill the posi-.
ton. He is the second county officer
to take this step, the auditor of Sully
county having resigned for the same
purpose.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
WELCOME TO SOLDIERS

Flandreau Monday welcomed back
its soldiers, sailors and marines, and
large delegations from all parts CT
Moody county were here to assist in
the events. In the afternoon Lieut..
Gov. W. H. McMaster delivered a pa
triotic address. and following this was
a baseball game between Montrose
and Tandreau.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
OLDEST A PASTOR

Rev. A. c. McCauley, who has been
pastor Of the Presbyterian church at
Bridgewater. last Sunday preached his
th~irty-fourth anniversary sermon. He
is believed to have served one charge
longer than any other pastor in the
state. and few pastors anywhere In
the country have served n church
continuously Ior so long a period.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-09-18
NEW MUNICIPAL PLANT

Wakonda will take a plunge into
municipal ownership to the extent of
purchasing the electric light system,
which will be operated as a city plant
in the future. The scope of the plant
will be enlarged. 1t Is believed that
under municipal ownership service,
charges "a be materially reduced.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-11
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Police Jury Of the Parish Of Bienvillc,
State Of Louisiana, up, to 1900 o'clock
noon On Nov. Bird, 1910, for the pur.
chase Of the entire issue Of One Mil
lion ($1,o000Q0) Dollars of Roae
Bonds Of said parish, dated October |
1918. maturing serially on the first da.
Of august Of the years 1920 to 1949
both inclusive, and bearing interest al
the rate Of five per cent. per annum
payable semi-annually. on the frs
days Of February and August. Eacl
bid must be accompanied by certified
check payable to A. d. Smith, presi
dent, for Twenty-Five Thousand
| ($25,OOo) Dollars on some Natiom
Bank doing business in Louisiana, o.
some solvent bank chartered and doin'
business under the laws Of Louisiana.
| The checks Of unsuccessful bidder
will be returned to them promptly and
/ the check Of the bidder whose bid Is
accepted will be returned to him upon
his taking and paying for the bonds
IN accordance with the terms Of hi
bid, or will be held forfeited as full
liquidataed damages in the event o.
his failure to accept delivery, and pay
for the bonds III accordance with til,
terms Of his bid.
For further information address, J
s. Williams, Clerk of the Police Jury
Arcadia, Louisiana,
The Police Jury reserves the right t
accept or reject any and all bids.
Arcadia, Louisiana, August IL, 1915
A. D. SMITH, Pres.
]. S. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-11
THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
STILL NEEDS YOU

One would naturally think that since
the war is over there would he nc
demand by the Government for Civil
Service employees but not so. There
is d great demand. Thtre Is so much
clerical work to he done under the
reconstruction program, until the Gov.
eminent is still holding weekly exam.
nations IN four hundred cities OF the
United States. The pay is good, the
hours short and the work In Washing.
ton is an education within itself.
Young men and women who possess
the right training will receive ready
welcome in Government offices, banks.
insurance offices, business houses and
railroad Offices. Whether you mus.
earn your living or not 1t IL worth.
while to he able to do so. Education
has Il lifting power that can hardly be
measured. The right kind Of educa.
ton gives the ability to think, and the
ability to think gives the power to
work effectively, and 1t Is effective
work for which the world pays its
largest rewards.
II will pay big to spend few months
with the Tyler Commercial College,
Tyler, Texas, Americas largest and
, most successful Commercial School, and
secure tile training that will fit you for
doing, in the best way. the work that
is 50 urgently demanded, by taking
Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Business FL
nance, Cotton Chasing and Telegraply,
FIJI In and mail for free catalogue.
| Enlist now and do your bit.
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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-11
Big INTERESTS VIEW
OIL SITUATION HERE

The oil situation In Bienville par.
lsh Is attracting the attention of the
larger oil interests. and their repre-.
sentatives have been very active in Sc
curing leases in this territory during thu
last few days especially. Scouts from
various large oil companies have beer
watching the progress being made on
the Mcclure well being drilled by ]
f. and J. N. Lummus in tile edge of
town, and evidently their reports to
headquarters have been favorable, and
1t appears that some Of the larger com.
panies are making feverish effort
to gain foot hold in this part O
Bienville parish before further devel
opment is made.
There has been a halt in the drilling
Oh the Mcclure well to set six inch
casing. 1t has been rumored that oil
has been found, but the rumor is dis.
credited by those in a position to be
informed. 1t seems evident that the
drlllers are we'll pleased with theil
findings thus far.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-11
RADCLIFFE'S CHATAUQUA

Radcliffe's Chautauqua was here Fri.
day, Saturday and Monday, Sept. 9TH
9th, and Sth, filling their return ell
gagement. which was arranged for ani
secured by the business men of Ar
cadia last season. The series Of ell.
tertainments consisted of an afternoon
and night program each day for the
thlSe days. e
Owing to the fact that the talen
furnished by the Chautauqua Company
this season was very ordinary as com
pared with talent previously sent here
the chautauqua was failure In a fl.
nancial way as fur as thu business mel
were concerned who signed for the re-
turn engagement, The ticket sales net
ed less than half the amount guaran
teed the Chautauqua Go.
No effort was made to secure a re
turn engagement for next season.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-11
HOMER A. TOMS ANNOUNCES
FOR OFFICE OF ASSESSOR

MIR. Homer A. Toms, of Bienville
La, announces in this issue of the
Democrat his candidacy for the Of.
flee of Tax Assessor for Bienyill(
parish.
Mr.. Toms is a native Of Bienyille
parish, having been born and reared
between Liberty Hill and Bienyilrs
tie is a son of Mr.. J. Il. Toms, who was
for four years Il member of the Police
Jury OF this parish. Mr.. Toms is q
years old, and filled with the yigor
OF healthy young manhood. He feels
that he is qualified mentally and
physically to fiji the Office to which he
aspires. He Is a Tyler Commercial
College Graduate, having received his
diploma in Bookkeeping and Account.
ing IN 1916 In September. 1917, he
was among those who periodically
responded to our country's call for
men to help Make the World Safe for
Democracy" He reached France
September 9th, 1918, where he remain.
ed nutil December. or after the JOB
was finished. Entering the service as
a private he was advanced to ranking
line sergeant before the signing Of tltt
armistice.
Having been solicited to enter the
race by many Of his friends in various
sections Of the parish, and believing
that the Assessors office can best be
filled by a young man who is vigorous
active, and practical, and possessing a
practical knowledge of property valua
ton, Mr.. Toms submits his candidacy
to the voters, feeling that he is com
petent In every way to fiji the office
He promises that If elected he will de
vote his entire time to the Office, an(
Ito SEQ that all property is impartial!
assessed and to the real owners.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-11
ARCADIA CHAMBER Of
COMMERCE ORGANIZED

As announced at a mass meeting OF
the citizens and business men of Ar
cadia held at the Boy Scouts Hall here
last Thursday night. a second meeting
was held on Tuesday night of this
week. and the Arcadia Chamber o
Commerce was organized.
The meeting was called to order b.
JOS. Dawidoff who acted as temporary
chairman. The Otticersof the Arcadia
Chamber of Commerce are as follows
J. L. Mcclellan. president; s. A. Cook
vice-president; l.. r. Taylor, secretary
treasurer. Membership dues for the
organization will be $1,000 the year.
payable semi.annually. The presiden;
appinted Leo Daniel, JOS. Dawidoff and
H. l.. Runge on membership com
mittee. About thirty business men
present enrolled as members.
Joe Walker. Of the Shreveport Cham
Der Of Commerce was present and ad
dressed the meeting, stating the nee(
of such al organization. and enumerat
ed many of the benefits which the town
and community may derive from it
He stressed the necessity Of every bust
ness man backing up the organization
On motion Mr.. Walker was made ar
honorary member of the organization
and in expressing his appreciation ht
stated that ii would be a pleasure t
lend any assistance possible whelhye
called upon.
The constitution and bylaws of til
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce are be
ing drawn up and will be ready to be
submitted for acceptance at a specia
meeting called for Tuesday night, Sept
10Th, at which time the organization
will be completed and possibly other
committees named.
The Democrat has on many occasions
pointed out the need of some kind o.
organization Of the business men Of Ar
cadia. before which questions of com
munity interests and welfare might b.
brought. Now that we have a cham
Der OF Commerce, 1t lies with the bust
ness men to cooperate In the matter,
which shall come before the body fo,
consideration, If the organization is t
be a success.
The Democrat is also glad to an
nounta that a civic club has been or
gained, and We understand that i'm.
, mediate steps will be taken to improve
the appearance Of our town from {;
standpoint of cleanliness, and that per
haps a Cleanup and paint-up' cam
pajgn may be inauguratcd in the nea,
future. THIS cannot be done too soon
as we believe every Arcadian will adj
, mir.