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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-04-29
WOOL MARKETING

The recently formed South Dakota
Wool Growers Association, organized
mainly to assist farmers in the mar
keting OF wool to the best advantage
has adopted the Iowa plan of wool
marketing. This plan consists of CO.
operative marketing by counties
Each consignor's wool is graded and
sold on it's merits. The plan gave
splendid satisfaction last season. The
wool is consigned to the National Wool
| Warehouse & Storage Company, an
agency under the direction and con-
troll Of Western Wool Growers Under
no circumstances does this company
buy or speculate in wool. Its purpose
Is to sell wool to the best advantage
for the producer.
Over 5000 farmers in the central
and western states shipped their clip
to this company in 1919. Each shipper
received an individual report, showing
bow his wool graded. the price re-
ceived for each grade, and IL request
ed, to whom the wool vas sold. BY
handling the wool In this way the
growers received from 10 to IL cents
per pound more than the price offered
al home.
Three cents per pound is charged
for handling the wool. This covers all
labor involved in unloading and ship
ping from the warehouse, insurance,
grading, selling and storage for five
months. 1t is occasionally necessary
to keep it In storage for a longer per-
led than 5 months before advantage
GUS sale can be made. In such cases
i5c per bag per month for each addi-
tional month is charged. To this the
insurance is added.
Seventy-five per cent of the estimat-
ed value Of the wool will be advanced
upon receipt, Immediately after grad
ing, if the grower wishes it. For all
money so advanced seven per cent in
terest is charged. The taking OF the
seventy-fve per CEN advance on the
clip is optional with the consignor.
Farmers or wool growers in Hand
County interested in receiving better
prices for their wool may obtain fur
Their information from the County
Agent. If sufficient interest is shown
by Hand County Wool producers, a
meeting will be arranged and cooper
alive marketing through the National
Wool Warehouse and Storage Com
pany discussed.
]. C. Holfes, Live Stock Specialist
on the Extension Staff OF the State
College will be here during the month
Of May to present the Iowa plan OF
wool marketing. Date will be an
nounced in this paper later.
Il. III. Aicher,
County Agricultural Agent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-04-29
TOPICS OF THE FARM
A Department Devoted Exclusively to Farm
Affairs in Hand County


However the business for which the
meeting was called was-namely the
election of officers and directors, was
transacted and some definite sugges-
tions were made for the county agent
to follow
The officers elected for 1920 are:
E. w. Carr, president; f. c. Hibbison.
Vice president; and v. s. Flbert, Sec
retary-Treasurer.
The directors elected for the season
ere F. C Hibbison; A. E. Swab, Roy
Linn and v. s. Filbert.
Some Of the activities suggested for
County Agent activity are: the organ
ization OF community centers through
cut the county; the preparation and
publication of the Farm Bureau Ex-
change; the promotion of Boys and
Girls Club work; the emphasizing OF
the need for better bred live stock;
the organization of communities for
the prevention of animal disease; the
interesting of a few farmers in the
planting of small demonstration areas
of field crops, particularly applicable
to local conditions; and the increasing
Of interest in the growing of seed
crops.
In addition to those enumerated
there are many miscellaneous a~ctivit-
les which will be associated with the
county agent work. The farm COM
munity meat ring" meat and vegetable
canning, insect pest control, and sim
liar activities. Results in all Of which
depend upon whether or not the citi-
zens of the county become interested.
The plan of work for accomplish
ment in the various communities will
depend largely upon the people attend
ing the community meetings. 1t will
be the business as well as pleasure of
the county agent to meet with the far
mers and their wives in the various
localities to assist in planning these
activities. Communities and citizens
generally will benefit from the county
agent work only to the extent to which
they utilize the county agents SER
vices. The County Agents office may
be styled the County Farm Bureau
clearing house for farm activities.
The Hand County Farm Bureau will
develop only as rapidly as the farmers
of the county wish it to develop. The
Farm Bureau is of the farmer, by the
farmer and for the farmer. Farmers
will do we'll to become identified with
IL and utilize the services of the Coun-
ty Agent to the best advantage.
e. III. Aicher.
County Agricultural Agent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-04-29
ROyS, AND GIRLS' CLUB WORK

l.. S. Richardson, Pig ClIj Feldman
al the Duroc Digest, one OF the lead
ing Duroc Jersey publications, Mime
apolis, Minnesota, has offered a silver
loving cup as a premium for the Hand
County Fair to be given to IL cham
MON Duroc Club Exhibitor. All Sow
litter club members raising Durocs
that have kept up their work are elig-
ible to complete for this trophy. Who
Is going to win 1t?
There will be many awards await
ing the successful contestant in the
various club activities. Each year the
list grows larger. Boys and Girls
Livestock Club Work is striking a re-
sponsive cord ofer the entire United
States. Parents should lend every en-
enlargement to their children in be-
coming members OF these clubs. The
children obtain the benefit Of the best
scientific Investigations along the var
ious lines OF modern live stock hus-
btndry. The work gives them some
thing to do that is practical, helpful
and generally renumerative.
Occasionally an unfortunate pur-
chase may prove disastrous to a club
member, regardless Of the effort made
to prevent such occurrences How
ever these frequently act as stimulants
rather than d~eterrents and serve to
educate the young people as to what
may be expected In the battle OF life.
Since time will not permit q personal
visit to determine the number OF boys
end girls interested in becoming mem-
bers OF Hand County Clubs, the school
teachers Of the county have been ap-
pealed to for assistance in obtaining
this information.
Parents Of Hand County II you wish
your boys and girls lined up with the
Club work. please put them In touch
with the County Agent at Miller.
Il. III. Aicher.
County Agri. Agent.
HAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU
But a very few farmers attended V-1
Hand County Farm Bureau meeting
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-04-29
RAISE MORE FLAX

The fax seed situation in the Unit
ed States is more serious than ever
before. There is a shortage of linseed
oil and linseed meal and cake. The
meal and cake are valuable stock
feeds and the oil is used in manufac-
turing paints, varnishes and linole-
ums. Since no suitable substitute for
1t has been found, linseed oil is in
d%espensable in all building operations.
An unprecedented demand for fax
seed exists. The price has advanced
steadily each year since 1918, until II
Is now four times the pre-war price.
In the same period the prices of wheat
cats and barley have only about doub-
led.
Much of the new land being broken
it suitable for fax culture OIL land
that has not grown bax a number of
years will grow II probably II weeds
can be controlled, IL grown on old
land the seed should be treated for
wilt by spraying with a solution made
by mixing n pint OF formaldehyde
with A gallons Of water. BY treating
seed Il be planted in virgin soil the
disease can be prevented and fax can
be grown on the same land in a regu-
lar rotation.
For best yields fax should be sown
between May first and 18th. AS a
catch crop on late spring breaking it
may u sown June LIST to 18th.
Farhers wishing fax seed or hav-
ing flx seed to sell may find it to
their advantage to get in touch with
the Cfnty Agent.
e. H. Aicher,
County Agri. Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-22
Muslin Underwear in the
Nav Sale of White

A special lot of the finest of
summer underwear and lingerie
is included in this big May Sale
Of White.
Womens' $3.50 white night
gowns, sizes, 16 and II -. Sl.9S
Women's 1928 white, extra
size nightgoWlls $50. S2.39
Women's s1.9S long white un-
der skirts, special price ;. S1.49
Women's $3.50 long white un-
der skirts, special price :. s2.l9
Women's 39c white vests, sizes
6, s 9, special price each :. 32c
Womens SOC white vests, sizes
6,S,9, special price each -. 43c
Women's s1.00 white knit en-
velope chemise, special price sec
Women's $3.50 white sateen I'M
derskirts, special price -. S2.l9
Chilclren's SOC Nazareth I'M
derwaists, all sizes, each =. 49c
Children's S1.00 cambria under
waists, all sizes $500. Soc
$500 white bed spreads, large
size :. So.oo
$3.50 white bed spreads, large
size, special price ...... 500
1926 white dinity bed spread,
special price S2.75
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-22

Csc white dress voile, 40 in. wide, spe-
cial price, a yard ........... |oe
75c white batiste, SO in. wide -. CSC
75c white nainsook, SO in. wide :. 65c
75c white long cloth, SO in. wide, zspe-
cial price, yard ..........:a6oc
75c white mercerized poplin, Sc in.
wide, a yard .........s........' Doc
$3.50 white oyster linen, SO in. wide
yard .................. Sz.lc
SOC ,bleached muslin, SO in. wide, a
yard ................. 43c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-22

$500 white long cloth, 10 yards to
the piece, piece ... ....:.. $3.39
$500 white long CLOTH. 10 yards to
the piece, a piece ...... S4.25
= $500 white long cloths 10 yardHto
the piece, piece. ...,.-. 80. Sob
S1.25 white stripe and plaid wolfe, spe-
cial price, a yard .....~.. SIC
S1.OO white stripe and plaid voile,
special price, yard ......... 75c
75c white dimity, SO in..-wide -. 65c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
RANDOM NOTES

Miss Susan E. Wright left yesterday for visit of two weeks at Miami, Fla.
 
 Mrs. Beulah Jernigan has returned from a trip to Florence and Sheffield.
 The many friends of MT. J. c. Roob will regret to learn that he is critically i'll at the South Highlands infirmary. Rev. and Mrs. J. c. Mcqueen of Alice vile, are in the city visiting Mrs. Me Queens sister, Mrs. D. F. Calfee of West End
 Mrs. J. M. Morgan has returned from a visit to relatives in Montgomery,
 Mrs. w. H. Norton, Mrs. Tom Gilliland and Miss Jennie Lou Gilliland, of At talla. made a short visit to friends in Birmingham this week
 MT. and Mrs Watkins Riddle, of Huff man, announce the birth of daughter whom they have named Lillian Virginia Miss Hlda Glenn and Mrs. Armstrong O. Sylacauga, are the guests of Mrs. Bert Ingram.
 Mrs. Annie Laurie Tyson. of Montgom- cry. is visiting Mrs. Burt Ingram. oN s' ~
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Frost, of Attslla, are visiting friends in the city.
 Mrs. R. A. Thomas is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. w. Gillilana' in Attalla.
 Miss Bessie Lee willoughby is visiting her cousin, Miss Anna Mae Willoughpy in Alabama City
 Mrs. Glenn Moore of Gadsden, spent several days this week with friends in the city.
 MT. and Mrs w. R. Leach, who have been the guests of friends in Birmings ham, have returned to their home in Gadsden.
 Miss Bobby Dublin, of Huntsville, IS the guest of her sister, Mrs. Clarence T. Yates. with whom she will spend the week.
 Mrs. Moore and son. Harry. have re- turned from visit to MT. and Mrs. H. B. Wood in Tuscaloosa Mrs. Edward Doty and Miss Virginia Dotv. after visit to MT. Doty, who IS convalescent after an operation at a lo- cal infirmary, have returned to theh home in Tuscaloosa. MT. and Mrs. c. R. Bell have returned to their home in Anniston after snort visit to friends in the city. MT. and Mrs Richard Hart have named their little son Richard III, Mir and Mrs Edward B. Hughes have ra+rrpad from a viist to freinds in Bir- min neham to their home in Huntsville. 1 Miss Daphne Cunningham who mas mas been the guest of friends in the city' ihas returned to her home in TuscaIoosa'
  MT. and Mrs Wilson of Selma, visited BirJningham this week while on then wedding trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
AndreuU and In1ogene Little Life Condolences the Experience of Couple Phil osophic, Though Married
 By ROE FULKE1zSON
Bv ROE FULKERSON

the use of diary if you have to lie to it?
 There isn't human being living tha does not have thoughts mat he would not care to write down where they might be read"
 Why. Andrew" said his wife, mo one would see your diary but me"
 T know it. replied Andrew
 Do you mean that you have thoughts that you hide from me?' asked she
 Why, sure" said Andrew.
 What are they?" asked Imogene eag- erly.
 ''Why-er-er-why. doggone it I don't know!" exploded Andrew.
 Well" said Imogene, shifting, T am sure I never think of anything l wouldn' t be willing to tell you.
 q did not know there were things in your life you were keeping from me. You do not know how sad it makes me to know that I do not share fully in your thoughts and that you are hiding things from me. Why, Andrew, it's just like leading a double lifer'
 Hold a minute!' said Andrew. You are getting me all balled up. I am not keeping two families. I never robbed a bank or killed an old man for his money. don't want to keep that confoundcd diary, for I am not a schoolgirl or wet. I swear I am giving you all the money I make, and"
 Now you are angry with mel" sobbcd Imogene. "I did not know I was pryins into the secret archives of your life and--''
 Hush" exclaimed Andrew in exasper- ation. Gimme that thing I'll keep it and I will put everything I think in 1t. will even write what I think of the diary itself, so when you read it you had bet ter skip the first few pagesi' Copyright, Twenty first Century Press)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
Inc Daily ! | Novel glGttG ]
The Same Old Dodge

Several thousand years before our birthday, the famous Jonah was out for his morning stroll along the shores of the sea- trying to catch what the wild waves were saying. (See Hotchkiss Splof- fins Comments on the Curiosity Of Jcnah.'O
 Just then the night ferry docked.
 Think I'll take a little trip to Tar shish," he said suddenly, hurrying to- ward the dock Haven't seen Tusah for week or soP' Look up Similarity of Jonah to the Modern Man." by Nuzuman Well) Tubah was an old flame or Jonah's which has never burnt out
 Handing over his fare. Jonah was soon skimming over the purple ocean, dream ing rosy visions of golden moments dur ing the next few hours, with the coquet- tish Tubah. (See 'Thoushts in All Col ors," by Enoch Raterush)
 Then, suddenly, the ferry hit whale of fish, and the boat began to take in water The crew dropped their craps game and dashed on deck.
 Then, when the danger was great, they decided there must be Jonah aboard and took roll call of the pas- sengers and found Jonah.
 With one fell swipe thew swooSed Jonah overboard Instantly. the ship rghted itself and proceeded to Tarshish- ward.
 A second later, Jonah was gulped into the whale, where he had inside informa- tion of the dongs of King Neptune's s Kingdom for three days.
 After his escape, Jonah rushed home. What would his wife say? More to the point, what would she do to him?
 Well" said Mrs. Jonah, ominously. hands on hips and chin in the air Where have you been hanging up for three days, heh? Been at the office all the time. l suppose" sarcastically.
 Dear, I cannot tell lie; I was on a ship and"
 Don't waste your breath! l positively know that you were on your way to Tarshish to see that hussey, Tuhah. That's where you've been."
 Never saw her 'tall," declared Jonah. i've been swallowed by a whale for three days. If you don't believe me
 Some fish storyv' sneered Mrs. Jonah, whaling him across the back with whalebone.
 And this was the first occasion where the phrase, "a fish story" was made use of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION
Get Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands since Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel. :.
 Dr. Edwards, practicing physician for IT years and calomel's old-tine enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic constipation and torpid Iivers.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but healing, soothing vegetable laxative.
 No gripping is the keynote. of these little sugar coated, olive-colored tab lets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action.
 Ifyou have dark brown mouth bad breath-a dull, tired feeling-sick headache-torpid liver-constipation. you'll find quick. sure and pleasant re- suits from one or two of pr. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
 Thousands take them everynight just tO keep right. Try them. l0c and 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

Andrew" said Imogene, holding up a small book. you have never used that diary I gave you last Christmas"
 'So haven't" said Andrew. Isn't that a shame? forgot all about it. Of course it's too late now. for a good part of the year is gone and do not want the thing incomplete
 said Imogene.
 Well, to tell you the truth. do not. :" replied Andrew.
 Why not?' asked Imogene.
 Well" said Andrew, eff you will not be angry at my neglect of your gift, l will tell you that l do not think any diary is worth while. Any man who has things happen which are worth while is too smart to write it down for other people to read. Any one who keeps a diary is either liar or else leads so tame an existence that no one on earth would care to peruse the book after he had put in year writ ing it.
 SAny one who is interested in the weather of some day last year can find it out by referring to the back files of the newspaper office, and the tempera- tUre and barometrie conditions are aboE the only safe things-to write in diary.
 ''No man will write truthfully in a diary.
 There are times when man has a business disagreement with some other fellow when if he wrote what he really thought of the other chap, his wife would be afraid to go to sleep by his side for fear he might get mad at her and chloro- form her.
 "Of course never do it, but there are men who pretend to go to the office to work at night, who in reality are out indulging in sinful games of chance or huGdling a group of billiard balls in the corner of a billiard table. Under such circumstances the man would of course have to put down in his diary that he was at his office that night. and what's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
| did about ours,' he whispered in one of l the long ears of Jumper the Hare

did about ours,' he whispered in one of the long ears of Jumper the Hare.
 Old Mother Nature smiled induIgently. Put on your thinking caps, you two" said she. You haven't named half ot them. You are not wholly to blame for that, because some of them you never have even heard of. But there is one member of the squirrel family whom both of you know very well indeed, yet neither of you named him. Put on your thinking caps"
 Happy Jack looked at Chatterer, and Chatterer looked at Happy Jack Each scratched his head Each wanted to be the first to think of that other cousin, for each was jealous of the other But though they scratched and scratched and thought and thought, they couldn't think Of another cousin. Old Mother Nature waited few minutes. Then she said, You didn't mention Johnny Chuck
 Johnny Chuck!'' exclaimed Happy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

Jack and Chatterer together, and tlse look of surprise on their faces was funnss to see. For that matter there was an equally funny look on the faces of Peter and Jumper.
 Old Mother Nature nodded Johnny Chuck" she repeated. He is a mem Der of the squirrel family. He belongs to the Marmot branch, but he is squir- rel just the same He Is one of yoN cousins"
 Hes mighty funny looking squirrel said Chatterer. jerking his tail as only he can.
 That just shows your ignorance, Chat terer," reproved Old Mother Nature. "I am surprised at the ignorance of you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
urgessBedtin1eStories
Happy Jack and Chatterer Are Stuck
By THORNTON W. BURGESS Idle boasting soon or late Will trip VOu un as sure as fate.

"Hello" exclaimed Old Mother Nature, as Happy Jack the Gray Squirrel and Chatterer the Red Squirrel appeared at school with Peter Rabbit. What has brought you frisky folks over here?'
 Happy Jack and Chatterer appeared to have lost their tongues, something very unusual for them, for Chatterer especial ly The truth is, in the presence of Old Mother Nature they actually felt bash full. Peter replied for them. They've de- cided to come to school, too,' said he. Happy Jack says he knows all there is to know about his own family, but he has come along to find out if he really does"
 Tt won't take us long to find out, !" said Old Mother Nature softly and in her eyes was a twinkle of amusement How many cousins have you, Happy Jack?"
 Happy Jack thought for moment Three" he replied, but he didn't say it in a very positive way. Peter Rabbit chuckled down inside, for he knew that already doubt had entered Happy Jack s mind.
 Name them," commanded Old Mother Nature.
 "Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Timmy the Flying Squirrel and Striped ClIp- munk," replied Happy Jack with great promptness.
 'Ha, ha, ha, hal He's forgotten Rusty the Fox Squirrel!" shouted Chatterer, dancing about gIeefully. Happy Jack looked crestfailen and glared angrily at Chatterer.
 That's right, Chatterer," agreed Old Mother Nature. Rusty Is very i'm portant member of the Squirrel family. Now, suppose you name the others"
 Chatterer stopped laughing. "Wha- wha-what others? I don't know of any others" he stammered Peter Rabbit fairly hugged himself with glee as he watched the faces of Happy Jack and Chatterer. "They don't know any more about their family than we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
S2,OOO Consent Judgment
 For Personal Injuries

consent judgment for s2,00O was rendered yesterday afternoon in Judge Romaine Boyds division of the circuit court in the case of Thomas c. Dolan, Jr., through Thomas c. Dolan, against Lee C. Bradley, as receiver for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company. The suit was for s2. 2.OO0 damages for alleged personal injuries. It was alleged that young Dolan. who is 10 years of age. came in contact with live electric wire at Forty-sixth street on May and was badly burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
POLITICAL MAIL AT
 TWO TRUCKS A DAY

Political mail has reached great pro- portions during the past two weeks ana is being handled by the Birmingham postoffce Tn record time, according to Postmaster R. B. Smyer.
 One lot of 15,0OO cards was placed Tn the mail yesterday All of the political mail is being gotten out as fast as the clerks can handle it. It is stated that during the last week this mail has fre- quently run as high as two truck loads in a day.
 In some cases the postofflce officials have been given considerable trouble by mail addressed to various precincts. In one instance, it is stated, lot of mail was placed in the office addressed to various precincts by their names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
Memorial Exercises of
 Typographical Union

Members of the International Typo graphical Union in Birmingham will pay tribute to their dead with appropriate ceremonies Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the Forrest Hill Cemetery at Wood lawn, according to an announcement by William S. Lopez of the local printers union.
 A splendid programme has been ar ranged, which includes an address by Judge Hugh Locke of the chancery di- vision of the circuit court; pr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist Church, and William Lopez will also make short talks at the beginning of the ceremonies. Miss Brandes, well known in musical circles in Birmingham will sing, and the Instrumental music wdll be furnished by the Boys Industrial School band