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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09
Mrs. V. Ray of Bookings, visited her
son, w. c.. Ray, Sunday.
s s.
M EDARY

We sure enjoy the change of weather.
1t has been SO long since we have en-
joyed any sunshine that it seems great.
The jerks young folks attended the
high school carnival at Brookings Sat
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Polsean were shopping
in Brookings Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield and the for
mer's mother were visiting at the
jerks home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hawkins were
Volga visitors Saturday.
Victor Kjose and wife and baby
were Brookings visitors Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Lewis Sinjur7 was d Bookings
caller Tuesday.
John Nieman is hauling grain to
Bookings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09
BUSHNE

Mr.. Cousin OF Ward, was an over
Sunday visitor at the L. NJ. Armstrong
home.
Fern Judd spent Saturday evening
at the home Of Mabel Leibbert.
Mrs. W. S. ~Spaulding is much i'm
proved at this writing after her long
siege of sickness.
Lylah Klimes was absent from high
school a few days last week on account
Of sickness.
Harry Bailey, Walter and Charles
Balm made a business trip to Brook
ings Friday.
F. W. Faulkner and sons, Russell
and Kenneth, departed by auto Sun
day for Rockford, H., where they ex-
pect TO reside for several months.
They will greatly missed by their
many friends here.
The Ladies' Home and Foreign Mis-
siOnary society met at the home of
Mrs. Everett Lenocher Thursday.
Doris Bailey was shopping at Elk
ton between trains Monday
Quite a number of children gath
cred at the school house Saturday
evening and gave Russell and Kenneth
Faulkner a farewell party. The even
ing vas spent in playing games and
lunch was served at a late hour after
which the children departed to their
homes wishing Russell and Kenneth
much happiness in their new home
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09

Misses Gertrude and Ella Burns Wis.
tied the Eugene Dupraz home Sunday
Mr.. and MS. S. Selix and son Virgil
and Miss Gertrude Blakeslee were
pleasant callers at the John Harms
home sunday evening.
Mrs. Eugene Dupraz and Helen
spent last week at the Thos. Murphy
home near hite.
Harold Eberiein spent the week end
with home folks.
Ruth and Frances Engel spent Sun.
day evening with Carol Blakeslee.
Albert lessen called at the Dupraz
home sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Seas and chill
dren were visitors at the Engel home
on sunday evening.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09
PRESTON

a. Il LOOMS returned Friday morn.
ing from Baraboo. Wis. where he was
called 10 attend the funeral of a sister
James Foster was a county seat Wis.
itor one day last week.
Mrs Tom Caldwell of Bruce, is VIZ.
itiug a. the home OF her parents, Nj
and Mrs. John Keat.
Mr.. and Mrs Leo Cotton are rejoic-
Ing over the arrival Of a little daugh.
ter last Thursday morning at the
Deaconess hospital in Brookings.
Chester Fish of Watertown j. visit.
ing az The home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Fish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Quinn of Badger,
spent a few days of last week with
Mrs. Quinn's sister, Mrs. E. NJ. Fish
and family.
A number OF the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs Merrill Youell assembled at their
bone Saturday evening in compliment
10 Mrs. Youell whose birthday ami.
ve-sary occurred that day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Iyer Reppe spent Sun
day in the Andrew Reppe home.
Leo Cotton and sisters, the Misses
Bernice and Blanche. spent Sunday
with Mrs. Leo. Cotton and little daugh.
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Carbine motored
TO Brookings and Aurora last Satur,
day. Mrs. Ida Cook Of Aurora, accom-.
panied them home for a few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Lee of Estelline,
spent Sunday at o. T. Lees.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09
ALTON

Foggy weather Is certainly not con
duciye 10 good health and happiness.
People should carefully guard against
exposure 10 colds.
Chas Potter and Robert Yeske were
business callers at B~rookings Monday.
Art EngIe was making business
calls in this vicinity Monday.
Mrs. John Folke returned from Min.
nesota Saturday where she was called
by the serious illness Of her aunt who
passed away and was buried at Mar
shall Wednesday. She has the sym
pathy Of her friends.
Mrs. Gleason and daughter are re
ported doing fine.
Friday evening was the annual elec
ton of officers and the gentlemen
served q large crowd in attendance %
an oyster supper which was greatly
enjoyed by all
Olga Oleson spent the week end
with home folks.
Miss Vera Oleson returned 10 her
school duties q, Madison Tuesday.
J. D Mcmillan and family and Mrs.
Chas. Potter were shopping in Brook
ings Saturday afternoon
The LArkin club Of Mrs. Chas. Pot
ter were entertained at the home e
the Misses Laura and EIys F~uerheln
in B-uoktngs Saturday afternoon. Al
elegant lunch was served at five
O'Clock.
Bessie Reeder vas q Sunday guest
of her friend. Evelyn Mcmillan Sunday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09
AURORA

G. a. Korte is on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. Mable Pike Of Hetland, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Burton Mead.
Mrs. G. A. Korte, Mrs. +. d. South
ard, Miss Lucille Zimmerman and Mi.
and Mrs. Webb and daughter Eleanor,
were passengers to Brookings Satur-
day evening.
Miss Mable Griner of WATERFOWL,
is visiting her sister Mrs. +. |. Neal.
Chas. McClemans made a trip to
Fort Dodge, la, last week and brought
back little Edgar Joques. Little Edgar
viii make his future home with Mr..
and Mrs. J. G.. McClemans.
p. Butler Of Parker, has been here
on business the last few days. Mr..
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09

Church Notes-Sunday school, 10 a.
M; morning worship, IL a. m; even
ing worship, 1880 p. m; prayer meet
ing, Wednesday evening, 1880 p. m.
All are cordially invited to come. Rev.
VIM. Donaldson, pastor.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-09
CORRESPONDENCE


Advertisements in this column are 10 cents
per lane. our correspondents viii take you:
order and must remit AT the same time
otherwise they will not be published
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

ington. Mr. Conger credits Mr. Brown with having made
King County the banner county in the state in the matter
the most difficult problem prohibition has to deal with.
LAW STRICTLY ENFORCED
That Mr. Browns strict enforcement of law has taken
from the channels of illicit liquor traffic 10000 gallons of
grain alcohol during the time he has served in the office of
prosecutor set forth by Mr. Conger Grain alcohol the
daton of the bootleg trade Tafckers in booze ask moth
ing better than opportunity to obtain grain alcohol In
lieu of bottled goods masqueradng under the label of
whisky, they find ready market for the product at
exorbtant prices When Brown took office there
ticay regulation of the sale of grain alcohol Alleged
drug stores opened night every part of the
revealed the that their stock consisted prn
cpay of few patent medicines and the business consisted
principally of filling prescriptions calling for spirits fer
ment to be taken when needed"
Mr. Conger explains the Importance of the curaied dis
tributon of grain alcohol follows
THE conduct of the prosecuting attorneys office, with
reference to enforcement of the liquor laws under e ad
mnstration of Fred c. Brown been very satisfactory
deputies with gratifying results particularly in the matter
of the law regulating the sale of grain alcohol Regulation
of the sale Of grain alcohol one of the most difficult
problems prohibition has to deal with.
Under the law every dealer manufacturer and public
institution is allowed much grain alcohol they
show legitimate for Mr.. Brown appointed expert
King County is the banner county in the that
respect
STOPS ILLICIT TRAFFIC
1.-THE difference between the amount asked for and the
amounts allowed by the court after investigation by the
prosecuting attorneys office the contested APP
proxmaey 1000 gallons per month for the past twenty
MONTHS that amount OF surplus alcohol which could not be
used in the business taken out of the channels of il
legal trade.
any small drug stores that started solely for the pur
Of selling alcohol have been put out of business and
be medicine but in reality camouage for alcohol has
been stopped"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
Bang! It's the
IGumBlOWOut,
Due tOBlister

BanF'
The motoriSt stops his car and
disgustedly gets out 10 examine the
blowout. To his amazemcnt the
tire has not gone flat and the tread
ls stiii intact Technically this
trouble In known ms a gum blow.
OUT. Pocketed air In the side wall.
caused by an obstructed puncture.
simply reached the bursting point
and exploded.
The facts OF the case are. that
puncture In often partially sealed by
tho tread. 30 that air escapes very
slowly. IL may be that a nail. still
imbedded In the tread. assists In
corking up the hole.
A slow tube leak results and air
seeps thru the fabric. This air In
Imprisoned between the tread and
fabric.
Each revolution OF the tire acts
like "A force pump on this pocketed
air. forcing II further and further
from under the tread towards the
side wall. Here n forms blister,
similar to n mud boil.
When the blister breaks. due 90
excessive pressure. a ragged hole in
torn In the side wall rubber. Alfho
the tear does not go thru the fabric.
II will result In serious damage To
tho carcass II II Is long exposed to
the road.
When n blister is noticed on the
side wall. take the casing TO a tire
surgeon without delay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
Wells Bennett
Lowers Three
Flag Records

From III Juans. Mexico. comes the
report that once again Wells Ben
nett and his Excelsior have broken
the Three Flag run. making the trip
from Canada To Mexico In 81 hours
Z minutes. and lowering Walter Had.
field'H record by rs minutes.
"cannonhali' Ilaker on an Indian
originated the Three Flag solo rec.
ord August 2i.27. 1915. Distance.
1851 miles. Time. NJ hours Is
minutes. United States tire equip
ment.
Bakers record lowered by Roy
Artley on a Henderson July 1870,
1917. Distance. 1857 miles. Time. 72
hours rs minutes. Fires,one tire
equipment.
Artley's record lowered by Wells
Bennett on an Excelsior August 20.
20. 1918. Distance. 1891 miles. Time,
10 hours. Firrstone tire equipment
Benefits record lowered by II. c.
Schercr on a Harley Davidson Sport
model juno 1891. Distance, i.7ls
miles. Time. a. hours bs minutes.
This also established a new middle.
weight record. Fircatonc tire equip.
mcnt.
Sehcrer's record lowered by -can.
nonbaii" Baker on an Indian July ..
IL. 1919. Distance. LIZA miles.
Time. 80 hours ~ minutes. Good.
rich tire equipment
Bakers record lowered by Wells
Bennett on an Excelsior July s3.25,
1919. Distance. i.Tis miles. Time.
81 hours Is minutes Fgrcstone tire
equipment.
Benne't's record lowered by Wal.
ter Hadfieid on a Haricy.Dav wilson
september 1911. 1919. Distance.
LIS miles, Time. u hours 20 min.
utes. Fir~stone tire equipment.
Hadfleids record lowered by Wells
Bennett, on an Excelsior August -.
20. 1920. Distance. 1865 miles.
Time. 81 hours minutes. Fircstonc
tire equipment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

The Mercer Cycle company. dis
tribuiors' Of Indian motor cycles for
the Northwest. have received a
shipment OF 1871 Indian Scouts.
equipped with complete electric out.
fit.
The spiitdorf system In used.
generator fitting neatly and com
pactiy on tho frame directly above
the transmission entirely separate
from the magnetic and driven by
short belt. and gear driven from the
man heiical gears. The electricity
generated is transmitted to a wlco
battery set snugiy In REINFORCED
steel batter box fastened on the
lower frame.
All wiring from the lights and
horn runs thru an amme,er set on the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

air and healthful surroundings Of
the suburbs, away from tho con
gestton OF the city.
IL has brought about total in
vestment In automobile plants alone
estimated at u.pis. .sss: parts.
tires and accessories manufacturing
plants. ts.is6.s9s.Sst And in dis.
tributing plants there Is almost as
great an investment as In manufac
turing. plants.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
AUTO TALK

A recent invention Of n Newark
man IL movable front light at
tschcd TO and directed by the steer.
Ing mechanism. BY the use OF this
device tho rays OF the Tampa are
always In the direct path OF the car
wheels.
One car a day will be the program
In the new Rolls.Royce shop at
Springfield. Mana But the $500 900
factory there viii have a capacity
nearly three times this much. only
by tho addition of more machinery.
Forty Of the best experts at the
Derby works have come 20 supervise
the work here. The car will SELF at
$1,000.
Cord tires with reinforced shout.
ders at the base. where the side
comes In contact with the rim, II the
latest design In Monarch tires. The
top tread OF these tires is almost
straight across. giving flat wearing
surface and enabling the tire TO wear
down evenly across the tread
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
FAMILY LIVES
ON RUBBER TIRES

In Houston, Texas. w. 3. Meyers.
and family of three. decided to live
on rubber tires. They are now tour
Ing the entire United States and ex.
pccs to visit Canada
They designed and superintenisd
the construction OF a convenient.
roomy and very nca, home. II In
10 feet long by elk feet wide and
has four seats. II is cushioned with
Miller asks cords.
From ceiling 10 floor. the car Is
five feet. 10 inches high. Its front
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
100000 Dependent
on the Auto Industry
for Living in the u. S.

II has been a time.saver. a mile.
reducer. a man eoonomixer II has
made life better.
II has given America the facilities
needed 10 take care OF Its ever
growing population.
The motor car is simply an evoi1.
ton OF transportation. II has grown
TO its present proportions because It's
Increased efficiency has revolution.
ixed the problem OF transportation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

frame In view Of the rider Mt all
times and which shows exactly how
much is being used and whether the
generator II charging properly. A
head light. tail light and horn com.
prise the balance OF the equipment
The Spii,dorf electric system. on
account OF Its two-unit construction.
has long been tho leader In motor
cycle lighting. There In no oonncc-
ton In any way between the magnetic
and generator outn,, giving two dis-
tinct units.
Delivery Of the first 1891 Scouts
went TO Mr.. Sanders OF the Young
Iron work Of this city. The popu.
iarity Of the scou, during the season
OF 1870 insures capacity sales for the
coming year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
FORD FINISHES PLANS
FOR NEW FLlvvER

Watch for the successor 10 the
fiivver. II also win be Ford prod
uct.
That Ia the word coming from De.
troii. where II In said Henry Ford
has completed plans for new model
which would make the rider believe
he was In n Cadillac. Tho details OF
the new car arc not available. rsoep,
that the motor has been designed 20
eliminate every bit OF vibration and
that tn. body Of the car Will be en-.
urcly Of metal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
5000 FORDS WITHIN
RADIUS OF ONE MILE

HAVANA. Cuba Sept <.-This
city claims the distinction OF having
solved the problem OF cheap trans
portation more satisfactorily than
any other city.
Operating within . territory
whose radius is little greater than
a mile. 5000 Ford automobiles carry
one or two persons between any
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

entrance Ia by limousine door. A
folding bed Is across tho back and
above IT an infants crib. clothes
press and parcel rack. -Four ward.
robe drawers are under the bed.
Tho center aisle II three feet by
five.
There In . refrigerator. hot and
cold water. hot air heat. electric
fans. three burner was stove. srid.
Ing dining table. ia-atory. electric
lighting. kitchen cabinet and cup.
board. shower bath and every mod.
ern convenience and luxury. The
car 10 equipped with tool boxes.
compass. drsperies and rugs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
LEAN MIXTURE NOW

Saving OF gasoline and better
riding during the summer months
are two advantages for the warm
days. For a much leancr mixture
than IL necessary in winter can bring
best results in summer. Adjust the
earburcter 30 that the proportionate
amount OF air 10 fuel II as great ms
possible for smooth running. and
you'il find your gas will ias, you
over longer distances.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
AVOID STRONG CURRENT

Some motorists have n mistaken
idea that there will DO greater 81.
fioiency In supplying current TO the
ignition coils from more than the
reauirit. or dry cells. connected
In series. Such action may result in
burning out the condenser and con.
sequent ruin Of tho coll
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

Twenty.three cities in Southern
have provided free camp
Ing grounds for the use Of the auto.
mobile tourists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

Baltimore. Md. In TO have an auto
mobile manufacturing plant with an
annual ou,pu, Of from 5000 to 5000
cars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

America and American products
are TO be advertised In IN. Dutch
East Indies by motion pictures on
n motor truck.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

No mere desire TO ride In motor
car has placed the automobile In
dustry OF the United states In the
enviable position OF being the sec
ond largest industry In the world.
To call the automobile mons essen
tiai Is Just as ridiculous as Il would
be to cali the modern corn planter
an extravaganza.
The horse-drawn vehicle as real
utility was never questioned. The
motor car has replaced horse-drawn
!. transportation simply because II
travels faster. covers more ground
And does so with morc, comfort and
economy than the horse drawn We
hicle.
Statistics gathered ny those vitality
interested In the distributing end
OF the industry show that 30 per
cent OF all automobiles are used at
least most OF the time for business
purposes, IL Is today vital to the
business life OF the progressive farm.
err. the professional man. the tray.
cling man. the contractor and 10
commerce generally because II has
grown TO be the greatest transpor-
tatien medium serving the people Of
the nation.
PUBLIC OPINION
BUILT 1T UP
Public opinion Is the greatest
force in the world. II may build
slowly but II builds surely. Public
opinion has built the automobile in,
dustry. And public opinion viii de
mand that IL remain. because its
utility value has been firmly fixed.
Arthur Brisbane said in a recent
editorial: "The automobile Is a ma.
tional blessing: no longer a luxury
In any sense. II II the necessity OF
life. the fulfilling OF one Of LIES
highest ends. The automobile eats
nothing, costs nothing, except when
IL works. The servant OF man. Ms
newest. highest invention. II IL the
friend and the bencfactor OF the en-.
tire family"
Here are some OF the things the
automobile has done and II ought TO
be selfevident that no industry
could have accomplished this II II
were catering to the pleasure and
the luxury OF the people of the
United States /:
II has given the United States It's
present highway deveiopment--at It's
very highest this ycar--in which
billion dollars for good roads has
been appropriated. Think what that
means to the farm and the city.
EMPLOYING loe. go
DIRECTLY
II Is employing more than 600. 900
persons directly. and more than
s.0oo. 900 persons in the United
States are dependent upon IT,
II has increased tremendously
farm values because lit has made
farms accessible that heretofore
were beyond the reach of the mar
kcts.
II has multipliedsthe effectiveness
of all business. -
In the last three years IL has
saved the utter collapse Of the pa-
lions transportation system In every
crisis.
II has redeemed rural life and
opened to the city man the fresh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

II is estimated that the French
automobile production for 1920 will
be 100000 cars. against 10000 in
1914.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
PAID OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FOR BY WALTER s. FULTON
BROWN IND0RSED
BY DRY LEADER
Head Of Anti-Saloon League
COmmends Prosecutor for
Law Enforcement.
King Is Banner County
Sale of Grain Alcohol, Most
Difficult Prohibition Prob
lem, Is Well Regulated.

Prosecuting Attorney Fred
C. Brown is commended to
the people Of King County
for reelection by George d.
Conger, superintendent of the
Anti Saloon League of WASH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

A total Of 5000 100000 WIN be
spent for the construction and main.
t~nance OF good roads turnout the
country. ty the states and munich
paiities alone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

In April. 1896. the first sale of a
motor vehicle In tho United States
was recorded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11
DON'T FORGET WHEELS

The wheels heed very little asscn.
ton. but they should be watched
carefully because they work all the
time. sometimes under very severe
strains. Any scratch that exposes
the grain OF the wood should Ne
vanished over 90 preserve IL. The
hub nange bolts should also be
watched and set up..when necessary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

DO YOU know any home investment which you make
paying you 49, where this interest is being earned twentysx
times and where principal protected by
than fourteen millions of preferred stock and than
twenty millions of stock?
The supply of public necessity to lat communities right
here at home is the of this Companys earnings
You may purchase these notes in limited amounts by pay
of 1917 down and 1917 month that savings month by
month may be invested perfectly safe security paying high
of interest Your investment home and you able
watch day by day the growth and performance of your
pany No large of capital is required become
y holder The paid in earning interest all the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-11

n you lend your machine 20 n
friend for n while. be sure he
doesn't use II TO carry along some.
thing that might be confiscated by
federal prohibition agcnts--unless I,
be inside himself. For. II he's
eaurh, In the net. your machine
goes TO Jail with your friend. That's
decision just made By prohibition
authoritieA
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-15
BACK HURT
ALL The TIME
Mrs. Hill Says Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Removed The Cause.

Knoxville, Tenn.--"My back hurt r
all the time, was all run down, cou
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-15
Lena c. Ross to
Continue Charity Work

The Board of Charities and Pro
baton announces that arrangements
have been made which will enable
Miss Lena c. PcSs of Rutland to
continue her child care work with
the state Miss Ross has been in the
employ of the state for a little more
than two years and her work has
been highly commended as sane and
thorough. Her knowledge of Yer
mont's leeds and conditions coupled
with intimate knowledge of children
gained from 20 years snent in YER
mont school room, her sympathy for
these neglected and dependent little
ones, together with many years as
ISOLATION with the New York Tri-
bune fresh air fund for citv children
give her training that will prove
of great value to the state.