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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-22
THE COST OF GROWING WHEAT

Aberdeen News-Townspeopl NAV
grumble over the cost of a bag of
Hour. or of loaf OF bakers bread,
or of dozen doughnuts, etc, but
those Of them who suspect the farmer
is profiteering because of the high
prices he receives for his wheat, have
another think coming. The United
States department of agriculture has
just completed an investigation of the
cost OF producing a bushel Of wheat
in the largest wheat growing states
or the country, and places the aver
age at $2.15. The highest cost of pro-
duction in the area investigated was
over $500 bushel. in eighteen of
the 4S1 farms where the inquiry was
carried on, while the lowest test, on
one farm, was only $1.OO a bushel.
The current issue OF the Dakota
Farmer, in summarizing the govern
ment's findings, says:
or the 2S4 farms seeded to winter
wheat, the cost per bushel ranged
from $1.00 to as high as $500, in one
instance, but the average cost per
bushel was but s1S7.
On 1877 farms in Sphinx county, s.
D., and Morton and Grand Forks
counties, N. D., spring wheat aver
aged in cost of production $2.65 per
bushel, while Is farms out of 1877 cost
$500 bushel. Spring wheat on 3S
farms in Clay county, Mimi, cost
$2.S2, and AZ farms in Traverse coun.
ty, Mimi, cost $3.50 per bushel for
the production of spring wheat. Nor
ton county, N. D., beat all the high
averages, however, with an average
cost per bushel on the spring wheat
from 80 farms. of $426 a bushel, the
average net cost ranging in that coun-
ty from $1.60 a bushel on one farm
to S14.40 on another farm.
In the final summary, the report
shows there We're 46 farms in the
spring wheat area where the cost
OF production was less than $40 per
acre. Eighty-eight farms where it was
from $50 to $25 an acre. fifty where
1t was $25 to $50 an acre. twelve
where it was from $50 to $35 an acre,
and one where 1t was more than $40
an acre. In the winter wheat area,
the cost of production per acre was
under $40 ON twenty-five farms. $50
to $25 on fifty-two farms, $25 to $50
on fifty-nine FERNS. $40 to s35 on six
ty-five farms. $35 to $40 on forty-nine
farms. and $40 or over on thirty-sev-
en- farms. The average net cost per
acre. on the 4Sl farms investigated,
was $25.lo.. and the average yield per
acre was III bushels OF wheat, max
Ing the average cost per bushel $2.l5.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-22
THE DOCTRINE OF SWEAT

\ Saturday Evening Post-The worlt
is full OF strange doctrines. On ever.
corner is a dreamer or a hypocrit,
full of words, using a grievance as f.;
text, preaching folly to the foolish
seeking converts who may be per
suaded to grind his ak. There Is but
one wholesome doctrine. 1t Is the doc
trine of salvation by sweat, and sweat
without work availeth nothing.
Wealth is not a product Of printing
presses. Making coins Of metal will
not make men rich. All wealth, how.
soever far removed from toll. is the
product of sweat BY sweat men live
and prosper and know happiness, and
there can be no life, prosperity or
happiness without it.
One who dreams of a soft-handed
way to universal prosperity is utterly
mad. These is no short cut. In so
much as men relax their muscles and
tighten the burden on their shoulders.
by so much do they lessen the worlds
prosperity and their own
Because man is fully cognizant Of
his own troubles and burdens, and al
most wholly ignorant concerning the
troubles and burdens that oppress his
fellows. and because he is by nature
a little suspicious and little envious,
he nurses an uncomfortable convic-
ton that the lot of other men is easier
than his own. The farmer dreams Of
becoming banker the desk man
dreams Of becoming a farmer; the
clerk would go adventuring; and the
seaman would have a job ashore: the
laborer envies the soft hands Of the
tinancier, and the financier envies the
digestion and sound sleep of the la.
borer.
If the salaried man who wears
white collar thinks himself unjustly
treated because his monthly check
does not increase as fast as the price
of food, why doesn't he quit paved
streets and follow plow? There are
many idle acres. If one who works
with his hands thinks himself un-
justly treated because other men
work at desks. why doesn't he study
at night and equip himself for a
white-collar job? There is an I'M
failing demand for men who can han
die big jobs we'll
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-22

last week. They have been living at
Brookings for some time, but have
now moved to Balaton where Mr..
Twedt has purchased an elevator.
Register of Deeds Alex Nyman was
over from Brookings between trains
last Friday evening.
Earl Billeter, who drove the Leib
& Getty airplane out from Minneapo-
! lis last week, returned home the latter
part of the week. His place has been
taken by NJ. X. Riddick. Mr.. Riddick
is an experienced pilot and has made
over 1000 flights without Single
accident, which speaks we'll for his
skill and carefulness. On Monday Mr..
Leib and Mr. Riddick went to Elkton
and took up number of passengers.
at Brookings and ii is common sight
to hear and see the automobile of the
air" at almost any time here in Volga.
A meeting Of the Volga Athletic as
sociation was held at the Commercial
club rooms Monday evening for the
purpose of listening to the report of
the secretary-treasurer on the Fourth
of July celebration.
Of course the inclement weather of
the Fifth made the celebration a los
ing venture, but Volga fellows are
hard to discourage, and it was unani-
mously voted to have another celebra-
tiOn about August 1S
1t is planned to have two ball games
on August IS. The one in the fore
noon will be between the home team
and one from neighboring town. In
the afternoon it is expected that there
will be a game between two teams
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-22

Implement company of which he has
been stockholder for several years
He is survived by his widow, his
father, Peter Bortness of Brookings
seven brothers, Martin, John, Carl,
Arinur, Roy, Oliver and Martin, all
residents of Brookings county. and
other relatives.
He was clean. capable young man
and his future was bright and his
death is deeply felt by the entire
county.
Burial took place in Sterling ceme-
terry, where his mother who died sew
erai years ago was buried The choir
sang, Nearer My God to Thee" The
rendition of Taps" played by Clar-
ence Faulkin, signalled the closing of
just tribute to worthy young man.
This city and community extends
sincere sympathy to the bereaved rel.
atives.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-22
TAPS SOUND FOR Ex-soLDIER

Clarence Bortness, Brookings boy
who has been engaged recently in the
implement business at Bruce, died at
st. Mary's hospital in Minneapolis,
Mimi, last Saturday morning, after
being in the hospital week Clar-
ence's heath had been failing ever
since his return from overseas about
year ago but did not become serious
until short time ago.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at 800 o'clock at the Ster.
ling church south of Bruce, Rev. B.
A. Benson Of Brookings officiating,
who paid a beautiful tribute to the
memory of the deceased in the Eng
lish and Norwegian languages.
The casket was draped with large
U. s. flag and beautiful floral designs,
all Of which spoke of the high esteem
In which he was held by all who knew
him. There were people present from
all portions OF the county to pay their
respect to the memory of their friend.
The church was filled to its capacity
and the spacious lawn at the church
was utilized by the people who came
to pay honor to this young man.
The Sterling choir of fourteen
voices. in charge Of Ed. Holm, sang
"Life's Day Is Ended" Despair Not,
Oh Heart in Thy Sorrow" Jesus.
Lover of My Soul" and in the Nor
wegian language. BE Faithful Unto
the End" very impressively.
Clarence Roland Bortness was born
March 8, 1891, at Elbow Lake, Mimi,
coming with his parents to Oakwood
township when but a child, where he
resided until his marriage April 4th.
1915, to Nora Paulina Benson, after
which he moved to Bruce where he
resided until his death He was %
years, months and days old at The
time of his death. He was a member
of the Sterling church.
Clarence served with the United
States army for thirteen months with
the 31st Engineers. spending most of
the time overseas In active service.
On the 18th Of July. 1919. he was honor
ably discharged and returned home.
coming to Bruce to take up his resi-
dence and position with the Bruce
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-22

from the state league, probably Huron
and Sioux Falls Not many from here
have had the opportunity to see teams
of the state league play and it is be-
lieved that there will be many from
here and towns in this general locality
as we'll as hundreds from the country,
who will appreciate a fast game
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-22

From the Tribune:
Mrs. w r. Reeves was a Brookings
visitor one day last week.
Mesdames Aldrich and Hill went
over to Brookings last week for a few
days visit
The Misses Emma Bietler and Lila
Hammer visited friends in Brookings
last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Ed. Twedt of Balaton
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
MRS. CONANT ENTERTAlNS
WITH BRIDGE PARTY

Friday afternoon rms. e. r. Conant
entertained a large number of friends
with a bridge party at the Oglethorpe
Hotel. Quantities of red amaryllis
and Dorothy Perkins roses were ar
tistically arranged in the Blue Room.
where card tables were placed. At
the conclusion of the game, the ladies
were invited into the dining room.
Here delicious salad and sweet
course We're served. In the south end
which the guests were seated. Pink
and white carnations with graceful
fsrn in chrystal vases were used upon
the table. Each guest was presented
one of these fragrant blossoms as a
souviner. The first prize, a cut glass
vase, was awarded to Mrs. ]. II. Bark
er for having made the highest score.
A similar prize was given Mrs Jeter
for cutting the highest. Seven tabla
of players and numbe rof other
friends enjoyed Mrs. Conant' hospi-
tally.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16

/ Miss Leah Brown will entertain the
Acacia Club Thursday afternoon at
$3.50 at her home on Richmond street.
Y. w. c. HALL SCENE OF MANY
ENJOYABLE AFFAIRS RECENTLY
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16

will he of unusual interest, and all
members and their friends are cord
tally invited, and urged to attend.
The annual election OF Off - g will
axe place.
A splendid program has BEEN ar-
ranged, which is as follows:
Problems of the School Board by
"A. V. Wood, president of the board.
illustrated talk on Foods for Young
Childrenf' by Mrs. Merritt, county
demonstration:
Informal reception for the parents,
with display of some of the sewing
done during the term. Miss Garrett,
teacher of domestic science, will be
in charge fthis feature of the pro-
ram. t4-
Refreshments will be prepared and
served by the tenth grade girls.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
CIRCLE 2, WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
PRESBYTERIAN CHuPcH


Circle 2 of the Woman's Auxiliary
Iof the Presbyterian Church will meet
lat 1890 Wednesday morning at the
manse. Mesdames Hugh Burford. A.
NJ. Way, H. Roughton, and F. D.
Thomas will act as hostesses.
The friends of o. J. Mccoy will be
glad to know that he was we'll enough
ito leave the City Hospital Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. L. G. Gray and Mrs. J. A.
Brown have returned from Douglas
where they attended the Methodist
conference Of this district as lay dele.
gates.
Mrs. Walter Hrris OF Macon will ar
rive today to visit Mrs. ~ Emanuel.
Mrs. Laura Hines has returned to
the city after spending several days
n Waycross with relatives.
Mrs. f. V. Brown is out again after
having been confined to her LONE
it'll broken arm.
Mrs. S. r. Dean and Miss Orilla
Dean have returned to :hei rboiie in
Darien after a visit with Mrs. l.. C.
Gray.
After spending a Few days IN Lula.
ton. Ca Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Harvey
have returned to the city
Mrs. N. B. Harrison and Mrs. C..
n. Walker and little daughter left
Saturday night for Atlanta to attend
the Akin-Betts wedding.
Misses Lucille and Charlotte Conant
who are attending college. in Boston
will arrive the first of June to visit
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. r.
,Conant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woodcock are
in Atlanta to attend the Akin-Be
wedding which will take place Mon.
day.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16

auspices of the Baraca and Philathea
classes of the Baptist and Methodist
churches, c. H. King, state secretary
Of the worldwide Baraca- Philathea
Union. will deliver an address at the
First Methodist Church.
Mr.. King is a good speaker, and is
greatly interested in the Baraca-
Philathea movement, which is an or
ganization for the enlistment of young
men and women IN Sunday school
work.
The public is cordially invited TO at
tend this meeting.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. c. p DuscnburY have
as their guest their. mother, Mrs.
Dusenbury of Florence, S. c.
Mrs. w. H. DeVoe of Jacksonville,
Fla, is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. 2.
Coney.
Miss Edith Culpopper OF Dudl ~,
Ca, is the guest OF Mrs. A. NJ. Drnrv.
o
Mrs. ]. B. Newton is visiting rela-
tives in Atlanta, Ga, for a short time.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Hope Strong left Sat
urday for st. Simon's Island to spend
six weeks.
SECRETARY KING TALKS
TO LOCAL CLASSES
This afternoon at 4 go, under the
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Maddox
Stephens announce the engagement
of their daughter, Louise Morton, to
Mr.. Earnest Parker Courier of Birm
ingham. Ala, but formerly of Bruins
wick. The wedding will take place
the latter part of June.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
A PRAYER

iOnr fathers God, from out whose
hand
The centuries fall like grains of sand
q make Thou us, through ages long,
ii peace secure, in justice strong;
Around our gift of freedom draw
The safeguards of thy righteous law,
And, cast some divner mold,
Let the new cycle shame the old"
j. G. Whittier.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
READING CLUB WILL
MEET MONDAY NIGHT

The Y. W. C. A. Reading Club will
meet Monday night at 8 o'clock in the
Y. W. Hall An enjoyable program
consisting OF selections from 0. Henry
and James Whitcomb Riley has been
arranged for this time.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
MISS BROWN WILL
ENTERTAIN ACACIA CLUB

Miss Leah Brown will entertain the
Acacia Club Thursday afternoon at
4:3O at her home on Richmond street.
". w. c. HALL SCENE OF MANY
ENJOYABLE AFFAIRS RECENTLY
The Y. w. C. A. Hall, which is grow.
ing in popularity each day was the
scene Of many enjoyable functions
during the past week. All OF these
good times, except the Silver Shower
by the Parent-Theachers Association
Thursday night, were given under the
auspices of the different organiza-
uons in the local Y. w. C. A. Follow
ing up Mothers Day." which was
last Sunday, We're the Mothers Par.
ties" by the various girl reserve
groups. Those taking part on the
programs were:
Purvis School Corps /. Girl Re-
serves, Monday afternoon: Grace
Richardson, corps scout; Alma Good
bread, Beverly Jones, Nellie Bowman.
Hazel Furlong.
rurVls School, Corps 2, Girl Re-
serves, Tuesday afternoon: Vera
Harvey, corps scout; Ruby Ritch,
Annie Lou Thomas, Martha Ellis.
Glynn Junior Girl Reserves, Thurs
day afternoon: Fred Abrams, corps
scout; Mildred Phillips, Helen Busk
Bibyl Bourne, Rollena Price, Lillian
Gordon, Laura Gignilliatt.
Senior Girl Reserves. Friday even
ing: Virginia Beach. president Helen
lhssner. Elizabeth Busk, Tillie Bore.
hardt, Dolores Artau, Daisey Lazarus
Each of these entertainments con.
sisted of program of music and
readings followed by a social hour
when games were played and dainty
refreshments served by the ones in
charge Each one was thoroughly
enjoyed by all who attended. How
pleased these many mothers must
feel to have been the honorees at such
lovely parties given by their young
daughters.
Not all of the activities were con.
fined to the children, for Tuesday eve.
ming the professional and Business
Woman's Club" had their regular
monthly meeting, with the usual large
attendance. The meeting was opened
by Miss Sadie Ferguson who lead the
devotional. Three new members were
reported by the membership commit
tee. and wer Misses Margaret Raj.
ston, Emmie Lou King, and, Mrs. F,
Harrison. The president Mrs. C. E.
Johnson reported that through the eff,
forts of the Y. w. G.. A. the city has
consented to assist the association
in erecting a first class tennis court
in one of the parks. An election took
place, making Miss Ray Ballard plan
list, and Miss Margaret Humnel Choir
us leader. The next thing to come
up was "Blue Ridge" Of course after
hearing all the wonderful things that
Mrs. G. p. Smith had to say on the
subject every one p 'esent wanted to
attend the Y w. c. A. Conference
which will be held at the assembly
jgrounds from July 23 to August 2
Even though all canuot go, Brunswick
will be well represented. The delight
full evening was brought to a close
with games and refreshments.
| Somebody wanted to know the 9th
er day What is the Y. w. c: A. do
ing in Brunswick" After reading the
above he may have a slight idea OF
| at least the social side.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
PARENT-TEAcHERS' ASSOClA-
TON MEETS TUESDAY

The regular meeting of Glyhn Par
entTeachers' Association will occur
Tuesday afternoon az G clock. in the
high school building. The meeting
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16

II ID. S. R or plain Flour CSC |
Swift Pride w. Powder, 6 for 25c |
Arrow Soap, E for 25c |
Fox River Butter, ID nc
Fresh Country Eggs, coz. SOC |
Seminole Ham, lb. 4Oc |
4 ID. Bucket SnoWdrift $1.25
4 ID. Vegetole Us
Alb. Comp. Lard 1.19
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
MISS HELEN BRANRAM

Notes received between . and Y
o'clock q. No.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-25
The French Loan

The announcement of the proposed
French loan, which was expected early
this week, evidently Will not come so
soon. Some Of the conjectures as to
terms seem to have been premature,
even though based on sound estimate
of the probabilities The bankers di-
rectly involved deny that any definite
terms have yet been discussed. It is
pointed out that much preliminary
ground must be covered before it is
possible formally to open negotiations
France will have to pay S250O0O,OO0 to
investors on October Is in connection
with the 4Anglo-French operation, and
conversations which Jean V. Parmen-
tier, special representative here of the
Minister of Finance of France, has had
with bankers nave served to give pic
ture of the various ways in which
France can meet its obligation. France
Will borrow only if it figures it can
save money by deferring part of its
payment until future time, when ex-
change will be more favorable to it.
1t seems beyond question that France
has decided to seek new loan here,
and the best forecasts still indicate
that it will be for 500, 100000, that the
bonds will bear interest at approx
mately per cent year, and that the
bonds will have additional trimmings"
to add to their STABILITY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-25
Further Decline of Sterling

The decline Of sterling continued
yesterday, and at the close of the day
showed net decline of cents to the
pound. Sterling has been weak all
summer, and at times there was dis
position to attribute the unsteadiness
to the Polish situation. The change in
the character of the news from Europe
has not aided sterling, and we'll in
formed bankers attribute the weak
ness chiefly to a heavy pressure of
wheat and cotton bills on the market
Moreover, it is said that there is rela-
lively little speculative support in the
market at this time The Continental
exchanges were also easier yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-25
Harding ard World Finance

The financial community was inter
ested in the news that Henry P. Davi-
son would confer with Senator Harding
at Marion later in the week on the
way back from his vacation in the
West. Neither of the Presidential
candidates has yet given any indication
OF what his precise attitude toward
international finance will be Il elected,
and observers wondered whether ar.
Dawson would be able to win over
the Republican candidate to his point
of view, which calls for active fnan-
cial aid for the Old World Leading
international bankers here, notably
Otto II. Kahn, have pointed out that
one of the prime reasons why American
investors have failed thus far to do
more for Europe is the failure of the
goernment to take a greater interest
in the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-25
Spirited Rise
I'm Stock Market
I'm Closing Hour
Industrials Given Whirl Up
ward as Bear Traders Rush
to Cover; Many Issues
lake Striking Gains

Most of the action IL yesterday
stock market came in the closing hour
Up to then the industrial shares had
Jagged disappointingly and tho rails
had by their exhibition of moderate
strength supplied about the only feat
ure to the trading. Just when 1t
looked as if the Street would have to
content itself with about the same kind
of market as it experienced on Mon
day the industrals suddenly came to
life with display of pronounced
buoyancy, quickly changing the COM
plexion of the trading. On this be-
lated rise many Of the speculative
leaders mounted in spirited fashion,
indicating q rather hurried retreat of
discounted short interest.
The turn camo so suddenly after the
carly hours of stagnation that the
Street looked for some unexpected de-
velopment in the news to explain the
shift in speculative sentiment But
there was little outside of the market
itself to account for the sudden ac-
ccssion of strength. 1t appeared plain
ly to be again case of the short in
terest finding its position growing
moro and more precarious as result
OF the failure of stocks to respond
more readily to bear attack. A few
shorts started to cover, and as stocks
began to mount, moving forward with
remarkable ease, the movement became
q real scramble which had much the
appearance of "bear panic" Certain
large professional operators, said to
in depressing industrial share values,
no
considerable amount of stock on the
upturn.
Advances of 3 to 5 points were COM
mon in many of the more speculative
shares yesterday, while Mexican Pc
troleum leaped into prominence with
a jump of points to a new high for
the recovery. Other Mexican oils did
better, while the international oils
continued to reflect more hopeful
sentiment in the London market. A
statement on behalf Of the Mexican
Oil Producers Association, an Amer
lean organization, denying reports OF
friction with the de facto government
in Mexico over export taxes on oil
shipments, played part in turning
the Mexican oil shares upward. There
was also q report that the Mexican
Petroleum Company plans a large
stock dividend in the near future.
Stock traders who took liberties
with Baldwin Locomotive on the short
side a few days ago when the stock
vas driven down close to par found
their position embarrassing as q re-
suit Of the squirt in that particular is
sue, and the buying Of Baldwin from
this quarter was heavy The stock
were also strong, while the steels kept
-)3cn with tho roet Of tha m rl-e+ rs