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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-29

Years ago when Brookings was moth
ing more than an overgrown village
there was a line OF hitching posts and
racks the whole length of Main street
on both sides. In those days so many
teams were hitched along the street
that it was difficult for draymen to
unload incoming merchandise at the
stores Besides that the horses made
the side lines very unsanitary and in
the spring, especially, when the spring
actually filthy. In the course of time
when the town began 10 grow an ordi-
nance was passed compelling the re-
moval of the hitching racks to the side
streets. This caused a feeling of re-
sentiment among the country traders
and many of these commenced doing
their trading in the small towns round
about. They felt that Brookings did
not court their trade. This feeling
died down gradually and the side
streets began to be lined with vehi-
cles of all kinds. That was before
the auto came into use. Things are
different in these days Autos are lin
ing the curbstones now where horse
drawn vehicles monOpolized the space
in years gone by. The town people
walked TO their places of business in
the old days. They ride now and park
their cars on Main street so that ap-
pearances are somewhat deceiving. 1t
does not mean that all of the cars that
we see parked along the streets repre-
sent a lively amount of trading 1t
does mean however, that the curb line
space in being so largely monopolized
as an open air garage through the day
that it is difficult to unload freight and
express at the stores or for outside peo-
pie to find parking space on the shady
side of the street for the few hours
they are engaged in trading or attend
ing to other business. The all day
parking of cars on the principal busi-
ness streets is giving other cities,
large and small consid cradle concern
and it will not be long before Brook
ings will have to adopt and put in
force more stringent traffic regula-
tions. Respectfully referred to our
street commissioner
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-29
POlAND'S FAILURE

While the world has always had a
sympathetic feeling for Poland 1t is
the general opinion now that her de-
feat at the hands Of Russia was de-
served, but at the same time it en-
dangers Europe to the inroads of the
Red menace. England and France
have encouraged Poland all along in
her war of conquest but failed to sup
port her. The Poles invaded 200
miles of Russian territory with the
hope of annexation and now they have
been chased back to their own Dor.
ders with complete loss Of appetite
for further conquest. The Allies are
getting the big share of the blame
for starting the war and making Po.
land the victim. Poland has placed
a new cabinet in authority who are
enthciy PEACEFUL and have began
armistice negotiations with soviet
Russia. At the same time the Allies
have agreed to meet in conference
with representatives Of the Russian
soviet in London for an exchange of
views. This move may force England
and France to officially recognize the
Moscow government. The everts in
Europe in the next few weeks will be
watched with great deal Of appre-
hension by the people of Europe. The
United States will not participate in
the Russian Polish conference.
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CANADIAN RAILWAYS ALSO

Bradstreet' 's-Railroads of the Unit
ed States are not the only ones which
find an increase in freight rates neces-
sary in order to meet higher operat-
ing costs. The Canadian Railway as
sociation, representing all of the lines
in the dominion has applied TO the
railway commission for permission TO
increase freight rates generally 30
per cent. The application is based
entirely on present costs of opera
ton, including labor and materials,
which, it is claimed, greatly exceed
the increased revenue obtained from
the rate advance granted about two
years ago. At that time employees
were given wage advances based on
similar increases in the United States
under the McAdoo award, with the re
suit, according to the railway asocia-
ton, that the new rates added only
$43,000,000 approximately to gross
revenue, whereas additional wage
costs were about $4,000, 900, leaving
a discrepancy of some $37,000,000 for
the first year, and this loss is steadily
increasing. Since the beginning of
the war, prices Of coal. rails, cars, loco
motives and practically ali materials
have more than doubled, railway Of
ficials assert. The proposed increase
in rates is declared to be a national
quite as much as railroad necessity,
and is intended merely to compensate
the carriers for "the alarming shrink
age in the purchasing power of the
railway dollar"
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LET'S HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE

There are many here in Brookings
who wiz remember the visit of P. II.
Holden 70 this city and his very inter
esting talks on Americans owning
their own homes. In line with his
talk the current number of the Ro-
tartan contains an interesting article
written by r. Roger Miller. general
secretary Of the Chamber of Com
merce. Macon, Ca.
Among other things Mr. Miller says:
I'VE are no longer a nation of home
owners. We are become a genera
tion of drifters. renters, floaters--
sixty per cent of US.
"Of the forty per cent of Americans
who do own their own homes, not one
has yet been classed with the NAL
contents. Home owners as a class
are universally considered to be
thrifty, law abiding. religious, public
spirited. good workmen, desirable cit.
izens. There are men who will argue
that the fiagranly undesirable could
hardly be so fundamentally altered
as to become desirable citizens merely
through the ownership of property.
II is a hopeful sign, however, that the
utterly undesirable constitute but a
minority of the percentage Of the rest
less. The forces OF disorder may be
past salvaging; but what of the
forces of discomfort, most of whom
the eminent statistician christens with
the dreary name of galley slaves
working out their drab days for small
compensation? What Of the simple
hearted children of the old world who
have nsen lured to this country by
the extravagant advertising of un-
scrupulous agencies, promising a
home of your own in America, free
dom and prosperity? These offer a
fertile field for the agitator who finds
small dificulty in persuading them
that they have been cheated and mis-
led. What OF the young men who
must battle conditions hundred
times more strenuous than those which
confronted their fathers?
"What of the children? Here comes
Uncle Sam again with his columns Of
irrefutable figures, to prove that the
death rate in children Is lowest in
the homes owned by the parents. In
homes where the lowest rent is paid
the death rate OF infants averages
two hundred and eleven per thousand.
In homes owned by the parents this
rate lis reduced to eighty-six per thou
sand.
"And what OF the future of the
seven hundred and eighty-nine who
survive? Psychologists aver that re-
rardless of origin and environment.
every individual possesses some meas
ure of criminal tendency. The youth
Who grows up in the discouraged and
srllen atmosphere ct discomfort who
rets little out Ok life save hard knocks.
4 already predisposed to criminality
ana an easy victim for temptation.
ssnvery merchant. banker. manu-
raoturer. and farmer from whom In
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-29

production of Brazil in something the
same way, with the result that we are
paying about three times what we
used to for coffee, and today we read
that the wool growers Of the United
States may deposit their wool in stor-
age provided a national organization,
and the federal reserve banks will is
sue currency against it. The plan
seems to work out all right
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-29

quiries were made has testified to the
value and efficiency of employees who
own their homes. These reports come
from every state in the union, and
are fairly representative Of CONNER.
cial and industrial activity.
1T should be made possible for
every man and woman in America TO
own a home"
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value, such receipts to be legal ten
der, or at least handled same as
checks and drafts.
The safe and sane part Of the world
laughed at the idea and said it was
impossible because the people that
were in favor of it were not in power,
apparently.
Some years after that the Brazilian
government took control of the coffee
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-29

You old-timers recall that the ma
tonal convention Of the populists was
held down there, way back in-'96,
was it?-and II. L. Loucks and some
other South Dakotans, with some Kan
sas talent conceived the idea that it
would be a good thing to have govern
ment warehouses where farmers could
store their grain. and get warehouse
receipts for the greater part of its
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1t gives the Register pleasure a,
this time to speak a good word for
Hon. Jacob Wickre who has been a
member of the South Dakota legisla'
ture from Day county for a number
of terms and who is now being con
sidered for the speakersfi, at the next
session. Mr.. Wickre is one Of the
graduates Of State college who has
made good in conspicuous way. He
has always been an energetic. hard
working man and while he makes
friends everywhere because of his
sunny disposition and genuine inter
est in his friends he is rather of the
statesmanship type than the poll
tician. The Register has watched his
course as q faithful college studen,
an exemplary young man. a success
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full farmer and capable legislator and
predicts for him a splendid career
At the last meeting of the State col.
lege alumni here in Brookings he was
honored by his fellow alumni by being
elected vicepresident of the associa-
ton. AS speaker Of the next house
of representatives We are satisfied
that he will make brilliant record.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-07-29

Big Stone Headlight-How many in
the Headlight audience remember the
Ocala platform? Hands up. please.
One, two. three, four. Thank you.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
ORPHANS TO HAVE RIDE
AFTER PICNIC AT PARK

More than 200 orphans Of the city
will be taken for a ride down the
valley tonight and afterward they
will be brought TO Washington park
where they viii be guests Of the
craftsmanship club at 4 picnic
At the weekly luncheon Of the club
at noon Tuesday at the chamber Of
commerce cards with numbers were
given to $50 members OF the club.
These numbers viii match those worn
by the orphans. The children left
over viii be dealt out to statesmen
who want more than one guest The
party is to be called the fiesta Of
lanterns. Willis Ransom has general
charge Of il. The party starts at Z
o'clock Trained story tellers viii en-
terrain the tots first. then they viii
be given ice cream The whole city is
invited to watch the fun. The amuse-
ments were arranged by James Quinn
of the Rialto theater.
E. Mongers0n and James Rychley
Of Chicago were guests OF the club
Tuesday A resolution Of sympathy
for Mrs ". T. Rives whose husband
died Monday was adopted. Mrs. Rives
was the club matron.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
ACT OF HEROISM CAUSES
DEATH OF Ell PASO MAN

VIII T. Rives. who died at noon
Monday al the Hendricks sanatoriurn.
viii be buried at 5 o'clock this after
noon in Evergreen. cemetery. Ihe
funeral viii be held under the
auspices Of the Elks lodge. Of which
1Ir. Rives was q member. The Amer
lean Legion -Tiu also participate.
Rev. F. n. Johnson, IT,. chaplain OF
the legion win preach the sermon.
Mr. Rfves leaves his widow and Two
Young sons besides his parents his
widow has charge Of the chamber OF
commerce grill The children are IN
Victoria Texas with Mrs RiVess
mother Mrs. Eulalia Marmion-
Mr. Rfves died following an illness
o several wears The illness began
when his spine was hurt while ne
was attempting TO save the life Of
child in runaway at STANFORD.
Texas. As the result Of this act ne
was proffered a Carnegie medal, but
declined it.
sIr- Rfves was IS years old He
was q cotton buyer for the firm OF
Anderson. Clayton & Co. He had been
in the southwest two years Tor MS
health. His parents live IN Goliad,
Texas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
SANDOVAL MADE INSPECTOR
OF CONSULATES IN u. S

Alberto Ruiz Sandoval. former act
ing Mexican consul general in FL
Paso under the Carranza regime, has
been appointed inspector general OF
consulates in the United States under
the new government His appoint
ment. which came from Adolfo de Ia
Huerta, new provisional chief OF the
Mexican republic. reached Mr.. San
doval late Monday.
Luis Monies de Oca, to whom Mr..
SandOval turned over the consulate
at T09 North Oregon street, took for
nal charge Monday. and will order
the archieves and other documents
removed to the headquarters OF the
new government at III South Santa
Fe street
M de Oca stated that every one OF
the old consulate attaches as formerly
under Sandoval will be cared for.
M SandoTal stated that he viii es-
tablish his headquarters as inspector
general Of consulates in FL Paso- He
viii leave Tuesday for san Antonio,
where he viii make an inspection OF
the consulate at that place. While
away he will also inspect the con-
sulates at Laredo. Brownsville and
other points along the Mexican Dor
der. He expects TO return to FL Paso
in two weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
CORN GOES UP;
LITTLE OFFERED

Chicago. H. May 25.-Commission
house buying which found offerings
meager brought about upturns today
in corn Scantiness Of stocks here
tended TO make sellers cautious be-
cause contracts for Nay delivery must
be closed not later than Saturday
Moreover, bears appeared TO be in
clined 10 80 slow until arrivals Of
corn here totaled a good deal larger
than at present
Opening prices which varied from
unchanged figures to 2izc higher,
with July S1.617s TO SL62, and Sep
TENDER S1.511z TO 1.52E, were followed
by material gains all around
Eastern interests were free buyers
at times, and there were continued
reports of delayed planting. The
close was strong. 2ssc to SIC net
higher, with July SL6fA to 1851
and September S15f to S1-541s.
Oats assembled with corn After
opening &c to sc up. including July
at SSHc to SSSc, the market con-
tinued TO climb.
Provisions were a little firmer in
response TO grain strength.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
Secrets OF The
MoUies ReUedled

n IN writing motion picture seem
aries what general theme il best
to fnlloVFs
A. Stick TO elemental themes
Write stories based on elemental in
cidents that could actually happen in
every day life. The average picture
must have universal appeal. one that
will reach both women and men and
in all walks Of life. In writing,
study the general trend OF the screen
and keep pace with II.
O. What movie actor played with
the New York Giants baseball team
A. Louis Durham now with
GoldWyn-
O. what famous vaudeville beauty
s. making her screen debut in sup
port Of william Russeilf
A. Lucille CaTanaugh.I
O.. What Is the name Of the next
Chaplin comedy to be releasedf
A. a Days Work"
q What Organization produced
more stars than any otherf
A The cd Biograph company,
often called the cradle Of the in
dustry. is concluded to have produced
the greatest number Of stars
O. Where was Robert Edison
bOrnG
A. New Orleans, La
what IS said TO have been the high
est price ever paid for a film story2
This question viii be answered in
this column in our next issue--Copy-
right, 1920, Thompson Feature Serv-
ice.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
OREGON DEPLORES DEATH
OF PRESIDENT CARRANZA

In a telegraphic conference held
last night by Roberto Y. Pesqueira
with Gen Obregon in Mexico City,
ObreEon verified the . election Of
Adolfo de Ia Huerta as provisional
president OF Mexico. He wired Mr..
Pesqueira that de Ia Huerta had been
acclaimed in an enthusiastic man
ner, pa votes being cast for him
Gen Oregon in his message de-
plored the assassination Of president
Carranza and assured Mr.. Pesqueira
that every means would be adopted
BY the government in learning the
truth OF the killing Of Mexico's presi-
dent. and the guilty man dealt with
in the severest manner.
Gen. Obregon also expressed con-
fidence that none Of his men were
guilty OF CarranZa's death. as they
had had orders from him TO extend
every courtesy to Csrranza. should he
fall into their hands, ana adopt every
means looking 20 his protection He
further stated that his men were not
in the habit Of disobeying his orders.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
NO PINK BOIL WORM FOUND
IN 100 FIELDS OF COTTON

Austin. Texas. May 25.-In the in
curry. before a legislative committee
on the socaIled pink boil worm in
festation in southeast Texas Dr. "
D. Hunter member OF federal hortl-
cultural board, testified today under
cross examination that out OF 1Sg
cotton fields in 1741 acres Inspected
by eTnerts Of the board In whlcn
outlaw cotton" was grown no pink
boil worms were discovered In 1913
He also admitted that an eIamina-
ton OF bolls OF approximately three
million plants OF volunteer colloA
did not reveal any worms.
There was no session OF either
branch Of legislature today, ma
5ority o. members having gone 10
Dallas 10 attend the state Demo-
cratic convention
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
HEIRS TO MUNDY ESTATE
LOSE CASE AGAINST WIDOW

A jury in the 41st district court
late Monday returned a verdict in
favor OF Mrs Harriet Mundy, de-
fendaut in a suit to compel her to
include in the estate OF J. J. Mundy
property Of an approximate value Of
$4,000. Plaintiffs in the case were
heirs Of J. J. Mundy. and charged
that he had decided 10 his wife five
lots in the Sunset Heights addition
as security for $4,000 which he Dor
rowed in 1903 and they asked that
this property be included in the es-
tate and divided according to provis-
ions Of the will.
Mrs Eundy claimed 10 have pur-
chased the lots from her husband as
a homestead A previous case, two
months ago. IN which the heirs
sought to break the viii. also re-
suited in a verdict against them
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
COTTON MARKET.
IS UNSET TIED

New Orleans, La, May 25--An ir-
regular and unsettled market pre-
vailed IN cotton in the early trading
today On the opening call some
months were were up and others were
down and after the call the Irregular
ity was more pronounced
During the first hour Of business
the active months. at their highest.
were p to 80 points over yesterdays
close and at their lowest were un-
changed TO two points down net
July traded as high as 1871 and as
low as S37-10. Some buying was
caused by too mucn rain in the east
ern belt and some support was derived
from a good Liverpool market. Sell
ing was principally from traders who
took part in the bear movement late
yesterday.
Opening bids were: July S37-15; Oc-
t0ber S3415: December s33-l8s Janu-
airy, S42.3S; March, s3L84.
Continued complaints regarding the
crop in Georgia because Of TOO much rain
in that state and Arkansas because Of
baclCwater from the river led 20 bullish
claims that the weekly return from the
government tomorrow would be unfavor-
able. The market took on a much steadler
tone and late in the morning stood 81 70
4s points higher than the close OF yes
terday July going % s3l.4I.
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET
New York. May 25.-Cotton futures
closed steady. July, S57.s1s october.
S34.95; December, sass; January. $500;
March S3272.
GALVESTON COTTON MARKET.
Galveston. Tex. May Spots-Steady
and unchanged: mlddling. $1,000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
Grains I'D PROVISIONS.

Chicago Grain, Close
Corn-3Iay s1-S9ss: July, S1.64E; Sep
TENDER, sI-54.
Oats-8Iay. SL0e; July. ssEe; septsm-
Der. 75Ac
Chicago Provisions, Close.
Porh-July. $3.50; September. s35.35.
Lard-July. SELLS; September. s2Ls5.
Ribs-July. $3.50. September. s1e.99.
Kansas City Produce, Close
Kansas City. No. May 25.-Butter-
Creamery. 1c lower. 60c; packing. 40c.
Eggs-Firsts, SIC.
Foultry-lioosters. 17c. down &c
Chicago Produce, Close.
chicago, H., May 25.-Butter-Lowe
Creamery. ~ 1 SIC
EgEs-Lower- receipts 2q595 cases
tlrstss 80 = @ 30 &c: ordinary firsts. IS = @
IS hcs at market. cases included. $50
as1zc; storage packed etIras, 429t @ f3c;
storage packed, nrsts, 42hc.
Foultry-Alive, unchanged Fowls. Sc
Fotatoes-Steadys receipts. IS cars.
Northern white sacked and bulk, $500
l-65; Irish cobblers S7-25; new. STRONGER
Florida per barrel. $500 81s-00-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
SUIT AGAINST so. PACIFIC
ON TRIAL IN 65TH DISTRICT

The case Of Charles Snyder against
the Southern Pacific railway, in
which the plaintiff alleges personal
INJURIES in 1915 and seeks $4,000
damages, is on trial in the 65th dis
trict court Attorneys reached their
arguments at noon Tuesday and the
case was expected to be finished this
afternoon Snyder specifically alleges
that he lost a leg as e result Of i'm
proper treatment for a fracture.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
N. Y. LISTED STOCKS.
AND METALS.

New York. May 25.-Nercant. paper,
~ per cent Exchange tone irregular
Sterling go day bills. s3-so-s. conner
cial so day bills on banks. s3-s0N; COM
nerciaI 60 day bills 1873 dem and,
3.ssl: cables S365A.
Exchange on Montreal. 10 HIS discount.
Government bonds. strong
Railroad bonds. steady
Time loans. strong. so days, 80 days, six
months. S1s percent
Call money. steady. High 6; ruling rate
s. closing bid. g. offered q 6; last loan, g.
bank acceptances. 61s percent
Bar silver. s1-02.
Mexican dollars. ISc-
Iron. steady. No I Northern. $500; No
9 Northern. $500; No. > Southern. $500
Tin. easier. spa. $500; June-July.
5000.
Lad. quiet. spot offered a. ss-s5.
zinc dull East St Louis delivery. spot.
S-.43 bid. $3.50 asked
LONDON METAL MARKET.
London Eng. Nay 25--The quotations
on the metal exchange today were as
follows
Spot copper. fss. S..
Electrolytic. E107-
Tin. 1859. los
Lead. E39-
zinc E44.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
JOHNSON HAS 1874 LEAD
OVER WOOD IN OREGON

Portland, Ore. May 25.-Complete
returns from IS counties and almost
complete returns from Il other eoun-
ties, with returns missing entirely
from Curry county give senator
Hiram ". Johnson a lead Of 1854 votes
gon endorsement for the Republican
nomination for president, according
to the Portland kilograms compila-
tons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
Livestock Market.


Kansas City, Nc, Nay 25.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 500. Market dull Heavy and
choice hand weight steers. weak to 25c
lower; plain about steady; bulk $500
HIS; COWS and calves. steady; yearlings
barely steady; bulk. s1L75 61250: stock
ers and feeders unevenly lower
Hogs-Receipts. 16.000s lights and
heavless steady; mediums. strong 10 high
er- Top. Sass bulk light and medium
S14-I5 G1A50s bulk heavy. 123571A35-
Sheep-Receipts. 5000; sheep 25040c
highers choice California ewes. $3.50; bulk
ewes 5000 $50; spring lambs. strong TO
15c higher spring California lambs, 1885,
bulk goats stin back, few sales p @ soc
hIEher-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-25
STOCKS RALLY;
TRADING HEAVY

New York, Nay 25--The stock
market today reversed its recent
downward course. many representa-
tive issues. including rails and met
ais participating in the most substan-
tial rally Of the past fortnight Sales.
Appropriated 77s.000 shares The
closing was strong
Liberty bonds close. SIS 1910: first
As. Ss470. second 4s. sS41O: first sH as
$3.50; second sHs. Sass: third az s.
$500; fourth as $3.50; Victory "a s.
$3.50. Victory 4 as 1854