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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

One OF the things we positively re-
fuse To worry about is the recent dis
covery OF scientists that light does not
move In straight lines and that some
Of the stars are not where we always
thought they were.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

Nothing with an alien enemy tinge
Is going 10 get BY the American Le-
glon. whose patriotism is as aggres-
sive as II is ardent. And aggression
is just what the nations patriotism
needs just now.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

The latest prescrtptisa for vardiae
OF old age u diet OF lettuce. dande-
lion leaves. honey and vstercress.
highly recommended By % English
authority oo longevity. Than what -
70 become ef the roast besf of osl
knsaAnd. which ertssssts. ecr the nsss
paEt u Apa<tssi
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16
1t seems altogether unllkay that

1t seems altogether unlikay that
Austria. Italy. Hungary. Bohemis.
Poland. and the Balkans will be able
to quiet down until spring. Lack OF
food, fuel. and clothes must lead to
intense dissatisfaction with all gov
ernments yet, and strikes, insurrsc-
lions, possibly revolutions. Will be the
order OF the day everywhere
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

II is reported by cable that English
girls are becoming more beautiful
through merely watching the beauti-
ful women IN the films. There NAV
be something In II. and then again Il
may be an extra clever movie ad.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

In the next nscai year the people
sf the United States must pay inter
est on their war debt amounting = 81
on. 500 900. which u nere than cen
gressional appropriations FOR I'll pzr-
poses In any one year durns peace
times And yet spns persons tire
lessiy endeavor - prvvent q psrma-
pent state or peace In the wsrlA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

In order to be reached by the law
a red must do something Seditious.
PrOpaSandism is not sufficient 70 land
him. Perhaps II is fortunate that a
red SHOULD be normally far more sn-
clined TO loQuacity than to physical
effort.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

There may be a shrinkage In the
wheat crop. but II is comforting to
know that II Is the shrinkage OF a sur
plus.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

Gladys Brockwell has inter
pi eted more star roles than o.her
actress Under the Fox banner.
Her roles have called upon her to
run the full Ramut of human en-
otions, and she has done it 80 vel
that she has been called the
girl Of . thousand expressions"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

AS long as anarchistic foreign Ian
guage publications are tolerated we
will continue to have our Red prob
ism-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

This Is Pearl White Fcx bookh character
entertaneda of who brings Joy to others
dies the sudoThs is what Pearl Wbto h L
Deore christmas She serials for big features
terpreng character Thoes her private e =. he.
White Mol" from Frank Lkcreen life - ~ - "e'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

Tom Mix, daredevil of the
screen. in a scene from his late.
st and greatest Fox feature. The
Fued." In this production Mix
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

demonstrates his ability as an
actor while losing none of his re
putation as daredevil. John
Calhoan is shown with him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-16

-NHSS. TJSIu
T>HOSE real Turkish and choice Domestic
i tobaccos, specially selected and WON
derfully blended, give Chesterfelds salts
flying smoothness and flavor not to be
found in other cigarettes.
Our own buyers - among the most
expert in the Orient - select for Chester
fields only the silkiest leaves of the finest,
aromatic Turkish tObaccOs. To these are
added the choicest of several Domestic
varieties.
The blend does the rest. 1t brings out all
the hidden goodness oAaach tobacco in a
.oay that cannot be copl
That's why you'll find satisfy" i'm
Chester6elds only = Chesterfelds have the
only key to this satisfg blend.
Every separate package is wrapped in
m0isture-proof paper -Ohester6elds never
become too moist or too dry.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Worlds Diamond Crop Worth
Billions
Statistical Exper, Estimates Value Of Gems at
approximately $l3.9O6, $4,000

If all the diamonds mined in history and existing today Is cut and
polished gems were gathered from the ends of the earth, they would form
a pile about as large a a wagon load of coal dumped on the sidewalk, says
a Chicago statistical expert.
The pile would contain 46,35J,4r4 carats and the gems would weigh
ten and one-half tons. If the pile were in the form of a cone, it would have
a base diameter Of eight feet and a height of five feet. Reckoning the
diamonds at $500 a carat, it would have a value Of $685. O6642,2OO. 1t
would contain 10 13 gallons worth $3.50, O23 a gallon; or 76 Is bushels
valued at $51 ,51O,12 a bushel. All the worlds diamonds could be packed
in an ordinary clothes closet or a kitchen pantry.
This estimate is based on an approximation OF the total output OF
rough diamonds in the worlds entire history. India, it is estimated, has
produced, all told, 5OOOO,OOO carats; Brazil, 100000; South Africa,
~11O,5'4,000; Borneo, 100000; British Guiana, 5OOO0; Australia, 15Oy
600; China, 5000; Siberia, 500; United States, 500. This is a total rough
output Of 236, 1874 carats, or 55 35 tons a%vordupois.
Only about fifty per cent Of rough diamonds ars>cut into gems and
lose about sixty per cent of their weight in being cut and polished. Da-
monds are practically indestructible and the first diamond ever mined may
possibly still be in existence. But the estimate allows for the loss Of at
least 100000 carats by flood, fire, shipwreck and other disasters. These
reductions and losses leave the total Of cut and polished diamonds at 49,
355,474 carats.
can be bought today. The popular demand for diamonds was never so
great and they have become the gem of the working people as well as the
wealthy classes. They are worth three times as much now as before the
war and sell at from $500 to 1000 a carat.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
OF INTEREST TO
POULTRY GROWERS

The greatest food and medicine on
earth for baby chicks is sour milk, ac-
cording to poultry grower. More
chicks die during infancy of white
diarrhea than perhaps all other dis
orders combined. The acid in sour
milk is a poison to the germs of this
dreaded bowel trouble, while the our
milk itself is relished by the young
birds, and it is one Of the most our
ishing of all feeds.
Under apparently the most sanitary
conditions chicks from the incubator
or from hatchings by hens will con
tract serious bowel troubles. Clean
conditions and careful d~isinfecting will
often check this trouble and lessen
danger, but they will not always act
as a cure preventive.
Many careful scientific and practical
soul milk fed to baby chicks is one
of the very best ~preventives, and
ever cures, for bowel troubles. 1t Is
important to begin feeding the sour
milk to the chicks as soon as they
will drink anything. 1t is even recon-
mended to pour a few drops of the
sour milk down the throat Of each
chick as 20 as it is placed in the
brooder and before it is old enough to
drink or eat. The sour milk acts i'm
mediately as a bowel disinfectant,
thoroughly cleansing the digestive
tract and starting the young bird out
in life free from bowel disease and
vigorous in every way. Chicks in tho
broOder or with the hen may have our
milk before them all the time to their
benefit, the milk serving both as q
medicine and a food.
Not only should baby chicks be CIV
en- all the sour milk they will drink
daily, but 1t is well TO use it in mix
ing their mash feeds. 1t is as valuable
as sweet milk as a food, and much
safer to use with chicks. And there
is no better food and medicine for
growing chicks and laying hens.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
"GaIIery of Mirrors" Named
From Glasses Which Were
More Precious Than RubieS

"Galerie Des Glaces," or the Gal
lery Of Mirrors" at the Palace Of Yer
sailles. gets it's name from II beveled
mirrors, which were more precious
than rubies before ~glassmaking was
reduced to q science. Opposite each
mirror is a window, these windows
overlooking the famous gardens which
were scenes Of royal revelries and
regal pOmp.
In these gardens all the sculptors
Of standing in France were com
Wandered for innumerable pieces.
Piped waters spout from mouths Of
gilded frogs and lizards, fauns play
flutes, and dragons kidnap cupids,
while stately old trees give one touch
Of nature against this supremely
artificial setting in these gardens.
The mirrors are framed in works
Of art and surmounted by paintings.
One series Of these paintings depicts
in flamboyant scenes the career Of
Louis XIV. Originally tables and
chairs in this hall were of solid sill
yer. The ensemble was typical of the
emptiness Of the yoke from which
France freed herself.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Worlds Debt Has Increased
From $40, 900, 900, 900 in 1914
to $500, 900, 900, 900 in 1920

The worlds debt has been estimated
at 100000, 600, 200 compared with $40,-
10000 900 in 1914.
Paper currency throughout the world
has increased 600 per cent since 1914,
while the gold reserve behind it has in
creased only 40 per cent, according to
statistics. The face value Of paper
currency of thirty principal countries,
which totaled S7,250,000,0 900 in 1914,
has increased to 10000. 900. 900 at the
time Of the armistice and to S5O,OO0,-
100000 in December, 1919, exclusive Of
$4,000, 100000 issued by the Russian
soviet government.
Germany, Austria-Hnngary, Turkey
and Bulgaria show and advance in nOte
circulation from $1,20O,OO0, 600 in 1914
to $4,000 900, 900 at the close Of the
war, and SIS, 10000, 900 in December,
1919, the gold reserve falling from
$6OO,OO0,OOO in 1914 to 1897, OOO, 900 in
1919, the ratio Of gold to notes declin-
ing from 49.7 per cent in 1914 to So
per cent in December, 1919.
In the eight principal countries of
the allies, paper notes increased from
81, 166, 100000 in 1914 to So, 900, 600
in 1919, while the gold reserve in
creased from $516,O 900 to S1,45O,OOO,-
600, a ratio of 44.3 in 1914 and 500 in
1919.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Favorite Sites for paper
Towns" Along Great Lakes
Were at Mouths of Rivers

Sites Of lake cities located in the
days Of wild speculation, before the
panic of 1887, were scattered here and
there along the shore of Lake Michi-
gan and Lake Huron. Promoters, en-
cOuraged by the sale of lots, would
spend u little money in making a small
clearing, often many miles from the
nearest actual settler, would mark out
some streets and put up, in the midst
of burned StumpS, Il hotel and Il bank.
Favorite sites for paper towns ac-
cOrding to John Bach McNIaSter'S His
tory of the People Of the United
States" were at the mouths Of small
streams. The buildings of one such
town, Port Sheldon, were of large
frame construction and well finished
without, but the bank was empty and
the hotel tenantleSS.
Port of Havre was another such pa.
per town on Lake Erie, near the
mouth Of Maumee Bay. But the site
chosen was low and marshy, and y
score of abandoned cabins were all
that marked it's streets. Another was
white Rock City, believed to be on
the shore of Lake Huron, at tie mouth
of a fine river. The maps represented
a fl~ourishing city on a wide river, with
piers running out into q harbOr, but
one, cOasting on n trip along Lake HUI
eon who stopped to see this city, found
none.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05

Nlsrf had settled when Dave left
S&s axkSe.. A soft wind blew from the
yxHn6hnBasSS June was In the air. June
6se. wrs I'm Dawes heart as he walked
S2ps SRw blNeks TO his bachelor quar-
Asxsa- What Of the drab injustice of
hRganRppE let him forget that; now It
gEs Wight . . and she had called
yKzxn EaDas
Hs GkEssea with care. 1t was not
ana2 hH was about to leave his rooms
thxs hs remembered he must dine
aEyne. he hGa been dressing for her,
u0csrssgfously. The realization brought
hfxA Ep with something Of a shock.
~1zHs6g viii never do" he said. II
crRf Eat alone tonight, and 1 can't ask
XRzeEe, l5o~soen after the incident with
Ser rzr9Eer. I know-Bert Morrison"
IGR reached for the telephone and
EsHng hgg number.
MsT number did not answer. He
gaC1gse OF Edith Duncan. But Edith
HssG Re home, and 1t was much too
EkAe 20 extend q formal dinner invita-
rcRa- There was nothing for it but
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05

vas so glad you happened In. You
have had wonderful experiences. Mr..
Coward IS charming, isn't hep
Dave did not know whether the
compliment to Coward "a q per-
sonal matter concerning his partner
or whether ii was to be taken as q
courtesy to the firm. In either Isl he
rather resented II. He wondered what
Irene would think of this "ennobling"
business in the drab days of dlslllu-
sionment that must soon sweep down
upon them. But Irene apparently did
not miss his answer.
1--WE shall soon be settled" she said
as Mrs. Hardy and Coward were seen
approaching. "Then you will come
and visit u.s."
II will-Reenie," he whispered, and
he was sure the color that mounted
to her cheeks held no tinge Of dis
pleasure.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Household Budget System
Is an instrument of Home
Economy and Aids Thrift

Every well regulated private bust
ness has some manner OF Il budget. III
come can not make prosperity unless
outgo is kept under control. The budg-
ct Is a system for the allotmcnt CT eX-
penditureS. In common sense 1t can
not aggregate a total above total reve-
nue., and it enables the executives to
make sure at least that both ends snail
meet. The going business house that
does not have an item for surplus, or
saving, in its budget, is on II pad-h0use
basis.
AS an instrument of home economy
the budget is most useful. Any level
headed ~houSekeeper can transform Il
small deficit into a steady saving by
employing a budget. 1t puts Il brake
on expenditure, discloses leaks and ex-
cesses, and in general furnishes the.
opportunity to keep the business OF
home-running always in hand. What
did you spend last month for this!
Too much! Cut it down. What did
you spend for that? a little more
might be worth while. Something
new tries to get into the budget. IL
you need it, perhaps you can shave
elsewhere. If you merely want it, use
common sense. You know whether or
not you can afford it. The budget tells
you.
If you have never worked Out Il
household budget, do 1t now. One year
hence YOU will wonder how you ever
got ON without il.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Man Must Be Busy-Have
Hobby or Be Entertained

Man a rise only as he grows out
Of limiting habits. This is the high
est test Of worth. Habits become so
much a part of the individual that 1t
is hard to throw them off. They are
the builders Of character. Let alone,
habits determine our conduct and set
the limits of our possibilities. The
wholesome ha~bits-habits of industry
and balance-we want to cultivate and
develop. Habits that create appetites,
set limitation and resultant weakening
Of the powers we want TO grow out Of.
Man must be busy. If he has surplus
unengaged time he must have a hobby
or be entertained. He must grow out
Of idleness into industry.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Advance Two Theories in
Origin of West Indies

The origin of the West Indies is to
be studied by a naturalist who recent
ly sailed from New York City for ia
maica. Scientists hold two support
able theories in this matter The first
theory makes Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti
and Porto Rico mere fragments Of the
American continent 1t supposes that
they were isolated by depression be-
low sea level of the surrounding areas.
The second theory sees the islands as
independent uprisings from the ocean
bed, caused by a combination of vol
canic ~upheavals. foldings in the earth's
crust, and coral growth.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
His Heroic Act.

Mrs. Henpeck-To think that / once
considered you a hero! Oh, la-la-la!
Mr.. Henpeck-I suppose the thought
struck you on the evening / performed
the death-defying and foolhardy feat
of proposing marriage TO you.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Dugouts in Colombia.

The natives in the interior of Colon.
bia, South America, still use the pic.
turesque dugout, carved from a single
log, to convey their produce to market
Mechanics Magazine.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05

~ Gxs alone. He suddenly became
0ouBasrCs OF the great loneliness of
HfD Bachelor Rfe. The charm Of bach
hAer&eC& Was u myth which only need
bg eDufact with the gentle atmosphere
pC faniniRs affection to be exposed.
s7as tso& hLs hat and coat and went
shee ahe stgeet. It was his custom to
oaake Ms meals at a modest eating
Since sD a side-avenue, but tonight he
6Erecned! his steps to the best hotel the
S9ky afforded. There was no wisdom
IN dbSrsing for an event unless he was
Dssnss 20 defect his course somewhat
absxr sxae daily routine.
sxhe dining hall was a blaze Of light.
Bnve Yaused for a moment, awaiting
Ina been OF a waiter, but in that mo-
zn9zk his eye fell on Coward, seated
ne q liable with Mrs. Hardy and Irene.
CsEwayG hnd seen him and was mo-
s3Sning Co him to join them. The sit
aa&isgn was embarrassing, and yet de-
lghtfu1 He was glad he had dressed
Cor dinner.
-Ssini us, Elcen,T Coward said. as
ne rsrened their table. "Just a little
isRner to celebrate today's transaction.
Yc1 VIII not refuse to share to that
zzzxrsT'
Dave looked VI Mrs. Hardy. Had he
Sses dealing with Coward and Mrs.
Marcy alone he would have excused
nkmsss2kt but he had TO think Of Irene.
Eask kS he had to justify her by being
-scgrxet In his manners.
30 Join u.s." said Mrs. Hardy. It
~ evident to Mrs. Hardy that 1t
wsRka be correct for her to support
TX Cpnward's invitation.
zen are very kind" said Dave as
- seated himself. VI had not hoped
~ tAts pleasure" And yet the
Das1we was not unmixed. He felt
- Coward had outplayed him. It
~ C0nward who had done the gra-
s1sO thing, and Dave could not pre-
ysnf Coward doing the gracious
A1ag without himself being ungra-
A1ser dinner they sat In the lounge
sssm. and Coward beguiled the time
y1Eh stories Of sudden wealth which
- Been practically forced upon men
No. we're now regarded as the bust
nsss framework Of the country. As
,4Aase worthless strolled through the
nbdkly furnished room, leisurely
MnsH1Dg their after-dinner cigars, Con-
wna would make q swift summary of
NnE1s rise from liveryman, cow
UDkAer, clerk or laborer to their
UEusent af1uence, occasionally appeal
~ 20 Dave to corroborate his state
ynnnt& It was particularly d~istaste-
~ - Eden to be obliged to add his
wua to Conward's In such matters,
-. although Coward carefully re.
1bzaned from making any direct ref.
9ssnes to Mrs. Hardy's purchase the
zn1sEsnce that great profits would &C
Dne 20 her therefrom was very OBJ
49,
lien was glad when Mrs. Hardy
Mmgmbered that she must not remain
OAte. Her physician had prescribed
- Early to bed, you know. Dav.
- opportunity for JUST q word yftf
- before they left.
uZ1id this happen-tonightf' hi
\~nthoreelm assumption d
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Considerate

Her Father hear you've been look
Ing up my rating. What for?
Her SuitOr-I wanted to see If l
should be the right sort of son-in-law
for you.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
TIME TO LAUGH
Invisible.

INVISIDIG.
"Yes, they have invisible ink"
81 must have gotten hold of some of
It by mistake"
"How SOP
'The magazine people can't seem to
see the poetry | write"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS

Doing something for others.
Doing 1t without expecting a
return.
Always look on the bright
er side.
Keeping eternally busy at
something.
Never taking too much Of any
thing.
Contentment with your lot.
Reverence for older folks.
Making your middle name
"Cheerfulnsss."
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Doomed to Dumbnes'

Money talks"
said the political
CRATER.
"Well, IL this
does IN talk
ing" said the
bride giver, hand
ing it over, at
will be the last
yOu will ever
get"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Between Friends.

"Why are you
paving over the
%library?"
I'm lO0kin' up
the term, con
genital idiot"
"W h a S the
m a alter? III a s
somebody called
you One?"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
The Situation.

Parent (from the adjoining room)-
Edith, aren't you going to light the
gas in there?
Edith-Yes, mamma! Charlie and
/ were just speaking of-er-striking
q match.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Ostrich Farms.

South Africa Is a great ostrich.
growing country, particularly the dis
trict near the Cape Of Good Hope.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05

wharfage Means So Much More - q
Woman Than IL Does to q Man. Ysu
Don't Think So, but Il Doe&"
who made love with the same serious
purpose as he had employed In the
other projects Of his successful life.
Had It not been for some strange
sense Of shame-some fear that too
ready equalization might be mistaken
for weakness-she would have surren-
dered then.
II think that Is best" she managed
to say. 1--WE will let our acquaintance
ship ripen."
He rose and helped her with her
light wrap. His fingers touched her
hand and 1t seemed to him the battle
vas o . But he had prom
Used not to reopen the subject.
In the street he said. "n you win
wait q moment I will take you home
In my car"
fT0 AN cr,NTyNTrnD
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
Highest Village.

The little village of Karxok, In Kash-
mir, India, Is believed to be the high
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-03-05
(To BIZ c~oNTINuED.)
Have m EIephant Stew,

Have an Elephant Stew.
An elephants foot takes longer %
cook than any other meat. To make
Il tender Il must be boiled for thirty
six hours.