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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23
M1LBANK. s. OAK. FRIDAY. APRIL g. 1920
n, |. LoWthlan Passes Away.

. Col. N. l. Lowthian, pioneer res
ident of Grant county, veteran Of
the Civil War, prominent in state
and local civic affairs. passed away
to his reward at his home in this
city on Saturday afternoon.
Col. Lowthian was born in Ok
ford, Canada on March II, 1910,
and had attained the age of 80
years and one month at the time of
his passing. In 1856 he moved to
Iowa where he lived until on March
8. Inf 1852 he needed the call and
enlisted in Co. Z. 5th Minnesota
infantry. He served three years,
during which time he participated
in l3 battles, and escaped without
being either wounded or taken
prisoner. He sent to Fort Ridge.
MINI. at the time of the Indian
outbreak and while there acquired
land in Freeborn county. After
his discharge from the army he
went to Minnesota and until 1879
made his home there.
Mr.. Lowthian and wife came to
Grant county and made their home
upon a farm in Melrose township
until 1908 when they moved to Mil
bank to make their home.
Col. Lowthian was active in st: te
governm ent affairs, serving at
both of the constitutional conven-
tions when South Dakota was ad-
mitted as a state. Also served as a
member Of the Senate for two terms
He held many township and other
offices in the county. He was an
active member Of the G.. A. r be-
ing at one time the State Com
mander Of the organization. He
always attended the National en-.
campments and made the trip to
Indiana last fall for the 1919 con-
! vention. He was post commander
for several years and always
took active part in all Of its activi-
ties. Fraternally he was men,
Der of the |. O. 0. F.
He leaves to mourn his passing.
his wife three sons. William, of
Melrose township. John P. of
Efcho, Oregon, and DR.. George of
Fulton, S. D.. 9 grand children and
great grand childr en-, besides a
host of friends, fraternal brothers
and G.. A. r. comrades.
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist church at 2 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon Soldiers Of the
Worlds War were pall-bearers.
There were also the w. r. c..
the G.. A. R, two patrols of the
Girl Scouts. and a great number of
friends. Interment was made in
the Milbank cemetery. The pass;
ing Of Col. Lowthian lessons the
number of G.. A. r. veterans in the
city to 5, 3 having answered the
final call with the past few months.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23
Girl Scouts to Give ShoW.

The Girls Scout organization will
give a show, Daddy Long Legs"
with Mary Pickford as the star, on
Friday and Saturday Of this week.
The proceeds of the show will go
toward the building funds. A
matinee will be given Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Tickets are
being sold by the scouts and a good
advance sale is reported. The
tickets are good for any Of the
shows, 80 that the holder can go
when1he, wants to.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23
Electric Line Extension Opened

The nigh ten tion electric line
which furnishes the power for the
DeWar quarr:es east Of the city is
completed and the Juice will be
turned on. Friday Of this week.
This will enable the quarry to
put on full force Of men aud they
expect to be working to the capaci-
ty Of the mine during the coming
week. They will employ a large
force Of men.
The line is built by the Power
company of this city. 1t was stavt-
ed last November after contracts
with the quarry managers had been
completed. The estimated cost at
that time was about $1,000 but the
cos: was found 70 be between $12,-
900 and $4,000 before it was COM
pleted.
The Milbank power company has
made extensive Improvements in
the plan: here. which is estimated
to have cost about $4,000. They
are installing q 425 horse power
engine which will make the total
power of the plant 500 horse power
and sufficient to furnish power for
the needs Of Milbank for some
time to come. Extensive improve
ments on the power house itself.
the inatallakion Of A new generator.
and the new engine give the COM
pany q we'll equipped plant and one
that is giving the city excellent
service. They employ 8 men in the
power house and on the lines.
Mr.. Barnard the manager made
the offer to the Booster Association
which resulted in the Beacon Light
on the Water tank. The company
will furnish the power for its light
ing as long % It 10 there.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23
masons Take In New Members.

Three new members received the
final work into the Royal Arch de.
gree Of the chapter on Tuesday
evening. A banquet was held and
> large number Of the membership
was present. The chapter has taken
in 80 new members since last Octo
ber. giving the work to 8 at each
time. The chapter has large
membership and u one Of the large
orgsaizations Of TIE city.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23
Methodist Church.

The celebration of the l01 -anni-
versary Of the Independent order OF
Odd Fellows will be held next Sun.
day. Rev. Calfee Of the Methodist
church will preach the anniversary
sermon at the morning service.
Nembers Of the two lodges will at
tend il = body.
Sunday evening Rev. Dr.. H. 7.
N6tDou. of Mitchell will speak on
''The Relatfoa Of. the Protestant
Hospitals q. lntsr- Church Move
rnent.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23
In this issue we are starting

III LIllS loouG we ale SI0i ling
a series Of car;catures Of numb
er of well-known Milbank busi
ness men, which everyone in the
country should know or which may
be the means of introducing them
to those who do not.
It would not be amiss at this
time to correct the impression
which some may have Of this fea
ture. 1t is not cartoon and it
is not advertising, in the meaning
of the word as it is usually appli
ed. 1t is merely pen picture
sketch and story of public man,
executing his business interests
with hobbies and high lights Of
his life with a picture instead Of
with words. It is publicity.
A newspaper is called upon to
give a certain amount of gratis
publicity to each and every man
during the days Of his life. Some
thirty-five or forty years ago, we
heralded the birth of one of these
men, when he graduated from
High School we gave him some
more publicity, telling of the
honors he won as the valdictorian
Of his class. He went away to
college, and we duly recorded the
event, keeping the ownspeople
fully informed of each and every
event which was a milestone of
his life. When he took unto him.
self a wife, we devoted a half
column or even a column, describ-
ing in minute detail the wedding,
the supper, the brides dress, and
incidently, gave his business
boost. Every time a little one
came to gladden. the home, the
newspaper was the one who pro-
perly gave the child its publicity,
every time the family was visited
by illness, death or the mother-in-
law, more publicity was given. And
some thirty-five or forty years
hence when the man has accomp-
lished his mission here and is
called beyond, we will devote
hours writing an account Of his
life, embellishing the virtues
which made him . good man, and
minimizing those faults which he
should not have had.
Most of this Is personal publici-
ty, good for the person and good
for the city, for you have q more
friendly feeling toward : man Of
WHOM you knows : few trivial de-
tails. You can slap him on the
shoulder and ask how the new
baby is, or you can congratulate
him for having such smart little
chap in school. or you can 80 to
him for advice or infoEaation i
you know that ~ 10 in4aDsted In
something that you hapnAa 70 be-
We -1aalat that hnA AaiF-like
vilioa r. - distinguish ~
tween ttias ps II personal pub
Eieity Ind : 6Aas6etsr ter - seome
purpose. h SiviAg paS -
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23

II every automobile owner could
and would take nine people in his
car tor. I ride, every resident in the
county could b riding at the same
time County treasurer has issued
1850 licenses 20 date. but seti-
mates that thers will b nearly
1000 issued befofo oil tho ears Ia
the cotnty havo bssn re.tagUed
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23
MILBANK BOOMING
Many Activities Under Way for Boost
In & Home Enterprises; All
PuilinQ TOQether

Mr.. Average citizen KNOWS tneTe
is something doing in Milbank al
right. The spirit Of cooperation.
of clubs, associations, and organi.
cations has been injected into the
business and community life.
There are committees and lists,
days and drives, Letitions and
counter.petitions.
A partial list of organizations
under way and ia liked Of will give
evidence that it is not an idle
dream. The Milbank Boosters as
sociation is we'll under way and
prospecting. The second meeting
was decided success in more than
one way and it promises TO be a
greater success as its work takes
form and begins to bring results.
A Rod and Gun club has been or
ganized and a membership cam
paicn started. This organization
will appeal tc those who care for
such sports and will be decided
boost for them. Baseball seems to
have been shelved. Lack Of in
terest among the fans is one Of the
great reasons we are not to be rep
resented upon the diamond, as bus
inessmen and others have signitied
their willingness to support team
which would be run on business
basis. 1t is rather late in the
season to look for professional play
ers, so that Milbank will have to
depend upon the "pick-up' team
to furnish the games this year.
The American Legion post has been
signing new members but drive
will be made later in the spring to
round up all the ex-service men and
have large membership for the
post. The Auxiliary organized a
few weeks ago and is growing
daily. A drive in connection with
the Legion membership drive will
be made. The state organization
of the Legion has asked every post
to have this drive at the sane time.
and plans will be announced later.
Bowling enthusiasts have laid plans
for club next winter and to in
drce bowling alley to be built
during the summer. There are
large number Of followers Of the
sport in the city, some Of whom
hold high scores and Mlibank could
place team in tournament which
would make very high score if
not the highest. Tennis fans are
yet unorganized. bat there is we'll
defined enthusiasm for a good
tennis club which ~! Guild good
courts
Pavement Day is far in the
lead and limelight. 1t is planned
by the merchants Of the city to
celebrate the opening of Main
street after the paving is complet.
ed. Committees have been circuIat-
ing subscription lists during this
week and enough funds have been
subscribed to assure successful
celebration fo the day. 1t is also
planned. in connection with the
cele bration to anuagurate the first
"Sales Day" on which day the
mere hants will have special bar.
gains and ales. Free entertain
ment, street sports, races, tug of
cont. to page two.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23

For the lovers Of dancing. the
Harmonic Entertainment Co. have
been fortunate in securing the
famous Peerless dance orchestra Of
Sioux City. Iowa. to play for the
big dance Tuesday, evening April
9th, 1920. at Harmonic Hall. Il
you like an enjoyable time make
plans to be there. Remember the
date and place and everybody i in
vited. Tickets $1.00 plus var tax.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-23

business men Of the town we have
always considered it in the light
Of publicity for the city, some
thing which would indirectly, yet
surely help the city grow and pros
per. The new clothing stores, the
granite monuments works, the
meat market, the stock sale pavili-
on, the new bank building, gar
age building, any thing, every
thing that happens is given publ
city simply for the reason that it
is news and is publicity for the
city. We can look proudly back
over the years Of service as an
institution in this city and claim
little credit for the growth that
it has enjoyed, becouse of the
boosting publicity we have given.
Ten years from now we can look
back and claim little credit. We
are interested in Milbank, we are
boosting for Milbank, for without
the growth of Milbank we cannot
expect to grow. We grasped this
feature because we saw in it the
possibility of publicity for Milbank
thru the publicity Of its business
men. If they derive the direct ef-
fects of advertising, we are glad,
for that will be in addition to the
indirect effects of publicity. We
do not begrudge them that, for we
know that we will be repaid some
time by bigger and better Mil
bank. Of course that does not pay
the corner groceryman, nor the
landlord, nor the doctor when we
are ailing, but we gladly contri-
butte that if we can in return get
payment for the pure advertising
matter. The men who heard the
little lady and judged it a good
feature for themselves or for the
publicity of the city, are shrewd
business men when compared with
the men whi listened to a stock
salesman and invested hundreds Of
dollars in oil or mining stock, or
the men who listened to a stock
Partisan League organizer and in
vested their SIG, ten of which goes
to the organizer and the rest to
the Townley firm, never to be seen
or heard Of again. All they get is
= brilliantly colored stock certih-
cate, or little white card Of MEM
bership. That money lis gone. in
the majority Of cases and does not
. whit Of good for either the man
or the city.
We trust that our subscribers
will enjoy these caricatures and
that it will be the means Of Great
ing a new realization Of the res
possibility which lies before the
business men and the people Of
the country and will cement the
business and personal relation
ships which are already formed. TO
the growth and prosperity of
Grant County.
Believe 10 always BOOSTERS
J fof eur County.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19
Real Test Of Friendship.

The lOftiest test of friendship-un-
derstoOd as cOmpaniOnship-is the
power to do without it. And in this
world of external cOnfuSiOns and sep
aratiOns, there is often such need.
We do not yield the friendship, but
must fOregO the cOmpanionship. Then
comes the proof of our capacity for
sacrifice, our loyalty to the highest of
all. We turn our faces from each
other, but never our hearts, and walk
our opposite ways. Gradually the
heavens widen and deepen above us !;
we find ourselves breathing new, yet
strangely familiar atmOspheres, sweet
with the breath Of the old affection ;
we see OurSelveS-each sees the other
met once more in a Presence which
has never fOrSaken us-the presence
of one who puts his cross into the
hands of all hottest friendship, saying
Conquer by this" There is no dan
ger of losing love, here or hereafter,
if it is only real for love is the one
indeStructible element in the universe
Lucy Larcom.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19
IS WORLDS LARGEST ISLAND
Distinction Undoubtedly Belongs to
New Guinea, If Australia Is to
Be Excluded.

New Guinea, also called Papua, is
the largest island in the world, ex-
Guiding Australia. It lies north of
Australia and south of the equator,
and has an area of about 215,O00
square miles, with an estimated ma
tive population Of about 100000. or
the total area in 1914, the southeast
portion, 10000 square miles, with a
population of 100000, was a territory
Of the Commonwealth of Australia ;
the northeast portion, 10000 square
miles, with population of 100000,
was the German colony of Kaiser
Wilhelm's land, and the west portion,
152, 900 square miles, with q popula-
ton of 100000, was part of the Meth
erlands, East Indies. An expedition
of Imperial Australian troops took
possession of the German territory on
: September "A, 1914, and the former
German possessions in New Guinea
have been allOcated to the Australian
Commonwealth. The area of the ter
ritory under British control has thus
been increased to about 100000 square
miles, with an estimated native pOpu-
lati0n OF 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19
MODERN MAN OF BUSINESS
Wins Success With Ideas That Would
Shock the Very Soul Of His
Grandfather.

A business man tells, in Peoples
Magazine how he commits suicide at
stated intervals.
II die every little while, he says.
II pretend that the end has come and
I ask myself what / am doing that
some one else could not do just as
well-or better Since / contracted
the habit of killing myself off, l have
dropped one kind of work after an
other. Keeping in mind that I may
drop off any minute, l have. under
studies ready not only for myself but
for the other important men. We are
all Unnecessary The result is our
business never was better. We are
all principals. Every one of our men
carries marshals baton in his hav-
erSack. The men under me seem to
keep on saying every little while,
Here, you, get out of the way. And,
in self-protection, l scramble up to a
higher place and all the rest Of the
men move forward at the same time
"Not only do I share authority, but
I share profits. The T. idea of bust
ness went out of our place years ago.
Now it is always We 1t hurts me
every time I hear one of our men say
I will do this or that when speaking
with a customer He is supposed to
say We will do that The We spir-
it is what we have cultivated because
we have realized that Il is a pretty
small individual.
$50, my advice to my fellow bust
ness man is to commit suicide every
little while. If they do the job hon
estly and in a Workmanlike manner,
they will find themselves constructing
the ladder that will land them in
heaven, not after they are in the
grave, but right here on this good old
earth of ours"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19
Velocity of Light.

Physicists never tire of efforts to
Increase the accuracy Of their knoWl-
edge of the fundamental facts Of
science. A redetermination of the
velocity of light by the Fitzean toothed
wheel method was made at Nice.
These experiments were remarkable
on account of the great distance over
which the beam of light employed was
transmitted. Previously such beam
had been caused to travel about fifteen
miles but on this occasion the reflect
ing mirror was so placed that the total
distance traversed by the beam, going
and returning, was fifty-seven miles.
The mean of LOO observations gave
for the velocity of light 186,225R
miles a second.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19
SAVING OF PAPER IS URGED
Shortage Is Still Acute Despite I'M
portations, Says Statement by
Publishers.

New York, Aug. 16.-Despite impor-
tation of German and Scandinavian
paper in small quantities and the fact
that domestic factories are being con-
structed, the shortage of news print
is still acute and can only be COM
bated by strict conservation, accord
ing to a statement issued by the paper
committee of the American Newspaper
Publishers association. The practice
of conservation in the last few
months, however, the statement said
has been reflected in current quota
tons of the spot market, which have
declined to about II cents a pound
with occasional futures quoted at 10
cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19
Patch Your LinoIeum.

When linoleum wears out IN any
spot mark out with chalk on the limo
leum the piece you wish to repair. The
shape of this piece should be square,
circular or triangular. Cut it out with
a sharp, short-bladed knife and place
it as a pattern on new piece of limo
leum and cut out carefully. Put hot
glue around the edge and little I'M
derneath and fix it into the empty
space. The glue will secure it firmly,
filling up the crack all around, and so
prevent dust from entering the joint.
No nails are required. If the linoleum
has a design and the new piece is
matched the joint will scarcely be
noticed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19
COLBY OUTLINES POLAND
STAND OF UNITED STATES
Secretary Of State Declares America
Is for Peace, but Won't Recog-
nize Reds.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE Ameri-
sian-POlish situation was outlined IN
note to the italian government, ad-
dressed to Baron Camille Romano
AvezZdnan, italian ambassador to the
United States, which in part follows:
'"The agreeable intimatiOn which
partment that the Italian government
would welcome a statement OF the
views of this government on the stu
alton presented by the Russian ad-
vance in Poland deserves q prompt
response, and l will attempt without
delay definition of this governments
position, not only as to the situation
arising from Russian military pres
sure upon Poland, but also as to GER
tain cOgnate and inseparable phases
of the Russian question viewed more
broadly.
'"This government believes in
united, free and autonomous Polish
state and the people of the United
States are earnestly sOlicitOus for the
maintenance Of POland's political in
dependence and territorial integrity.
without any dsire to interfere in
the internal affairs Of the Russian
people, or to suggest what kind of
government they should have, the gov
eminent of the United States does ex.
press the hope that they soon will find
q wav 70 set ND government renre-
senting their free will and purpose.
"When that time comes the United
States will, consider tbs measures of
practical assistance which can be
taken to promote the restoration of
Russia, provided Russia has not taken
itself wholly out Of the pale of the
friendly interest of other nations by
the pillage and oppression of the
Poles"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-08-19

yankee. Racine, Rockford and Belolt
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Unterholzne>
and Miss Margaret Alblinger visited
in Madison Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs John Nelson OF Dodge
Vile were guests of her mother, Mrs.
Jane Kirst Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Herberger OF
waukegan, i'll. motored here to Vlslt
their aunt Mrs. Jane Kirst.
Mrs. Vane Freighley Of Chlcag~
visited over Sunday with Mrs. Jano
Kirst.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Enzenroth
and children Of Galena are visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Enzenroth.
Nfrc George Hildreth left Friday
tn visit in GAINESVILLE.
Miss Mabel Thrasher OF BelolC IS
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Otto Gilman and son Chas'
left Saturday to visit her sister Mrs
Colmer and other relatives III
Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. John Perry, Mr.. ana
Mrs Elmer Peters, Mr.. ana MIS-
Port Hadfeld and family, Mr.. and
Mrs William Buss and Mrs. FRANK
Clauer and son Earl motored to Pral-
rie du Sac Wednesday.
Miss Villa Mess has returned
from vacation spent with relatives
and friends in Madison.
Mrs. Eunice Price OF COLORADO
Strings. Colorado is here visiting
her sister Mrs. Calvert Spensley.
Miss Etha Burnham of Aberdeen
s. Dakota is a guest at the nome o.
Mrs. Cora Bailey.
Mr. and Mrs. John Dochnahl anu
DAUGHTER Emma Of Dodgevllle VISIT
cd Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Groth Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Metz and two
SONS visited in Seymour Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Gerlach OF
Elk Grove and son Leo visited his
mother, Mrs. Anton Gerlach Monday.
John H. Thoma Of Cleveland, Ohio
is spending a few days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ". Thoma.
The w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. M. J. Ludden Thursday alter
noon. Aug. &c, at 200 o'clock.
Miss Dorothy Holman and Russell
Ryan spent Monday in Dubuque.