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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-02-26
BOOKS FOR EvERYsopYl"
Four Thousand Librarian Members OF
the American Library Association
In Nation Wide Movement.

Since the advent of peace the American
Library Association has turned its efforts
from war work into other channels. With
the beneht of It's forty years of experience
and the cooperation Of Its membership
OF 1000 active librarians In all parts OF
the United States, In addition to continu-
ing certain war activities not taken over
by the government. Il proposes to pro-
mote the development Of the library sys-
courage the reading habi In all way
possible. The A. L A. supplied over
1000, 900 volumes TO our .hghttng men
here and overseas ana On beard vessels.
and IL has the confidence and the ad-
miration Of the nation back Of It In In
augurat.ng its 'Deoks for Everyhodyf"
movement. n money 70 carry eat the
raised through an i~ntsnsjvs drive. but
~pl be obtained by the librarians, library
trustees and friends Of lferartss. whs
operation In obtaining u nscsnsaxy
42syV1
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MORE Books FOR BLIND.
American Library Association Behind
Movement to Bring Good Litera-
ture to Those Who Walk

There are between rs, 900 and 80, 900
blind people In the United States. The
uniform BraiIle type for their use Is in
adequate. there being less than 100 titles
existing in that priat. The American
Library Association has included in the
projects of its Enlarged Program the re-
solve to aid In printing and distributing
additional volumes. IL has already sue
ceeded In inducing several well-known
authors to finance the brallling of one or
more Of their books. In fn~augurating it's
Books for ~Everybcdy!" movement a
fInd OF 81. 900. 900 will be raised to car
~ out the provisions OF tho Program.
the money to be obtained not BY q cam
paign Or drive. but through the efforts or
the n~brarians. library trustees and friends
Of libraries.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-02-26
BRYAN To File i'm North Dakota

Fargo, N. d., Feb. 24.-The name
CT William Jennings Bryan will go on
the democratic presidential ballot in
the presidential preference election OF,
March 16. !
Such announcement was made today
by w. II. Kennedy, secretary of what
is known as the Bryan committee. 4
Look Out!
The FLU is with us again. Why
not insure yourself and family against
this disease by going to your
physician for vaccination Insist on
his using fresh, standardized yaccine'
such as we have on hand for this
emergency. We carry only products
of the II. X. Milford Co.'S. and Parke
Davis & Cos laboratories.
Collins & Shaw.
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Gentlemen:

Gentlemen:
hereby agree to do all the doctor
ing for the poor in Hand County,
South Dakota, including all medicines
t~excepting serums. toxins, or vac
cines used) surgical appliances and
dressings. not including hospital cases
for the sum OF two hundred dollars
for the year 1890. With cases when
an operation Is needed or in any hos
pital case the County shall pay all
expenses.
Dated this 18th day OF January. 1890
8. r. Wallis, Physician.
Mr.. Hudson moved that the bid OF
Or. Wallis DO accepted. and approved.
Mr. Rowen seconded. and on roll call,
motion carried, all members voting
yea.
Mr.. Rowen moved to order a car
lead OF bridge lumber from Wheeler
Lumber Co.. Mr.. Manning seconded
the motion. and on roll call. same
carried. all members voting yea. On
motion duly made, seconded. and car
ried. Board adjourned to 1880 p. m.
Board met at 1880 p. m. as per ad-
journment, all members present. Be-
gan checking and proving Auditors
and Treasures Cash Books. contin-
uing same until time for adjournment.
On motion duly made, seconded and
carried. Board adjourned to 300 a.
NJ, January IA. 1920.
800 a. m, Jan. IA, 1920.
Board met az per adjournment, all
members present. Continued check
ing and proving cash books. finding
same on completion to be correct, and
In conformity with the Treasurer's
Semi-Annual Statement following:
Treasures Semf.Annual Report
For six months ending December 31st,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-02-26

owered Illinois tax rate - per
IL cent in two years.
nrganized States affairs on a
~ business basis. 4
ykTorked to bring capital and
Wv labor into closer relationship. !,
nemanded that business men and =
~ trained experts serve the State in
all positions Of responsibility, q
L economically administered State
- affairs during period Of high prices. 4
Never evaded his duty as a public
IN official.
Fearless in the enforcement Of
i law and order.
nrdered work begun on Illinois
~ great system Of waterways.
ID edeemed every pledge made to
IN the people.
Progressive, experienced and
safe.
ID eorganized State penal and chart
IN table institutions.
Established budget system in
- Illinois.
Occurred needed reforms in States
- taxation system.
Initiated the building OF 500. 0O0.-
i 600 worth of good roads in State.
necided on Comprehensive recon
~ struction program a year before
the armistice was signed.
Engaged in campaign to reduce
l. the high cost Of living.
Needed for President now.
THE best Governor yIinois M
had.
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lOtdl ......,..... ~lfSJ1Z.oI
7. e. j. Nelson. Treasurer Of Hand
County. hereby certify that the above
report is a true and correct statement
of all receipts and disbursements for
tho six months ending December 81,
1919; that the balance are true bal
ances and the amounts deposited were
actually deposited in said banks
z. j. Nelson,
Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 14th day of January, 1920.
A, C. Sweetiand,
tSEAI.) County Auditor.
Warrants issued and remaining un-
called for, for q period OF six years or
longer. were cancelled as provided by
Sec. 5s74. Rev Code 1919.
On motion duly made, seconded and
carried, Board adjourned to see a.
m, January is, 1890.
$500 a. M, Jan. Is, 1920.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
all members present. The following
claims were on motion duly made.
seconded and carried. allowed and
warrants authorized drawn on the
various funds in payment Of same:
Road and Bridge Fund
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sdIity DOdTu S1.VV az .... o.UV
Mr.. Rowen moved to appropriate
100000 for 1920 State Fair Agricult-
ural Exhibit, under the super Vision Of
J. H. vanLoon. Mr.. Gardiner second
cd the motion, and on roll call, mo-
ton carried, all members voting yea.
Mr. ]. N. Winseli petitioned for parti-
al release of School Fund mortgage.
and on motion duly made, seconded
and carried, all members voting yea,
same was granted, as the remaining
land held by mortgage was deemed
sufficient security for the loan.
Petition for road by Midland and
Rockdale townships was presented.
re1d and ordered placed on file. The
following applications for refunds Of
taxes were approved:
e. A. vandertook.
Safstrom and Swanson.
Robert Fullerton.
Emmett Sivertsen.
Johnson Bros
w. e. Burke.
J. Weisler.
c. B. Pierce.
Emmett 8 Wenger.
Carrie Butts.
The following refund application
was on motion duly made, seconded,
and carried. laid yer
A r. Bliss.
The following application for re-
fund was rejected:
Elmer w. Nelson.
School fund or Court House fund
loans we're on motion duly made, Sec
onGed. and carried, approved as fol-
y~uva.
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atorium. amounting to s144.44, raj on
motion duly made. seconded and car
ried, approved. Quarterly Statement
Of Insane Hospital, amounting to
1852. 90, was on motion duly made,
seconded and carried, approved.
The following named banks present
ing applications for designation as
County Repositories, all agreeing to
pay 3 per cent on daily balances:
First National Bank. Miller.
Hand County State Bank. Miller.
Citizens State Bank, Miller.
First State Bank, st. Lawrence
Farmers State Bank, st. Lawrence.
First State Bank. Rec Heights.
On motion duly made, seconded, and
carried, the above banks, we're design
ated County Repositories. Bond Of
First National Bank of Miller, given
to the County in the mount of $780,
100000 was presented, and on motion
duly made, seconded and carried, APP
proved.
Mr.. Rowen moved to construct a
new machinery shed 50x100 feet,
ground space on lots where present
shed is location. Mr.. Hudson seconded
the motion. and on roll cali, same
carried, all members voting yea.
Mr.. Gardiner moved to purchase 1
road maintainer. Is Fresno scrapers,
S road plows, and rs SIT. road drags,
and that the Auditor be authorized to
advertise for sealed bids on same, bids
to be opened at $3.50 p. m, Tuesday,
March 9, 1920, the Board reserving the
privilege of rejecting any or all bids.
Mr.. Hudson seconded the motion, and
on roll call, same carried, all members
voting yea.
Commissioners claims were allow
cd as follows:
Louis Manning, mileage and
per diem ................$ 52.40
r. G. Hudson. mileage and per
diem ......... .......... 1910
Roy Linn, mileage and per
diem ........ ........... $3.50
A. NJ. Rowen, mileage and per
diem ......... .......... 51.46
J. C Gardiner, mileage and
per diem ........ ........ 1910
On motion duly made, seconded and
carried, Board adjourned to meet
Tuesday, March 9th, 1920.
Roy Linn,
Attest: Chairman.
A. c. Sweetland,
Auditor of Hand County.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
Cherry's Will Solve
Your Clothes Problem

Quite a puzzle. isn't it?--just after
the holidays. when most every ones
purse IL pretty FLAT" and you
feel the necessity OF a new suit, or
overcoat. or suit. coat. dress, etc. for
the wife or daughter. and In the
face OF such high prices, as TO Just
how you are going to make Il. That
is just where CHERRY'S steps In
and helps YOU out Now. most
every one can get together a few
dollars. at least enough TO make
some semblance of a payment on
what they want TO purchase. Come
10 us. select what you want. make
the first payment. and then arrange
convenient terms with our Credit
Department for the payment Of the
balance.
Prices considered. Cherry's are
showing most wonderful values.
both in mems and women's apparel
on many things you win find lib
eral reductions and no old garments
20 select from. All new.
Our charge accounts are strictly
confidential and no extra charge
for the accommodation.
Cherry's Style shop, 2o7 Rialto
Bldg. over Pig'n Whistle, on Second
Ave, between Madison and Spring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
Confessions of Bride
Copyrighted 1919 Newspaper Enterprise
THE TRAP REVEALS TWO AMERICANS, ALSO
HELD PRISONERS, BELOW Me

The air thrilled with the throob'ng
os tho old church organ. Peace on
EARTH Good WIN 90 Men
II was Christmas day When had
fallen aaiecps did not know. but
I realized perfectly that ] had boon
shut up In tho secret chamber for
more than three days; I, had been
on the Monday before Christmas that
I had Nst out 10 locate Donna Camilla
with such unfortunate succeAn.
felt very weak and faint had
to remind myself that II tho -four
Tiny fountains in the corners Kept
righ, on pinying-and n didn't get
too tired Of the diet they afforded
would probably survive the fun sf
days-.-''and only a. days remain
murmurcd to myself.
Peace on Earth, Good WIN is
Mem
IL I could hear the organ. I ought
20 be able 20 make tho urwanist hear
me. I reasoned. that In. after the
Joyous Christmas music had ehbcd
away. Then I realized that the width
Of the chapel separated my prison
from the church Itself. To he sure.
the room I was In opened off from
tho chapel. but II was. In reality.
built into the ancient dwelling house.
II was no, part Of the church s,ruc.
ture at ALL
IL would never DO for me 10 rage.
nor scream. nor beat the walls. nor
waste my OF my strength fu,ileiy.
Donna Camilla had left her hiding
place 10 share tho Christmas fcstiv-
tiles. supposed She would take
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
Especial to The star by N. u. A.

Especial Go The star by ~. y, A.
DALLAS. Tex. Jan. s. Finan'
cier, philanthropist. business woman.
club woman. artist, ship manufac-
tursr. oil magnate and farmer is Mrs.
g. 4. Adams. OF Dallas. Tex. who has
achieved more financial and business
success than perhaps any other one
woman IN America.
And she says sho achieved II by
sticking 60 the job" even tho the
odds were against her. 10 60 I.
\ few thousand dollars left her by
her husband. who died IN March,
1910. she nwcilcd To more than n mil
lion. Before her husbands death
she was an artist. and when he died
she took helm and stccrcd straight TO
succcsA
she owns the Liberty National
hank at Waco. Ten capitalized AT
$4,000, with surplus OF 100000
Her signature as Vice president OF
the company h attached TO bank
notes now In circulation.
Sho owns considerable stock In
many Of Texas iargcat banks
Many are her contributions
amounting 60 thousands. given 10
Texas institutions Three boys are
now being educated In college at her
expense. She has plan Of buying
homes for employees. allowing them
TO pay ms they are able. No ono
with worthy plea appealing for her
help will go unaidcd.
As n business woman shr n un-
cquaici. owning tho biggest fsh and
oyster wholesale business in Texas
She. In fact. controls the Nah and
oyster market Of Texas and Okla
homa. Her business enterprise Is
reflected In many ways In addition
90 retailing fish and oysters IN Dallas
she rctaila green truck. operating her
own irrigated farm near Dallas
Around Il rhe has built n viliag'
known as AdamEviile.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
Orthopedic Dance

Assisting the hostesses at the open
Ing dance OF the broadway guilds
new series OF parties Tor the benefit
81 the Childrcn's hospital ut the
Army and Navy club saturday eve
ming will be Miss Iudithe Gibbs. Miss
Mary watcrhouse and Miss Lucille
Green.
The hostcsscs In charge " arrange
ments Saturday are Mrs Donald
BARNES. Mrs. A. W. Leonard. Mrs
Edgar Ames. Mrs. r. A, ID. Jones.
Mrs. Henry G. Ewing, Mrs Wallace
Green Collins. Mrs. Robert Greer.
Mrs. w. +. Herring. Mrs. George
Warren Roole. Mrs Thomas Green,
Mrs. Lewis II, Peoples, Mrs. Thomas
Scruggs. Mrs. Letchcr isamhuth.
Mrs. Joseph Swaiwell. Mrs, Bert
farrar and Mrs. Edgar l. Webster.
Preceding the dance there viii be
n special Dutch treat dinner At the
Rainier club which many friends are
planning to attend In groups Of vari'
Gus sizes. IL Is asked that those who
wish TO join telephone the club for
reservations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
The Best Business Woman in Texas
Made Million Dollars in Eight Years

,,e.,,.x, ...s t,.t,a. u,.t,s.. xyo,n.n,.
~, y. 80 - .rns.a ,s,,,n,x.,,sns.
ns., 80 er,,a,txod a. hein strls ana
.ro,,.n e.,ain aa ae,,ca,ton ,n no.
,rsa,as nr,ne,a.
-, - -
a., go. -. a.. ~ .rs,yar sh,n
,,,,a,n. Co,n,any ., I,.aumnn,
r. -, mitch NJ As,ns 4. nre,d,
-. -, ~. na,..aa, tI.,..v ana
go, -. 1.,,. co,,narv c,,,sc,s 90
have neyerni more on the water In a
few monthn
NJ. Adams, hieyes, c,,.rn,iso Il
an IT, ,nco,n. TN on In The las,
say.rat go. ha, amounted "a ,ino,,
seven figures. Che owns a control
ling interest in the Taryer OH com.
pany. Tho company operates nearly
a hundred wells ia Texas and Louis
lana fields.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
BY REBECCA STEVENSON
office Phone. Main 600.
Architects Contention

ono OF the main points of enter
tainmcnt at the annual convention
OF the local chapter OF the American
Institute ~ Architects 20 be given
AZ the Hotel Washington Saturday
viii I've the play, Going After H." In
two acts, adapted by Mr., q, G, Field
local representative OF Howell 4
stokes OF New York city. ana with
a cast which includes Mrs. Carl
Gould. Mr.. -. Il. Huntington uctir
ing president % tho chapterl, Mrs.
Harold Scxsmith. Miss Winona
blackwell Mr. Field. Mr. Harold Sex
smith and MIR. Louis Baedcr. secre-
tary % the chapter.
The play deals with tho ambition
and struggles OF young architect
and his wife In New York city. with
funds mono too sprishtly and rcputa.
ton vet 20 ho established. To capture
the heart and contract for a $500. 600
home which a Western millionaire
plans 10 build.
The convention begins Saturday
with luncheon. followed by election
of officers. speeches and a business
program. Representatives OF various
professions lawyers. engi-
necrs. have been invited for dinner.
as well as the architects wives Mr.
II. c. Whitaker Of Washington. u.
g. an expert ON housing problems,
u the honor guest OF the convention
and viii speak In the evening on the
new government department OF pub
Nc works which combines the vari'
Gus branches OF construction work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08

care not to show herself 10 DIR.
Ccrteis. only tho servants would BE-
rclcARcd II she did not return. !
would need all my energy TO last
out the fatal 81 days after Christ.
mas
"iIAiieiuJah' Haiiclujahr' pcaied
tho distant organ
Nice peaceful Christmas you've
managed 10 fix UP for your devoted
family. Jane LortmrrF' Thus I sooid.
"a myself AT last you've found .
place where you can't make any.
hing hnppen' You might AZ well be
n your gravel
But tho mos, astonishing thing
I'D happen. then and there.
From beneath my feet a nagnifi-
'cnt bass voice echoed the organ;
~iIalielujahi Iaileiujahi Peace on
,arth. Good WI 20 Mem Tho
lords rang out In plain English.
Insilnctively. | turned 60 the hoi.
low spot I'm tho middle OF the rug
Fransicaiiy pushed back tho heavy
furniture al ono side Of tho room
and rolled up the carpet until the
cavity under It's middle was revealed.
I looked down into darkness.
The voice had stopped.
Peace on Earfhr' I sang softly
My Godi A girir' camc n voice
out Of the darkness.
Or an ANGER naid a second voice.
II had an Eastern regard for broad
vowcis. noticed.
- -
tho first man.
"YcN-1'm-I'm practically dead
and buried" stammercd- IT'S my
own fault. tho"
well. you can be, 4, isn't our
fault that were in tho same fix. I
suppoac--if you can't save yourself.
you can't Haye usT'' liked that voice
II was a fine American product.
businesslIkc and respectful bu, very
friendly.
Maybe we could help each other"
I suggested. by this time I was able
to see two dark forms in the shaft
oS light which fen thru my floor
and made dim tunnel IN the black.
ness below me. DO you think you
could climb IN here7"
IN we could get n clutch with n
little finger. guess we could" came
the confident reply Hut even II one
OF us should stand on the others
shoulders. he couldn't reach far
enough. you can sec for yourself.
And We haven't M much aA n ravel.
ing 10 start n rope with"
Maybe can find something up
here" replied. II can. The satin
cover on the dlvnn will do beau.
TRULY. There are two OF you. take
IL. In that black well. Americans
from your voices. what nrc you do.
ing down thcrc7"
TO Re Continucd)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08

Velvet or veiveteen makes an cx.
cepuonally handsome blouse and one
that IL almost uniformly becoming.
Velvet blouses are not particularly
suitable TO lie worn with suits. as
tho suit coat will not alp on as
easily over "A pile fabric garment as
over one made OF satin or one OF
tho sheer fabrics. such ms Gcorgcttc.
silk wolfe. chiffon. or lace: but for
wear at home with any sort OF
fancy silk skirt or one OF Georgettc
or OF lace such garment will be
found decidedly worth while.
Tho sketch illustrates n simple
slip-ovcr blouse that may he the
length shown or n trifle shorter, II
preferred. IL is cut with kimono
sleeves that reach just about to the
elbow, and is untrimmcd except for
the handsome girdlc OF metal or of
jowelled sections. The little vcstce
OF sheer fabric may he used II de.
sired or the neck may be entirely
severe.
A blouse OF the type shown would
also be smart and serviccablc "
made OF one OF the knitted silk
weaves 40 fashionable for blouscs OF
the sports type and for entire sports
costumes.
Among the very new blouscs re.
Gently brought out there Is n
very noticeable tendency to feature
the all-over lace models They will
also appear in the garments shown
for next spring. 1t Is said.
The lingerie waists now being
brought out are not at all the sim.
pie, purely scrviceablc models of the
olden days. Hand work helps to
make them good looking and ex.
pensivo ms well. and the handsom.
est OF laces are used In combination
with sheer cotton fabrics.
one OF the lovelicst lingerie
blouses recently seen had the upper
part-a deep yoke arrangement
reaching half the length of the up.
per fgure-of hand.drawn cotton
wolfe and the lower part, Just n
trifle longer than normal waist
length. of genuine filct lace.
The blouse with the bouffant hip
In one of the novelties OF the season.
A model shown by one OF the
smart shops has the peplum made
of n wide band of filet lace laid In
umbrella pleats over each hip no
as TO form flare. The blouse
proper Is OF fine batlste.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
Time .Sdrer in
Thredding Ribbons

Dear Miss Grey: use many lin.
geric ribbons and IL takes me such
a long time. and IL ~ 10 tedious 10
attempt 10 put them back into the
garments straight that thought
perhaps you might tell me OF some
special way I might do II to save
time. I VIII thank you for any Hug.
gcations. AGATHA.
OF course you thread them with
tape needle. IL piece Of
string In fed 10 the end OF the
ribbon before IL IL withdrawn.
when the garment In to be
washed. the string VIII take the
place OF the ribbon. Then when
the garment is ironed. the ribbon
may again be tied TO one end OF
the string. and drawn into place
easily when the string Is with
drawn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
For Mrs.
Hickman Price

Hcnoring her daughter-in.law. Mrs.
Hickman Price. OF New York CITY.
Mrs. John Ewing Price entertained
with very beautiful tea at her home
this afternoon. Receiving with Mrs.
Price were Mrs. William a. Peters,
Mrs. Manson r. Baekus and Mrs II.
u. Earring. And alternating az tho
tea table were Mrs. Paul Mandell
Henry. Mrs. Robert Brlnkley. Mrs.
David II. Moss. Mrs, Robert II.
Greer. Mrs. Edward l. Garrett. and
Mrs. Robert Wilson. Since her ar
rival In Seattle short time ago
Mrs. Hickman Price has been the
tnxpiration for constant procession
of iuncheons, teas and dinners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
To Restore Mirrors
Rriifi1uru

Dear Miss Grey: Can you tell me
Of any way ! may restore the bril-
ilancy 20 my mirror7 IL looks dull
after wash IL. HOUSEWIFE.
tee very fine whitening. or
better. prccipita,cd chalk. The
mirror should be rubbed gently
with mcthylated spirits with
soft. clean sponge. and then
busted with tho whitening or
chalk. After n moment IL should
be wiped with a dry cloth. An.
other softer cloth. or. what In
more effective. a silk handker-
chief. should BE- used for the final
polishing. which should leave the
glass clear and brilliant.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-08
TANKS USED IN PEACE
FOR LEvELlNG ROADS?

HOUGHTON. Mich. Jan. s.--The
army tank, which had big share
In notwithstanding methods OF war.
fare during the late world conflict,
II TO find n new sphere OF useful.
ness In the snowy wastes of the far
northern states, according to plans
OF the Keweenaw county. Mich.
highway commission.
In Keweenaw county II Is pro.
posed TO use army tanks for pack.
Ing the deep snow on the public
highways during tho winter season.