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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
WAR INSURANCE
REGULATIONS
II REINSTATEMENT TERMS MADE
MORE LIBERAL UNDER RUL-
ING APPROVED BY MEL
LON.

Washington, July S.-New condi-
tions. under which lapsed or cancel
ed war risk insurance may be rein
stated or reinstated and converted,
more liberal in scope than preceding
regulations, and of great importance
to former service men throughout
the country, are announced by Di-
rector C. r.. Forbes of the bureau of
war risk insurance with the approval
of Secretary of the Treasurer A. w.
Mellon.
The new ruling is effective June
so, 1921, and the feature of maxi
mum interest to former service men
is the provision that term insurance
which has lapsed or has been can
celed may, regardless of how long
the applicant has been discharged,
be reinstated, or reinstated and con-
verted to United States government
life insurance at any time prior to
Jan. 1, 1922 under conditions sub
stantially as follows:
In all cases the applicant must
tender with his application at least
two monthly premiums on the
amount of insurance to be reinstated
or reinstated and converted.
When application for reinstate-
ment. or reinstatement and conver-
sion is made within three calendar
months after the insurance has laps
ed or was cancelled, including the
calender month for which the un-
paid premium was due, the applicant
need only make statement in his
written application that he is in as
good health as he was when his in
surance lapsed, and no physical eX-
animation will be required
When insurance has lapsed or
been Cancelled more than three
months and yet within six calendar
months, including the month for
which the unpaid premium is due
the reinstatement, or reinstatement
and conversion, may be made pro-
vided the applicant is in good health
and so states in his written applica-
ton, and that he substantiates this
statement by a short medical certifi-
cate, made by physician licensed
to practise medicine.
After the expiration Of six calen-
dar months from the daet of lapsa-
ton and at any time prior to Jan.
l, 1922, insurance may be reinstat-
ed provided that the applicant is in
good health and so states in his writ
ten application, and provided further
that such application is substantial
ed by a report of full medical ex-
animation, made by a reputable ply
sician licensed to practise medicine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
CHR|STOPHERsON
is PLEASED
FINISHED LUMBER WILL AP-
PEAR ON THE FREE LIST

Washington, July S.-Elimination
of the proposal for tariff on fin
ished lumber in the tariff bill re-
ported to the house by the ways and
means committee constitutes a vic
tory for the members of congress who
fought this attempt to assess the
American home builder approximate
ly $3.50 on every $4,000 home.
1T was a pleasure for me to do all
in my power to defeat the proposed
tariff of IS per cent on finished lum-
Der and it's defeat in the ways and
means committee should be a source
of great satisfaction to the home
builders of America" Representative
Chas. A. Christopherson today de-
clared, commenting on the action of
the committee.
There is no reason why lumber
should not be on the free list of i'm
ports. The lumber industry. in the
main, did not ask for protection and
great part of the industry was op-
posed to it. | see no reason why
protection, which would be a direct
assessment on the people, should be
forced upon an industry which does
not need it,"
Representatives in congress from
15 states assembled in conference to
oppose the tariff on finished Mmber
when the question was before the
committee for action. The commit
tee yielded to the joint where lumber
was placed on the free list with the
provision that the president might,
If he saw fit, enter into negotiations
with Canada, and, in the event Can
ada declined to remove its tariff on
finished lumber, impose a retaliatory
duty on lumber, coming into this
country.
1t is the general opinion in re-
publican circles that while ii is not
likely the president will exereise this
privilege, at the same time this is
purely legislative matter and the
executive branch of the government
should not be burdened with it, Con-
sequently, there is well-grounded
report that effort will be made on
the floor of the house to strike out
this provision from the lumber sched-
ule
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
FOREIGN BORN
FARMERS FEWER
CENSUS BUREAU COMPILATION
FOR SOUTH DAKOTA SHOWS
SMALLER PERCENTAGE
FOR 1920.

Sioux Falls, July S.-The percent
age of foreign born farmers in South
Dakota is decreasing, and the per-
centage of native born farmers are
on the increase in this state accord
ing to figures compiled by the bu-
reau of the census, and released to-
day. In 1920 the percentage of for
eign born farmers had decreased
27.2, as compared with 32.S in 1910.
There has been a slight decrease in
the number of colored farmers, from
SO per cent to % per cent, indicat-
ing that either the colored man is
quitting farming, or that he is gray
itating toward the cities and towns.
Naturally the percentage of native
born farmers in the state have in
creased, together with the decrease
OF foreign born. The native born
farmers in 1920 numbered 52,716;
as compared to 49,360 for 1910.
25,476 in 1910 to 20,323 in 1920.
The number of colored farmers de-
creased from 2,S0S to 1,616.
In the classification of colored
farmers. the Indian leads the others
in this state, with 1875. The negro
comes second, with 33S, and on Chi
naman and two japanese are listed.
Although the number of farms in
the United States shows an increase,
the number in South Dakota has de-
creased in the last 10 wears. despite
the opening of reservations and new
territory In 1910 there were IT,
$40 farms, and in 1920, this number
decreased to 1865. This may be
due to larger farms, or to people
quitting farming during the war.
1t is interesting to note that the
percentage of foreign born farmers
is much larger in South Dakota
than in the United States as a whole,
as only 10 per cent of the entire
number of farmers are foreign born.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
CROPS RECOVER
AFTER TORNADO
RAINS ACCOMPANYING TWISTER
PROVE BENEFICIAL TO SMALL
GRAIN l NABERDEEN DIS
TRICT.

Aberdeen, July S.-Reports of
benefit to crops are overshadowing
figures on damage caused by the
storm of Saturday night.
More than an inch and three-quar-
ters Of rain fell in Aberdeen and vi
cinity Saturday night during the
storm, and something over an inch
fell here Tuesday. Small grain
which was not entirly burned out is
greatly benefited, according to re-
ports reaching Aberdeen, while corn
is excellent. The rain was general
throughout the state, while the wind
seemed to cause greatest damage in
Aberdeen and Brown county.
Still no accurate estimate can be
made of storm damage. No new
items of damage in Aberdeen have
been reported, and the estimate OF
close to 100000 damage stands. In
surance men of Aberdeen have re-
ceived reports on about 1900 insur-
ance policies, covering loss in Brown
county and the immediate vicinity.
These, they declare, will total about
$150,000.
Damage to barns and granaries In
the county districts were common,
but few houses have been reported
as damaged by the wind and rain.
The wind seemed rather high off the
ground, taking roofs from barns and
high buildings, while low structures
were undamaged.
Small grains were blown down by
the high wind, but now the fields
are said to be in good shape. except
in regions where the grain had been
burned. Corn was somewhat dam
aged by the wind, but is coming
back nicely.
The rain, it is said, will be suffl-
cient to carry the crops to harvest.
Corn is declared to show better pros
poets than for many years.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Hotel Rates Down
Pre-War Levels

Sioux Falls, July 8.-Room rate
reductions giving Sioux Falls what
are claimed to the most moderate
priced hotel accommodations IN
South Dakota are announced by two
of the leading hotels. The read1ust-
ment of rates-the second since jan
uary brings room charges back to
the pre-war level and restores the
s1.5O room at one of the hotels.
These hotels are members OF the
Eppley middle west chain, including
hotels in Sioux City, Cedar Rapids.
Omaha, Lincoln and several other
cities, which set the pace In the re-
duction OF hotel rates-a move that
has just been followed by the larger
Chicago hotels.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Harding May Visit
Dakota LegiOnaires

Sioux Falls, July S.-President
Harding may enter South Dakota on
his proposed tour of the west this
summer, the occasion being the Ame-
rican Legion convention to be held
at Rapid City, August % to 26, ac-
cording to an announcement made
Tuesday by David Seffron, state ad-
jutant of the Legion.
President Harding will visit in wy
oming at about the same time of
the convention and it is entirely pos
sible that he. will make the trip to
Rapid City to address the Legionaires
Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant OF
the American Legion, and Henry
Dave Ryan, national director of the
American Legion, also will be pres
ent for the session.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
VETS HOSPITAL
SYSTEM COLLAPSE
POMERENE INDIGNANT AGAINST
CHARGES COMMANDER MAKES
BEFORE SENATE COMMIT
TEE.

Washington, July 8.-Utter col
lapse of the government system of
disqualification for wounded and dis
abled soldiers was charged yesterday
before the special Senate committee
investigating the activities of federal
agencies engaged in race and welfare
work among ex-service men.
The charge was made by Robert
S. Marx, judge of the superior court
of Cincinnati, national commander
of the Association of Disabled Amer
lean Veterans of the World War. In
competency and negligence of ad-
ministrative officials were RESPONSE
BILE he testified.
"The government" he told the
committee, has provided virtually
nothing for the treatment of wound
ed soldiers, especially the tubercular
and mental eases. What has been
provided has been purely makeshift
and has accomplished nothing"
His testimony provoked an indig-
nant outburst from Senator Pomer-
enc. Of Ohio, a member of the COM
mittee.
"The feeling prevails throughout
the country" he declared, "that
these men should receive the most
liberal care, and here in congress we
feel that we already have provided
sufficient funds for this purpose. II
failure has been in the administra.
tion of these funds we want to lay
our finger on the man responsible
and compel him to make an account.
ing"
Replying, Judge Marx stated that
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
New Gasoline Law
Into Effect Jan. ]

Vermillion, July 8.-Many inqui-
ries coming to the office of the state
food and drug commissioner here in
dicate that the impression has be-
come widespread that the gasoline
tax law was to take effect July /.
The law does not become effective,
however, until Jan. /, 1922, accord
ing to the food commissioner, who.
with the state auditor, will admins
ter the law.
A tax of one cent per gallon on
gasoline used in motor vehicles on
the roads Of the state is to be col
lected under the new law.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
OLSON, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1921.

Rio de Janeiro for New York, June
90, remained mystery today. Cos
sip along the water front connected
the seemingly disappearance with
the phantom pirate steamer sighted
off Philadelphia recently by another
ship of that line.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

it would be difficult to fix the re-
sponsibility on any one man. The
situation, he said seemed to be due
to general incompetency and negli-
the federal disqualification program.
Congress, he added also was partially
to blame for its delay in providing
the requisite funds to build the hos
pitfalls necessary for the disabled
men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Body of Woman
Found EntOmbed

Compton, Cal, July S.-The body
of an unidentified woman was recov-
cred from beneath the floors of the
Compton sanitarium near Los Ange-
les. She had been entombed alive.
The woman, thought to be demented,
crawled unobserved under the floor
while masons were making repairs.
The woman was unable to escape and
died of starvation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Daily Market Report
Minneapolis Grain Market.

Minneapolis, July 8.-Corn.-
Firm, hc relatively higher; No. 2
yellow, 10k and 11kc under Chi
cago July. No. closed at so and
sic; No. mixed at A and 45c.
Oats.-Unchanged, demand fair;
No. whites " and 1c under Sep
tember No. 3 whites closed at
32k and 33c. No. whites at 3Ok
and 32c.
Rye.-Firm to 1c higher; No. 2
at and 4c over July. No. 2 rye
closed at $1.12 and $1.14.
Barley.-Firm within unchanged
range; demand fair. Prices closed
at 43 and SIC.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

Washington, July 8.-President
Harding's patience with congress is
about exhausted. He has decided to
abandon the original policy of hands
off in an effort to end what he con-
siders dilatory tactics on capitol hill.
The explanation is Harding's sudden
visit to congress and his insistance
to senators that congress shelve the
soldiers bonus bill and get work on
the tariff.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Labor Leaders
Sentenced to Jail

Columbus. as, July 8-AleXander
Howatt, president of the United Mine
workers, and August Dorchy, vice
president were sentenced to six
months in jail and fined $500 each
by District Judge Boss for violating
the Kansas industrial court law by
calling a local strike over a wage
controversy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

New York, July S.-Wireless re-
ports were received here from the
Munson liner Callao which was not
heard from since June 20. The
message said the steamer had not
been in distress. 1t is expected to
arrive in quarantine Monday night.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

Dublin, July S.-After two hours
deliberation the conference adjourn
ed until o'clock this afternoon. 1t
is understood reply is being draft
ed to Lloyd Georges invitation to
the London conference.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Irish Leaders
In Conference

Dublin, July S.-The conference of
Sim Fein and Unionist leaders de-
signed to reach an agreement prelim-
mary to a London conference with
Premier George was resumed today
Great crowds gathered outside, cheer
ing the arrival of each conferee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux City, July Stop hogs were
boosted to 1925 and enough sales
were made at $9.15 to bring the top
of the bulk to that level The price
list showed that enough of the big
kinds were received to bring the bot
tom of the bulk down to $7.75, and
there were good many sales scat
tered on down below that line.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

Washington, July S.-The total
wheat production for 1921 was fore
cast at eight hundred nine million
bushels by the department agricul-
ture The forecast a month ago was
for eight hundred thirty million
bushels. Last year the total produc-
tion was seven hundred eighty seven
million bushels. Winter wheat pro-
duction is estimated at five hundred
seventy four million bushels.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
P eggy joyce
Granted AlimOny

Chicago, July S.-Peggy Joyce,
follies show girl, was granted $3.50
temporary alimony by Judge SABBATH.
The court also allowed $27,500 at
torneys' fees and $12,50O to gather
evidence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

London, July S.-King George ap-
pears to have suddenly assumed the
role of principal mediator in the
present Irish negotiations. The king
received Sir James Craig, premier of
the Ulster parliament, at Bucking-
ham palace today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

Washington, July S-Serious dam
age being done to spring wheat and
the oats crop by hot weather. The
weather bureau reported no relief in
sight was indicated by the forecast
for the next SO hours. So far dam
age is confined to upper parts of the
northern states.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
DRAFT Of PEACE
PROCLAMATION
PREPARED AND SUBMITTED TO
THE CABINET.

Washington, July S.-A draft of
the proposed peace proclamation has
been prepared by Attorney General
Daugherty and was submitted to a
cabinet meeting, it was learned
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

Washington, July 8.-American
high salaried movie stars and lesser
lights of filmdom have been placed
under the protective wing of the re-
publican tariff bill being considered
in the house. The tariff bill pro-
vides protection for American movies
by requiring a tax on all foreign
films.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08

Washington, July S.-John Chris
tianson, President Harding's secre-
tary, is on the overdue steamer Ca
lao, his father said.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Bandits Rob ! 7
Illinois Bank

Coulter. Ill., July 8.-Five bandits
blew the safe of the Coulter State
bank, escaping with $1,000 in cash
and liberty bonds. -. a,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-08
Steamer Missing
Since June 20

New York, July 8.-The fate of
the Munson liner Callao with 60 pas
sengers, unreported since she left
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11

1lLucian Stokes Of this community.
Mrs. Mamie Groves, Of Columbus
is spending while with her daugh
ter, Mrs Wesley Cain at Flatwood.
Little Miss Mae Opal Wheeler, o
Lone Oak spent Thursday night wit
) her cousins Master Hunter, jane
and Sarah Groves.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Conner ant
family was shopping in Columbus OF
Friday
Mr.. Lee FAINT and daughter, Mr.
Bradley Duncan and sister, TIA Mae
were business visitors in Columbus OF
last Friday.
Mrs, Harvey Partain visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Vaughn
at Zone Oak, one day of the past
week.
DR.. w. c. Sizemore, of Melbourne,
was called to the bedside of Mr. Wash
Smith on Friday. We hope for him
~ speedy recovery.
\ Mr.. Jessie Adkins and two chill
dren, Minnie and Lincoln, were in
Columbus dl Trade Day.
Mrs. E. c. Partain is numbered
among the sick at this writing.
Mrs, J. w. Wales spent Thursday
Of the past week with Mrs. F., C. Par
tain,
Mr. and Mrs. f. M. Mathis, of
Beaverton, Ala, spent the past week
with relatives and friends in this
community. Mr.. Mathis is under the
treatment of Dr. Sizemore of Mel
bourne.
Mrs. Mittie Sanders has been very
sick for several days. We hope she
will soon be restored to her usual
good health.
Mrs. E. NJ Mathis, Mrs. Etna Han
kins and Master L. A. Hawkins spent
Tuesday of the asst week with Mrs
Parker at Egger Springs.
Mrs Martha Huff, Mrs. Mary Huff
and little scn, Henry, spent one af-
ternoon of the past week with Mrs.
Mittie Sanders.
Miss Fannie Mae Hale, the prn-
ciple at Border Springs, has closed
school for a few days on account of
sickness.
Mr.. Andy Duncan and charming
daughter, Miss Bette, were business
visitors at Vernon one day of the
past week.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11
LONE OAK

Jst word or two to let You know
what we are doing up here at Lone
Oak.
School will soon be out and all OF
the little boys and girls will regret
it very much. We all love each other
and our teachers so well.
We are planning a program for
Friday night, May l3. Everybody is
given cordial invitation to he pres
ent.
Miss Corinne Robertson and Miss
Sadie Smith spent the night last Tues
day with Miss Ollie Murray.
Miss Mildred Smith had pleasant
time in the home of Mr. S. A Smith
last Saturday night and Sunday
Miss Ollie and Mr.. William
Thomas Freeman has been visiting
their cousins Misses Lille Vaughn
and Johnnie Vaughn.
There will be preaching at Lone
Oak Sunday, May 18th.
BROWNIE"
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11
BORDER SPRINGS

There is a Reaper whose name il
death and with its cycle keen enter
ed in to the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
sanmie Smith on Wednesday, May
a, at ore o'clock and plucked the beau
tiful little two-year-old rosebud of the
home and transplanted it in the para
disc Of God. The little fellow had
beoa sick for two weeks and had suf-
fered untold pain until death called
him home where there is no more
sickness, pain or death and all is in
peace and love forever He was a
bright little fellow and his childish
ways and the chatter of his little ton
que will be missed nhis home and
community. The services were held
at The Smith home by Elder 0. f.
EeRer on Wednesday afternoon and
the body Of little Chesley was laid to
rest h the Smith cemetery by large
crowd Of relatives and friends The
grave was covered with beautiful
flowers. Our sympathy is extended
the grief stricken family.
The friends Of Mrs. Alice Iampkin
regret to learn Of her illness the
past week.
Mrs. John Hayes, of Star, Ala, is
reported as being on the sick list at
this writing, she is the mother of Mrs,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11
COLUMBUS
la
YEARS AGO
From The Dispatch Files.
May 4th, 1907.

way 4th, l9OI.
Mr.. John HUMPHREYS was a visitor
to Birmingham last week.
President KincarMon will arrive to-
day from Gulfport.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Hardy have re-
turned from a fortnight's stay in
New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Ottley were
guests at the home of Gen. Lee ON
Thursday.
Miss Josephine Sykes has returned
to Muldc,l, after pleasant visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Harris.
Mrs. John Erwin, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Wilkin-
son, left Saturday for West Point.
Miss Bell Sharp, a very attractive
young lady of Ethelville, Ala, spent
Friday in the city shopping.
Mr.. L. G.. Waring, of Decatur, Ind,
is ia the city visiting relatives.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11
HITTING ON TWELVE
CYLINDERS

The for sale advertisements in the
Dispatch classified section are always
hitting on twelve cylinders, not one
of them missing. They begin hitting
and getting results right from get-a-
way, and you will be surprised at the
replies that will come to you.
Stick a For Sale ad in the Dispatch
and then get ready for the responses
and you will be flooded. They are
getting results like these for users
every day. Try them.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11
CROOKS OWE BIG TAXES
BootIeqqers and Burglars Should Pal
Government 81, ZOO, 900.

Burglars and bOOtlegCers owe the
government S44,OO0OOO I'm taxes on in.
comes earned" during 1920, IL has
been estimated by the Internal Reve.
nue. bureau.
Those who indulge in a friendly lit.
tie game" should pay Uncle sam ap.
proximately SSO,OO0.OO0 from the ma.
tional kitty" Of approximately $780,.
100000 II they wish 10 make correct
returns on their incomes.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11
BENEFIT CARNIVAL.

A carnival will be held at the Dun
bar school next Friday night, May 10
at o'clock for the benefit of the
School Library Fund. The public is
promised an enjoyable entertainment.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-05-11
BROKEN HEART EXPENSIVE
Texas Man Asks $4,000 Heart Balm
Of Widow He courted.

George NJ Freeland, fnrty-fve years
old. q Dallas. Tex, IN a suit Of breach
of promise asks $4,000 punitive and
S4.G4J actual damages from Mrs. Ethel
r. Bass. a widow.
In his petition Freeland says he pro
POSED marriage 70 Mrs Bass on March
Is. 1871. and gave her,an engagement
ring and an automobile he also FOR
nished a home, he said