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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-03-31
The Markets
U. S. Bureau Of Market
MONDAYS OPENING.

South st. Paul, Mimi, Mar. Is
Cattle 1900, market slow, mostly rs
lower on killing classes. Calves 500.
market steady, top $3.50. Hogs T.
900, market irregular, averaging
about 25 cents lower, range $3.50 to
$10.25, bulk 5000 to, $1,000. Pigs
weak, top SLIPS. Sheep 2,7OO, mar
ket about steady. Best clipped lambs
$S.75 Choice ewes $5.75 to $500.
The general marketward move
ment of livestock was more nearly
normal proportions again today fol-
lowing last weeks comparatively
light receipts. The cattle market
demonstrated it's sensitives to any
appreciate increase in receipts, the
seven leading central markets today
showing gain of about 10000, an.
most kinds of killing cattle locally
selling weak to 25 cents lower. Chi
cago with a generous supply of 3d.
600 cattle reported very slow trade
with steers closing at 35 to so cents
lower than Thursday and other clas-
ses also lower, which was a further
bearish influence in the local trade.
A load OF good beef steers averaging
about 1900 pounds topped the early
Monday market at $685., with an
other load of similar weight at $3.50.
A few loads went at $500 to SS.25,
with bulk of the common and medium
beef steers selling from $3.50 toS7.75.
Good cows and heifers in small lots
sold from $6.75 to $50 with bulk of
sales from $500 to $50. Packers
purchased Gamers and cutters mostly
from $500 to 400, with bologna bulls
from $500 to $3.50. Veal calces sold
steady with best lights at $3.50.
Early sales of good and choice stock
ers and feeders were made at about
steady prices, with choice strong
weight feeding steers selling up to
$3.50. Market was slow and weak,
however, with the general tendency
flower.
The weeks opening hog market
averaged about 25 cents lower than
Saturday, and from so to rs cents
lower than last Monday. Range to-
day $500 to 1925 bulk 5000 to
$1,000. Top pigs S11.25. Sheep and
lambs sold about steady. Best clipped
lambs brought $S.75, choice light and
handyweight ewes $5.75 to $500, and
choice 100-pound yearling wethers
$500. "
D r. A. L. BLK
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-03-31

,. G. Molden, director of the Agri-
;ural Extension Department of
International Harvester company
published the following interest
instructions on the subject of
ed Corn"
The long growing season of corn
920 caused the most of us to be-
3. that the corn, when harvested
lily matured, we'll dried out and
. d condition for seed.
.t recent tests show that the
n did not dry thoroughly and it is
ely that the vitality of much of the
IN we have saved for seed is low.
"For this reason it is very import
that every ear of seed corn be
ted before it is planted next
ing.
Poor seed is enc of the chief caus-
of poor stand and poor stand
ms a small yield.
here is nothing else that will do
mnch to increase the yield of
on every farm as the making of
,rmination test of six or eight
ais from each ear to be used as
and discarding those ears which
weak or sickly roots or stem
jpr.dts. The most common mistake
+ to conclude that we can judge the
terminating power of seed corn by
ooking at it and that it does not
eed testing.
A few days spent during March in
selecting and testing our seed corn
may be worth more to us at harvest
lime than a whole years hard work.
1t is nothisg more nor less than
good business for us to know that the
,eed we put into the ground is heal
ny seed and that it will grow. And
ne only way we can tell good seed
S by testing it. .~.
One man in two days can test
nough corn to plant 40 acres OF
round. Testing will not cost to ex-
eed 10 cents an acre. Yet because
t is "too much bother" to test corn
We pick out 600 ears, look at them,
guess that they will grow and plant
hem. AS a consequence, more than
2 acres out of every, 40 planted to
'Orn In the average Coin DelI StdIe
produce nothing.
By testing we get rid of the dead,
weak, disease infected and mouldy
,ars. Testing does not hurt the corn.
t requires but little time and that
It a season of the year when we have
title to do. By testing we have
everything to gain, and nothing to
ose.
"There are several methods of test
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-03-31

DISBURSEMENTS:
MAINTENANCE &
I've ssioner, Labor
on bridges of
bridges $15495;
$500; Street $780,
$3.50
800
s. s1ss4o; $24717 ssss7s and
by the RedCro
- MAINTENANCE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
81 ROOM, Munich Courts
- MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE o IRE DEPARTMENT.
Of ;salar yof
~ SALARIES
SI72600 Bal
1919
1919 salary $500 OF Clerk
$4,000 and fees ssoSs City Assessor sao7so
eAINTENANCE OF CITY BAND
AINTENANCE OF CITY PARKS
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-03-31
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OF The
CITY of Sank Centre, Minnesota
For the Fiscal Year Ending March 81, 1921
General Fund
RECEIPTS:

at
tRece from 400
of
Money turned nto lie
of of
of
Chemical 10000
frent
1
Sprinkling
md on Of
landing not rpaym
z RECEIPTS
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01
On Monday afternoon F. B

On Monday afternoon F. B.
Fang-r and +. T. Bright. a couple
of officers cOBiecled with tre
State Bureau Of Child and Animal
Protection society, of Denver.
had call to Wild Horse to in
vesti- ale the case of Chas. Haf-
finer, whom it was reported 10
them had some very cruel ways
of treating his family and also
live stock IN that vicinity. She riff
Brown went up aud got the man
Tuesday morning. and brought
him to this city where hc was
tired on the charge of cruelty TO
animals and his case was cnntinu-
ed until the fall term OF court.
C. E Hipinbotbam and wife.
father and mother of G.. r. hig-
inbotham. of this city. arrived in
Chey. nne Wells Sunday evening
from their home in Hastings,
Nebr., and spent several da! $
here on visit. These folks
were accompanied on their "Trip
hy Mr.. Crawl and Mr.. Herman
Re,ck. the latter gentleman be-
ing the possessor of a half section
of CHEYENNE connty's wonder
land. Mr.. Berck is very much
pleased with the conditions Of
our country and more so the
prosperity our little city is show
ing.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

This Office turned out 81 very
peat little job of printing Tues
6ay fer the Weskan Consolidated
School District in the form of an
announcement of the Opening Y of
echool on September 9th and the
aving Of The corner stone for
fheir new High School building.
This office now boasts Of hav.
ing the best line of stationery
ever brought into Cheyenne Wells
Letterheads. envelopes, state,
nents. announcements birth and
marriage. business and calling
eards. dodgers and other nrces-
eGry stocks. Come in and look
Them over when you want good
material.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For Remit GA ntleman, one
room. Sept. LIST. SIS per month
it is strictly modern, electric
lights. hot and cold water. heat
and bath. Inquire of Mrs. J.
E. Hayes. l7tf
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

NOTICE: :-Off"rinp the North
ha'f "f Sec. 6-13 46 Cheyenne
county. Colo unimprnved and
mostly ti'l4bln Price $4 200:
81, 200 cash. $500 March !. '22
$1,000 March l. '23 and 81. 50y
March l, "a. at six per cent.
interest. 5000 to- anyone FUR
niships buyer. Ten miles N
and two miles west Of First
View. Coo. THOMAS & THOMAS
LAND Co.. Sharon Springs.
Kansas 24-f
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01
o. 3. Fry of First View, was

O. 3. Fry of First View. was
p county seat caller on Monday
1"nking after his business inter
ests. while in town called at this
pfiice and had US turn out snme
business cards for him Mr.. Fry
has large uu.to.date farming
outfit anu dnes breaking. di>cing.
Seeding. threshiHg and fencing.
/ There is absolutely no reason
now why you should let your
paver run a year or more behind
before you discover that you are
IN IrrearS on your subscription.
We have this week completed Dur
mailing list and have it all set up
with your name first and then
The time to which you have paid
At the end. the first figure is the
month. the next tine date and the
next one is the year. Please act
Accordingi,. rs it takes money
70 hu new type and put the
paDer in a neat appearance so
hat it will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For Sale: AN AL horse and one
half gasoline engine; one Ford
son tractor and plows. The
above machines are al. in good
order and ready for work. In
quire of c. c. Resse, at the
Harris garage. 18tf
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Lost:-One brown, hay mare
weight about 600. wearing
buckskin halter. two wears old,
no brands. Notify ]. w. Breed
en-. Cheyenne Wells. Colo. % 2p
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For Sale:-Pure Turkey Red seed
wheat, absolutely free from
Rye and smut. See L. ]
Schaefer On the old Beck place
five miles south east of Chey-
enne Wells 23-3t
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Wapted:- Board and care for boy
8years cid. while attending
school. Drop card to J. T.
Hngenderfer, City 24ltp
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

DR.. K. Henderson, the dentist,
will be in Cheyenne Wells on
Fridav and Saturday. Sept. 9th
and 10Th. at the Commercial
Hotel prepared to do all kinds
of denial work. "a 2t
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

L. Guthrie. manager of the
Koenip's Square Deal Store. of
this city. ard J. K. Mathis. made
4 business trip over to Burlington
last Sunday.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

l AM PREPARED 10 disc and
seed from 100 to $40 acres of
ground; and can go to work at
once. Notify Grant Duvall,
Weskan. Ka, sas. % 8
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For Sale:-A few choice Big Type
land China spring boars
Priced to sell. Inquire of the
GALKE BROS % 2tp
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

The question of Cleaner mon
ey" does not interest US to any
great extent, what we want to
know is when We are going TO
get more OF it.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Misunderstanding. discing or
fencing to do. See or write me
at Cheyenne Wells. Colo. L F.
Virus. % 3tp
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For higher prices anu a square
deal on your corn and all kinds
Of grain. better see H. S. Ketch-
am. of the Cheyenne Wells Ele-
yator Co.. when wanting to sell.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For Sale:-Several bushels of Al
seed .'ye. Inquire of L. v
hudson. 23tf
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For SAL: 1000 bushels of barley
See Geo. Lallman or Never &
Otto. ... "a 1tp
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Mrs. Bruce Hatcher has rented
the Ed Counts residence, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Count and Happy
expect to leave soon to spend
the winter in California.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Good enough. The tax exemp.
ton figure is to he So 500 next
year end by dint and extreme
prodigality. the poor man may
he able to keep his net income
within that figure.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

SEE J. G. EKHOFF, at First
View. for Emerson Rran,inp.
ham Implements. hardware &
aut" supplies. % 4tp
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Rev. DeMunbrun will have
charge of the Services at the
M. E. church next Sunday both
morning and evening". you are
requested to be present.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For Sale:-A good Ford touring
car Irquire at this office. 24rf
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

LOST An Aredale dog six mo. |
old; a liberal reward will be
paid for its return. \ otify |
this office. 2O;f
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

For Sale: Two resident lots in
Hil!crest addition in block near
est town. Cheap for cash or
t,ms Write Avery Parham.
WinOna, Kans. "a 2tp
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Miss Helen Fox came down
from Wild Horse last Sunday
afternoon for few days visit
with her little friend, Miss Mary
Spencer,
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Plenty of posts. lumber and
shingles and more coming
Come ard get my figures.
W A. WEIR. Arapahoe. Colo
RADIO. "a St
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Frank Swanson and l.. v. Hud-
son went'over to Rocky Ford on
Wednesday.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

1t requires brains to keep the
pace today. and possibly that &C.
counts for so many people ramb-
ling about at night.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Best rendered lard 15cts per
pound. at the Liberty Market
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

The hand concert given at the
Court House yard last Sunday
afternoon was erjoyed h> u
large crowd; the boys are gettiny
it down in fine shape now and
are turning out some good music
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Read the adv of the CHEYENNE
County lumber man.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Ms Had Comph.rs' parents
and sister of St Frances, Kans. :.
have been visiting them this
week and all left for their home
W. dnesday accompanied by Mrs.
Compiler and son Harlan. where e
they will visit for a few days.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Best rendered lard 15cts per
pound at the Liberty Market
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

W. ] Birken. Jr., was IN ar
rival in Cheyenne Wells Monday
from Montana.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Mr. Hallanger left Monday
with his daughter Martha for
Chicago where she will attend
school this winter.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

All accounts due at the Roval
Cafe must be settled on or be-
fore Septe mber 1st.
Maddox Brothers
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Einar Nielsen came down from
Wild Horse Monday on business
visit.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

See l.. V. Hudson before sell
ing your corn and all kinds of
grain, also will buy your hogs
any day. fat or lean. 16tf.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

+. A Dutton moved into his
new home on Monday of this
~ oak
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

C. O. Sears and family will
leave this week for Merino, Colo,
where they will make their home
for the present.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Mrs J. N. Hollenbauph and
daughters. Misses Cora and Jen-
ME Belle, returned home the lat
ter part Of last week from q two
weeks auto trip to Colon a 10
Springs and other points where
they have been visiting with
friends.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Mr.. Tanniehill at one time an
operator here. but now of Hugo.
was visiting friends here last
Saturday.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

School will open next Tuesday
morning.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Ask Nick about Dream Electro
lyte. Nicks Battery shop.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01
WANTS =

Notice: We are in a position to
cut or haul your grain at a fair
price. If intere,-ted, notify
Blodgett & Stout. 16tf
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Our job printing talks for its
self.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

2. J. Harris elevated his gas
fountain the first Of the week in
order to have it up and out of
the new door way of his garage
We are now wondering if it vii!
have any effect on the price of
gas. being rs it is up a little
hjp her.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

week.
Frank Swanson and l.. V. Hud-
son went'over to Rocky Ford on
Wednesday,.
W. j Birkep. Jr., was IN ar
rival in Cheyenne Wells Monday
from Montana.
Mr.. Tanniehill at one time an
operator here, but now of Hugo,
was visiting friends here last
Saturday.
c. o. Sears and family will
leave this week for Merino, Colo.
where they will make their home
for the present.
Mr. Hallanger left Monday
with his daughter Martha for
Chicago where she will attend
school this winter.
1t requires brains to keep the
pace today. and possibly that ac-
counts for so many people ramb-
ling about at night.
Miss Helen Fox came down
from Wild Horse last Sunday
afternoon for a few days visit
with her little friend, Miss Mary
Spencer.
L. Guthrie. manager of the
K0enip's Square Deal Store. of
this city. ard J. K. Mathis. made
a business trip over to Burlington
last Sunday.
The question of Cleaner mon
ey" does not interest US to any
great extent, what we want to
know is when we are going TO
get more OF it.
Mrs Bruce Hatcher has rented
the Ed Counts residence, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Count and Happy
expect to leave soon to spend
the winter in California.
Rev. DeMunbrun will have
charge of the Services at the
M. E. church next Sunday both
morning and evening. you are
requested to be present.
Good enough. The tax exemp.
tion figure is to be So 500 next
year end by di"t and extreme
prodigality. the poor man may
he able to keep his net income
within that figure.
The band concert given at the
Court House yard last Sunday
afternoon was erjoyed h> n
large crowd; the boys are gettiny
it down in fine shape now and
are turning out snme good music
Ms Had Comph.rs' parents
and sister of St Frances, Kans.
have been visiting them this
week and all left for their home
W, dnesday accompanied by Mrs.
Compiler and son Harlan. where
they will visit for a few days.
Mrs J. N. Hnllenbauph and
daughters. Misses Cora and Jen-
ME Belle, returned home the lat
ter part Of last week from q two
weeks auto trip to Colna TO
Springs and other points where
they have been visiting with
friends.
2. ]. Harris elevated his gas
fountain the first Of the week in
order to have it up and out of
the new door way of his garage
We are now wondering if it vii!
have any effect on the price of
gas. being rs it is up a little
higher.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Scott. of
Campus. kans., on their return
home from a trip to the mount
aims stopped over in our city on
Saturday and spent the night
with the latters father. Mr.. Ber
Jennings. akirg up their jonrne,
hnmeward Sunday morning.
On last Thursday afternoon
Sheriff. Art Brown. was put
hep" to the fact that a bicycle
thief was headed this way from
Hugo. where the said thief had
wilifully helped himself to a
wheel as means Of transporta.
tion. Art was on the job right
now, and the same evening had
his man in his hotel as a guest
awaiting the arrival Of the law
(Sheriti Williams) from Hugo to
take him back and answer to
the charge Of larceny.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Scott, of
Campus. kans., on their return
home from a trip to the mount
aims stopped over in our city on
Saturday and spent the night
with the Iatters father. Mr.. Ber
Jennings. aking up their jonrne.
humewarG Sunday morning.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-09-01
Daniels & Ferguson
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The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
VIOLENCE IS
 ASSORTED TO
 BY STRIKERS

SEATTLE, June (by Associated Press) Three men were seriously wounded i'll clash yesterday between members of the crew of the steamship West .Jappa and strikers. Fred R Bunker, first officer, had his side laid open with knife thrust; Walter Toy, blacksmith on the ship, had his a striker, received three knife wounds In the abdomen. Seven strikers were arrested. The attack was made as the members of the crew were leav ing the ship at dock here.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
Tulsa Quiet After
 Day's Race Riots

TUSLA, Okla, June (by Associat- ed Press).-With martial law effec- tive and 300 guardsmen patrolling strategic points, orders issued to dis. arm all citizens and approximately .T,00O negroes under guard, officials here last night believed they had the situation resulting from the race riot well under control.
 The race riots took toll of 80 lives and resulted in the burning of large portion of the negro section of the city, the latest check last night showed: City and county off, cials declared the riots were the most serious in the history of Oklahoma.
 An accurate estimate of the num- Der of negroes dead is impossible, ranging anywhere from 70 to 170.
 Conditions today assumed almost a normal aspect, and Adjutant Gen era Barrett announced that approxi- mately half the guardsmen on duty will be sent home this evening. % Governor Robertson arrived here today to take personal charge of an investigation of the rioting
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
POLISH FORCE
 CLASHES WITH
 GERMAN HOSTS

OPPELN, June (by Associated Press).-The Poles have been forced back by the Germans after heavy fighting in the Posnowitz woods near Gross Strehlitz, leaving 130 dead on the field but removing the wound ed. The Germans report 12 dead and 31 wounded.
 French soldiers garrisoned at Bue. then, southeastern Silesia, were at. tackled by German irregulars mum. bering 5000, and the French used tanks to repulse the attackers. There were many casualties among the Germans. The situation is reported to be extremely grave.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
AID BILL BEFORE
 UPPER HOUSE

WASHINGTON, June 2 (by Associ- ated Press) Senator Norris of Ne braska has introduced a bill propos- ing the creation of hundred mil lion dollar federal farmers export financing corporation to buy farm products in the United States and sell them abroad. The corporation will be composed of the secretary of agriculture, and other directors to be appointed by the president with the consent of the senate, at salaries of $7,5O0 a year Under the provi- sions of the bill the corporation would be authorized to issue bonds up to ten times the amount of paid in capital
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
SENATOR TAKES HAND
 IN ESPIONAGE CASE

WASHINGTON. June } (by Associ- gon has announced that he will file a habeas corpus petition for leave to intervene as a friend of the court in the case of Henry Albers of Portland, convictd of violation of the espion- age act. If the petition is granted Senator McNary will ask the court to vacate the mandate reversing the conviction to hear an appeal.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
Ge0l0gists 0n Way
 T0Suruey Oil Land

SEATTLE, June (by Associated Press).-A Post-Intelligencer special from Washington says:
 Colonel Perkins has assured President Harding that he and his friends will use their best efforts to make the administration of Scott c. Bone successful one as governor of Alaska.
 Secretary of the Interior Fall, in an interview, said government geo. logists are already en route to Alaska to make a reconnaissance to deter mine whether borings will be made to locate oil. The engineering com. mission has been instructed to CO., operate with work to be started in the Cold bay and other districts"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
FREIGHT RATE REVISION IS
 PROGRESSING

WASHINGTON, June ? (by Associ- ated ress).-President Harding dis cussed downward revision of railroad d rates, particularly those of necessities at an informal conference yesterday with the interstate commerce con- mission. It is understood the com mission assured the president consid- erable progress has been made in plans to bring about that result
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
FIRE AT ANCHORAGE
 DESTROYS TEN STORES

ANCHORAGE, Jnue 2 (by Associat. ed Press) The fire here Tuesday de. stroyed ten stores on the south side of Fourth avenue between c. and D. streets. The swas $5o,00O with nc insurance. The fire started with the explosion of gasoline heater in the Sourdough baber shop and swept from the Union cafe west to the Park CT grocery
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
Find Emery Dust In Engine Bearing

SAN FRANCISCO, June (by As sociated Press) The third assistant engineer and four firemen were taken from the steamer Bakersfield at Bal boa in the canal zone as a result of an investigation into engine trouble which caused the vessel to put into port on it's voyage to Antwerp. A survey showed emery dust in the bearings
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
HARDEN
 IS SUSPENDED
 FOR ONE YEAR

V SEATTLE, June (by Associated Press) The steamboat inspection board has suspended for one year the license of Capt. Harry Warden. piolt of the steamer Governor. who was tried before the board on charges of inattention to duty in connection with the sinking of the Governor when it collided with the steamer West Hartland near Port Townsend on April 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
GREENLAND PLANNING
 WIRELESS STATION

COPENHAGEN, June 2 (by Associ- ated Press).-Building of a wireless station in Greenland is again being considered, according to the Social Demokraten. Europe as we'll as Amer ica is said to be interested in the pro- ject, the newspaper adding that the British authorities have approached the Danish government in the matter.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-02
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
 HAS BEEN DISSOLVED

VLADIVOSTOK, June (by Asso- ciated Press) The national assembly has been dissolved by the new gov ernment pending the election of a new assembly.
 It is reported the eastern govern ment of Siberia, with headquarters at Chita, is concentrating troops for an advance on Vladivostok.