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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
Pres. Orders Investigation
Neglect OF Service Men

Washington, April 5.-President
Harding today asked his special COM
mission, headed by Charles DAVIS Of
government department heads in an
effort to find out where the govern
ment agencies have been lacking in
authority. neglectful or failing" in car
ing for disabled service, men. He also
asked that investigation be made of
the abuses which have developed"
Il have asked you to meet and make
an investigation into the administra-
ton or the law in caring for the Grip
led and injured soldiers of the late
world war; said the presidents state
ment.
There have been numerous COM
plants that the government is neg
lecting are of these defenders to
whom it owes every consideration and
there is further complaint that there
is hardness in dealing with them and
their claims which grew out of their
service. / should like you to make
diligent inquiries of department heads
or with those associated with them in
an effort to find out just where the
government agencies are In any way
failing to carry out what is the Chris
tian intent of congress in its enact
ment of laws and making %appropria-
tons. There need be no inquiry into
the intent of the government, because
| think it is well understood that ev-
cry agency desires to deal justly and
generously with those of its defenders
who we're impaired in the nations de-
Tense.
Il think il would be well, while you
are making inquiry as to the failure
to care for these service men that you
also make inquiry into the abuses
which have developed and look care
fully into the regulations adopted so
that you may know their probable eff
feet in the future. 1t is well to rea-
lie that the American people want to
prove the republics gratitude of these
men,"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
the majority. with Germany and the
Scandinavian states predominating.

the majority, with Germany and the
Scandinavian states predominating.
In nearly all cases the writer's are
seeking Information regarding the pos
sibilities offered them in free America
and particularly in South Dakota.
Usually the inquiries are land owners
or former land owners in their native
country. with sufficient money to pay
their transportation and establish
themselves here.
A large percentage of these letters
are written by people who are appar-
emily well educated and who have a
surprising knowledge of American af-
fairs. Occasionally a letter is receiv-
ed which plainly shows the writer Is
of the less desirable class. Little or
no attention is paid to that type of
letter, but to the other type, the educat
ed and those with money, a letter of
reply is promptly dispatched, written
in the same language as the inquiry.
Sometimes this is German. some
times SCANDINAVIAN, but in most cases
in English. With the letter goes a
printed booklet which clearly explains
what this state offers to the industri-
Gus immigrant who will apply him
self. The state prints these booklets
in six different languages.
A recently received letter dated Feb.
%, from III. Boyhen, Augustenborg,
Denmark, after expressing thanks for
literature previously sent by the de-
partment and recounting the difficulty
the writer is experiencing In selling
his farm in that country, contains the
following:
MY present opinion is to buy land
in a county with low priced land in a
direction that the railroad is supposed
to come to within a short time, but
this opinion may alter when | see how
il is.
THE immigration bill is not very ia
vorable to emigrants and il is neces-
sary to make haste, as otherwise the
limited number for each country may
be taken up, before | can come out. If
the United States closes its doors, i'm
migrants may and will go to Canada,
which by no means can be favorable
for the United States as most people
who immigrate at present are of the
Betters, who by incessant labor and
industry will make them independent
in farming"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07

ton.
I'VE cannot. under n circumstan-
ces afford to permit the present dis
couraging conditions to continue and
result In greatly decreased produc-
ton" the secretary asserted. because
that decreased production may mean
exorbitantly high prices within a few
years"
He said the present troubles are
greatly aggravated" by conditions at
home and abroad. Foreign nations
which owe the United States money
are making desperate efforts to grow
their own food" he asserted, and con-
sequently are buying as little as pos
sible here and trying to sell as much
as they can.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
ASSESSORS TAKE NOTICE

On Tuesday, April 26 at l o'clock
p. M. in the Court Room at the Court
House in Miller. Mr.. Hugh Smith OF
the State Tax Commission will meet
with all assessors of Hand County, TO
take up the various problems of as
sessment for the coming year.
1t Is especially urged that Town and
City Assessors, as we'll as the Govern
ing Boards of all Townships, Towns
and Cities. be present.
Dated this 4th day Of April, 1921.
(Signed) p. III. Walsh,
cots Auditor Of Hand County
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
Virgil Suffers $25,000
Damage From Fire

Huron. April 4.-Fire CT unknown
origin started in the Long drug store
at Virgil, wiped out the entire north
side of the one main street of the
town. causing an estimated loss OF
more than $25 90. No one was injur-
ed.
Six buildings were totally destroyed
and considerable damage was done the
lumber yard, which was owned by the
Virgil State bank.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
April 1t4

Estate of Thomas II. Kintigh, de-
ceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the under
signed Jessie .Kintigh, administrative
of the estate of Thomas III. Kintigh,
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said
deceased; to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers. within six months
after the first publication of this no
tice. to the said ADMINISTRATIVE at st.
Lawrence, in the County of Hand,
State Of South Dakota.
Dated April 1. 1921.
Jessie Kintigh,
Administrators of the Estate of
+. Thomas III. Kintigh. deceased.
Harlan j. Bushfield. Attorney.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
Tariff Protection
Asked By Farmers

Washington. March 31.-Pfotection
for the farmers on a equality with
manufacturers and industrial interests
in any tariff policy which is to be de-
cided upon and adding to any rate
which may be levied q amount equal
to the extra freight charges in getting
products 10 the consuming centers,"
was urged tonight In a statement by
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
apt" notice IA TO CREDITORS

Estate of Don A. Mccoy, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Dell II. Mccoy. executor Of the
estate of Don A. Mccoy. deceased. to
the creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased; to
exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within six months after the
first publication OF this notice, to the
said executor at the Office Of Harlan
j.. Bushfeld. in Miller. In the County
OF Hand. State of South Dakota.
Dated April 9Th. 1921.
Dell II. Mccoy.
Executor OF the Estate OF Don
A. Mccoy. deceased.
Harlan ]. Bushfeld, Attorney.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
immigration Dept Gets
Mail From All Parts World

Pierre, April Ito the initiated, a
single days mail received by the South
Dakota immigration department gives
the impression of a catalogue of all
nations. types. breeds and creeds of
mankind. Beside letters of inquiry
from almost every state in this coun-
try. many foreign countries are rep
resented in a single mail. European
agricultural countries are generally in
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate OF Triple B. Mccoy, deceas-
ed.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Dell H. Mccoy. administrator
of the estate of said deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased; to
exhibit them. with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the
first publication OF this notice, to the
said administrator at the Office of
Harlan J. Bushfield. Miller, S. ID.
Dated April 9Th. 1921.
Dell H. Mccoy,
Administrators Of the Estate of
Tippie b. Mccoy. deceased.
Harlan j. Bushfield, Attorney.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-04-07
Recall Election Is
Called In n. Oak.

Devils Lake, N. d., April 1.-Politi-
cal factions opposed to the %nonparti-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06

renovated; telephone lines extended
Altogether, I think everybody will
agree that we have had a summer
Of considerable activity. Our Can
merry has been busy putting up thou
sands of gallons Of fruits and vege
tables; several thousand dozens OF
eggs have been placed in our cold
storage for winter use; fifteen hun.
dred tons of coal have been delivered
for fall use; the complete stock OF
the College has been inventoried; tn,
Auditors have approved the Treas.
urer's Report, and here We are at the
opening of the school year in better
shape than ever before to take care
If the great army of students en-
trusted to our care. To all appear
ance9 we have the finest corps of
splendid workers ever assembled here
and our slogan is onward upward
Keep Cheerful,
Howard f. Taylor
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
Scholarship in Demand

The standard of scholarship is be.
ing raised in the Academy. All
courses offered by this department,
have been made stronger this year
Potany, Zoology, and German have
been added to our list Of subjects.
1t has long been the custom D.
keep parents informed concerning
the standing in conduct Of their chill
dren. For this purpose all dement's
received by a student have been sent
home. 1t is just as important that
mother and father know how the boy
or girl ranks in scholarship, so all
monthly "a, d, F. grades are being
sent home. II reports are sent home,
the parents will find that the stu
dent is in some way an exception. If
no reports are received, they can rest
assured that he is an average. These
reports may not all be sent by mail
II + is received in two subjects for
one month, or for two successive
months in the same subject, the stu
dent takes these back to dad. 1t is
also understood that he need not
bother about coming back after more.
In view of these new conditions,
we look forward to year of marked
success. Boys and girls do not leave
their homes and come to Berea for
play. Many of our students expect
to take up college work. 1t is the
Aoademy's aim to prepare them for
the best colleges in the country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
ACADEMY NEWS COLUMN
a Study Room

The basement of Hunting Hall is
now being prepared for a study
room. There are to be twelve large
tables and chairs to accommodate
enc hundred students.
In one end of the study room will
to a library. The size of the library
will increase as new volumes are
added. At present it will consis:
mostly of reference books used in
Academy class work.
The hour between classes is often
wasted by students having to go to
their rooms 10 study. The Library
is at such a distance as to require
&c small percent of the students
time going to and coming from it,
With the new study room and library
at hand students can step in from
the class room and the full hour can
be utilized.
Preparation of the study room has
been held in check because Of the rush
at the opening of school. Twenty
four beds were prepared there for
boys. These were filled for the, first
ten days. Rooms have been found
for all now, and the basement is ex-
pected soon TO be called library.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
v. W. G. A. OUTDOOR SOCIAL
Monday Evening. Oct. 8. 1921

What a jolly crowd of girls went
over the top" Of the high stile at the
entrance of VanWinkle Grove. The
great efforts were rewarded with "all-
day suckers" (which only lasted a
few minutes) and then the owners
of these prizes walked Tor stumbled)
their way toward the big bonfire
and lanterns. 1t was snappy cold,
but games soon set blood to circulat-
ing and a merry time resulted. The
large circle, seated around the fire.
sang "My Old Kentucky Home" and
then enjoyed some numbers by the
Glee Club, and talk by Miss Bower
sox, while popcorn was being passed
around. Everyone enjoyed the walk
hack to the dormitories to the tune
of There a Long, Long Trail
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
BEREA, KY.

TO see great things in his native
State. 1t won't be long till she will
rank first in other things besides
horses. By the time the child of to-
day is thru school'-What's that
rocking our pedestal'-"by the time
the child is thru school, great oppor-
tunities will be ready for him"
And now since we have come AT
LAST to the consideration Of the
child Of Kentucky, let's see just
where he ranks. We find the figures
right here in a report recently given
out by the Department of Education
and based on the findings Of the re-
cent Survey.
Perhaps we had just as well come
down off our pedestal while we read
ic
Kentucky's schools ranked 45th-
among the lowest Of the lowest.
Per cent Of school term wasted on
account of irregular attendance at
school 4l.1--the worst record in the
United States.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
PHONE ll3

Financial loss due to irregular at
tendance s3,434,312.
Actual average school days attend
ed, s3.3-the lowest in the United
States.
Average salary Of teachers, s364-
rank 43rd.
Per cent of rural school buildings
showing only one room, 8S-rank
4Uth.
Per cent of total enrolment in high
school, 44-rank 44th.
Percent of school population from
c to IS not in school at all, 1913
rank 2Sth.
Amount expended for new school
buildings per pupil, centsi
There is more Of the same kind,
but is not this enough!
Enough? We think it is. We look
up to find that our pedestal has
toppled over in the mud and that our
sun is in eclipse.
Shall we leave il thusf No, And
,continusd on Psss ssvss,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
ANTI.TOBACCO LEAGUE

1t is with bright prospects indeed
that the Berea College Anti-Tobaccc
League begins the third year of its
career! Those who are most famil
lar with the work of the League feel
confident of trebling of membership
this year and of charging the scope
Of activity to a large degree. Con-
tests of intense interest will be con-
Quoted, and practical work in the
anti-tobacco field will be given espe-
cial consideration. Educational and
entertaining programs will be another
feature of the Leagues activity.
And in addition TO these things, spe.
cial training will be given to those
who plan to do anti-tobacco work in
their home communities.
The officers for the year were
elected last Sunday and are as fol-
lows: Burton Johnson, president;
Miss Elizabeth Woodford, vice-presi-
dent; Miss Mae Locke, secretary;
Roy Manly, treasurer; Sam Scaggs,
Chairman of Intelligence Bureau.
The next meeting Of the Anti-To-
bacco League will be held Sunday,
October 16, at $3.50 o'clock, in the
Parish House. This will be an in
stallation meeting and brief addresses
will be given by the present officers
and the officers-elect. Visitors are
always welcome to these meetings.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
Y. w. c. A.
O~tahor . 1901

The joint meeting in Main Chape
was large success not only in num-
bers but in the quality and response
Of those present. Miss Avo Winton
leader, discussed the broad topic
"Our Responsibilities" Berea stu
dents always have realized their re.
responsibilities to a certain degree
hut they must even more so since
hearing the many views expressed on
the topic. At least the discussion
furnished richer food for much
thought in the coming days. The
added attraction of lovely music was
greatly enjoyed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
CASTING UP OUR RANK

Il is singularly apropos that just
IL this time there should be given
out from Washington n full state
ment Of the ranking Of Kentucky in
the matter Of live stock products.
Our State press is giving us all the
glory possible out of the findings.
With a flourish Of headlines we are
Informed that. Kentucky Is 10th in
live stock products The fact is
further emphasized by repetition
thus: "Only fifteen states exceed
Kentucky in the value Of her live
stock"
The next item sets forth the fact
that in the matter of dairy products
Kentucky ranks 18th. In the matter
of poultry-hens and roosters-we
scintilate in the 10th orbit.
With ,bated breath one reads on to
find that in the matter of honey and
wax Kentucky gets still nearer the
sun and comes in the 18th magni'
tude.
By this time we are feeling our
$, Ives on a golden pedestal.
Did we wear vests, We would most
a. suredly thrust our thumbs in the
armholes. Did we smoke. we would
tilt our cigars point skyward and
with a sweeping GESTURE call the
world to witness our status. And
while we are in the attitude and the
mood. we would harangue awhile
like this
"And talk about money in Kentuc-
ky! Why man alive, the value Of
our dairy products alone was over
Q million dollars last year. Our
poultry, just our hens and ROSTERS,
you know, represent almost Is mil
lion more. Our hogs, pigs and sows,
you know, represent another 40 mil
lion. Why, bygingoes! there are
men IN the State who have provis-
ions and outfits for the progress Of
heg raising that are simply wonder
ful-concrete water troughs, concrete
wallowing pools; modern, sanitary,
ventilated colony houses, etc. Why,
| tell you some Of the men that look
after those swine are University men
with salaries up in four figures.
That's what IL takes to make things
rank high-to get ahead of the other
fellow or even keep up with him.
And Old Kentucky does not propose
to be left behind. Not her"
Here we spread our fingers broad
~ on our chest-still holding the
thumbs a Ia armhole and tilt the
cigar at a new angle-"And sheep?
Why, what Kentucky has done in the
single thing Of sheep industry is
enough TO astonish the world. Do
you know that whereas fifteen years
ago the statistics simply said, Ken
lucky produces a few grade sheep,
principally in her mountain counties.
This year the report shows that she
ranks twenty-frst in sheep and wool
products and, her flocks represent
the finest imported strains in the
world? Along with these imported
sheep Kentucky fock-masters have
had the sound judgment TO import
also many expert shepherds from
England and Scotland in order that
the industry may not suffer at the
hands of inexperienced or inefficient
managers That's the way Kentuc.
ky does things!
"And our horses. Well, that is an
old tale. Everybody knows we stand
first when it comes TO 'hosses.' Here
we remove our cigar with curved
arm flourish, flick the ashes from its
rether end with crooked little finger
and, holding it, still alight, we reach
our climax thus:
"Why, man, the child that is grow
IT, q up in Kentucky today is destined
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
SUMNER IMPROVEMENTS OF
BEREA COLLEGE

Berea College is a big enterprise,
and requires persistent, expert bust
ness management with reference to
its physical features alone, to say
nothing of the intricate and complex
curriculums under constant revision
by the Cabinet to meet our varied
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-10-06
General College News

Professor Raine will give a recital
to his class from Browning, Saturday
AT one o'clock, in the Faculty Room
The class invites interested visitors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-27
MARKET RAN INTO
/. CONFUSING EDD|ES
Moderate Selling Pressure Re-
vealed Surprising Number
OF Vulnerable Spots

New York. May 27.--There were
strong eddies running in today's stock
market which made price movement
more or less choppy and conflicting
altogether from a constructive view =
point the days operations were dis
| appointing because of the failure to con /.
tinue the recovery movement which
started yesterday and which. 1t was
oeheved, would be prolonged by reason
OF the supposed overextended position
OF the short interest. Instead of further
covering on the part Of the shorts the
market, bfeore the day was half over,
ran into renewed selling pressure.
which disclosed surprisingly vulner-
able position in many parts Of the list.
News developments of the day were
likewise conflicting in their nature,
A violent decline in British exchange,
amounting to six cents in a pound
| which was attributed to heavy selling
in London. together with reported FREQ
calling of loans, supplied a hard OBJ
stacle for the market TO overcome al
most from the outset. The call renewal
! rate was fixed at per cent, but scant
offerings indicated belated borrowers
would probably pay a much sitter rate
for accommodations over the triple holi
day. Then there we've intimations Of
further dividend omissions by several
of the more or less prominent in
dustrial concerns, and which found d.
rect reflection in sharp breaks in the
stocks of the companies mentioned
Offset this was the highly opti-
mistic address given by Judge Gary
before the steel institute and the dec
laration of the regular semi annual div
idends on Baldwin Locomotive common
and preferred. Either Of these Incl
dents, however. ererted little influence.
as the dropping tendency of the market
became more pronounced as the session
progressed. although the rather listless
character of the trading suggested con-
tinued absence of real liquidation of any
considerab BILE amount
After an irregular opening the mar
ket became listless, but the usual lead
ers held their ground until shortly before
noon. when rails and steels began TO
decline l to 2 points. Marked heavi
ness also was shown by Studebnker,
General Electric. International Har
vester. Sumatra Tobacco. Virginia
Carolina Chemical and Utah Copper,
which showed losses Of ! to 3 points.
The oils. which had been among the
firmer spots of the list at the opening,
also gave ground, and the afternoon
opened with decidedly soft market.
There was, however, u marked contrac-
tiOn Of dealings at the lower levels in
anticipation of the impending pro-
tracted recess. Baldwin rallied a point
following the announcement of the reg
Hlnr dividend, but Immediately ran off
again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-27
GRAIN MARK EFT

Chicago. May 27.-The wheat mar
ket was rather choppy, but there was
nm underlying feeling Of strength. The
market recovered quickly from the eerIy
depression and prices scored big gains
before realizing sales put a surplus IN
the pit with which pit longs had TO
compete when they tried to take profits
on their long wheat. May was erratic
with trade light. Cash premiums we're
unchanged. shipping sales were 5000
bushels. Export demand was better,
The weather was favorable for the
crops.
Corn acted independently of wheat
and showed much strength. Big ex-
port demand and light offerings from
the country overnight were bull factors.
There was big buying by strong inter
ests, Realizing sales held the upturn
in check. The cash basis was un-
changed. Shipping sales were 200 900
bushels mostly for export.
The oats market was firm. Strong
commission house buying was noted
The cash basis was unchanged. Ship
ping sales were $50, 900 bushels. Crop
news was mixed