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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Here's Girl Who Can Hold Her Tongue

IN AWHILE, KY. Into the house Of
~ everlasting silence a little girl Of
nine crept, seeking a haven from the
beatings and starvation inflicted by an
older sister in their little shack in the
hills of Breckenridge county. How she
fed from the cruel elder sister, min
gled with. % deaf and dumb waits
gathered from the remote settlements
and for. three months guarded her
tongue against betraying her presence,
was disclosed when the child unwit-
tingly uttered q few words in the din
ing room of the deaf and dumb school
at Danville.
An agent from the deaf and dumb
asylum had reached Irvington with %
boys and girls. Mary mingled with
them, nndetected until the conductor
found only % tickets for "a children.
The agent was puzzled. There was
no use asking has wards any ques-
tons; they could not answer; and
Mary did not speak He finally paid
the extra fare and gave it up; as q
mystery.
Then, for three month Mary went
through the drills In lip reading and
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Proud Penasse i

n ENASSE, MINI. Proud of its re-
i Gently established post Office which
has the distinction Of being the farth-
est north in the United States, this
little hamlet of $50 inhabitants re
ceives mail once week.
Composed of several townships of
mainland and many small islands, and
separated from Minnesota by the Lake
OF the Woods on the south, it is nee
essary to employ horse and sleigh
.freighters to transport the post in
winter During the summer months a
motor boat will be used.
Two days to town, q 24-hour sojourn
there, and two more days for the re-
turn trip is the schedule of the mail
and freight carrier, who augments his
load with a cargo each way.
Situated about 80 miles north of
latitude 40 degrees, which for the most
part marks the northern boundary of
the United States in the West, Penasse
lies at the furthermost end of North
west Angle, which, incidentally, is the
most northerly point In the country.
Lake Of the Woods, which forms a
portion of sMinnesota's northern ex-
tremity, and the Canadian province Of
Manitoba form the Angles southern
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

The Mississippi Valley association has been formed draw the people
the states the
medium through which
all Today there 50o0ooo people the region great
valley There great cities factories kind and there
equipment of practically enterprise
CURED That this will be sufficient
development evidenced the fact that population
OF onea the voting strength the entire
My state Illinois investing
ing locks and nnoo channel connecting
Mississippi and before long all the ports the Lakes
Chicago, will be moving freight by shpd New
Orleans
The transportation line of low north
SOUTH not east and west The Mississippi Valley devoting
of its attention obstacles
that been the
Of the east and route, andit It'll succeeding
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

HHICAGO.- Judge Joseph Sabatn,
~ sitting in his black robes in the
Superior court, saw in happy retrospect
ton the panorama of his own married
life pass before his eyes, The thought
made him plead the case before him
but he lost.
Come to the judicial bar were Will
liam Cooley, Jr..,s and the erstwhiie
Vera sSaas, each eighteen years old.
William, son Of WI Cooley Of 1859
East SEVENTEEN street, attends the
University of Chicago Vera is stu
dent ait Hyde Park high school. Last
month they eloped to Kankakee and
were married. Their parents objected
and demanded an annulment
your honor, the, whole thing was
just askid stunt" the elder Cooley
said. Both played hockey from school
the morning they were married. They
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

'THAYER, KAN. The woman gov
eminent Il IS town, swept into
power at the recent municipal selec-
ton, promises Thayer 'businesslike,'
forward-loo king administratio !" butts
not announcing any famboy ant prom.
fses of reform. The entire women's
ticket-mayor police Judge and Ave
councitWomer-was elected by a four
to-one vote over the mems ticket. This
is the only town In the state which
can boast woman mayor.
I'VE have no campaign pledges to
fulfill; we made no pledges, for we
We're drafted for the nominations" as
serted Mrs. A. a. Forrest, the new
mayor. However, we intend to serve
with all our hearts and trust, that
we will produce results, rather than
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Judge Obeys the Law, But With Regret

came home and never lived together. ,,
The judges eyes half closed. In
revery he saw young Joe SABBATH, say
ing the brief II will" No black robe
clothed him then, no judicial dignity
all he had was a future and bride,
He turned to the youthful couple.
DO you love each other?''
William and Vera nodded their
heads emphatically. His honor turned
to their parents
1t seems to me they are we'll suited
to each other" he said quietly. ''Jn
view of this fact do you think they
should be separated?'
"Certainly," replied one father. II
had to wait till / was twenty-one to
marry"
The judge-lawyer pro tenn pleading
in his own courtroom-then sprang
his strongest argument
swell, /. didn't wait" said his hon
or. II was married when / was eight
cen. and I have never regretted it."
The argument failed Vera, sue
cumbing to parental pressure, said she
would wait till she was twenty-one.
His honor picked up a pen. His
eyes were wistful
III don't like to separate YOU" he
said, "but the law requires me to-
He signed the annulment.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

From frsthand knowledge the personal
the who laid down their lives the Argnne challenge
men often gb that the American people
and tending toward paganism
AS senior chaplain the division f. handled all the
private belongings Of the 1900 soldiers the
days fighting the Argonne
kits found either cuc scapua prayer book among
the things for which the they greatest their
battle equipment
These all of hen perfectly Americans represents
cut OF the people of this nation among the
few things permitted them faith
Their faith significant fact for to build today
stripped OF all the things will still
the most needed thing our lives.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Need and Place for Safety Movement
in American Industrial Life.
By L. W. WALLACE, Society of Industrial Engineers

Of the best pieces accomplished in recent
the physical of labor has
safety advisers The safety dollars
and thousands of human lives outstanding
systematic organization accomplish.
However welfare have been exploited however badly
died. however disked there unquesonab still place for
it American industrial commercial life
sop failure wages Justly due is
paternaism it dangerous If
enty fair and full wagef giving justly due
guided by the sinrest ctiyes and
kindness and cordia it viii result
maintaining high morale better moral and
worker and his family
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Ihayer, Kan, Is Out of The lack Oake

promises. This town, like many small
towns our popui d Il Il on was only JJSsSS
IN the last census was suffering from
ennui The women Of the town through
the women's clubs have been trying to
do things for the town, and have sue
'ceeded TO some extent. However,
believe we will be In position to do
much more now that we have an en-
tire corps Of city officials In entire
sympathy with these efforts.
g. Neither myself nor any of my as
.sociates was consulted In regard to the
nomination. II was conferred on us
by those who stand for a progressive
policy, and they manufactured the slo-
gan of the campaign Get Tnayer out
of the jack-oaks stage and Vote for
the women; 1t means clean town
Eve shall try to give the city a
businesslike, forward looking admins
tration. just what our program will
be cannot say until we have met and
formulated one"
Heretofore the "city fathers have
been for the most part aged men. The
mems ticket in the recent campaign,
was dubbed "the jack-oaks ticket due
to the fact that all Of the candidates
We're men past sixty-fiye years
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

sound ejaculation courses at the
school. Never once by sound or sign
did she reveal her ability to hear and
speak.
At the noon meal the teacher was
startled to hear a little girl speak.
Please, teacher, can I have some
more water?"
Mary, realizing what she had done,
bent her head and continued eating
as did the rest of the unhearing chill
dren at the table. Finally, she burst
into, tears, and told the teacher it was
she who had spoken. The authorities,
fearing the effect Of living among the
speeches. pupils, have sent her to the
Kentucky childrens home.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
! arthest North /"

and western boundaries, respectively.
AS a geographical fact, the Angle is
more part of Canada than the Uni
ted States. This portion Of the
Gopher state on the map is shown as
continuation Of the same stretch of
territory as eastern Manitoba, the line
of demarcation placing the section sur
rounded by Lake of the Woods under
the jurisdiction of Minnesota.
One of the earliest settlements Of
white men, the inhabitants number less
than 200, which includes many Indi-
ans.
Although far away from large towns
and cities Penasse nevertheless boasts
OF school, even though it houses but
seven students. ,ss s
Four small stores make up the bust
ness enterprises.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
usefuI knockina,
Knew vghAt at,e Wa DORM

Photoplay Writer But look herei
This character Is Supposed to be 4
very homely man, and you have cast
for that part the hand somegt man Ii 4
your company. IA 81 ss SSS5s ss
Director Oh, he'll beS homely
enough when the cameraman and tho
developer get through wi TIL him. You
see, he's engaged to the star, and Moth
those boys are in love with her. Easu
Fun.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Confused Proprieties.

rs it proper to be seen at a riskay
musical entertainment? inquired the
young lady from select small town,
"Oh, yes" replied 1iss Cayenne.
But remember that it is highly i'm.
polite to describe In writing or con.
versation all the things you happen
to see or hear"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
The Law ct Compensation.
My son, beware the cares that Turk
In a dishonest furry.
A CRATER doesn't do much work
But how he has to Ho.:,.
Dubious Outlook.

"Ho's's the enrolment this YEAR,"
The worst ! ever saw" said the
athletic instructor. I'm afraid this
college is going to pot
''Indeed?"
"Why, l haven't enough material
on hand to make a varsity eleven,
much less a respectable scrub team
for practice work. Birmingham Age.
Herald.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Precocious.

Flatbush--Do you know when baby
begins to think?
Bensonhurst-Why, sure.
Well, when?
Bensonhurst-Min began to think
that 1 ought to walk the floor with
him the first week he arrived in the
house. 5ssY
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Reason Enpuuii.

why did you discharge your head
waiter?' ssl .S s
ss''A movie star came in the other
day. and he didn't seat him near tie
window. Film Fun.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
All Very Modern.

you certainly have modern fiat"
"Yes-disappearing beds. hidden
telephone, camoufiaged gas range, a
folding up typewriter desk, for my
study, nothing conspicuous
"Ah, see"
And when collector calls we even
disappear ourselves"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

answer them attitude ii he man a. IKE ~
ward Europe has gradually become retrospe
i've questioning Practically he it justified conten
the allies should treated
common expense tic var
= respect OF those world which its people played
part helping to win for their
the spirit and wording of the controversy
disposition Of the formerly German dispute about
the Island Of Yap etc.
In order to be pdsposed toward those on
ca part which indispensable satisfactory
and toward that comprehensive and broad
saon calls for will have become affected
OF an attitude and condition nearly
approaching than him the existing things those
lions which he believed the American nation
realize when 1t set its crusade Europe spring
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Propin1Iquity,..

First Girl wouldn't trust that
man as far as the end of my nose.
Second Girl-That's too far to trust
any man. ss s5a 81.
Third Girl-1'oo near. You mean.
Judge.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Probably That's II.

Your new maid is very pretty
my husband doesn't think so.,'
You mean he's wise enough to say
ne doesn't think SO. y Louisville Colr
ler-Jonrnal.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Surprising.

Its surprising"
What is?'
How many bad things the neigh
bors' children do which their parents
are sure they wouldn't do"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Lavish spender.

DO you hear from your son at col
lege?"
early and often,' said Mr.. Grab.
coin grimly
''How is he progressing?''
We'll, if he were not under age ia
say he was travelling rapidly toward
bankruptcy" - Birmingham Age-Her
aid.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Not the Kind for Prasent cri

Not the Kind for Present Crisis.
No. said old Mr.. subbubs, Il can't
say that ] approve of your match with
that city young, man."
But, father, he has such fine ge-
c.; tree. .
What good is that? If it was pine
or hickory we might burn it, SEEM we
can't get any coal"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

Can't Get Away From 1t.
This book tells you how to econo.
mize."
DO need book to tell me ahat2"
''Huh?"
Economy is forced on me- i can't
get away from it.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
ACCOUNTED FOR

. LIST Students: | understand thai
there is great deal of Kicking on the
professors in regard to the compen-
sation they receive.
End Student: Avn! They're only
mad cause they can't write home to
their old man for more money.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
Common Incident.

THAT diner ever there must be hard
tofplease.'' $50
why so?" IS
He's called the head waiter halt
dozen times and demonstrated with
him. NJ 5f5 III
"Oh, he's merely trying to convince
the head waiter that he's a safe person
to be served drink. y Birmingham
Age-Herald. Isl
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
SSutsueon's Job.

Collectors Of customs. being con-
stantly on the watch for smugglars.
have certain demands which they re-
peat almost unconsc iously. Not long
ago tourist came ashore with q bad
" swollen cheek.
What have You there r. asked the
customs officer, pointing to the swell
ing.
' An abscess, sir, was the reply.
II Well" said the officer, impatiently.
open 1t, please. Boston Transcript.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
our Share.

We can't all smoke high priced cigars
Or own a Limousine,
But we can all collect the bands
And smell the gasoline.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

Views Of the Man il the Street 81 war
Debts and Other Matters
By OTTO II. KAHN ii London Time.

America went into the war wholly 81 her ov1
q Tree vii The spos, and the only spoils, which
America asked for and waa Is uproo1
the poison growth Of Prussianism, is make q. end
Ct war q ar IS humanity possible and 70 bring about
saner worthier and nobler state III The world.
Has the expectation been realized Il? HIS ahy.
thing been done except the ana clmber
some Of the League 81 Nations Is estab.
isl an era Of lasting peace and rule 81
fairness and Justice rs ask these onest;ons ;s SIS
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

"AW, it's such fun to hear q college
professor converse In gurgles.,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02

He: Don't you think we could
marry on my salary?
She: Yes, but could we stay mar
ried?
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-02
She Is Amused.

Nov you know that you, a jazz {
baby, never intend TO marry Al college
professor III ss
Maybe not.
Then why let him make love to-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-05-20
MILLIONS AND MORALITY.

Almost as regularly as ~clockworl
we read In the daily press where some
millionaire is suing his wife for divorce
or In being sued himself, or both.
Generally there follows a mass OF
moral filth that is amazing and al
most beyond belief. Like dirty linen,
1t all comes out in the wash, but un'
like the linen, the principals can hard
ly lay claims to purity rs u result OF
their legal bath.
This is a queer world.
As long as we are poor we are able
to live comparatively decent lives,
But let great wealth come our way
and we Immediately begin to yearn for
the vices and friyolities 1t will buy.
1t would be far better for the human
race If we were to forego . majority
OF the pleasures Of wealth and re
tain the responsibility that Is inner
ant In mankind in the days Of his
poverty.
Millions and Morality do not always
harmonic.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-05-20
CROSSROADS OF MANHOOD.

Young men budding into manhood
should remember that 1t Is Just n
easy to 60 straight rs IL is to Do crook
ed. There Is everything to gain BY
going straight and everything to LOSE
by being crooked.
Parental influence has It's effect
but a youth approaching the cross
roads Of manhood makes his owr
choice as he enters the great maels
torn Of life. He has reached the ags
of self determination and Is resentfu
OF interference with his desires.
At this age 1t is well fer him to re
member that the man who Is success
full and honored today Is the one who
chose the straight path and denied
himself the fictitious indulgencies oil
youth, while the one who is withou,
honor and without fortune followed
the gilded wlll-o'-the-wisp to the de-
struction Of his manhood and hi,
hopes.
There Is nc middle Of the road course
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-05-20
PEACOCK A DiGNlFlED LOVER
Elaborate Showing Of" a TrifIe Ab-
surd, but Nature Gives Him
Wonderful Adornment.

During the breeding season 1t is diff
ncult to find two male ruffs identical
In coloring, individuals differing to an
extraordinary degree, the ruff from
which the bird gets its name itself
varying astonishingly from speckled
white to brown or golden chestnut.
The elaborate showing-off of the male
before his charmer appears comically
absurd, less dignified even than the
counting antics Of the fiddler crab
who frantically waves aloft his enor-
mously developed right claw to attract
the attention Of the female OF his
choice. AS a dignifed lover the pea
COCK ranks high. At first glance II
would appear that the coloring OF the
bird has defeated by Its splendor it's
real purpose. But the jungle is the
peacock's home; the jungle is green
ana so is the main coloring of the pea
cock! The peahen has learned to look
for and approve Of magnificent deco
rations In her mate. The "eyes" of
the tail have in this way through gen.
erations become evolved, probably In
the first place from mere spots OF
formless color.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-05-20
PLEASANT VALLEY ITEMS.
VIM. Bauman has planted his corn.
liver and Mons Week were home Sun

VIM. Bauman has planted his corn,
liver and Mons Week were home Sun
day.
We have been to busy to get any
items lately.
Owns the War is doing more farm
ing than usual.
r. Week called at Helleksons Mon
day to get the lister.
Mrs. VIM. Bauman called at Gill.
lands, Sunday a week ago.
Homes Thompson is very anxious
for his meals. Wonder whyP
Mons Week went back to work on
his fathers homestead, Tuesday.
Mrs. Simpkins called at thu Week
home the fore part Of the week.
Lessy Csipkes called at Weeks and
her uncles place Wednesday after
school.
We have a new neighbor between
here and Wood. They are breaking
considerable.
Ed Hellekson is doing some break
ing on the quarter south OF their
place that he has rented.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fetch called az Weeks
on business. Mrs. Fetch having COM
pletsd the term OF school at Cody.
j. e. Ellis called at Baumans the
other day. He Is breaking consider
able new land on his homestead the
old Jacob Ellis place.
On May lst France started To paw
premiums on three or more children.
up TO $50 fancs for the No 10. Wei
we may get to that by and by IL our
children must go to school every day
until II years old. We believe in edu
cation, but believe our children should
learn to work and earn a living before
that.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-05-20
HOME SERVICE FOR
EVERYBODY IN NEED

Do you know what the present day
Home Service of the American Red
Cross Isl
Many people do not know that, be-
sides completing the work for ex-serv-
Ice men, especially the disabled, II pro.
vides the same neighborly service to
families in general that 1t formerly
gave families Of soldiers, sailors and
marines.
"Home Service covers a wide and
varied field" says Frederick G. Nun.
roe, general manager Of the American
Red Cross. ut gives aid to families
In solving such problems as budget
planning, marketing, tidlng ove times
Of financial stress, keeping children In
school, helping crippled children, wild
owed and deserted mothers, children
backward In school and children In
conflict with the laws. 1t renders serv.
Ice to the homeless and transient, to
the illiterate, to tenement jewellers, to
the unemployed, and gives friendly as
sistance and advice to foreign speak
ing groups"
In addition to helping families in
the solution Of their own problems,
Home Service helps In strengthening
the weak spots In the social life Of
communities. It joins hands with 9th.
ers to make communities safer,
healthier and happier.
N Organizing action along lines In
which the community is already inter
ested In one Of the objects Of Home
Service. 1t has established community
meetings, patriotic celebrations, pag-
eants and plcnics. Rest rooms, recre-
alton facilities, play supervisors and
moving pictures have been provided.
Through Home Service other agencies
are Influenced to bring about improved
commercial amusements and better
school facilities and to promote travel
Ing libraries as well as to secure coun.
ty agricultural and home demonstra.
ton agents.
IL you need assistance at any time,
90 to the secretary Of the nearest Red
Cross chapter and describe the situa-
ton. Your confidence will be sacredly
respected and every possible effort will
be made to aid you.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-05-20

The American farmer Is now re
ceiving from ten twelve cents a dozen
for his eggs. This is the lowest price
he has received for his henfruit for
some years. We noticed In an Aber-
deem paper the other day, where a
trainload Of eggs, canned, dried and
In the shell-were passing through that
place about once a week from China
and japan enroute to the eastern
markets. That probably explains the
low price the farmer is getting for
his eggs to some extent. Yet we are
solicited, begged and importuned to
contribute to the relief OF the famine
stricken In the flowery kingdom, and
ALLOW our country to be flooded with
cheap and inferior eggs TO the detri-
ment OF the American poultryman.
Yes, It's certainly funny when one
stops and thinks Of the matter.