The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-06-17
GRO? %P4OsPEcTs aOob
RAINFALL IN ALL SECTIONS OF
SOUTH DAKOTA HAS
BEEN AMPLE.

The crop indications over the state
are holding up to earlier forecasts, and
the small grain outlook is good. The
southern part Of the state does not APP
pear to have much lead over the
northern in maturity. a number Of
fields Of winter rye over the northern
half being well headed out, and in
some fields with d growth as high as
the wire fences surrounding the fields.
Other small grain is showing good
progress. Corn is farther along in the
southern part of the state than the
northern, cultivation being under way
in the south in some of the earlier
planted fields, while in the north the
planting is yet under way, but being
rushed The rainfall has been ample
all over the state, but heavier from a
line across the center of the state from
east and west, toward the south, than
north Of that line, but there is no
shortage of moisture in any section.
The breaking plcws are busy in the
central and western parts Of the state
turning over new acreage, and the flax
sowing on this new ground will be
pushed during June.
A story is being told to the effect
that the common blackbirds in one
vicinity are becoming destructive to
young chicks. They have : been
watched in several instances and have
been caught "red handed" as it were.
killing and carrying off the small
chicks from the hen yards of the town,
which they frequent to pick up a liv-
ing with less exertion than would be
required in getting %sustenance In the
fields.
The American Legion posts Of Doug
las and Charles Mix counties are max
ing plans for a joint meeting to be held
at Bass Beach park, the South Da-
kota Fairgrounds on the north shore
of Lake Andes. on June %. The plan
is to invite Governor McMaster and
State Commander Of the American
Legion, Fred B. Ray. to make addresses
in regard to the state soldiers bonus
and explain how the same is to be
paid.
The federal government has notified
those who have purchased lands in the
northwestern part of the state whether
directly from the government or from
the Indians that on account Of financ-
ial conditions they will be given a year
Of time in which to make the necessary
payments, provided they pay the in
terest for that time. This will mean a
relief to many purchasers, as the inter-
est payments are such that they can
be met, but to make payments Of the
purchase amounts due would be prac-
tically an impossibility for many.
Senator Thomas Sterling. former
dean Of the college of law, University
of South Dakota, will deliver the ad-
dress at the annual commencement OF
the university, June 20. This year
marks the twentieth anniversary of
the college of law. which has recently
taken steps to be organized as a school
Of law.
Percy Hauser. of Salem. found guilty
several months e on the charge of
uttuSNtIik q IiClEIlDOI WOIIdu WIlOiI lie
had taken in his automobile under
some pretense Of sickness. was SEN
fenced to a life term at hard labor in
the state penitentiary.
What was likely the largest mortgage
ever recorded in the state was filed
with the secretary of state, in a mort
gage Of $1O3, 100000, given by the
Great Northern railway company to
the First National bank, of New
York City.
One OF the novel features Of the
Midwest Stampede" which is the
name given the three days. celebration
that begins in Hot Springs July A. will
be the endurance race from Buffalo
Gap to Hot Springs, for a purse OF
$500.
Steady progress Is being made by
the "sand-hOgs" In e%xcavating the
black clay encountered ait the. site of
pier No. 2 OF the Meridian highway
bridge, which IS being constructed
across the Missouri river at Yank+on.
Governor McNIaster has reappointed
"A. w. Ewert, of Pierre, as a member
and treasurer Of the state rural credits
commission.
Laura Sheppard, IL, daughter Of
Otis Sheppard, was drowned In Cody
lake. about v miles southwest of
washington Springs.
Eight more instructors have been
added to the teaching staff OF Huron
college summer school.
Friday. June 10. will be the Both
annual commencement of Yankton col
lege. :
It Is expected that Brown county
will have 4 truant officer after July I.
The Gillette district west Of the
Back Hills has a burning coal mine.
and as a result there Is considerable
excitement among the ranchers and
others OF that vicinity.
One Of the big events OF the year
will take place at Midland on June %.
when "Old timers" will gather In a