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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-10-05

change, of which he was not a mem
Der. Lindsay got about $500, 900 from
fewer than 20 women and a h~alf-dozen
men before he was arrested, one
woman had determined TO have him
arrested after he had taken her money,
iewelry and stocks, but instead he per
suaded her to sell her valuable Chi
huahua dogs to obtain more money
for him. Another of his victims was
Mrs. Lillian n. Duke, divorced wife
of a millionaire tobacco manufacturer.
She charged that Lindsay got $4,000
from her.
1t is not these rich women, and
some rich men, whom the swindlers
victimiZe, hat concerns me. 1t is
the great army of honest, hard-work-
ing men and women who take the
lutte family nest egg, the money
saved for a rainy day or for a home,
and who, because they are honest and
unsuspicious, put is in the hands Of
swindlers. They aren't to blame.
We're to blame, the rest Of us, farm
ers, bankers, ministers, merchants,
editors, congressman, who sit idly by
and see these gigantic frauds perpe-
trated year after year.
What is the remedy more law?
No, not to a great extent. Right
now the federal courts are cluttered
up with $50 stock-swindling cases i'll
voIying $40, OH, 600 and STA persons
arrested or indicted. And that is only
a small fraction Of the stock swindling
cases; most of them never get into
court. Probably there should be a
strengthening Of the law here and
there. But the greatest remedy must
come from a universal educational
campaign. More effective national
laws against s~windling are needed, but
more effective still will be an active
public opinion, which can and will
abolish stock ~swindling and wildcat
financing just as effectively as it abol-
ished piracy and privateering.
| have spoken chiefly Of the fraud
ulent stock schemes. In addition this
class Of investors annually lose one
to two billion dollars in wildcat in.
vestments, such as oil stocks, straight
out CANDLES, that may be legally hon
est but which rarely have the shadow
OF a chance of paying out. The one
half billion dollars of straight loot and
the billion tn two billions in wildcat
investments can eventually be headed
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HOBO A

The State college celebration, Hobo
Day, has developed into an event that
IS more widely known than any event
Of a similar character in the whole
United States. 1t is doubtful if the
founders Of the day ever dreamt Of
the great future Importance Of the
day. During the last few years it has
advertised State college and Brookings
far and near. And yet the celebration
is still in its infancy. 1t will be twice
as big this year as it was last, and
what it viii be five or ten years from
now, imagination fails us.
We doubt if the people of Bookings
fully appreciate the value Hobo Day
has for this city. The fact that Hobo
Day and Bookings is on the tongues
Of tens Of thousands Of people within
q radius Of $50 10 200 miles from here,
that thousands more are eagerly plan
ming on coming and thousands
would like 10 come, that motion pic
lures Of the event are shown in prac-
tically every city and town in the
United States through the news reels,
al these facts combine 10 give Brook
ings advertising that cannot be mea-
sured in dollars and cents. 1t is the
very best type Of advertising, for it
places Byoosings al once in their mind
as a college town and a great educa.
tional center. Educational opportuni-
ties bring new residents to a town
better than any other inducement that
could be made.
Just as an example Of how inter
ested people are in Hobo Day, let us
cite the instance OF the Kiwanis club
Of Sioux City, Iowa, who at their last
meeting stated that twenty-five of their
members were driving up to Brook
ings 10 take in the Hobo Day celebra-
ton. These were all prominent bust
ness men of Sioux City, with a mul-
tiplicity Of affairs to attend, but they
are coming up to see Hobo Day. Some
thing new and different, something
worthwhile.
Citizens of Brookings can well af-
ford TO join with the students and
make equal efforts with them to help
bring a large crowd to Bookings and
then entertain them properly when
they are here. Many special arrange
ment will be necessary to feed and
entertain a crowd OF ten thousand
people or perhaps fifteen or twenty
thousand. Let's lend a hano 70 tho
college.
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AM POSITION

Sioux City Journal-The proof that
the United States has become a world
power is so convincing h a everyone
now recognizes Americas new posi-
ton: but there seems to be a differ
encce Of opinion as to the quality or
service the nation will be called upon
to give. Mai. Gen. Bell, speaking at
Mitchell, s. D., considers it is impos-
sible, in the event OF another European
war, for the United States to stay out.
other to the effect that the nation
should devote itself to preparedness
for war. America" he declared, is
no longer a hermit nation" and can
not overlook the new troubles in Eu-
rope"
The Journal long ago recognized
Americas new position, and admitted
that this country always will be af-
fected bv changing European condi-
lions, responding alike to troubles or
successes Of the old world. That sen
s%itiveness is a part of world trade and
OF world politics. What one nation
or set Of nations may do is sure to af-
feet in some way or other every other
nation. Therefore, it is impossible for
the United States to pursue a way un.
disturbed by European Developments,
remaining meanwhile Indifferent to
them. notwithstanding that admis-
-. - H.. A. 49, g..
that this country is a great world
power, it IS Still possible to insist that
a better way Of understanding the APP
pliCation OF American influence is at
hand, America has only to answer the
question: Shall the strength Of the
United States as a world power be eX-
erted as by force Of arms for the crea-
ton OF evil and distress. or be mani
tested through moral influence and
altruism for the development Of trade,
the PRONUNCIATION of peace and the up
building of a better civilization?
Americans have been trying for
many years 10 let the rest Of the world
understand that this country wants
nothing of conquest, Of victory by
force Of arms in an unjust conflict, of
a trade advantage by unfair methods
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CONGRESS AND NATION UNHAPPY

Philadelphia Public Ledger: Alto
gether, Congress and the nation both
have had an unhappy time of it. 1t is
the truth that this congress has been
an anxiety to the nation and congress
has been full of anxieties as to what
the country was thinking about con
CESS. There was uneasiness as to what
the lawmakers would do or fail to do
about tax revision. While the senate
was scanning the conference treaties
the country was nervous. The whole
nation has marked time in some fear
n trembling while congress has pull
ed and hauled at a tariff that at last
has been launched in troubled waters.
The Sixty-seventh congress will not
stand high in legislative history. 1t is
a fact that most Americans are glad to
see it on its way home to do the usual
"n-year explaining and political fence
fixing.
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PROFITABLE REVENGE ON COAL
MEN

Chicago Tribune: The high cost of
coal may make us hot, but not hot
enough TO counterfeit a northeast wind.
We may get up a high pressure of
steam in an attack upon coal operators
who are saddling us with more than
the cost Of a strike which they settled
after their winter market was assured,
but it is not the sort of steam to run a
factory. Whether we like it or not
We shall pay exorbitant prices for coal
this winter. Revenge would be sweet.
1t would be just. But how is a man
to refuse to buy coal and SO spite the
profiteers when he is cold? According
TO a writer in a trade magazine there
is a way. He says we can save 43 per
cent OF our domestic coal consumption
by proper firing. II that is correct it
offers the way to revenge upon the
coal profiteers and at the same time
keeps money in u pockets. We can
pay 20 per cent more for coal if we
burn 40 per cent less and still save
money and keep warm and strike a
blow at the ~lmpudence of the coal OPP
orators. The secret, according to Jas.
S. Stevens, writing in the American
Artisan and Hardware Record, is to
bank the fire hat it will burn con
stantly from one side, eating into the
coal regularly and burning in blue
flame the gas which appears as black
smoke If it goes up the chimney an
burned.
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q a
RUDE RURAL RHYMES
Hairy Vetch

fia' ~
In the pleasant summer weather,
rye and vetch grew green together. A
boy came over hills and hollows saw
the vetch and spoke as follows: Fun
ny little purple pea, what car you do
for me? / see you twining in the rye,
where it stands head high; see your
lacy leaves grow, pretty purple posies
blow. what's your use, / want to
known" my beauty would be some
excuse, had my vine no other use,
smiling at you from the rye as you
wander barefoot by. But | have other
uses; root nitrogen my best excuse is
Plow us under and entomb us, rye ano
I will give you humus. In your Held OF
garden plot, bury us and let us rot
with a little longer stay, moved IN
June and slowed away, we MAKE
mighty tasty hay. We grow well III
falls and springs; guess we have oui
place, by jings. in the general scheme
things" Once a better brad than
wrote Of coming through the rye. so !
make this rhyming sketch In honor o.
rye's chum, the vetch.
bob ADAMS
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ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Peonies and iris may be planted now
in good garden soil.
Green tomatoes may be picked just
before frost and stored in a moderate
ly warm place. Many Of them will
ripen and be of fair quality.
Don't forget to take up a plant or
two of parsley to grow in the kitchen
window owe winter. Mint may also
be grown in pots or window boxes.
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off by but one characterization. If
pulpit, press, government and legiti-
mate business will undertake the job,
swindling as one Of our profitable in
dustries can be abolished. But law
alone won't do il.
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Plant bulbs now for next springs
towering. Any good well drained gar
den soil will do for outdoor bulbs.
Plant hyacinths and daffodils for fore
ing in the house for spring flowers.
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SAVE SUCKERS SAYS SENATOR

Continued from page u
those complaints, II was said. were
from poor losers. whining, amateur
gamblers who had taken chances on
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-03
Normal School Notes

Indiana State Normal School, Terre
Haute, Ind. March 3.
DR. and Mrs w. w. Parsons have gone
to Florida to spend a vacation OF one
month
An expert from Purdue University made
a survey Of the physical plant Of the Nor
nal School The report will be made to
the Governor of Indiana and win be
available laterJ
A committee of the faculty. cofnnosad
Of Professors Macken, Roll and Laubach
has been appointed So make a study of
courses Of study in frst-class schools
for the training of teachers.
The next meeting Of the board Of trus-
tees of the Normal School, like the last
win be held at the home Of one OF its
members w. G. Ball, Of Terre Haute
elsewhere.
The Rev Mr.. Richmond. formerly pas
tor of the Central Presbyterian Church
and recently pastor Of a church I'm Man
fla. ?. l.; spoke in chaper Monday on his
observa lions in the Far East
Preliminary details connected with the
building provided for by the recent gift
taking form. science building at the
Eastern Division will he built first.
Arrangements have been made for DR.
W. II. McKane, of the State board Of
health, to speak at the Normal School
Later NJ. F.. Foley Of Indianapolis, will
address the school.
The following members Of the faculty
attended the recent meeting of the n b.
A. in Chicago: President Hines, Profes-
sors Tilson. WcBrien. Welborn. Higgins
Mrs. Phillirs, Mrs. Burford Misses
Muchmore, Hunsueker, Irons and Ken
nedy Miss CliPEIe of the Eastern Di-
vision also attended the meeting.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-03
CANNED FOOD
WEEK MARCH 1-8
Var PrOUes Popular Idea All
Wrong.

March 1 to S is national canned food
week. indianapolis is laying great stress
in this line to Interest the housewife in
canned goods. Special bargains and gifts
are being made through the local whole
sale dealers. 1t has been thought canned
goods were only for winter use. Rut the
war taught Us all foods can be canned
and used to the same advantage as the
green foods" Indiana ranks second
for using the largest supply Of canned
foods this last year. and first for the
best tomatoes produced.
This campaign is being carried on to
Illustrate the best and wisest use Of
canned goods. One hundred thirty five
displays have been used IN the downtown
show windows. to show the different
kinds of foods canned. Some Of the 10
cal grocers have set table with a COM
plete meal in the window.
good dinner for Friday of canned
foods might be: Soup, salmon, tuna or
sardines, hominy, peas or sweet potatoes.
a can Of pumpkin for pie or a can Of
frHt for dessert. The city committee
for this campaign is A f. Coddington.
NJ. z. Shreeve. George Griffin. The ad-
vertising committee, Paul Stanton, Green
wood; Charles Ruschaubt, Indianapolis !:
George Van Camp, westfield; George
Grlfin. Indianapolis; W. c. Bierhauss
VfncenBes; n. B. McNfahn, Anderson; r
Z. Francis, Indianapolis.
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CHAPTER VIII-Continued

"Tha. will be al, Frank" he said at
last Grand Central, o'clock. BY the
way, send some one along who knows
me. Send Ben All right, good-by."
As he passed through Miss Ellis room
an hour later, he looked like a different
man; head thrown back, shoulders erect,
and a CLEAN that was almost a smile In
his eyes. He had dallied with dan
gerous matter because he felt sensitive
on DIS account, but now he was like
war horse that scents battle. His COM
mon sense had returned, and with 1t the
undaunted courage that had furnishe1
his appellation Of "Whirlwind."
He felt so sure Of success that he
startled Miss Ellis almost ont OF her
wits by leaning across her desk as he
passed and speaking as though nothing
unusual had occurred, except that he had
suddenly grown confidential.
Tonight. Miss Ellis,' he said with as
surance. will decide who is going to
be Lady Banlster's second husband.
Whatever she decides. intend to whip
that sleek hound, Morell, within an inch
Of his life. or he'll whip me-"
Before Miss Ellis could get her breath
to answer; "Oh do be careful. Mr.. TIL
TOM the lawyer was out OF the room
and ringing the elevator bell.
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THlMBLEl THlMBLEt
By CONSTANCE CORNWALL

But I-don't want to appear selfish"
she protested.
"Don't think al out that, Di; my great
est pleasure is doing something for you;
so you mustn't feel you are putting any
burden upon me- he spoke fervently.
Di appeared to be looking straight
ahead, but she shot furtive glance at
the lawyer.
When you feel like telling me all
about it, just to relieve your mind and
see If old Larrykins can't straighten
things out in a jiffy,'' he said, trying not
to show Impotence, although he had
never felt so eager for information. He
deemed, however, there was no occasion
Tor quick action, as far as Di knew. She
was evidently more nervous than alarmed.
After a moments silence she dashed
away a few tears that had begun to drop
from her lashes and in the most Woe
| begone tones Imaginable said
Larry, Fiji is dead"
For second Larry looked mutely at
her, Surprise and joy made him want
to say: "Is that all 2" But it would
have seriously offended Di if he had. SO
he just stupidity echoed her words:
"'Fif is dead!"
Yes, she died this morning lat IL
o'clock" Di said tragieally.
WAS she sick long?" Larry asked,
mystihed
mo. And. furthermore, she has never
been sick since 1 have had her." Di ex-
planned.
Had she met with violence, or did
she seem to have eaten something that
disagreed with her? ?" Larry asked
II don't know" she returned slowly.
"As far as / can sees> she has no broken
bones"
Something in her tones made the
lawyer think that she had her suspicious.
IF Fiji has met with foul play, she
must have an enemy which seems hard
~ likely he said AS Di made no an
sser he went on:
1T is quite possible, however, that
some one had a motive for destroying
her"
Dl looked up quickly, but when she
her she avoided his gaze and repeated
In puzzled tones that she didn't know.
DO you suspect any one, Dir" Larry
ventured.
NO one that would like to mention
without proofs" she replied In the same
slow tones. what do you advise me
to do about It. Larry?"
"In this particular case, I would ad-
wise you to do nothing. Getting evil
dence is like a game Of hide-and seek
1t takes two 10 play It. When the per-
son who has the evidence finds that no
body is seeking 1t there will be no pur-
pose in hiding 1t. and we. shall soon find
he culprit, ~ there Is one.''
<To he Conunued.)
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PUSS IN BOOTS, JR.
By DAVID CORY.

By and by Tahy stopped stroking
Puss Junior, and said in a kindly voice:
We'll, my fine little cat. what can | do
for you?' Puss Junior didn't know JUST
what to answer. In fact, as he hadn't
come for anything, he couldn't think Of
anything to fit the question. But little
Tom Thumb, however. called over from
where he was sitting in tae Welshwom-
ans lap, that they had come TO call and
that they were strangers in town, travel
ing through on a journey of adventure
Did you hear what they sag about
me?" asked Taffy.
Yes, we did" replied Puss. but, some
how, I didn't believe it then; and I'm
very sure I don't believe it~now."
"Bless you for that" cried the little
Welsh woman, my Taffy is no thief.
There has been great mistake about 1t
ALL
: Yes, that there has" said Taffy, "but
how can l prove It? Someone with a red
beard stole the piece of beef from the
butcherman, and then they said 1t was /.
But was never near his place, nor did l
lay hands on meat or marrow bone"
At the moment there CAME a loud
knocking at the front door, and when
the little Welsh woman opened 1t, whom
should she find but the butcherman him
selfl Look what II have brought to
show you" he said, holding up false
red beard. Il found this today behind
barrel in nay shop. It's very like your
Tafy's beard" At this the little Welsh
woman opened her eyes very wide and
tried to speak, but she was so surprised
she couldn't.
Then the butcher went on to say that
perhaps the man who wore this beard was
the one who had stolen his beef And
then the little Welsh woman began to
cry very softly, and the big butcher, who
had very kind heart, said. Don't cry,
my good woman, don't think now your
Tafy stole the beef. and that's the rea-
son I've come all the way up here to
show you this beard. So you tell Taffy
that l shall tell everybody in town that
it wasn't he who stole my beef but some
thief who wore a red beard and then,
I'll show them what 1 found in my shop.
and that will prove what 1 say. Every
body will be glad to know that Taffy
isn't to blame"
AS soon as the butcher was gone, she
flew upstairs to tell Taffy the good news.
And it almost made Taffyl cry. If he
hadn't been man, he would have. But
it was hard work not to. just the same.
my head feels better already" he said
with a laugh that had a big catch in 1t.
"Take off the bandages, little woman.
I'll come down to supper and these two
small friends of ours shall spend the
night with us, for they have brought us
good luck today, that they have" And
in the next story you shall hear what
hapbened after that.-Copyright 1922
ITO BE COntinued.)
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CHAPTER TX.

when the automobile that took Larry
from the STATEN turned corner in the
road about mile from. the Richmond
home he saw a figure clothed in some
light color, leaning against the tall syca-
more tree at the end Of the lawn. He
wondered whether there were guests at
the house. but as the machine drew
nearer a closer view revealed Di, glazing
intently In his direction.
As he neared the place where she
stood he looked back, afraid to believe
that he was the object Of her scrutiny,
but there was no one else on the road.
This unwonted attention from his beloved
made the lawyers heart bear in way
that threa tened another attack Of foolish
ness. BY the time he reached her side,
however, he was outwardly cocl and in
wardly calm He dismissed the car, in
stead Of riding around TO the front Of the
house, and walked across the lawn with
DL
She had received him with a touch OF
the old sweet familiarity. not exactly in
words, but a slight meekuess OF voice
and fond clinging to his arm; also she
showed an inclination to prolong the
walk to the house He accommodated his
long strides to her short steps, but still
she told him nothing except that her
mother was III Utd :" I'M a htdAANhUF anu
Tom had gone to the city. To his In
quirv about Morel she returned that he
was out.
Larry was keenly conscious Of her pale
cheeks The seriousness around her mouth,
and the heaviness In her eyes that de-
noted tears. or loss of sleep. Plainly
something unusual was perplexing her;
hut he controlled his anxiety until she
saw fit to explain.
When they reached the door, Dl mo-
toned to a maid, standing just inside the
hall
Have you been in to see my mOther2"
she asked.
81 just looked in and she was still
sleeping" the girl said,
Don't disturb her" Di cautioned, "and
when my brother returns serve dinner
and. Helen" she called to the retreating
girls have Mr. Tilton's bag put in the
amber room"
The amber room, Tilton knew, was a
pretty suite situated between DIS and
her mothers, and was usually reserved
for special women guests. He had never
OCCUPIED It before The three rooms
were on the side Of the house that over
looked the road from the railroad, and
the sycamore Tree. The windows opened
on to a wide vernada, but they were not
Of the French style seen In SO many one
stored houses; they were built fully
three feet from the floor, and below the
windows comfortable lounges and chairs
were arranged on 5the yeranda.
The windows could not have conven-
iently been used for entry nor exit for
the rooms
let us stay outside until dinner
time."Df suggested and led the way to a
rustic bench in the middle of the lawn
that commanded a view of the northern
road. also the one to the station, and
both entrances to the house.
at was awfully nice Of you to come
Larry" Di began as soon as they were
seated. "Was the business you neglected
very Important"
"Not nearly as important as you are"
he said earnestly.
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APRICOT ROLL

Two cups flour, one-half teaspoon salt.
four teaspoons baking powder. two table
spoons butter or lard. three-fourths cup
thin cream, apricot marmalade.
Nix and sift -four, salt and baking
powder rub in butter with tips Of fin
gers. add cream gradually, use knife
for mixing, turn on well Toured board.
knead slightly and pat and roll to one
inch thickness. Spread with apricots
stewed and strained from their liquor
Reserve the latter and rub the fruit
througb-a PURGE strainer. sweeten both
to taste. Roll like a Jelly roll, press
edges together, place in buttered drip
ping pan and bake twenty-five minutes
in hot oven, basting three times with
the Iiquor-there should 'be one cup of
the latter Serve hot with whipped
sweetened and favored or hard sauce.