davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07
FISH SMOTHER UNDER THE ICE

Hundreds Of black bass and crap
DicS were found dead at DOG Ear lake
" parties from Winner who visited
he lake last Sunday. A number Of
he dead fish were brought to Winner
md were being exhibited here the
irst of the week. Several Of the bass
we're placed on the scales and some Of
hem weighed oven four pounds each.
Dog Ear lake was stocked with fish
i've years ago, and while thousands
If ~bullheads and small sunlish have
'een caught there during the last two
years, few bass have been caught, and
t was not known that they had grown
to the size shown in the frozen fish.
1t is thought the death Of the large
number of fish was caused by the
freezing of the lake and they were
hut off in one of the smaller parts
where they were unable to get air
md were smothered. 1t is claimed
by some that death was not due to
freezing but to a gas given off by the
moss and other vegetation in the lake.
When the lake is frozen over solidly
for a long time this gas cannot es.
ape but accumulates and finally
mothers the fish.
Although it is estimated that more
han a thousand fish were killed at
the lake this winter, it is thought that
he lake is still well stocked with fine
black bass and crappies, and there
promises to be good fishing there this
eason.-Winner Advocate.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07
sieping ~twenty-four.

Every youth thinks he'd like to
live in hotels, but You never hear any
body Dragging about. it who is forced
to live in hotels.
y nan may never know what is
good for him, but he never wants any
woman to tell him what she thinks
$ good for him.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

For Sale-240' acres of land 21a
miles southwest Of White River.
House and shed and other IMPROVE
ments, leased land adjoining. $3.50
per acre, $3.50 down, balance in easy
payments. Write II. c. NanNalkcn-
burgh. Deadwood, S. ID.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

Some say they get along with four
hours sleep, but there are men who
would confer a favor on humanity
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

For Sale-One 1920 Rock Island
tractor and n FSrdson tractor with
plows, all in good condition. Will
trade the Rock Island tractor for
horses. J. G.. Evers, Witten, S. ID. a.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

For Sale-Thirty head of bred sows
and gifts, ranging from 200 to 400
pounds. Same to farow in May.
Price $4,000 and up. Fred Matousek,
Wood, South Dakota.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07
School Warrant Call

The following school warrants Of
Wood School District No. l, are here
by called for payment. Interest ceas-
es April 10. All outstanding General
Fund warrants to and including No.
$50.
9-3 Mark Payne, Treasurer.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07
Summer School

Two six weeks terms beginning
June l3 and July "a, 1922. Many
courses, excellent equipment. State
College, Brookings. esp
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

For Sale-Avery tractor, size 1880
IN good condition. Will sell cheap.
The tractor is in Winner, S. d. Write
to +. j.. Burger, 1906 SO. 18th ST.,
Omaha, Ncb. esp
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

There are few things more I'M
PRACTICAL than a "practical" Joke.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

If Daniel Webster, famous American statesman, should, return "a
Washington looking for the shade tree under which he rested ar hs
nome there. he might be surprised to find it growing healthfuIIv n
another part OF town The tree, as shown in the picture. has been
moved over to the Lincoln Memorial Grounds for preservation and
given prominent place.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07
Nj: August Butte

A determination to live up to tive
letter of his responsibility ia caring
for his passengers is the reason sea-
plane-pilot Robert Moore lives to
tell OF a thrilling 5o-hour struggle
in the gulf stream off the Florida
coast, in which five pleasure seekers
from mld-westcrn states lost their
lives.
Mr. and Mrs. August Butte, Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Smith of Fan.
sas City, and Mrs. J. S.. Dickson Of
Memphis were those lost after a,
heroic effort against waves, storm
and exposure.
They were passengers on the sea-
plane Miss Miami" which made 40
minute trips between Miami, Fla,
and Bimini, West India Island.
When within three minutes of their
destination on Wednesday, a pro-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

Child innocence and child beauty are admired everywhere, be it in
home or movie. These four little beauties have just lett their home to
pose before the camera for French movie fans. They have. been
declared the four most beautiful children in Europe and the highest
salaried. Upper left, is Claudio Albert who won a $4,000 contest as,
the most beautiful child. Upper right, Lima LeLong; lower lett La
Petite Louise and lower right, Bebe LIienne.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07
Nj Lawrence Smith

peller blade broke, forcing the sea-
plane down.
The craft landed within a mile OF
q fishing boat, but, caught i'll the
gulf stream, it was carried north,
signals for help being UNDECIDED. One
OF the seaplane's pontoons sprang a
leak, and in the heavy sea the plane
was overturned. The passengers
were thrown into the sea. Moore
succeeded in getting Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. Butte back on top
the wreckagc, but Mrs Dickson and
Mr.. Bulte were lost.
Then stor'c3 tic battle against
wave and o-.5 H..gh cane in
the nigh ''a, .,. WEN /
from cN. .I~ 81. on
! thursday, Moore wa t,. day
by q passing fishing boat. ,rcd
to the Wrc,Easc. a~" rr
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-04-07

Mark Payne, Treasurer.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
HARDING vETOES SOLDIER BONUS; BILL RETURNED ID CONGRESS BECAUSE PLAN ID RAISE THE CASH |S NOT CARRIED

WASHINGTlON, Sept 19-Presi- dent Harding vetoed the soldiers bonus bill today, informing congress in written message that while he was in accord with the "avowed purpose" of the measure, he did not subscribe to it's provisions.
 The executives action was re- garded generally in Washington as making impossible a bonus for the world war veterans, at least for some time to come, as it appeared to be almost certain that the veto would be sustained by the senate. A vote row, with senate action to follow la ter in the day, or on Thursday.
 MT. Harding set forth number of reasons for returning the bill to the house without his approval. These included:
 Failure of congress to provide means of financing.
 That inevitably the bonus would mean increased taxation.
 That the legislation would wipe out everything thus far accomplished to reduce government expenditures.
 That peace bestowal on the ex- service men, was "a perversion or public fundsT and suggested that future defense is to be inspired by compensation, rather than conscious ness of duty to flag and country"
 That to add one-sixth of the total sum of the public debt, for distrlbu-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
THIRST KILLS 2-YEAR OLD BABE LOST.
 ON MESA DESERT

The little body, terribly lacerated by the thorns of the cholla cactus, the. ? year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. John c. Reeves, living IT miles west of Mesa on the Superior highway, was found dead last night on the desert, about mile and a half from the home. Death has been caused by thirst and exposure.
 Thirty-five men headed by sheriff Montgomery and including the fath- CT, searched all day. for the little one. Bloodhounds were about to hn put on the trail when the father found the little body about o'clock last night lying under mesquite bush. It was hurried to the Mesa hospital but the child was found to have been dead for some time
 With the 12 year old daughter of the Reeves, the little one left nome at 8:30 yesterday morning for a store about three miles away. When about half way to the store the little one complained of being tired. The elder one then left her, telling hel to remain there, while she hurried on to the store.
 Search Begins
 But when she returned to the spot the little one was not there After brief but unsuccessful search she hurried on home and informed tho mother, who immediately started ou to hunt the little one. She failing
 likewise to find the baby, returned 1 for the father who notified tho sheriff and a posse was immediately l formed.
 After an all day hunt over thu 1 desert by 35 men under the hot SUI 1 it was the father who found the 1it | tie body about o'clock last night The Reeves family have been liv
 ing on a ranch west of Mesa To
 about year. having taken it up al | homestead.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
NOMINEE HUNT SAYS
 HE FEELS GRAT|F|EO

George W. P. Hunt, Democratic nominee for the office of governor If Arizona, has issued statement on the result of the primary election Sept12. MT. Hunt says:
 'The vote cast in the primary elec tion indicates strong progressive tendency on the part of the elector ate. The remarkably heavy vote cast in the primary-which exceeded by several thousands the vote for head of the Democratic ticket in the presidential year of 1920-sug gests keen interest in the principles and candidates of the Democratic party and points to the election oi the entire Democratic ticket in the November elction.
 "The primary contest, while keen and waXed warm at times. has left united party which will sweep tht state in the coming election. My endeavor during the contest was tC refrain from any act that might ill jure the Democratic party. My op ponent, the Hon. Charles B. Ward conducted an able and clean cam paign.
 "Of course, | would not be human if I did not feel gratified over tho majority given me in the primary I did not desire to enter contest for any office this year, and it wa: with great deal of hesitation that I finally bowed to the will of m, friends and entered the race. Hay ing won the nomination I shall, O course, bend all my energy toward the success of the entire Democratic ticket. I believe that the people O Arizona are convinced that the cleo tion of the Democratic candidate: who were nominated in the primary Tuesday is necessary to insure thu future progress and prosperity of th' Democratic voters of Arizona, a! we'll as the progressive people gen orally.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
47 ENTOMBED MINERS FOUND OEAD;
 OVERCOME BY CAS- FUMES, MEN FIND GRAVE BEHIND UNCOMPL LIFTED BULKHEAD

unpon a, timber where the bodies lay. It said:
 ''3 a. m Gas is getting too strong. We are going to leave you-William Fessel,"
 Death had not come from starva- tion, but from gas fumes and it had come in the earliest days perhaps the earliest moments of the disaster, the note indicated. This was con flrmed by the condition of the bodies which were not emaciated but the position, which showed that the men had lain down side by side like bro- thers to die; and by the condition Of the second or inner bulkhead, which was but partially built.
 This bulkhead was loosely put up across the tunnel. It's timbers had gaping spaces between them, and it offerd absolutely no protection against noxious gas or smoke. Some at tempt had been made to fill up It's seams with loose earth from the bot tom of a nearby raise, but this again had not been carried through to completion.
 Climbed too High It is thought they were overcome while building the bulkhead.
 The men had climbed too high in the mine.
 This fact had caused their death
 It was possible by simple evidence to reconstruct the picture of what had happened.
 Working, as is known, on the 4,5or foot, 4,600-foot and 4,8OO-foot levels | they had ascended by manways or by ladders of the main shaft to the 4,350 foot level where the bodies were found.
 This climb of several hundred feet had taken many minutes. In the meantime, the drift became | filled with fumes from the shaft fire
 It was recalled that Clarence Brad shaw, shift boss, had smeIied smoxe at 12 o'clock midnight in the 4,3O0 i foot level which is only 150 feet above the level of the death crypt. The 1 4,350. too, must have been the early | container of much gas.
 The miners, under a 1eadershfI which will never be known, went a. far forward toward the shaft as the. could, and threw timber bulkheat across the drift with the furious speed of men who raced for life.
 To make it air-tight, they tore of every stitch of clothing and drov, the cloth garments into the crack
 that yesterday was found betweel the pieces of logging.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
Democratic Central Committee
 Will Meet Saturday Night

Owing to a conflict in dates as to the time of meeting of the Democra- tic County Central Committee, and the State Democratic Central Com mittee, provided for under the law to follow the late primary election, the meeting of the County Central Committee will be held at the "YP building in Clifton Saturday evening September 23rd at 8 o'clock, in stead of Tuesday next.
 Notices were sent out by the re- tiring Chairman Peter Riley and the retiring Secretary, L. F. Sweet ing to the newly elected precinct committeeman on Thursday of this week requesting their attendance at this meeting an Saturday night which is required to be held under the election laws.
 The agreement to hold these meet ings on Saturday night, owing to a conflict in the dates as fixed by the statutes, was reached at, joint meet ing of the Republican and Democra- tic State Committees held in Phoenix this week.
 The newly elected Democratic Precinct Committeeman in Greenlee county are as follows:
 Clifton Precinct No. 1-P. Riley, A. l.. Terry, John K. Chiffon. W. B. Kelly, o. J. Cotey, A. R.. Lynch.
 Clifton Precinct No. 2.-R. l.. Bailey, George Martin, S. V. Norte.
 Morenci-R. M. McDougall. F. c. Martin, George Smith, w. E. Lutz, L. J. Owen. Jesse Roscoe, Jr.
 Metcalf-W. J. Williams.
 Duncan-H. B. Lovett,. Jim Carter B. F. Billingsley.
 Guthrie-P. R. Van Bibber.
 York-W. D. Tucker. Sheldon-Sam R. Tilley.
 Franklin-Jas D. Wilkins.
 Blue-J. H. T. COsper. Eagle-T. P. Wilson
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22

tion among less than 5.000,000 of 110,000,O00 people, would undermine confidence on which the nations credit was builded and establish the precedent of distributing public funds whenever the proposal and the numbers affected make it politically appealing to do so.'
 Enough Debts Now
 That the $10,000, 0,000,o00 of matur- ing public debt in the next six years would be difficult to meet, without sdd:ng the complication of adIed borrowings on account of bonus.
 That the adjusted service certif. cate plan of payment, with it's bank and government loan provisions, was little less than a certified inability . of the government to pay and invited a practice of sacrifcial barter by the veterans.
 That the bonus would not diminish the obligation in the way of pensions to the world war veterans.
 Asserting that this obligation would "cost more billions than I venture to suggest" the president declared that a rational financial policy today is necessary to make tbe nation ready for the expenditure, which is cer tain to be required in the coming years"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
NAME STATE AND COUNTY
 PRIMARY TICKET

On another page will be found the official tabulated returns of the Prf- mary election in Greenlee county, insofar as the Democratic party is concerned.
 There has been no change in the officers named in the Primary as published in the Copper Era last week, either in the state or county. On the editorial page will be found the full list of state and county demo cratic candidates.
 The final results in the Republican primary have been somewhat in doubt as it became necessary to write the names in on the ballots for some of the offices.
 The fastest returns obtainable in Phoenix as the Copper Era goes to press shows the following Repubii- can ticket nominated: l. U. S. Senator-Col. James H. Nc Clintock, Phoenix.
 Representative in Congress-Mrs. H. A. Guild. Judge Supreme Court = O. T. Baughn, Florence. Governor-Thos E. Campbell. Secretary of State-Ernest R. Hall
 State Treasurer-Jane Gregg.
 Attorney Generally. J. Galbraith-
 Superintendent Public Instruction l Elsie Toles.
 Mine Tnspector-John F. White 1 Corporation Commissioner-R A. Kirk
 Tax Commissioner-Ed w. Stew ems. fH | Republican County Ticket
 State Senator-Dell M. Potter.
 State Representative-Dist No. 1 Mrs J. A. Terrel.
 State resentative-Dist- No. a | W. c. Crauford | Sheriff-G. A. Franz | Treasurer-L. E. Rice
 County Recorder-T. M. Titterins- ton.
 Assessor-George Reitzer. | Supervisor District No. 1-Ambrose | Spezia-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
.CHANGE|N TREASURY
 SAVING CERTIFICATE

The Secretary of the Treasury has just made an announcement of spe- cial concern to the readers of the Era who are holders or prospective investors in Treasury Savings Ger tificates.
 Summarized briefly. secretary Mellon announces that, commencing October l, 1922, a change takes place in Treasury Savings Certificates which then and thereafter will be issued in new form only at the fol lowing prices:
 $100O.00 certificates for sS20.09. in stead of SS00.00.
 s1O0 certificates for SS200. instead of $S0.00.
 s25 certificates for s2O.5O. instead of $2O.00.
 Also, that the sale of s1 Treasury Savings Stamps will be discontinued then.
 Meanwhile. the present issue of A % Certificates can De purchased until September 30. You will render distinct service to your patrons oy acquainting them at once with this announced change in Treasury Saw ings Certificates. It means a redue- tion in interest-yield from about
  semiannually, if held five years 10 maturity; and from about 31s% @ per year to 3To if redeemed before the five year maturity period In view of steadily declining fn- terest returns on all desirable securities the new 4% Treasury Saw ings Certificates announced are very attractive investments, providing. as they also do, ideal means of SAVING | with ABSOLUTE SAFETY ana LIBERAL INTEREST: READY CASH If WITHDRAWN. It's not what we nlake-it's what we Save that counts. Any individual or organization can l own from $25 to s5000 worth of Treasury Savings Certificates issued in any one year. They can be on- tained at all money-order Post offices | and at Federal Reserve Banks, and from or through most other banking institutions.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
TWO MEN KILLED BY
 LIGHTNING ON EAGLE

Sheriff Bradberry and deputy Me Allister were called to Eagle Creek last week when report was received at the sheriff's office that the bodies of two dead MeXicans had been found four miles up Eagle Creek from the pump station.
 Upon arrival at the scene the two bodies were found as described and it was quickly apparent that both men had died from stroke of lightn- ing
 The conditions of the bodies indi- cated that both men had been dead about five days.
 The two dead bodies were identi, fled as those of Romulo Sanchez and Jesus Moreno, both we'll known in Morenci, aged between forty five and fifty years. The latter being re lative of Paul Backer by marriage. It was learned that :he two men i had left Morenci on foot in search of some stray horses on Eagle creek They had evidently been caught il a heavy rain storm and had sought shelter beneath a large sycamore tree There was scarcely a mark on the bodies but the tree had been rent asunder by the bolt.
 The bodies were brought to Clifton by the officers and were prepared here for interEl snt at Morenci.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
McCalla Urges All Democrats to Rally
 to Ticket Nominated
To the Democracy of Arizona:

To the Democracy of Arizona:
 The democracy of the state having spoken, the democratic voters having expressed ther preference for candidates on the democratic ticket, it now becomes the duty of democrats every where to rally to the support of those chosen.
 It is my wish and earnest de- sire that democrats everywhere rally to the support of the ticket nominated on the 18th day of. September to the end that the entire democratic ticket may be successful at the general election November ', 1922.
 Within a few days I shall sur render the chairmanship of your committee. Anticipating this now desire to express to those who have so Loyalty supported me in my effort to solidify the party as a means for it's future success, my appreciation and hearty thanks
 Again calling the attention of democrats to their duties during the approaching campaign and coming general election, I am,
 Very truly,
 M H. McCALLA, Chairman Democratic State Gen. tral Committee.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
SOLDIER TO BAR FOR
 KILLING OF coMRApE

MORALES, Ariz., Sept, 19--The trial of William U. Dykes. private in the 18th United States infantry, sta tioned at Camp Stephen D. Little, here, who shot and killed Corp. Joseph Anderson several months ago, will open in the superior court Friday morning. Dykes claims he killed Anderson because of the cor. poral's relations with his wife. whose trial on 8 charge of adultery is sche. duled to come up during the fall ses sion of the superior court.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
Local 
SHELTER SUPERINTENDENT RETURNS

J. o. Amber, superintendent of the smelter, returned to Clifton this week from a tour of inspection of the smelling plants of the state, and at Cananea, Mexico. He has been gone about three months and states that in almost every camp he visited he found old employees of the dis trict and invariably they were only awaiting the word as to when op- erations would be resumed here, all expressing the intention of returning to their old homes in Greenlee coun- ty.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
DOCTORS WILL LEAVE

Dr. Thomson, of Clifton and Dr. E. J. Rowan, of Metcalf, physi- clans and surgeons for the Phelps Dodge Corporation, will leave the district shortly. having previously rendered their resignations. The vacancy occasioned by the leaving of Dr. Thompson will be filled at once, but until operations are re- sumed at Metcalf. no physician will be stationed there for the present.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
DELL POTTER BACK FROM EAS1-

Dell M. Potter returned home this week after an absence of several weeks in the East on business. Dur ing his absence he visited Washing ton, Philadelphia, Detroit, and other eastern points. While in Washing ton MT. Potter appeared before ths Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
ON VISIT TO SAN FRANCISCO

left Friday morning for San Fran cisco on a short business trip Tn the recent primaries Mir. Hanncn was nominated as Representative in tue Legislature from District No. } in- cluding Morenci and Eagle. He will be back in ample time to take part in the campaign.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
FOUNDRY RESUMES OPERATlON-

With A. l.. Branch in charge the Phelps Dodge foundry in Clifton has resumed operations again giving em, ployment to ten or fifteen men. The plant will be kept busy for several months at least turning out iron balls for the concentrator at Morenci
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22
E. p. 6. S. w. MAN HERE

J. H. DeBord. superintendent of buildings and bridges on the west ern division of the E. P. & s. W. division, was on a trip of inspection on the Clifton branch last week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22

R. K Minson, former traffic man ager of the A. & N. M. Ky, but now located at Ray, as manager of the railroad company for the Ray CCu- solidated, was a brief visitor in Clifton, last week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-09-22

Globe-Miami school board plans to use 16,000 lbs. copper for .roof or new school building.