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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-06-22
HUGE SUM FOR ROADS

1t is estimated that during the years
1923, 1924 and 1925, $4,000, 900 more
Will be made available for road build
ing in South Dakota, by the federal
post office bill. w. G. Markham, sec
rotary of the American association of
sttae highway afficials and representa-
tives of the American Farm Bureau
federation, completed his work in
Washington recently upon the passage
OF the conference report on the post
office bill, authorizing the apprOpria-
ton of $50, 000, 900 for federal aid in
road building in 1923, SOS, 000, 900 in
1924, and S75,0 0 600 in 1925. This bill
is a complement to the bill passed last
summer providing a scheme for the
building of farm-to-market roads
which vas advocated by the farm bu-
reau. 1t makes the money available
for the carrying out of a system Of
building highways connecting the vari-
u county seats in the states and
other important roads. This is known
as the Z per cent system in which the
state highway commissioners collabor-
ate with the federal road officials in
laying out a system of roads for the
states. When this Z per cent system
Of roads has been improved, according
to the plans promulgated in the begin
ming, another Z per cent is added, thus
insuring the completion of the project
when once started.
linden tln p,,lnn ND 90, ~, la;l
down by the United States bureau Of
roads, which administers the DISPOSE
ton of federal funds, there is included
not only the plans for the building of
finished roads, but the expenditure of
money for the proper grading of roads
with the building Of temporary serv-
ice. This ~eXpedites the work where it
might be impossible under other con-
ditions.
The post office bill merely carries
the authorization for the a%ppropria-
ton and the appropriation itself for
the next fiscal year may not be made
by congress until next December. In
the interim between June 80, the be.
ginning of this next fiscal year, and
December, contracts will be entered
into by the state highway commission
ers and approved by the federal au-
thOrities the same as though the
money actually had been provided for.
The secretary OF agriculture's approval
OF any project will be deemed a con
tractoral obligation of the federal gov
eminent for the payment Of is proper
ton of the cost of construction.
The strong feature about this road
Legislation is that the federal govern
ment makes plans for a ~three-year
program. This is of special value be-
cause the legislatures which meet only
every two years are convened next
January in 81 of the states and they
can make the plans necessary,to coop
crate with the federal government on
this three-year building program.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-06-22
A OF A

The state Of trade over the country
as reported by Bradstreet's for the
last two weeks was cheerful. Trade
and industry best situated in nearly
two years. Good weather and good
crop reports, except in parts Of south,
help retail trade. Wholesale trade in
textiles tends to quiet as season adj
vances. Prices strong, however. Lum,
Der quite similarly situated. Demand
for steel in excess of supply. Auto
trade production said to be at peak.
High labor costs complained of as af.
fecting building in some cities. May
statistics show industrial expansion
practically general. Labor troubles
and price advances only apparent cloud
on outlook. Stock market reactionary.
Money easy. Failures fewer. Clearing
smaller but still ahead OF last year.
Weekly food index lower.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-06-22
ROTARY AND KIWANIS PICNIC

The BroOkings Rotary club was
host to the Kiwanis club at a picnic
held Tuesday evening in the college
grove. Before the big feast of eats
was served, a game Of baseball was in
dulged in by "a team chosen from
each club. Captain Weaver and Z. II.
Sexauer were the captains and each
supper was called the score was tied
at A to 4. The supper was served by
the Y. w. &. A. Following the supper
a short talk was given by Doctor
Troop Of New York City, who is q
guest of State college this week CIV
ing lectures to the summer school
students. The principal address was
given by Rabbi Sternheim of Boston,
who held the club members spell
bound with a forceful and thought
provoking speech on matters Of i'm
p%ortance to the future of this country.
He called attention to the lack of ap-
probation OF the professions of teach
ing, preaching and other workers for
the good Of society with an attendant
Over-appreciation and Importance
placed on the money making profess
siOns. He warned of the tendency of
America to build up a "snobocracy"
based on class distinction of wealth,
which condition would wreck the prin-
cipal of democracy upon which this
nation was founded. He emphasized
the international importance Of Amer
lea and the need for international
thinking on the part Of American bust.
ness men. Every sentence he uttered
was deep with meaning and furnished
food for serious thought. At the close
Of the address. President Clyde Hink-
ley OF the Rotary club called for an
expression of thanks from the club
members and everyone o % and ap-
plauded vociferously In appreciation.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-06-22
HEN MOTHERS KITTENS

Among the freaks of nature of
Bookings county, a Buff LeghOrn hen,
owned by S. II. McElmurry Of this
city, takes the prize. Instead OF "A
brood of chicks, this hen has a brood
of kittens. She mothers them with
all the devotion and pride that any
ordinary hen bestows upon her flock
of chicks. She protects them fiercely
against inquisitive visitors to her nest
which is in a dark corner in Mr.. Nc
Elmurry's barn.
Some time ago this hen wanted to
set and Mr.. McElmurry tried to break
her Of her brOodinesS. She persistent
Iy withstood all of the tests she was
put to. One day when she was forcibly
detained away from the nest she was
wont to set in, a cat chose her nest
as a comfortable home for her newly
born kittens. When the hen was
turned to her nest and was oyerjoyed
to find her prayer for motherhood
answered in this most remarkable
manner. She at once assumed charge
OF he kittens. The mother cat would
call frequently at the nest TO feed the
kittens and the hen would welcome
her cordially, a most unusual friend
ship. Every other visitor, however,
would be met with all Of the f~ierceness
Of temper a hen can show. Many peO-
pie have seen this strange demonstra-
ton OF mother love and can vouch for
the truth of this story.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-06-22
ORGANIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT

A number of business and profess
siOnal men met Monday evening to dis
cuss the apparent lack OF respect for
law and constituted authorities in
BrOOkings.
1t was the unanimous belief that
some organization to aid in the en-
forcement of law and to support city,
County and state officers in their en-
deavOr to uphold the law, is n of
the most urgent needs OF our commun-
ity. With such an organization in
view, a mass meeting of all Brookings
men interested in seeing federal,
state an municipal statutes enforced
is called to meet Wednesday evening,
at the First Baptist church at $3.50.
June %.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-06-22

other institutions. It's the farmer
hat supplies work to the superflous
hands of the town. It's the farmer
that keeps our small communities
free from the evil Of crooked politics
dishonest public finances and internal
troubles SO we'll known in our in
dustrial and cosmopolitan districts.
Our farmers could greatly increase
the educational value Of most Of our
country schools by inducing the
teachers who, by the way, are mostly
selves, to improve the program Of the
Continued on Page S-Col. II
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-06-22

witch, a world traveller, lecturer AMI
write, has explored practically every
section Of the civilized world. AS an
expert on farm problems, the follow
ing article will be read with interest.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27
CEDAREDGE
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Floyd F1uke shipped two carloads of
cattle this week.
Opal Knox was out of school last
week on account Of illness.
A large number from here went to
Eckert to skate last Sunday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs H. D. Cooke,
January IA, 10-pound daughter.
Frank Stewart left Sunday for Dem
YER and win visit the stock show.
Mildred Beeson was out Of school
the latter part Of last week on account
Of illness.
L. Wallace was sick In bed last
week from a bad cold, but Is reported
better now.
Cedaredge last week visiting her
mother, Mrs. Sherman Perkins.
Charles Shipp left for Colorado
Springs on a business trip. While he
is gone Ira Wallace win run his place
for him.
Mrs. Bussey is Ill at present writing
with a severe attack Of erysipelas.
Her many friends hope for speedy
recovery.
Floyd F1uke, who Just bought the
Cedaredge hotel, has done a small bit
of remodelling and is now fixed for
his customers.
Floyd Fluke and M. Moore returned
Saturday night from Denver. where
they had gone with cattle. They re.
port fair market.
Orville Lee, who was called home
by the illness and death of his brother
Max, returned to his school work at
Fort Collins Saturday.
Mrs. Betty Barnes was taken to
Delta the latter part Of the week for
an operation. Latest reports are that
the patient 10 doing nicely.
Jean Peterson made trip to Gao
tus Park last week. He reports lots
OF snow on Grand Mesa. which means
plenty of water this year.
Mrs Elmer Gorsuch returned to her
home at washington Springs. s. D.,
this week, after a fortnight's stay with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Lee.
r. ]. Stewart returned Saturday
from weeks business trip to Denver.
Greeley and Pueblo. He reports an
excellent stock of goods on the way
for tho spring trade.
Harrison Wallace with his two
hounds killed a large bobcat last
week. He has hunted all his life and
has killed lots OF cats, but he says this
one IL tho largest.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27
READ NEWS
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Miss Fern Fleenor spent Saturday
night with her, cousin, Mrs. w. p.
Becker.
Hart's Basin has been a popular
place lately. Most of the young folks
from here spent Sunday afternoon at
that place.
Mrs. J. v. Read entertained her
Sunday school class at her home
Thursday, the 18th. Everyone re-
ported very good time.
Andrew Fiel is preparing to move
his family into the Uncompahgre val
ley.
Herbert Jackson of Peach Valley
came to Read to feed his car little
gas the other day.
Chester Pritchard of Austin came
down to chat with his brother Millard
in the store today.
Mr., and Mrs. R. F. Pittsinger and
daughter called on Mr.. and Mrs. P. E.
Doyle Friday evening.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27
WHY PICK ON US?

The woods are full of amateur econ
omists who claim that prices of gro
ceries will shortly return to pre-wal
levels VIII they? Yes, sure they
will
When hard coal is back to 50 per ton
When railroads are back to &c pei
mile;
When gasoline is back to 1Oc per gal
lon;
When house rent is back to SIS per
month;
When square meal can be had for a
quarter;
When farm labor is back to SIS per
month;
When shaves are back to 10c;
When freight rate from New York,
now $1.S4, is back to 92c;
When clothes are back to SIS per suit;
When money is back to per cent;
When cooks are back to IS per week;
When haircuts are back to a quarter;
When movies are back to nickle;
When a car wash is back to dollar;
When ice cream is back to a dime;
When a doctors call is back to So;
When newspaper is back to penny
For the love of Mike, why expect
the manufacturer, wholesaler and re-
taller of groceries to go to the front
alone?
Why expect US and no one else to
go back to pre-war prices? Why pick
on US?
We are ahead of the procession.
Now let the BARRIERS and the movie
houses, the Standard Oil and the soft
drink parlors, the landlords, hotels and
restaurants, the draymen and the
bankers cut their prices and catch up
with us. It's time for us to pick on
somebody. We've been the goat long
enough.
"A Local Grocer.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27

Packing Company was in the Eckert
and Cedaredge districts last week buy
ing fowls.
The Moore boys are helping Mrs.
Grafton Baker with the ranch work
while Mr.. Baker is in Denver attend
ing the stock show.
John Burrett, Ray Simson and Roy
Boggs, all from Redlands Mesa, came
over last Thursday evening for the
skating party on Hart's Basin.
Miss Helen Mckinney, who teaches
West Tongue Creek school, is home
for Saturday and Sunday visit with
her parents, who live at Eckert.
Charles Phenice was in Delta for
couple of days last week, coming home
Friday evening. He brought with him
his mother, who teaches school at
Delta.
Miss Ophelia January, who attends
the Cedaredge high school, was home
Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents, who live on January Mesa, west
Of Eckert.
The White brothers threshing ma
chine pulled in last week for the win
ter. They report successful year,
there being good grain all over the
country.
All the skating in this vicinity is not
at Hart's Basin. Mrs. Dick White
gave a skating party at her place on
Doctors Mesa last Sunday afternoon.
There was a large crowd out and all
had fine time.
Last Thursday evening the Eckert
high school gave a skating party to
Hearts Basin reservoir. Vern Hen
erickson furnished the amusement of
the evening. He cut the figure 8 and
the honeydip and grape vine twist for
them. They skated until about 10:30,
when they had vicente roast which
everyone enjoyed. They played pump
pump pull away and other games until
about IL O'Clock, and as all the pupils
had to go to school Friday they quit.
There was about so pupils out for the
party. The high school is planning
party next week, when all the
pupils will be out.
Eckert is working over her basket
ball teams for the game with Hotch-
Kiss next Friday. The lineups for both
teams are as follows: Girls team
Hunsicker and Hazel Kinsell
play first and second guard; Velma
Fouse plays running center and Cora
Dakin plays jumping center; Katie
Estes and Caroline Hibbs play for
ward. Eckert has room to be proud
Of her girls team, as they all play
good game. Cora Dakin is a star
player for center, and Miss Hibbs is
also fine player. When Eckert play
ed Cedaredge she made 9 points for
Eckert, making Eckert the winner.
Boys team-Clarence Benson and jim
mie Steel. first and second guards
Gilbert Doughty, center; Roy Denton
and Lyle Fouse. forwards. The boys
we're not in practice for the games at
Montrose and Gunnison. but will give
a warm game.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27

in the family. He was born at Waters
town, Wisconsin, February 8, 1902, be-
ing 10 years, II months and days
old. He graduated at Cedaredge last
year. He has been ailing for the past
two years and was attending normal
at Gunnison until about two weeks
ago. when he took sick and was
brought home. He was a fine young
man and was we'll liked by all who
knew him. being always pleasant and
had a smile for everyone. Funeral
services were held Monday at II
O'Clock at the Community church
Cedaredge won from Montrose last
Friday evening when the teams played
at the Cedaredge high school auditor
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27
viii Give Free Consultation on
Wednesday, Feb. IS
DELTA HOTEL
from 4. m. to 4 p. m.
ONE DAY ONLY
They Come Many Mile. to Sc. Hin
from 9 a. m. to 4 p. n

Dr.. Doran Is a regular graduate in
medicine and surgery and is licensed
by the State of Colorado. He visits
professionally the more important
towns and cities, and offers to all who
call on this trip consultation and ex.
animation free, except the expense Of
treatment when desired.
According to his method OF coming
20 your nearest city to see patients he
gives all sick people an opportunity
10 obtain tho best that medical science
can offer right at home. He does not
operate for chronic appendicitis, gall
stones. ulcers of stomach. tonsils or
adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
ful results in disease Of the stomach,
liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves,
heart, kidney. bladder, bedwetting, ca
tarrh, leg ulcers and rectal ailments
II you have been ailing for any
length of time and do not get any
better, do not fail to call, as improper
measures rather than disease are very
often the cause Of your long standing
trouble.
Remember above date. that exami-
nation ON this trip will be free and
inst his treatment is different.
Married ladies must come with their
hnsbands, and children with their par
eats.
Address: Medical Laboratory Of Dr..
DetsIa, 33Sas8e Boston Block, Mime
apoils, NINA. 4-sp
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27

ium. The girls won by 9 points. the
score being 26 to II. The girls team
lineup is as follows: Ketterich plays
jumping center; Ives plays running
center; Kitch and Bolton play first
and second guards; Ives and Bolton
play forward The boys won. but not
by SO much as the girls did, winning
by only 2 points, the score being 70
to "a. The boys lineup is as follows:
Ament plays center; Benzing and
Ward play first and second guard;
Gorush and Mills play forward. After
the games refreshments were served.
after which there was a dance. Music
was furnished by the Rainbow or
chestra of Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27
ECKERT ITEMS
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| Ray Stockton was in Delta last
| Tuesday on a business trip.
Charles Phenice was in Delta for &
couple of days last week.
Miss Nettie Stockton motored tc
Delta Tuesday on a shopping trip.
A new minister is expected here fol
the Baptist church by next month.
The Delta high school had vicente
roast on Hearts Basin Wednesday.
Miss Reba January was home for a
short visit with her parents last week
Miss Sara Greenwell spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Ruby Kissinger
Mrs. Eva White gave party at her
place on Doctors Mesa Sunday after
noon.
Chas. Phenice brought Mrs. Hecker
and Mrs. Gillespie up to Eckert on
business Saturday.
Grafton Baker returned home Fri
day evening from Denver, where he
attended the stock show.
A. K Moore returned from Denver.
where he delivered carload OF beef
and attended the stock show.
Miss Ruby Kissinger came home
for a short visit with her parents.
She has been attending the Delta high
school.
Gus Verhhofstad brought truck
load of high school kids from Delta
to Hearts Basin Monday. They had
fine time skating and reported the
ice fine.
While riding on Poverty Flats Sun
day Ed January had a horse fall on
him, breaking his leg below the knee.
A doctor was quickly sumomned and
set the limb. He is reported doing
nicely now.
]. d. Stockton, who has been ailing
for the past two years, was taken
suddenly ill last Saturday night and
is reported by DR. Burgin as being
in great danger. His son, who lives
in Austin, Texas, arrived Wednesday
and will remain until he RECEIVERS. His
other son is expected in next Monday.
Brad Seaborn entertained large
number at a dance given at his place
on Doctors Mesa last Saturday night.
All members of the Literary Society
were present. After supper business
was attended to and then dancing was
continued until the old Home, Sweet
Home" sent them there. Leo Loucks
and Jim Addleman furnished the mu-
sic. Everybody had fine time. Mr..
Seaborn will hold a pie supper at his
place next Saturday evening.
Hotchkiss came down Friday even
ing for a round with Eckert in a
basketball game. The girls had bad
luck again as Hotchkiss girls were
too much for them. They played a
close game. however, the score being
16 to 16 at the end of the third quar-
ter. In the last quarter both teams
played close, but Hotchkiss won IS to
16. The boys had better luck, winning
from Hotchkiss ~ to IL. The boys
have been practicing for long time
on defense and have it down pat.
Hotchkiss could never get to their
basket when they got the ball. They
served refreshments after the games
and then all went skating instead of
dancing. Hotchkiss will play them
again soon.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-27

Tom Ward, who has been confined
in his bed all winter and who a short
time ago was taken to the Delta hos
pital for an operation for cancer of the
stomach. is reported better this week.
The two high school basketball
teams played the Olathe high school
teams here Friday night and were
victorious in both games. It looks as
though we had the material of which
Western Slope champions are made
right here in Cedaredge.
Fred Ferry, who left last spring for
trip east, is now back. He travelled
all over the eastern states and says he
saw lots Of fine country, but says there
is no place like Delta county. He
drove home as far as Denver, but had
to leave his jit there on account of
snow.
Practically every youngster and
older person able to travel spent part
of the day Sunday at Hart's Basin and
enjoyed the excellent skating. The
recent cold weather has brought Joy
to the skaters and ice men, though it
keeps Dad" busy firing up in the
house.
Bud" Ives caused some small ex-
citement Sunday morning when driv-
ing refractory pony, destined for
the village pound. by throwing stone
at the "critter," the stone bounding
back and going squarely through a
window of the Hill home These wan
dering animals are a nuisance but
they seem to be safer to have around
than Bud"
The firemen's annual meeting, held
January II, resulted in the reelection
of L. c. Jackisch as fire chief and E.
G. Hammock as secretary-treasurer,
John Crawford and Clarence Vanaken
being appointed captains. Arrange
ments have been made for raising the
fire bell on tower and for having
the electric light plant also sound an
alarm. 1t is planned to have two or
more small chemical tanks and
truck to carry them in the near fu-
ture.
DIR. o. C. Overhults was taken to
Delta Wednesday for an examination
and consultation of the medical talent
there, in hopes of securing relief from
the sciatica which has caused him
such suffering of late. Miss Grace
Girardet is now caring for him and it
is hoped that the treatment now being
given will bring the doctor back to
health and strength. Dr. and Mrs.
Overhults's circle of friends is limited
only by the number of their acquaint-
ances. and all join in wishing him a
speedy recovery.
Wallace and Edgar Ebert and Bur-
ton Seeley returned Saturday from
Denver, where they attended the Den
yer stock show as champion boys club
stock judging team from Colorado, and
won first place over Wyoming and
New Mexico They brought home with
them the green and gold penannt that
proclaims their victory and many
happy remembrances OF their week in
Denver, and also a week at Fort Col
Inns, the Ebert boys former home.
where the team went for a weeks in
tensive drill before going to the big
show.
Last Saturday at noon Max Lee
passed away at the home Of his father.
w. H. Lee. He was the youngest child