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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25

Joseph T. Hay & Co., OF Aberde' IL.
purchaser of the Collins drug sto e.
have taken possession and beg IN
business at the old stand, under the
supervision OF Mr.. Hays.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25

Senator Wilcox has introduced a
bill locating the state fair Mt Huron.
This would be a much better location
for the people OF the state than II Is
at Yanklon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25
NOTICE OF HEARING UPON AS
SESSMENT ROLL FOR GRAD
ING AND CRAWLING

Notice Is hereby given mat the ell
ployed City Engineer did file on the
18th day of August, 1922, with the
City Auditor of the City of Miller, s.
d., an assessment roll assessing the
costs of grading and graveling that
portion of West second street in the
city of Miller, S. d., commencing at
the West line intersection Of Maple
street with said second street, thence
due East on second street to the West
line of the alley running North and
South through the center of blocks
One % and Four a. Of the Original
town (now city, of Miller, s. d., for
the amounts assessable upon the real
property fronting and AUDITING upon
said West second street, in accordance
with the assessment roll hereinafter
stated, and that the 9Th day of Febrr-
airy, 1923, at Eight O'clock p. NJ, at
the City Hail in the City of Miller,
S. d., is the time and place fixed by
the City Council for a hearing upon
said assessment ron, at which time
and place the City Council will con-
slider the assessment roll and hear OBJ
jeCtioGs, if any, thereto.
Dated this 23rd day of January,
1923.
j. w. Coquillette.
City Auditor.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council Of the City of Miller, South
Dakota:
/, f. w. Sweeney, employed en-
! gineer for the City of Miller, South
Dakota, herewith submit for your ap-
proval the assessment roll for cost of
grading and graveling that portion of
West second street, commencing al
the West line intersection of Maple
street and second street, thence due
East Oh second street to the West
line of the alley running North and
South through the center of Blocks
One % and Four (4) of the Original
town now city, OF Miller, South Da,
kota, which is sixty cents (60c) pen
front foot for each lot or parcel Of
land fronting and abutting on said
portion of said second street. The
following lots and parcels of lanC
are subject to the following assess,
ment for the cost of said improve
ment:
Supposed Lot Blk. Foot Amt
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25

Peter Hoy, q. cattle rustler OF Hyde
county, was convicted last week at
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25
Supposed Lot Blk. Foot Am
Owner Frontage
Buffers Addition

unplatted 23l 34.o9
d. A. Lewis, parcel IL unplat-
ted, North-side 2nd st. $50 IT. $500
d. A. Lewis, parcel II unplat-
ted. South-side End st. $50 IT. $3.50
z. w. Sweeney,
Employed Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15

down in southeastern Alabama. The River Falls Company Is building 5000 horsepower dam at River Falls and the Houston Power Company is building 5000 horsepower dam at Newton. These arc ambitious pro- jects and will serve several communities and numbers of industries in that section. What is being done in southeastern Alabama can be done elsewhere in the state lon the non- navigable streams. It can be done by the individual as well as by the stock company. Up in Tennessee and the mountain section of northern Georgia they have many small hy- droelectric plants supplying power and light to factories and communities. More of this will be done in Alabama as its localities realize the opportunity and sense the econ- omy of supply of power always available and within local jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
DIPPING WILL GO ON

One-fourth of the counties of Mississippi Rre under quarantine because of the cattle tick. More than half of the total area in the South formerly infested with the tick has been declared free and most of the remaining area has been reduced to control. Where infestation is still pronounced, and especially where opposition to dipping has Interfered with the work, quarantine has been established and movement of cattle be- yond quarantine limits forbidden or else per mitted only in accordance with strict regu- lations and inspections. There is determi- nation to wipe out the cattle tick and there is every indication that the program VIII be successful in the very near future. In those areas where quarantine does not have the desired effect in moving owners to erad- ication measures, it is probable that still more effective and even drastic steps will be taken, in order that areas already free may not be reinfested. Those counties that stand in the way of this program, and those communities that either actively or pas sively oppose dipping are on the losing side, and they are in the minority. The most sensible course to follow is to fall into line IS speedily as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
THE STREET RAILWAYS

In every question involving the service of public utility any conflict between the pub lie and private welfare, when the issue Is evenly balanced on the scales, must be de- cided in favor of the public. Therefore, be- fore any decision is made, there should be careful canvass of the entire situation so that those who have the authority may act in full and complete knowledge, and without imposi- tion of injustice. It may very we'll happen that, unless wisely formulated, measures de- signed to correct one evil may result in worse cause of complaint In the case of the one-man cars, for example, there is no quar- rel with the principle of segregation of the races. That is an established and accepted practice with full warrant of law. The question does arise, however, whether the ordinance as drawn up to correct this partic- ular condition does not carry with it conse- quences that may be of disadvantage to Bir- mingham's transportation. It does not ap- pear that there was any consultation with the officials of the street railway company or with transportation experts brought in from outside in order to discover whether there was not some means of correcting the condition complained of at a minimum of expense and disturbance of the. service, and in accordance with generally accepted prin- ciples. According to our state law, all ex- pense of construction and operation must be included in valuations for rate-making pur- poses, and the people pay the bill. If the, utility curtails its service, the authority to compel better service rests in the Public Service Commission, to which the case must be carried with attendant delays. Further, the street railway is in receivership under Jurisdiction of the federal court. It is not es- tablished that the ordinance has been drawn with due consideration for the courts views in the premises. There is even doubt whether it lies within the municipality's authority to compel such strictures as will conform to the ordinance.
 On the other hand, the situation presents in general way the result that is bound to follow any sort of corporate disregard for the public welfare and convenience. It is probable that the street railway company, had 1t taken due cognizance of the growing murmur of discontent, might have arrived at some less drastic compromise with its patrons on the lines along which discontent has long been manifested. Often by its very attitude utility either wins or repels public confi- dence and friendship. It may be that the present ordinance would not have been de- manded if the street railway company had sought to meet the objections and had shown due concern over the conditions complained of. Let the utility so conduct itself hence forth as to conciliate public favor and to win public support. Only in that way can the business hope to become profitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
THE QUESTION OF NAv1Es

Nothing is by Englishmen regarded as more vital to the British Empire than ships for without them the farflung members of that union could not hold together. Pre- dominant naval strength has long stood in the British mind as the one guarantee of the empires existence. Her navy is to Great Britain as the breath of life. In her insular position, exposed to attack on all sides, it has saved her more than once and it is no wonder that it is her special pride From the British point of view it is entirely under standable that the navy shall be second to none. The first lord of the admiralty in pre- senting the navy estimates for 1923-24 has declared for the maintenance of a one-power standard, meaning that Great Britain cannot permit her naval strength to descend to the point where she could be menaced, by any other power.
 The British official called attention to the fact that until Great Britain's two new bat tleships are completed four years hence she would have only one post-Jutland ship to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
OUR OIL POLICY WINS

It is reported that the United States has been given equal rights with France and Britain in the development of oil and other resources of Mesopotamia, now under Brit ish mandate. This has come only after a long series of communications on the sub- ject, dating back to the time immediately succeeding the armistice. The United States did not demand that she be given third share in close corporation with the other two powers named; but laid down the premise that all nations should enjoy equal opportunity in the region designated. Therefore, this nation may be excused from absolutely selfish motives, in that she has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
ECONOMY OF PAINT

The largest losses are often those flowing from pure neglect; failure to apply in time the stitch that saves nine. It is seen in ag- ricultural machinery that is left in the wind and rain. It is there in the trash that is allowed to accumulate in tho cellars around furnaces. It is in the untrimmed and un- pruned trees of an orchard. Tremendous losses to fruit crops could be prevented in many instances by little labor, time and expense involved in their protection through the smudge pot or burning brush.
 It is attested by experts in that line that the nations annual loss from failure to mo. tect with paint amounts to more than | M- lion dollars. It is pointed out that paint is not primarily for decorative purposes. not for the color effect, but for the preservation of the wood, metal or other material to which applied. It is to prevent the wear and de- terioration caused by changing temperatures. moisture, the inroads of insects and the like. The smokestacks at the blast furnaces in Birmingham would not be painted but for the preservative quality of paint. There is no place where paint counts for more than in the frame dwelling and there is no item in the upkeep of the household of more import ance than prolonging the life of the home through use of paint. A clean cellar a fur mace in good repair, safe flues and floors and exterior woodwork adequately protected by paint and varnish not only attest to family's taste and neatness, but are a positive econ omy. i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15

America's three and Japans two of this type, and he expressed the hope that the treaty drawn up at the Washington disarmament conference would not only be ratified, but effectively executed by all concerned. The terms of this treaty. he said. leaves Great Britain at dangerous minimum. be- low which even in times of profound peace t would be impossible for her to go.
 The terms of the Washington treaty, by the same token, leave the United States much below what the first lord considers a dangerous minimum In other words, the navy of the United States would be demon- strably inferior. Great Britain's wisdom on the seas is beyond question and it would seem that the official warning of Great Britain's naval needs might also be food for thought concerning the needs of the United States Even in times of undisturbed peace, it might be we'll for us to remember that we also have business upon the seas, and particularly upon tho Pacific, whose vast stretches separate us from our possessions and lands over which we hold protectorates no less binding on our duty than is ownership. Also we might well ponder the thought of relegating ourselves to secondary place upon the seas in times of either peace or war.
 Naval strength is relative. While stand ing firmly for reduced navy, we cannot safely accept naval position below that of other powers in our own class It is now question, however, whether dreadnoughts are an accurate index of naval strength The navy of tomorrow is the navy we must plan, and that may be airplanes and chemicals and mother ships" rather than dreadnoughts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15

obtained the same concession for other na- tions as for herself.
 The victory is also in favor of the original Wilsonian conception of a mandate, which was not to be taken as giving power pos session of territory, but as trust whic. the power should execute as an administra- tor. Having the Mesopotamian agreement as precedent it is expected that similar equality of opportunity for all nations will be extended to apply to other territory sim ilariy situated Great Britain governs Mesopotama it is true, and the powers who develop concessions must do so in confor mity with British regulations; but and this is the significant factor, British develop ment must conform to the same regulations The United tSates has been accused of join ing in the world scramble for oil, when in reality she has disdained to scramble, but demanded instead an equal opportunity and a safeguarding of legitimate rights, for the native population as well as for foreign corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
THE SUPERHEATED EGO

Miss Evelyn Lyons of Escanaba, Michi- gan, is good publicity agent. For about a week she has had stories of herself on the front pages of newspapers all over the coun- try. Her picture, too, is in evidence From that, though she looks human enough and altogether alive, it would never be suspected that she had temperature of IA. And it seems to have turned out that she hadn't It was the hot-water bottle under her arm that had considerable part of the medical fraternity guessing. It was small and flesh colored and the doctors didn't see it. By removing the thermometer from her mouth moment against the hot-water container she effected the alarming temperature. By do- ing this she also achieved what passed for a miracle, for people have not been known to live with so high Temperature. Her flame of life appeared to have overleaped itself by about six or eight degrees and the doctors who repeatedly went to see her were, accord ing to the reporters who also called in droves, very much up in the air. Then she admitted the hoax. Then again she denied she had fooled the doctors. And yesterday she once more demonstrated her super-heat by run ming the thermometer to abnormal heights when it was placed in her mouth A curious young woman is Miss Evylen Lyons, with curious craving for publicity. A thermome. ter that could be applied to her imagination would no doubt register even more than 114 degrees of heat. Perhaps better word than imagination is ego. What is known as the publicity bug" stings the ego, stings it hard and heats it up terribly. It is sad fate, but not a lonely one. Little Miss Lyons has lots of company. The publicity bug is very busy bug and over-heated egos are all around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
At Times By REV. H. C. OFFERMAN

At times thou must be on Mt. Zion in joy; at times thou must be on Mt. Calvary in sorrow and suf- fering.
 At times thou must sleep with thy head-piece stone as Jacob at Bethel; at times thou must sleep luxuriously, rocked to slumber by the angels of God.
 At times thou must exclaim with Elijah: "It is enough now, o Je- hovah, take away my life; for l am not better than my fathers;" at times thou must exuit like the Psalmist, Jehovah, how manifold are thy works In wisdom hast thou made them all"
 At times thou must cry in de- spair, as did Jesus on Calvary, "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me"?; at times thou must must sing triumphantly, with the angels ringing in your voice, 'In the Crvss of Christ I glory, towering OCT the wrecks of time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
GIVE THE SHADE TREES ROOM

Landscape artists and horticulturists agree that all over Birmingham there are numer- ous instances of shade trees being too close monious nor is it good for the trees. Men like to see tree spread out and increase it's area of shade production. It is natural for the tree to do that it is for the growing child to increase his chest measure. When trees are too close they lose the beauty of rounded proportions and they show the ef- feet of the cramped condition in their atten- uated trunks and general lack of grace that comes from denial of room in which to ex- pand as nature has intended. Not only are crowded trees ungraceful and lack beauty, but they are not strong. Many shade trees fell under the impact of the sleet burden in that recent visitation. They came down, roots, branch and all, because they were too close together and none of them had suffi- eient soil unto itself to spread out its roots and fix itself in the ground with secure moor ings The crowding of these trees is the natural outcome of their growth. When planted they were saplings and they were lar enough apart. But babes that sleep in . crib satisfactorily grow to that period when they require an adult bed. It is matter of thinning out so that each tree may have soil and light sufficient for its adult state. sHouseholders will beautify their homes and enhance the attractiveness of their neigh borhoods if they give their shade trees the chance that they oupht to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
THE AMERICAN STEAK

The inventoy of the porterhouse steak has just died, Mrs. Anna F. Remich of Milford New Hampshire. Years ago she was a cook Tn the Porter House at that place and pre- pared such excellent and new cuts of beef that they soon came to be known by the name of the hotel. Fame has found many people through their cookery. In another country or another age perhaps Mrs. Remich would have taken a place in history along with other notables of the culinary art. People are always grateful for what pleases their stomachs, and it is only natural that they should think good deal of good cooks and deplore bad ones. Beefsteak is the great American dish, just as roastbeef belongs to England. Everybody eats it and there are beefsteaks of every kind and degree. There is kind that would be known as planked without the accompanying board and then there is the kind that satisfies the soul of appetite.
 Commenting on this subject the Indian apolis News has something to say: "There IS, to be sure, much criminality in the cook ing of steak. Some persons are so lost to epicurean nicety as to fry the succulent porterhouse like a piece of plebeian pork; and, indeed, cookery over gas ranges makes proper preparation almost lost art. The ideal method is to have a glowing bed of hickory coals and well-selected porterhouse pr tenderloin on gridiron where it can be turned frequently, conserving the savory juices"
 It is only too true that there Is much triminality in the cooking of a steak. In the cooking is where most of the trouble iies-much more than in the quality of the pteak itself. There should be more atten- tion to our national viand. On every cut of beef there should be attached label: "America expects with this beef every cook to do his duty" or some such patriotic hppeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
COTTON MILLS KEEP COMING

That the cotton mills are coming South IS generally known, but just how fast they are coming may not be so we'll known. Any how it is cheerful subject to write about and to repeat. Cold figures tell the story. So impressed with the Southward trend of this industry is the New York Herald that 1t finds in the facts revealed by statistics ample justification for the prophecy that "by the time of the 1880 census the center of cotton manufacture will have swung from North to South" The Herald goes on to say that "the forces that are pulling this industry away from it's Northern moorings sources of raw material are natural causes" and adds an able analysis of conditions:
 With the South's water-power, un-
 surpassed anywhere in the North, the
 logical place for the cotton mill is in
 the cotton field. Hydroelectric devel-
 opment brings this power to regions
 remote from the source. The wonder is
 not that there has been great increase
 in Southern textile manufacture, but
 that the increase has not been greater.
 Another advantage possessed by the
 South is the abundance and quality of
 its labor supply. Its mill forces are al-
 most excluSlvely recruited from that
 great reservoir of pure Americans that
 for generations has been largely stag
 nant in the Southern mountains. La-
 bor of this character means freedom
 from entanglements which the promo
 tion of radicalism has made handicap
 to Northern manufacturers. Even if the
 Souths advantage in this respect should
 not continue, the fundamental advant-
 ages of proximity to growing cotton
 and of milder climatic conditions will
 remain.
 The cotton belt is unquestionably the place for the cotton mill If the South did not possess the advantages the Herald has enumerated the case might be different. But with climate, water power and superior labor conditions, the cotton belt is as much the place for the cotton mill as it is for cotton itself. The forces which are so rap idly pulling the two together may be said to be as irresistible as law of nature, cer- tainly as inevitable as any law of industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-15
A FEW REFLECTIONS
{rhe Boston rranscript1

(The Boston Transcript)
 Knowledge and timber should be seasoned before using.
 A shallow mind offers poor anchorage for broad opinions.
 To attain happiness one must give up the pursuit of pleasure.
 Patience is the ar., or rather the practice, of enduring human stu pidity.
 No wonder egotists find the world so ugly; they see only them selves in it.
 There is more fatigue in laziness than in labor. Someone has said !: "It's the things we don't do that tire us most" The excesses of our. youth are drafts upon our maturity. payable with interest about thirty years after date.