The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-09-06


the crops this year will suffer a 25 per
cent loss from this pest. Some farmers
report a quarter loss, while others
say that they will suffer a so per cent
loss.
Watertown.-Prompt action by the
traffic bureau of the WATERFOWL
chamber of commerce has been re-
sponsible for the cancellation Of
proposed increases in freight rates on
shipment OF fruits and vegetables from
Texas points to WATERFOWL. The an
creased rates were to take effect
August Is, but have been abandt- ed
and the amended tariff schedules al
ready published.
White River.-Bids have been
opened and now are being considered
by the town board in connection with
the proposed Harvesting of the Little
White river, which flows by the town,
SO the town a be provided with
power for operating the municipal
lighting plant, and with water for the
municipal waterworks system.
Brookings.-About half the disabled
veterans Of the World War residing
in South Dakota are being given vo-
cationai training at State college. Two
hundred men, in round numbers, were
taking up different lines Of work at
this institution last school year. The
men live in a special dormitory erect
ed for them by the state.
Gaffvchnru In cpmplionra NTH a
petition which was signed by the
proper number OF residents of Potter
county, the county commissioners
have taken steps to have a free
county library in the county commenc-
ing January, 1, 1924.
Aberdeen.-Reports from the stub
BILE fields say that there is a splendid
crop OF wild chickens this year and
in consequence the hunters are polish
ing up their guns and dealers are
stocking up with ammunition.
Rapid City.-As the result Of action
taken in the circuit court here il Is
expected that in the neal future the
lime plant Of the Rapid City Gypsum
and Lime and Portland Cement COM
pany will be r%eopened.
Pierre.-F. S. williams, the new
postmaster at this city, has served as
deputy in the office for "a years, and
served as a clerk in the office for
several years prior to his appointment
as deputy.
Huron.-Dan Box, a farmer resid-
irn four rp;1no aoct 80 II,,ro. mas 10
stantly killed when he fell through a
hay NOW chute striking his head on a
s%tacchion and breaking his neck.
Aberdeen.-Aberdeen Is to become
a distributing point for Irvine manu-
featured at the state prison at Sioux
Falls. The prison plant makes 5000
pounds daily of the Irvine.
Wind Cave.-July attendance at
Wind Cave topped all previous
records for seeing this favorite scenic
spot of the Black Hills with 1854 paid
entrances for the month.
McLaughlin.-The executive com.
mittee OF the Mclaughlin fair has
contracted for 20 bucking horses to
do their stuff at the fair here on
September 10, 20 and FL.
Yankton.-Emil Kriz. q, a veteran
Of the World War. committed suicide
by shooting himself IN the abdomen
with a shot gun. He had been des-
pendent over iii health.
Pierre.-A trip out into the farm.
ing country OF the Missouri valley
shows corn well advanced. All small
grain except late flax Is cut and hay.
ing is under way.
Onida.-As a fitting observance of
the 10th anniversary of its existence
Sully county will hold an agricultural
fair this year at Onida, August 81 and
September /.
Quinn.-The South Dakota Grimm
Growers association, a statewide
organization OF producers of genuine
Grimm alfalfa seed, was organized
here recently.
Pierre.-Gov. McMaster has given
out the statement that the resignation
of w. s. O'Brien as state treasurer
has been acceped TO 60 into effect
September I.
Alcester.-Falling in a faint upon
he's little baby and smothering 1t to
death was the distressing experiences
Of Mrs. Archie Cornish OF this city.
Pierre.-The annual meeting OF
county highway superintendent and
county commissioners will be held in
this city the first week in October.
Watertown.-The joint teachers In
stitute for Codington aud Hamlin
counties will be held In WATERFOWL
On September 24.26 inclusive.
Madison.-Oscar Reidel, aged II.
son of a Lake county farmer has
succumbed to wounds received when
he was accidentally shot.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rs, &c, 81 and
2S, has been selected Is the time for
the annual Grant county fair, to be
held at Milbank.
Fedora.-Hog cholera, which broke
out here again a few weeks ago, has
been taking a heavy toll from many
of the farmers.
Oldham.-The Girl Scouts OF Old
ham enjoyed their first annual camp
ing trip at Lake Herman recently.
Rapid City-Plans have been for