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Evening star., 1923-12-28
Clemency to War Prisoners
Arouses Variety of Emotions

Feelings are considerably mixed
over tho Presidents pardoning of the
so-called political prisoners. Some
editors, like that OF the New York
World. hold that action was too long
deferred. Others suggest. like the
Brooklyn Eagle. that the penalty >al-
ready paid warranted Executive elem
ency. Others protest the action as un-
wise. AS a whole, however, it is
agreed. with tranquility restored in
the United States, no harm can be
done by turning these men back into
civil life.
In the opinion OF the New York
Tribune "the President has shown true
liberality OF mind in a somewhat un-
pleasant situation; he has amnestied
these convtcts In q spirit Of mingled
Justice and mercy. and in spite Of the
fact that he can have no tolerance
whatever for the lack Of patriotism
which put them behind the bars"
while the Norfolk Virginian-PiIot
feels ''the Presidents pardon is a sig
nihcant milestone in our long and
tedious retreat from the malignant
war psychosis." Although mo cause
could be moro righteous than that
with which these people sought to in
terfere." the Richmond News.Leader
questions whether America would
have lost as much by releasing them
at the end Of the war as she has lost
in self-respect by keeping them in
jail while she has rewarded politi-
dafaaffnQp
ment and has accepted wartime prof
iteers as model citizens" If they
have not learned by this time that it
10 well and even necessary not to defy
earnest" the Cincinnati TimesStar
insists, ''they will never learn any
has been digested."
Pointing out that II was mostly
ignorant fellows who are sincerely
opposed to war who voiced their
opinions loudly and foolishly at a
time when national unity was essen
tial. the Ohio State Journal believes
"it IL better for q nation which guar
antees the right Of free speech to
err ON the side Of mercy in its treat
ment Of political prisoners than on
the side Of hardness" The Phi1adel-
phia Bulletin further suggests there
had been passion and prejudice in the
trial Of all the men, that sentences
had been imposed IN apprehension OF
o0enses Of which there was no evil
dence," therefore, President Coolidge
has acted wisely and well and there
Will be little criticism Of his dect-
sion" for Judgment now prevails
over prejudice." In this connection
faotfon that mo mawkish sentimen-
tally dictated these reieases.% but
of war Baker, Bishop Charles H:
Brent and Gen. J. g. Harbord," and
that leach case was studied on Its
merits" Moreover, the Cleveland
Plain Dealer claims. the action Of the
President u not q Indicatton OF the
cation OF the Presidents Willingness
to forget the animosities Of war time
and Oh his belief, psrhaps, that these
prisoners have been punished se-
|verely enough f9r their onenses for
Evening star., 1923-12-28

I Q. What is a deemster?-C. c. Fl.
| A. Originally deemster was a iu.
dicial officer in Scotland, who formal
| ly pronounced the doom or sentenca
or death on condemned criminals. The
name is now given In the Isle OF Man
to two judges, who act as chief ius-
| tices Of the island.
Q. How does the speed of a limo
| type compare with that of a type-
writer?-E. C. A.
A. The typewriter record for sneed
| maintained for an hour is 131 words
l q minute, which amounts to 1860
| words per hour. On linotype machines
amount would be anywhere between
| $500 and 1000 ems per hour, but be
/ less on book work, or work involving
| foreign languages. The word average
might be estimated at $50 to 500
| words per hour.
| @. Which one of the two states,
Florida and California, is more likely
to have a cold spell, and give the
reasons why?-J. McC.
A The weather bureau says that
both of these states ares liable to
frosts to more or less extent, de-
pending upon the localities. Califor-
MIA extends over wide territory
north and south, with many nigh
mountains, which give to 1t a variety
of climate Florida is located much
| farther south and has, all told, q
| much miider climate.
Q. What was the origin of the word
| "feminism"?-H. D. q.
A Feminism is a word coined by
the younger Dumas in 1877 to desiE.
nate the so-called rights of women
movement.
O. What is meant when a fence is
! n 1.I high.
and pig tight"?-J. NJ. I.
A. It is a. common saying in farm
| districts that q fence must be horse,
high, bull strong and pig tightr
! that is, so high a horse cannot jun
| it, so strong that a bull cannot thro@
it down by charging IL and so tig
| that a pig cannot crawl through IT,
| O. Are houses kept warmer in the
winter time than they used TO pe!-
w. A W.
A. One hundred years ago DO TO
j55 degrees was considered a eooo
house temperature. Ffreplaces pro
|yided the heat in those days. When
stoves came into use, about seventy
years ago, the temperature rose 70
about 81 degrees. With the increas-
ing use of furnaces, some thirty years
usual Today a temperature or 30
degrees is considered standard
Q. With what force does water
texpand when frozen?--A- J. T.
A. A brass globe whose cavity IS
an inch in diameter may be burst oy
filling it with water and freezing y.
and the force necessary for this ef-
feet Is 27,720 pounds.
| O. Which has the better eyesignt,
a bird or human being?-J. r McM.
A. The power OF vision attains its
highest development among birds,
which possess both the keenest and
the most far-sighted vision.
! O. What Is meant by Fabian tao
ftics?-E: P.
A Fabian tactics. in military par
lance, IS used to denote tactics the
chief aim of which is to weary and
exhaust the enemy.
| (Hdre you q question you 4OGnt
] dustreredf Send 1t to The Stdr If;-
formation BLreou, Frederic J. Hos
Kin, director, 1880 North Capitol
street The only charge for this
service Is 2 cents in stamps for re-
turn postage.)
Evening star., 1923-12-28

The Mellon plan for tax reduction
has already been taken up by the
craftsmanship that always recognizes
a good idea as capable Of improve
ment. Saving to the taxpayer may be
reduced owing to the amount of time
required for discussion.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

Henry Ford never yet succeeded in
getting burst Of applause that was
not tempered by side remarks from
one source or another Of a more or
less sarcastic nature.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

1t requires fifty millions Of paper
marks to send q letter from Germany
to this country. However, it requires
but little space to print fifty million.
and the ordinary envelope will accom-
modate the stamp.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

In order to settle dissensions within
its own ranks the Ku Klux Ran may
find it necessary to follow the example
Of more conservative enterprises and
appoint a dictator.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

After a man attains a certain
amount Of publicity his admirers, re-
gardless of its nature, can think Of
no sufficient compliment short Of a
presidential boom.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

In the absence Of war, statisticians
are enabled to devote more time to the
announcements Of bootleg and auto
mobile catastrophes.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

L is scarcely to be hoped that after
it has been debated a while in Con-
gress the proposal to reduce taxes
will appear as simple as it does now.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

If all purchasers Of bootleg liquor
were required to give receipt by per.
sonal signature the venders would ac.
quire valuable autograph albums.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

A congress can scarcely be expected
to undertake so much labor as to send
its statesmen to the great national
party conventions In a general state
of fatigue.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

Chicago is complaining Of a scarcity
Of fresh eggs. Food SPECTATORS are
blamed for not trying at least to take
care Of their own home town.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
That Errant Husband.

From the New York Tribune.
Discovery that the dishpan makes
a good autenna should restore to the
kitchen the oryaat husband Of many
an aftex.1lnusr radio widow
Evening star., 1923-12-28
It's an III Wind.

From the New York Tribune.
The sweeping reduction in the pay
OF motion picture actors ought to
ease the pressure on the divorce
courts.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
SHOOTING STARS.
By 'PHIIAANDER JOHNSON.
Reason for Rejoicing.

Reason for Rejoicing.
A happy New Year, one and all!
It's due, you must allow,
Since all the family, great and small,
Are feeling better now.
While feeding at the Christmas tree
The baby. shouted "Wow!''
Thanks to the doctors visit he
Is feeling better now.
Dear fathers headaches nearly past
AS fainter grows the row; :.
For mother there is rest at last.
We're feeling better now.
Though resolutions go astray
This much we can avow.
Wen join and say on New Year day,
"We're feeling better now"
Lack OF Consistency.
rAre your constituents solid for tax
reduction?"
"Not exactly solid" answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. Every one Of 'em
wants his own taxes reQuCeQ, Dut
doesn't care much about what hap
pens to the other fellows"
Jud Tunkins says Christmas comes
but once a year, which is as often as
most people could afford.
A Picture of Father Time.
oh, friend, the whiskers you display
Leave us a bit dismayed.
We wish you'd throw the scythe away
And get a razor blade.
F'raught With Peril.
Aren't these motor cycles danger
ous?"
Extremely dangerous" answered
Mr.. .Chuggins. They're what the road
cops use to slip up and arrest YOU"
Dat candidate dom never notice
me-" said Uncle Eben, 'ceppin' bout
lection time. All has VIII him - .
votin' scquaintance."
Evening star., 1923-12-28
Fraught with Peril.

dat candidate dom never notice
me-" said Uncle Eben, "'ceppin' bout
lection time. All I has VIII him II .
vottp' scquaintance." ri
Evening star., 1923-12-28

a Pfctur0 OF FSthor Time.
oh, friend, the whiskers you display
Leave us bit dismayed.
And get razor blade.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
Lack OF Consistency.

Jud Tunkins says Christmas comes
but once a year. which Is as often as
most people could afford.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

(Hdre you question you 1GGnt
ausueredf Send 1t to The Stdr If.-
formation Rureou, Frederic j. Hos
street. The only charge for this
service Is 2 cents in stomps for re-
turn postdge.)
Evening star., 1923-12-28

@. What is meant by Fabian tao
tics?-E: P.
A Fabian tactics. in military par
lance, Is used to denote tactics the
chief aim Of which is to weary and
exhaust the enemy.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
NORTH ROSEBUD VALLEY
TOO late for last week.


John Sherwood called Tuesday morn
ing at Alfred Anderson's.
Mr.. Faris called on p. c. Mcdonald
at the Satrce school house, Monday
evening.
G. O. Wilson has been delivering
corn to the Alfred Anderson ranch on
White River.
Angelina Emery is again in school,
having returned from Rochester, Min
n%esota, Monday.
Charlie Peterson called on p. c. Nc
Donald, Tuesday evening. He left for
Wood. Wednesday morning.
Glen Sherwood made a trip to Wn-
ner with hogs, Tuesday. He did not
trikc a very good market, and hopes
for a better one before hauling the
remainder Of them.
The teacher and pupils Of the Sat
rec school are patiently awaiting the
~rcction Of a flag staff, so they may
unfurl the large flag they received
some time ago.
Iyer Week Of Pleasant Valley, bat
who was employed most Of last SUM
.er in Rosebud Valley, is again as
listing his uncle, Joseph Week, in the
hog buying business, at Winner.
Mrs. Glen Sherwod and children
allied on Mrs. John Sherwood Thurs
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
Where There: Is A Will

no you read the bank advertising? Some OF the most in
- terestirg and ingenious bits OF reading matter to be
found anywhere are coming from the hands Of .he advertising
men nowadays, and the bank advertising has cotce to hold its
own with that OF the department stores and ta- rest of the
selling news that makes newspapers and magazines 50 enter
tanning.
"They Never Found His Wiz announces a big bank in a
large city, and telsa story Of unnecessary difncultes. He had
. told his whe about having nela q nI, 3nI u could not be
found. He died after a snort n!ness, leaving the wife and
three children.
"The real property which, in he aas.ate OF a will, belongs
to the children subject to t2 wi4cTs dover, cannot be sold
until the youngest comes Z: ace, l9 yea: later, unless the
mother goes through cn.picaed court procedure. 1t is going
to be difficult, in the interim, II lot impossible, for her to
educate and keep the three children on The insurance and the
income from her third of the property. Yet he meant TO
leave her in control OF the properly"
The moral drawn by the bank is-have your will drawn,
with the bank named as executor. It's a good plan.
All sorts OF complications are likely to arise in case OF
sudden death, and minor, children need to be protected.
Wives, also. who have shared in the early struggles, ought
to be assured their just share OF the later rewards.
No man wants to leave his affairs in a tangle for his heirs
to wrestle with, particularly if his means are modest. 1t
might be said that the smaller the fortune. the greater need
ofa clear and explicit will.
Wills aren't for old people in their dotage to make. They
are for young people to help keep their affairs in order.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02

hat The grade Herefords of this ter
tory RI largely builded from the
Iffspring Of these good animals that
shipped into the county from
i've years back. Take the herd be
onging to John Burnett. He has been
,sing Royal Fairfax, that was shipped
n to head the club herd. This famous
ull has served at the head of two
fade herds, at the head of several
mall purebred herds and is now back
nto the herd belonging to Mr.. Humph-
ey. This bull has done more to i'm
,rove the quality of Mellette county
Ierefords than any other animal. He
as used in the l.. A. Pinard herd to
ssist Old Richard. When Mr.. Blake
bought him for the club herd Mr..
;nard remarked, "That is the best
wo-year-old that ] have ever pro-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
Dame Nature Teaches Farrnino

The silent but irresistible forces of nature have brought the
comforts OF man to their present standard and in all probability
eventually VIII compel the application of a higher science to food
production. The old-faShioned farmer may resist to tie last
your new-fangled notions but Dame Nature will have her way
despite the rcactionary tendency.
The time is now at hand when the farmer must solve the
problem OF the insect. The Agricultural Department has done
much to help, but IN all likelihood the farmer must work out his
own salvation. The HesSian fly could not exist were it not for
the growing of wheat, barley and rye; the Colorado beetle would
run back to his native weeds were not potato crops supplied to
him as food. The boil weevl could not exist where cotton is not
grown.
sThere are few insects that have several food plants, though
some may live a little time on any vegetation, but the habits and
customs of the pests would indicate that though they are so
numerous, it is impossible for the farmer to cope with them
individually, their i'll effects can be greatly overcome by a
thoughtful system of crop rotation. Not all insects can be con-
troned in this way, but many of them can. Seemingly, once more,
natural. ~compulsion is going to give US more scientific farming.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
Cooperative Marketing

IN every part of the country people are learning the lesson of
i cooperative marketing. -
Georgia is learning the lesson Of this sane and progre &ive
kind of marketing wisely and we'll. Every day the people of
this state are drawing nearer and nearer to a perfect realization
OF the things that will come to pass by the enforcement of the
right methods Of progress.
This fine cooperative marketing idea, as applied to cotton,
has produced very fine results in Georgia. Watermelons have
been put on a better business basis because of CO operative market
ing, and the peanut growers are obtaining excellent results.
The Georgia farmers are accomplishing much in the raising
of peanuts. In Cochran, Georgia, last week, peanuts sold as
high as $107 per ton.
California is leading the country in cooperative marketing.
There are twenty-five distinct statewide marketing associations
In this state; others are being organized. ,
This great question deserves to be carefully studied by all
who are interested in real progress along agricultural lines.
Proper organization of various agricultural products into
cooperative marketing associations in this state will mean a very
rich degree of prosperity. 1t is something worth thinking about.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02

- .. u. 80 Il -J4t, SDG1AIy TA5NuO
The recent work Of the State SAM
.ayy Board in Me'lettc county has
.r r't cat some new light upon the
Hero ~ hrs.no-s of the county. The
n an II the ac-
{ talns,al SIS free herd
ar Tevcfords rank
..rr high.
The herd belonging to Bert Humph-
rcy did MT return a single reactor
THIS means melting mere than a
lai % vati.n would indicate.
One \, tie mo,n causes Of t. 3. is a
X II n.luti p. BY constitution
we mean that inherit power to, resist
AL '-u.ls rr diseases. The animal
80 III. r w2r by certain physical
't.- rnt. = large heart girth,
deep, ro iay. chest capacity. The gen
oral appearance Of condition of skin
ar1 pm u'a, lavcl pment. A bright
ere, coupled with n healthy, nervous
es en- ere some Of the things that in
ii ate y sound constitution. Now
those attributes are not at all common
among animals. Even many purebred
animals a.2 very much deficient In
Nc-c wrch de ircd qualifications.
r., very Tact that Mr.. Humphrey has
on entire herd which is free from this
disease points out a significant anc
important thing. His herd must have
th2t development which accompanies
?nv hcrd which is free from disease.
TIav have the power to transmit con
gtitrtisn end inherit vitality.
A Herd With Something Back of 4
Nov The reaction of the animals
tc,tel is no more than should be eX-
rooted from them. To begin with,
they were selected for just spch per
~formances.
When the former agricultural agent
wont outside the county and shipped
in purcbrcd Hereford COWS and bulls
lie looked first toward health. he
was not locking for a herd Of show
animals. His was q quest for sound
breeding stock, He selected COWS that
Showed constitution and ru%ggedness'
These COWS were mated to III of the
words best bulls-Richard Fairfax.
Now this animal had not been brought
into international fame at this time
so VIC mus acknowledge that the
agent did not select him from reputa-
tion. Tie wos selected to lay a foun
dation for Mellette county Heretords
There never lived a better bui! for
real conetitution.
The COWS that went to build no the
herd belonging to Mr.. Humphrey wel
selected from tho Club cows. Thes'
COWS have reproduced a herd of young
animals which are a credit to the
breed.
In trav1hu c {. u ,-Cntrv | find
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02

Some people evidently believe in
pntting themselves before the public
n the best possible light, as they never
tire of boasting of their boyhood on
the farm.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02

day afternoon to remind her Of her
birthday. Glen called for them later
and all were entertained at a bounti-
,ul supper.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02

duced.' His career in this county
mas proved Mr.. Pinard's statement a
rue and reliable one.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02

G.. ID 4 -Dh, County Agent
The recent work Of the State SAM
t,gy Board in Me'iettc county has
'r r't cat some new light upon the
Ncrr' ri hrs,no-s e the county. The
n ~ II the ac-
tuln.,Gl sis free herd
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
Stars, Every One of Them and They
Contribute to This PAPER !:

This paper believes there is no
cleverer news talent in the coun.
try than that here pictured.
We count ourselves fortunate
to be able to offer our readers
the work Of men like Richard
Lloyd Jones. nationally known
editor; DR.. Matthews. one Of the
nations outstanding preachers.
and Gilkinson. Of cartoon and
comic fame. The others are
equally recognized as masters in
their fields.
BY special arrangement with
the Publishers Autocaster Service.
these newspaper stars contribute
exclusively to this paper.
The Washington times., 1923-07-19
GREAT ADVANCE
PREDICTED IN
ELECTRICITY
DR.. Frank B. Jewett Tells Co.
lumbia Students of
Maryeis. Ahead.
BY international News Service.

NEW YORK, July 19.-Stupen-
dous advances in electricity are
foreshadowed, Dr. Frank b.
Jewett, president of the American
Institute of Electrical Engineers
and vice-chairman of the Engineer
ing Foundation, declared at the
tWenty-fourth summer session con.
vocation at Columbia University,
attended by teachers and students
from all parts of the country.
$50 vast is the present stream of
new knowledge from research work
in the field of the structure of the
atom and Of the properties. of ions,
electrons and protons," said DIR.
Jewett, that one dare not predict
what the future has in store for
u.s."
DR.. Jewett, whose subject was
THE Age of Electricity" added
that "as a result of the knowledge
acquired since we first began to
have an insight into the mechanism
of electricity there has developed
and is still developing a knowledge
of the ultimate structure Of matter
and of the various manifestations
of what we term energy which
have not only tended to break
down and diffuse many of the old
barriers which separated the. So
called sciences, but also give basis
for the belief that, in the last
analysis, all matter and forms of
energy are different manifestations
Of electricity in it's primordial
form.
IF this turns out to be so, then
we have indeed real Justification
for the allegation that we are liv-
ing in an age of electricity.
Whether the electrons and protons
of our present knowledge are in
fact the ultimate devices of these
great protean forces we have no
present means of knowing, but even
II they are not later found to be
composites of some infinitely
smaller units our present knowl.
edge of them is sufficient to open
up wide vistas of practical appil-
cation Of electricity compared with.
which the developments of the
present will pale into insight.
icance." =
Stupendous advances are fore
Swallowed by discoveries of the last
two decades, DIR. JeWett declared.
The Washington times., 1923-07-19
ACCUSED OF Staying TO
BUY RING FOR GIRL

bridgeport, Conn, July 19.-John
Dandone, tWenty.six, was held Grim
lnaliy responsible for the death Of
George Hultz, seventy, a recluse liv-
ing In a shack at Topstone, on the
nlght or May 4. in a finding by
coroner j. }. Phelan The shack
was set afire and burned after Dan
done had dragged the body to the
pohd nearby and then thrown it
into the weeds.
me coroner says Dandone com
Hlltted the murder to obtain money
20 purchase a diamond ring and to
make good" his story of pretended
wealth to a girl in Danbury.
Danuone, at the inquest, held at
me ruins of the shack, re-enacted
inc murder. His excuse for attack
ing HultZ was that the latter shot
at MN while passing the place in
the evening