The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-05-03

loss in this state for the last year, as
compiled from national statistics,
shows that it amounts to $4.7S for
each resident of the state, which is
Chased as d heavier tax thar is asked
to maintain the state government.
Pierre.-State Treasurer O'Brien
received a plain envelope postmarked
Denver, without any distinguishing
mark. The Enclosure was a slip of
white paper and five 800 bills. On
advice OF the attorney general he has
placed it in a conscience fund" for
use OF the state.
! Parker.-A boys band has been
organized in Parker and at the
organization meeting held recently
20 boys were present. Is of them hav.
ing instruments. A director has been
secured and it is hoped that the boys
will be able to give concerts this sum.
mer.
Yankton.-Traffic relations were re
sumed with Nebraska April IL, after
an interruption of six weeks, made
necessary this year by the space of
time between the breakup of the ice
at this point and arrival of sufficient
water to float the ferry.boat B. A.
Douglass.
Flandreau.- .Pettigrew & Son, breed
ers of full blooGed Polled Hereford
cattle, have just shipped two prize
bulls to Australia, where they will
head herds there. 1t is the second
shipment of Herefords that has been
made to that country from this place.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are being
completed for the annual field meet
of the schools of this (JaCkson) coun-
ty, which VIII be held in Belvidere on
May 5. The athletic events will be
numerous and will cover all features
of the average track meet.
Presho.-A Community Market
Day has been successfully attempted
in this place. Two sales have been
held which have drawn large and
enthusiastic crowds. Farm nipple
ments and household goods have been
offered at this public sale.
White Lake.-More effective law
enforcement IS TO be the goal Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance union
year, it was indicated at the annual
convention of the Fourth district Of
the state organization.
Mitchell.-While final action has
not been taken by the board Of
education, it is definitely stated that
the board expects to trim from s to Z
per cent off the annual school levy
| this year. This means a saving of
: $40, 900 to S12. 500.
Pierre.-The state highway com.
mission has let a contract for the con.
struct.on of three concrete ~viaducts
in Haakon county on the proposed
new line of the Black and Yellow trail
between Midland and Philip.
Misunderstanding advantage OF the
natural facilities offered by the lake.
legion convention committees are pre-
pairing to STAGE a water carnival dur.
ing the state convention at Lake
Madison, June 6 to s.
Pierre.-FiguTes compiled by the
state immigration department show
that South Dakota stood first among
all the states OF the union last year
in percentage of ~merchantable corn
raised for the year.
Monroe.-Timely discovery by .
farmer of Miss Cora Saur. a school
teacher, sitting in a standing auto
mobile, the engine running and filling
the closed car with gas fumes probab-
ly saved her life.
yolin.--The deposits OF the two
Violin banks show a substsn initial in
crease for the past IL months, in
dicating a steady improvement in the
financial situation here and in this
vicinity.
Canton.-The Lincoln County Farm
bureau has offered a reward of 500
for the capture and conviction Of
anyone stealing poultry, hogs, harness
or any other farm products or tools.
Twin Brooks.-Farmers Of this
district held a meeting here and de-
cided to organize a company for the
purpose Of conducting a farmers Co
operative store in Twin Brooks.
Miller-Plans are now being pre-
pared by a Huron architect for
Miller's $685. community house,
bonds for which we're recently voted
to the extent of s25, 900.
Misunderstanding of small grains
is pretty well advanced In most
sectitses OF Miner county. and is be-
ing rushed now that spring weather
has arrived.
Madison.-With the opening of the
1928 season Lake Madison. one Of
South Dakota's most popular summer
resorts, will begin its 33d year.
Sioux Falls.-The 53rd annual meet
ing of the South Dakota Congrega-
tional conference will be held in
Sioux Falls. May 10 to IL.
Oral.-Arrangements are being
made by the Chicago and North
western Railway company to erect Q
new depot here.
Beresford.-Lars Larson, 76, of this
city, was found dead in the basement
OF his home, death being due to heart
trouble.
.Huron.-After several years OF agf
tation; Huron Is at last to have Q
swimming beach in the James river.