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The Bismarck tribune., 1923-10-19
SHEEP DISTRIBUTED

Fargo, Oct. 19.-H thousand head
Of sheep, purchased in Montana, are
being distributed among the farmers
of Michigan, N. D., district this
week, according to G.. w. Lincoln,
The Bismarck tribune., 1923-10-19

When baby is constipated, has
wind-colic, feverish breath, coated
tongue, or diarrhea, a half teaspoon
full of genuine "California Zig Syrup"
promptly moves the poisons, gases,
bile, souring food and waste right
out. Never cramps or overacts.
Babies love it's delicious taste.
Ask your druggist for genuine
california Fig Syrup" which has
full directions for infants in arms,
and children of all ages, plainly
printed on bottle. Mother!. You must
say California" or you may get an
Imitation fig syrup.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
VOLUME nj.
BAD AUTO ACCIDENT

There was a bad auto accident
about three miles west of Winner,
Tuesday afternoon, when Mr.. Reinke,
who lives west Of Witttcn on what is
known as the Frank Weaver place,
was taking a load of hogs to the
Winner market III his Ford truck.
The truck engine was missing and
Mr.. Reinke raised up in his seat to
look over the windshield, when the
front wheels cramped and the truck
was turned over, pinning Mr.. Reinke
under the truck. He had one of his
legs badly broken and received
number Of cuts about the head and
body. He was pinned under the truck
and could not free himself until as
sistancc came. lie was taken to Win
ner, where lie received medical atten-
t!on.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

In that great dairy state of Wis
consin, authorities estimate that two
thirds Of their dairy COWS are bred
to grade and scrub sires. Denmark,
Switzerland, and the Netherlands have
learned their lesson. They insist upon
usirg only purebred bulls. The aver
agcs yearly milk production og cows
IN The various countries is as follows
Netherlands, 1885; Switzerland, $3.50
Denmark, $500; United States, 3,412.
AS the number Of purebrcd dairy
bulls in use is increased, the milk pro-
duction Of the average cow in the
United States may be expected to APP
proach more nearly the averages at
tanned in foreign countries where
purcbred sires are the rule.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
sOUTT. DAKOTA TO ESTAB-
LISH A SOLDIER COLONY

South Dakota, acting through its
Land Settlement Board, Col. Boyd
Wales, commissioner, is preparing to
assist a number of disabled veterans
to become independent land owners.
An S0-acre parcel of land adjoining
the State college of agriculture at
Brookings, has been selected for the
proposed colony. This tract has been
divided into 10-acre farms upon
which cottages, poultry houses, barns
and fences will be erected. The land
which is already under cultivation
will be broken by tractors, ready for
the crops. This is one Of the most
fertile spots in the state, well drained,
and every foot of it capable Of culti-
vation.
Work on the building program will
be started in the spring and the
homes will be ready for occupancy
early in the summer. Each farm will
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
OBITUARY

Elias 7. Abowczk who passed away
at his home here jan. 10, 1923, was a
native of far-off Syria. He was born
at Kfeir, near historical Damascus in
1877, and emigratcd to the United
States at the age of twenty. En-
dowcd with all the sturdy qualities of
his PhCcnician ancestors, he set out
in search Of his fortune and the pur-
suit Of happiness, which have been
mcrcilessly denied him by tn brutal
OppreSsors Of his native land, the un-
sncakable Turks. After arriving he
at once made the west his desired
goal, first settling at Valley City, n.
d., and shortly after moving into
Fargo. Later he acquired home
stead at Gettysburg, s. D., making it
his home for three wears. In 1903 he
moved to Chamberlain, s. d., and in
company with his brother, Charlie
Abourezk, conducted business there
In 1905 he moved to Gregory county
first settling at Burke, and later mov-
ing to Gregory, identifying. himself
with the first pioneers of- the town.
At the close Of the World War, he
paid a visit to his beloved native land
where he was married. Elias t.
Ahourczk was q true American
though only a natmalizcd citizen. He
held that true Americanism proceeds
from the minds and hearts of men,
manifested only by true character
honorable department and recognition
of the supremacy Of the law. He was
aggressive as well as progressive and
he took interest in all the civic ac-
tivities of Gregory. He was respected
bv all who knew him and his friends
are numbered by the hundreds. He
was devoted to the various bodies of
the Masonic order to which he be-
longed. and in his death Gregory and
vicinity sustain a great loss.-Greg-
DRY Times-Advocate.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

The revenue act of 1921 provides
that an income tax return shall be
filed by every person, married. or
single, whose gross income for the
wear 1922 was $4,000 or more. Broad
ly speaking, gross income includes all
income received by the taxpayer dur
ing the year from salary or wages, or
from "business, trade, profession or
vocation. y dealing in property, or the
transaction Of any business carried on
for profit. Net sinceme, upon which
the tax is assessed, is gross income
less certain specified deductions for
business expenses, losses, bad debts,
taxes. contributions, etc.
Among the most important items in
Inc returns Of many taxpayers are
'he deductions for business expenses.
n the case Of stcrekeepcr, they in
~lude reasonable allowance for saln-
rics paid employees, amounts paid for
advertising, premiums for insurance
pgainst fire or other business losses,
he cost of water, light, heat and fuel
lscd in his place of business, dray-
'ge and freight bills.
A professional man, doctor or law
or, may claim as deductions the cost
# supplies used in the practice of his
profession, expenses paid in the opera
ion and repair of an automobile used
n making professional calls, dues to
professional Societies, subscriptions to
professional journals, Office rent, and
he cost of fuel, light, heat and water
lsed in his Office, and the hire Of as
istants.
The farmer may deduct all amounts
paid in the production, harvesting and
marketing of crops, including labor
'ost of seed and fertilizer purchased,
cost of minor repairs to farm build
'ngs (other than the dwelling, which
IS personal expense) and cost of small
tools used up in the course of year
two. Rent paid for farm also is
IN allowable deduction.
Deduction of personal or living ex-
penses such as rent paid for DWELL
nc, hire Of domestic servants, educa-
ton of children, etc., is expressly dis
llowcd by the revenue act.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

an increase Of 81 per cent. The above
figures are the averages for five COWS
in q lactatiOn periods in the case of
Iowa; nine COWS in % lactati0n per-
iOds in the case Of South Dafota.
Both stations used Holstein, Guernsey
and Jersey sires on the same cows.
The AVERAGES are for all breeds.
It must not be inferred that all
pnehrcd sircs will increase The pro-
duction of the offspring. Some will
not. "Papcrs" are not enough. Pro
ducing ability and type must go with
them Of the six purebred bulls used
in the dairy herd of the University
of Missouri, three got daughters pro-
ducin% from to % per cent less than
their dams the other three got daugh-
ters producing from one to 6S per cent
per cent more than their dams. The
dams were exceptionally good COWS.
Any Of these bulls might have proven
All dSStI W dNcldSC Htlus
The actual value of bull can be prop
el'ly determined only by the perform
ance Of his daughters.
Cow testing association reports
from Wisconsin show that COWS sired
by purebred bulls produce annually
from 40 to IS pounds more butterfat
each than do cows sired by grade or
scrub bulls.
In spite Of the preponderance of
evidence in favor of using the pure
bred dairy sire, tho vast majority of
dairy herds are still headed by grades
and scrubs. The census of 1920 re-
veals the fact that on 43,406 farms in
South Dakota reporting dairy cattle,
there are only 1914 purebred dairy
bulls in use. Thus there is but one
purebrcd dairy bull to every 800 dairy
cows. The balance are grades and
scrubs.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
NUMBER 2.
OLDEST WHITE SETTLER DEAD

Edward Whiting of Spencer, Neb.,
died Tuesday morning at his home of
a complication of diseases and harden
inc Of the arteries. His funeral will
be held today at 10 O'Clock at st.
Mary's Catholic church.
His four sons, who live in Todd
county, Thomas, David, Jacob and
Edward, Jr., were notified and came
to Winner, where they were joined by
their sister, Mrs. Fred Larmer, and
went to Spencer Tuesday.
Mr. Whiting was a veteran of the
civil war, and for a time was sta
toned 1T Fort Randall. Immediately
after the war he took up his residence
in what is now Boyd county, Neb.,
being the first white man establishing
permanent residence. He also built
The first set of improvements, which
arc still on farm north of Spencer.
Ed, as he was known to everybody,
was frequent visitor in the Rosebud,
where he was interested in the Whit
ing ranch near Hidden Timber, in
Todd county, with his sons. He en-
ioycd a wide acquaintance in this
northwest section, and was a unique
character in many ways typical Of
the true pioneer of early days.
His health had been declining the
past few years and especially the past
six months. His last trip to Winner
was during the Tripp county fair last
rall- Tripp County Journal.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

be laid out by the horticultural de-
partmcnt of the college of agricul
ture, which will include plans fol
trees, shrubbery and lawns. The idea
is to make these homes attractive
places to live in as well as the basis
for an income.
These complete small farms will b,
sold TO men who are taking VOCATION
III training in agriculture under tn,
u. S. Veterans Bureau, but who are
not in physical condition, because o.
their war disabilities, to operate 4
general farm. Here they can spec
ialize in poultry, bees and truck gar
dcning, besides keeping COW.
Three requirements are laid down
First. the men must be married; sec
ond, they must be taking u poultry
course in an agricultural college, ant
third, they must have satisfactory
standings in their studies. These con
stitute the essential factors for sue
cessful farming of this type.
The plan is to sell these tracts tt
such men on an installment plan, tn,
payments extending over a period o.
years. AS the mon will all be taking
training under the Veterans Bureau
and are married, they will receive &
maintainencc allowance Of Sl35, ac
cord:ng to the number Of dependents
They will be able to make payments
or their farms for several years from
that source as we'll as from the in
come from the farms themselves.
Men on this project will be able t.
attend their classes in the college
which is less than mile away, anC
develop their farms at the same time
Anyone interested can obain de
tailed information by writing to tht
L. s. Veterans Bureau, Minneapolis
Minnesota.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
DARE THE
IMPOSSIBLE
.....:..I..!,s,i..,.......;......

| 1t is a common practice to blame the world ar
not ourselves for our faiingS. Look deep enough a.
you will usually find that it is not the world IN
stands in your way, but you yourself.
If there is any evil in us. lad habits will devel
IL And there is evil in all OF us. Put your strenp
10 the test but never your weakness Dare TO try
apparently impossible tasks if they are tasks for goo
never fear faiure-all the world loves a good lose
ana when you fail in the right your defeat Is ONLY
beginning OF final victory.
Day by day civilization is demanding more OF on
one or us-more that Is pure and strong Twente
century society tolerates no weakness no tant In
dlVdual workers. Today every must lie ab0
suspicion. Each one Of us must be proof agair,
calumny. Everybody is lied about--somptimes
envy sometimes by ignorance. Never resent n falls,
mood about yourself-after all 1t is test OF yo
reputation. Let your life, not your words be yO
rebuke to SANDER. You defeat yourself when yo
stoop to the slanderers low level ~
Noble living Is all the armor you need TO wear
Silence Is the most eloquent that can he made
to The slanderer and 1t is the searchligh thai
VIII reveal the slanderers shame and put him IN
complete disrepute. -
Re so true TO yourself that you never need to fear
yourself and you will never need 20 fear the world
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
|&ekaraE!1dIone,lyII5]

one OF Maeterlincks wonderful stories he tells OF
1 powerful man of the Middle Ages who conceived
great plans and executed them, but always with diff
cuitS: frequently ne almost failed and succeeded
ohiy py superhuman effort. Finally he found that a
secret enemy was always working against his most
careful plans neutralzing his most strenuous exer.
tons -
As the years passed he determined to find and de-
stroy this enemy. Life not worth living with this
nidden roe forever encrcling him with difficulties
One evening he went out for a walk He saw another
man approaching him. BY that strange instinct which
warns us or danger he knew that this man was his
lifelong enemy. He resolved TO kill him.
AS ne approached, he observed that this man wore a
mask. But, conscious that this was the antagonist
OF his life he said they met "You are the
man VINO from my youth till has been pursuing
me thwarting me, almost defeating me. I mean 10
XIII you but will give you chance for your life
Draw and defend Yourself"
Inc stranger said as he drew his sword 'I am mt
your service but first see who 1t is that you would
ignt lie removed his mask and the man stood
before himself
1hls fabie is true Of every one of u.s. Where you
.hk an enemy has injured You look closely and nine
your habits.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
PUREBRED DAIRY BULLS PAY

A COW is like machine in many re-
poets. The difference in the capaci-
" of machines is illustrative of the
2reat variations in producing ability
which exist between dairy COWS. What
auses this difference7 The chief
causes are the surroundings amid
which the cow happens to be placed
and the characteristics which she in
lerits from her ancestors.
A great many cows are handicapped
n their production by poor feeding
and care, but there are also a great
many whose production is not limited
by feed and care but rather by theD
ltter lack of a tendency to produce
milk and butterfat. Some COWS have
strong tendency to use their feed
or putting flesh on their back. 9th
ars have an equally strong tendency to
use their feed for the manufacture OF
milk. These tendencies come from
the characteristics Of a long line Of
ancestors.
A cow will usually inherit the char
acteristics of one animal more strong
" than those of another. In general,
she inherits one-half of her character.
istics from her two parents, one
fourth from her four grandparents,
one-eighth from her eight great
grandparents and so on. Full sis,
ters may carry the characteristics Of
entirely different animals, and hence
the difference which has been known
to be found among animals of almost
identical breeding.
Animals are most likely to resemble
n appearance and producing ability
their nearest ancestors, and for this
reason great Importance is attached
to the merits of the dam and sire used.
1t is often a poor policy to invest
'eavily in the hope of building up a
dairy herd quickly, although the pur-
,hase of few good cows for founda-
ton stock is very commendable. Thus
the only avenue left, and one which
ffers the greatest possibilities for
erd improvement, is the dairy sire.
Results from the use Of purebred
larry sires have been very satisfact-
>ry. At almost the same time (1907)
he Iowa Experiment Station and the
'outh Dakota Experiment Station
arted experiments to secure definite
lata as to the value of the purebred
AIRY sire as a means Of increasing
he production of the herd. Their
'indings have been essentially tho
anne and are strongly in favor of the
lrebrcd herd leader:
Iowa S. d.
Dam's Butterfat
Product n 171.57 lG0.OG
Daughters Butterfat
Production 26l.25 26O.Od
Per cent Increase 81 81
These two stations, working inde-
"endeht of each other, arrived at prac.
tically the same conclusion, namely
hat the use of purebred dairy sires on
Grub or grade cows results in over
0 per cent increase in production the
'irst cross. Iowa found that one pure
bred cross increased the milk pr dua
tion 6i per cent. South Dakota found
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
THE FARMERS WIFE
BY Mary Ann Gray

Dry Cleaning of garments is import
ant at this time of the season, when
gloves, dresses, blouses and skirts
which cannot be washed show soil
and dust. Gasoline is the best dry
cleaning agent and high test gasoline,
which leaves no dirt when poured
from an earthen dish, should always
be used for the work. If single spots
are to be removed place a thick, soft
pad underneath and rub the garment
from the outside to the center using
a cloth of similar material and color
for this cleansing.
When dipping the whole garment,
use enough gasoline to cover the en-
tire material and have additional gas
oline for thorough rinsing. Dry soap
shavings add to the ease with which
the clothes are cleaned. Warm gaso-
line does the work better than cold; to
warm it place the gasoline in bowl
which can be placed in a kettle of
warm water, but of course do not get
the cleaner near a flame. Brush
soiled places while material is in the
first cleaning; rinse, then squeeze
out gasoline and hang garments out
doors to dry. The gasoline oder !
removed by pressing the cloth owe
which a damp cloth is placed.
St. Valentines Day is the next oc-
casion for festive holiday refresh,
ments, and children especially appre,
ciato fancy sandwiches, and cakes.
Appropriate sandwiches are made O.
white bread with red Jelly filling and
cut heart shaped, while pastry tarts
of the same design with red preserve
filling arc also pretty. A red and
white salad of cherries and cottage
cheese balls is delicious, and straw
berry iello in heart molds, served
with whipped or ice cream, is dainty
dess ert.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
receiver Appointed for First National

r. Fl. Millay of Gregory has been
,ppointed receiver for the First Ma
ional Bank of Winner, and began his
luties as such yesterday. NJ. Millay
rs been connected with the Gregory
Taticnal Bank with his father. The
otter is one Of the prominent bankers
n this sectIcn of the state. and it is
e To predict that the affairs of, the
nix will be handled wisely and econ
mically.-Tripp County Journal.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

One of onr subscribers this week
anded MS the following recipe for
aking home brew: Chase a frog ten
lies, gather mp the hops. Add half
int shcl.ac. ter gallons water, four
nem'ds tanbark and four gallons home
uade soft soap. Strain through tks
eel of an IW.W. sock to keep it
from working. To each pint add
grasshoppcr to give ii kick.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Next Monday is Lincoln IS birthday
and Wednesday next is ST. valen-
tines day.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Subs,r.bc l2r The Pioneer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-10
SOUTH AMBOY READY FOR
ARMISTICE DAY EVENTS

SOUTH AMBoY. Nov. 10-Armis-
tice Day will be fittingly celebrated
tomorrow at Toms River where at
the fourth district convalescent
home of which Middlesex county is
part, a program suitable for the
occasion will be carried out. All of
the American Legion state officers
will be present as will several noted
speakers. A general invitation is
extended to the people of Middlesex
county to journey to Toms River to-
morrow. A tour of inspection at the
home will be in order before and
after the services.
Large delegations from Perth AM
boy, New Brunswick, Dunellen,
South Amboy and other places about
the county where Legion posts are
active will motor to Toms River.
The members of the Forty and
Eight Society with a number of
their friends will journey there in a
body.
The American Legion Auxiliaries
throughout the state will be pres
ent to take In active part in the
gram at the Convalescent Home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-10
DILL URGES MOTORISTS
TO GET PLATES At ONCE

TRENTON, Nov. 1O:-Motor
Vehicle Commissioner William l..
Dill today urged the motorists of the
state to u 1924 registration
plates and drivers licenses as soon
as possible after December 1, next,
when the registrations for the COM
Ing year will be commenced.
Commissioner Dill declared thai as
a new system for the issuance of
licenses is being installed, it will re-
quire substantially more time to is
sue them than heretofore. The new
system involves the use of typewrit-
ers instead of pen and ink in the
making out of the licenses.
1.-THE procrastinating delays which
have attended the issuance of regis
trations and drivers licenses during
the past years has evidenced itself
by the large crowds which frequent
our offices during the closing days
of December and the first few days
in January. All of this confusion
car easily be obviated If car owners
and drivers of our state will avail
themselves of the advantages accru-
ing from the fact we have located
registration agencies in all the prin-
cipal towns and cities in New Jersey
and by applying during the first If
teen days In December" said Mr..
Dill.
Commissioner Dill asked especial
ly hat the public cooperate with
his office to eliminate the long lines
of waiting applicants SO that the
press of business will not be so great
during the Christmas holiday season.
1t was said the motor vehicle
offices here will be open every day
until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and
a sufficient number of clerks have
been engaged to prevent unnecessary
delays.
Attention was called to the fact
that the use of 1923 plates after De-
cember 81, next, will make the user
liable to arrest.