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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
AIMS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

During the past year the American
Legion Auxiliary has been before the
public several times and appreciates
the excellent support and patronage
tenedered by the community. In re-
urn it is regarded advisable that W
publish how these funds are being
put to use.
The A. J.. A. Memorial Building, at
Sanator, which is an annex to the
ter, received $500 from the Miller
Auxiliary, made on the Poppy Sale
Memorial Day and the Brick Drive in
September.
To the disabled men in hospitals,
mostly in the state but also to S. ID.
state, we have sen bath robes, paja-
mas, jelly, books and some money for
treats at Easter, Christmas time, Ar
mistiCe Day, etc. A treat was given
the TT. Smelling troops on their way
to Pierre last year. Flowers are sent
frequently.
When boys are in our local hospi-
tai we aim to take them dainties n
reading matter which seems to be
greatly appreciated. The A. l.. a.
members urgently request any friends
who know of any instances where this
organization can render assistance or
comfort to a soldier or his family. Re
port promptly the facts.
1t is the purpose of this A. l.. A.
to heartily support and cooperate
with the American Legion in legisla-
tive measures, in Americanization
Work, and in true American citizeI-
ship and patriotism.
Any mother, sister, wife or daughter
who is eligible is, urged to join the
A.. l.. A. and help in the success Of
this work.
A, l.. A. Committee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
LAND SALES In STATE
INDICATE INTEREST

The second of a series Of articles
on South Dakota, it's land values and
production, furnished by Irwin D. AL
drich, immigration commissioner, fol-
lows herewith:
The superintendent of the Pine Ridge
Indian Agency held a sale Of Indian
lands last fall. The lands to be Of
fered were listed and appraised, and
offered, after advertising, or sealed
bids.
The Pine Ridge reservation includ-
es the counties of Washabaugh. Ben
nett, Washington and Shannon, lying
between the White River and the Neb-
raska line.
Ninety-two tracts were sold at a
gross price amounting to s3s,773
nor than the appraised valuation,
or an average of 1892 per tract above
the appraisal. These lands were ap-
praised mostly at from IS to SIS an
care, The terms were either cash or
four annual payments, with interest.
The superintendent of the Rosebud
agency held a sale in Indian lands in
the counties of Gregory, Trip. Todd
and Mellette on December II, and
disposed of lis tracts at a total gross
increase over the appraised value Of
s51, 1868, or an average of $443.62
above the appraisal of each tract.
These lands were appraised at from
IS to $50 an acre, and included some
very choice pieces.
The sales, in both cases, were made
largely to people in the vicinity, or
to their friends who had come on from
the east to buy land, or to prospec-
tive settlers from Nebraska. Most of
the tracts sold will be occupied and
improved by the new owners.
These sales are an indication of the
growing interest In the cheaper lands
Of the state. The state immigration
department is advised that up to the
10th of March about sixty carloads
of immigrant movabIes had crossed
the Missouri river at Chamberlain
since the first Of the year
Transfers are taking place in other
sections Of the state, and the outlook
is for at least a normal movement in
land in a large part of the state this
season
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
MILLER Wins AT
STATE TOURNAMENT
Take Game From Belle FOurche 20
to II and VIII Play Sioux
Falls Tonight

Miller won their first game at the
State basket ball tournament, at Sioux
Falls, Wednesday evening, when they
defeated the fast Belle Fourche team
% to ii. The Miller Hi squad con-
sisting of McCullen, b. Titus, Dennis,
McCarl, S. Titus, Engleman, Leyson
and Condcn, and a number of fans
together with coaches Damburg and
Schroeder departed Tuesday evening.
The Miller quint started the game
by taking the lead in the first quar-
ter s to 3, and were never headed. The
second was even, both teams scoring
five points. Miller annexed a seven
point lead in the third quarter by
scoring six points to Belle Fourche's
four, and ended the game in a driving
finish in the final quarter when they
piled up a thirteen point lead by scor-
ing eight points while the westerners
could cage but two points.
The returns of the game were eager
ly received by a large number of
fans at the Commercial Club rooms
and at Buds restaurant and the cheer
tHb anu tACltCIlthN was utdiIg do
great as at a real game.
Miller's next game at the tourna-
ment will be with the Sioux Falls
team, and will take place at $3.50 this
evening.
Other games played at the tourna-
mcnt resulted az follows.
Aberdeen 81, Olivet 10; Henry 80,
Bryant 25: I%roquois rs. Mobridge II;
Madison IS. Herrick 10; Yankton 30,
W~oonsocket IL; Alexandria 80, Mar
ion IL; Sioux Falls 81, Revillo 10.
.Today's games will be between the
following teams:
Aberdeen VS. Henry,
Iroquois VS. Madison,
Yankton VS. Alexandria,
Sioux Falls VS. Miller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
GOEHRING.

Miss Addie WEIGH and Mr.. Henry
Goehring were united in marriage ut
the Presbyterian manse, on Wedenes-
day. March 18th, the Rev. T. J. Simons
performing the ceremony.
The bride is so well-known here
that she needs no introduction. She
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
WEIGH, and served as county superin-
tendent Of schools for Hand County
for two terms. During the past year
she has been teaching n of the rural
schools of the county. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Goeh-
ring of Bates township, and is a pros
porous young farmer.
Both Of the happy pair have many
friends who extend good wishes for a
happy welded life, in which the Press
joins.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
BY REV. T. J.. SIMONS

1t to repay the injury he did another
by the wrong done? But the most
fatal thing about wrong doing is the
effect upon the wrong doer himself.
It makes him want to stay In the dark.
That only destroys his power Of know
ing what right and wrong are in
their finer manifestations at least. The
fishes in the Mammoth Cave of Ken
lucky have lost not only the power OF
sight but also the very balls them
selves Of their sockets. II one per-
sists in wrong doing and fastens the
habit of IL upon himself he comes to
hate the light. He does not want Il to
be thrown on him and he does not
want to come out in 1t. He wishes to
deceive people and God himself, IL
possible, as to what kind Of a charac-
ter he Is. Or else he becomes so
daringly evil that he is foolhardy in
the face of the law. But that is one
of the worst kinds of fooihardiness,
for he is rapidly approaching the Just
judgment of God. at is q terrible
thing to fall into the hands OF the liv-
ing God"
On the other hand Rulers are not
a terror TO good works" Good works
foster love. Evil works generate the
hatred, of God, fellow men and, IL
there be a spark OF self respect, Of
ones own self. IL Is ones duty to
honor and respect himself. Love Ii
the great revealer. Love is the great
thing to make one do right. II one
wrongs another he endangers hatred
for his fellow in the act. And of course
he is in danger of making the one
against whom the wrong is done to
hate him. Only love in his heart will
keep him from It.
God gives the great example Of right
doing mad SC OF keeping light on the
earth. 1t is In giving to the world
the revelation of man himself In Jesus
Christ his Son.
Love and belief and confidence and
good works, then all go together. The
one who engages In them stands fear
less before his fellow men and his
God, the God of them all. Perfect
love casteth out fear" says a scrip
tuIt Wfllcis luuCcu ~ 10 tuO pUALSNb
love of God In Christ that not only
gives to the world an example of
throwing everything, even God him
self into the open, but II is the thing
and the only thing that will give the
desire to do good to all men, even
though the very doing give n pain
at the time at least. Gods doing
good to the world was not without
the death on the cross, but the glory
and be~neficience Of Jesus Christ is
a~mmeasurable. Jesus as savior Ia
the great ~revealer and in 1t is the
savior of the world. He v us
from ourselves. He himself says.
There is nothing hid that shall not
be made known"
Be a daytime, revealing doer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
BOYS PLAN BIG
GET-TOCETHER MEETING

A genuine get-to-gether meeting Of
Legion members and all ex-service
men of Hand county, will be held in
the Legion rooms in the auditorium,
in this city, the evening Of April LIST.
Every ~ex-service man, whether a
member of the Legion or not, is here
with handed an invitation to be there
and join the gang. A sumptuous ban
quet will be served, and a mighty
entertaining entertainment Ia being
arranged.
AS a climax of the meeting, a prize
will be given to the one coming the
longest distance, and another prize
will go to the member bringing the
most service men.
More details OF the meeting will be
given next week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
JOHN II. COSTIGAN WRITES
FROM BLOOMINGTON, ILL.

Many Miller residents will remem-
Der John II. Costigan. a former Miller
lie, who is now d resident ef Blooming
ton, Ill. Mr.. Costigan writes:
Il haye been away in the, wilds of
Iowa, and ] saw some sights that re-
minded me of my old home in South
Dakota. On my return home, l found
III my mail a package from Doane
Robinson of Pierre. that l am proud
to show to my friends, of the scenery
in the Black Hills"
Mr.. COstigan also sent, with his
letter, a clipping Felating to the
Bloomington High School Basket Ball
team Of which his nephew, Harold
Costigan, is a valued member. MY
nephew is as good as his uncle for
being a sport" says Mr.. Costigan in
closing his letter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
YOUNG MOTHER Is
TAKEN BY DEATH

A particularly sad death occurred
carly Tuesday morning, when Mrs.
Roy Haas passed away following .
lingering illness. Her death occur
red at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Eli Bohen. of this city, where
she had been staying during her ill
ness.
The deceased lady was twenty nine
years OF age. and besides her husband
she is survived by three small child
rem n an infant of seven weeks
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Bohen,
three sisters and one brother. The
heartfelt sympathy OF the community
is extended to the bereaved family.
Funeral services will be held from
the Methodist Church tomorrow, at
$3.50 o'clock, and burial made in the
G. A. r. cemetery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
h. h. X. INyADEs HURON

Huronite-That the Ku Klux Khan
is actively organizing and at work in
this city and vicinity was emphatically
evidenced last night when a cross was
burned in the heart of the city. the
old Elk lots on Third street at the
corner of Ohio avenue.
The cross was fired about 11:20
last night. and was of the regulation
size and construction.
II is also reported that crosses we're
burned neal the Packing Plant and
near the cemetery.
Crosses have been burned and or,
ganizers have been at work in several
of the neighboring towns within the
last 80 days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
DAY TINE AND GOOD DEEDS

There is certainly a connection be-
tween good deeds and the day time.
The day is the natural time for work,
labor, constructive doing. That is not
to say that good deeds cannot be done
in the night. Some of the most ben
evOlent and constructive work Is done
in the night. But for the most part
it is done in the night because the
urgency of the situation demanded
that it be done Immediately or the
one who did the good deed could not
find time to do it in the day because
he was busily employed in doing
other good deeds in the day time.
There is another reason why we say
that good deeds belong to the day.
Those who do them are willing that
they be known. Indeed they are not
to he condemned IL they desire that
they be known, not boastfully, of
course. II is as surely wrong for one
30 boast of good deeds as it is foolish
for one to boast that he has done
wrong. If one boasts of his good
deeds he awakens the influence for
the right in them and from ones self.
But deeds speak Of what kind OF q
person n is. The one who does
good is pleased to be known by them.
The one who is constantly engaged
in good works is often reticent about
saying anything about them. Because
he knows that they cannot altogether
be hid and that is enough for him. He
is too busy about his good works to
see much Importance in having them
proclaimed.
The n who does right does not
fear investigation or exposure. His
work and his record lie open to the
world. He works in the open and
wishes to come to the light. He is
one who believes in himself and COM
mands the belief of his fellow men.
And 20 he acquires the trust OF his
fellows. His conscience is clear and
he can look every man in the face,
not with a%ffrontery. but with a mask
less innocency. Financiers tell US
that the basis OF business Is confidence
as between man and man. The man
who by upright dealing fosters con-
idence of his fellows Is the one who
is increasing the likelihood of pros
perity in business. There Is no doubt
about 1t. Fidelity and dependability
are the keystone of the business arch.
The one who forfeits the confidence
of his fellows is undermining the
structure of u prosperity, whether
il be that Of the community or Of the
nation. 1t is always profitable to do
right. 1t Is never so TO do wrong.
For a time it may seem 80 to the
wrong doer, but in the end II is we'll
shown hat the game was not worth
the candle. II n has ruined his
reputation by wrong doing how is he
to ecove it? IL one had acquired
money by wrong doing how is he by
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
CITY CHURCHES
BANQUET MEMBERS
Mems Club OF Presbyterian Church
Have Luncheon In Honor of Rev.
Hunter. M. e. Sunday Schools
Entertain Tuesday Eve

In honor of Rev. w. L. Hunter of
Aberdeen, who is in the city to assist
in conducting revival meetings at the
Presbyterian church fer the next two
weeks, the men Of the church and a
number of invited guests, gathered
in the auditorium dining room Tues
day noon, where a bountiful luncheon
served by the ladies of the church.
Following the luncheon, Chas. NJ.
Thompson made a few remarks. fol-
lowed by Rev. +. j. Simons, who in
troduced Rev. Hunter, the honor guest
Rev. Hunter gave a short and interest
ing talk. explaining the organization
of the Mems Club and the benefit
that might be derived from it.. Fol-
lowing this the informal gathering
adjourned.
A MEMS Club of the Presbyterian
church was rcorganized last week,
and the following officers were chosen
President-Chas. NJ. Thompson,
Vice-President-H. X. Schroeder,
Sec-Treas.-Rasmus Anderson.
Approximately $50 members and
friends of the Methodist church sat
down TO a delightful dinner in the din
ing room Of the municipal auditorium
Tuesday evening.
Following The dinner, which was
al $50, a program was given
by the children of the Sunday School
who are taking Week Day Religious
training. One class of small folks
deserve especial mention for their pro
fiCient knowledge of the Bible history.
A short sketch, enacting the finding of
the infant Moses in the bullrushes
WAS given by another class. Other
classes combined in singing several
The balance of the evening follow
ing the program was spent in q social
way.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
wOMEN'S EXTENSION CLUB
HAVE INTERESTING MEET

The Women's Extension Club held
a very interesting meeting in the club
rooms at the auditorium, Wednesday
afternoon, with Mrs. ID. o. wheelock
as leader. The subject of the demon
stration was Gift Suggestions" and
the lesson was ably demonstrated by
Mrs. s. V. Christ and Mrs. Jay Loving.
About fifty patterns were cut and dis
tributed. 1t was shown that many
attractive toys can bemade from the
average scrap bag without expense.
Sixteen members were present at
hte meeting.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
RADIO FAN HEARS LONDON

w. S. Page, living in the north
part of the city, was one Of the few
fortunates in the United States.
who heard the radio program
broadcast from London, England.
last Thursday evening. Mr.. Page
has a four-tube outfit, and says
the musical concert could be heard
very distinctly. Only about half
a dozen sets in the United States
were able to pick up the program.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
EATON-THROOP

On Thursday, February 81, occurred
the marriage of Miss Wilimina Throop
to Simon w. Eaton. The ceremony
took place in this city with Rev. Paul
Gardner of the M. T.. Church officiating
Mrs. Eaton is a sister Of Mrs. Frank
Schwartz. The young couple are at
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
MILLER VS. REDFIELD MON.

Basket Ball fans, attention.! The
last game OF the season will be
played at the Miller Auditorium.
Monday night, March Gath, when
the Miller All Stars will meet the
Redfield Town Taem. The Miller
team has lost but one game during
the season, and the coming COM
bat promises to be a hot one.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
COLLINS & PALMER HAVE
DODGE.OLDSMOBILE AGENCY

Thos. l.. Collins and 8. A. Palmer
have leased the Mccoy Hall building,
and will use 1t as a showroom for
the new Dodge and Oldsmobile cars.
for which they now have taken the
agency. The interior of the front
part of the hall has been remodeled
and ~redecorated and will make a very
good showroom.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
DISTRICT DECLAMATORY con-
TFST AT AUDITORIUM FRIDAY

The district declamatory and ora
toriCal contest for the eleventh dis
trict will be held in the municipal
auditorium tomorrow evening at eight
o'clock. Eight towns will be repre-
scented in both contests. Dorothea
Love in declamatOry and Lee Salt
marsh in oratory will represent Mil
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
HURON PLAYERS HERE
LAST WEEK

"Kindling," a three act drama was
presented at the municipal auditorium
last Friday night by the Huron Play
ers. Eleven people took part in the
play. and the acting was very good
throughout. Between acts, Mr.. Geo.
Campbell of Huron entertained with
several Scotch representations. The
players we're greeted with a good
sized audience.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-20
PIERRE GIRLS WIN AGAIN

The basketball game, Saturday eve
ming, between the girls teams of the
Miller and Pierre high schools, re-
suited in a victory for the Pierre girls
by the score Of 10 to 6.
The locals showed considerable i'm
provement in their play since the
been more accurate in basket shoot
sed several tries.
1t will be remembered that Pierre
literally swamped the locals in the
game at Pierre while they we're bare
ly victorious here.
Pierre has one exceptionally good
basket shooter and IL was she that
made most of the points. At the same
time she missed several easy tries.
Another year will probably find our
lassies able to give a much better &C
count of themselves and IL they will
schedule more games and receive the
patronage due, there is noareason whj
they should not take the same position
in their ranks as the boys have. It
is very %regretable that such a small
attendance was had last Saturday.
State Chairman-Alice Lorraine
DAILY.
Pres. Electors-E. l.. Hague, Ed Nc
Grath, +. C.. Holshire.
Y. S. Senator-Tom Ayres.
Representative-W. p. Wohheter.
Governor-A. L. Putnam.
Lieut.. Governor-R. F. Eastman.
Sec'y of State-Wm. Schenk.
Attorney General-Thos. l.. Arnold.
State Auditor-L. J. Thompson.
State Treasurer-O. +. Carlson.
Com. School and Public Lands-G.
". Kerschman.
Railroad Commissioner-Theo Reise
Delegates TO National Convention
Stephen Henderson, II. T. Gerken,
Mrs. Chris. Frier, Hedge Tangen,
o. S. Hagen, Carl Anderson.
Minority Column
Presidential EIectors-Abe Robb,
Mrs. Abraham Robb, Henry Vandan
Acker, Pete Nelson.
other candidates same as minority
democratic ticket.
Delegates to National Convention
w. II. Murphy, ID. +. Peterson, p. i.
Paulson, Herman Schmidt, C.. II.
Greed and Mark p. Anthony. &
County Ticket
The Republican ballot will not con-
tain a list Of county candidates as
there is no opposition on that ticket.
or that ticket.
Voting places for the City OF Miller
have been designated as follows:
First Ward--Auditorium.
Second Ward-Fire House.
Third Ward-Court House.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-09-25
POLITICAL OUTLOOK in
STATE OF WASHINGTON

James B. Reynolds, director OF
tional republican committee, issued
statement giving the result OF a
comprehensive and up-to-date sur
yev of the political outlook in the
state of washington.
Mr.. Reynolds statement, which
is based on information from c. B.
Fitzgerald. Republican state chair
man of washington, estimates the
plurality for President Coolidge in
the November election at a mini
mum of 10000. 1t is expected that
approximately 100000 votes will be
cast in the state.
1.-THE result of the primary held
Sept. 9 is important as an index OF
the trend in the state where La
Toilette stock was supposed to be
high. The radical candidates were
not exactly sunowed under but they
We're decisiyely beaten.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-09-25
AMERICA LEADS AGAIN

Just returned from Europe where
ne renamed seven weeks visiting
the leading radio engineers and Sci
enusts IN governmental and private
radio circles abroad, David Sarnoff
wee president and general manager
of the RADIO Corporation of Ameri-
ca says; 81 investigated broadcas-
ing systems of England, France and
Germany and met the principal per-
sons both in governmental and nri-
Vate circles, responsible for the de-
velopment of radio in Europe. NV
conclusions are that broadcasting.
which was initiated in our country
mas advanced in the United States
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-09-25
DEMAND FOR OIL GROWS

me average tank wagon price of
gasoline for 80 principal cities of
the United States in August was
1921 CENTS a gallon, a new low price
sfor the year and about cents be-
low the price six months ago. Last
years low price was 1907 cents a
gallon and high was 81 cents.
In spite of political fireworks that
nave been hurled at the oil industry
IL continues on its way and its price
Is governed by the law of supply
and demand. Gasoline consumption
Is increasing and the amount used in
this country in June of this year.
was ga per cent greater than June
of last year.
Unfair or unnecessary political
interference with the industry can
Drlng just one result, reduced pro
daction and higher prices for the
consumers.
with the demand for gasoline and
OIL products increasing at steady
rate for use in automobiles. farm
machinery, stationary gas engines
and ships, there is every reason to
believe that the general price will
be up and not down.
AS the United States consumed sc
per cent OF the world production of
petroleum products last year, this
nation has more vital interest than
any other in seeing the oil induetry
maintained on a sound and prospsr-
Gus basis which will enable it to ex-
pand and fill the public demand.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-09-25
napTIsT CHURCH NOTES

Sunday school meets at 9:45. Mex
Sunday is rally day and every mem
Der should be out. Junior and sen
ior B.Y.P.U. at p. m. Miss thistle
has charge of the junior and Miss
Schutt leads the senior service.
Preaching services at II a. m. and
s D. m. Morning theme, Steward
ship and Its Relation to Money and
It's USE" Evening topic, Educated
for Living" At this time the import
ant subject of the bible in pubic
school will be discussed.
Prayer service at 1880 Wednes-
day. Bring your bible.
The Ladies Aid will meet Thurs=
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Frank Hurd.-F. w. Deane, pastor.