text: SK/ VM *7» *«K i$s *?fW .\U, 3S.V*-,#N-7^ Sis. »'•v v. fV 1 i^lfr b»I -y* iKRHnM *W*» &V.T5* lili £&9»v ^4= y»* -.- '.j". **. «., V* -v &< VJ* ®^JS=»5 1 4#' I'-y, Ji Sit i* THE CANTON LEADER ARTHUR LINN, Editor and Proprietor. O.O. Olandinallnc, Bull Moose. VOK PERSIDXHT 1908 THEODORE ROOSEVELT By Will of the People. Thanksgiving Proclamation. From the time when the American Colonies had a population of three million struggling people, paying tribute to an English king, forbidden under heavy penalty to manufacture goods and build commerce, down to this present day, when our great nation has become, the commercial and industrial mistress of the world and the peace arbiter of international disputes, it has been the established custom at this season of the year to set apart for the people a day for thanksgiving and praise. In accordance with this time-honored and beautiful custom, and in compliance with the proclamation of the Chief Magistrate of the United States, I, Coe I. Crawford, Governor of the State of South Dakota, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the 28th day of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. Conscious of blessings and privileges vouchsafed to us, and conscious of our responsibilities and shortcomings, we should lift up our hearts in sincere gratitude to the Great Giver of All Good for that guidance which has made us a nation standing not for despotism, not for special privilege, but for aristocracy, — but for civil and religious liberty, for equality before the law, for justice for all people thankful for the enjoyment of equal opportunities to make life strong in body and mind, beautiful in service, active, in civil to righteousness, uncompromising in defense of right principles, public and private morality, thankful for abundant labor and its rich reward for health and plenty for comfortable homes for wide prosperity. The past year has been the most prosperous in the history of this Commonwealth. Contentment, happiness, health, and plenty are universal throughout the State. In the midst of prosperity, there has come a movement toward higher ideals, in individual, social, and political life. Earnestly recommend that the people of this State on the day named, observe it in the spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving, and that in their phonies and houses of worship grateful acknowledgment be made to the Almighty for His kindness and care during the past year. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and found the Great Seal of the State of South Dakota to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Pierre, this 1st day of November, A.D. 1878. Governor: Secretary of State ARGUS mi* -a NM BCaeli of a Shower. What is called a financial panic in times is the merest trifle compared with the real thing such as to pus in 1857. At that time, currency was issued by state and private banks and carried no government guarantee whatever. In those days, a citizen scanned the Bank Note Reporters or newspapers to see if the bank notes in his pocket were good or not. The writer, then connected with the editorial rooms of Harper's Weekly, went down to Wall Street every morning and secured a copy of Thompson's Banknote Reporter for use in the editorial rooms. Those having bills in their pockets compared them with the broken or busted banks and it was seldom that someone did first find a worthless bill in his possession. Wildcat currency was plentiful, Its d!«xunt varying from day to day, so that the business man bad to calcu tiU how muob: his dally receipts would he shav'ed by the brokers. Not twttb part ot $• uwiniv%i^iri A the papet monejr was X,jpa«Y and the entire Issue of hank noMs was freq»Hitly a total loss. Fif •ar yea»«go the endlt of the United .8tstps was by no means gilt-edged, by the heavy Interest rate it to be of people through .the general crash psrtac oo« o( tti^ periodical MAtw In New York, an old woman witfeioe tn asavlnga bank approao|»ed the eaihler ooe day and asked for her IWXMar. "You can h»ye it," and he iwfMltci^oount out Ulemoney. "You IvMie fo,nshe said. "Yea we have It," winted to know if ye h«d w#nfr S|tn^:^Uaatraites one phase of a but there ate thoee who naooey and want 1c tad So'&ldfe lfc until the aoare ts over, didn't get se*red Uiere never be a panic, and the only gPPj|»jVM«nt *.'«iktti6.i» to we oom the banks Mm 1Mb week, troubleln doing M|«at oyer.'' |^|^f-JM|iamii.^tne r» as sa«ii y? Frenzied Falsehood Fakirs Skinned by Citizens of Parlcer Exposing the Kittredge Lecture Lie. The Argus Leader has been making a great blow over how Kit's pictures were removed at Parker and how the Parker Press Insulted the big man by asking him a few questions through its columns. The Argus Leader continued to publish these lies until the entire business community of Parker sent out the following protest: Sen. Kittredge's Argus Leader recently contained an article sent from Parker claiming that the senator's Panama canal advertising matter, which consisted of Kit's pictures, had been torn down by leading citizens of the town. Also that King's Parker Press Leader had made a vicious personal attack on the "big" senator. The personal attack consisted of six questions relative to the Senator's past political history, which that paper asked Mr. Kittredge to explain and although he spoke for over two hours he failed to refer to the questions. Knowing that the report was false and was sent out for political purposes the business men of Parker took no action on it, but when the Senator's daily continued day after day to repeat and enlarge upon the falsehood, the good citizens of the town became aroused and signed a protest—an exact copy of which follows this article. This method of securing political editorials for the Argus Leader has convinced the people of Turner county that the machine has nothing to fight for except to save a job for the "big" senator and the sentiment is even the more strongly opposed to returning Kit to the senate. THE FROST We, the undersigned, have read the Promptly at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon Supt. E.G. Woodburn, president of the association, called the meeting to order, and the first session was opened with music by the Canton High School Orchestra. The excellent music discoursed was very much appreciated by the teachers, and was a fitting opening for what proved to be a first-class program. Principal Obas. H. Karch of Hudson followed with a paper on Mental Arithmetic, in which he clearly pointed out the benefits to be derived from frequent mental drills in Arithmetical work. Miss Beatrice TUley then read an excellent paper on "School Room Decoration." She gave many practical suggestions in the art of decorating a school room and emphasized the importance of keeping the school room heat and clean. In the discussion that followed it was regretted that some school officers were not present to receive benefit from the paper, for the fact was brought out that some school houses are so badly neglected that it was almost impossible for the teacher to keep things neat and clean. "The Dictionary Habit" was the title of the next paper, read by Clara Noble. The subject was handled in an able manner. She showed how important it was for the pupil to acquire this habit, and gave many helpful suggestions as to method of procedure in teaching the proper use of the dictionary. Miss Mary Ulline and Mr. James Pattee then favored the teachers with a vocal duet, which was greatly appreciated as evidenced by The pro longed applause. "The Professional Spirit" was the title of an address that was then delivered by president A. G. Tuve. Space will not permit of an extended mention of this able address. Suffice it to say that the teachers were undoubtedly much benefited by the many helpful thoughts presented by the president of Augustana College. Miss Gena Haug was the next to appear on the program with a paper on "Love for the Work" in which she gave convincing proof that she is in love with the work by the splendid manner in which she handled her subject. Mary Anderson then gave some very helpful suggestions on "Busy Work in the Rural Schools". In a well-prepared paper, Miss Martha Gulbrandseh of Augusta College, then rendered a vocal solo in her usual pleasing manner, which elicited hearty applause. Miss Mary Cooper was the next to read a paper. The title of her subject was "The Modern Trend of Primary Teaching." In her treatment of the subject, she gave a vivid picture of the primary school of the not distant future, and from her line of reasoning and method of handling her subject, one might easily imagine Miss Cooper in the front rank of the most progressive primary teachers. The appointment of a committee to have been sent out by R. E. Purinton, in which it is charged that an attack has been made upon the Senator by the Press Leader. To the best of our knowledge and belief, there is not a particle of evidence to sustain the charges made. Name Signed: W. E. Clark, A. R. Goff, Gene Kremer, G. C. Redfield, C. W. Rector, C. L. Jones, T* O. M. Nelson, J. A. Danforth, Geo. Mumby. M. S. Clark, G. B. Johnson, Business Clothing. Shoes. Meat Market. Physician. County Treasurer. Attorney. Merchant. Ranker. Livery. Real Estate Marble & Granite. C. W. Thompson, Grain & Coal. A. Grieve, E. C. Ernestene, Geo. W. Hill, S. V. Jones, W. H. Howdle, J. G. Lester, H. O. Graff, J. F. Sargent, E. W. Browne, Dan E. Hanson, W. S. Kyes, J. D. Cotton, H. J. Still. Annual Convention of Teachers Of Lincoln County In response to the call of the county superintendent about one hundred teachers from the schools of the county, assembled in annual convention at Canton Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd. It was the largest and most enthusiastic gathering of teachers ever held in the county, and from the standpoint of general excellence of the program rendered it was the most successful. Prop. Parker Mills Jeweler. Mayor. Lawyer. Stock Buyer. Jeweler. Clothing. Attorney. County Auditor. Clerk of Courts. Dentist. Postmaster. Prop. Parker & Co. Merrigan & Huff, Barbers. J. W. Edmunds, County Judge. S. C. Sleeten. L. L. Fleeger, J. T. Appleby, C. E. Clark, E. D. Locke, A. H. Harris, E. A. Wendt, W. S. Doughty, K. B. Stoddard, Register of Deeds States Attorney. Coal Dealer. Painter. Restaurant. Druggist. Real estate. Merchant. Real estate. Journeyed to meet again at the M. E. church at 8 o'clock p.m. At the appointed time the evening's program was begun at M. E. church with a vocal solo by Principal P. The Rusterholz. It is putting it mildly to say that the magnificent audience of teachers and friends present was delighted with the artistic rendering of the selection. Miss Jessie Hoover, Preceptress of the South Dakota College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, was then introduced to deliver an address on "Home Economics in the Common Schools." The manner of the speaker was captivating from the start, and she succeeding in holding the attention of all for an hour and a half. The subject treated was so new and practical and her manner of treatment of it so entirely practical that she easily won the hearty approval of what she was advocating. The address was full of good common sense and its chief characteristic was a forceful arraignment of the anomaly of our educational system which compels our girls to study subjects in our high schools of no practical value without giving them an opportunity to learn cooking and sewing as a preparation for home making. The evening's program was closed with a song by the Grieg Sangfords, which was sung in a very creditable manner to the delight of all. Saturday morning at 9 o'clock the teachers assembled again in the High School Room for the concluding session. The program was opened with the singing of "America" by the Association. Miss Edna Sandvie then read a paper on "Spelling" which was full of helpful suggestions on the teaching of spelling. The "Modern School House" was the subject then treated by Miss Hannah Aus in an excellent paper. She showed what the school house is in too many cases and what it ought to be. The teachers had no difficulty in agreeing with the sentiments advanced, and the only regret is that it could not be read before an assembly of school officers. Manual Training was then treated by Supt. E. O. Woodburn in a very able address. The speaker exhibited some manual training work done by pupils of the High school, which served to convince the teachers of the benefits to be derived from this kind of work in school, especially for the boys. We wonder how long it will be, before the girls will have an opportunity to learn cooking and sewing in school. Miss Emma Selom then read a paper on Tests, Drills, and Reviews, which showed careful preparation, containing many hints that the wide-awake teachers will profit by. The teachers were then favored with an exercise by pupils from the Second Primary, East Side School, and they acquitted themselves admirably, reflecting credit on the work of their teacher. "The Purpose of the Teacher" was the title of a paper that was then read by Principal S. J. Plopper of Lennox, and the subject was treated in an interesting way. Miss Escelle Beck followed with a paper on "My Hardest School Problems." Miss Beck handled her subject in an original and skillful manner, but it developed in the discussion which followed that her problems were not nearly so hard to solve as some that other teachers have. The school, then, turned away, they were given a surprise. Again, the teachers were favored by another delightful exercise, this time by pupils from the First Primary, West Side School. It was a spelling exercise prepared for them by their teacher, Mrs. Nona Miller Smith. It was the most interesting and pleasant number on the program and Mrs. Smith has reason to feel proud of her little folks. Mr. W. M. Smith of Lennox read a paper on the Teacher's Preparation in which he proved that the all important thing in teaching is the teacher's daily preparation. Miss Nina Thompson was the last to read a paper on "School Incidents." The treatment was excellent and served as a fitting close to a uniformly successful convention. County Superintendent Lawrence has reason to be proud of the teachers of the county, and we believe he felt very happy over the result of the convention. In territorial days, counties were named after prominent citizens until every county in the entire territory had been provided. The large county of Hettinger was named after the father-in-law of the present Surveyor General of North Dakota and remained practically unsettled until four or five years ago. The town of Mott was located and made the county seat and the country began to develop rapidly. Then came the Coast extension of the Milwaukee which crosses the boundary line at the new town of Lemmon. The legislature found that Hettinger county was too big for one county and large enough for two and in this emergency the law makers at Bismarck were seeking for some prominent citizen whom it might honor selected the name of Adams and named it in honor of John Quincy Adams, the present townsite manager for the Milwaukee. It's a good name and patriotic men of that name were leaders in the revolutionary struggle and two were presidents of the United States, and we understand the gentleman honored by North Dakota is a descendant of that distinguished revolutionary family. Adams is one of the best counties in western North Dakota and well adapted for general agricultural and stock raising. $50,000 was paid for lots in the new town of Hettinger, the county seat, at the recent sale which gives assurance of its splendid location as a business center. Colonel Adams is very popular with the new settlers because he spares neither labor nor time to render every assistance to those seeking homes in that beautiful country. Where the Money Is. During a meeting of the Chicago Federation of Labor the other day, one hot-headed member wanted to make trouble for every bank that refused to pay out cash for full face of check. He just wanted to rip the banks up the back. A quiet member of the musicians' union, James O'Connor, arose in reply and said: I have an account with a bank. I am paying for a home and it is mortgaged. I borrowed the money from a bank. Now that money might have been deposited by some of you. The bank can't pay you the money because it loaned it to me. Now, why should you injure me by seeking to draw out of the bank money that you do not need, or trying to have that bank declared insolvent? You are making a serious mistake and the subject should not have been brought in here. The entire membership of that large body of laboring men saw the point instantly and O'Connor was cheered for the manner in which he stated the financial situation. The money in the banks keeps the business of the country moving, but draw all the money out of the banks and ruin would face us all. Money is no good if you draw it from a bank and hide it. It is the mighty power that sells and buys everything. John Krone who runs a drug store in Chicago is advertising for a chambermaid, cook, and watchman for his new airship. John is a progressive sort of a maniac. The anti-saloon element in Illinois made big gains all over the state. 250 saloons were put out of business, and many counties adopted local option. Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland seems to be solid with the people. He was re-elected defeating Congressman Burton. The financial situation in New York is getting easier every day and the arrival of millions of gold will put the banks in shape to resume regular disbursements and meet the demands of the west for currency. The grain interests of the northwest will receive immediate assistance from the treasury and the movement of grain will begin in a few days. When the elevators begin pouring their wealth into the east, business will be resumed on a cash basis and the country will soon forget that the bulls and ears, were tearing hair in Wall Street. Adams County North Dakota John Quincy Adams, connected with the townsite and Land Department of the Milwaukee railroad, and one of the busiest men connected with the extension of the new line from the Missouri river to Seattle, was in Canton last week on business. He is popular everywhere and nowhere more so than in North Dakota. It was during the legislative assembly last winter in Bismarck that he was honored as no man in either North or South Dakota has been honored in a quarter of a century. Correspondence "Norway." Nov. 5, 1907. Corn husking is the latest amusement. Mrs. J. O. Botten is reported very sick. Rev. Nummedal called on her last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sogn entertained a large number of their friends and relatives last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sogn are royal entertainers. Anton Skorheim returned from Canistota last week where he has been working the past summer. Andrew Lundstrom went down to Sioux City last week and brought home a bunch of cattle that he will feed for market. Mr. Lundstrom is a successful feeder. The Luther League which was held In the Sweedisli church Sunday even ing was attended by a large crowd. A fine program had been arranged for the evening. Mrs. L. H. Sogn spent 'Monday afternoon with Mrs. O. L. Eidsnes. Gilbert Moen, Knut and Ulrik Ulrikson and families were Norway township visitors Sunday. Bennie Skorheim is spending most of his time up at Canton, but we all know what is keeping him up there, but hope that a change will soon be made so tbe bay team can have a va cation in the near future, and the flower market receive a boom. Dayton. Nov. 5, 1907. The weather is, fine and corn pick ing is progressing rapidly. Will Kennison and his sister Nora attended services at Dayton Sunday. Juel Rowe has his family nicely set tled In their new home. Mr. Rowe is in Running Water lookine after unfinished business. We are glad to note that Mrs. Paul Bankson thinks she is being benefited by the treatment at Hot Springs. John Cornelius is hulling clover for Will Abbott. Rachel Wells is helping Mrs. Bag ley this week. August Swanson had a wind-mill put up last week. Sunday was a tine day and a good ciowd was out to hear our new minis ter, and all were pleased with the sermon. Miss Bertha Sylvas returned to her home in Fairview Monday after a few days visit with her sister Mrs. Wheat ley. The many friends of Mrs. Bagley and her son, Lane, tendered them a very pleasant surprise party a week ago last Friday. Mrs. Bagley is going to Mitchell to live while Lane attends school there. John Saterstad is helping build Ed. Selom's barn. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson have returned from their southern trip. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Steele and Miss Ida Loomer visited at Wheatley's. FOR SALE BY Farmers Lumber Co. Mutual Lumber Co. Bowman-Kranz Lumber Co. Sold Sunday. Mrs. Bainbridge is having a siege with the quinsy. While Mr. Wm. Schultz was burning off the grass on a small piece of ground Monday afternoon the wind came up so hard that the fire carried across the strip he had plowed and got into Geo. Abbott's hay land and burned two large stacks of hay. Those at the Kinsley school who so far have not whispered are Seth Manning, Genevieve Hicks and Ruth and Clara Eneboe. Miss Agnes Henry of Canton visited relatives in this neighborhood Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Glaett and children drove out from Canton Sunday and spent the day at the home of I. F. Hunt. The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. James Tate Thursday afternoon. A pleasant time is reported. One of Theodore Johnson's sons is very sick at this writing. Steve Herity of Manilla, Iowa, was in this neighborhood last week visiting relatives and looking over land. Mrs. Wilbur Kinsley and Mrs. Sheldon visited Mrs. J. D. Hicks last week. Just say to your Cement Dealer, if there is a difference in PRICE of Cements there MUST be a difference in QUALITY. Ask for YANKTON'S Portland cement and see that you get it. "Yankton" Cement is not made to meet low prices but to improve on the Quality of inferior Cements. "Yankton" Cement is All Quality with price the second consideration. Become a user of "Yankton" and you'll not have to be shown WHY. Vac & SHOE for MEN Originality is characteristic of the Packard shoe. It is Original in Design, in Fit, and Service. It pleases the eye, the foot and the pocketbook. at $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 M. A. PACKARD CO., Makers, East Lincoln. November 6. Lou and Jessie Flory visited relatives and friends at Worthing Friday. Miss Marie Wilkinson visited Mrs. S. S. Manning Sunday. Last Friday evening about forty young people surprised Mrs. Anton Thompson just to remind her it was her birthday. A splendid time is of course reported. A very pleasant Halloween party was held at the home of E. Fenniston Thursday evening. There are those who say that the "ghost" was the one frightened, but all had a good time anyway. All the teachers from this vicinity attended and enjoyed the teachers' meeting at Canton. Western Portland cement YANKTON, S Come where you can make your selection from the largest variety of patterns. Nothing but the very best paint sold, the kind that has always given perfect satisfaction. A. G. NOID, Canton, S. D. Brockton, Mass. Sold by BRAGSTAD BROS. MAPLE CAROMON Monday. Miss Maud Hicks began teaching school near White Lake Monday. We wish her success. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Milling visited Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Milling Sunday. Mr. Dunham has returned from conference and from a visit with a son at Ocanda, S. D. Messrs. Penniston and Chris Eneboe have new cisterns, therefore a good rain would be appreciated by them. Misses Hazel Hicks, Beulah Hunt and Nona Reynolds visited the Kinsley school Monday. Bold Bank Robbery. The bank at Canova, Miner county, was robbed Wednesday night of $7,000 by bold desperadoes, who stood off the entire town while they were doing it. The bank was insured, but we don't suppose there was a ritle in town. Two good rifles and two good men could have driven the burglars out of town. The Sioux City Daily Journal suffered a severe loss by fire Wednesday morning. The rear part of the building where the press were located suffered the most. The matrices of the entire edition were saved and new plates were made in the Tribune office and the paper printed for morning circulation. The nation looks to Roosevelt as the man who can restore confidence and curb the wild speculation on Wall Street. The republican leaders in New York now turn to Roosevelt and ask him to accept a renomination. Kentucky has gone republican and New Jersey keeps in the Roosevelt column. Tammany defeated the Republican —Hearst fusion ticket in New York City. 