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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
The Same, but Different.

A young man walking down the
street theother day met an old Irish
man whom he knew, and asking him
how he felt, was answered by the Cet
that he felt pretty good. The Irish
man in return asked him how he was,
and was answered by the young mar
that he felt "out of sight"
Pat did not seem to catch the mean
ing at once, but in a few moments his
puzzled face turned into q broad grin.
and he walked away murmuring "out
of sight"
Now at the next corner there hop
pened to be standing particular
friend of the Irishman. and walking
up to him he inquired how he was
feeling.
Same as usual, Pat" he answered,
"but how do you feel?"
n Pat wondered at the blank look that
appeared on his friends face as he
answered: "You cant see me, Dan"
Public Ledger.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
just in Time.

Broadland, So. Oak, Feb. 23d.-Bea-
die county has never been so worked
up as during the last few weeks.
Every one is talking of the wonderful
case of G.. w. Gray of Broadland. the
particulars of which are best told in
the following statement which Mr..
Gray has just published:
Il was dying. had given up all
hope. I was PROSTATE and as helpless
as little babe. had been ailing
with Kidney Trouble for many years
and it finally turned to Bright's Dis
ease. All medicine had failed and
was in despair.
II ordered one box of Dodd's Kidney
Pills and this first box helped me out
of bed. continued the treatment till
now am a strong, well man. Ipraise
God for the day when decided to use
Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Everybody expected that Mr.. Gray
would die and his remarkable recovery
is regarded as little short of miracle
by all who know how very low he was.
Dodd's Kidney Pills are certainly
wonderful remedy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Love Triumphant.

Hclen's lips are drifting dust:
Ilion is consumed with rust;
All the galleons Of Greece
Drink the oceans dreamless peace:
Lost was Soiomon's purple show
Restless centuries ago;
Empires died and left no strain
Babylon. Barbary. and Spain
Only one thing. undefaced.
Lasts. though all the worlds lie waste.
And the heavens are overturned
Dear, how long ago we learned!
There's a sight that blinds the sun,
Sound that lives when sounds are done
Music that rebukes the birds
Language lovelier than words.
Hue and scent that shame the rose,
Wine no earthly vineyard knows,
Ocean more divinely free
Than Paciflc's drainless sea,
Silence stiller than the shore
Swept by Charon's stealthy oar
Ye who live have learnt 1t true,
Dear. how long ago we knew!
Frederick Lawrence Knowles in Har
per's Magazine
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
CHECKS CLEARED ~ PHONE.
Novel Scheme Is Practlced IN the
"Prosperlty Belt"

Novel Scheme Is Practiced IN the
prosperity Belt"
Down In the Prosperity belt as
we call 1t, we've got the whole world
beat for real progress" said q coun
try banker who was in the city last
week. After delivering this declara-
ton he bit the end of a cigar and set
tied back in a chair in lobby OF one
Of the big hotels.
Eyes, stree, we beat the world fol-
genuine progress" he continued.
We've got something down in central
Illinois that you won't find anywhere
else on the globe. It's telephone
clearinghouse. We call 1t a clear
ing-house right here in Chicago or in
New York. Now you'd think banks
couldn't clear their checks by tele.
phone, but, as said before, we beat
the world for progress and have in
vented the new system.
The whole scheme is very simple
and has proved a safeguard against
some of the bugaboOs that worry
bankers--such things as overdraftgg,
LII AASI1ASO. lLNCAy uoy ~ AASSAA OAAS
bank will call up another by tele.
phone, read off the amount OF the
checks and the names of the drawers.
Some of these checks will b. on the
bank at the other end of the wire ard
some OF them will be drawn on an in
stitution with which that bank has
considerable business.
Now, you see, half a dozen or more
banks in one county or section OF the
state can arrange certain time for
calling up some one bank, which is
the central bank All the banks call
this one, notifying it they have checks
on it or upon any of the others.
When each bank has found out
how much it owes the other banks up
until certain hour drafts are for
warded to cover the balances BY
using the telephone clearinghouse We
expedite business, saving an entire
day in many instances. It's paying
scheme and is pretty likely to be
adopted by other groups of country
banks wherever the telephone is in
general use. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Realizing country's Greatness.

Ex-Representative P. ]. Mcdonald
who served for three years in the
House, returned the other day from a
six weeks trip throughout the coun'
try, in company with M. c. Keefe.
You really don't know what this
country is until you look it over
says Mr.. Mcdonald.
I'VE were gone six weeks and went
through every state in the Union, COW
ering something like 10000 miles in
all. Talk about the recent visits OF
royal and other personages, who make
a flying trip across the country. What
ian they know about it?
why, nothing or next to it,. The
only way to see the country and the
people is to take things leisurely, as
we did. In some cities we would spend
two or three days. The two or three
days gave us an opportunity to meet
and exchange ideas.
YES, sir, this is a great country a
wonderful country! Boston Journal
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
GEN. BOOTH a VEGETARIAN.
Salvation Army Leader Will Not Eat
Meat

i d p
Few people are aware that Gen
Booth, head and founder of the Saliva
ton Army, who recently visited this
city, is a pronounced vegetarian. In
years he has eaten neither fish, flesh
nor eggs, says the Cincinnati Com.
mercial-Tribune. Even butter, milk
or vegetables cooked with fat are de-
MED. His diet is solely upon cereals,
boiled rice being largely his susten.
ance. He occasionally eats rice for
breakfast, dinner and supper, and
then enters upon the same diet the
next day.
A member of the army said recent
ly: Gen Booth believes in his body
Yet meats and strong drinks he heart.
lily despises. He will not smoke. be-
cause he realizes that he has ner"
Gus system that must be protected. He
will not drink, partly from principle
and partly because he realizes that for
every stimulation there is an equal
and consequent reaction. He is a
vegetarian not merely because he be-
lieves that primitive mankind-the
Adam and Eve of the Bible-were
vegetarians, but because, after long
practical trial, he finds himself far
younger than his years, while the NOR
tai parts of most men, who laugh at
what they call his crankiness, are like
John Browns body-"amouldering in
the grave"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Luscious Salad.

For late supper or luncheon
where salad bit heavier than a
plain vegetable one is desired the fol-
lowing Is delicious one:
Have pint Of cold, plain boiled
potatoes; pass them through the
sieve, open one pound of French wal
nuts, put them in boiling water, so
as to remove the skins with ease
Leave the nuts as much as possible
in halves, dry them with a. towel and
cool them, Cut the tender part of
two romaine salads one-half finger
length, reserving the hearts to be d.
vided in four parts for the top of the
salad. Put in ice water fifteen min
utes, drain in a salad basket or in a
clea---- towel. Do not bruise, as it must
be crisp.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
New Hat HeIps, ward robe.

Nothing helps out between the sea
sons wardrobe as much as a new
nat. The advanced shapes for spring
are fiat and broad and pretty effects
in fancy straw braids are among the
first models which are noticeable for
their simplicity.
One stylish hat was fashioned OF
black and white straw braid, with no
suggestion of a crown. The hat was
made to be worn over the face, the
brim dipping tritle in front and very
decidedly in the back The only trim
ming was soft white silk scarf at the
back with two long ends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Spanish Salad.

A new and delicious salad which
halls from sunny Spain is made of
ripe bananas and English walnuts.
The bananas are cut in thin slices
with a silver knife. The walnuts
should be one-third the quantity OF
the bananas. Chop the nuts fine,
mixed with the fruit, and the whole
heaped on a platter covered with crisp
lettuce leaves. Season mayonnaise
dressing with red pepper and pour it
over the salad. Place in the iceboy
until time for serving.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
a Wonderful Gown.

An imported gown seen lately Gre
Ated much wonderment. Some fancied
the chiffon underdress must have been
painted. At any rate, the dress start
ed white end ended black. In reality
at was comparatively simple.
To begin with, the dress was OF
white silk with an overdress Of white
and black lace. At the necl. the lace
was white and there. too. the chiffon
underneath II was white. At the bust
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
ROW to Cleanse sponoes.

When sponge gets Shiny and dis
agreeable to the touch it can be re-
stored to its original condition by the
application Of a raw potato. Cut a
potato in halves and rub the sponge
with the portions, then wash it thor
oughly with water and the Shiny feel
ing will have quite disappeared.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
A Moleskin Jacket.

For the bitter days Of January a
moleskin Jacket that fits snugly to
the figure and buttons well up to the
chin, was recently made. No other
than the tender, brown is introduced
into this coat, and it IL buttoned up
with large buttons of royal copper.
The jacket comes but few inches
below the hips and is double breasted.
A big round muff of the soft fur goes
with it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
lyERRly ylE|. : ~

Bunchy or fluffy neckwear is quite
7passe; fairness alone prevails.
Many of the latest trimmings, just
from Paris show combination OF as
many as six different materials.
Seeming simplicity, avoiding all
oyer-elaboration Of trimming effects,
marks the winters smartest hats.
Nasturtium is darker variation Of
the prevailing burnt orange tone and
is more becoming to many people.
The latest style of modern tea gown
IS curious combination of princess
and empire gown and long lace coat.
A vest Of embroidery in blues or
dull orange linen is exceedingly ef-
fective and smart for bise yoile
gown.
In shape there is nothing percep-
tibly new, even in the most swagger
costumes. Long vertical lines grace
fully sloping toward the back is the
prevailing effect.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

black lace was introduced, but the
under chiffon remained white down to
the hips. There, following the line Of
another broad black applique, green
chiffon was introduced; with the white
1t fell quite to the foot.
At the next black applique another
layer of green was introduced. Each
followed the lines of the applique so
perfectly that no seam could be traced.
On below came black one, which
simply gave the green dark hue. All
these accumulated skirts were edged
with ruches of maline, over which the
black lace edge fell demurely.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
smaIlest American Church.

The Rev. Louis e. Durr is rector of
the Episcopal church at GAINESVILLE,
Ohio, said to be the smallest church
in the United States, being twenty.
-four feet wide and forty-eight feet
long.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
For House Gowns.

Albctross cloth and nuns yelling
seem to be the favorite materials for
house dresses. Wolfe still holds it's
own, and it is pity that so few
cashmere and Henrietta cloth gowns
are seen. Both fabrics make up with
soft clinging effects that are charm
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

RUGS MADE FROM YOUR OLD
CARPETS by the Reliable Rug Works.
$40 w. l1th ST.. Des Moines. Iowa. Mira
w. E. Pennington. Proprietor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
New Golf Screen.

The new golf screen shown here is
of oak. 1t can very easily be taken
apart and put away in several pieces
Ia fact that is consideration in the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Tooue Of Plated CHIFFON.

The toque illustrated was seen at
one Of Mrs. K. ]. Collins musicales.
The brim is of plated chiffon w1ind
with narrow sable bands and finished
by a large velvet bow in the back. The
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Just Saw the Point.

Dalton How that English chap did
laugh at your joke.
Waller-Yes, he must have heard it
before.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
a Llteral Understandlna.

Mrs. Church--Is your husband the
kind Of man who believes in killing
two birds with one stone?
Mrs. Gotham Gracious. no! Why,
he's president of tho Audubon so.
ciot,.'.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Fully Covered.

Fully Covered.
A woman on the death of her hus.
band telegraphed to a distant friend:
Dear Joseph is dead. Loss fully
covered by insurance.-Tid-Bits.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

II tombstones always told the truth
satan would turn the hose on his hre
and quit in disgust
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

SOUTH BARToNv1LLE., ILL, Feb. 8,
1908. -"I received the trial package Of
Doan's Kidneys Pills and have bought
several boxes Of my druggist. They have
done me much good. l was hardly able
to do any work until began taking them:
now / can work all day and my back does
not get the least bit tired BIRD GRAY.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

flowing sleeves, bordered with the
braid, are made with plaits on the out
side, which are confined BY straps Of
the embroidered velvet. The draped
girdle is of plain black velvet.-Wie-
ner Chic.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
coIorr for Rainy Gays.

Umbrellas of green, blue and bright
red will. it is said, detract from the
somberness Of vet streets and driz-
zling weather during the coming sea-
son Black umbrellas, to relieve the
situation, have borders of plaid or
black and white check Joined to the
edge by hemstitching. Natural wood
handles with sterling silver initials
are bidding for favor. Gun metal
handles jeweled or inIaid with silver
are seen on some of the handsomest
umbrellas.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Froek o. Dark Green Cloth.

The skirt Is finished with flounce
slashed open In front and bordered
with black braid, motifs of which
ornament the corners. This is headed
by q hand Of black velvet embroidered
In colors, which crosses in front.
The blouse has large shoulder
collar made with plaits on the shout
ders, 'bordered with the braid and
trimmed in front with bands of the
embroidered velvet, which also forms
the collar. These bands are finished
with passementerie pendants. The
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

flies made Of painted chiffon, with
Jewels on their wings, gold or silver
or frosted leaves. wings made of white
gauze dappled with bold or silver, OF
of black gauze jetted; light wreaths
of flowers or berries. or twist Of
gold or silver net lit up with sequins
OF pearl or steel. With a white gown
wreath Of green leaves looks well,
and with a green one garland Of
barberries or white heather But ev.
erything of the kind should be light,
unless the wearer is of the massive
order.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
Pink Satin Dinner Frock.

A dainty dinner frock Of pink satin
is made with long clinging skirt ap-
pliqued in renaissance lace. The
waist is relieved by touches of black
velvet which give it a very Frenchy
appearance. There is pointed girdle
of the lace. The short sleeves are of
the satin, with ruffle of lace under
the full ruffle of satin. The bodice is
filled in above the girdle with soft
white chiffon. Clusters of tiny pink
rosebuds are caught in with the knots
of black. Velvet ribbon adorns the
front of the bodice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

Some young men are prejudiced
against work because they imagine
that being hired lowers them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25
PROVE DOAN's FREE HELP,

Those who think other Kidney them
results stamp Doan merit
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

matter of moving it about. The
screen stands about yard high and
is quite ornate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-25

Adornments for the Hair.
Very delicate and pretty things
are worn in the hair now; butter
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-29
The Bonds of MatrimOnY.

Yesterday morning at 80 O'Clock,
at the Catholic parsonage in this
city, Miss Ida A. HOLY erson daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. p. Holverson. of
Mabel, Mimi, became Mrs. Edward
j. Powers, Rev FIR. Have perform
ing the ceremony which united them
for life. A wedding breakfast was
served at the groom's home after the
ceremony, and they departed on the
morning train for st. James and other
places in Minnesota for a wedding
trip. Although the happy event was
somewhat of surprise to their friends
the congratulations are hone the less
sincere The groom, the popular pro-
prietor of the Palace poll and billiard
room, is young gentleman who enjoys
the esteem of large number for his
kindly disposition and gentlemanly
character, while his chosen bride is a
charming young lady of many graces
who is highly respected by those who
know her and will be warmly wei
coined to her new home in this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-29
LOSES AN EYE.
Little Milton DaIyey the Unfortunate
Victim of an Accident in Which His
Eye is Put Out


An unfortunate accident occurred
on Saturday evening about six O'Clock
in which little Milton Dalvey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ 0. Dalvey. lost the
sight in one of his eyes. He and an
other little boy had been up town,
and returning home Milton was seated
in a little express wagon, while the
other boy was acting as ''horse," and
drawing Milton. The latter held in
his hand lath. and in some manner
it became caught in one of the wheels
of the cart and broke, one of the pieces
striking his companion who was
drawing him. His playmate picked
up the piece and threw it from him
to get it out of the way, the sharp end
striking Milton directly in the eye
ball. decorating it badly. He went
home at once and doctor was called,
but saw that the eye could not be
saved, and that it would have to be
removed, which was done by DR. A.
&c. Smith on Sunday afternoon. The
unfortunate loss of eye-sight by one
so young elicits the sympathy of all
who hear of tie accident.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-29
SHOT IN THE LEG.
Nightwatch Otto Olson Badly Wounded by
an Accident Early This Morning.

Nightwatch Otto Olson was tho vic
tim of an accident about three O'Clock
this morning which might have proven
much worse under slightly different
circumstances. He was coming across
the street towards K. l. Haugen's store
from the other side of Water street,
and just as he stepped up onto the
sidewalk a revolver which he carried
in his pocket dropped to the walk and
was discharged, the charge passing
through the lower part of his leg and
striking near the upper left hand
corner of the east window in Mr..
Haugen's store, tore hole in it an
inch in diameter and shattered the
glass about it. The bullet was found
this morning. After the accident Mr.
Olson walked to the Winnesheik
House, from which place he was taken
home and the wound dressed While
it will lay him up for some time, yet
it is fortunate that he was not fatally
shot, or even more seriously injured
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-29
MURDERED HER HUSBAND
AND THREW HIM IN UPPER IOWA RIVER
Mrs. Gus. Kreuger, of FlorenceyiIIe.
Howard County, Arrested for the
Murder of Her Husband and in
Jail at CrescO.

The news of an awful crime at
Florenceville, on the state line in
Howard county, reached DEBORAH
last evening. Mrs. Gus Kreuger, thu,
wife of a well-to-do retired farmer,
lies In the Jail at Cresco charged
with the murder of her husband
He had neen missing since last week
Thursday or Friday, md yesterday
afternoon about four O'Clock his body
was found in the Upper Iowa river
about two miles below Florenceville,
weighted down with stones tied about
it. An examination showed that he
had been killed by being struck in
the head with a Ratchet. potato fork,
shovel, or some such weapon, and
then taken to the river and thrown in
Sheriff Campbell, of Cresco, arrested
Mrs. Kreuger yesterday evening, and
she is now held in Jail awaiting the
action of the grand jury.
No motive can be given either By
the authorities or the neighbors for
the awful crime They were old
people, about 60 years of age, and had
seemingly lived happily together,
their children having grown mp and
left them. He had been married be-
fore two or three times and she once
or twice. She seems to be perfectly
rational and strongly protests her in
nocence, but the circumstances point
strongly to her guilt, it is said.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-29
A Good Move.

We understand that the city council
have under consideration the purchase
of street sweeper for the cleaning
of the pavements in our city. In our
opinion this should be done; not only
because the expense is no greater than
the present, but because of the fact
that the present method of sweeping
in the day time and by hand raises
immense clouds of dust which fill the
stores and Injuries stocks to great
extent By sweeping at night with a
large sweeper the streets could be
kept sprinkled in the morning and
prevent the above. There are other
obvious advantages to be gained, and
we hope that the council will see
their way clear to make the pur-
chases, or at least give the sweeper a
trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-29
Ito for the FatherIand.

On Sunday morning Otto NJ Drexel
departed upon what promise to be a
delightful trip. He will sail from
New York tomorrow on the steamer
Blucher" of the Hamberg- American
line for Germany, where he will
spend some time visiting relatives at
Coberg, where two of his sisters live,
and other points. He will also travel
through Italy, France and Switzer-
land, and will occupy the time until
August LIST, seeing the many interest
ing sights of the old country. He
was given parting reception at the
depot by Frohsinn singing society
and many friends, all of whom wish ed
him God-speed either in song or
speech
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-29
Will Graduate Tomorrow.

Tomorrow, Thursday, at the North
western Dental College, Chicago, Mr..
Leo Hutchinson will graduate from
that institution, having completed
the prescribed course in dentistry and
passed the examinations satisfactorily.
DR.. Hutchinson is bright young
man, a careful student and diligent
worker, and we are pleased to note
that he is to return a full-fedged
dentist,