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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-21

Dollar wheat means much to the
farmers of North Dakota. There has
been a loud cry from all parts of the
state about the short crop of this year,
and while the foundations of the re-
ports were decid eddy small, there is
.no need of attempting to deny the fact
that North Dakota will not have a
bumper crop. 1t will have an average
one, and in some sections it will be
extra, but taking the entire state the
quantity this year will not make more
than IN average. But there is another
question. The price this year is bet
ter than it has been for several years,
9not a mere fractional advance, but a
regular boom price. The result is
that the farmer will make more money
out Of the crop this year with less
labor and expense. than they have for
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-21

The howl that a few ~dyspeptical
cranks are always making about the
uncertain condition Of North Dakota
farmers, would make good material
for a farce comedy. The idea of
bowling about a country to which men
have 'ome penniless and in from ten
to twenty years, gather together as
many thousands Of dollars by the
natural productiveness of the country
is certainly ridiculous. Yet there are
men-not a few-but many-in the
country, who have enjoyed that very
thing. The farmers have some draw
backs, it is true. But we have never
yet known a country where they did
not. In the Mississippi valley the
farmer takes chances on being washed
away. In the south he is in danger
Of frost, and when it does come, he
loses not only M crop, but his trees,
and consequently several crops. In
the middle west he suffers from the
hot winds, that in a day destroy the
work of the year. In the east the
lack of fertility in the soil makes it
impossible to make more than a
meager living on the farm. In this
section in the last fifteen years there
has not been an absolute failure.
Never a year in which the average
farmer did not make his expenses and
a comfortable living, In some years
he has made nearly the price of the
land upon which his crop grew. And
this in veiw of the fact that nature
has done the greater portion of the
work. There is no place on the face
of the earth where any crop could be
grown With the careless methods Of
cultivation employed in this state.
With the same thorough methods EN-
ployed here that are necessary else
where, there would never be a failure,
and decidedly few short crops.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-21
WON A PRIZE

We take pleasure in giving the
readers of the Inter-OIean the essay
prepared by Harlan B. Fancher, which
won a prize in the Journal Junior
contest. The effolt is a commendable
one, and we should be glad to see
others Of the children doing similar
good work. The essay follows:
WHEN MEMORY WAS MOST I'M
PORTANT
Has! Whew! Only fifteen min
utes left in which to demonstrate the
last theorem in our geometry exam
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-21
STRAYED.

From Roberts pasture near Devils
Lake, n light bay broncho horse,
white face and nose, right hind leg
white, branded "D' on right hip,
figure 8 on right shoulder, weight
about $50 pounds. Reward of ten
dollars for return Of same
Joseph Olson,
1926 Devils Lake, N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-21

General Young, who recently as,
sumed the command Of the American
army upon the retirement of Genreal
Miles, has rather All interesting history
as a soldier. He is the only man
who has held such a position, who has
served as a private in the ranks.
General Young enlisted as a private in
a Pennsylvania company of%.volunteers
at the outbreak of the civil war, but
soon raised a company of which he
was made captain. He rose rapidly
by promotions for meritorious service
until the close of the war. He then
entered the regular army. and has
been steadily moving upward. He is
a thorough going man, very decisive,
but entirely transformations. H does
the work before him thoroughly, re-
gardless of consequences to himself.
Duty means doing to him. He is one
of the three men who have held the
position now occupied by him, who
were not West Pointers, since the es
tablishment of the military academy
at that place. General Scott was
nearly forty years Of age when the
first graduates were sent out from
West Point, and he never had any
training as a soldier except that &C.
CURED in the field. General Miles is
the other one who mas been made
lieutenant general without a West
Point education. 1t is to be hoped
that General Young will not make
such a spectacle of himself in his new
position as has Miles. There is a
certain amount Of pride taken by the
American public in the man who
comes from the ranks, who makes a
mark fol- himself because of his merit,
and no man has had better opportuni-
| ties to do this than the retired head of
the army. Nor has there ever been a
man with the possible exception of
Senator Wellington Of Maryland,
who so much abused his opportunities.
The people would have been glad to
have given Miles a loyal support be.
cause he was one of them; but he has
few admirers outside a few anarchistic
followers who see glory III nothing
but abuse of the flag and those who
are defending it. General Young is
a soldier, has seer the army in its
every phase from Bull Run to Manila,
not as a red tape official at home, out
a soldier on the field. The army has
a better friend for commander and
will be free from the mud Singing
that has characterized the conduct OF
its head for the last few years.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-21

The attention of the writer has Of
ten been called to the high standard
of the public schools Of this state, and
the character of qualifications requir-
ed of the teachers. In one Of the
eastern states where the public school
system has been in force for forty
years, the last legislature changed the
law governing teachers examinations
from the county system to the uniform
system such as is in vogue in this
state. The first examination under
the new plan was held a few days ago.
and while the tests were not as rigid
as they are in North Dakota, less
than fourteen per cent of the appli.
cants were able to pass, and less than
three per cent received first grade
certificates. In one of the most popu-
1ous counties of the state, where the
educational standard was supposed to
be high, out Of eighty. sever appli-
cants, only one secured a first grade
certificate, while only a bare six were
able to pass at all. It may not be
generally known but it is true, that
in educational advantages the newer
states have a decided advantage over
the older. The people who have the
courage to migrate into. the newer
countries, are not the weak in intel
lict or physique, but the strong of
both. That is the reason why so
many educated people are found in
the eve sections, and this being
true, they demand a higher standard
for the schools and consequently a
higher grade for the teachers This is.
one of the strong arguments with the
people Of the older sections in coming
to North Dakota. Their childre,
have all the advantages Of a thorough
school system, aid competent in
structors.
Yesterdays report from Turke,
confirm the idea of a celebrated car
t%oonist that Turkey is afflicted will
a serious attack Of appendicitis ane
that Russia will probably play tn
) part of the physician, taking Care tina
the operation is decidedly more bene
fetal to Russia than any one else. (
: few years ago when the Greeks at
tie nptel to recover the glory of tkei
heroic MILITARY na,nas tbo would ~
pected Turkey to fall. But she di,
not. With q corrupt government an,
an immoral ruler, it now looks lik
the thing would occur. Turkey i
weak as a government. She has n
national credit abroad. and at HON
it is said her soldiers are selling thei
arms to the enemy in order to bu,
r bread. Revolutions are fiou.iu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-20
BILL WENT HOME.

7 was boss over a big gang OF men
in constructing the Northern Pacific
said Colonel Woods. and among the
navies were a dozen very tough men.
The cock of the walk, though. was a
fellow named Pete He was looked uD
to and feared and admired as a resi-
dent Of the head-waters Of Fighting
Greek
1t was fun to see him tight. He
had to work up to it by yelling. and
ne had a voice on him ike q fog-horn.
As a matter Of fact he had his Op-
ponent scared before a blow was struck
I got on TO his tactics after awhile, and.
as he was a tyTa1t and abusive. I
wanted to see him get a setback
one day after he had chased little
fellow named Mike of the dump. went
to the vanquished and said.
See here, Mike. can you fight a lit
tie blt2'
couldn't he replied.
Have you noticed that Pete has to
whoop and yell for three or four min
utes before pitching in
I have, sir. and his yeIls give man
chills- They are ike the roars Of a
o Never you mind his yeIls. Do as I
tell you, and you'll lick him out OF his
boots
An hour later" continued the Col
Onel Pete looked around for some one
to smash and his glance fell upon Mike
He dropped his shovel. threw down his
hat and began to roar Mike did not
lose a minute in getting after him, and
in two minutes he had the big fellow on
the run II was a victory to surprise
the whole gang. and within three days.
so many had caught on TO the trick and
Pete had been licked so often that he
came TO me and said.
Colonel. I think I'll take my ticket
and go Your crowd is TOO ambitious.
In what way2'
Why. they want to get me licked
before I have time to get ready for a
fight "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-20
OCT FOR AHOLIDAY.

There was circus in Greenville
south Carolina, the day rode out Of
town, and for several miles along the
road I met people in wagons or on foot
who were going in 10 see the show.
Among those on foot were two old pO-
ple-man and Wife-bel0nglng to the
cracker class, and as I halted to give
them good-day the old man inquired
Stranger did 20 see anything Of
that circus in town."
Il saw something of the procession
1 replied. 1t was parading the streets
as I left"
was thar an elephant in that pro
7 think there was. Yes. I'm sure Of
Was he a Dustin big feller2"
Pretty good size Yes"
As big as that hill over ya87'
-Oh, no"
AS big as that barn 2''
No. He was simply an ordinary,
full-grown elephant
But big nun to give a Teller a tus-
sic, eh2" continued the man
Hes all of that, but you don't think
Of tussliug with him do you7's
That's jest what do. sun. Mary
and me has set out fur Greenviile to
see the circus and hev a rip-roarin'
old day Of il. I'm zWine to walk right
up to that yere elephant and grab him
by his tuslks and flop him on his back.
and Mary's gWine to jump into the
circos ring and do more standins on
her head and hip-a0ppin' around than
all the hfp-hoppeFs put together. Mary
turn a cart-wheel fur the stranger
The woman stepped back and did
the trick very fairly. and as she
Strengthened up with a smile on her
face the old man proudly said:
she kin keep it up fur half a mile,
sub. and with my foppin' that ele-
plant on his back and Mary turuin
cart-whsels around the ring. vel
wake un things and let the town Of
GreenviI1e know that old Jim Cutler
and his wife ar still on hand and
haven lost any Of their taste fur coon
meat and con whisky"
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NO WELLS, NO FIGHT.

AZ was toyrn-n1eeting day in Kentucky.
as Inc state elections are called. and
an Old man and his son had come down
from their mountain cabin to RIissvilIe
20 ses nov tnlngs worked The father
was rather bashful. but the son walked
around with his hat on his ear and
seemed to be aching for a fuss After
aW nile the old man approached a small
crowd and humbly said.
Gentlemen. that's my son Bill out
thar. and he's feelin' to fout. If you
don't pay any 'tenshun to him, he'll
simmer down and git over it -
he can have fight If he wants
one, replied one of the men. Here
you-do you want to run up agin any
thing2"
''Whoop, Whooper. but I do" yelled
the young man in reply. as he got IN
der motion
Hold on. Bill-don't kill hinl-don't
kill him." shouted the father as he
rushed forward. but he was too late.
Bill mad rushed at the man with his
arms going Ike fails, and something
had shot out and landed on Bits Jaw
and laid him on his back He did not
get up Tor ten minutes. He lay so quiet
that some thought him dead. but he
finally opened his eyes and sat up, and
the father queried OF the sIugger:
BnI2s
ply
And he is a licked MANI"
He IS He Is signing to so home to
his mother
Yes, he looks like it. Say. Bill. the
atrth has tipped up an you ar a licked
rip-roarer. Let's go home to ma
Bin slowly got up. looked around as
If he had lost something. and leaned
heavily on his fathers Shoulder while
the pair walked down the dusty high
way and never looked back
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.


TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-Be it
known that my application is now on file
IN the office OF the probate court Of Shaw
nee county, kan. asking for a permit to
sell intoxicating liquors according to law
at Nc. 226 Kansas avenue in the Sec
ond ward OF the city of Topeka. Sha W-uee
county. state OF Kansas Hearing is set
for the 18th day Of March, 1903 at 8 a. m
CHARLES w kohl
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SALE OF HIGH-BRED HORSES

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R. L LEE viii sell at auction Thursday,
March ;. commencing at 10 O clock at
Topeka fair grounds. under cover. on IS
months credit, his entire breeding stud OF
standard bred horses. all registered. 81
head, Is stations. mostly cut Of Great
Brood Mares and producing dams, bred
ike Maxine (4J 2-QS9<- Jackdaw viii be the
first Offering Send for catalogue TO r.
I Lee. Manamaker. Kan.
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LOST AND FOUND

- 3,
case. with black ribbon fob and locket-
Liberal reward viii be paid if delivered 1t
Busy Bee store. 62S Kansas ave.
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(FIrst published IN Topeka state Journal
February q, 1862
Office Board OF Education. Feb. %. 1893
Offers OF nInety--day options OF sites for
school buildings viii be received by the
board OF education as follows
IN THE FIRST WARD
I. An option on q site Of eight lots OF
Of not more than ten lots (for white
school. the same TO be located north Of
the Union Pacific tracks
2 An option on site Of six lots (for
eolored school. the same to be located
north Of the Union Pacific tracks and
west Of the Rock Island tracks.
IN THE SECOND WARD
An option on site OF eight lots. the
same 10 be located between Third street
and Tenth street and east OF Lake street
Offers OF options should be sealed and
the came flied with w II. Wilson. chair
man Of the building committee, ia East
Fourth street. or Withzthe undersigned On
or before the hour Of D. n Saturday
February q 1903
The beard reserves the right to reject
any or al offers Of options
J. E STEWART. Clerk.
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FOR SAFE REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-House of seven rooms and
hail, bath. pantry. etc. furnace, gas. ETC.
modern in every way. lots. paved st,
west side in old city. always rents we'll
Nonresident owner says sell at once
Price reduced Wood & Dickinson. ga
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FOR sALE-M1scELLANEoUs
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FOR sALE-An old established Up to date
meat market, the best Of trade. in geod
farming country. population OF town about
100 Address Market. care State Journal
FOR SALEShorthorn bull. vearIing
heifers, young calves. feed mill. gall
vanized water tank G. A. Carlson, 800
Orchard St
FOR sALEFre=h COW. no Madison St.
FOR sALE-Cord wood. delivered at your
door. Drop me 4 card a. 80 per cord h
c Kurtz. r D ?. Topeka, Kan
FOR sALE-Household goods. cheap as
dirt. also lumber. doors windows ia
FOR sALE-Upright piano at a bargain.
954 Quincy St
FOR sALE-2 Langzhang ROSTERS and one
Hamburg Come quick +2l Quincy St
FOR sAI.E-shorthorn COW years old
fresh. sss Forrest st., Oakland
FOR .SAIsE-As good a. new. dining table
sideboard. chairs 800 W 18th ST
FOR sALE-B- Langshan and B. P. Rock
49,
MISCELLANEOUS
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FELLOW Traveller. TO the bar Of God
who drinks Do you wish to get on
with the sober Worid2 If SO. call or write
De Voc Liquor Cure Co. 534 Kansas ave.
and 80 r 18th st. Topeka. Kan
MIsFIF clothing and shoes bought and
sold at 4z2 Kansas ave.
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
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FARM FOR SALE
One Of the best farms in Sha wn~- coun-
ty seven miles from Topeka. well i'm
proved excellent neighborhood, price very
reasonable. terms to suit. possession March
J. II sold ar once s. b RohreE. second
floor Central National Bank bldg.
FOR SAI.zNo So and szz1z. 5000; No.
SIS. S. 0oQ- No "a. with 10 year lease. e.
500. all on North Kansas ave. Nc "a s
Quincy 81 900, I-3 cash. balance at per
cent contract F. EENSk1s
San Pedro. Cal
FOR SAI.E-Faru near town Inquire IS
Topeka ave. Both phones rs
FOR SALES room modern house. con
Eenieuuy planned. vest side. On pave
ment- Strauss Agency Central National
Bank bldg
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LEGAL.

(F'Irst published in Topeka state Journal
February % 1862
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-20

AN ACCIDENT occurred on Inc railroad
crossing last week There was 9 man
standing on the railroad track. VINO dtd
not wear an Edward E Strauss 3 Co
suit Do not let accidents occur 60 you
Come Ia and have your measure TAKEN
for one OF these famous suits and sou VIII
Gs safe zandition Supply Co, az kansas
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PIANO TUNING

FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
FOR sAI.EZBy N Heery, s2s Monroe st.
houses and lots on time paymenEA
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TOPEKA BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
EXCESS DFTTvERY.

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FOR BAGGAGE and moving call I'D
phone s9s, Anterior Bros Clf1Ios 12
East SIN st
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SWE ET PEAS. Nasturtium. Pensys all (
kinds Of flower seeds at
TOPEKA SEED HOUSE
sos Kansas avenue.
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FOR SAI.E-Faru8 near town. Inquire rs
Topeka ave. Both phones rs
FOR SALES room modern house. con
Eenieuuy planned. west side. On pave
ment. Strauss Agency Central National
Bank bldg
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DRUGGISTS.
80 DIsPENsARY.

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TOPEKA FREE DIEPENS AIRY. south
.sssf coruer izth and TYLER SITS from
70 : .. "a. except SUNDAYS. Conducted ty
REGULAR praeticiI1g PHYSICIANS. for the
benefit Of persons without means. VINO
razd medical attention and treatment Pa
tisurs are assured Of careful and cOnsId-
crate treatment Medicines furnished II
most cases
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MUSICAL

MUSICAL
WORPAIs Is Polk, piano lessons. pupils
home 62tsc- Church & lodge playing free
PIANO TUNING.
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YOUR piano. tuned, voiced and repaired.
reasonable prices Here to stay H W
Mcdaniel. IA kansas ave
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FOR. SALENo. 50 and s421s 5000; No.
SIS. S. 0oo- No. "a. with 10 year lease. g.
500: all on North Kansas ave. No. "a s.
Quincy, 81 900; I-3 cash; balance At per
cent contract F. EENSk1s
San Pedro. Cal
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PASTRY AND LUNCH
CROWS LADIES' EXCHANGE. sa7 Kan
sas ave. 11g ". 6th St. 195 Topeka ave
Strictly first class home made cakes. pies.
bread. etc. Discounts on party orders
Phone 800 rings
New-York tribune., 1903-07-14
HEDGES AND MAsTEN EXAMINED.
Mr.. Payne Has No Further Postal Develop
ments to Announce.

Washington. July 15.-Postmaster General Payne
had no developments in the postal investigation
TO announce TO-DAY. Charles Hedges. superin-
tendent city delivery service. against whom
charges have been made which are under investiga-
ton had an interview with the Postmaster Gen
eral but Mr.. Payne said that there change
in the case of Mr.. Hedges. Mr Brstow had long
conference with Mr. PAYNE regarding the progress
of the investigation. John NJ. Masten. assistant
superintendent of the railway mail service was ex-
arnned by the inspectors In the private office Of
Mr. Bristow. Later the statement was made that
the inspectors wanted information about certain
matters. that occurred while Mr.. Masten was ACt-
ing First Assistant Postmaster General several
years ago. At that lime Mr.. Masten approved the
contract with a Binghamton company for time
clocks, and had occasion TO pass on other i'm
nortant matters.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-14
POPE MORE QUERULOUS.
Objection Made to Modern Methods
of the Doctors.

Especial to The New-York Tribune by French Cabls)
Copyright; 1908: BY The Tribune AssociatiOn)
Rome. July 13.-As the Pope grows weaker
he becomes more impatient with what he calls
new-fangled ways. When the doctors insisted
on the necessity of a hypodermic injection Of
salted. sterilized water, he exclaimed impa-
tiently. Il am ninety-three years old, and can
not be bothered with modern medical cures.
In my time all this did not exist" 1t required
much persuasion to induce him to submit to the
eatment.
After a few days of comparative rest the Vati-
can is active again tonight. as the Pontiff's
condition is considered by some as TO be so
grave that they think he will not live through
the night. while the doctors. the contrary,
say they have immediate apprehensions.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-14
P. 0. SCANDAL TO BE PRoBED FURTHER
Brooklyn Federal Grand Jury Sworn In
Inspectors Present

The July Federal Grand Jury in Brooklyn was
sworn in and charged by Judge Thomas yesterday.
Although District Attorney William ]. Youngs said
that the cases being brought before the jury were
Jail cases. 1t is well understood that the postotce
scandals will be probed still further.
Among those present yesterday afternoon were
Inspectors Little and Odfeld and George W.
Strawn. who vas agent for the Brandt-Dent
Cash Register Company 1t said that further
Investigation was to be made into the conduct of
George F. Miller, formerly agent for the com
pany who is already under indictment. Ex-Con-
gresham Edmund II. briggs. under indictment
for receiving money for acting an agent for the
cash register company. was in the District At
torneys office yesterday. but ne would not tell the
reasons for his being there.
The old rumor that the case Of George W
Beavers was to be taken up was freely circulated,
but District Attorney Youngs would not admit H.