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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-06-24
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F. Q. Getchell and L. o. Kermott
of Chey enne, were in the city Sunday
making final arrang ements with M.
r. Nef q Co. for handling the home
seekers on the reservation. These
two gentlmen are'in the real estate
business at Cheyenne. Mr.. Getchell.
is more familiar with reservation
lands than anybody else, and peipg,
man Of high honor he will give re-
liable information to those seeking
homesteads on the reservation. Mr..
Nef will handle the Devils Lake end
in the interests of Getchell & Ker-
mott, and parties desiring to obtain
reliable information should see Mr..
Nef. He is prepared to take parties
of five to fifty onto the reservatio n at
any time where they will be met by
Mr.. Getchell and escorted to all the
lands about to be thrown open. Mr..
Getchell is absolutely the only man
in this section Of the state who is
familiar with section lines. town
ships, and the unallotted as well as
allotted lands on the reservation.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-06-24
CHANCE FOR HoMEsEEKERs.,

Be it enacted by the Senate ard
House Of Repres -ntatiyes Of the
United States Of America in Congress
assembled. that any person who has
heretofore made entry under the:
homestead laws. but who shall show
to the satisfaction 81 the commission
Oh Of the general land Office that he
was unable to perfect the entry on
account Of some unavoidable compli-
cation of his personal or business
affairs or on account Of an honest
mistake as to the character of the
land. that he made q bonafide effort
to comply with the homestead law
and that he did not relinqnisb his
emit u on abandon his claim for y con-
aideration, shall be entitled to- the
benefit Of the homestead laws as
though such former entry had not
been made.
The foreg DING act was passed by
the last congress and approved April
ssS.
For some reason bnt little publ
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-06-24

maiden friend who wanted to Vi. iii
il her farm in Iowa, last summer
when the sleepers were rather warm.
for an inexperienced traveller
Inthese lays Of high finance the
investor who places his funds In eth
Eer stock Of bonds is ike one Of d large
dock Of sheep he must follow the
leader, since he can I be Independent.
As an Illustration Surprising the;
first Or second mortgage bonds Of a
corporation should be defanlted, what.
individual right Or privilege has a
sbondhoidsr with three or four : pro-.
5tective clmmittees. There is not
an atom Of individualism, SO far as
the rights Of bond OF stockholders are
concerned. in snch d condition. II
there is any Inscriptions element the
small security holders are the sufferers
Is this the condition when a pri-
vate investor buys $t, 900 western
farm loan Most emphatically mol
1.-THE interest is defaulted ON his
mortgage his loan agent will either
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-06-24

& .
No early boomer Of the advantages
Of the territory of Dakota used more
enthusiastic language concern ing his
chosen home than the phrases credited
to State Dairy Commissioner Nc.
4Connell Of Minnesota concerning the
attractions to be found in North
Dakota He says-and very truly
that no state in the union offers at
the present time greater inducements
to the ome-seeker and investor. He
calls It "the poor mans paradise,
and says that ano industrious, thrifty
man can fail to prosper here. = His
words Of commentator show that he
has an observing mind.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-06-24

number in the other states in whic b
he operated. In 1900 he begsn
study IF the prospects for the farmers
in North Dakota, and with the
thoioug b knowledge possessed by him
Of the otner states of the middle west,
he decided that the future agricultur-
al wealth Of the country would be
found in North Da kota, and that nm.
told value of the land was just Begin
ming to be realized. &c therefore
decided to cast his fortune with this
state, and after careful invsstiga-
tom of every section Of the state. he
concluded that Ramsey county offered
the most promising field for the
acual land buyer, AMI in 1901 he
opened real estate and investment
Office in this city, and from that time
on has not been afraid to extol the
wealth Of the count While the firm
was young so Far as North Dakota
was concerned, and while 1t was
brought into ompetition with land
sitms who had been advertising for
half a score Of years and were thus
we'll known, the new firm was able to
do business from the start, and IN
two years they sold more than thirty
thousand acres of land. One Of the
secrets Of success of the firm is. the
splendid Office system employed. Ii il
one of the most thorough in the
country, and by its use adverti So
ments are not sown to the wind, but
are gent on to prospective buy ers, and
BY q system Of persistent Following
up, these people are nearly always
converted to North Dakota faith, and
made land buyers.
The business men Of the county
appreciate the work done by Mr.. Ned
and his associates IN bringing into
the county class Of eeople that are
the very best citizens. They are
invariably industrio us, energetic,
ard responsible citizens, VINO by their
business integrity and promptituae
have built up the business interests
Of the county along with their own.
There has not been dead beat in ali
the number Of people brought to the
county, and IN fact Mr.. Nef seeks
only the best.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-06-24

i5e The edition OF the Inter Ocean OF
May 18th brought SO many inquiries
tosthat enterprising firm Of N, 2.
Net & Co. that we have concluded
to give our readers q sketch Of NJ. 2.
Nef, the senior member IF the firm,
whose picture appears In this issue
and whose ad appears on page a.
He is young man with faith Ia
North Dakota, ard who is not afraid
to advertise.
Mr.. Netf was born on farm near.
Washing ton. Iowa, in 1878. His
Father being an ex Extensive farmer and
largely engaged in raising fine pedi-
greed stock, the son naturally turned.
IN his early manhood. to the same
-occupat on. Raised on a farm, Mr.
NeH had no advantage Of an educa-
y ton except what was afforded by the
common school, vet his natural apti-
tude enabled him to become thor.
ough and practical business man.
1 He remained on the farm until he.
& was twenty four years Of age, having
been engaged for three years in the
stock business for himself, buying and
selling the best grades Of blooded
horses and cattle. In 1897 he opeI J
ed a real estate Office in North Eng
3 lish. Iowa, and By his straightfor,
wardness and fair dealing soon had
an immense business j d this line;
& and for four years devoted himself
entirely to the real estate business.
He acted for both immi gIant and emf
grant, bring ing from illinois the peo-
{ pie who desired to locate IN the newer
sect ions Of Iowa. and taking tnose in
Iowa to Missouri, Kansas, Arkan sas
and Oklahoma. The mentods adopt
sd were strictly original, the wants Of
every customer were caref lily studied.
His financial condition, he altt,, and
after personal {, snsid erations en- tered
largely into the matter Of location,
and 30 thoroughly was this done that
out Of the hundreds of people located,
he never had q dissatisfied customer,
and they are today the best friends and
4 advertisers he has. During his stay
at North English, Mi. Neff visited
every county in Iowa, aud large
t ~ i
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-06-24

city has been given the law, and the
land offices thIuout the country FIRST
received notice Of its passage this
week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

P. I. R.-What is Englands colonial policy? 2. What people of continental Europe invaded England before the Ro- mans? g. When and for what purpose was the International American confer ence held?
 A. The question is much too large for dscussion in this column. g. The Roman invasion of Britain occurred about B. C. 55, but Britain did not become England until S29. g. The Pan-American confer ence was held at Washington October 9 1889. Its purpose was to discuss measures for the good of all America.
 R. D. S.-What has become of w F. Cody and his show? Is he living now?
 A. He is living and intends to show" at St. Louis next summer. His present address may be lerned from the Dramatic News, New York
 w. A. M.-Where did radium originate, what is it made of and where is it lkely to be found?
 A. It is a residue of pitch blende and is the discovery of Mime. Curie of Paris
 samoth.-Who is the president of the Illinois Central railroad?
 A. Stuyvesant Fish of New York city
 F. N. W.-What should I receive for a book I have written and how can I get it published?
 A. Authors generally receive a royalty on copies sold, and this varies according to his reputation. Submit your manu- script to some publisher who issues books of it's class.
 B. W. C.-How many colored people in the United States? A At the last census S,S407S9. E. S. Allow long can will remain in force without being probated? Does time destroy It's legality? g. Does will ever stand in law that has@no witnesses if the heirs acknowledge that it Is in the testa- tors handwriting?
 A. Time has no effect. 9 If all the heirs were satisfied with 1t; not other wise.
 H. A. M.-Please name a few prominent river boat builders.
 A. Please consult city directories along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers Adver- tisements cannot be given In this col umn.
 
 Inqurer.-How many electoral votes does each state have, and how did each state go in the last election? Which are considered the certainly democratic and certainly republican states? A. The first part of your question was answered last week The states which went democratic in 1900 were Alabama. Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky. Louisiana. Mississippi, Missouri. Montana, Nevada. North Caro- lina South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. All the rest went republi- can. The territories have no vote. As to the rest of your question, nothing can be said to be certain in politics. Any newspa- per reader can form his own opinions. w. M.-Has a negro ever run for presi- dent of the United States? ?. Was a ne- gro ever elected to congress?
 A. No. ?. Yes. J. G. B.-Did Abraham Lincoln say that this country could not exist half slave and half free? If so, when and where did he say it? 9 What day of the week was January 2S 1s46. and March 2, 1871? A Lincoln did say this. The cirelm- stances are not recalled. ?, Friday and Thursday, respectively.  The Aue-HeraId Engraving Depart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
eeoIster of the Circuit Court.

John s. Gillespie Is a candidate for res election to the office of register of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. For Chancellor Northwestern Division. John c. Carmichael is a candidate for re- election to the office of chancellor of the northwestern division embracing Jeffer- son, Blount and Tuscaloosa counties, sub feet to the action of the democratic pri- mary.
 I am a candidate for chancellor of the northwestern chancery division of Ala bama, which division is composed of the counties of Jefferson, Fayette, Blount and Tuscaloosa. Subject to the action of the democratic primary to be held on the l lth of April, BOA. Respectfully,
 JOHN J. J. ALTMAN
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hereby announce myself candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
ANNOUNCER EMENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
For Countx Treasurer.

I hereby announce myself candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 H. c. MILLER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

No dust, dirt, ashes. coal, cinders, kindling or soot to contend with when you cook with gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
For Coroner.

I hereby announce myself candidate for coroner of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 w. D. PARIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

J. B. Q.-Who can give the location of homestead lands In Kansas?
 A. Write the Unted States land office at Colby, Dodge City, Topeka or Wakee- ney. Kan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

were $19,24S,OOO outstanding at the end of the last fiscal year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

The Age-Heraid Is authorized to an- nounce W. B. Burton a candidate Tor member of the Board of Revenue Of Jef' ferson county subject to the action Of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEVER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart. ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
For Associate Judd,

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 z. T. RUDULPH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

I hereby announce myself A candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary H. W. CROOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27


 which nourishes our bodies must be free of all impurities and in normal, healthy con- dition, or evidences of it will surely crop out ill the form of sores and boils, red itching eruptions, pimples, rashes and skin troubles of every description. Warm weather stirs the blood, and in the effort to throw off the accu- mu1ated poison is thrown into feverish ex- citement and riotous state, and the skin is the chief sufferer. The humors and poisons with which it is filled are thrown of through the skin, and so long as the blood is burdened with impurities sores and boils, pimples and blotches, bumps and rashes will continue to come. Bad blood not only affects the skin but creates internal disorders. The Liver and Kidneys act less promptly, the stomach is upset and the appetite usually fails, and this condition of affairs is bad on the nervous sys- tenn and brings on that debilitated, rundown, tired-out feeling common to this time of the and poisons is necessary before there is full parts of the system. If your blood is all rigf and the coninp of warm weather As a r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart ment makes -ood cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
For Superintendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself candidate fer Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county. subject t6 the action of the Democratic primary. P. M MNElh
 | W. McAdory is a candidate for county superintendent of education. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

g. F. Greene Is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

The Aee-FTerald is authorized to an- nounce that IT. P, Hef1in Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. suhiect to the action of the den,- ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

John M. Sims announces his candidacy for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic prfynarv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
For Probate Judue.

The AEe-Herald is authorized to an nounce J Stiles a cardidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. u-6-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

War.-Can you tell If there are any companies of Americans being organized privately in this country to serve in the Japanese army?
 A. The Japanese minister at Washing ton, MT. Kogoro Takahira, may be able to give you information on the subject of recruits, though probably he would not betray any confidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

J. G. B.-Did Abraham Lincoln say that this country could not exist half slave and half free? If so. when and where did he say it? g. What day of the week was January 2S, 1S46 and March ?, 1871?
 A. Lincoln did say this. The circum- stances are not recalled. ?, Friday and Thursday, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

Ear Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Eubiect to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

hereby announce myself a candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

J. c. E.-Are there government lands in Georgia to be sold or distributed, and whom may I consult as to purchase?
 A. There are none.
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Ear so,io;tor.

hereby announce myself candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic narty.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

The ATe-Heraid is authorized 10 an- nounce John c Pugh candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
EIGHTEEN DAYS SPENT ON THE
 TRANS-SlBERIAN RAIL ROAD
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

This column Is open to readers of The Age-Herald. Anyone desiring informa- tion should address "Questions An swered," care The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

The Are-Herald is authorized to an. nounce Iohn McOueen candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

l.. ". L.-Please tell me how many pieces of United States money-cents, dimes, etc., are legal tender?
 A. Silver dollars are legal tender to any amount. smaller silver coins up to slO, and nickels and cents up to 25 cents. No premium on your coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

William T Mims of West End announces himself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county suhiect to the action or the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Seasons gAaRgs and Ws GAsRgs HitA them.

 produces healthy vegetation while soil and deficiency the dwarfed O. growth and decay.
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 hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 b A HELMICH The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce W B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action Of the democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary. hereby announce myself candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. H w. CROOK John M. Sims announces his candidacy for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself a candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, NuD1ect to the Acuon or the ueihocia''O
 ANDREW l.. McwILLIAMs.
 F9r Tax Collector.
 herel announce myself A candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county Hubiect to the action of the democratio party. P. B. BOWERS. The Aee-Herald Is authorized 10 an- nounce George R Tarranf of North Bir- ninRham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county Subject 10 the action of the democratic party.
 William Mins of West End announces hinself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. suhiect to the action of the democratic party.
 For SoIieitnr
 hereby announce myself candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY Ire Ape-FIeraId is authorized to an- nounce that IT P Hefin Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county suhfect to the action of the denn- ocratic primary.
 Eor Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit. The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Eubject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Are-Hersld is authorized to an. nounce Iohn McOueen A candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Age-Heraid is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth iudi. cial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary
 For Probate Judge.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce J. p Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

R. D. S.-What has become of W. F. Cody and his show? Is he living now?
 A. He is living and intends to show at St. Louis next summer. His present address may be lerned from the Dramatic News, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

w. M-Has negro ever run for presi- dent of the United States? ?. Was a ne- gro ever elected to congress?
 A No g. Yes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

Bedford.-How long has England con trolled Ireland? 3. Where and when was St. Patrick born? 3. Which was the first naton on the earth, Hebrew or English?
 A. Since 1901. Before that time' how ever Ireland was temporarily subdued by England. 2. Bonnavem Taberniae' which is thought to be the present site of Kirk patrick, near Glasgow. Scotland, between 372 and 4l5. The Hebrew monarchy was founded B. c. 1895. The English nation was established some 1900 years later In S3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
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 99 Garfield Avenue. MRS HATTIE HoYLE
 INCREASED STRENGTH AND ENERGY.
 Wheeling, w. Va. May 27, 1908 This spring was greatly down in health. and feel ing needed boodpurifer and tonic began the uss of S. S. S. six bottles with the result that it put my blood good condition, gave increased strength energy improved appetite and digestion and made me feel like different As blood purifier and tonic S. s. S. Is all right. J. H. McGEE. 45 York Street, Island
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The Coconino sun., 1904-01-09

Building fund, Dist. No. lo, A.69
 Report ofcounty recorder for fourth quarter audited and found correct as to number of instruments filed.
 The following were granted leases on school land: c. w. Martin, on W. | Sec. 36, Twp. 2 N. Rge. l E.; R. J, Kidd on SW. | Sec. IS. Twp. 2l, N. Pge. 8 E.
 Proper showing being made the fol- lowing were allowed refund of school tax for 1903: c. A. Taylor, Albert Skooge, M. Mikkelson, Geo. Filing ton, F. B. Barnard, Wm. Darnell, Jas. Hussey, c. w. Hilson, Harry McComb, Chas.. Stanley, W. R. IT, vine, Chas. Childs, Roy Wilkinson and R. l.. Mayfield.
 The following were granted widows exemption in the matter of their as- sessments: Mrs. Hester Murphy, Eliz- abeth l.. Renee, Ida Lohman, Harriet Cline, Caroline Foremaster, Elizabeth Rawlins and Elizabeth McDowell. The board then adjourned.
 Approved January 4th, 1904.