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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-06-30


Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Ellefson went to
Grand Forks last Friday to spend a
few days with friends. We hope they
will have an enjoyable time.
Our school is greatly improved by the
hitching posts which we're put down
there last week. We can rest assured
that our horses will not run away when
we visit sthe school, as has been the
case many times already.
A. Extrom from Minneapolis . was
called home last Monday on account of
sudden sickness. He came up here
about three weeks ago and was intend
ing to visit with his brother-in-law most
of the summer, but for this reason he
had to leave. We hope that he. will
reach his destination in due time and
that his illness may not be serious.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-06-30

by Mike Flynn and the Hankey Bros!
! Nearly all of the young folks stayed for
the dance and quite few of the older
ones.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-06-30

Leave your orders for job work at
the CouR1ER-DEMocRAr office, or tele
phone No. 81, and have them promptly
filled.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
flte 10 IMehtY.ElyP laates.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
q ladies round trip ticket to the
81. Louis Exposition, 10 five ladies'
in each OF the following states: Hi.
nUis, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
number OF trade marks cut from ten
cont, 1G.ounce package OF Defiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home, any.
whore in the above named states.
These trade marks must be mailed to
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co., Omaha, Nebr, before September
list. 1909. October and November
will be the best months TO visit the
Exposition Remember that Defiance
IS the only starcn put up lG Oh. "a
!ull pound) to the package. You get
,ne.thrd more starch for the same
money than of any other kind, and
Defiance never sticks TO the iron.
The tickets to the Exposition will be
sent by registered mail September
5th, Starch Tor sale by all dealers.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Mani Card Ideas.

Nothing is prettier for a dainty
luncheon than the ribbon menu. This
consists of nine-inch length OF
broad satin ribbon, with floral en-
blem and the word Menu" painted
on it,
Another idea is the swan menu,
which is cut out of deciled cardboard,
The tail feathers are first cut, and the
word Menu" printed at the top with
the bill Of fare underneath. The head
and wings of the bird are then cut
separately, and a piece of baby ribbon
In the shape of loop attached to the
the different parts of the anatomy to-
gether.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
USE OF A COMMON TONGUE.


English Language Now Used by the
Moot Persons.
with the increasing intercourse of
the nations, the old question of uni
vcrsal language comes up-at least
in tho German mind, aftording topic
of discussion says the indianapolis
News. The tendency toward a com
mon tongue is and has been for years
more strongly marked by the spread
of the English language. Nulhall's
statistics of dozen years old (being
the latest avaiable) show the spread
Of languages for the first ninety years
of the last century At the beginning
Of the century the languages of Eu-
rope were spoken by 100000 PEG.
pie. In 1890 they were spoken by
4Ot 100000, an increase of nearly 100
per cent. The four principal Ian
guages in 1901 were French, Russia,
German and Spanish. The French
amounted to 1914 per cent, and the
Spanish to 1862. English-spealdng
peoples amounted to only 1874 But
in 1850 the standing was:
EIBllSll, Ai'I per CClll, Nl97idH anu
German, each 1871 per cent; French,
1921 per cent; Spanish, 1917 per cent,
and the remainder divided between
Italian and Portuguese. The number
of Englsh-sp2aliing people had grown
from 20,52O,O0O to 111,100,000 Ger
man and Russian.speaking people
from about 3O,OOOOOO to 75O00,000
each, and French-speaking people
from 81, 10000 to 51,2OO,OOO
The English language had risen
from fifth to first place, and was
spoken by at least so per cent more
people than any other European
tongue. OF the increase of about
91,0000O0 English.speaking people
about 7O,0O0,0O0 were in the United
States.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Writer'S Who We're Pedestrians.

christopher North" prof. John
Wilson,, a giant over six feet high
whose tread seemed almost to shake
the streets" thought nothing of tramp
ing forty miles in eight hours, or of
walking from Liverpool to EIleray, a
distance of eighty miles. in day.
Wordsworth, though he could never
have kept pace with Wilson's swing.
ing stride, was always good for a
twenty-mile stroll, and used to boast
that he had walked six times round
the earth. Charles Dickens was al.
ways at his brightest and happiest
when he was striding gayly along
country lines at a good five miles an
hour. On one memorable occasion
he covered twenty miles fair heel
and toe in a shade over four hours
and very proud he was of his deed
Prof. Fawcett blind though he was,
tramped his thirty miles many day
over Cambridge roads and in our
own day, Mr.. Swinburne, Mr.. Bryce
| and Mr.. John Davidson, the poet,
might well be matched against any
other three pedestrians of equal years
in England,-W Westminster Gazette.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Easily Exclaimed.

A dear son of New England having
piled a newcomer in the milling re.
gion of Nevada with every conceiv-
able question as to why he visited the
gold region, and hopes, means, pros
poets, etc, finally asked him if he
had a family.
Yes" was the reply, 81 have a wife
and six children, and never saw on(
of them"
After a brief silence the bore com
menced:
Were you ever blind, sir?"
NO"
Another pause.
Did | understand you to say that
you had a. wife and six children living
in New York, and had never seen one
of Them"
Fact"
"How can that be-"
"Why," was the reply, zone of them
was born after | left"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
.rree,s Wonderful Y ltalIty.

A curious incident occurred during
the gale at Hansworth, a short time
ago, says Scotch paper A large
tree was blown down across the road
way. A number of men were told of
TO remove the obstruction, which they
commenced to do by looping off some
OF the larger branches. After about
half a ton had been thus removed, the
tree began 20 lift itself from the
ground. and as soon as little more
weight was taken off it sprang into
vertical position, which it retained de-
spite the subsequent rough weather.
1t was found that the roots had been
stretched, but not broken, and were
sufficiently elastic to pull the trunk
after It had been relieved of some OF
its weight.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Seven Gored Skirt

Full skirts are rapidly becomins
general and some fresh variations are
shown each week. This one is emf
nently graceful and suits the seasons
Fabrics admirably well. AS shown il
is made of novelty sage green voile
with trimming of ecru lace, but there
are numberless other materials that
suit it equally well. The combined
plaits and tucks are notably smart
but when liked shirrings can be sub
stituted for the latter. In either case
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21

Elton jackets are to be noted among
the most fashionable coats and are
jaunty, becoming and generally at
tractive. This one includes the tiny
vest effect that marks the latest de-
signs with full sleeves and the drop
shoulders that give the broad line of
fashion. AS shown it is made of wood
brown broadcloth with trimming of
brown and white braid, the vest being
white cloth braided with brown and
tan but all suiting materials are APP
propriate and the vest can be one of
many things. Oriental embroidery is
much liked, brocades and lace are
seen and wide brand is used.
The jacket is made with fronts and
back and is fitted by means of single
darts, shoulder and under-arm seams.
The little vest can be applied over the
edge and finished with the braid, or
the jacket can be cut away and the
edge of the vest arranged under it,
then stitched to position. The sleeves
are gathered and are joined to the
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Elton Collars for Spring.

The Elton collar is noticed on some
spring suits. 1t is a welcome change
from the collarless effects of former
seasons. 1t gives a girlish, not to say
boyish, look to the wearer. 1t has
already been seen on the English ten
mis- suits of white duck and sea green
linen in Florida courts, and now 1t
comes along as a top dressing of the
bolero or jacket-Shaped bodices of
spring suits.
1t is of linen usually, but is made
more becoming and softly feminine by
a frilling of soft Valenciennes lace
sewed all the way around. The open
space between the collar points is
thus filled in and finished with bow.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Some Proverba Of the Japanese.


The man who knows Japan was
speaking the other evening of it's
proverbs.
1--WE all know" he said, "the pro-
verb about more haste, less speed
but the laps put it: If in a hurry,
go round. We say very crudely, that
accidents will happen in the best reg
ulatcd families, but the Japanese,
with view to making the phrase
more picturesque, say: Even a mon
key sometimes falls from a tree The
saying about edged tools and cut fin
gers, the people of the Flowery King
dom vary thus: If one plays with
tigers one is likely to have trouble
while our oil and water won't mix
they know as you can't rivet nail
in a custard.' Where we say out of
evil good may come they say the
lotus springs from the mud Mrs.
Partington's attempt is in Japan,
scattering fog with a fan building
bridges to the clouds, or dipping up
the ocean with she'll And when
the person making such an attempt
has failed the Japanese say that, after
all, thine own heart makes the
world. philadelphia Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
A French Salad.

Take one cup of lima beans, one
cup of celery, cut in small pieces; one
cup of peas. one cup of brussels
sprouts, one-half of caulifower,
three medium-sized potatoes, two
small carrots and one chopped onion.
Boil all these separately. When cold,
mix in a salad bowl and season with
salt and pepper. Break into small
pieces the center of one head of let
tuce and mix with the salad. Let all
stand until ready to serve, then mix
through it mayonnaise sauce.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21

81 am disgruntled" said Senator
money to a street beggar again as
long as | live. There was very pitt.
Unlocking beggar in the avenue,
few minutes ago, and, my heart going
out to him, stopped to hand him a
few small coins. | had difficulty, | adj
nit, in finding my change, but was
that any reason for the beggar to
frown at me and say, impatiently:
Hurry up, sir, I've lost several Gus
toners while you've been muddling
over them pennies.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
ARMY TRIALS.
An Infantryman,s Long Siege.

This soldiers tale of food is interest
Ing.
During his term of service in 18th
Infantry in Cuba and Philippines, an
Ohio soldier boy contracted disease
of the stomach and bowels which all
army doctors who treated him pro-
nounced incurable but which Grape
Nuts food alone cured:
In October 1899 when my enlist
ment expired, was discharged from
the army at Calulute, Philippines, and
returned to the States on the first
available steamer that left Manila.
When | got home | was a total wreck
physically and my doctor put me to
he'd saying he considered me the worst
hroken-down man of my age he ever
saw and after treating me months
he considered my case beyond medical
aid
During the fall and winter of 1900
aud '0l was admitted to the Barnes
Hospital in Washington ID. c.. for
treatment for chronic inflammation of
the stomach aud bowels but after 5
lNAuinSu ubiut as Ddu as ever.
Il continued taking medicine until
February, 1902, when reading a news
paper one day read about Grape Nuts
aud was so impressed | sent out for a
package right away.
The result Is quickly told for |
have used Grape Nuts continually ever
siuce with the best results, my health
ia so | can do fair days hard work,
stomach and bowels are in good con.
dltion. have gained 40 pounds in
weight and feel like new man alto.
gether.
Il owe my present good health 70
Grape-Nuts beyond all doubt for medi-
cal science was exhausted" Name
given by Postum Co., Baltic Creek,
Mich.
Had he consulted any one Of sew
eral thousand physicians We know OF
they would have prescribed Grape
Nuts Immediately.
Look in each pkg, for the famous
little book, "The Road to Wellyille.'
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
THE REToRT WAS APT.
Pious Old Lady Answered Fool Ac.
cordina to His EollY.

cording to His Folly.
After the opening meeting of the
Religious Education Associations
recent convention in Philadelphia the
Rev. Erastus Blakeslee. of Boston, en-
tertained Dr.. Frederic Tracy and Dr.
Halsey Gulicll with stories of his
youth.
"A friend of mine at college" this
learned editor said, was a lad of
skeptical views. He and | made a
walking tour one summer, and late on
certain evening we stopped at a
lonely farmhouse and asked for shell
ter for the night.
THE old woman who owned the
farm welcomed us. She had a sim.
pie, pious mind, and she insisted on
our taking part with her in evening
prayers.
AT the prayers end my skeptical
companion attempted to deride her
piety.
DO you really believe he said
that men are made of dust?'
The Good Book says so; there
fore believe it,, said the old woman.
How about wet weather. then,
when there is no dust, when there is
only mud? What is done them said
my friend.
THE old woman looked at him and
laughed.
When there is only mud, she
said, 'infidels and such like truck are
made"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
The Coal ScuttIe Bonnet.

The quaintest of all chapeaux for
little people is coal scuttle bonnet
in white satin trimmed with roses and
other white flowers. The sides of this
bonnet are sometimes folded over
after the manner of Breton caps For
the little fancy coat and wrap, white
cloth is the general favorite. There
are many different designs for these
garments, but the Gretchen shape,
which is simplicity itself, seems to be
the most popular
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
After-Dinner Candies.

The fashion of eating sweetmeats
with dessert is one that is ever gain
ing ground, and dainty little silver
dishes of chocolates sailed almonds,
fondants, as we'll as preserved ginger
and dried fruits, are now as necessary
an addition to our dessert as fresh
fruits. Whe,e only a small dessert is
required, bo;h fresh fruit and sweet
meats may be tastefully arranged in
a glass or silver center dish.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21

Justice John Proctor Clarke of the
Supreme Court was holding court a
few afternoons ago in one of the badly
ventilated rooms OF the County Court
House. Before him was lawyer
whose head was almost as devoid of
hair as that of the Justice himself
and the latter comes pretty near to
holding the record in that way
Your honor" said the lawyer, 81
must request that the window over
on the other side of the room be
closed more tightly. l feel the draught
on my head"
The court emphasizes with you
perfectly" said the justice. The court
has the same kind of a head. New
York Times.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Admiral Urlu at ANNAPOLIS.

When Admiral Uriu of the Japanese
navy was lad at Annapolis naval
academy he got good ha2ing and
stood it plucliily, Later, as an upper
class man, he helped haze other young
sters, and always insisted upon living
up to Annapolis traditions One day
he was dressing down George Fergu.
son, now an assistant engineer at the
Brooklyn bridge, Ferguson was then.
and doubtless is now, about twice the
Jap's size. What's your nance" de-
manded Uriu. Ferguson, sir" Spell
it, Ferguson, sir" Spell it over
again and remember that you're ad-
dressing your superior" IF, sir; e,
sir; I, sir; g, sir; II, sir; 5, sir; o, sir;
II, sir. Ferguson, sir"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Whv Mot.

If fretting would help, when it's wet
To dry up the puddles. I'd fret
And If signing would help when it's dry
To moisten the pastures, I'd sigh.
II scolding would help, when I'm cold
To make the sun shine, ! would scOld
II mourning would help the forlorn
To have JOY and good fortune, I'd mourn.
II grieving would ever relieve
Their burdens who slave | would grieVe;
Il. weeping would shorten the steep
way up to success, | would weep.
But to frown or to scold or to fret
Serves only to lengthen regret:
Why not give up greving awhile
And try the brave heart and the smile?
S Il kiSnr
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Potatn Salnd.

Eight cold boiled potatoes. one
bunch of celery, two white onions.
one head of lettuce. Slice the pota-
toes cut the celery fine and slice the
onions very thin; take off the green
leaves of the lettuce, wash carefully
and drain and line your salad bowl
with them; break up the center OF
the lettuce and mix with the salad.
When ready to serve mix the mayor.
naise through before putting in your
salad bowl, Garnish with olives and
hard boiled eggs.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
Value of Carrier Pigeons.

The best carrier pigeons are worth
several hundred dollars in the mar
ket, and some cannot be purchased at
any price. During the annual pigeon
show in New York last year 5000 and
even $500 was refused by the owners
for some of their choicest pets. The
average exhibits were valued at $25
and $50. Prices, however, do not
stand in the way of the pigeon fan
2ier today, for excellent homing pig
cons can be purchased for s. and less.
One can start a loft with half a doz-
en- breeders, and within few seasons
have all the birds desired.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21


the lines are good and the skirt falls
in becoming folds below the stitchings
which contine the fulness over the
hips.
The skirt is cut in seven cores,
there being a box plat at the back
edge of each with tuc5s between that
are stitched with corticelli silk The
plaits in the center back meet and be.
meath them the invisible closing is
made.
The quantity of material required
for medium size is 9A yards 81
inches wide. 81 yards 81 inches wide
or 5Byards A inches wide with 81
yards of lace applique.
The pattern 4e37 is cut in sizes for
a %, "a, %, 2S and 80 inch waist
measure.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
An EASY Way To Do IL,

Mineral Idaho. April 11.-Mr. d.
S. Colson of this place has something
to say which will be of interest to
many men. Mr.. Colson claims to
have found a simple way to get rid OF
pains in the back, Sciatica or Rheu-
matism. He has cured himself and
so claims personal experience in proof
of his method.
Mr.. Colson says:-
81 had awful pains in my hip. They
got so bad at last that / could hardly
walk | tried several things, but got
no relief till | began to use Dodd's
Kidney Pills and | had taken but a
few of these pills till the pain left
me entirely
"Dodd's Kidney Pills certainly did
me let's of good and | consider them
a great medicine
The remedy that cured Mr.. ColsOn
is the same that has been making
such sensational cures of Bright's
Disease, Diabetes, Dropsy and Rheu-
matism all over the country. The
name. of the medicine is Dodd's Kid
ney Pills.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
One STYLE of Sailor Hat,

A hat on the Bretonne sailor order
that is selling we'll in London has the
brm made of green yedda and the
crown of a green and white plaid silk
braid pleated and standing on edge.
A band of emerald green velvet rib
bon around the crown is ornamented
at each side with steel buckles.
These buckles hold pairs of dainty
small wings, shaded from green to
white.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
sardou's Dramatic Position.

"Sardou represents a distinct type
of the drama which he originated, >"
said a pupil in Brander Matthews
dramatic literature class at Columbia
university What description Of that
type do You offer?' asked Prof. Mat
thews, Theatrical plays closely
packed with interest mark the Sardne
drama, replied the young man,
promptly and earnestly. Young man,
laughed the professor, with can
opener YOU may yet evolve the great
American play"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
LIES "ScarecroWs. :"

Once on time a famer made
\ SCarecrow. fierce and high;
4 sparrow, lighting near it, said
1t looks SO coy, |
Believe il Is the very best
or hooks wherein to build a nest"
And so he went to work. and soon
\ pretty home had made,
And by and by his charming mate
-Four cunning eggs had laid;
And from tina happy nest one day
Six gleeful birds flew far away.
But ere they went. the old bird said,
My children. all through life
Remember what YOU think of this
% that brings peace or strife,
And even scaTuCrOwS JOY may bring
II one knows how TO view a thing
Nixon Waterman, in Woman's Hom~
Companion.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21

drop shoulders, the seams being con
cealed by the braid and are finished
at the wrists with flare cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is yards 81
inches wide, yards p inches wide or
. yards A inches wide with q yards
of vesting, . yards Of braid and 3
yards of lace to trim as Illustrated.
The pattern 46s6 is cut in sizes for
a %, 81, Sc, IS and 40 inch bust meas
urc.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21

Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger tells a
story of a Washington hostess who in
vited an attache of one of the foreign
legations to dine with her. The invi-
tation was formally accepted, but on
the morning of the appointed day a
note. written by the foreigners valet,
was received, which read: Mr. Blank
regrets very much that he will not be
able to be present at Mrs. Swifus din
ner tonight, as he is dead"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
What a "Yegqman" Is.

The word 'yeggman' is now eligi-
BILE to dictionary honors. 1t has court
authority. In a recent damage suit
at Lynn, Mass, the plaintiff set forth
that by calling him yeggman the
defendant meant that the. plaintiff
was desperate, a criminal, a night
burglar, tramp burglar crook, a
freebooter, a murderer, man who
posed as a tramp in the daytime and
was a burglar in the nighttime"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-21
BEES TOO SMART FOR HIM.
They Found a Way to Get Back
Honey Taken from Hives.

lncy TOund way 10 Get BACK
Honey Taken from Hives.
One Of our neiehbors has for a mum.
Der Of years past derived a very salts.
factory revenue from the industry of
his bees. His farm is a village lot 80
by 200 feet, in n sheltered corner of
which he keeps a few colonies of bees.
With the numerous families he has
always lived in the most perfect har-
mony of purpose, and each individual
seems to know and respect him, how
ever warlike they may appear to
strange faces. When all the boxes
were filed this season they were re-.
placed by others, as is the usual GUS
tom. This operation did not com
mend itself to the bees, as it taxed
their proverbial industry to too great
an extent in a season of few flowers.
like the past.
Seemingly, a council was held. and
the question of winters supply Of
food duly considered and soon carried
into effect. Some wise bee found a
small hole in the attic, where 100 or
more pounds of honey was stored, At
once all the forces of the colonies
were summoned, and with determine
ton that knows no failure they trans
ferred every particle of honey from
the garnet to the new boxes on the
hives. A few days ago when our bee
farmer went to the garnet for a supply
to fill an order, he found he had been
robbed. No, it was not rOhberv' The
bees got back what had been taken
from them. 1t was theirs.-New Eng
land Homestead.