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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18

and attracted considerable public At
tention. Some little time after this
they we're brought to the attention Of
the American fanciers. who have done
much to improve them in this coun-
try. The brakes Of this variety weigh
from ~ to five pounds. the ducks
about pound less. They begin to lay
when quite young. 1t is reported that
some have been known to produce eggs
when less than five months old, and
in addition to this they are credited
with having produced as many as 12G
eggs in year. The eggs Of the true
variety have white shell and are not
quite so large as those Of other varie-
ties. One Of their advantages Is the
fact that they are great foragers, and
will 60 all over the farm in search Of
animal food, such as bugs and worms
Of all kinds, of which they are very
fond. Frequently they will start out
as soon as it is daylight in the morn
ing and only return home In the eve
ming. to be fed This Is q disadvan-
tage, as they must be confined in the
house every night and kept there IN
the morning until they have dropped
their eggs, which they will usually do
prior to ten or II o'clock in the morn
ing. 81
The crossing with other ducks has
Increased their size, but detracted from
the original or proper type Of the duck
and spotted or changed the color of the
plumage. There are now two shades
Of color, but only one true one-fawu
and white. The colors in the best
specimens are divided as in the illus.
tration taken from the Feathered
World. The other color is gray. Our
Standard declares for sfawn or gray
(fawn preferredl and white; but the
gray and white are the result Of cross
ing; in..addition to this many of the
females have in their plumaEe the In
distinct markings like those in the
plumage of the Rouen female-only
appearing, of course, in the darker
color. Rather too much encouragement
of this improper marking has been
given in the show room, where speci-
mems plainly SO figured have gained
the prizes. There should be an effort
in favor of the distinctive colors, of
fawn and white, properly divided.
When Matched, their bills are yellow;
as they grow older. they turn green
isll color and have black beam at the
end Of the bill. The tail plumage Of
both is Of a darker shade of fawn,
which IS darker in the, male than in
the female. There should not be any
trace of black in the tail or wing.
These ducks are becoming quite pop.
ular on the farm. as they do not care
SO rnuch for the water as do some
other kinds, and lay large number
Of eggs for waterfowl. Where one male
Is provided for, every five females, the
eggs are usually fertile. and the duck
lings very easy to grow. If we'll cared
for, they will dress at from 31h to
AZ pounds during the winter, and the
young make splendid broilers.-Coun.
try Gentleman.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18

Of course an exceptional expenditure;
Is when 1t is once done it is dons
for all time. This costs about $500
per acre. After the breaking, plow-
ing and seeding, harvesting, threshins
and marketing, all expenses combined
amount to about $5.25 per acre; that
is, If a man has everything done.it
will cost him $5.25 per acre. Ifsshe
does the work himself he is earnilte
wages while producing at that dis,
ure Now as the average yield isa2o
bushels, and the average price 60 cents
-$12 per acre-the difference between
ssthsaresult and cost, 1876, 20, the prodt
of grain growing year In and year
out in the great wheat belt OF. tbs
Canadian prairie country. If a man
has a half section of land and puts
half of it, 100 acres, under wheat.
which is q very. common occurrence,
he makes 81 ,0SO on wheat alone and
should make If he ID q capable farm
or enough out of ether crops, sale OF
cattle, dairy and other products t1
keep himself and family the year
round besides. - s-t-3 i
- - The Third Division. =
= The third division of this great
country lies to the north of the wheat
belt, between It and what is known
as the forest country. AS wheat
growing implies the raising Of all
cereals, that can p.ofitably be raised
in the country, the remaining
branches of mixed farming are dairy
ing and the raising fof farm stock.
1t must not be supposed that dividing
the prairies in this way is saying that
any one portion Of the country pos
sesses better soil than another, for
such is not the case-all districts arr
equally fertile, but the topography
and climatic influences differ, as well
as the conditions for production.
Ranching and grain growing are car
ried on quite successfully in this
northern zone; but it is found more
profitable to combine all the features
of the industry. On account of the
land being more broken than in the
southern district, though the soil is
equally fertile, there are not the same
opportunities for extensive operations;
and while cattle raising is as profitable
here as elsewhere, different methods
have to be adopted for their protec-
ton, especially in the winter season.
An authority on the subject has
stated that agriculture ii any coun-
try never, reaches the minimum OF
development until the farmers engage
at least proportionately in dairying,
though the surroundings must always
determine the extent to which any
feature of the industry may be prose.
5cuted. It is certainly then that II
sthe agricultural possibilities Of this
portion Of the prairie country be esti-
mated by its adaptability to dairy
farming even the most skeptical must
acknowledge they are unsurpassed n
sany country in the world. AS init
mated above. even Sdairying may be
successfully. carried on in any corner
Fof the territories, but this zone has
everything to recommend It as tie
ideal spot for this branch of the bust
ness. = 3 ne = y fi'i ,TS-tlfa - u ass
/ The mining districts Of British
Columbia, which consume an immense
lot Of dairy products are close at
hand and always afford a good mar
ket for butter, cheese, pork. poultry
and egRR
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18

If wishes were horses hay would 60 up t
500 ton.-Chicago Tribune.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18
Hard to Understand

II have always been a reader of your
poetry" began Mrs. Gushe.
II am glad" replied Algernon Charles
Mystic, that some one understands me-"
"Oh. but that is what have been hoping
-Pittsburp Presss.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18
Think Il Over.

Brander Matthews was at the phone the
other day. bidding good-by to friend who
II sail tomorrow on the Celtic" came
over the wire, the steamships name being
YOU'D better pronounce that Settle" re-
piled the professor of bellies lettres. IF you
don't you'll be having hard seas all the way
over."-N, Y. Times.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18

It's easy for an editor to drop into poetry;
all he has to do is sit down in his waste
basket.-Chicago Daily News.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free So trial bottle &
treatise. Dr.. Kline, 93l Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18

News is by no means literature. News is
what yesterdays paper aroused curiosity
about, while literature is device for separ-
ating head-pieces from ail-pieces-Puck.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18
For Your Perfect Comfort

Att the st. Louis Exposition, which is very
severe upon the feet, rememberto take along
Tired, Aching, Swollen Feet. Sold by all
druggists, 25c. Don't accept substitute.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-18

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
Robbins: Norwich N. =. Feb o Il. 1900 noS'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22

interest.
And whereas said mortgage contains
power ofsale in due form which has become
operative by reason Of the defaults shove
mentfoneds and no proceedings or actions at
law, or otherwise, has been Instituted TO re-
cover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof. Il S. s5< 5.5
Now. therefore. notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of said power of, sale contained in
said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute
in such case made. said mortgage will be fore-
closed by sale of the premises described
therein. situated in St. Louis county, Mime
sofa, described as follows to-wit: Lots thirty
one (3D and thirty-two (32, block forty three
43, in the townsite. of Virginia, according to
the recorded plat thereof. on file in the Office
of the register of deeds in and for said county
of St. Louis, which premises will be sold by:
the sheriff OF said county of st. Louis at the
front door OF the court house. in the city OF
Duluth, in said county and state, on Tuesdsy.
September sixth (Gth). A. D. One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Four Q9t4), at tenSlO)
o'clock a. M, at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, to pay said debt and INTEREST
and said taxes and interest," thereon, and
twenty-five dollars ($25.OO> attorneys fee,
stipulated for in said mortgage, in case OF
foreclosure and the disbursements allowed
by law, subject to redemption at any time
within one ~ year from date Of sale.
Dated July IL, 1904. '--.
VIRGINIA IMPROVEMENT Co..
Otto A. Poirier, Mortgagee.
Atty for Mortgage. 7-l5 s-ls
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22
Notice Of Mortgage Sale.

Whereas, default has been made in the con.
ditions of certain mortgage which was duly
executed and delivered by Edward Berg and
Ole Halvorson. mortgagors. to the Virginia
improvement Co.. mortgage. bearing date
January twenty-six (s6). One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Ninety-Three 1889, and which
was duly recorded IN the Office OF the register
of deeds for St. Louis county, Minnesota,
on March twenty-fifth (25th). One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Ninety Three usa3), At
eight () o'clock a. M. in book ninety-four (Q4)
of Mortgages. on page three hundred and
eighteen G318), such default consisting in the
non-payment Of the principle sum thereby
secured. and interest thereon; and in the nom
payment of taxes upon the premises descrfb-
ed in said mortgage, which said mortgagors
had covenanted to pay In said mortgage, but
which became delinquent and which said
mortgage was compelled to pay, and did
pay, in the sum OF thirty-four and 46-1OO
dollars te34. 46). ~ y !, ~ =. ~ b. 81
K And whereas, there is therefore claimed to
be due. and there is actually due upon said
mortgage debt at the date Of this notice, the
sum Of five hundred and tWenty-One and Is
100 dollars 90 principle. taxes paid and
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22

least ten miles from anot her estab...
lished precinct, will be followed to
the letter and no voting precincts
will be .esta blished if it is within
that distance from another precinct.
The board passed a resolution
resembling its former action .estab-
fishing new precincts which were
not according to law. -;
Mr.. Crosby has been in com:
munication with the attorney gen
'eral regarding the. construction to
be placed on the law and he regards
that officials opinion as the safest
to follow, although other construc-
tons might be placed on it and the
supreme court might possibly le-
galize some other method Of proceed
ure that would not disfranchise the
voters.
AS the matter now stands there
will be number of voters in unor-
gained towns in St. Louis county
that will be disfranchised at the
coming fall elections for the rea-,
son that they will have no legal vot-
ing place. They cannot, it is
claimed, vote in any of the adjoin-
ing towns because they are not
residents.
1t is expected that this condition
OF affairs will hasten new legisla-
ton looking toward an amendment
to the law which will afford relief
at least in cases where it is impossi-
BILE to esta blish the voting precincts
ten miles apart.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22
Notice OF Mortgage Sale,

Whereas, default has been made in the con-
ditions of q certain mortgage which was duly
executed and delivered by ole Halvorsen,
mortgagor, to Virginia Improvement Co.,
mortgage. bearing date January thirteen
QO. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nine
ty-three, 1889. and which was duly recorded
in the Office of the register OF deeds for St.
Louis county, Minnesota, on February thir-
teen Q3), A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Ninety three 1888, at eight () O'Clock
a. M in book ninety-two (aH of Mortgages, on
page two hundred and thirty-eight 1887,
such default consisting in the non-payment
of>the principal sum thereby secured. and in
terest thereon; also in the non-payment OF
taxes upon the premises described in said
mortgage. which said mortgagor had cove
nanted to pay in said mortgage. but which
became delinquent, and which said mortga
gee was compelled to pay, and did pay, in the
sum of fifty dollars and $500 lS5O.53.]
And whereas, there is therefore claimed to
be DUE and there is actually due upon said
mortgage debt at the date of this notice, the
sum of four hundred and tfty-six and 65-1OO
dollars, l$456.651 principal. taxes and interest
paid. T.
And whereas. said mortgage contains a
operative by reason Of the defaults above
mentioned, and no proceedings or actions at
law, or otherwise. has been instituted to re-
cover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
by virtue of said power OF sale contained in
said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute
in such case made. said mortgage will be fore
closed by sale of the premises described
therein, situated in St. Louis county. Mime
sofa, described as follows to WIT: Lots twen-
ty (2U and twenty-one (2D, block twenty
eight (28), in the townsite of Virginia. accord
ing to the recorded plat thereof. on file in the
office OF the register OF deeds in and for said
county of St. Louis, which premises will be
sold by the sheriff of said county
OF St. Louis, at the front door of the
court house, in the city of Duluth, in said
county and state, on Tuesday, September
sixth (6th) A.. d. One Thousand Nine Hun
dred and~ Four $500, at ten CO) o'clock a. IN. q,
at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash. to pay said debt and interest, and said
taxes and interest," thereon. and twenty five
dollars l$25.00) attorneys fee, stipulated for
in said mortgage, in case of foreclosure, and
the disbursements allowed by law, subject to
redemption at any time within one az year
from the day of sale. as provided by law
Dated July IL, 1904.
VIRGINIA IMPROVEMENT Co.,
Otto A. Poirier, Mortgagee
Atty for Mortgage. Ills $40
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22
Notice of Mortgage Sale:

Whereas, default has been made in the con-
ditions of certain mortgage which was duly
executed and delivered by Ole Halvorson
and Aane Hanson, mortgagOrs, to Virginia
Improvement Co., mortgage, bearing date
the first l1stl day OF February. One Thousand
Eetght Hundred and Ninety Three, which
was duly recorded in the Office of the register
of deeds for St. Louis county, Minnesota, on
March twenty-lfth [25th], One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Ninety-Three 1881, at
eight Isl o'clock a. NJ, in book ninety four
[94l of Mortgages, on page three hundred and
seventeen [3l7l, such default consisting in
the non.payment of the principle sum there
by secured, and interest thereon; also in the
non payment of taxes upon the premises de-
scribed in said mortgage. which said mortga-
gors had covenanted to pay in said mortgage,
but which became delinquent, and which said
mortgage was compelled to pay. and did
pay, in the sum of fourteen and 8l-1OO dollars
l$l481I.
And whereas. there is therefore claimed to
be DUE and there is actually due upon said
mortgage debt at the date of this notice. the
sum of two hundred and sixteen and 72,1OO
dollars [S2l6.72l principle, taxes paid and in
terest.
And whereas, said mortgage contains q
power OF sale in due form which has become
operative by reason OF the defaults above
mentioned, and no proceedings or actions at
law, or otherwise, has been instituted to re-
cover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of said power Of sale contained in
said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in
such case made, said mortgage will he fore
closed by sale OF the premises described
therein, situated in St. Louis county, Mime
sofa, described as follows. to wit: Lot twenty
one [2l1. block twenty-nine f29l, in the town
site OF Virginia. according to the recorded
plat thereof On file in the Office of the regis
ter of deeds in and for SAID county of St.
Louis, which premises will be sold by the
sheriff of said county of St. Louis. at the
front door of the court house, in the city of
Duluth, in said county and state. on Tuesday
September sixth [6th], A. ID. One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Four I19O41 at ten 1Ol
bidder for cash, to pay said debt and interest.
and said taxes and interest thereon, and
twenty-five dollars ($25OO) attorneys fee,
stipulated for in said mortgage in case of
foreclosure. and the disbursements allowed
by law, subject to redemption at any time
within one O) year from the day of sale, as
provided by law.
Dated July IL, 1904
VIRGINIA IMPROVEMENT Co..
Otto A. Poirier, Mortgage.
Atty for Mortgagee. 7-15 $40
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22
Notice Of Mortgage Sale.

Whereas, default has been made iE the con-
ditions Of a certain mortgage which was duly
executed and delivered by Edward Berg.
mortgagor. to the Virginia improvement Co.,
mortgagee, bearing date January thirteenth
Q3th), A. d. One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Ninety Three QS9;D. and which was duly
recorded in the office of the register of deeds
for St. Louis county, Minnesota. on February
thirteenth (13thl A. D. One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Ninety Three $685. at eight (s)
o'clock a. m, in book ninety (92) of Mort
cages on pagetwo hundred and thirty seven
(23D; such default consisting in the non-pay-
ment OF the principal sum thereby secured
and interest thereon; also in the non-pay
ment of taxes upon the premises described in
said mortgage, which said mortgagors had
covehanted to pay in said mortgage, but
which became delinquent and which said
mortgage was compelled to pay, and did
pay. in the sum of sixteen dollars ana 57-1OO
(sl657).
And whereas, there is therefore claimed to
be due, and there is actually due upon said
mortgage debt at the date OF this notice, the
sum of one hundred and ninety two and 81
100 dollars ,sl92.5D principle, taxes paid and
interest
a
power OF sale in due form. which has become
operative by reason of the defaults above
mentioned. and no actions or proceedings at
law or otherwise has been instituted to recov-
er the debt secured by said mortgage, or any
part thereof;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue OF said power of sale contained in
said mortgage and pursuant to the statute in
such case made, said mortgage will be fore
closed by sale of the premises described
therein, situated in St. Louis county, Mime
sofa, described as follows to-wit Lot seven
O. in block forty six (46) in the townsite of
Virginia, according to the recorded plat
thereof, on file in the Office Of the register of
deeds in and for said county of St. Louis,
which premises will be sold by the sheriff of
said county OF St. Louis, at the front door Of
the court house. in the city Of Duluth in said
county and state on Tuesday, September
sixth 8th)AA. ID. One Thousand Nine Hun
dred and Four U904) at ten (lO O'Clock a. M.
at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash. to pay said debt and interest and taxes
and interest thereon, and twenty-five dollars
attorneys fee, stipulated for in said mort
gage, in case of foreclosure and the disburse-
ments allowed by law, subject to redemption
at any time within one (D year from the day
of sale, as provided by law.
Dated July IL. 1904.
VIRGINIA IMPROVEMENT Co..
Otto A. Poirier, Mortgage.
Atty for Mortgage. 7-15 $40
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22
Notice Of Mortgage Sale.

Whereas default has been made in the con-
ditfons of a certain mortgage which was duly
executed and delivered by John Mevei, mort
gagor, to Virginia improvement Co.. mortga-
gee, bearing date November twenty -four LAT,
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety
two 1882. and which was ouly recorded in
the Office of the register OF deeds for St. Louis
county, Minnesota, on the eighth day Of
April, A, D. One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Ninety-three 1884, at eight Isl o'clock
a. m. in book .nnety-two 49, of Mortgages,
on page two hundred and eighty-seven (2sD,
such default consisting in the nOn-payment
of the principle sum thereby secured, and in
terest thereon; also in the non-payhent Of
taxes upon the premises described in such
mortgage, which said mortgagor.. had cove
nanted to pay in said mortgage, but which
became delinquent, and which said mortga-c
gee was compelled to pay, and did pay, in the
sum of seventy-seven and 47-lOO dollars,
($77.47.) \
And whereas, there is therefore claimed to
be due, and there is actually due upon said
mortgage debt at the date OF this notice, the
sum of six hundred and ffty-six and 67-1O0
dollars $685. $40 principle, taxes paid and in
terest. ."
And whereas, said mortgage contains
power of sale in due form which has become
operative by reason of the defaults above
mentioned. and no proceedings or actions at
law, or otherwise, has been instituted to re
cover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof. @ss;:l:
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given. that
by virtue of said power of sale contained in
said mortgage, and pursuant to- the statute
in such case made, said mortgage will be
foreclosed by sale of the premises described
therein, situated in St. Louis county, Minne-
stoa, described as follows, to wit: Lots az
teen Q5 and sixteen Q6), in block thirty one
(3l). in the townsite of Virginia. according 10
the recorded plat thereof, on file in the Office
of the register of deeds in and for said coun-
ty OF St. Louis, which premises will be sold
by the sheriff Of said county OF st. Louis, at
the front door of the court house, In the city
Of Duluth. I'm said county and state. on Tues
day. September sixth 9th. A. d. One Thous-
and Nine Hundred and Four Q9O4). ut ten
QO) O'Clock q. M. at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, to pay said debt and
interest, and said taxes and interest thereon.
and twenty-five dollars s2aOO, attorneys fee.=
stipulated for in said mortgage. in case Of
foreclosure, and the disbursements SLOWED
BY law. subject to redemption at any time
within one e11year from the day Of sale g
provided by law.
Dated July 12. 1904 :.
Sd VIRGINIA. INPRovKAEHT Co,
Otto q. Poifiers Mortgages.
Att'y for Horteagee. 7-ltz-s-l9 #
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22
Receiving Great announcement.

Lewis Wilson, of Virginia, who is
candidate for county superintend-
ent of schools, was in the city this
week and informs the writer that he
is'receiving magnificent encourage
ment all along the line for his can
didacy.-Eveleth Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22
NO PLACE TO VOTE.
Law Relating to U"orsa";zed Towns
Viii Bar Many Voters This Fall.

In report to the board of coun-
ty commissioners Monday after
noon relative to the esta
of new voting precincts in morgan
lied towns, Assistant County Attor-
ney w. G.: Crosby recommended
that the commissioners follow the
construction of the state law as laid
down by the state attorney general.
This will mean that the law re-
stricting the of new
voting precincts to a distance Of at
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-07-22

MISS MARY McCANN, heroine of
the Slocum disaster, has excited the
ire and envy of the old maid con-
tingent of humanity by having re-
ceived upwards of 10000 proffers of
marriage.