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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23
THE RELATIVE vALuE

Wnlie the country weekly is read by
hundreds or thousands, the city dailies
are read by hundreds ofthousands. From
such point of view alone the value Of
an advertisement in city daily is of
course much greater than ami advertise
ment IN country weekly.
But there are many other things to be
thought Of when one wishes to reach the
people by means of an advertisement.
The first object of an advertiser is that
his advertisement shall be seen and read.
The second, that it shall be seen and
re ad by the certain classes OF people that
will buy his goods.
Advertising in great daily is some.
what like shooting water with heEnozzle
OF fire hose, while the use of the week.
ly as an advertising medium is like firing
a rifle at your game. By this we mean
that there is almost as much difference
in the execution, in the results, of the
two methods.
BY the first method you certainly hit
more people, but it is with scattering
aim and but few, if any. are hit hard. In
the second method you don't expect to
hit so many, but you are taking direct
aim. The intelligent country advertiser,
when he writes an advertisement, has
certain persons and certain localities in
his mind that he wishes to reach and he
writes accordingly. In doing this he Of.
ten hits others, but that is because they
are similar people and have similar
wants.
In the great city daily there are thous-
ands OF advertisements. Pages and pag-
es Of advertisements that few have time
and nobody has the inclination to wade
through. Here and there one Of these
ads may catch the readers eye accident
ally, but it is an accident, and still rarer
are they read. The country weekly has
perhaps fifty ads all told, but most Of
these are adjacent to reading matter and
nianv Of them are as regularly read by
the majority of readers rs the other parts
Of the paper. They are largely devoted
to local matters in:one way or another,
and the. changes made weekly Of month.
.ly are noticed as something new.
There is no advertising medium of any
kind that goes more direct to the spot
than the local weekly. The advertising
rates of local weeklies are considerably
more in comparison with circulation than
those Of the city dailies, but are cheaper
when comparative results are figured.
All kinds of advertising are good, but
the best is in the use of the local weekly.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23
NOTES AND COMMENTS ON SATUR
DAY NIGHT CAUCUSES.

We note that the4democratic commit
tee and the republican committee have
recommended identical hours and date
for the holding of caucuses tomorrow
night. to-wit: between Z and 8 o'clock p.
m. III course the recommendations of
the committees have nothing binding
about them, but they are usually observ-
ed and in fact in most townships there is
no other notice given. The real power
for calling the local caucus is with the
local township committee, but .hslf the
townships don't know who m local
committee are and the members them.
selves have usually forgotten during the.
interim OF two years since they were ap.
pointed, though some, townships even
forget to do this. Unless appointed at
the caucuses this spring, precinct COM
nittees should be appointed at every
caucus held next Saturday evening The
republican committee, either accidental.
ly or purposely, seem to have gotten the
right of way against the other. fellows, in
asnuch as the republican call says ssat
the usual time and the usual polling pla-
ces." The usual time is Z o'clock and
that makes the same time as the demo-
cratic call, but the democrats in their call
say ''in the various precincts" thus the
republicans have the right OF way at ''the
usual polling places. -
TX
We suppose the voters will have no
difficulty, however, in sorting the sheep
from the goats and only participate in
the proper caucus.
~
Here in Pembina the democrats got
out their local call first at the Fire Hall
and the republicans have fixed their eau
Gus call for one hour later at the same
place. .
~
I Everybody should attend either one
caucus or the other. IN these days Of
primary election talk the fact IS lost sight
Of that q a present We have 4 primary
election. While NE sHll lsend delegates
81 4 convention IS select capdidates fol
the.ticket, those deleeatss ass supposed
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23

The PIONEER EXPRESS ls sent only on the di-
rect order of subscribers, and ls continued until
.ordered stopped and oil arrearages paid.
The rate of subscription is alike to all, $500
per year. Subscribers paying in advance have
the choice Of several premium papers In addt-
ton.
'Sample" or smarked copies" are sent as COM
plimentary cc.y, and while we desire them to be
considered as invitations to subscribe, they will
not be continued except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best advertising
medium in the county, having moregeneral
circulation than any other paper. Card Q I rates
sent on application.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23
DEPARTMENT OF sTATE WAsI

DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASH.
ingtqn, D. G, Sept 10Th, 1904.
Information has been received ct this
department from Mr. Robert I'm. Nc
Wade. the consul general Of the United
States at Canton, China, Of the death on
the 2Srd of March, 1904 at Canton, OF
Frank Abraham johnson, of Hamilton,
North Dakota. The legal repressntativ-
es Of the deceased ca Il obtain further in
formation BY applying 70 this department.
,oPs Per despatch NJ. ae6, dated July l7th,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23
Notice of Hearing.

The Board of Drain Commissioners of
Pemblna County, N. D., will meet at
Pembina on Wednesday, Sept. %, 1904.
at one o'clock p. M, for the purpose OF
reviewing assessments OF lands benefited
by construction Of Drain No. 21, as pub
lished in the Pioneer Express, of Penn
bina, N. D.
ANY person having grievance against
any assessment as published will be
heard by the Board on above date.
b w. ]. LOUDEN, Chairman.
H. c. THOMSON, Sec'y. 10-12
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23
What Is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows, but
we do know that it is under strict law.
Abuse that law even slightly, pain re-
suits. Irregular living means derange-
ment Of the organs, resulting in Consti-
patton, Headache, or Liver trouble. Dr..
Kings New Life Pills quickly re.adjusts
this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only
&c at 7. R. Shaw's Drug Store.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.


o. 8. Representative, Thos. F. Marshall.
Senators, 3. g. .Hansbrough, p. McCumber
Governor, Frank White.
Lieut.. Governor, David Bartlett.
Secretary of State. B. +. Porter.
State Treasurer. D: H: 1cMillan.
State Auditor, b: L: Helmes: i
Attorney General, G. n. Frich,
Railroad Commissioners, +, Shea. c. ].
Lord, A. Schatx.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction, W.
Commissioner of Insurance, Ferdinand
cGP5i;sisass sS.s.,' Of Agriculture and Labor
Judges supreme Court, n. G. Young, D.
E. Morgan. j. II. Cochrane.
sENAToRs.
First District, Judeon aMoure, Pembina.
Second District, Albert Gsrnett St. Thom-
RHpREsENrATIvEs.
First District, W. J. Watt, HYDE Park, 1
I. ] Chevalier, Bathgate. G. A. McCrae,
Second District, John Trumner, Cavs-
lier; G. K. Wing. Crystal, P.J. Skiold,
Judge Of the District Court, Seventh Ju.
dictal District,W.J. Kneeshsw. Penn
Clerk Of District Court, A. L. Airth.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sheriff. Chas. Atkinson.
Auditor, Swain Thorwaldson
Treasurer, w. A. Murphy.
Register OF Deedr, ] +. Gill. -
County Judge, j. u. Wallace.
Superintendent of Schools. j. W. Alex
ander.
Surveyor, F. E. Hebert
Coroner, DR.. u. F. Erskine.
COUNTY CoMAIssIoNERs.
First District, F. G. Myrlck, Fembins.
Second District, S. Sigurdson, Gardar.
Third District, Geo. Taylor, Bathgate.
Fourth District, J, NORM, Neche.
Fifth Dist, A. T. Cox, Bowesmont.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23

September political weather has so far
been rather cool. We expect that "In-
dian summer" will prevail along in Oc
tober.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23

eQrmnre I Ship Your Cream to the
t0lsslulV I GRAND FORKS CEN.
TRIAL CREAMERY and receive Hiehi.
est PRICE, Correct Weight and Honest
Test. 37-5a
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23

The ''Veribest'' IS ssiasantsed to be
true to name, Ask Fsldman Isl II. 50 Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23

Entered at the postottice at Pembina as second
class mail matter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23

+ A. Wardwel. &. G. Thompson
wARDWELL s. THOMPSON.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.

$500 PER A&HvM
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-23

An Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for
the General Purposes of the City of
Pembina, N. D., for the current wear.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Generous Deed of EIks.
c. w. POST.

Through the generosity Of the
Bridgeport lodge of Elks, Peter Mar
koon of Wallingford, Conn, will profit
by the unfortunate accident which he
met with while witnessing the Elks'
banner raising. A runaway horse ran
him down and dislocated his collar
bone.
The bone was not fractured as at
first reported. Markoon was here
looking for work, and when the Elks
heard that he had a wife and family
dependent upon him for support they
sent a committee out to investigate.
Markoon, as a result, was sent back
to Wallingford to-day, after the Bridge
port lodge of Elks had paid his medical
expenses, secured his ticket, given him
money for incidental expenses, and
told him to calculate upon So per week
for the next four weeks.
The Elks went further. They mott
fed the Wallingford lodge to take care
of Markoon and help him to get EN-
ployment Markoon is not a member
Of the order, never was, and the Elks
we're not In any way liable for the &C
cident.-Boston Globe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Woman Expert NAVIGATOR.

Having demonstrated her ability to
command a vessel under any and all
conditions, Miss Jane Morgan, daugh-
ter of Randall Morgan, the Philadel-
phia gas magnate, has been given a
master mariners license by the United
States bureau OF inspectors of steam
vessels. There are only Ave other
women in this country who can claim
similar distinction, qualified to take
command of any vessel AS a master
mariner Miss Morgan is qualified to
take command of any vessel from a
coasting schooner to an Atlantic liner.
Her certificate is said to read "for
all oceans" the highest mark for navi-
eating skill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
EnnlIrh vIllana sold chear.

A Yorkshire village has been sold a
Stockton for the sum of e1,51O, which
ssems cheap enough for such a desk.
able lot. Az the auctloneer remarked,
to be able to refer to my village up
In Yorkshire" was alone worth the
money, apart from the substantial con.
siderntion Of a farmhouse and build.
ings and sixteen acres Of grass land,
two dwelling houses, four cottages,
several small gardens and black.
smiths shop.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Indlan Prince Shows AblIIty.

Youngest among the ruling princes
of India of the first rank is the maha-
rajah of Mysore. In the three years
since he was installed in power by
Lord Curzon this prince has shown
great ability. The maharaiah succeed.
ed his father, to whom England had
restored Mysore in 1881, on that
princes sudden death in December,
1894. In the fourteen years he reigned
the elder maharajah had won the title
of the model prince of India" A
regency of seven years interviewed and
now Krishnarajah is following closely
in his fathers footsteps.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Science to Aid Longevity.

DIR, Metchnikoff of the Pasteur IN
stitute is somewhat put out at the
publicity given to his theory regard
ing old age and its cure-that old
age is due in large measure to colo
MES of vicious microbes in the large
intestine. He points out, however,
that birds are much longer lived than
mammals, being fortunate in the lack
of that obnoxious organ. The learned
professor is Of opinion that science
will soon give man the chance of a
tranquil. normal old age. The longer
a man lives the longer he desires to
live, adds the doctor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
WANTS TO SEE AMERICA.
Widow of Lafcadio Hearn to Visit
Land of Her Husband.

Widow of Lafeadio Hearn to Visit
Land OF Her Husband.
The widow of Lafcadio Hearn is
coming to this country in connection
with claim she has to a Cincinnati
estate. Another motive for her long
journey is found in a desire to see
the wonderful country in which her
husband spent part of his life, and
particularly the city in which he at
tracted attention when without dol.
lar in his pocket and in great need of
one he wrote a newspaper story which
made his reputation and gave him the
nucleus for an investment which now
represents his estate in this country
Mrs. Hearn is a typical Japanese wom-
an, with slant eyes, coal black hair
and petite figure. She was taught
English by her husband and possesses
fair vocabulary. The literary legacy
left by her husband embraces re-
view of Japanese womanhood and Is
written in the language of Nippon.
The suggestion has been made that
in addition to her curiosity to see
America the widow has in view the
disposition of this manuscript to the
highest bidder for literary rarities.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Error in Name cIInns-

Albert D. Nortoni, who is a promi-
nent politician in Missouri, is not an
Italian, nor is he of Italian descent.
His family name is properly Norton,
the change having been made by his
father in his youth when he left
home. The added 'i'' became a fixture
and 1t was impossible to change the
boyish error. Mr.. Norton's ancestors,
Nicholas and Solomon Norton, came
to America from England and settled
in Martha's Vineyard, on the coast
Of Massachusetts,, in 1862. The fam
lily afterward migrated to Hebron,
Conn, where they lived until the emil
grafton west.-Chicago Chronicle.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Almost beyond belief is the story
which comes from England of trick
the wind played not long ago on the
spire of a Presbyterian church. 1t
blew the steeple above the belfry 25
degrees out OF plumb, so that the
spire pointed in a northwesterly di.
rection and It was feared that it
would fall. When the next morning
men were engaged in strengthening
1t the wilma veered around and blew
II back to its original position, OF
course. 1t was necessary for the men
to strengthen It and it's supports, but
the winds freak made their work
much easier.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
The Eternal Feminine.

He-Wil you-o, will you be mine
forever?
She-Mercy, no! just accepted
Cholly Saphedde last night.
He-Whati Has all your encour.
agement to me meant nothing Of az
lection?
She-oh, assure you it has meant
good deal. In fact, don't know
how I'd have managed without you.
You see. until you came along and !
began TO be so nice to you, Cholly
didn't seem to have any serious In
tentions at all.-Baltimore American.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Woman Champions Dumb Animals,

Miss Cecilia Ritter. who has just
been elected as a director of the Audit
bon society in the capacity Of secre-
tary of the Ohio Humane society, has
gained international prominence as an
interchangeable worker in the interest of
neglected children and dumb animals.
Although but small of stature, she
represents the strenuous type of wom-
an. Aside from being the only woman
in Cincinnati empowered by law to
make arrests, no driver of horses is
too strong or husky to evade her eff
forts when cruelty is being perpetrat-
ed. Dozens of drivers will attest to
her persistency when making arrests
and also to her vigor in furnishing
crime. 1t is her ambition to establish
a branch of the Humane society in
every town and hamlet in the country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
slmpIe Habits Of Pope Plus.

The unconventional habits of the
Pope are still troubling the traditions
of the vatican. His holiness has a
great objection to the practice Of
kneeling in his presence. He takes
care to settle visitors promptly and
comfortably in chairs, and then, to
their amazement, he remains standing.
There may have been old times when
pontiffs showed undue favor to their
kindred. There is no such thing now.
Discussing with his chamberlain the
details of some ceremony, Plus X was
reminded that his two sisters, who
five in Rome, would like to be present
What seats should be assigned to
them? "Seats!" said the Pope, with a
smile "Oh, dear, no! Send tickets
of admission and let them take their
chances"
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Thought New York Mayor an Alien

1t would appear that some of the
precinct officials in New York city
were not thoroughly posted on federal
laws regarding the duties they were
called upon to perform on registra-
ton day. Mayor Mcclellan was not
recognized when he went to register.
On being asked his birthplace and re-
plying that he was born in Germany
of American parents temporarily So
journing abroad, his naturalization pa.
pers were demanded. tie explained
that he was citizen of the United
States by right of birth notwithstand-
ing, but the registrars would not ac.
cept him until they had conferred to-
gether and consulted authorities.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
TRIPPED by HIGH HEEL,
WOMAN FALLS TO DEATH
MORTON QUICK TO ACT.
Secretary Of the Navy Noted for Brisk
Decisions.

Secretary Of the Navy Noted for Brisk
Decisions.
Paul Morton, secretary Of the navy,
is the youngest and most hustling
member or the cabinet II has been
noted in his department that he makes
decisions and reaches conclusions with
lightning rapidity, apparently acting
on Intuition. A few days ago Samuel
W. Began, son Of a Washington physi-
ciany secured an interview with the
secretary and without the slightest
preliminary said: Mr.. Morton, have
been trying to get in the marine corps
for almost four years. can't get any
body to back me up, but l am very
much in love with the service and I
would try mighty hard to make a good
officer and serve the United States
we'll" The secretary looked the young
applicant over from head to foot
Began afterward said he felt as il
somebody had turned an X.ray appa-
ratus on him-and asked: Were Won
ever designated before?" mo, sir
said Began. I'm designate you to-
morrow said the secretary. "Thank
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
M Exeuna for hannlnn.

There is no excuse for begging in
Texas, for every able-bodied man can
work in the cotton, corn or potato
patch, OF help in fruit orchards, which
will soon be abundant in eastern
Texas, The time is coming quickly
when It win be a disgrace for any
man Of sense to be asking for bread"
and butter I'M this land Of plenty
Palestine (Te-l Visitor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
An Expensive Model.

AS model a Munich sculptor has
hired a full-grown lion from a menag
erie. The animal eats 10 pounds Of
horsenesh daily and drinks 10 gallons
of milk. The cost of its food and
it's keepers pay is $40 a day. The
menagerie is to receive 1900 If the
lion dies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
Bio STAMP Collection.

A postage stamp collection has been
sold in England for $4,000, which is
believed to be the largest philatelic
transaction on record. The collection
was that Of the European stamps of
Mr.. Castle Of Brighton, vice presi.
dent Of the London Philatelic society.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Nots-The following article has
been widely published and is one Of
the most remarkable illustrations Of
the value of careful marBhalling and
analysis Of facts In presenting a sub
ject to the public.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Poverty. according to ]. G. Phelps
Stokes OF college settlement expert
ence in New York, will one day cease
TO exist So also in that day will
riches.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Marconi has been held up by
policeman for violating the speed law
in running his automobile, and was
unable to pull any wires to save him
self from going to the station.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

The statement that $50 Chicago
aeachers are suffering from oVerstudy
BE- respectfully referred for cogitation
70 that western university professor
who said the other day that school
teachers ought not TO have such long
vacations.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

James A. Garland. millionaire, of
New York, who has Just remarked
his divorced wife, tried George Mere
diths scheme, but found it didn't
work. He discovered he couldn't get
any substitute for the woman he
dOVed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Philadelphia fad is the cocktail on
wheels. The cocktail on skates
would accord better with eternal 1T
ness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

There is a race horse that has been
given the name of Togo. AS soon as
the Togo scent cigar appears the adj
miral may retire, knowing that he has
reached the limit of earthly glory.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Evidently the Cleveland Judge who
holds that a man with a nagging wife
has a right to get drunk is of that
school of philosophers who believe
that what is is right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

The man who writes to a New York
paper declaring that homework is all
the exercise that women need to make
them beautiful, strong and healthy.
simply signs his letter Crank"
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

> Up in Vermont the rattlesnakes are
milking the COWS. Either that or the
Chefoo liar has established a branch
ONCE there.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

A heretofore esteemed contempor-
airy makes a great display of the an.
nouncement that Chauncey Depew
has cracked a new joke. Nothing
could be baser or crueler than this.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Another Mullah is reported to be
loose in Somaliland. But don't be
deceived. Insist on having the origi-
nal Mad.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Look out for bioscope pictures OF
Vesuvius in action pretty soon now.
No doubt dozens Of men in this coun.
try are already busy on them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

Russia Is now counting her chick
ems that we're lost in the Tibetan
COUP
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

The death of Lafcadio Hearn is a
distinct loss to literature. His talent
was exceptional-perhaps it is not too
much TO say unique.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

The st. Petersburg Noyosti declares
that international law is a polite
myth. Um-m-m, well, let's be glad it's
polite, anyhow.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

A contemporary philosopher oh.
serves that you can't make your way
in this world by kicking. Perhaps he
never saw a football game.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

great relief by lessenlpg the pain and
correcting the action OF the kidney
secretions."
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by All
dealers. Price, 80 cents. Foster'Mil-
burn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

II is a sad fact that thousands OF
substantial American citizens are
less interested in the announcement
that Mr.. Jeffries is going on the stage
than in the news that Mr.. Jeffries is
going on.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

1t is a more hopeful and not more
hazardous enterprise for the duke of
Orleans to try to reach the north pole
than to attempt to set up the throHe
OF his fathers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

II is some indication of New York's
enormous thirst that she contem.
plates the expenditure of $90,000,00O
for a new water supply.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03
PIttahurn to De NoveI'a Center.

Plttspurg 20 Sc Movers Center.
A southern novelist Of celebrity Is
now in Pittsburg getting local color"
for a story Of that city's iron work.
ers. 1t Is understood that Charles
IL. schwab IS to be the central figure.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-11-03

John l.. Sullivan has again signed
the pledge. John l.. could save n great
deal of valuable time by using a rub
Der stamp in his business.