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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

such anfliction upon himself and his
sons?
But is it not fact that many of the
modern country school houses, with
their furnishings Tor lack of furnish
ings), are more out Of keeping with
the modern country homes than the
old school house of years ago was out
Of keeping with the country house of
that day?
We are bold and uncompromising il.
making the claim that our country
school houses should be as comfort.
able. as attractive, as convenient and
as ,healthful as the homes from which
the children come. The school house
should attract the children. No doubt
many boys and girls leave with re-
luctance their pretty homes for the
old, dingy, dilapidated, barn-like
school house The country home
with It's spacious rooms and open fire.
places, with its broad fields of wav-
ing grain and green grass, with its
lowing cattle and pranc:ng horses,
with its cackling fowls and bleating
sheep, with its well-filled cellars and
CAREERS, with its table and larder fur
nished with meats and breads and
vegetables and fruits fresh from the
farm-all this has an attraction for
the country boy and girl which the
city home, with its twenty-five square
feet Of yard, cannot offer. We are
almost tempted to say that many
school houses are to the children YER
table prisons. There Is a story that
an American boy, travelling in Swift
erland, took the jails to be school
houses, because of their unsightly ap-
pearance; while the Swiss boy, trav-
cling in America, took the school
houses to be jails, because Of their
dilapidated appearance. This reminds
US of the efforts our noble ladies put
forth to make life more tolerable for
the unfortunate prisoners. There Is
no objection to this. But how much
greater results If the mothers of the
state would do one-half as much to
make school life attractive, comfort
able and ennobling as they do daily
to make home life attractive, comfort
able and ennobling. We will assume
that the average country child spends
four full years in school. II build
ing was being prepared for the habita-
ton of the family for several summers
there would be found many comforts
and conveniences and attractions
which are not thought of for the
school house. In the home the mother
makes daily sacrifices that the chill
dren may share the comforts and al
fractions Of the home. II the mothers
would visit the schools for several
days. and share with their children
the foul air and discomforts, and wit
ness the sufferings of their little ones.
no doubt they would raise a howl
which would be heard by both tax
payers and school authorities.
The health and the delicate. refined
feelings of the lady teachers are to be
seriously considered. The number Of
men teachers In our public schools is
becoming SO small, comparatively,
that It Is perhaps unnecessary to con-
slider their feelings in the matter. It
Is also fact that many ladies' are
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14
East Grand Forks a Prosperous City

be very agreeable change from the
old quarters. The Great Northern
railroaod also has line through the
city and recently constructed a large
and commodious station with excellent
loading facilities both for the pass
ger ard freight service. The 500 rail-
i'.c;,,:>.. ,co, is looking with covetous
eyes in the direction Of East Grand
Forks and Dame Rumor has it that
within the near future that road will
begin active operations toward the
construction of branch southwark
from some point on the new kenmare
Thief River line. Certain 1t is at any
rate that the entrance of that road into
the city Is a surety. The nearest
point of the 500 at the present time is
only 10 miles distant. East Grand
Forks, in addition to its railroad ia
cilities, enjoys the trade Of line of
steamboats, which ply northward and
southwark on the Red River. These
boats in single year carry on an
enormous trade with the farmers
along the banks and with the nearby
towns. This line of steamers is owned
and operated by East Grand Forks cit
liens. In East Grand Forks. also, is
located the most complete lumber
manufacturing mill in the Red River
Valley. This mill embraces saw mills,
planning mills, lath mills and sash and
door factories and ether large plants
giving employment to a large body of
men,
Schools Of the City.
The common schools and the high
school of the city are known over the
entire county for their up-to-dative-
ness and progressiveness and the citi-
zens of East Grand Forks have espe-
cial pride in their excellence. The
system is under the direct control of
Professor r. c. Burnett, one of the
ablest educators in the state. Mr..
Burnett came to this city from Penn
bina, N. D. The first school In East
Grand Forks was opened in the year
1852 with Miss Carrie Griggs as tea
CHI. Tho following year the attend
ance had reached such large proper
tons that other quarters were dona-
ted. In 1899 the district was organ
lied as All independent district. The
school attendance has grown steadily
since that time and within the two
years has necessitated the building of
large and we'll appointed high school
edifice at an approximate cost of $685.
900. The affairs and destiny of the
school are In the hands of a school
beard and it is largely to the untiring
efforts of this board that the uplifting
has been accomplished. The chief goal
of the board has been to make the
school rank with the best in the land
and with this aim in view 1t has en-
ployed an able corps Of teachers. AS
a result Of this excellent system of
schools a great number of people are
now living in the city who have come
to secure for their children the best
educational advantages.
Some Early Day Facts.
w. c. Nash was the first white set
tier in the city. He first visited the
section in 1863. About the year 1870
additional white settlers mingled with
the half breeds and Indians and the
beginning Of the city was made.
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COMPARISONS

Take backward glance the states Iowa Minnesota Kansas
and Nebraska all these states except Minnesota Prairie
States North Dakota with the exception of COAL these
Twenty-Five
the with 10000 $4,000
Inhabitants cities have from 10000
100000 population These modern times follows
another quickly and in the ratio in fifteen
Grand Forks should be Of 10000 people, North
WILL three business
commonwealth necessarily with all the advantages which
take the lead business centes their
respective localities and surrounding Both cities have
being closely and richly settled Of this
territory with the facilities for business the
great immigration coming this
impossible stand STILL
this city, the enterpsng business
already operation and for still further
proec-and will realize how certain and will be
progress you Forks, within
$4,000 worth of real
bought cheap going to put the
We do help the city to
every possible and to that end going to
interest and with to until March
1st
much outsider his
here school facilities both In the
enterprises opportunities employment
energetic young peoples the supply is the in
northwest the fire protection ampe the trading facilities
excellent Grand Forks all the modern
date conveniences of much larger CITY, With all these
facilities the Improvements in sight, wonder
rising rapidly? Why
lots in the Kelsey Addition when them
make choice selection? Do wait for the
fellow but buy NOW before the spring
rush commences past $4,000
vicinity the Wlnship
school, University Dakota and the
straws show which the wind blows.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

every year abandoning school-teach-
Ing for no other reason than that the
work Is taxing both body and mind.
No one will deny that there is no class
Of people to whom we, as a common
wealth, owe more than to these teach
ers. They, with plastic hand, are
molding the character of the common
wealth. AS a class, they are doing
this work with no little self-sacrifice.
The talk of pensioning teachers is
very laudable. But might we not, with
much less cost, make their school
work more pleasant and enjoyable
and prolong their useful life. We
patrons ought to give as much con-
sideration to the health and pleasures
and happiness Of the teachers Of our
children as we give to the women who
cook for them. 1t would in the end
cost each one of us small sum to
give our teachers comfortable chair.
a neat table, two or three lock draw
ers window shades, thermometer, an
ash bucket, a poker, a modern black
board to prevent so much dust, we'll
or cistern Of good water, and above
all, arrangement for admitting an
abundant supply of oxygen. Then
add to this school comfortable seat
ed. with proper light. with even tenn
perature, with plenty of fresh air.
with proper books and schoolroom
furnishings, and with happy, bright
faces. No doubt many, perhaps all,
teachers in the country would prefer
such a school to the promise of a
pension.
Are we in the country able to have
such school equipments? We are
able. But are we willing to increase
our taxes for this small amount? If
this cannot be done, we might to ad-
vantage shorten the school term, or
even cut out term altogether in or
der to be better equipped for the work.
With such an arrangement we believe
that every boy would in the end he
the gamer.
Outside of the churches in the state.
we are more interested in the better
ment OF the school houses and their
surrounding than In any other public
institution.
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East Grand Forks, beautifully sit
uated as it is in the heart of the rich
est section of land in the entire west
ern United States. offers exceptional
advantages both commercially and ed
additionally. The city itself and the
wide territory tributary to it. is peep
led by prosperous class CT citizens.
The city Is snugly spread out on a
gently sloping plain on the east side
Of the Red River Of the North at the
junction of this river with the Red
Lake. The city is thriving wonderful
~ and like its sister city on the west
looks forward to doubled population
within ten years.
The first settlement was made
some thirty-tIo or three years ago by
w. c. Nash but the actual building
and corporate existence of the city
has been accomplished within the past
fifteen years and in that time it has be-
come one of the largest trade centers
In the northwestern portion of the
state. This general prosperity and
great advancement Of the city has been
made possible not by the efforts Of its
people entirely. but from its situation
geographically. The rapid strides TAX
en- along all lines are due to great
extent to the great agricultural do
main directly tributary to the city. The
land in western Polk county has been
settled during the past thirty years,
the largest part of the settlers coming
this way within the last tweny years.
The fertility of the soil and the pros
perity Of the people can be displayed
In no better way than by a drive
through the adjacent fields. Fine farm
structures, we'll kept lawns and we'll
stocked barns and barnyards all point
to the one conclusion, contentment
East Grand Forks as residence
city is one of the most picturesque
spots on the face of the map and the
class of citizens which has gathered
together throughout the past years
shows this desirability along residen-
tial lines. Its excellent railroaod ia
cilities and it's beautiful natural groves
bordering on the Red River, it's wide
avenues and paved streets, it's high
school, second to none in this section
of the state, it's public school buildings
churches and other public buildings
all contribute to the general uplifting
of the city. A stroll along the boule-
wards of the city discloses the elegant
houses and buildings which have
sprung up since the inception of the
city. Land prices are low and for this
reason the stock Of desirable residen.
ces Is always up to the demand
As y Trade Center.
East Grand Forks as trade center
needs no introduction to the readers.
The railroads radiating in all direc-
tons from the city, the unexcelled
lumber mills and other large indus
tries contribute largely to the growth
and prosperity Of the city. The North
erp Pacific railroad chose this city as
headquarters and now has, located in
the city. one of the largest coal sheds
along the line. fully developed round
house and repair shops and number
less other important Offices. At the
present time the company is engaged
in the erection of a modern and we'll
appointed depot. The new depot will
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MENU.
]. Staff of life and it's companion.
2. Food for the spinning wheel.
3. What you don't like to get into.
4. April's Offering.
S. A willy politician.
6. Boston's overthrow.
z. Out of the depths.
8. What asthmatic people are.
9. No grounds for complaint.
10. What some people don't know.
II. Child's delight.
DESERT.
1. Chip of the old block.
2. Intoxicated bovine.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

The first birth in the city was that
OF son of Mr. and Mrs. r. Probsfield.
The first marriage was solemnized
between Mr.. Burton Haney and Miss
Mary Scott.
The first grain elevator was built
during the years 1923 when the Min
neapolis and Northern began work on
their transfer.
The first merchant in the city was
c. Madison who arrived with stock
Of goods in 1883. He brought work.
men with him and erected his store
building the same year.
The Great Northern railroad reached
the city In July, 1882 and the first
boom of the city's history was started
In earnest. The depot and auxiliary
facilities were in readiness the same
year and before the close of the fol-
LOVING year East Grand Forks was one
step up the ladder of success. 1t was
then typical thriving and lively from
tier town.
The city was incorporated in March,
1887, the first election being held in
April of the following year.
The city was visited by disastrous
fire in 1898 but new and better struc-
lures arose from the ashes. Another
disastrous conflagration wiped out an
entire city block during the past win
ter but already the thrift of the citi-
zens and property owners has been
manifested and a substantial brick
building now stands where frame
buildings reared their gables in the
past.
City Officials.
The present mayor of the city is
John O'Leary. The council is COM
posed Of the following representative
men. With their divisions into COM
mittees OF the council. Public I'm
provement Committee - Sherlock,
Craig, Westberg-Water and light
Craig. Sherlock and Bydal-Ways and
Means-Jarvis. Bydal and Westberg;
Ordinances-Sherlock, Craig and By
Observation-Disclosures, Jarvis and
Bydal; Police-Bydal, Sherlock and
Westberg; Auditing Committee-Sher-
lock. Westberg and Craig-Ffre De-
partment-Sherlock, Westberg and
Craig; Poor-Jaryis, Bydal and West,
berg; Finance-Westberg Sherlock
and CRAIG; Purchasing-Bydal and
West berg. Attorney d. T. Collins Is
the present city attorney. Judge T. A
Sullivan is the municipal judge who
presides at the bar Of justice.
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School Teachers of North Dakota

To the country boy and girl and to
the country school teacher the char
acter and the condition of our school
houses and their furnishings and sur
roundings are matters of no little
concern. We feel safe In making the
statement that the amount and the
character of the work done by both
pupils and teacher are, to some ex-
tent at least, determined by the char
acter of the school mouse and its fur
nishings and surroundings. It is true
that here and there is a brilliant, am
bilious boy who defies his surround
ings; who sets his mark above hi.
fellows. and who makes himself the
stronger by overcoming obstacles In
school life and at home. But the great
bulk Of boys and girls meet with lit
tie bravery the discomforts and in
conveniences Of the school room, but
rather fret away the precious hours
and days of their school life, glad to
getaway from the "old school house."
There are teachers who, by hard work
add little convenieEces, comforts and
attractions, and who, with cheerful
ness and enthusiasm, inspire their
pupils to rise above their environ
ments. But too many, no doubt, look
upon the school house as a repulsive,
unattractive, inconvenient, uncomfort-
able place, and pass away the time as
rapidly as possible, ami welcome tn.
end of the day. the end of the week,
and the end of the term. No doubt
many relinquish teaching because of
the responsiveness and discomfort of
the school house to which they may
be assigned.
We are not informed as to how far
this condition of affairs exists, but we
know it exists to I. greater extent
than Is excusable. However, we are
glad to learn that in some country
districts in the state the people have
become interested IL. this matter, and
have demanded of their school OFF,
Gals that their children be given the
chances in school that are given to
their town and city neighbors. The
result is that they havesschool houses
attractive, convenient, comfortable, a
thing Of beauty, the pride Of the COM
munity, place sought by refined
teachers of cultured mind and heart.
1t Is noticeable that this improvement
Is not confined to the weather. dis.
tricts, but in some instances to the
sections of the state which have been
considered the poorer sections. This
leads US to believe that this improve
ment could be made in every other
section of the state.
The improvement Of our country
school houses with modern comforts
and conveniences is in accordance
with our surroundings. 1t is true that
the boy who Is determined to have an
education can get 1t in one of our
most unattractive country school
house. A congregation could worship
their God In an old time log church
but would they. when they are able to
live In attractive homes with modern
conveniences and comforts. The
farmer could make a living of some
kind with the use of the scythe, and
reap hook. and mandrake. and without
the use Of modern farm implements;
but is 1t necessary for him to impose
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14
Future Prospects

There is ACTUALLY IN SIGHT. improvements that will
cost over $1,5oo,0oo. during the months
The Northern carry their plans for
the largest freight facilities headquarters any point
in the state consisting of freight Sheds
depot either present fronting on
South Fifth
The Old Folks Home Addition costing from O0u
to $4,000, will be completed The
laid for this building
The foundation for Hospital Riverside Park
will be finished hs Hospital costing about s5
will be completed next year.
st. Beranrds Academy will complete addition costing
$4,000 to $4,000 within the next twelve months
The Gas Company completing power house build
Ing and will still improvements costing many
thousands of dollars.
The Wesleyan College will 100000 100000
within the next year or two in new buildings.
The State University will build Library Building cost
100000 buildings and improvements cost
ing thousands of dollars.
Arrangements being put miles of
paving in the business center
expenditure of several hundred thousand dollars
realize dollars spent in Grand Forks
for public buildings Alone will another million
dollars spent small deals will
also the building several hundreds
emit parts of the city and the expenditure money
in valuation Of all city and adjoining property
The street railway will probability be built next
year, costing about $150000.
Also fine residences will be built during the
coming
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BECAUSE: The State IL DEVELOPING
largely, growing rapidly, and the IN.
creased attendance ut our State Uni.
versity necessitates the building Of
large additions to the already com.
modfous buildings every year.
BECAUSE: Of the great pride Of our
citizens In making this q city Of
HOMES. which Is drawing people
from over the Northwest here to
reside.
BECAUSE: OF the increasing mum.
her Of wealthy people from all over
the Northwest who are coming here
and purchasing homes here as q
place Of residence for the purpose
Of taking advantage Of our educa.
ti0nal facilities. which are unsur.
passed anywhere In the Northwest.
We are fast becoming the
distributing center for all Of the
Northwestern part Of Minnesota and
the north half Of North Dakota, and
for months We have been loading
and shipping and distributing over
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY.
FIVE ears per day Of freight, con.
sistlng Of lumber, brick, groceries,
machinery. and ether merchandise.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

Some hate to do right because they
think they are doing it for the Lord.
That is where they are fooled. A man
should do right for his own sake; be-
cause doing right pays better than
doing wrong. For his own sake, no
man can afford intemperance. dishon-
esty or idleness.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

When man wants to aruge with
you. he is apt to say, Nov. you who
are too smart to believe" etc. And
that sort Of compliment always has
an effect: 1t will at least cause the
most stubborn man to reply; There
is good deal in what you say, but"
etc.
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WATCH GRAND FORKS GROW
Why Grand Forks Will Become a
City of 10000 Within Fifteen Years

BECAUSE: We are geographically
situated In the right place.
BECAUSE: We arc ut the confluence
Of the Red Lake River and the Red
River of the North.
BECAUSE: Grand Forks has the fin.
est "bunch" Of people ever placed In
one city.
BECAUSE: We are the headquarters
Of four main lines of the Great
Northern Railway. and their numer.
Gus branches radiate to all points
from this city.
BECAUSE: We are the headquarters
of the NOrthen Pacific Railway.
BECAUSE: We are the headquarters
for the Northwestern Telephone
Company, and Tri.State Telephone
Company, for the entire Northwest.
BECAUSE: The new Wesleyan Col.
lege has recently purchased fine
College site. and have Just broken
ground for their first building
Sayre Hall-which Is only q begin.
ming, and is only one Of the many
fine buildings which they will erect
In the near future.
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N. D's. FIRST BORN.

The first white child said to have
been born In what is now North Da-
kota was Pierre Bottineau, for whom
one of our northern counties was
named
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BECAUSE: We are becoming the
seat Of learning and headquarters
for the greatest educational instltu.
lions In the State and the North.
west.
BECAUSE: Grand Forks will soon
have an all modern, up.t0.date
Street Railway System running
through the city. and to East Grand
Forks.