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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Lost in the Telephone.

Mr.. Henry Abraham has calculated
the maximum effectiveness of the tele-
phone for a sound Of given pitch and a
current of measured intensity. The re-
suit shows that there is great room
for improvement in this respect. Not
withstandlng the apparent sensitive.
ness Of the best telephones. they are.
after all, surprisingly ineffective, since
they transmit to the a In the form
OF sound.wayes less than a thousandth
part Of the energy received from the
line.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

A representative from a southwest,
ern state was not long ago lamenting
to a colleague that his memory was
getting poorer each year.
Things that | hear go In at one
a and out at the other" he said.
That's bad" said the colleague,
with a broad smile; but you'd better
be thankful that your case % not az
bad as that of Blank Of Indiana.
Things go in at his ear and come 0Yi
NJ bis geuth '-.-Varss-. Weekly
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
ITO BE CONTINUED
Denounced Boon to Mankind

become demoralized by the use OF
spectacles; they would give one man
an unfair advantage over his fellow,
and every man an unfair advantage
over every woman. who could moi be
expected on aesthetic and Intellectual
grounds to adopt the practice.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Caught the Fair Culprit.

were shown over the ship. They lin
gered long In the l~ieutenant's room,
which was daintily furnished, and
they admired his photographs OF home,
When he was summoned on deck he
left them there. Returning, he took
them to luncheon and. having to go on
duty. in the afternoon, he excused him
self so as to get into uniform. Alas!
he found that every button on his best
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Needless ~precsution,

Once more poor is laughed
at for her lack of banking knowledge.
There is no denying 1t, however; she
is funny when she gets tangled up
In the paraphernalia Of finance. This
is the latest tale:
A West-end banker not long ago, re-
ceived the following letter from a
lady well known In social circles:
Dear Sir,-Please stop payment on
the cheque | wrote out to-day. as | &C
eidentally burned st up.-Yours, Mrs
Blank"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

out OF the line of the same fiber Of
wood. The illustrations Figs, 4 to 10
show some examples of incorrect nail.
ing and some methods that are more
nearly correct.
Another point in locating the posi-.
ton for the nails, especially near the
end of the boards, is this: 1t should be
remembered that the danger OF split.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
THE PROPER USE OF NAILS.

One OF the simplest details in cor.
rectly driving a nail is almost ignored
by the ordinary workman. When a
flooring or sheathing board is drawn
in place the nail is set slanting and
driven as shown In Fig. 1. If the board
be lifted from the support about three.
fourths of an inch. drive the nail
through until 1t strikes the studding or
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

the face, and without fog. Printing is
best done on contrasty development
paper with developer not toos strong.
The ideal silhouette print Is II per.
fectly black profile on a white ground.
with a piece of black paper, any shape
In stopping of print may be made as
shown at C in the sketch.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
To Gauge Flow OF Well,

To calculate the rate of flow OF an
arteslan well a simple plan is to lower
a bottle OF aniline fluid to a depth OF,
say 500 feet, and then electrically ex,
plode a cap to burst the bottle. The
time required for the fluid to appear
at the surface gives an accurate gauge
as to the velocity of flow.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
oughtn't to Be There.

They certainly ought not have
these fiarebacks on the w~arshlps,"
said Mr.. Smith, looking up from his
paper with an air of decision.
"Of course, they oughtn't." agreed
Mrs. Smith. "Flarebacks are all out
of style now."-Baltimore Sun.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

She-I see it is said that a birds
wing is, in proportion to its owners
weight, 20 times as strong as a mans
arm.
He-And yet | will conjecture that
the birds wing on a girls hat will
never take the place Of a mans arm
Youths Companion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Not At All Difficult,

B~lanche-The most difficult thing
when going away is to make up ones
mind what to take and what to leave
behind.
Henriette-oh, | don't think so. |
take all my frocks and leave my hus,
band.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

us who own a cam
era is constantly
experimenting, and
every n Of us is
delighted when
something new is
suggested for such
experiments.
To use a camera
in making sill.
houettes select a
window facing
north IL possible.
Or ~ ueed only Mt
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

returned. unlocked the door. found
that his coat was ono more in excel.
lent order and then, with great gal.
lantry, bowed the lady over the side.
She has not been invited to luncheon
on the same ship since.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
How the Naval Officer Recovered His
Lost Buttons.

1t happened on one OF the United
States cruisers now at Hampton roads
saws the Washington Herald, A lieu
tenant, having met two very charming
ladies while ashore, invited them on
bosvd for luncheon. They came and
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

The cars which run through the new
tunnels connecting Manhattan with
Long Island will have doors on the
sides, thus insuring quick loading and
unloading.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Bacon-Do you aver feel at home OIL
%shipboard?
Ebgert-oh, my. yes.
But the state.rooms are so small2"
Il know it; but | live In a fat, you
know!"-Yonkers Statesman.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
The Present pay ADVANTAGE.

"Pa, is It better to be born lucky
or rlch?'
well, I'm not sure, my boy, but
nowadays to be born with a pull is
the best advantage | know of."--De-
troit Free Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Mrs. De Sense (to benevolent frlend)
Il presume those idiot asylums do
some good, but | can't see how they
can hope to make idiots self support
Ing.
Small Son (gloomily)-I guess they
set 'em to writin' children's books
n, Y. Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Heaviest Chain.

Probably the heaviest chain ever
made has been turned out by an
English firm for the Japanese govern.
ment. The common links weight 200
pounds apiece. and the end link 300
pounds.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

joist, then finish driving the nail, TAX.
ing along with 1t the board, as in Fig.
2. and the results are much better,
says a correspondent in Wood Craft.
To drive a nail In a confined place
where a full swing of the hammer can.
not be obtained the full force Of the
hammer can be obtained by moving
the arm ahead at the time the blow is
being struck, as in Fig. 3.
The location Of nails should be
placed staggered or zigzag, so as to be
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Uncle Ben Saws.

That the woman who goes to
church to show OF her clothes will
have to find some other reason for
asking st. Peter to let her inside the
yearly tes,-Detroit Free Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

During 1896 the United States i'm.
ported 77,194 short tons of asphalt
from Trinidad. This material is OBJ.
tanned from a pitch lake, and as It is
removed the supply is r~eplenlshed
from subterranean sources.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
A Record Month.

August broke the 1907 shipment rec
ord of the lakes by the movement of
6,sO6, $40 tons This is at the rate of
over $4,000, 900 tons for a season of
eight months.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
A HANDY COAL BIN.
One Suitable for Small Quantity Of
Coal Can Be Easily Made.

Where small quantities Of coal are
purchased at a time the usual way is
to put 1t In a corner Of the basement,
a stall In the barn or on the ground.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Modesty,

The two greatest poets, Homer and
Shakespeare, have so entirely omit.
ted all mention Of themselves In their
work that their very existence has
been called In question.-Queen Eliza.
beth Of Roumania.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Why She Was Not.

Mrs. Gibson-l'm SO tired. | was at
Mrs. Heighton's party last night.
. Mrs, Gray-l didn't go; In fact, | did
not get an invitation. Were there
many there?
"Oh, no; 1t was very select.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
In the School Of Failure.

Failure is the school wherein hu
manity learns mighty well the art o.
making exsAses.-Florida TIM
Union
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
The Waters CurIs.

One morn Jane watched the curly sea
In all it's madcap capers.
Then asked, Say, ma, at night who puts
Thu waves up in c~url-papers?"
Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Distinctions Of Sex,

Lady-Is this the m~anicure's?
Boy-Yes'm. But We have a girlicurs
for ladies'. Shall | call ~her?-Puck.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

NMEcHMlSs
HOW TO MAKE slLHouerTes.
Another Use to Which the Amateur
Can Put His Camera.

Photography in all branches is truly
. most absorbing occupation. Each Of
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
The Real Article,

The Soubrette-That was rather q
fetching gown you wore when you left
New York.
The Ingenue-Surest thing you
know; 1t fetched seven dollars in the
blot on the map where we stranded,
Puck.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Now Jones was in a padded cell,
But Smith. he had an added
lnsanity-so mad was he
He had his braln-cells padded!
Puck.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Sounds Likely Enouah.

Sounds Likely Enough.
There are plenty OF women who
would be glad to get me-" he said.
Very likely she replied polntedly;
but none OF them would care to keer
you after they had got you!'
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

ting the board is limited to q well.de.
fined field. the extent of which varies
with different kinds of wood. but tho
general shape is about the same as in.
dicated by the dotted line in Fig. IL,
which is SUPPOSED in this case to apply
to a board one inch or less in thick.
ness. A represents the area of risk. B
the field of safety-so far as the split.
ting of the board is concerned. Fig, ~
shows a variation to fit another condi.
ton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16
Public Drug Co,
Progressive Druggists.
Satisfaction Corner.
Minot, N. p.

O. A. Dalager of Sawyer has just
completed a fine barn on his farm.
Jay Boulger has purchased a we'll
known Minnesoa trotting horse, Major
Dick.
]. J. Skaug, the jeweler is complet-
ing beautiful five room cottage at
the corner of Fifth street and Third
Avenue.
Earl Cunningham, one of the best
soda water fountain men in the state,
presides at the fountain at the Public
Drug Company.
Henry Kline expects to leave for
Germany soon where he will spend
six months travelling and recuperating
at the springs.
The interior of the Skaug jewelry
store has been beautifully decorated.
making the store one of the hand
soonest in the city.
Poul C. Luckshger and Miss Edith
A. Perry, two popular young people OF
Surrey were united in marriage Wed.
nesday May Is, at the Lucksinger
home, in the presence of quite large
number of the friends of the contract.
ing parties.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16
sHERIFF's SALE.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County Of Ward
Charles Offer, Plaintiff,
Martin Reynen, Defendant.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue OF an
execution to me directed and delivered: and
now in my hands, issued out Of the Clerks Of
fce OF the Eighth Judicial District Court,
State of North Iakota, in and for tho County
OF Ward. upon Judgment on March 16. 1907,
rendered in Justice Court, before VIM.
Murray, in favor Of Charles Offer, Plaintiff,
and against Martin Reynen, Defendant. I
have levied upon the following. described
81 Boxes Clubhouse Cigars $ in Bog, Boxes
Rico Cigars 100 in Box, IL Boxes Wyona Cigars
Is Boxes Republics Cigars q in Box.
And that shall. on Saturday, the 1st day OF
June A. D. 1907, at the hour of one o'clock 2. n,
Of said day, at the front door Of tho Cont
House in tho City of Minot, in said County and
State, proceed to sell the right, title and inter
est OF tho above named Martin Reynen, In and
to the above described property, to satisfy
said judgment and all accrued costs amount.
ing to Ono hundred eighty eight Dollars and
costs OF sale. and interest on the Same from the
| 18th day Of March. 1907. at tho rate of pei
cent. per annum. at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash.
Sheriff OF Ward County, N. D..
By 0. Z. Heisch,
C. Aurland. Deputy.
Plaintiffs Attorney
Dated hinot, N. D.. May 18th, 1907.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16

John Strommen has purchased
a new gasoline launch. the Mig
non, from Wilmar, Mimi, and
will ply the craft up and down
the Mouse this season. The
launch will carry nineteen pas
sengers.
F. w. Seaton Of Macoun, Can,
recently lost his store and goods
by fire. He had a $4,000 loss
with $1,000 insurance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16
STRAYED

Wednesday, May 8, from my
place, IL miles northeast of
Lansford, one Bay Mare, weight
1875. wire scar on left shoulder,
cut in left nostril; one Bay Pony
Horse, weight 800, reached name,
nurt in right flank. Liberal re-
ward will be paid for informa-
ton leading to their recovery.
VIM. MCLEOD,
5-16-6-13 Lansford, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16

Rev. Mr.. MoMullen, pastor of the
Baptist church, left Friday for Wash
ington, D. c., and the jamestown ex-
position, where he will attend the big
May anniversary fthe Baptists of
America. At Grand Forks he was
joined by Rev. Mr.. Muller who will
be his companion. At Washington, D..
D., they will be received by President
Roosevelt at the White House. At
jamestown the Baptists of the North
will meet the Baptists of the South
when the differences caused by the
Civil war will be patched up and here
after the Baptist church of the Unit
ed States will recognize one general
convention.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16

Harry Gillespie of indianapolis, Ind.
brother of Rober Gillespie, recently
lost his little two year old daughter.
his only child Mr. Gillespie and wife
had been at a park in that city and
probably gave the little one something
which poisoned the child, for death
came very suddenly. Mr. Gillespie ex-
poets to arrive in Minot in few days
to make his home in this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16
New Soda
Fountain
Arrives
Our New Sanitary Fountain
Has Been Installed and
is Ready for the Pa
tronage Of the
Public.

It is beautiful Sanitary Foun-
tain so constructed that every
thing can be kept scrupulously
clean, giving a dainty and tidy
appearance to everything. Drinks
are going to be served that will
please everyone. All the old
drinks as we'll as the new modern
drinks will be served.
During the coming summer our
Fountain is going to be great
feature of our store. Everything
is going to be done to give the
people of this locality delicious
drinks in just the way they will
appeal to their different tastes
and appetites.
This is not the largest Foun-
tain west Of Chicago. It is not
the highest priced Fountain west
of Chicago. It may not be the
most beautiful, but it is in the
hands of a competent dispenser
and the soda will be the coolest
served in Minot and will be the
cleanest Fountain or we will
close it up.
We invite you to call and be
shown features Of the latest
down-to-date Fountain construct
ed, and also demonstrate that we
are in position to give you
quality and service.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16
Narrow Escape From Death.

| ANSeAAO A>SSsSFS sOsu O~~S-'
| Lyle Prescott, the fourteen year old
! son of Alderman Prescott, was badly
! injured by runaway team near the
Hurd home in Hecker's addition on
Thursday evening and came very near
losing his life. Ernie Van Waggonel
who was riding with Lyle, was knock
ed senseless, but was not badly in.
jured. Lyle's left leg was broken
squarely off below the knee. The bug.
gy in which he was riding, fine rub.
Der tired rig, was smashed all to
pieces by the frightened steeds that
bore down upon the boys and render.
ed worthless.
Wesley Arnett had been driving
the team that ran away. Just as he
hitched them up that afternoon, the
horses ran away from him, but were
caught at the court house before they
had done any damage. Arnett drove
the team down the street and got out
to pick up the spring seat which had
fallen out, and let the horses run
away again. Lyle was driving some
distance ahead of the horses and see.
ing them coming, crossed the 500
track and attempted to get out of
their way. The horses seemed to
have this rig spotted for they too
crossed the track on dead run and
altho the lad swerved from the left
to the right with his horse, the run
away team followed in the exact
course he took and soon bore down
upon him. In the mix up ore %
horses was thrown down and this
stopped them. The injured lad is
getting along all right.
Feldman & Baker, the hide and fur
men, are enjoying a splendid bust
mess. Their purchases have more
than doubled during the past year.
Drug company recently returned from
visit with his friends at Seattle and
brot his friends at the store back a
lot of Japanese presents.
Farmers are warned regarding feed
ing oats and other grain containing
foul weed seeds. Just as sure as you
feed such grain just so sure will you
pepper your land with whatever kinds
of weed seeds the grain contained.
Carl Torbenson from Claybourne,
Alberta, is visiting old time friends
here. Carl recently moved to Canda
but couldn't resist the temptation to
come back and see how his old friends
are getting along. He will have quite
a crop on his Canada farm this year.
Chas. H. Hamilton, manager of the
Minot Drug company left for Mime
apolis where he will complete his
course in pharmacy at the Drew Uni
versity. He will return to Minot in
three months. During his absence
the business will be conducted by Ro-
bert Meharry, one of the trusted en-
ployees at the store, who has shown
more than ordinary ability.
On June II, Rural Route No. will
start out from Minot, to the south,
100 patrons. Those
along the route should see that all
boxes are up. The route goes south
to Joe Williamson's corner thence
west one mile, north three miles to
the NJ. o. Hulberg farm, west two
miles to the Foster farm, and north
into Minot The route is nearly 80
miles long.
3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. %
County Of Ward %


Before Vim. Murray. Justice OF the Peace,
Lizzie Phillips. Def't. vs. $. P. Burke.
left Great Northern Railway Co.. Garnishee
SUNNI Ons-Service by Publication.
The State OF North Dakota to said Defendants.
BY this second summons herein you are di-
| rected to appear before me at my office in the
city OF Minot, OF the county OF Ward. in said
state, at 10 o'clock a. m. of the 10th day OF
June. 1907. there to answer the complaint OF
Lizzie Phillip Plaintiff, against you, alleging
| that yOn are indebted to her for the use OF
Rooms which you rented OF her and for which
you agreed to pay $500.
She demands judgment against you for that
sum, and for cost OF suit.
And you are notified that unless you so APP
pear and answer. the Plaintiff will take judy
ment against you accordingly.
Given this 14th day of May. 1907,
James Johnson. VIM MURRAY.
atty for Plain'n. Justice Of the Peace.
Let due and legal service OF this Summons
be made by publication In the Ward County
Independent. WM. MURRAY.
5-1o-5-3O Justice OF the Peace.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16

Henry Mitchell, who has done
excellent work on the local de-.
partments of the Minot papers,
has resigned bis position and is
now ENJOYING visit at his old
home at st. Cloud, MINI. 4
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-16
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned
not to bargain for a Receivers
Certificate from Minot National
Bank, as the same has been stolen
and will not be honored by the
Receiver.
tip MINOT STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-30
JAPANESE DIET OPENS.
Emperor Refers to Cordial Relations
With FOREIGN Powers.

Toxic. Dec. 20.-The Twenty-fourth
diet was formally opened by the en-
peror, who delivered the speech from
the throne in the house of peers.
In the speech from the throne the
emperor laid stress on the increasingly
cordial relations with foreign powers
and the important bearing on peace in
the Far East of the entente cordiale
concluded with Russia and France by
Japan.
The opening scene IN the upper
house was a brilliant one. The 377
members composing the house were
clothed in full evening dress, while
the members of the different diplo-
matte corps were dressed in full uni
form.
The overwhelming majority of the
government in the diet makes it i'm
probable that there will be any eX-
tended debates, although there may
be some on the finance and emigra-
tion questions.
1t is generally understood, however,
that all the leaders are practically
agreed on the governments policy
looking toward the restriction of emf.
grafton
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-30
PATIENTS ARE BAKED,
New and Successful Treatment for So.
we're Rurns.

New York, Dec 30- Physicians at
Roosevelt hospital are enthusiastic
over a new method which is being
tried there for the treatment of Sc
we're burns. 1t is said to have been
Unexpectedly successful during the
short time it has been on trial and the
doctors say that number of lives
have been saved that would have
probably been lost If treated by any
of the old methods. The treatment,
which is said to be entirely original at
Roosevelt hospital, consists of baking
the patient A large wire form Is
placed or the bed over the patient and
the bed clothes placed on top of that,
Beside the bed is placed an ordinary
small gas stove provided with a spe-
cial air chamber from which a tube
runs under the bed closes. Through
this tube a constant current of hot
air is forced into the cvenlike cover
ing of the bed. The bed clothes are
left loose at the foot of the bed to
insure the introduction of fresh air,
but are closely fastened down every
where else 1t is stated at the hos
pital that several patients have been
cured where the burns covered more
than half the surface of the body,
while with the usual methods of treat.
ment cases are generally fatal where
a third of the body's surface is burne'