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The Washington times., 1908-03-01

OF time, a wear on the machine, besides
the loss of its services. The prospec-
tive purchaser Of this ilk seldom
dreams Of buying a cycle. and gener-
ally hasn't the money II he wanted 10.
There is but one remedy, and for
one will apply II unremitUngly here
after All demonstrations win be linn
ated 10 half an hour. II anyone wants
TO make twelve-hour tests he can DO
90 on payment Of a reasonable amount
for rental. which viii be refunded Il
he becomes a purchaser. The auto deal
ers have found this most effective
way Of dealing with the dead-beat ele-
nent. and we won't hesitate TO take ad-
vantage OF IT,"
The Washington times., 1908-03-01

but says his sufferings were great from
Yakutsk to the Arctic Ocean. Even 10
smoke a pipe was out OF the question,
for the tenn erature was never over ten
degrees below, which would instantly
have blocked the stem with frozen nicO-
tine.
Thin Ice and Underbrush.
Beyond Kurtas," he writes. 'the
track was almost overgrown. and we
had literally 10 force our way through
the woods We Travelled along the
DOgdo river for some distance. but here
constant Overfiows compelled US to keep
to the center OF the stream. about ten
times as wide az the Thames at Greve-
send. Hence sleds occasionally skated
over peTilOusly thin ice. The Tashayak-
tax range is at this point nowhere less
than 5000 feet in height, and the cross
ing was negotiated by a pass 500 feet
high. During the gales the snow Is
piled up in huge drifts. and only the
showed up TO perish OF cold and starVa-
ton. We crossed the range through
powders and CateUacts. II made hard
work for the deer. and another one fell
here TO marx our weary way through
Siberia.
one of De Windts biggest difficulties
was IN picking his way through dense
forests. and as he approached the Arc
tic the frozen underbrush. Nearing
Ebelach," he says in another chapter.
the forest became so dense that we
midday. When at Irkutsk /
spoke Of joIrneying farther, ! was re-
garded as a lunatic. YakUtsk was their
end of the WOrldt'
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
What Auto Can Stand It3

Find an automobile that can overcome
obstacles which have defeated hun
dreds of explorers so much better
equipped for such expeditions. one that
can ford rivers. defy avalanches, spirit
its way through forest and brush. and
the scheme deserves consideration. IN
der actual conditions the run at first
appeals as daring, but an analysis Of
the trip reIegates It pertlously near the
ridiculous.
Were there a faint chance of success.
the undertaking would deserve the sup
port Of all concerned. At present it looks
ike a colossal joke.
a dispatch received since the above
was written states that one car has
dropped out as the result of injuries
don't you know, New Jersey roads, The
arguments herein set forth were based
on the assumption that the tourists
could reach the Pacific coast.
The Washington times., 1908-03-01

by a few unweildy sleds juggling along
behind.
Leaving out the question of avail
ability OF supplies and breakdowns does
not greatly clear the situation. Imag-
inc an automobile that would run under
any conditions, and there would still
remain such impregnable obstacles as
are presented by the geography of the
Arctic region.
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
Vegetation Disappears.

As he proceeded north his suffering in
creased. a few miles below Njjui-Kol-
ymsk," he says, vegetation entirely
disappeared. AMI in winter nothing is
visible on all sides but vast and dreary
pIains of snOw-eovered tundra"
Most dreaded of all by Arctic explor-
ers are the pOOrgas described by De
Windt as an Arctic simeon. dreaded on
this coast for its fury, and only eQualed
by the suddenness with which ii over
takes the traveller. During these tenn
pests. which last three or four days,
the snow is whirled up in such dense
clouds that objects few yards away
become invisible
Once a breastWOrk of solid ice was
formed by driving snow on our deer
skins. and an idea OF the intense and
incessant cold which followed may be
CLEANED from the fact that this uncom-
Portable cuirass lasted three weeks. Our
first poorga was q severe one, though
nothing compared to the tempests we
afterward encountered. Our fimsy
tent was twice blown down over night,
entaiIing badly frozen hands and faces. ."
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
"a Cruel Coast. .

In the chapter on "A Cruel Coast" he
tells wildly of the awful suffering en-
countered in the last thousand miles
/ through the northwest part Of Siberia
Imagine a barren snow-clad Sahara,
absolutely uninhabited for 900 miles.
Place a piece of coal sprinkled with salt
on a tableclOth, a few inches OF scatter
some Jumps of sugar. and &c viii give
YOU in miniature a very fair presenta-
ton of the scenery. The coal is the
bleak coast line continually swept Of
snow by furious gales; the sugar, sea
ice, and the cloth the frozen beach over
which we journeyed 1000 miles"
There is more after the same order.
The ravages of disease can rarely be
escaped by those unused 20 the climate.
The only food obtainable is that which
has the most direful effects on the con-
situations Of men used to the refine
ments of civilized living.
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
The Intense Cold.

when I was in the region much
farther south in the direction OF V1adi-
vOstOk than they will strike our records
showed 81 degrees OeioE zero in the
daytime. No readings were taken after
sunset
They can hope to depend but little
on aid from human beings. The Chuk-
chi tribes are the only signs OF human
life they viii find. These tribes wander
from place TO place in search OF grazing
land for their reindeer, Of which they
have herds numbering several thousand
each. Once in a long while they may
ind a settlement after leaving Mini
KOlymSk not before
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
Provisions and Supplies.

Then there is the essential problem
OF provisions and supplies. "To carry
supplies OF food and fuel from East to
IrlSutsk." says Mr. Hansen. the eminent
Norwegian engineer. lit viii be neces-
sary 70 make use of several sledges
These viii have to be towed behind the
autos" Whatever troubles the autos
might have IN traversing trackless
wastes would not be greatly minimized
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
Between Hills and the Sea.

IT know nothing Of their arrange
ments to carry provisions through this
territory, but II they have solved the
PFC blem they are the pioneers in that Iii
rect.on. But aside from that point and
their ability to endure the cold It ap-
peals to me as & physical impossibiIity
10 attempt TO cross the mountains,
which, all along the northern coast line
Of Siberia extend almost to the Arctic
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

ness are represented sparingly or
not all, and the opportunities are
by no means exhausted. As to
farming, which is, after all, the
great business Of the country, its
possibilities are remarkable, to
state 1t in moderate terms. Every
where this land, once thought to
be worthless, is yielding great crops
of fruit. and gran. The Dakotas offer
superior advantages in dairying and
stock raising. The native grass
cures on the ground and although
the winters are cold there is little
snow and cattle take care Of them.
selves to a large extent. Wheat,
oats and small grains grow lsxur-
iantly. In many places Ignite beds
abound, and the lucky settler goes
an digs his winter fuel out Of the
ground instead Of paying SO a ton
to coal dealer"
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Ten Dollars as Poultry Investment

good male bird OF the same variety.
Either one Of two things must be
done when spring arrives. The scrub
stock must be gotten rid Of or the
new birds isolated during the breed
ing season in an enclosure built for
that purpose. With reasonably good
fortune in Matching and brooding a
sufficient number of pullets should
be raised the first Of the year to
form a respectable sized flock AT
the beginning Of the second year
none Of the original scrub stock
should be found in the poultry yard
The remaining dollar would buy
"a years subscription to two good
poultry papers. The Poultry Herald
of st. Paul, the Reliable Poultry
Journal OF Quincy, I'll, and Farm
Poultry, Boston are publications
which can be safely recommended
as good poultry literature.
o. w. Dynes,
Assistant in Poultry Husbandry
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Ten Dollars as : Poultry investnent
II ] were in the position OF the
average North Dakota farmer ana
wished to invest ten dollars in poul-
try where 1t would do the most
good, my plan Of procedure would
be as follows:
1st.I would carefully examine
the well known breeds Of poultry at
the poultry shows, or elsewhere and
diligently inquire into the merits OF
the various breds. It is probable
that the type Of fowl as represented
in any one Of thevarieties OF the
Plymouth Rock, Wyanndotte, Rhode
Island Red and Orpington breeds,
will be found best for farm condi-
tions in this state. I would pick the
variety that suitel my own tastes
and forthwith invest nine out of ten
dollars in breeding stock. Four fe-
males, pullets or yearling hens, of
good breed type can be easily pur-
chased from a reliable breeder for
$500. This will leave $500 for a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

The new issue has been designed
with the object Of obtaining the
greatest simplicity commensurate
with artistic beauty. The profile
has been taken in each instance in.
stead Of a full view, giving a bas-
relief effect. All the stamps are, OF
a similar design, containing a head
in an eclipse, the only decoration
being laurel leaves on each side OF
the eclipse. The lettering is in
straight lines, at the top ~. s.
Postage" and at the bottom the
denomination Of the stamp. The 1.
cent stamp has the head of Frank.
lin, while all others will be that OF
Washington, taken from the bust by
notable differences in the new issue
will have the minimum of lettering
The colors are the reds andblues
of the earlier stamps.
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GARDEN SPOT IN THE WEST


The religious periodicals begin to
see the advantages Of the vast new
territory in North Dakota. and Nov
ember Church Extension says:
"And now 1t is the farthest west
the land beyond the Missouri, said
so often to be fit only for grazing!
Eastern North Dakota has proven
garden spot. How about western
Dakota, Idaho and Montana? Is 1t
really the land Of opportunity? Are
the opportunities all gone? These
are the questions constantly put to
the returned traveller and upon the
answer depends the future Of many
in the east who are longing for a
change, but are afraid to take
chances. A little capital makes
a man a magnate in these places
and small business becomes a
large one by the mere growth Of
the country. Many lines Of busi-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

The marriage of Miss Agnes Nc
Jannet and Bruce Warner was
solemnized at the home Of the
brides aunt, Mrs NJ. A. McJannet,
on East Fourth street Wednesday
afternoon, Dec. %, at five O'clock.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. E. P. Lawrence of the Presby-
terian church, the ring ceremony
being used. About twenty-five OF
the relatives and near friends OF the
couple were present. The couple
were attended by Miss Minnie
Foote and Mr.. Trace.
The bride looked charming in a
white Messaiine silk Princess gown
and carried a boquet Of brides
roses. The bridesmaid was attired
in beautiful pink gown. After the
ceremony a wedding supper was
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
The Coming Greatness
Of the Magic City,
A. 2: Stossmeister Of the College Of Commerce See.
Things for this Great Little City-Proper Training
Of Young Minds Prominent Factor

Minot Y. d., Dec. 20, 1908.
Dear Sir: To those who are in
touch with local affairs and can
read signs, the coming greatness
of Minot is very apparent. "The
biggest little city on the continent"
is destined soon to assume prooor-
tions. The writer would not be
surprised to see a good, substan-
tial healthy boom during the com
ing season. It is close at hand. AS
a trading point, Minot has unique
advantages. From this easily access
ible geographical center of hundred
Of thousands of square miles Of
territory, where the agriculturist
and the stock raiser must thrive,
and with cheap coal in endless guam
tity right on the ground Cto say
nothing of the gas) we can hold
out an ingenious hand of welcome
to the manufactures a we'll as to
the home builder. The tide of i'm
migration is hitherward and no
great gift of prophecy is needed to
discern the coming Importance OF
the, magic City,
One Of the indications of the
sound condition of things is the
strong demand for young men and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
Popular Young Minot
Couple Wed
Miss Agnes McJanet and Bruce Warren Join Hands Ii
a Life Partnership Rev. E. P. Lawrence
Performed Ceremony

served at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh tMcJannet. That evening the
couple left for Devils Lake where
they are spending few days, and
upon their return will begin house,
keeping in cozy quarters In this
city.
The bride formerly resided 1t
Clifford, Ont. She has been =
resident Of Minot for several years.
during which time she has acted
as cashier at thgz McJannet furni- u
ture store. She is one Of Mdnofs
most charming young women. Mr..
Warner is in the employ OF the
Great Northern, being in the civil
engineering department. He is a
young man with brilliant future.
The couple were given great many
valuable presents
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
NEW ISSUE OF POSTAGE STAMPS

The United States Bureau of En-
craving and Printing has completed
designs suggested by Postmaster
General Meyer for a new issue OF
U. s. postage stamps. The new
stamps will be Of the following de.
nominations: 4, 2. 8, AS, 6, 8. 10,
Is, SO centsani 81. It will be some
time before all the denominations
will be put on the market. The 2
cent stamps will be first distributed
and some Of the first issue have
been sent out. There was slight
error made in these, the Arabic
numeral (2) which is required, Sc
that all nationalities may under
stand the value, having been omit
ted, but this will be rectified in fu
ture issues If you possess one ol
these stamps, it will be OF value as
a souvenir.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

women who are trained in business
ways. Business has outrun the
supply of competent help. One 20
sition after another has offered at
the College Of Commerce which we
could not fill because of having no
one ready. There are hundreds OF
unframed young people in the vlcin-
ity while good situations go begging.
Many of our students are promised
good.salaried places already
months in advance of their gradu-
ation-and these places are actually
waiting for them to get their edu-
cation. It would seem that worthy
business training school had been,
until recently, one of Minot's great
needs. In bringing it here, we real
ized that such an institution, in SO
promising field, must needs have
message for every young person
who is unable to fl a gooi posi-
tion, and who is no satisfied to
merely drift or slide into an occu-
patton that seems easiest. Such IN
institution, rightly conducted, is
sure to be a contributing factor TO
the good name Of 6 city.
A. E. Stossmeister.
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DIED IN AN NINsANE ASYLUM

at its destination. Mr. Foster was
sent to Iowa from here and he
succeeded in locating Mr.. Mckinney
in the asylum at Independen Mr..
Fosters wife, who is q sister Of the
deceased left for independence and
remained with her brother until
death came to his relief. The re-
mains were inferred in Iowa.
Mr.. Mckinney had been a resi-
dent Of Ward county for about six
or seven years. He filed ON a
claim near the Foster homestead.
He was about 50 years Of age anS
unmarried.
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Farmers should raise more horses.
An eample OF what can be done in
a very few years may be seen on
the farm OF County Commissioner
A. j. De Lance and father J. M. De
Lance OF Ross. They have seven
teen fine blooded Norman draft
horses on their farm a short dis
tance south Of Ross, having raised
fifteen Of them during the past
seven years. The horses are valu.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
5cales and Measures
In Good Condition
lnspector j. M Defiance Has About Completed Arduous
Task-Found One Set Of Scales Wrong
s Measures Have Been Corrected

ES i. M. De Lance has about conclui-
sed his labors as inspector Of
weights and measures Of Ward
county. and he has done his work
well This is the second year that
NE has performed this duty He
lie found the scales and the meas
SPEAKS well for the way in which
sures, there being but few In
stances where they needed re-adjust
Ing. In one sto-e in the county,
HE found where a merchant had
Sbeen giving an ounce short on the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

John Mckinney, brotherin-laW Of
w. r. Foster, south prairie farm
er, died at the insane asylum at
Independence, Iowa, on the morning
Of Dec 18th, at Z o'clock, after 2
short illness from bronchitis and
other ailments. Mr.. Mckinney left
Minot about four weeks ago, to go
to his old home in Usage. Iowa. He
had not been feeling well. but
physicians stated that he would
grow better no doubt, SO no one
was sent with him. On his way to
Iowa, he suddenly became demented
and left the train before It arrived
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

pound. thus giving fifteen pounds
Of sugar for a dollar, when he ad-
vertised that he was giving sixteen.
The merchant was entirely ainno-
cent in the matter however, and his
scales have been fixed. Another
merchant had one weight an ounce
too light, and another an ounce too
heavy. An investigation showed
that the lead had dropped from one
weight, and some car 'ess clerk had
stuck it in another that already had
plenty OF ballast.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
CO Cd NJ oney in Horses $
A. ]. and j. M Defiance Have Raised Three Thousand
Dollars Worth Of Fine Norman Horses in
the Last Seven Years

ed at three thousand dollars, and
they are worth every cent Of that
amount.
A. J. De Lance besides has 9
standard bred colt, the mother be,
ing volunteer mare by Delta, 2:12
IA The sire Of the colt is Pearl
Hart, owned by Geo. Newton Of Will
liston. The colt is seven months
old and gives great promise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
Walkers Minot Green House Busy Place

George Walkers green house has
been one. of the busiest places in
The city the past few days. Mr.. Val
ker had an enormous supply Of
potted plants and cut flowers and
these went out by the arms full.
Mr.. Walker received orders from as
far west as Glasgow, Mont, a Gus
toner at that place having read
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

the announcement in the maepea
dent. Mr.. Walker has inseaiieu
mammoth refrigerator for ms ~
flowers and is in a position =
the people OF the north7est = ~
service as they can Obtain = 49,
TWIN cities. After the first Of the
year he will start s'o"A
tables, etc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
At Ma1bass, 100000 bushels Of
wheat have been marketed this

The Fargo Cali wants the Fargo
News re-christened THE Growler."
The Bottineau Courtant suggests
that in case that is done, it would
be in order to rush the blamed
thing over to Moorheal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

VIM. Johnson Of Lansford visited
a specialist in Chicago and was
told that his auditory nerve was
raralyzed and nothing could be
done for his hearing. @
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Albert CARLSBAD, aged % years,
charged with a very serious orense,
was arrested at Bergen and brot
to Minot, where Sheriff Javnager
took the prisoner in charge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

\ Emil Luedke's little child at Rus
sell. was attacked by q big family
cat and had the youngsters parents
not interferred, the animal would
probably have taken the child's
life. The eat seemed to grow blood
thirsty all .at once.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

The Edmore Herald News wants
the Druggists Permit law repealed
and wants more restrictions placed
on the shipments Of booze into the
state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

2, ..n.ndent has one sub
s.llDe,, ayer steps. into this office
VINO = dropping a dollar in the
sl.non. aa,n IS paid up on his sub
sioi - several years in a1vance
so avs he guessed we need the
-. He raised the biggest crop
- snmmer in his farming expert
-. His land was mostly summer
,.,,oved and his wheat .averaged %
,ushels per acre. Mr.. Destert be-
,eyes that the farmers oneht to do
,ore summer fallowdng. n
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Arthur, the son Of o. a. Hirengen
OF Norwich, is in the Northwestern
hospital in Minot, suffering from
appendicitis.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer w Ander-
son Of McKenzie county. were ar
rested and taken back to Bottineau
county, charged with stealing 100
bushels Of wheat from A. Bergeron
Of Overly. The Aniersons removed
to Mckenzie county last October.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

A. N. Beverage, for several years
past, editor Of the Lakota American,
has purchased the Ellendale Rec.
ord. He is a successful; newspaper
man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

VIM Kunz who owns q ) 12o acre
farm at Lansford, has been ieclar-
ed insane AMI has been returned to
his home IN Illinois. This IS the
man who advertised recently to
auction OFF his farm to the highest
bidder.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Mrs. A, Frederickson we'll known
In Mdnot, died Ut her home in
Forest City. Iowa, Dsc IA She
was the mother 81 Mrs. 81 a. Stew
art who died a year - 4 Nor
wich.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

There are numerous applicants
for the once q deputy sAsrin from
Mc1Ienry county. Ampng those
h,om Granville sitter ale job. are
]. w. McDsniel and s Lying.
The Esmpnd Bee tAfnhs that any
OF the aspirants for Jobs under
Gov. Burke will soon be eattnx
||lcpu ne. n.
III me taking . Mv'tAr N
|tersst n the state far1lers' IN
stitutes Iris year Aan ever
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

The Eckman syndicate that ~
been drilling for gas. struck :
strong fow OF water ct delth
OF 225 feet. The water has fisen
within ave feet o tie -tOp and i
nice and soft.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Dick Stelnhoter. the deputy sher.
il, Va united IN marriage Thurs
DAY. a1ternoon q the residence ot
Sheriff IAe. to Miss Lyon of Bow,
bells. We do not know Nj Lyon
but know that she must be I splen-
did young woman. Dick Is one Of
the best fellows in the country and
We extend congra&ulstion
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

John AnA Tt1emand 90 ~
frst gsIlow CITY faru,efs q ON -
automohlae.