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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Yelva Farmers Quit Hog Rai.;ns

Down at Vslva, some Of the farm
ers whe have tried raising kegs,
have become discouraged bsaasss
the hsgs are eating their heads Of.
There is something wrong with the
hogs and no doubt the farmers tss.
10. it has been demonstrated time
and ASain that hogs can DO grown
successfully in North Dakota You
can raise p.crty Of good corn, IL you
only want to, al can also grow a
good pasture of bre>,ns and rape,
as Ole Den, has done se,>nn miles
southwest of Minot. Then hogs 90
we'll on macaroni wheat, speltz, bar
ley and the like. Perhaps those
Velva farmers who are unsuccessful
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

have the same dincul1 that an Cd
Illinois farmer did, whom We knew
years ase back in Illtaeis. TIE I'D
fellow did net grow his hsgs fer Ne
money there was in then, but. he
made pets of them, ard srsw so IT.
taehed to them that he would net
sell them. We have often ssarl hin
calling the favorite porkei, b.
name, Che had named every last -
of them, and they had grown accns
toned to their names), and It is ~
that some OF them, he had kept 6oe
ten years or more. The old fellow
wasn't in the business for the Nor
ey there was IN It. -. g5s,.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Ketchum's residence
in Eastwood park was entered some
time Monday night, during the ab-
sepce Of the couple from the city,
and quantity Of silverware, and
other valuables stolen. The loss Wa
discovered by neighbors Tuesday
morning. The entire house was care
fully searched by the marauders. CIV
ing the appearance Of having besn
entered by professionals. It VIM not
be known exactly how much was
stolen until the return Of the couple.
Others In that neighborhood are arm
ing themselves with revolvorS, and
will give the marauders q warm re-
ception. should they return.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
The Independent Farmer
ARTAENT DEVOTED INTERESTS
MOST IMPORTANT INDUSTRY OF THE NORTHWEST

sother region on the footst0ol offers
SO varied an assortment of natural
advantages and opportunities. A
year, two years, or several years ago
they listened with open mouth to the
sired song Of ubiquitous land man.
disposed of their business here, sold
their fertile farms and placed their
mulitifarious possessions Of stock
and implements under the auctio-
neer's hammer, to follow westward
and northward the dazzling lures of
promoters. They have chewed the
cud OF experience, and it is bitter.
They have learned that "all Is not
gold that glitters." even though it be
continued in the handsomely printed
circular Of a land company, whose
chief interest is not philanthropy
but the separation Of prosperous
North Dakota citizens from their
fat wallets. No more eloquent trib-
ute can be offered our fair state than
the return of those certain Sons who
have wandered after strange gods In
ungodly lands and endured the pain
full though necessary operation Of
having their eyes opened. Ny lady
Dakota is neither Jealous nor tickle.
though certain ones whom she has
blessed with her fertile acres are
at tho service Of a1oeetims deserts,
who have observed that she Ia . de-
pendable Jade and eroweth bank &C.
counts from the black loan Of the
prairie.-Michigan Arena. x,~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Coming Back Home.

We deem the fact worthy OF COM
ment that q personal OF state OK
changes shows a general return Of
North Dakotans who have sojourned
in other lands for q time with In
tent of lettering their prospects nm
ancially and otherwise. Arter q
clever survey of the much Wanted
advantages Of climate. soil prooucuon
and business opportunities In these
districts. they have returned to North
Dakota eminently satisfied that no
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Cat 4 - Gingsr Jas.

Cut q - Ginger Jas.
Even a legisss nan can run thr,
q bank account
It requires q s1illful surgeon to o.
. bone, but anybody can ct N CT
When a girl falls IN love With Z
leafer We usually ind him tie Mla
of her heart.
There IL little expectation that the
July and August sun will melt the
Ice trust.
The corn field ought to take a high
rank, because there are so many
kernels In 1t.
1t would not take a thrashing ma
chine very long to thrash out some
mems ideas.
The auctioneer knocks down al
most everything he touches, and yet
nobody seems to mind it.
Pride is undesirable, and yet we
are all agreed that rice is not llkable
unless 1t is all puffed up.
"By their fruits We shall know
them" but what about tree with a
dozen different varieties of gratis!
Talk about the farmers having no
V influence; they are stirring up the
ssatirs country right now.
Our neighbor's faults are magnided
seven fold, but as to our own short
comings we can not see them with
q microscope.
It is not best always to stay at
home; an occasional change is good
Tor everybody. Even the kitchen FIRE
goes out occasionally.
Every farmer can be his own
weather profit II he will keep his
tools under the shed, and his stock
in the stable during bad nights.
There are lets of people in the
world who appear to have the brains
Of a mule. All they seem to be
able to do 10 to eat, sleep and kick.
In \ horse deal with thy neighbor.
when looking for the SPAWN on his
animal. do not neglect to mention
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
The faruer's GriAs.

May whoat at II ~ I'D yesterday
seems to DreHlise autsmobilss and Q
new barn next autumn for the fsrm-
er. There is more sure money Il
raising wheat at such = lgurU than
there il in sailing mines. But ~ .
matter of fact the GARNER will nev>r
see $1.2S for his wheat. 1t is nothing
but the stock gamblers bet On the
size of a crop that has not been har-
vested and all the profits will be
divided among the gamblers. The
The farmer who gets 81 for his
wheat will be proud and happy; all
that is made on his crop above that
price will 60 into the pockets Of the
fellows who could not tell barley
head from wheat shuck to save
their lives. and would not want to.
But the farmer can always learn
something from the gamblers. These
latter are shrewd men, and they
study conditions which the farmer
often overlooks. They earn by their
wits what the farmer earns with his
biceps, and they do it more easily.
They would not bet 81 1858 on May
wheat and $1.16 3-3 on July wheat II
they were not absolutely certain that
the worlds wheat crop for 1909 is
exceedingly short and that before the
summer is over the world will be
coming to the United States to buy
England, France Russia. Italy-all
report short crops.
In the face of this the crop reports
for the United States indicate but an
82.2 per cent crop in this country. In
the Pacific coast states an unusually
heavy rain fall interferred with
planting, and, in some instances.
rottsd tho seed already sown. In
the prairie and north middle states
the winter was bitter cold; there
was much wind and too little snow
to give hardness to the early
stand" Farther south there has
been almost no snow at all and the
wheat crop is, therefore. not only
exceedingly light but probably of
inferior quality. @.@
These are the facts which the
farmer may or may not know. but
which the stock market never over
looks. Hence, the farmer must not
Judge by the conditions Of his local
market of the time to sell his wheat
but watch the speculator.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

A. C.. College Short Talks No. II.
The time Of turning the stock to
pasture is hailed with delight on
most FARMS as it means the getting
rid OF the drudsery q uasging chores.
The male members of the family re-
.jeice at its approach and count the
days" as our mothers and sisters
gay, unit, i. can be done. Don't De
it too early. It is hard on the pasture
to turn the stock on it too early as
they feed off the grass so close it can
get ne chance to start,-it is Grip
pied ia growth for the entire season.
constant effort to recover. Then
too, it is hard On the stock. They
do not get eaough grass to carry
them right and they make less
growth than they should for the sea-
son and that means loss. Don't go
by the calendar but 60 by the grass
growth. Don't 30 either. by the time
when the stock will refuse to eat
hay when they have access to the
,pasture-they aIe tired of hay and
will refuse it oven when the grass IL
too light to carry them we'll. II
you have the misfortune to lose a
mare and the good fortune to save
the foal. how are you going to feed
1t? Cows milk has nearly twice ~
much of all of the food materials in
II as mares milk, except sugar and
has less of that. If you will dilute
the cows milk by putting a gallon OF
water into a gallon of milk and then
add a quarter Of pound Of sugar
TO a gallon of the mixture. you have
/ close imitation of mares milk and
one which will be much better adapt
ed to your colts needs. II IL q
splendid plan to feed bran mash
grain ration every Saturday night ia
work horses. Bran nlashes are
slightly laxative and are toning to
the system. Fed once a week they
serve 4 good purpose by stimulating
digestion at regular intervals and b.
doing it in a natural food way. Work
ing horses are NE a Sunday usual
ly and are much bsttsr OF With q
ration which = light and sasy q
their digestive systems. -avy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Logan Items.
Seeding In full swi.-..

Seeding In full swi.--.
A young stranger called at the
home of H: A. Giles Tuesday morn
ing. He was so good natured, Harry
said he might stay. -..a.. =.
Earle Stredwick was tho first man
in the neighborhood to SOW wheat
this spring. Earle is q first class
farmer and an all around good fol-
low. IL
Lille Kingery Of Kansas City, Mo-,
is visiting at the home OF her sister.
Mrs. H. A. Giles. ..-.
]. ]. Brand is erecting 4 cement
water tank with a capacity Of twelve
hundred barrels.
Bert Beebe has embarked in the
potato business. He is an experience
ed hand at potato raising and We
expect to see fine results. The
Saugstead brothers are doing a
thriving business at th":,. shop in
Logan.
Robt. Waldref is busy looking after
young lambs these days.
David Forbes has three four horse
teams in the field so the rush will
soon be over.
Mrs. A. F. Fintleman has y sister
visiting her.
J. J. Brand, our wholesale cab
bage and potato man has embarked
in the fruit raising business. Mr..
Brand is a hustler and will be sure
to make good.
Reuben Stredwick 10 rejoicing over
the advent of grass In the pastures.
We saw James Egan in the field
with four nns horses.
VIM. Darbj has started 4 trsrk
farm. He Is a man Of several years
experience.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

"a number each year with profit. He
raised 400 bushels of barley last yea.
and has been feeding this to his hogs
since. He still has some Of IL
barley left. besides has plenty toe
seed. He will grow several acres q
corn this year. which will be Just
the thing for his hogs to run In a.A
finish up on, in the fall. Last yeaE.
he raised wheat which graded No. :,
at the elevator, and at that he was
locked Z pounds to the bushel. Ho
sold but little of 1t. 1t that rata.
but used a tanning mill on the ~
mainder. His wheat then graded Ne.
1, and he got several bushels of he
feed for his hogs. which he ground
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Farm Paper on Burke.

The Orange Judd Farmer II ono
of the most conservative Of tho agri-
cultural publications In the coun-
try. It is fair and considerate OF all
interests. Here is what 1t says edi-
torially Of Governor Burke's dis
elimination against the farmers OF
North Dakota.
Governor Burke of North Dakota
has vetoed appropriations to the
amount Of $4,000. This was ap-
parently necessary in order to make
the expenditures tally with the rev
enues. Some surprise Is manifest
ed, however, as to wnere some Of tho
slashing has been done. The item Of
$35, 900, which was to be used In put
ting up dairy building at the aSri-
cultural college at Fargo, was struck
out. A second item Of $4,000 for IN
agricultural experiment station to
be established at Harvey Jared sim
ilarly. Likewise . similar sum for
an experiment station ut Mandan.
The grant Of $1,000 for printing farm
ers' institute ANIMALS shared the
same fate. Nearly half Of the entire
sums vetoed related to grants made
to agriculture. North Dakota 70 a
agricultural state. It ID. not improb-
able, therefore, that there viii b
some loud grumbling. At the next
election somebody II going 70 -
heard from.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
The Georges Way.

Can it be possible that the hotels
Of North Dakota have overlooked q
good thing In the way Of Quenching
the thirst Of their guests? Down in
Georgia-where prohibition 10 abroad
in the land-the hotels have found
a plan that is said to bring Joy to
the hearts Of the biLulous.
A North Dakota man who has
recently been in Georgia tells the
Forum of the cracker plan. He de-
scribes it something like this:
A traveller. approaching the clerk
of the best hotel, said: II would
like ROOM"
Responded the clerk: 'You want
a 81 or a $3.50 room? Sd.
"A $3.50 room?"
The guest was given a key to his
room, and upon having been shown
to it by a bellboy, unlocked the door
and found upon table -conspicious-
ly a quart Of the best whiskey-
which probably would have cost him
about $3.50 anywhere in America.
This he put in his pocket and demure-
~ went his way. -.
It seems that some time later the
pohibitionists of the city-having
gotten wind of this evasive method of
circumventing the liquor law-em-
ployed detective to go through the
same process. He did so-obtaining
his whiskey and had the proprietor
Of the hotel arrested for selling the
liquor without a license.
In court-under the cross-examin-
alton Of the defendants attorney, he
admitted that in the flrst place 10
had not purchased any liquor, and
that in the second place he carried
away the liquor he found upon the
-1s1 14}ed 1o1 pe9sel1s ssA xl2dmold
gu uodne1sqA-ps1IQ pBq eu elqsa
ceny.-Fargo Forum.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Freedom and Vicinity.
rhen will aprinR arriva7

When will spring arrive?
II this weather continues the
farmers chins will be neighboring
with their boots.
| Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Kuchenbecker
moved out on their farm In Freedom
last week. Welcome back to the
neighborhood.
Miss Pearl Christianson who has
been staying at L. lrving's for q few
weeks returned to her home last
Friday.
The Ladies' Union Aid will meet
with Mrs. Gus. Anderson, May. 9Th.
Mrs. Emma Stevens 10 back on her
famr for the summer.
Mr.. Ole Bengt Se>erson is going to
buy an automobile.
Mr.. Howard Witham, the gardener
and poultry man was speeding his
team on the streets Of Stringtown last
Friday afternoon.
Young Kuchenbecker and frau
have moved back to their old quar-
tiers on the Winter place.
Mrs. l. Irving returned from New
Ulm last Tuesday where she has
been under the doctors care for
some time.
Thos. Hegle and family have just
moved into their new residence.
Mr.. w. Whorley disposed Of three
Of his oxen to Mr.. Lawrence who is
breaking for Mr.. F. J. Whitman.
Miss Nelson opened school No. 4 Of
District 70 Monday, April 9Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Christianson
called at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
F. Larson last Sunday.
F. J. Whitman, the liant Rubber
man was soliciting business in
Stringtown Friday afternoon. He
recently purchased q quarter Of
school land which he is having
broken up this season.
Our genial fellow to Jnsman and
Justice Of the peace s. K. witham
blossomed out in swell new run
about last Sunday Send us tho
name Of the Arm that makes them,
Simon, for We want ore too
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

Erik Hustad informs % that he 10
paying 81 ton for bran for his
mich cows, or just double Whist -
paid hve years ago. OF course he II
getting / little more for his MILF. ~
he now sells ct ten cents . quart, thu
high price Of feed compelling hin -
ask this price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Portal.

Fred Sinclair was In town 1aat
week with . car load Of horses,
and mules. He sold quite number
in . cauple of days and to the balance
Of them to Columbus.
An exciting time took place in Bert
Percys pool room last Friday after
noon, when . number of the. W. C..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

the splint on thine own, and thu
thou shalt have record for fair
dealing.
Farmer Jones was pleased as
Punch when he heard his son was
being taught fencing at college. but
when he saw the small instruments
used in the instruction. his pleasure
gave way to disgust. ~ .,
From May Farm Journal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

Mrs. Erick Hustad returned from .
three months visit n Minnesota. She
visited frienas at Rsavi1le, Redwood.
and Yellow Medicine counties. Mr..
Hustad reports :. terrible winter IN
Minnesota, ~ sAe esjsyA her Witt
Wy uneA Dsvess1slsss. .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Hints for Stock Owners.

It is time to prepare for soiling
crops against the days Of summer
drought that are sure to come. It Is
only by q succession Of such crops
that the efficiency of the dairy can be
maintained in the trying August days.
It is best to have two pastures
for sheep. and to change from one
to the other weekly.
Make the change from dry feed to
pasture carefully. allowing the sheep
in pasture only few hours at hrst.
Give full feeding Of hay. etc., In tho
barn for several days before turning
out. -
Never trust boar no matter how
kind he appears. Always keep be-
hind him.
Set post in your hog lot aaA every
hog will rub against It. This gives
the cue for . cheap and effective
louise killer. Wrap the post tightly
from the ground up with quarter
inch rope, and saturats the rope with
kerosene every few days. Kerosene
will kill lice. and the hogs will keep
on scratching against this post.
Do not leave the cows out In the
cold May rains.
Do not leave them out for more
than half q day At first.
The changes III feed sho':ld b
brought brought about gradually and
with as much cara a. posribls.
Always give . good feeding OF hay
before the COWS are turned to pasture
the first time In the spring.
Put in lots Of sweet corn. It u
an attraction on the home table and
a money maker in the dairy.
In case your calves show signs Of
having scours. give them . teaspoon
full Of fine charcoal with the milk
for q few days. When tho trouble
disappears, begin feeding hay and
you viii not have any more difficulty
with the scours.
Keep the collars clean and dry.
Keep the colts feet level by rasp-
ing. --.. ~s-
Don't allow the toes to grow too
long. Long toss will cause ring
bones.
Do not use grease or backing on
tho hoofs to close the pores, and pre-
vent the entrance of moisture.
It IL better never to let horses run
on both sides of barb wire fence.
especially if there is a barb wire ut
the top. They are very apt to light
through or over it and are pretty
sure to get hurt.
Watering often is far better than
waiting till a horse is almost chok-
ed and then letting Him have all he
can drink. Many horses are spoiled
by the latter method. while no one
ever hurt a horse by frequent water
ing.
1t is a good plan never to dose q
healthy horse. All he needs Is good
care and good feed. Tho good care
includes, of course, regular exercise.
It is lust as bad for horse to DO al
the time taking medicine as 1t IL Tor
q man. From May Farm Journal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

A nice snow fell wednesday norm
ing, putting . temporary damps1 O
farming operations. This - rather .
late spring. but 1t means bountifrl
crop next fall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

A bad fire was narrowly averted at
the Opera Cigar store Monday morn
ing. The fire caught b some rubbish.
but was put out without calling out
the department.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Sharp-Warner Nuptials.

John Sharp Of Barnes county, N. ~.
and Mrs. Maggie Warner, . VA
known lady Of this county. were unat-
cd in marriage ct . o'clock Tuesday
evening BY Rev. ". c. Hunter, at Afs
residence in this city. The couple
have CONT to Canada for their honey
moon.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-04-14
Mrs. G. O. Moore Injured.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Moore were in
town Saturday and while driving
home in the evening an accident oc-
Cured which will keep Mrs. Moore
confined to the house for some time.
When near the residence of Fred
Sellman in West DEBORAH the team
of colts which Mr.. Moore was driv-
ing became frightened and swinging
quickly around broke the tongue
from the buggy and Mrs. Moore, who
was on the rear seat, was thrown
with the seat to the ground, fractur-
ing her left arm between the elbow
and shoulder and bruising her con-
siderably. She was carried into the
residence of Fred Sellman and DR..
Daubney called, who reduced the
fracture and she was then taken
home. She has since been doing as
well as could be expected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-04-14
Promotion for NJ. w. Daubney.

A copy of the Centralia, Wash,
Daily Chronicle comes to our table,
which contains two items of local in
terest One is to the effect that NJ.
w. Daubney, who recently went to
Centralia, has been elected assistant
manager of the Union Loan & Trust
Co., the large financial institution
with which he has been connected
since he went out there. Inasmuch
as the manager has extensive inter-
ests and is absent from the bank a
great deal, this puts Mr.. Daubney
practically in charge of the insti-
tuition. His many friends in DEBORAH
are highly pleased to note that he is
doing so well.
Another item in the same paper
notes that Mr.. Daubney has also been
elected secretary of the Elks lodge
of Centralia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-04-14
PEGGY Throws johnson.

Manly PEGGY had little trouble in
throwing A C. Johnson of DEBORAH
four times in one hour at the Arm
DRY Tuesday night. In fact the four
falls occupied just 80 minutes of
actual wrestling-frst fall 8 min
utes, second, 10; third g.; fourth,
10.
Johnson was about Is pounds
lighter than PEGGY, but proved him
self TO be handy lad on the mat,
and received applause from the
crowd several times by his clever
tactics in getting out of tight places.
At the conclusion of the match
d. "A. Mcmillan, the veteran wrest-
Ter, who seconded Johnson, thanked
the crowd, Mr.. PEGGY, and Referee
Hall for their courteous treatment
and stated that he had another pupil
that he would like to match on the
same terms. This man is Bucknell
and ne weighs about 200 pounds.
1t is not likely however that PEGGY
would care to give such odds
against a man 20 pounds heavier
than himself.-CresCo Times.