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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
KNEW the PIGS WEAK POINT
veunsstsr Was cont,d.n, >, 49,.
Ability to stump" Him.

Il 10 an Interesting fact that tho to
studies OF arithmetic and eeorranhx
seem to be Numerically opposed 10
each other In the affections OF school
children. Pupils who are particularly
proficient In one are apt to be back
ward in the other A story is told d,
. little boy who was slow in arithne.
tic. and whose apparent stupidity in
this field was . great source of grief
to his father. who had been q mathe
matician.
One day, when the father and son
were walking out. they passed place
where learned pig" was on exhibi
ton, and the father took the boy 10
see this porcine prodigy.
Just look at that" said the father
why. there's Pig that can count and
odd up numbers! Don't you wish you
we're as smart as he?"
Hal" answered the boy. Just let
me ask him few questions In geog
Saphy!"-ldeas.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Brief REVIEW Of
/ Weeks EVENTS
Woer IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
o. rhe PAST WEEK TOLD
~ CONDEMNED FORM.
ROUND ABOUT WORLD
Vnserwaslsn oathsrsd from All Quar-.
eers - the civll,ssd World and
esepaeed Tor the psrusal %
tto Buoy Man.
eANrNoVAke Mores.

REPORTS from the earthQuake-strick
en- district Of southern Italy and Sicily
indicate that about 100000 persons
perasned 10 the appalling disaster. In
Messina and Reggie alone the dead
number 10000. Another severe shock
completed the destruction Of Messina
ana It was feared killed more persons
Ine survivors were reported to be sui
Iertng terribly for food. clothing and
surgical attendance. The king and
queen personally aided the victims II
was feared many Americans persisted
as there were 30 In one Messina hotel
The report Of the death of Consul
Cheney and bis wife was confirmed
The American Red Cross society voted
$4,000 to the relief fund. j. Pierpont
Morgan sent $4,000 and the king OF
Italy gave $4,000.
Good progress was made with relief
work In southern Italy and Sicily,
many soldiers and sailors being util-
ixed. and hundreds of refugees being
taken to Naples and other cities. The
report OF the destruction of the l.i-
part tslands was unfounded. Two
more earthquake shocks were felt at
Messina. The king and queen were
tireless In the work of aiding the suf-
fering. American contributions were
steadily and rapidly growing. Taor-
nina. where there were many Ameri-
cans. was uninjured.
A violent earthshock. lasting three
seconds. and during which the Strom-
bolt volcano began eruption. occurred
on StrOmb0li island The houses on
the island were badly damaged and
the pOpulace ned to the streets in
panic. but no one was hurt. Relief
measures for the quake sufferers
progressed we'll. Ambassador Griscom
taking prominent part The Atlantic
battleship neet arrived at Suez and
began passing through the canal in Or
der to roach Messina speedily II need
ed. Two vessels were sent ahead with
supplies. The king and queen Of
Italy returned to Rome.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
oeIrvARv.


Arson II. Flower. aged 66, special
partner of the Arm of Flower & Co.
bankers of New York, died suddenly
at his home In Watertown. n. Y.
Mrs. Augustus ~ Eddy. sister of
Mrs. Marshall Field and mother.in-law
of Senator Beveridge. died in Wash
ington.
Thomas Perkins, 60 years old .
member of the New York cotton cx-
change, died suddenly in his new in
the First Presbyterian church, Brook
lyn, after making speech At the New
Years services.
Daniel Freeman. the first man to
make an entry under the homestead
law. which was passed 40 years ago.
died at his home near Beatrice. Neb.
william l.. Mathues. former state
treasurer Of Pennsylvania, died sud.
denly at Media. Pa. aged 46 years He
was under sentence of two years in
the penitentiary for conspiracy in con.
nection with the Harrisburg capitol
graft.
Herman Jnsti. commissioner Of the
Illinois Coal Operators association.
and leading exponent Of Joint trade
agreements. died suddenly et his home
! IL Highland Park,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

began to c.umble. Those Of us who
were not killed at once made our way
over undulating floors to the street.
Beams were crashing down through
the rooms, and the stairs were equally
unsafe.
Il found the streets blocked by fallen
houses. Balconies. chimneys, bell tow.
ers, entire walls had been thrown
down. From every side Of me arose
the screams and meanings Of the
wounded. The people were half mad
with excitement and fear. Most Of
them had rushed out in night clothes.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
NEWS NorEa.

Jamestown.-The militia company
proposes to build an armory at . cost
Of $4,000 with the aid of the state.
Fargo.-The American Pulverizer
company will locate here with a $685.
900 capital for the manufacture Of =
pulverizer attachment for plows.
Medina.-A very sad accident hap.
pened to Fred Schulz at his home
when his brother accidently shot him
In the abdomen. inflicting a wound
which has proven quite serious.
Ryder-Barney Knapp. farmer.
has filed petition in bankruptcy. His
liabilities are placed at $1,93l.9S, and
his assets at $3.50. of which s2.SOO
are exempt
inot.-charged with selling a load
OF wheat belonging to his employer.
William May in all probability will be
asked to answer to a charge OF grand
larceny
Walhalla.-The young ladies' as Q
last hope gave leap year ball on the
night before New Years eve, allow.
ing the young men the last day Of the
year in which to avail themselves of
great opportunity.
Nnley-Mrs. Mary Ann Paterson re.
Gently died. aged IS. She lived with
her husband sixty-six years. and when
he died two years ago she remarked
that she could not live two years.
Fargo.-A county farmer who hid
the Christmas presents in the barn
loft-made a mistake when he sent his
boy to throw down the hay
Fargo.-Norval Baptie, North Da.
kota's champion skater. left for the
east last week to defend his title as
champion of America at big racing
meets in Chicago, Pittsburg, Montreal
and other points.
Wolford.-Some sneak thief entered
Andy Welch's room while he was
sleeping and distracted $50 in bills
and cashiers checks on the local bank
TO the extent Of $516.
Des Lacs.-The Observer says some
one drove ten-penny nail into the
hook joint of stallion owned by John
Grantley. That's almost the limit.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

ated." Little by little some idea Of the
Understandable horror at Messina was
obtained from these unfortunates.
They declare that thousands Of de.
mented survivors are still wandering
about among the ruins Of the city. A
wounded soldier said:
The spectacle was terrifying be.
You'd words. Dantes Inferno gives
you but faint idea as to what han.
pened Monday morning at Messina.
The first shock came before the sun
had risen. 1t shook the city 10 its very
foundations. Immediately the houses
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
WORK AND PLAY.

We miss our way in life unless We
know the difference between work and
play, unless we know how to work
and how to play. Some people can
work very hard. but they cannot play:
others can play. but they cannot work.
The life that Is all work or all play
is sure to be failure.
What 10 work to one man ts play to
another. What is play 70 one y work
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

to his neighbor. There is NO need that
people should be of one mind in such
matters. What is really important Is
to understand that We cannot live on
work. that We must have our play.
that the SAVIOUR will pass out Of the
years II We toll too long without In.
corruption.
there y everything to be said for
N Aone's and pupctual. faithful toll,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
oeMeRAL NEWS.

RumOrB from Central America said
Q NlcaraguAn army was marching on
Honduras to overthrow President
Davila's government. The gunboat
Dubuque was sent to Bluefields
The prohibition by the police. in
Difference to Hindu feelings. of Moham.
medan sacrifices of cows. led to seri-
Gus riots at Titteghun. just outside
Calcutta. Troops fired upon the riot
err, several Of whom were killed and
60 seriously injured.
William Sorsby. who killed Post
Once Inspector Charles Fitzgerald at
Clinton, Miss, September 80 last, was
captured near the scene OF the trag-
edy.
The funeral Of Father John Of Cron-
stadt was attended by thousands of
grief-stricken Russians.
Chinese In the Puget Bay region
charge that United States soldiers
have been making brutal and unpro-
voIked attacks on them.
Prof. J. r. 0ordy of New York uni.
yersity and his wife committed sui
eide . few hours after the death Of
their daughter.
Passenger travel across the Atlantic
In the year Of 1908 shows shrinkage
Of nearly 100000 persons as com.
pared with the preceding year
Because he swore around the house,
Lee Marshbanks. living five miles east
Of CatoOsa, Okla, shot and instantly
killed his brother. John.
FOrty.eight bodies were taken from
the colliery 1t Lick Branch. W. Va.
and It was certain that the explosion
killed about 60 men.
Five robbers dynamited the bank a
Wellston, Okla. and after exchanging
many shots with the citizens escaped
With $1,000 No one was hurt
Arthur Trotter. 80 years old. sup
poeedly insane. killed his aged mother
Mr.. Ann Trotter. by beheading hel
With an az and . knife in New York
Eight business buildings in Silver
city. the leading mining camp Of south
ern Idaho, were destroyed by fire and
dynamite, causing . loss Of $4,000.
Al Kaufman Of San Francisco
stopped Jimmy Barry Of Chicago In
the thirty-fifth round Of their sched
uled Aground Aght In Los Angeles.
since August es36. 100000 in gold
has been safely moved from the San
Rrancisco mint to the Denver mint
with . roll Of 81. 200 in his pockets
nth which he intended to return to
CHINA. IN unknown Chinese died Of
efarvation on Southern Pacific train
IN California.
The long war With Yaqui Indians In
,rexico. in which scores have been
killed 1T different times. including
many Americans. has been terminated
Il Q treaty OF peace agreed upon BY
three Indian chiefs and l6s OF their
followers. and the governor Of tha
a1ate Of Sonora. Mexico.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
HoRa,sLe SCENES IN Mgss,nA.
Wounded Soldier Gives Vivid psscrlp.
ton Of the earthquake.

catania.-Earthquake refugees are
pouring into Catania by trains. steam
ers and automobiles. They are half
naked and stupefied with terror and
suffering. Some Of them appear almost
insane from the horrors through which
they have gone. In the beginning they
could only babble "Messina has been
devastated. the city has been annihil-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
THEN AND NOW
Complete Recovery from Coffee Tie.

about nine years ago my daughter
from coffee drinking. was ON the verss
OF nervous prostration." writes L,uis
Vile lady. She was confined for the
most part to her home.
when she attempted a trip down
town she was often brought home in a
cab and would be Frustrated for days
Afterwards.
ION the advice Of her physician she
gave up coffee and tea. drank Postum.
and ate Grape-Nuts for breakfast.
''She liked Postum from the very
beginning and We soon saw improve
ment. To-day she is in perfect health
the mother of FIVE children. all OF
whom are fond of Postum.
"She has recovered. is q member OF
three charity organizations and CLUB
holding an once in each. We give
Postum and Grape-Nuts the credit fo7
her recovery
There's Q Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Baths
Greek. Mich. Read, "The Road =
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever reed the aseve lett-rs rsrs
eoe epSeess feo1 1iese @ sin.e. Is
oPe geooe0ss tPoea 81 tall 81 ~
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

but the play must go along with Il.
Let me testify to the wonderful coug.
age and patience of the great multi.
tude who have little light in their life.
but know how to make the best of that
light.-'Letters on Life" by Claudius
Clear
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
HANDS RAW ANo scALv.
llshsd and Durnsd rerribly-could
Not Move Thumbs Without Flesh
craekins-sissp impossible.
cutieura Soon Cured HE Eczema.

An itching humor covered both nv
hands and got up over my wrists and
even up to the elbows. The itching
and burning were terrible. My hands
got all scaly and when l scratched, the
surface would be covered with Bills.
tiers and then get raw. The eczema
got SO bad that could not move nv
thumbs without deep cracks appearing.
I went to my doctor, but his medicine
could only stop the itching. At night
I suffered 80 fearfully that could not
sleep. could not bear to touch NY
hands with water. This went on for
three months and was fairly worn
out. At last got the Cuticura Rene.
dies and In = month was cured. Wal.
ter H. Cox. 16 Somerset ST., Boston.
Mass. Sept. 25. 1905"
Potter Drug 1 Chem. Corp. solo Props, Boston.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

most six months. but my case seemea
hopeless. The urine passed inyolnn,
tartly. Two months ago / began tai
Ing Doans Kidney Pills and the in.
provement has been wonderful ronr
boxes have done me more good than
oil the doctortng Of seven years. /
gained 30 much that my friends won.
der 1t It,"
Sold by all dealers. SOC box. Fo,.
ter.Milburn Co, Buffalo. N. Y
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

says: In a railroad
collision my kidneys
must have been hur,
as I passed bloody
urine with pain for a
long time after, was
weak and thin and
80 l could not work
Two years after |
went to the hos,
INITIAL
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
aoosevrLr's MESSAGE.
ali. Majesty v'ssorio Emma

"his Majesty vittorio Emman-
uel. Rome:
with all my eountrymen .
am appalled, sy the dreadful ca
Iamity which has befalIen your
country. efser my sinesrest
sympathy. American National
Red Cross hes issued appeals
for contributions for the suffer
ers and notified me that they
will Immediately communicate
with the italian Red Cross.
"Theodore Roosevelt"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
The contr.et.

The elderly bride regarded In the
mirror her wreath Of orange blossoms.
her gown Of ivory satin and of old
valenciennes. her long rope of perfect
pearls.
There's only one trouble about fine
clothes" she murmured. They make
ous's face look so shabby"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
yealous.

Jealous.
Grand Forks.-Mrs. William Green,
colored wife of local confectionery
dealer. crazed by the attentions paid
by her black husband to Mrs. Fred
Sherlock. the half-breed wife of a
white man, called Mrs. Sherlock to
her door and attacked her with a
knife, infiicting wound in Mrs. Sher-
locks chest. The knife struck the
bone directly over the heart She then
slashed Mrs. Sherlock's hand.
After the attack she fed to Grafton
on an Afternoon train. but returned to-
night and was arrested. She gave
bond and her case was continued to
Monday.
Mrs. Green is former resident Of
st. Paul.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
a Lone ojeener.

Miss Louisiana Pletta Of Lowell.
Mass. when once she falls asleep. re.
mains In an unconscious state for
periods varying from one to three
weeks. She suffers no Ill effects from
her lengthy somnolence. and when she
awakes she Is under the impression
that she has slept for emily . SINCE
night.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
one Way 70 Attain Prominence.

Another way to get your name il
the papers," says the Philosopher Of
Folly. "is to send . telegram Of con.
dolencs whenever some famous mas
dies."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
mvar N 4 WRECK.
osldnsys ossiy lnjursd and Health q.
tievsly lmpaifed.

William White. r. r. man, POI Con.
otantine Street. Three Rivers. Mich
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Like IN Army,

Patience-She keeps an army OF do.
mestics. doesn't she?
Patrice-Well. yes; they seem like
an army; they're always fighting
Yonkers Statesman.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Not That srand Of ereaks.s. Food

Not That Brand o. ereakY.st Food.
Waiter" said the guest In non
fashionable hotel. have you table
d'kOte here?"
The waiter considered. Then thu
fever against warning the "do-not-ac'
cept-of-a-substitute warning is issued,
seized upon him.
I'VE haven't any Of that, sir" he
replied. but l can bring you some
eorn.nakes."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
An Nations Offer AID.

The hands Of all the nations have
been extended to Italy in her affliction.
From rulers have come messages of
coincidence and from the people spon.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
a PUZZLE Foa PA.

Tommy-Papa. what did the dead
60 die Of!
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Never Givea NJ.

Il Just had to marry him; he told
me he never gave up anything he
loved
Well. it's good to have . husband
who loves one
Yes. but I have learned that he
loves money. also"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
The Rulina pass,on,

The Late Conner (anxiously) -How
far have they got with the program,
Maj Styme Gan ardent golfer Sew
en- up and two to play.-Halper's
Weekly.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

EARTHQUAKE sceMe IN ITALY.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07


ed States and is organizing several
lodges Of the order in the western part
Of the state. Williston. Minot and
Rugby are already supplied.
Minot Dave Dinnie says he will
have the new 500 depot ready for the
opening ball to be given as benefit
TO the public library fund by the mid.
die Of January.
Wahpeton.-The School of Science
carried OFF the honors In the Globe
Gazetet's subscription contest and
likewise the piano prize
Jamestown. p. Duffy's feed mil!
was burned, involving loss OF 81 ,OOt
and the same day he was taken III
with malady that proved to be small
pox. and he had to eat his Christmas
turkey in the pest house.
Observation-Disclosures Hoch Of q
German hotel south of here admitted
that he was selling booze-and the Of
ficials locked up one of the rooms Of
the hosiery.
Cleveland-Chas. Pendergrast, q
farmer, was badly injured in alighting
from a train while carrying number
of bundles in his arms.
Fargo.-In only ten counties in the
state were new superintendents of
schools elected. In thirty-two coun-
ties the omcials were reelected and in
two others superintendent who had
formerly held the positions some years
ago were chosen.
Fargo.-Many farmers over the state
do not seem posted On the fact that
they must advertise estray cattle they
pick up.
Croshy.-This place had its first DIRE
since the IRE engine was purchased
and the machine worked very satts;
factorily.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-12

time much recovery will be possible.
and 1t should be borne in mind that
no crop was ever very seriously dam
aged by excessive rains. except in the
lowlands, the injury there being often
Offset by the benefit in upland districts
to which is rarely a cause Of more
than temporary disaster. The corn
crop continues exceedingly promising.
and predictions are still being made
for record breaking 3,l6O,O0OOOO
crop. This is the most important
crop of all, not only to our farmers.
but to the railroads. The practical
certainty Of high prices for agricult-
ural products. even should they recedc
from present levels, means another
profitable year to the farmers. 1t
means also heavy traffic for the rail.
roads. and should be beneficial in pro-
viding Al abundance Of feed for the
cattle raiser. The government report
showed much improvement in the con-
dition of wheat, and the output OF
winter wheat is likely to prove larger
in quantity and better in quality than
at one time anticipated. Corn was re.
pOEtcu O.O pOIHtS UcNtSi IMAM 1dSt sSdt
and As better than the ten-year aver
age Winter wheat was Is points bet
ter than a year ago and % points
above the ten year average. while
spring wheat was 90 points higher
than last year and 1.5 points above the
ten year average. We are also sure Of
a big hay crop and good oats crop.
Prices of all farm produce is very high.
In view of the prospects OF good
harvest, it is possible that some recess
sions may be expected during the next
few months. but since no great sur
plus is in sight. it Is quite certain that
the farmers as a class. will enjoy an.
other very profitable year. Last year
the value of agricultural products was
estimated by the department of agri.
culture at Sits 100000 In view Of the
larger yield this year and better prices
it seems fair to assume that our farm
ers will this year realize fully $780,.
100000 of new wealth. sum SO huge
as to almost defy comprehension. This
fact goes far towards explaining the
undertone of strength of the stock
market.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-12
Business Review of The
Past Week BY Henry Clews

Events Of the week were generally of
a favorable nature. Progress is still
the order of the day in industrial cir
cles. and many of our manufacturing
plants are now running at or near the
full capacity. The press Of orders for
railroad and other constructive work
has been so urgent that the steel trade
continues particularly active; the out
put of pig iron during the first half OF
the current year having been 11,OOO.-
OCO tons. compared with 6.9OO.OOO tons
during the same time in 1908. This
does not show a full resumption of old
time activity, the record output for the
first half Of 1907 being 13. 100000 tons;
but the result for the past six months
certainly indicates most gratifying re-
cuperation. The great textile inter-
ests of the country are also in a very
satisfactory condition. Owing to the
extensive curtailment of production
which prevailed last year after the
panic, there are few signs Of oversup.
ply in any direction; in fact scarcity
is the rule. Prices are high, too high
in some particulars. because consump-
ton is being visibly restrained there
by: yet there is general absence of
speculation in the textile trades. and a
large distribution of fabrics is conf
IDENTIFY anticipated during the balance
OF the year. In other departments OF
trade and industry the outlook is also
favorable. Production is rapidly re-
gaining normal proportions; labor is
generally we'll employed. and COM
plants are few. The country contin-
ues. of course, upon a high level basis
and there are no indications of any
early change in this respect. for the
simple reason that, speaking in gen.
eral terms. supply has not yet exceeded
demand: and the inflationary effect Of
cheap money is becoming more and
more evident.
The most important element regard
ing the future is the crop situation.
This too, as a whole. is very promis-
ing. The sharp drop in condition OF
cotton recently reported was surprise
and caused brisk advance in that
staple. Cotton. however, is late
plant; two months still remain before
full maturity Of the crop; during that