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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-04

dies after she had bought five
dollars worth of goods, if v, u
knew it would bring her back
WORTH"
Sure | would" he said.
"What are you doing when
you drop that candy among her
bundles without any charger" |
pursued.
Giving her 'taffy,' he hum
orously replied.
"Now, look here" I insisted,
"what is the trade journal name
for that act?"
''Do you call that advertising?
he asked incredously.
Exactly that, and nothing
else" 2
ooh, l thought you wanted
me to stick my name in the
weekly Enquirer and tell
them | had a full line of prints
ginghams, outing, canned beans
and sauer kraut and paid the
highest price for eggs. | have
been doing that for years and
it don't do a darn bit of good.'
"Your name in the paper
each week has its value to your
business, but it only produces a
general effect. Do not under.
rate that effect either. That
tells everybody you are in bust.
ness, and ready to serve them,
but that is just the beginning
of your advertising campaign
how much do you pay the edi.
tor a month for your double
half column each week?'
"Six dollars a month";" he
said.
"Well, you have forty-fou1
dollars a month left yet to ad
vertise with"
"You have just said that vol
would be willing to give a wo
man q dimes worth of CANDY
on a five dollar purchase if 20,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-04
For Headache, Biliousness
EARLY RiSERS

The Omaha Bee, says: "Now
that the State department is go
ing to look into the case of the
American railroad men impris-
oned in Mexico under the law
which throws into Jail any train
official connected with a wreck,
we may hope that the free and
easy American plan of taking
chances on getting trains thro'
to the next siding will not be
much longer interfered with
across the border"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-04

General James S. Clarkson,
surveyor of the port OF New
York." reports the Sun, "will
return to journalism at the ex-
piration of his term in April
next. He has declined a place
in Washington, that of COM
missioner of pensions or one
equally impairment, as he de-
sires to remain a resident of
New York city,"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-04
Still Chances for CIergymen

Still Chances for Clergymen.
Of.the clergyman's profess
ion it appears to be particularly
true at the present moment
that there is plenty of room at
the top. But the demands of
some of the big metropolitan
churches are excessive. The
pastors must combine with pull
pit power and social graces the
ability to run a department
store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-04

Announcement This Piano and Pop.
ular Voting Contest will be conducted on
strictly honest business principles, With
perfect justice and fairness to all concerned
2-Prlzes The first prize shall be fine
first class piano. OF leading make. valued
at $500. Many other valuable and useful
prizes will be given.
candidates Any young lady. mar
ried or single. in this and adjoining coun-
ties, is eligible for place in the Contest.
The most popular lady is the one who shall
receive the most votes; to her shall be
awarded the beautiful Upright Piano. 9th
er candidates to receive their choice oil
prizes in order, according to their standing
of votes.
l-Tle In Votes Sin case OF ate the value
of the prizes will be equally divided, or a
like prize granted to those tying.
5-Classes Of vetss-The votes are is
sued in coupons of the following denoni-
nations:
New Subscripti MS 500 votes for Sl.0C
Renewal Subscriptions. 500 votes for 81 OG
Back Subscriptions. -. 500 votes for Al o.
Job Pig or Advertising. 200 votes fer SloC
D year Subscriptions. .5,eO votes for $500
Right is reserved toadd additional. classes
OF votes. and other publications. also to
change or modify these rule; and rcsula-
tons as necessity demands
&c ,nera' Instructions Names Of Con-
testants will be printed in order according
90 standing and the amount OF their votes
publish ID regular after fist count is made
During first TO DAYS no candidate will be
permitted tie cast over 5000 Subscription
Votes during any oae week Advertising
Job Printing Merchants or Free Paper
Coupon Votes can be voted in any quaint :
~ and at any time.
Woes willnot be allowed on subscription
al less than regular qr:ce OF the paper.
Votes once deposited in ballot box can
not be transferred to another.
Postnasters and Agents commissions
are 70 be suspended during contest
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-04
0fvEN FINf PE<ILE0
THE MOST POPULAR 70
Nornng O ob@rs Noting
Rules Of the Contest

No Contestant will be allowed to take
more than one OF the Extra Special Prizes
that we may offer from time to time
The publishers are not to tell whom any,
one votes for, except i'll case OF alleged
error or irregularity.
Each contestant is requested to send us
a cabinet size photograph for publication
as soon as convient.
Make up your mind who you want to
vote for, before coming to the office as the
editor will positively not decide the mat
ter for you
Contestants should keep list of their
votes turned in each week, and see that
Publishers verify it.
All Coupons should be placed in envsl-
opes with names of Contestants written
plainly thereon.
Free 20 Vote Coupons will be published
in this paper during first 80 days of con-
test and can be voted without cost for any
contestant
An Awarding Committee of three of the
best business men are To be appointed to
make final count and distribution of pii
yes.
Contest to run not less than 80 DAYS
the date OF closing will he announced
about thirty days in advance.
The Contest shall close at I O'Clock on
the date to he announced later Two
weeks previous to date OF closing, the
Judges are TO take the ballot box. carefully
locked or sealed. TO the Bank announced.
where il will be kept on :. table in front
window during business hours and in the
vault at night. until close OF Contest when
the awarding Committee takes charge and
makes final count,
During the last two weeks all voting
must be done in the locked box at the
bank. II secrecy in voting is desired,
place your cash subscriptions. together
with other Votes a I'D Coupons. in Sealed
Envelopes with name of Contestant on
same. and deposit in Ballot Box Envel
opes and Subscription Blanks will be fur
nished for this purpose. The strict com
pliance With these rules guarantees fair
and SQUARE deal to all cnncerned
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-04

Nos. 40 and 4s Tues. Thurs. and Sat.
Nos. 4e and Al Way Freight
l. r. Pike. Ticket Agent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26

cutting a. canal to Puget Sound by way Of the Salmon Bay at a cost of about s, 500 900.
 One of the large Pennsylvania an- thGacite mining companies has engag- ed in the manufacture of coal dust brlquettes on a large scale finding them an economical fuel
 A steel canal, within a few feet of mile in length, 20 feet wide and 12 deep, has been built to distri bute water In connection with a Nile irrigation project in Egypt.
 The theory of gravitation was ad- vanced by Kepler in 1917, seventy wears before Newton announced his diecov- cry.
 The largest relief map in the world IS on exhibition at London. It repre- sents Uganda and surrounding terri tory to total of 401, ,6S3 square miles and covers 2,079 square feet
 new space and fuel saving cook ing utensil, patented by an Ohio man, be placed within a. single holder. cov- ering but single range opening
 A hentuckian claims to save much tune for brichlayers by his recently patented trowel, which carries a hop per from which the mortar is fed au- tonatically in a smooth. clear stream.
 An Italian army officer claims to nave perfected wave power motor with which he lights his home and de- composes water so as to obtain hydro- gen and oxygen in commercial ouan- titles.
 A new broom has a hollow steel han dle, to be filled with light oil, which filters through a small valve and a wick to the broom corn to hold. dust instead of distributing it about the room.
 Though the principle of the screw propeller was demonstrated in 1881 it was not put into practical use until John C. stevens launched a boat thus drlven on the Hudson river in 1894.
 TNV6 d l@1z 1-sx- been ordered for the Austrian army each consisting of a four-wheeled ye- hicle, drawn by two horses and weigh ing, with equipments. about half a ton.
 A Pennsylvania company has suc- ceeded in coating steel sheets with aluminium at high temperature to be used in building boats for the Govern proof.
 To enable a mechanic to bore holes in ceilings or overhead beams without using a ladder, there was recently pat ented a tool mounted on a shaft the foot of which may be braced against the floor.
 The French Ministry of Agriculture has isued pamphlet which sets forth vegetation and therefore are legally subject to capture and destruction at all seasons.
 A New York man has been granted 1 pdlenl oi d feITlBeratOr 10 be SuS- pended from a window sill. The sides are made of netting, to permit free circulation of air, at the same time keeping out insects. An Arkansas man has patented a medicine chest in which bottles on re- volving trays are brought before the only opening by clockwork so that a person may take only the proper medi- cine at the right time.
 An extension car step. easily ope- rated by a handle, has been Datented by Pennsylvanian to aid persons to leave or enter a ear which stops with the regular steps at an unusual height from the ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
(Continued.l
Copyright. 1908. by Dodd. Mead
 C0 Co

"You see Miss Pelham often enough" said Saunders surlily. The enemy was making a pitcher of lemonade.
 My dear Saunders. you are quite right. I do see Miss Pelham often enough. In my present frame of mind I'd fall desperately in love with her if I saw her oftener." Saunders blinked and glared at him through his pale eyes.
 My wordr' he said. Then he got up abruptly and stalked out of the room. Britt -4ughed immoderately.
 He's a lucky dog" reflected the en- emy. You see, he loves her, Britt-he loves little Miss Pelham. Do you know what that means? It means ev- erything is worth while. Hello! Here he is backl Come in, Saunders. Here's your lemo.
 Saunders was excited. He stopped in the doorway, but looked over his shoulder into the street.
 Come alongp' he exclaimed. They are going up to the chateau-the prin- cess and her party. My word, she's rippingv'
 At the corner they stopped to await the. procession of palanquins and jim rikfshas which had started from the pier. The smart English victoria from the chateau, drawn by Wyckholme's s thoroughbreds, was coming on in ad- vance of the foot brigade. In the rear seat of the victoria sat Lady Depping-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26

Hts helmet come of 1Dfth O rush; ddzed
 smile of recognition, lighted hts face. ham and one who evidently was the princess. Opposite to them sat two older but no less smart looking wo- men.
 "A gala day in Arafat" observed the stubby MT Britt eve are to have the whole party overnight up at the cha teau. Hello! By thunder, old man, she's-she's speaking to your' He turned in astonishment to look at his companion's face.
 The enemy was staring, transfxed, at the young woman in white who sat beside Lady Deppingham- He seemed paralyzed for the moment. Then his helmet came off with a rush; dazed smile of recognition lighted his face. The very pretty young woman in the wide hat ~as leaning forward and smiling at him, a startled, uncertain look in her eyes. Lady Deppingha m was glancing open mouthed from one sfo the other.
 'I must be dreaming" murmured the enemy.
 Britt took him by the arm. "Do you know herr" he asked. The enemy turned upon him with a radiant gleam in his once somber, disconsolate eyes,
 Do you think I'd be grinning at her like a fool if I didn't? Why the dick ems didn't you tell me that it was the Princess Genevra of Rapp-Thorberg who was coming?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE.

1t is said that persons with red hair are the least likely to become bald.
 Twelve cases of cancer in England have been traced to the use of K
 There are 1000 electric lights in the streets of the ancient city of Damas-
 sixty.nine entirely new varieties of roses were shown at a recent French
 An average orange tree produces 2o.- 900 oranges and an average lemon tree 6, 900 lemons.
 The available iron supply of the Uni ted States is estimated at 4,7S5,ooo 900 long tons.
 AmerScan blows and cultivators are turning up the soil in more than 70 countries and colonies.
 Russia is the largest producer of bcrley; Germany is second. and the United States a close third.
 The lucifer .ma.tch was invented in 1899 after many years of experiment. ing by several scientists.
 Italy every year uses 1860 tons Of oeange hlossoms and 1 900 tons of roses In the manufacture of perfumery.
 More than l, ,000. 900 acres of land have been reclaimed from the sea by Hol- land since the sixteenth century. As a general rule roots extend on each side of a tree to a distance equal to the height of the tree itself.
 The tungsten incandescent lamp is the first artificial light by which all colors can be distinguished. sfA Of the worlds production Of gold in the last 400 years nearly one-haf has been produced in the last quarter cen tury-
 Telephone cemmunication between London and Madrid, via Paris, will. it is thought, be established by the end Of this year.
 Abrasion tests of the new aluminium coins with which France is experi- menting show that they wear better than gold or bronze.
 Pennsylvania's anthracite coal out put of approximately 35,250000 tons for the first six months of this year eclip- sed all records.
 small hydroplane capable of skimming the surface of the water at rate of 125 miles an hour.
 German manufacturer has suc- cee1ed in making a satisfactory high speed steel by using powdered ferro- tungsten instead of tungsten metal.
 When organized a city in the year 1900 London covered less than .one- third of a square mile; now it's area Is about IF square miles,
 Honey-making on the Isle of Wight has almost ceased. owing to a peculiar disease that attacks the bees, making them distinclined to work.
 It is universally recognized that the United States leads the world in the practice of dentistry and in the perfec- tion of dental appliances.
 A young PlttSDurS OeaI mute IS nav ing much success with an aeroplane which he invented,t to which the power Is applied by bicycle gearing.
 The soil end climate of F'ormosa have been fousd so we'll adapted to the castor bean that a. company has been formed toe plant 200 acres and erect an oil mill.
 5 American saws of vanadium steel are claimed to cut 400 steel axles without atfention while the best imported saws need grinding after cutting 80 axles.
 Government engineers have reported fa1at Beatfle can be made a seaport by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26


 felt that he was on neutral HI ground with the Princess Ge- @ nevra. His strange connection with the Skaggs will case is easily ex- plained. After leaving Thorberg he went directly to Paris; thence, after ten days, to London, where he hoped to get on as a staff correspondent for one of the big dailies. One day at the Savage club he listened to a recital of the amazing conditions which attend ed the execution of Skaggs' will. He had shot wild game in South Africa with Sir John Brodney, chief coun- selor for the islanders, and when Sir John suddenly proposed that he go out to Japat as the firms representative he leaped at the chance.
 In truth Rasula was more than glad to have the services of an American. He had heard Wyckholme talk of the manner in which civil causes were tried in the United States, and he felt that one Yankee on the scene was worth ten Englishmen at home.
 The good looking MT. Chase, writh- ing under the dread of exposure as an international jackass, welcomed the opportunity to get as far away from civilization as possible. He knew that the Prince Karl story would not lie dormant, but he could not banish the fair face of the Princess Geneyra from his thoughts during the long voyage,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
Gro be Continued.)

French chemists have succeeded in obtaining gluten as a by-product Of corn which may be used as food or in sizing. ! A sarcophagus of the fourth century, containing two intact human bodies and many sarticles of archa eological interest recently was unearthed at the site Of a. drydock in course of construe- ton at Tartano. Italy. There are 4,700 registered dentists in Great Britain, beside from 10000 to 2,00O practitioners who have not pass ed the required examination and are forbidden by law to use the name of dentist or dental surgeon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
CHAPTER XI.
CHASE PERFORMS A MIRACLE.

EV1OLLINGSWO CHASE now IHI felt that he was on neutral HI ground with the Princess Ge- G nevra His strange connection
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-30
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ARRANGING PRICE OF HORSE
Farmer, Who ls tho Greatest Con.
sumner, Fixes Value Of Animals,
Instead Of Shipper.

The agricultural use of horses shows
liberal increase annually. The order
of commercial trade has been reversed
In the past decade, says TIC Drovers'
journal. Only "a few years ago the
great wholesale markets established
prices, but today the value of horses
Is appraised by farmers, who are the
greatest consumers. If the farmer
needs q horse he outbds the country
shipper, and the animal gees to take
its place in operating farm ma
chinery, instead of use in the city team.
ing industry. Shippers find them
selves competing against the farmer
for Industrial chunks where farmers
formerly competed with each other to
sell their surplus to country shippers.
It is no longer the sales at wholesale
markets that establish prices, but rath-
or what the farmer, the great cen
sumner OF horses, bids for the animal
for personal use.
There is marvellous agricultural de-
velopment in progress in the north
western states and the Canadian north
west, that has wonderfully increased
the demand for horses for farm work.
Dollar wheat and 7O-cent corn and 9TH
or agricultural products correspond
ingly advanced in price have revolu-
tionized husbandry and stimulated the
breaking up of vast areas of virgin
soil, as well as encouraging more sci.
entific farming in old agricultural dis
tricts. This expansion Of agriculture
and the great profits realized from hus-
bandry have broadened the demand
for horses for farm use. A new era
has dawned on the farm, where horses
and machinery do the bulk of the work
In tilling the soil and producing the an
nual crops. The farmer is master of
the situation, as the profits Of his
Profession justify him in paying a high.
er price for horses than 10 possible
for the city consumer. who 4 score Of
years ago established the commercial
value Of horses. The prosperity Of
the farmer 10 Of vital importance to
the horse industry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-30
SpIit-Loo Drag.

town how long would it take to throw
q shovelful or two of dirt into these
public nuisances? It would save you
and your neighbor many jerk and
Jolt. to say nothing of the wear and
tear on horses, harness and vehicles.
Same way with the approaches to
nine out Of every ten bridges you
bump over while driving to town.
Patch those treacherous holes ia the
bridges. too. A horses leg is easily
broken In one of these wicked-looking
holes.
Make it rule to stop the team and
throw at least dozen rocks and peb
bles out of the track into the ditch
every time you drive to town. You
get mighty tired Of the jerking and
tolting they give you. They also
knock out your wagon and buggy tires
more than most men think.
A diagram and illustration Of a
split-los grader is given herewith for
the benefit Of those interested in the
construction and maintenance of good
roads. Nobody knows better than the
farmer what a valuable asset to
community 4 good road 10.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-30

two box stalls. also q sx1o-foot feed
room. The hay loft will hold hay for
seven or eight horses for quite q
while. The structure Is 26x32 feet
square, ~ feet to the caves and 26 to
the peak. The hay loft is filled through
the large door shown In the gable and
feeding is done from above, through
chutes, one for each stall. However,
hole may be left over driveway, for
dropping hay down If you desire. The
driveway is ample in size for gather.
Ing the manure, and for hauling in
straw and bedding. The interior ar
rangement, makes 1t very easy to care
for and feed the stock, also to keep
the building clean. The walls are
covered with 6-inch drop siding, and
the roof with any of the prepared
roofing felts. The ventilator is 3x5
feet square, and feet high.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-30
PROMOTE GOOD ROAD MAKING
Nobody Knows Better Than Farmer
What Valuable Asset to Com
n1unity Good Read Is.

Good roads are simply result Of
thorough drainage, and keeping the
surface of the roadbed smooth and
we'll packed. So keep all drain bitches
open, and the read drag moving.
Nothing comes SO nearly filling all the
requirements for maintaining a per-
feet roadbed as the simple drag.
Fill up all low places, and work the
dirt toward the center of the road.
Cut or trim all hedges bordering the
highway, that the good effect of sun
and wind may be applied. Do your
full share Of improving the road and
try to persuade your neighber that
he should do the same, and the most
gratifying results are certain.
As in most everything, it's the little
items that combine to promote good
road making. If there are some short,
deep ruts between your place and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-30
FARM AND GARDEN NoTEo.

How about the ground you're going
to SOW with alfalfa this fall?
1t Is better to SOW rutabaga turnips
In rows than broadcast
Apple culture in Texas should be
developed more assiduously.
Rotation must be practiced in the
garden or truck field to obtain the
BEST results.
Black Winter or Spanish radishes
should be sown In August or Septem.
Der with turnips.
He who lets the weeds 20 to seed
this month 10 storing up for himself
Infinite trouble next year.
It has been saio that weeds are the
devils flower" Certain it 10 that they
play the mischief with Z crop.
For best results in the vineyard
plenty Of water IL necessary. During
the hot season sub.irrigation 10 ad.
visable.
A fall crop Of potatoes will be found
profitable, II the grower has kept his
land in good filth during the summer.
The eighth annual convention of the
National Nut Growers association
will be held at Albany. Ca, October
II, II and II, 1893.
All Ascaying cabbage should be dug
up and destroyed. Black rot and other
fungus diseases and insect pests will
thus b held back.
Al rubbish should be removed from
Ne garden before It 10 plowed. Ds-
:btis u any Soft u iSnaSgias aaA =,
togoDeoe Wtoh oalt1vatis0.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-30
POULTRY YARD NoTES.

Buttsrmilk ranks next to skim MIX
n feeding value.
Feed the hens plenty Of good, bullv
nutritious food made up Of egg mate
rails or fat forming materials, dspenl-
emit on whether you wish them to LAP
or to prepare them for market, ut
avoid drugs.
Wood ashes should not be thrown
into the poultry yard. It will bleach
out and injurs the shanks and toes q
the fowls, and it is q waste Of sooa
fsrtilizing material that ought to -
on the garden.
A clean poultry house puts money
into the farmers or poultry raisor'e
pocket.
Chickens are fond Of sour milk, snA
It Is good for them.
No matter how much people nay
sheer you can make good money with
poultry at present prices for eggs aDA
fowls. II you do not the fault 70 ~
your own.