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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
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FOR RENT few houses
Enquire Frank f. Funk. LIST Natl.
Bank
College of Law. University of
North Dakota, Strong faculty Of
able lawyers. Good library Fall
term opens Sept. 2lst. For in
formation address. College Of
Law. Grand Forks. N. D.
Pink Pain Tablets-Dr. Shops
stop Headache, womanly pains,
any pain. anywhere, in 20 minutes
sure. Formula on the Csc. box.
Ask your druggist or doctor about
this formula its fine. G. G..
Forbes.
The Tribune contest was closed
yesterday and Miss Martha john
son came out third best. She will
get a fine $500 piano for her work
which she has certainly earned.
Postmaster Woodwork won the
first prize, or the automobile.
The hunters were rather disap-
pointed in the amount of game
bagged OH Tuesday. No party
brought back the limit. Messrs
Fleming, Hanson and II. Wahl
got 25 chickens one day and that
was about the hest report brought
in.
A clever. popular Candy Cold
Cure tablet-called Preventics-
is being dispensed hy druggists
everywhere. In a few hours, Pre-
ventics are said to break any cold
- completely. And Preventics,
being so safe and t%oothsome, are
very fine for children. No Qui-
nine, no laxative, nothing harsh
MOI sickening. Box of 48-25c.
Sold by G. G.. Forbes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
PERspEoriyE OF P1ANK DRAa.

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tiles. Still, in order to have good
roads the farmers must see to It that
they are kept in good condition. To
accomplish this there are numerous
devices, some satisfactory, some other
wise a 2b,ss.
One that has been tried out; In the
Dakotas and that has created talk
in the western agricultural districts
Is known as the king drag" The &C.
companying cuts, the one. showing a
plank drag, the other a split log drag.
will give an idea Of the Device
The drag is made Of heavy plank or
a split log. AS shown in the picture,
these are attached three feet apart
and dragged diagonally along the road.
In this way they do the good work of
a road scraper without its faults.
They do not plow. as the road ma
chine often does. but scrape and level.
Roads are ruined by leaving ruts and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Value Of Humus.

Hunus in the soil has seldom been
taken at its full worth, The mission
which It fulhlls IL second In impor-
lance only to that which 10 fulfilled by
the presence Of plant food III the soil.
Hulnus is helpful in keeping soil In,
proper mechanical balance. In binding
SOILS that r much prone to blow. IN
Increasing the power ofsssoilSs - abb,
sorb and hold moisture.
When the humus Is exhausted ii u
soil its mechanical condition suffers.
It becomes more. impacted, Less easily;
aerated and less easily penetrated ~.
the roots Of plants. Some soilSse6 light,
as to lift with the wind can be. kept:
from blowing, at least In as.great meas:
ure. BY simply keeping them stored
with grass, roots OF other vegetable!
matter buried ID the soil. The increase
In the power Of soils 70 hold moisture
b very great when well stored with.
humus. When commercial ffelltiltxsrs
are sown on land they vii flilsto re-
spond properly unless thu uni lsSsup.
piled with humus..s / n
Such being the caSe, eveye6oEt
should be made 70 store the land With;
humus. It would BE- posgiblg 10 havs
an excess Of humus. but M practice
this seldom happens. Hulnnssmay -
put into. the soil In the forIn8 clover
roots. OF grass roots. of bptdsdscatchI
crops and barnyards snnAnutses
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Hudson River In Books.

HudS0naRiver In Books.
The noble Hudson river lives In the
folklore Of the people to a greater g
tent perhaps than any other stream
associated with the early settlements
Of America. But renders Of today who
look for treatment in literature Of the
Hudson as 1t is or as 1t was in the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
and the early half Of the nineteenth
century will turn from the pages Of the
poet and novelist, also of the essayist,
unsatisied. Irving introduced local
color into his tales. yet only skinned
the surface Of legendary remains, for
the people Of the valley in his day and
for a century before were ingenious
and interchangeable story tellers. Fen
imore Cooper utilized the vastness
and the prominence Of the Hudson in
his Indian stories, not, however, in a
way to distinctly localize its features
and make it a classic trail. Drake
purposely laid the scene Of 1.-THE Gull
pritsFay" in the Highlands. Then his
fancy cut loose from "Cronest". en-
vironment az from all other realities
in the elaboration Of the scheme.
George William Curtis, Theodore
Winthrop and John Burroughs, among
moderns, have taken the Hudson or
events turning upon. IT. for themes,
Burroughs III a descriptive essay. Cur
tis in Lotus Eating and Winthrop
in Edwin Brothertoft." a historical
novel treating Of actual places. milf
tary deeds and characters of the lower
Hudson .dsring the Revolution. His
tory has much to do with the Hudson.
especially in colonial days. During the
Revolution the British tried to close
it and cut New England OF from the
middle and southern; colonies. Wash
ington crossed the Hudson to battle
and as a sequel to defeat in battle.
The blot put upon its banks by the
treason of Benedict Arnold is fully
Offset by Mad Anthony" Wayne's
brilliant deed at Stony Point. The
river has been the highway Of interna-
tional travel and commerce, but scenic
ally It may be. like Niagara. a subject
too huge for romantic fancy to- encom-
pass and control. 90
xLEE-.UE
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

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Shops Cough remedy. And it
is so thoroughly harmless, that DR..
Shoop tells mothers to use moth
ing else, even for very young ba-
bies. The wholesome green leaves
and tender stems of a lung healing
mountain shrub give the curative
properties to DR.. Shops Cough
Remedy. 1t Gains the cough, and
heals the sensitive bronchial men,
cranes. No opium, no chloroform,
nothing harsh used to injure or
suppress. Demand DR.. Shoop's.
Accept no other. Sold by G. G..
Forbes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Card Of Thanks.

To all that by their presence at
the funeral service in the Swedish
Baptist church Of Coal Harbor
and their partaking in the process
sion to the cemetery showed their
and sympathy to us in
cur sorrow of the loss of a dear
wife and mother. We hereby wish
to bring our most hearty thanks.
Mr.. Olof Nilsson and Children.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
UNCLE SANS NEW MELON.

pslleaey From Roumania Which will
Be drown Here.
The department OF agriculture IL al.
ways alert for something new, and the
diplomatic and consular officers Of the
United States have special orders to be
on the lookout for new fruits and
vegetables.
So well have these orders been car
ried out that many new and strange
fruits and vegetables have found their
way to the tables Of the American,
housekeeper.
One Of the latest and best things in
this line has been the Introduction into
the United States Of the Roumanian
watermelon. This was the result Of a
deal consummated by the late minister
to Roumania. Horace G. Knowles.
When MI. Knowles found this melon
growing among the foothills Of Car
pathia he realized. that it would be
just the thing to serve individually in
America. and instead Of hotels scrv-
ing huge slices Of watermelon It would
be possible to serve a whole uncut
watermelon of the Roumanian variety.
equal in every waZ.to the best Georgia
melon.
The new melon has a thin skin, and
the meat, which is less 1brous than
the American melon, .is both yellow
and red in color, The favor is deli
cate and delicious, but the chief char
acteristic Of the fruit is its size, which
is about that Of a good sized grape
fruit or shaddock.
After a Thorough test by the argicul-
tural department., which found that
the Roumanian melon could be success
fully grown wherever q own melons
would grow, and having been assured
Of its royal reception by the American
public. Mr.. Knowles was anxious to
repay the gift. He had noticed that
corn in -Roumania was one Of the chief
articles of agriculture. but that sweet
corn was unknown. Accordingly he
obtained a quantity Of seed, hired sev
eral plots Of ground and instructed the
Roumanians In its culture.
The result was SO successful and the
corn so thoroughly enjoyed that the
king called Mr.. Knowles to q private
audience and thanked him for making
1t possible for the Roumanian people
to gain this delicacy.
This melon has received such a well
come and 80 great has been the de-
mand for 1t that two large hotels in
New York and Philadelphia have
agreed to take all that a be grown.
in the United States during the next
year. and It Is their intention to fea-
ture them on their menus.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

The way the old boys and sifls are
winning athletic prizes must make the
younger generation Of contestants
wish 'tchloroform at sixty" were .
statutory condition instead Of merely
an Osler theory.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Hint. For Stock owner,.

Hints For Stock Owners
Shear the sheep early.
Dip the sheep immediately after
shearing and again in about three
weeks to destroy eggs and all tickff
that may have escaped at the. drst dig
ping.
The lambs should be dipped at the
same time, for when the ewes are
shorn the ticks flock on to the lambs.
DO not leave them out in the spring
rains.
When a COW is a little of never. put
her milk in with the rest. = -
Apply the Babcock test and. be guild
ed by its teaching. and thou shalt have
gold both to spend and to'fend.
If the young pigs should show signs
of looseness Of the bowels, shut of. all
feed to the SOW but dry oats for a day
or two. and the trouble will usually
disappear.
Blind tie hogs that have the habit
Of eating chickens by hanging a strip
Of tin four inches by eight inches in
size from their ears. This will. stop
them when almost everything else mas
failed.
The newborn colt must have milk
during the first half hour Of its life or
the chances are that 1t will die.
See that the colt is strong enough to
start the milk. If It is not. help 1t.
The first milk is necessary. as It
causes the bowels to move naturally.
If there is any serious constipation.
give. a little castor oil or give injec-
lions Of soap and warm water.
Keep the mare quiet and feed care
fully for a week. or ten days. when
she may be turned in pasture. but only
for q short time at first. 't.
II the mare does not have milk
enough. cows milk may be given to
help out. but 1t must be done with
common sense.
Very rich milk should not be used.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Electrical Propulsion.

Electrical Propulsion.
The projected electridcation Of an
entire division Of a great railroad, 40
miles In all. as recently announced by
Mr.. Hartman. indicates that a new
era in railway propulsion may be at
hand. .Sanguine minds have long been
prophesying that the displacement Of
steam locomotives BY. electric motors
was at hand: But the experimental
stage dragged However, electricity
has.madei good IN special work. FOL. In
Stance. fQrs short distance suburban
traffic and for heavy loads on steep
grades
: The cost Of. Identification is enor.
nous judging from the estimate for
the, Hartman project-$13.0oO.O0 900 for
40 miles Of road. But the outlay
necessary to prepare the same stretch
Of road to handle Its traffic. satisfac-
torily with steam u estimated at $780,
100000. and It wonld take four times
% long TO put ii. the steam improve
ments8aS to install electricity. Eiec-
trincation means more trains over the
present tracks because Of greater
speedassitIp moving and. 4. Y increase q of
profitable tonnage due to the cutting.
ont Of the heavy steam engine or en-
gines from every freight train. Tho
results Of this experiment on the
Southern Pacific VIII be to enlighten
other roads which have peculiar trafnc
problems to solve.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

I. New York proposes to establish a
farm colony In which all tranops
caught In the state win be made to
work. Why not also pass bills to.
make ali pigs h!y like sparrows O all
ROSTERS whistle Yankee Doodle?''
The one would be NJ more impossible
than the other.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Farm ans
Garden
COUNTRY ROAD DRAG.

Practical Device Which Has Been
Tried With Success
Good country roads In this growing
country have become a necessity. The
era Of getting stuck in the mud" in
the lanes and being compelled to take
rails from a fence to pry out the
wagon. has passed out In most local.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

As between the predicted fifty cent
butter or dry bread, most people will
give Rockefeller's "petrol' the benefit
of a doubt at least once. ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Amount. Of Grain For Cattle.

t sE-L ~
Amount Of Grain For Cattle.
The difference in practice between
the amounts Of grain that + fed to
cattle that are being fattened Is very
great.
The following rules will be found Of
some service to those who { feed
ing: First. aim to feed coarse foods to
the greatest extent possible consistent
with good increase. AZ they are the
cheaper foods; second. feed enough con-
centrates to make the fattening rea-
sonably rapid In order to save IN the
food Of maintenance: third, when
the droppings show that the food Is
not being well digested BY the. offensive
odor that. comes from them the grain.
should be reduced; fourth. when the
animal gets on feed the grain should!
be at once cut down or the trouble IS
iUkely. to get worse. At such times cons
dimental food may aid In bringing the
sBtOmach back into tone.
aEHA IWN LA MEf aHL1 49, ry AtEE 81.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

Many 4 railroad gould electrify the
community that supports It by e%lectri,
Tying its transportation service, and
that without extra cos.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
IRON and the New Tariff.

Iron and the New Tariff.
According to the Iron Trade Review,
the effect of the new tariff upon the
iron and steel trade Of the country is
already in process of test. This au-
thority states that the aggregate i'm
portations Of iron and steel have not
materially changed in the last four
years, and the reports. for. the last. 1s.
cal year. ended June. 80 show that the
proportion was maintained in the face
Of the uncertainty as to the new rate.
These importations have amounted to
100000 tons annually; yer GO per
cent coming from Cuba.
1t was predicted that lower rates
would increase importations from
Cuba, and the Review says that do
nestle buyers are at present keenly In.
terested in foreign; markets. Prices
equivalent to and :on some classes Of
finished steel slightly below those Of
the home makers have recently been
quoted. However, the question Of de
livery to meet the 'broadened consump.
ton Of the country at. large is more
vexing just now than the tariff change.
A prospective car shortage and an. ac-
tual labor shortage in some regions
tend to show that the industry adapts
itself quickly to tariff conditions, be-
cause the people must have the goods.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

It's a pity when sick ones drug
the stomach or stimulate the heart
and kidneys. That is all wrong!
A weak stomach, means weak sto-
mach nerves, always. And this is
also true of the heart and kidneys.
The weak nerves are instead cry
ing out for help. This explains
why DR.. Shops restorative is
promptly helping stomach, heart
and kidney ailments. The restor-
alive reaches out for the actual
cause of these ailments-the fail
ing "inside nerves." Anyway test
the restorative 4S hours. It won't
cure so soon as that, but you will
surely know that help is coming.
Sold by G. G. Forbes,
A pleasing, good, high grade,
truly favored, amber colored cup
of coffee can be had-and without
the real coffee danger, or damage
to healthvby simply using DR..
Shops new substitute. called
-'health Coffee" Pure, wholesome
toasted cereals, malt, nuts, etc.
make DR.. Shops health coffee
both healthful and satisfying. No
20 to 80 minutes tedious boiling.
~..Made in a minute" says DR..
Shoop. If served as coffee, it's
taste will even trick an expert.
Test it and see. All grocers.
WANTED.-32os acres near
Washb1rn or Underwood,
wilt pay not loss than half
cash, Il must be q bargain.
Write kleln'o Land Agency,
Wa0hburn, u. Oak.
Tickling OF dry Coughs will
quickly loosen when using DR..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Land For Sale.

N. W. ], Sec. IL, TIP. 145, R. SO,
county. Every foot fer
tile. Price $4,000. -"
Alice r. Sim,
5ll5 w. Moutrose Ave-,
Chicago, I'LL.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

The way Walter Wellman sticks to
It, spitzbergen will be taking on airs
as an established summer resort.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
VIEW OF SPLIT LOG DRAG.

rough places for the water to stand.
If these are leveled this water drains
OF and the road dries. The.'King
drag" has proved very useful in many
sections where farmers use 1t regular
" to keep the surface of the road
smooth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

IN studying the monetary problem
President Taft IS right abreast with
about t.steenr millions nj Of his fellow
citizens. & ~; 4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

Victory in war often turns on the
biggest mud puddles.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
acom. Into tn. Garden"

acoms Into the Garden"
Weeds are sly about %confessing their
ancestry. In youth they have the
charm Of freshness and promise de-
MED many fragrant flowers. and it is
only when gt;rripped 70 the earth with
roots or iron and ready to set their
progeny iii delectable grounds that
they show their true colors.
It is a puzzle how to tell friends
from enemies. flowers from weeds. An
observing eye. long about the business.
may be gifted with an instinct and
power to detect at once what promises
to be candytuft. what grass. what mas
turtium, what rue. or plantain. or pop
py. or %dandelion, and far into the spe-
cies losing themselves in the disguise
Of similarity so"
By taking the garden seriously there
Is variety enough to ehliven the days.
A package of lawn grass seed on a
well prepared lawn will in time
arouse all the emotions latent in the
human character. According to well!
laid plans and promises. 1t should be
clover and lawn grass. An English
friend persuaded the introduction Of a
pinch Of daisy seed. and at the hour
Of the first wedding a tender heart
suggested that no lawn was perfect
without dandelion gold.
One who would write a book with
many pictures on the distinguishing
traits Of first sprouts should be re-
warded with the privilege Of making
many editions to follow the first
sweeping sales. Plants have curious
ways Of. beginning life. Those that
start out ~rosettes become tall and
spindling later: those that send forth
threads develop woody stems.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

Hartman came back to enjoy tho
comforts Of home, the one thing En-
ropeans don't barter for American
gold.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
Weston showed up at San Francisco
i've days late. and a well regulated
automobile could do almost 10 good %
that
With all. its changes our climate
seems 10th to let 60 Of the element Of
uncertainty.

When it's too hot for your comfort
In the shade simply reflect that YOU
don't have to staysin the shade. 81,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

4 aeaMillion: Dollar Gates sees a .whirl-
wind of prosperity coming The yer
7age manlwiil be thankful for any old
wind II II VIII stay ingthet steady quar-
aknn 4Yssns. 49, SEAaH9 80 49, IsnEs .N&R. - I
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

Abdul Hamid just escaped broken
neck a. the hands Of the Young Turks,
but is said to be dying Of a broken
heart as q result Of their thoughtful
attentions: sSs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

Just like some men to say that the
announcement Of a Husbands show
reminds them Of 4 long felt want
right at home.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

The newest 'Just Is good butter q
said to be 4 good keeper. Dealers
Will be likely TO ind this out from the
dfst invoice. ! &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

The "player-piano" is enough to
make some folks sorry they ever
knocked the piano player.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

Edwin Markhain's westward ho'
movement probably signifies q desire
To hoe mp with the country
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

II bread goes way mp butter win
Ave to climb. too. q mir getttng q T.
nsthe spread.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

Uncle Sans four new submarines,
costing 9 round s2.00o.0o0. ought 70 -
ttsimpiy out of sight
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10
OF THE CONDITION OF TIKI
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

llllOl NHllVklNU, UnlVA
OF WAsHBURN, N. D..
Dakota, st the close Of business on
Sept l. iS"' RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. ..........$ lA,587 80
U s. bonds to secure circulation !. 5000 %;
Bonds, securities. etc .......... 1880 81
Banking house, furniture and FIX
Due from Nationais banks mot ie. ''-' y
Due sslf from as STATE banks and bankers, '''''' .
trust companies, 4 savings banks 45S IS.
Due from approved reserve agents. S9,915 IS
Checks and other cash items ...... 3,8l7 e
notes of other national banks .... 5000 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels
fsss5is, a.ss.: i i;sSS g 1880 30 90 9,
Redemption fund with q. 8. treas
urer Is per cent Of circulstion) :: 1.2so %
s2sl,55s Is
ss s!SSfs! i fssa pal! paid i i,::: s s;sss g
ss sas ssfi ssBsf fl note; -sst:t,adiia. :: .s;sss g
Due to other national banks ....... $685. SO
Due to state and private banks and
Dividends Hiiaeds unpaid o'' Is % %
Individual deposit subject to check 1l6,578 S.
Demand certificates of deposit -. 9,306 81
Time. certificates Of deposit ........ 67,207 05
Cashiers checks outstanding ....... 3,547 80
State Fl ffSs orth Dakota. county Il as1s ssa,s g: Is
bank. do solemnly swear that the above state.
ment is true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief. F. q. Funk, Cashier,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9Th day Of Sept, 1909.
K: Klein. Notary Public.
Mclean county, North Dakota, !.
My commission expires June Is, 1914.
C~orrect-Attest:
Theo. j. Haugeberg, I
George L. Robinson,
Aug. e. johnson.
Directors;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

pixies peak or bust!!" sometimes
turns out pixies peak and busted!"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-09-10

OF w ASHBURN, N. 70. . ~
at Washburn, N. D., in the State of North
Dakota, at the close of business on
Sent, 1, 1909, ~