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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12

want % c0Al OSS0RSANAe 49, - 80,
rninse. wAlcA. 4 oeoOesly unAsrstood.
win saaI,s ne man Who lives IN the
country to moro effectively take care
Of hinssn ana his possessions. NO
ated objects. such - ! single tree. or
trees in . fled. . hay shed IN the
meadow and, widely separated farm
buildings, are more frequently sub
ject to lightning strokes than groups
of buildings in towns, o, even the tall'
structures in large cities. 5t% Il
Just why this is true Is difficult to
explain, but bearing this mater in
mind, 1t is perfectly plain chat during
thunderstorm, refuge should not be
taken under q tree or in an isolated
building out in the open country.
Farmers at work in the field naturally
make for the nearest shelter during
a thunderstorm. 1t would be far SAT-
er to make for the open field and take
a soaking rather than endanger life
BY getting under tree or in an isolat-
ed barn.
lightning is a discharge Of electri-
city between two electrical bodies.
Sometimes these bodies are two
groups of clouds; sometimes it is
cloud and the eartn. Sometimes it
is a cloud and some object upon the
surface of the earth. The electricity
which makes possible the phenome-
non of lightning probably originates
by the friction of rapidly moving air
on the earth's surface, or by the frict-
ion Of cir currents moving in oppo-
site directions. T.
Furthermore, electricity passes
readily through some substances, as.
for example, q copper wire, such as
is used by telegraph and telephone
companies and electric railways.
While, If it attempts to pass through
other material. as, for example, 4
wood beam, great resistance is en-.
countered, and very frequently the
beam IS shattered and burned.
Electricity accumulates in rain
clouds for the reason that cloud
carries a large amount of moisture,
and this readily takes up or Absorbs
large quantities of electricity. Pass
ing near the surface Of the earth the
positive electric current Of the cloud
attracts the negative electricity Of the
earth, and a very tense electrical
stress 5 set up between the cloud
and building on the earth, now charg-
ed with negative electricity. AS soon
as this electrical stress becomes great
enough to break down the resistance
Of the atmosphere, lightning results,
and the electricity. in passing to the
earth through q poor conductor, such
as Z wooden building, Skaters 1t, and
disaster follows.
A good system Of well-constructed
copper cable lightning rods on such
a building would gradually and silent
ly allow = wasting or flushing Of elec-
trical energy from tho earth and
building into The atmosphere. reduc-
ing the power Of tho cloud, and pre-
venting the great electrical streas ne.
cessary to tho lightning stroke, and
thereby prove tho undodng Of the
lightning. Science teaches u that
lightning rods may be 50 constructed
and applied as to prevent lightning
striking tho building. ..-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE

State of North Dakota,
County of Ward, SIS
In District Court, Eighth Judicial
District.
Monarch Telephone Manufacturing
Company, a corporation, Plaintiff,
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
Increasing the Humus.

Prof Whitney of the bureau of
soils says that humus acts as sponge
in the soil and absorbs toxic poisons
which are given off by the plant roots.
However this may be, the farmer must
add humus to his soils to make them
produce good crops. There are sew
eral ways in which humus is increased
in the soil To make the matter clear
to those who do not understand what
humus is it might be well to state
that humus is the dark-colored mould
left after organic matter or vegetable
matter has decayed Then, in the
light of this explanation, farmers will
understand that any organic matter
turned under and allowed to decay
will form humus. Barnyard manure,
straw, stalks, ETC., the plowing under
of green growing crops, such as clover
cowpeas, rye or any other crop used
generally for green manu-ing, will add
humus to the soil.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

First, by surface water which runs
directly into the we'll, and second, by
barnyard drainage, household slops
and cesspools.
Nearly all of the bacterial life ex-
lists in the upper strata of the soil
Soil ten or II feet below the surface
of the earth>is perfectly sterile, unless
it has within it crevice or opening
so that surface sewage can run down
Therefore, due care should be taken
in digging and constructing a we'll so
that direct contamination will be pre-
vented.
The well itself must be so con-
structed that the impurities cannot
get into it from above or from the
sides. Water should be filtered through
ten to II feet of fine soil. To prevent
the surface pollution water-tight
wall should be built in we'll down
below the water level. This can be
built of hard, burned brick and &C.
mented on the outside. Clay should
be pounded around this.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

upon the sanitary condition of the
barn and house of the dairyman.
Milk frequently has been shown to be
the means of disease distribution.
With the conditions before us it
is absolutely necessary to have good
sewage disposal plant on every farm.
Health cannot be measured by cost,
for small cost should not stand in
the way to any great extent in erect
ing a plant that is effective for this
purpose.
The dairy department of the Kansas
state experiment station has for the
last few years been experimenting on
the different methods of sewage dis
posal, and it is now ready to advocate
a system that is comparatively mex
pensive, and is practical for every
farm; in fact, in some cases it has
proven to be source of great profit
when used for irrigating and fertiliz-
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

ing truck patches and farm crops. It
has furthermore proven to be labor
saving contrivance in the way Of
cleaning COW stables, provided the
stables are properly constructed.
Practical plans for disposing of the
sewage and the methods of arranging
and building the septic tank" are de-
scribed fully in bulletin No. 143, pub
lished by the Kansas state agricul-
tural college, Manhattan, Kan, and
will be sent free to those interested.
Comprehensive illustrations are CIV
en- in detail and these, together with
excellent suggestions as to location Of
farm buildings, make this bulletin Of
great value.
The plan of sewage disposal by use
of the septic tank" will practically
eliminate any pollution of we'll water,
but there are ether conditions to
which due regard must be given to
prevent any contamination Of the
we'll. 1t must be borne in mind that
the well cannot be given too much
care, for it supplies water to creamer-
les, cheese factories, the dairy farm
and the household. Well water is
usually contaminated in two ways:
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
|IMlNG11ES 0C.<kl
IA Mg16uI@1T .Rp

Silk blouses are severe. The sleeves
are fiat, with little or no fullness.
Flat jet ornaments, as well as those
of metal, are frequently used as trim
ming.
The vogue for gilt is now at it's
height and silver trimming is also in
demand.
Tasseled ornaments and fringe vie
with each other for chief favor in
trimming.
Except when the brim is turned
over in front, very little of the hair
is shown.
Some of the new bracelets encircle
the wrist and end in a tiny jeweled
bowknot.
Coats are bit closer than the half
fitting ones of the past season and
skirts are usually plated.
A fetching suit was of canard blue
homespun, with the jacket, sleeves
and hem outlined with a fine band
of skunk fur-which, by the way, is
the leading fur of the season for ev-
cry day wear.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
After-0inner Tricks.

A stunt which is new and amusing
and never fails to make fun, is a trick
in balancing. Have the one who tries
the thing, measure exactly three
times the length of his own foot out
from the wall of the room, then stand
with heels together facing the wall,
then stoop forward until the top of his
head touches the wall. Then place a
light stool or tabouret, about 20 inches
in height, between him and the wall.
The trick is to hold the tabouret off
the floor and at the same time lift
the head from the wall. A woman
generally succeeds in doing this with
comparative ease, but for some reason
the trick is not so easy for man. So
ask woman to do it first, then It Is
very funny to see the man fail.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
A Contest for Matrons.


This unique affair was arranged for
a bride, and was a decided success.
The outside cover of the little booklet
handed to the guests was decorated
with a white pearl button and a
needle and thread, the emblems of
domesticity. Below in letters of gold
were proverbs relating to woman in
the home, such as "She looketh we'll
to the ways of her household" "a
faithful wife is joy to her husband" "
etc.
The questions were answered by
the names of characters famous in
history and fiction:
What faithful wife set herself a never
ending task of weaving while her hus-
band was away at war? Penelope
What couple in childhoods best loved
book were especially congenial regarding
their diet? Jack Spratt and wife.
What well known literary couple werc
never separated for a day during their
married life? The Brownings
What character in Dickens was eternal
ly hopeful, while his wife was eternally
faithful? NHcawber
What man in the Bible lost his wife
through her looking back? Lot
What Romans wife was above sus-
picion? Caesars.
A wife who was noted for her shrew-
lshness? Xantippe.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
Wooden Wedding SUGGESTIONS.

A request comes for suggestions for
a wooden wedding, which is the fifth
anniversary. The invitations may be
written or printed upon birch bark,
or on imitation wood paper, giving the
date of original wedding and the day
and date of proposed celebration For
a table centerpiece a large canoe of
birch bark would be charming filled
with violets or other small flowers;
smaller canoes could be used to hold
salted nuts and as place cards, too,
with the guests name written on the
side in fancy lettering. A wooden
chopping bowl, filled with fruit and
flowers, could be utilized as a center
piece il the canoe is not obtainable.
Little wooden dishes that come for
dolls make fine individual nut or bon
bon holders. Place cards may also be
made from squares of birch bark. If
a carpenter is accessible get him to
make some nice long curly shaviRgs
to use as festoons about the rooms.
For amusement, try a nail-pounding
contest for the girls and a whiting
contest for the men, or let all dress
dolls made from clothespins. Fill
small tub with sawdust and make a
pie" out of which the guests may
draw tiny wooden boxes filled with
wedding cake.
One OF the stunts" at wooden
wedding celebration was to gather the
guests in one room in two long lines.
Lights were extinguished and wooden
articles in common, everyday use
. were passed from hand to hand down
the line. After each one had held and
felt of all the articles. the lights were
turned on. and the one writing out
the most complete list from memory
received a prize.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
DISPOSAL OF DAIRY AND
OTHER FARM SEWAGE
Use of the Septie" Tank Practical and Economical
Method Protecting Supply
By Oscar Err

The health of the public depends
upon cleanliness. Since the dairy
products of the United States stand
first as food, it is essential that they
should be produced under the strictest
sanitary conditions. With this in view
it is our purpose to give a few sug-
gestions as to the proper manner of
disposing of farm sewage from the
cow barn, milkhouse, dairy and from
the dwelling, or any other place that
Is closely situated to the dairy plant.
This matter is of greatest impor-
tance on dairy farms, for if conditions
are kept filthy they very soon breed
diseases which affect not only people
who live on the farm, but consumers
as well, for we now we'll know that
many diseases are transmitted
through milk and other dairy prod
ucts.
The principle underlying the dispos-
al of the sewage on the farm should
be essentially similar to that of the
cities. The proper method of dispos-
ing of the sewage of the farm elimin-
ates a great many dangers which con-
stantly face the farmer. One of the
most serious dangers is contamina-
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
Askina Too Much.

why, Willie" said the teacher, 81
am panied to hear you speak so slight
ingly of your parents. am afraid you
have not been properly instructed con-
corning the respect you should pay to
your elders. That is one of the sad
things about our scheme of civiliZa-
ton. We do not insist strongly enough
on having the children accord to their
parents that Difference and respect
which is so common and so beautiful
in most of the European and oriental
countries. In China and Japan, for in
stance, the children always look up to
their parents as to superior beings. I
am ashamed of you, Willie. You should
have the deepest veneration for your
father and mother"
"Well," Willie sniff1ed, "how's a fell
low goin' to have veneration when his
ma puts on bale of hair every morn
in that she bought at a store and his
pa wears yellow plush hat?"
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

tion of the water supply. If the wa
ter supply on the dairy farm is con-
taminated it will be impossible to pro-
duce sanitary milk, since utensils
washed in impure water will directly
affect the milk. The cesspool, so
common on dairy farms, quite fire.
quently secures a direct connection
with the well, especially if located
near it, and thus contaminates the
water. The health of large communi-
ties of people who draw their food
supply from the country is in a meas
ure dependent upon the healthfulness
of the farming community. In fact,
there is scarcely city child whose
health is not in a degree dependent
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

per and put in lovely pie made in
shape of wedding bell; white satin
ribbon ran to each place. When the
bride pulled her ribbon a spoon bear
ing this jingle was forthcoming:
One spoon for two,
OH what funi
But then, you see,
You two are one.
The rest of the girls each drew a
spoon, and exclaimed as they just
matched the one drawn by the bride
elect that they must all go to her. The
refreshments were a little out of the
ordinary, so I'll tell about them. First,
shrimp salad served in heart-shaped
cases, with coffee and nut sandwiches
mixed with mayonnaise dressing.
Then delicious tutti-fruiti In bell
shaped molds.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Three dainty little dresses are
shown here that can we'll be made up
at home with little cost.
The first is in pale blue soft satin
and chiffon. The empire bodice is
covered with puffed chiffon in front;
the back is of satin plain. The zouave
fronts edged with lace, are connected
in front under a rosette. The zouave
and upper part of sleeves are braided
with narrow Russian braid. The skirt
is gathered to the bodice.
Materials required: Three yards
satin AZ inches wide, one yard chiffon,
two and one-half yards lace.
The center costume is in soft pink
velveteen; the bodice is laid in plaits
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
A TRAIN LOAD OF TOBACCO.
TWenty-four Carloads Purchased for
Lewis Single Binder Cigar

What is probably the biggest lot of
all fancy grade tobacco held by any
factory in the United States has just
been purchased by Frank P. Lewis, of
Peoria, for the manufacture of Lewis
Single Binder Cigars. The lot will
make twenty-four carloads, and is Sc
lected from what is considered by ex.
perts to be the finest crop raised in
many years. The purchase of tobacco
is sufficient to last the factory more
than two years. An extra price was
paid for the selection. Smokers of
Lewis Single Binder Cigars will appre-
ciate this tobacco.
-PeDria Star, January 16, 1909.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
A Spoon Shower.

A young girl who was to marry a
man not blessed with a great store of
this worlds goods was the recipient
of this novel and acceptable shower.
The girls. II in number, contributed
the price of a dozen spoons. Each
one was done separately in tissue pa
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

on lining and is finished at the top
by shaped band that is braided; the
yoke is of piece lace. The skirt is
set in plaits and piped to the bodice.
Materials required: Five yards vel
veteen "a inches wide
For the other dress a soft spotted
silk in white is used; 1t is a princess
with flounces at edge which is headed
by a crosswise strip of silk, gathered
at each edge with narrow outstanding
frill; the same trimming forms point
on the bodice back and front, the
space being filed in with gauged chif.
fon.
Materials required: Six yards silk
% inches wide.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
Free to Our Readers.

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chica-
go, for 4S-page illustrated Eye Book Free
Write all about Your Eye Trouble and
they will advise as to the Proper Appli-
cation of the Murine Eye Remedies in
Your Special Case. Your Druggist will
tell you that Murine Relieves Sore Eyes,
Strengthens Weak Eyes, Doesn't Smart,
Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for SOC. Try
1t in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyelids and Granuation.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
A Measuring Contest.

Ask the guests to state what they
think is the height of mans silk
hat by indicating on the wall the
height. Take a record of each guess,
then bring in hat and see how far
short most of the guesses are. A hat
box candy box may be awarded for a
prize to the one who comes the near
est
MADAME MERRl.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
Sarcastic.

Tam afraid Dulby is putting an en-,
emy into his mouth to steal away his
brains"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne; "and
it's case of petty larceny, at that"
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

This small house is especially well
adapted for fitting fowls for exhibition,
mating extra fine birds for breeding.
separating cockerels and pullets from
each other and for housing valuable
cocks when the breeding season is
over, says the American Agriculturist.
Its size and arrangement permits of
easy handling of the fowls without eff.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
"OH His Feed"

Diner Ito his neighbor after having
three helpings of fish and meat)-Tve
got no appetite tonight.
Neighbor-You hide it very well,
then.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

fort in catching. thus making them
very tame, always desirable feature
in poultry raising. 1t is equally useful
for small focks. especially where two
or more varieties are kept When TT
ting fowls for exhibition. coops may be
placed on the dropping boards. Each
pen is provided with yard of SINE
convenient size.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
Valuable Hen.

Daniel Wedge, railroad conductor
of Streator, Ill. recently sold a White
Orpington hen to a Philadelphia fam
cier for $500.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19
COULDN'T WAIT.

Tailor-I cannot make you a new
suit until you haf paid for your last
one, yet.
Mr.. Nopay-But can't wait so long.
Winter is here and / need something
warm.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

A THRILLING COUGH will become a perma-
nent one unless stopped. Aliens Lung Balsam will
surely stop it, 25c bottle is large enough that
Sold by all druggists, 25c, SOC and 81 90 hotties
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Absence of occupation is not rest;
mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Sometimes mans wisdom is due to
the possession of a clever wife,
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Ouinine Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w
GROVES signatureis on each box. 25c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-09
Some Odd Words.

"Topsy turvy'-when things are
in confusion, they are said to be
topsy turyy, an expression derived
from the way in which turf for fuel
is placed to dry on its being cut.
The surface of the ground is pared
off with the heath growing upon it,
and the heath is turned downward
and left some days in that state
that the earth may get dry before il
is carried away. 1t means, there
fore, really stop side turf way"
"Coxcomb" is a corruption of
cocks comb, which is considered as
an unnecessary part and is always
cut off from game birds and only
suffered to grow on those of the
barnyard breed; hence coxcomb is a
ridiculous fellow, who pays more at
tention to decoration Of bis person
than to the improvement of his
mtnd.
"IIurly burly" denotes confusion
or tumult and is said to owe its ori-
gin to two neighboring families.
Hurleigh and Burleigh, who filled
their part Of the country with con
test of violence.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-09
The Irreparable Loss.

"What has happened to me:''
asked the patient when he had re-
covered from the effects of the
ether.
"You were in a trolley car acci-
dent" said the nurse, "and it has
been found necessary to amputate
your right hand"
lie sank back on the pillow, sob
bing aloud
Cheer up" said the nurse, pat
ting him on the head; you'll soon
learn to get along all right witt
your left hand"
"Oh, it wasn't the loss of tic
hand itself that | was thinking Of,
sighed the victim. "But on tho
forefnger was a string that my wi.l
tied around it to remind me to &C..
something for her this morning, au
now I'll never be able to rememle.
what it was."-Cleyeland Pla.u
Dealer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-09

In Boston on one occasion Ger
tain wonau's club had invited
distinguished English lecturer o.
address the members on ''Dutics o.
the Wife" During the course o.
the lecture the speaker touched
upon the matter of coniugal aiicc-
ton. 'NYe should, ! think" said
she, "inyariabIy greet our husband
with a kiss upon their return home
All Of us no doubt are fully aware
of the principle underlying this wise
rule"
Whereat a stern and elderly wife
in the front row Of seats lifted up
her voice in clear and unmistakable
terms as follows: you're quite
right. It's the surest way to catch
them if they've been drinking.
Lippincotts
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-09
LIGHTNING.
Some Facts About This Mysterious
Force Of Nature.

Lightning is still more or less a
mystery We can initiate it on a
small scale in the laboratory, but its
gigantic manifestations in the sky
and its wonderful vagaries make the
wisest sayants shake their heads.
We know, at any rate, that light
ming is the electric discharge at
high tension between masses oppo-
sitely electrified. Every little parti
Gle of moisture in the air carries a
charge, and when the particles
coalesce in cloud their electricity
collects on the surface until the
tension becomes enormous. If two
clouds are oppositely electrified
they will lombard each other until
equilibrium is established between
them If the opposition is between
the surcharged cloud and an object
on the ground a terrific bolt passing
between the earth and the sky viii
relieve the electric strain without
regard to the well being Of any
creature that stands in the way.
A lightning flash often darts for
miles through the air. 1t begins
with a discharge between two ad-
jacent particles. The next particle
receives the shock and transmits it
to its nearest neighbor, and thus it
rushes on, zigzagging along the line
of least resistance until the unbal-
anced energies are restored to
The way of lightning is
a crooked way when the path is
long, because the distribution of
the electric charges in the clouds is
The positive seeks the
and rushes to its embrace
wherever it finds it.
The eve is not quick enough to
unrayel a lightning stroke, but pho
tography can do it to a certain de-
gree, and photographs prove that
the path of the discharge is waving
line. No discharge occurs until the
tension has reached the breaking
point. e., the point where the re-
sistance of the air can no longer re-
strain the force of the gathering
charge.
What might be called the inner
structure of a lightning stroke is
marvel. Professor Henry proved
that every stroke is an alternating
current, the oscillations occupying
but a few millionths of a second,
while the duration Of the flash may
be a considerable fraction of a sec
ond.-Garrett p. Serviss in New
York American.