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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23
sunreme Court. Changes.


In his choice of a new chief justice
for the supreme court of the United
States President Taft has not permit.
ted party considerations to influence
him. Associate Justice White, raised
to the chief justiceship, is a Democrat
appointed to the bench by President
by the president for associate JUSTICE
ships Willis Van Devanter of Wyo-
ming is a Republican and Joseph r.
Lamar of Georgia is a Democrat. The
supreme court now consists of six Re-
%publicans and three Democrats.
Chief Justice White, who was con-
firmed Immediately by the senate, is
the first ex-Confederate to occupy that
exalted position. Several soldiers of
the ~Confederacy have sat on the SUI
preme bench. Justice Lurton, a Dem
ocrat, also appointed by President
Taft, fought in the southern army.
Moreover, he was captured and was
confined in a northern p~enitentiary as
a prisoner of war.
Nothing could indicate how thor
oughly the old %Sectionalism is wiped
out than these appointments to the
highest judicial tribunal Of the land.
The supreme court is not and should
not be in any sense a partisan body.
TO the credit of its members now and
heretofore it may be said that this
court in nearly if not quite all in
stances has risen above partisan or
sectional feeling and handed down its
decisions from that higher plane OF
justice which the constitution and the
people expect it to occupy. 1t is in
deed an august tribunal, and it has
won the worlds respect notwithstand-
ing adverse criticism from some quar-
tiers in America as to some of it's rul-
ings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

We happen to notice that the towns
which have good, live, up-and doing
commercial clubs did not fare as badly
in the recent census returns as did those
towns where the people let the town run
itself and everybody worked for their
own individual interests. Many towns
simply die of s%tagnatlon. They fail to
create a ripple in the world, and peo-
pie do not care to move into a town Of
that kind, and do not like to invest their
money in a town that is sleeping
silently sleeping. Langdon has always
been classed as n of the liveliest on
the map. Let US all get together and
make it extraordinarily from now ON.
We are working for own interests
when WI are trying to advance the in
terssts Of the town In which VIC live.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Editor Boyd of the Hannah Moon was
unable to hold in any longer and last
week told the Calvin Times scribe that he
had exceeded the speed limit and was
liable to impeachment-same as Judge
Cowan. The ferocity of "Fighting Joe"
Hynds of Calvin, and the patronizing air
of superior knowledge of one of the ex-
Representatives, of the Eighteenth Dis
trict is as good as a moving picture show
any old day ir the week. Sic EN-!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23
PRIZE ON SEED GRAIN
Substantial Prizes. Offered by o.. Barnes
to Encourage Growing of Corn,
Glover and Alfalfa

A big impetus will undoubtedly be
given to the growing of corn, alfalfa and
clover by prizes that are being offered
by interested business firms in North
Dakota. 0. j. Barnes company of this
city has announced an interesting
list of prizes that are offered with a
view to encouraging the raising not only
of corn but of clover and alfalfa as we'll.
The corn prizes offered by Mr.. Barnes
will be awarded both at the state fair
this summer and at the mid-winter fair
next winter. One hundred dollars in
special prizes are to be offered for the
state fair including 1925 cash for the best
10 ears Of Red Dent corn. any variety:
s25 for the best 10 oars of Yellow Dent,
any variety; S25 for the best 10 ears of
White Dent corn, any variety; S25 for
the best 10 ears of Flint corn, any varie-
ty. The prizes and conditions for the
mid-winter fair exhibits are the same.
The corn is to be grown in the present
crop season in the northern half of
North Dakota and Polk county, Min
nesota, from seed planted during the
present crop season, the award to be
made on the crop stand during the crop
season of 1912, at which time different
fields entered in the contest will be
Inspected by a competent judge. Each
exhibited it to be marked with date of
of planting and maturing.
MI. Barnes also offers $4,000 cash
for the best field of 10 acres or more of
clover grown without irrigation in the
northern half of North Dakota or Polk
county, Minnesota. from seed planted
during the present corr season, the
award to be made on the crop stand
during the crop season of 1912, at which
time different fields entered in the con-
test will be inspected by a competent
judge. A prize of 500 is also offered
for the best stand of alfalfa under SINH
lar conditions, with the exception that
the stand is to be inspected and award
given from the condition the crop is in
during the season of 1913. The Gem
mercial club will be asked to appoint a
competent Judge.
One of the primary purposes of the
competition is to encourage diversified
farming and with the exception of a
provision against irrigation no limita-
lions as to cropping methods are pre-
scribed.-Grand Forks Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

The time of the year has arrived when
every paper in the state will start a
campaign for a general clean up of the
debris that has collected IN the streets
and alleys of the various cities and
towns. The DEMOCRAT wishes to Join
with the rest of the publications. There
is every god reason for the annual
spring cleanup. Debris and rubbish
which gathers in the winter will do no
harm during the cold weather, but soon
as the warm rays of the summer sun
search out the garbage pile all the
disease germs take on life and are
thrown out to the surrounding neighbor.
hood This and the unslghtliness of
the heaps of old tin cans and other
rubbish make good reasons for a little
extra work on the clean up basis in the
spring. During the past year Langdon
has gained an enviable reputation as a
city beautiful, and there should be and is
enough pride among the citizens to
make even a better representation this
year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

An ideal city for persons of moder-
ate means is to be laid out near New
York city by the Sage foundation,
The ideal city will not consist merely
of lawns and plumbing and pavements
and the Other material things of life
multiplied and refined, In the ideal
city there will be neither %backbiting
nor mud singing. Frail mankind will
wear the binders Of charity, and the
village gossip will go muzzled, and
there will be neither church feud mol
spite fence. Such a city will consist
of men and women rather than OF
houses and lots, but it is only fair to
say that it can be developed most east
ly under perfect housing conditions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23
CERTAIN RESULTS.
Many Langdon Citizen Knows How
Certain They Are.

Nothing uncertain about the work of
Doan's Kidney Pills in Langdon. There
is plenty of positive proof of this in the
testimony of citizens. Such evidence
should convince the most skeptical
doubter. Read the following state
ment:
G. Orion, Main ST., Langdon, N. OAK,
says: " I was troubled by a steady ache
just over my kidneys. If | lay in one
position long, the trouble was more
noticeable. 1t was also difficult for me
to stoop or lift. I knew that these
troubles were caused by disordered
kidneys for their secretions we're too
frequent in passage. On hearing Doan's
Kidney Pills highly spoken of, I was
induced to try them and I was glad to
find prompt and positive relief. After
taking the contents of four boxes, this
pain in my back and other SYMPTOMS OF
my trouble entirely disappeared. A few
weeks ago. when / again had need of a
kidney medicine, I took Doan's Kidney
PILE and the results were just as salts.
factory as before"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents
Foster-MilburD Co, Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the .name--D oan's-and
take no other. 3&
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23
Our Ninety-three MILL. ons.

Well, we are a big country! We are
big in territory and in population.
There are 93,402,151 of us, intending
the Alaskans, the Porto Ricans and
the Hawaiians, and if we include the
Philippines, Guam. our Samoan Sec
ton and the Panama canal zone there
are 101 100000, according to the COM
pleted reports of the census bureau.
The figures of the thirteenth census
as compared with those of the twelfth
and preceding censuses show that new
er before has any nation grown so
rapidly in population. Leaving out
Alaska and all the island possessions,
the population Of the United States
proper is shown to be 91,972,26G. 1t
seems only a few years since we talked
Of "our 70,OOO,OOO." We have now
about thirty times as many people as
we had when the republic was estab-
lished. About every twenty-five years
we have doubled our population on the
average. In the language of free
America, that is going some.
Much of the more recent increase
has been due to immigration. Much
of the immigration has been undesira-
BILE. Yet a very considerable part of
it has added to the good citizenship of
the country. And, after all, it is good
citizens that make a nation great rath-
er than mere numbers Of human be-
ings. If we measure by numbers
alone, then China and Russia are far
greater nations than the United States.
There are several American institu-
tons which have helped to bring our
citizenship up to a high standard, and
chief of these is our public school sys-
TEN. We have fewer illiterates in
proportion to population than any 9th
er nation. knowledge is power, and
it is the common school education that
has made this nation q world power
not to be despised-but, on the other
hand, to be admired and ~imitated-by
all the other nations of the world.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Democracy is gaming a tirmer hold on
the people in North Dakota as we'll as in
other states of the Union and for the
same reason. The democrats are show
ing that their motto, Equal rights for
all; special privileges to none," really
means something and that if given an
opportunity they will put their ideas in
practice. 1t begins to look as though
the day was at hand when common PEG.
pie will refuse to be herded into line at
the polls to vote for the special interests.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Very variable winds these March days.
Among the indications noted is the Han
nah Moons endorsement of Gov Burke's
attitude on legislative enactment and his
expressed disapproval of Taft and Roose-
velt's views on reciprocity. 1t takes an
ex-politician to feel the public pulse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

The per capita of wealth of the United
States as based upon the new census
figures is $34.43. Under the census of
1900 it was computed by the treasury
department at $3.50. According to the
latest estimate the total estimate of
money in circulation is S3,2l1,550.
1876, al against s3,125, 575,72 q year ago
The increase is reported by the coinage
of gold.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

If our statistical memory serves, the
fatalities of the spanish-American wal
on the American side in the naval
branch of the service were about one
sixteenth the number of men killed
while hunting during the present sea.
son. Grim visaged war on the bound.
ing billow is q safe pastime compared
with taking a little turn in the mort,
woods after deer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

1t isn't too soon to begin planning how
to make the Cavalier county fair of 1911
the biggest fair in history. 1t is a
county fair that can be made into a
real booster of agricultural interests.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

An appendicitis" party is announc-
ed. The exact nature of the function
must be conjectured. Ordinarily an
appendicitis party Ia ono where the
chief guest gets tho cut direct.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Statistics show that the beginners
are, the chief recipients of injuries on
the football field. The unbreakable
survive for the big games and are
then used by the experts to prove that
football is splendid exercise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

II suffered habitually from constipa-
patton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels so Sthat they
have been regular eve since" A. ~
Davis, grocer, Sulpher Springs, Texas.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

From the discovery of skeletons in
California it would appear that men
were one" like monkeys and wore
horns. Yet the race has not pro-
crossed so far. Wall street bulls still
make monkeys of themselves-and
other people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23
NEED OF PARTY ORGANIZATION

The democratic party today has many
achievements to celebrate. Its future
seems bright, and success in the next
national election is certain if the party
continues to be a united, militant force.
For many years the democratic party
has stood for the very progressive poll
cies which u republican friends are
now boldly advocating. Recent victories
for democratic reforms have given US
democratic governors, United States
senators, legislatures, congressman and
thousands of county and state officials.
In the recent campaign the part that
the National Democratic League of
Clubs, the various state leagues and
declarations of clubs and local organi.
cations took can not be overestimated.
A systematic campaign was conducted
by them and they did very effective
work. In some states there was a
change of fully fifty per cent in the vote.
due to the influence of these organiza-
lions, while in other states the results OF
the election, in many instances, are
attributed to their efforts. The league
has come to stay. 1t is a potent factor
and powerful influence for democratic
success. There should be a democratic
club in every precinct in the country.
The late Governor John A. johnson of
Minnesota said:
democratic defeat is due to lack of
organization in the democratic party,
and republican success to unity of
organization in republican ranks"
In the last campaign the democratic
forces we're organized and united. De-
mocratic clubs were organized every
where. These clubs, acting with the
various state leagues and declarations
League of Clubs, conducted a systematic
campaign: did Very effective work, with
notable results. You know about what
has been accomplished. 1t demonstrates
what can be done through organized
and united effort. The progressive
Young men of the country are taking an
a"tlve part in these organizations.
The story of Maine is simply the story
Of what took place in other states,
notably New Jersey, which gave Presi-
dent Taft over $1,000 two years ago, and
elected Woodrow Wilson as governor
last year by nearly $4,000. Who can
refute the statement that the progress,
sive young men and the New Jersey
federation of democratic clubs did not
do valiant service in the last campaign.
It was the same everywhere. In order
to win in the next national election the
democratic party must be organized.
Now is the time to undertake the organi-
cation of democratic clubs. Eleventh
hour organizations of the "mushroom
variety" are all right and do good work,
but victories are not the result of chance
they are the result of organization, OF
careful planning of thorough equip.
ment and of concerted action! The
National Democratic League of Clubs
and the federated state leagues invite
you and all the progressive young men
of the country to join its ranks now.
The legue is practically a young mans
organization. 1t appeals to them fol
support, and it relies on them to helE
carry out its plans-whatever victories
or rewards follow will be theirs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

The Munich Herald is and always has
been a home town booster and urges
every resident to start in right now
on improvements of material and lasting
beneft-something to beautify and be
proud of. Cooperate and organize a
civic league. That's the idea.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Uncle Sam is still rich enough to
give us all Il farm, ever if the dis
tributiOn should be confined to Alas
ka's 52O.SS4 square miles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23
To Township Officers

Secure your bond from the Northern
Trust Go. The township boad, has au-
thority under the law, if they see fit to
pay for your bond.
T. E. BURKE, Agent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23
After May LIST Uncle Same will draw
the color line IN tea, the new pure food
law becoming operative that date.

Nero fiddled while Rome burned.
Taft plays golf while preparations are
being made to invade Mexico to sustain
a wretched despotism.-Fargo News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

The Milton Globes new editor, Carl
S. lverson onght to be in high good
humor over the big run of 10000 i'm
pressions turned out in the job depart,
ment of his print shop last week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

The latest rule of etiquette is that
engaged couples must show no signs
Of affection in the presence of others.
Why make them seem like married
folks so soon?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

II"waii's population declined until
the American flag went up to stay.
The present total of the islands, 191,-
900, an increase of 37,00S, or 1928 per
cent, proves that even in the mid-Pa-
cific step has been caught TO the music
of the Union.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Cold weather should turn the mind
Of the man who is comfortably situat-
ed to til" uncomfortable poor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Hcartless ~dressmakcrS may Danish
the waist line from woman's form di-
vine, but cntcrprising men will find il
and put it back.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Having so many things to speak Of
in his message. President Taft forgot
to advise congress to do it's Christmas
shopping early,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Even in dealiEg with conservation of
the forests, log rolling must be
avoided.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

"Champ, Champ, Champ, the Boys
are Marching" How would that do for
for a campaign song in 19l2?-Cando
Democrat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

A full line of township blanks always
on hand at the DEMOCRAT office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-23

Here is Il spicy letter from "Stenog-
rapher," which is intended. of course.
for men only: .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09

THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY
OF Birth of Mary Lyon, Founder Of Mt
HoIyoke Seminary.

South Hadlcy, Mass. Nov. S.--Dis-
nificd and impressive ceremonies were
held in Mary Lyon chapel today, in
observance of Founders day. and fit
ting tribute was paid to the memory
of the woman who founded Mount
Holyoke Seminary. - years ago.
The procession entered the chapel in
ST yeral sections. the chief marshal
being Miss Louise y Wallace. associ-
ate professor of Zoology. The Seniors.
in academic caps and gowns. were
narshailed by Edith NJ. White of
Springfield. president of the Students
League. and L. jeanette Simmons of
Reckland, Me.
Faculty and trustees followed with
Miss Mary Emma Wooley. president
of the college. The speaker of the day
was President William II. p. Faunce
OF Brown University. During the ex-
|ercises there Were4Iselections by the
vested choir Of 2o0 voices.
President Faunce spoke on "Educa-
tional Problems ofaToday." He esaid
i'll part;
All over our land today great de-
bate is proceeding in which the claims
o. cultural and vocational training
are warmly urged. While our great
cities are plunginG into experiments
with vocational schools and many SUI
lperintendents are pouring ridicule up
OF the older schools, our educational
thinkers are looking on with regret,
knowing that a separation between
cultural and vocational schools means
a sterilization of society such as
Germany approves but America has
never been able to tolerate.
The vocation of educated men and
women is to be worthy members of
the social order, guides, leaders and
helpers Of humanity The student
needs chiefly not formal drill, not sim
ply rehearsal or what he is to do lat
or. but Intellectual apprenticeship,
contact with larger personality, a
broader sympathy, a keener insight, a
Sturdicr character than his own. liz
needs to acquire right habits, right
me thods aud right appropriations.
The world is held back from pro-
gress. not by bad men. but by good
snicn tllat have stopped growing. 10
secure as teachers the natural leaders
Of our generation aud supply them
with materials for constant growth is
10 shape tho civilization IF the flu
tufe."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
opportunitv of Lifetime Tonight.

If you want to be entertained,
amused. stirred and thrilled By one
who has been pronounced b. leading
critics and ackuVT icd3cd by even pro-
hiieal opponents To he the finest ora
tor n the land: ii yea wish 10 listen
to a man ef sterling principles wlio is
pre- baby the most eloquent public
.spepk.r etrr heard IA Augusta, tlt'tt
opportunity 8ill b. tHofded I'll this
evening hg l,cariil% tioS. ltaeif6 iee-
t,if. u, tits ft;tif,
THE Gi,f aat CIV Ito Il ~ aan IS
IS 0fa IT ~. Ij,ree lighe..f n,id fe.-
tuners IL Tic aited .;t1te' uxfi'tua
why he IL t.l''ea he3f7t in = eitv of
itltls size Tia@ ulss n,,fs mak.s f'.t
'Ittttt.t. ensa.,eiiioi,is. nad ihsse are
ancer.iv sou;.iit fni - tho expansive
.iyteuin courses in the large centers.
IN fact. to sectiret this noted lccttrrer
fur tits seas6ii's Atigusta ThousaHa
+ b5llar Entertainment Course II was
necessary to sign a contract over
eigii, uiJnths ago.
ii the press OF all tie cities where
Gdt. liocli has l,tteltd are e be be
liaved Susfist3i HAS q great treat IN
stbre tits evening rhe Kfif,sas CITY
STIR says, III IL fascinating to see
how Gov. Hocii lights UP and expands
when lie gets on Ills feet and begins
to talk. HIS face beams with aniina-
ton. His voice reaches far and ia
thoroughly pleasing More than all,
he has something to say. Fits audi
ences are charmed WITH lus nfatchicss
cloouence. His lecture is logic. poet
ry. religion and patriotism ali IN one.
Although the large advance sac
shows flat the Governor VIII be
greeted by one Of the most nasni-
ficent lecture audiences ever assem- :
bed in Augusta, thanks to the large
size Of City Hall there are a consul
cradle number of desirable % anc .
cent reserved seats still unsoid. These
can be obtained during the day 81
Bnrns'. Augusta and Whittier s, HAT
lowell, or at the hall this evening.
From all points on tile electric foaa
EXTRA cars will be run to and from the
lecture,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
Scandinavian Christmas.

The Christmas season lTinsS anoui
an interesting migration of Americans
10 the Scandinavian countries. II Is
an evidence of the prosperity Of tue
scandinavian people IN America as
well as their love for the old folks III
tic fatherlaud that thousands should
each year make this holiday. Tile
demahd for passage for this aol-
idaY season is so considerable
Giat It Christmas excursion has
been arranged by the Hamburg Ancr-
lean line to accommodate this traffic
Through tickets may be procured t.
carry the tourist to Hamburg and
thence 10 Denmark, Sweden and Nor
way. including all hotel expenses,
meals. aud railway tickets. thus doing
away With the Inconvenience of ordi-
nary travel.
The love Of the fatherland is obvi-
uusB very strong in all classes since
it is found necessary to offer sdcll ac=
calpmodations by the first. second and
third cabins. II is possible to leave
New York as late as Dec. L and spead
the Christmas holidays in Scandina-
via without undue HURRY,