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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
Cows Profitable

Does it pay to keep COWS? Does
it pay to ship cream? These are
questions that are often asked and
have been SO many times answered
in the affirmative by the agricult.
uraI authorities that i: seems need
less to reiterate over and over
again. However. practical demon
stratlon by local people add much
to convince those still skeptically
inclined toward believing the fact,
aud to assist in fnrthering this
paying feature the following facts
have been obtained and are here
given:
John Bender. prosperous farm.
er living northwest Of our city. on
the 18th of June began milking
five COWS. and to satisfy himself
about the paying part of the pro.
position. he kept the receipts for
the cream he shipped from the All.
imals. The receipts have been
secured and added and they totaI
the tidy sum of S2ll.OS up to No.
ember Ia, just five months. In ad.
dition to these cream receipts
there has been the supplies for the
family taken from the milk pro
duced besides more than tina
much received from butter mark.
eted. making a total value pro
duced from the five COWS i'm the
neighborhood of $500. Waving
all but the cream receipts, there il
still a cash income of $40 PIE
month. Does it pay? To those
who are interested in prospecting
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
New Abstract Company

Article Of incorporation have
been filed with the secretary of
state for a new abstract company
in Washburn. Mclean County
Abstract and Title company will
be the name under which the new
company will prosper. The CAPT.
tai stock is $1,000, officers are 10
seph Mann, Geo. Battey Jr., Ad-
olph Wacker. All are good bust
ness men Of the city and they will
no doubt do we'll.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
News &&

1t is reported that MIR. and Mrs.
Theo. Taylor of Garrison have
gone to Devils Lake To reside.
MIR. Taylor will manage store in
that city.
When you have IL cold get a bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy. 1t will soon fix you up all
right and Will ward off any tend
enry toward pneumonia. This
remedy contains no opium or 9TH
er narcotic and may be given as
confidently to il baby as to an
adult. Sold by all dealers.
When your feet are wet and
cold, and your body chilled through
and through from exposure. take Il
big dose of ChambcrIain's Cough
Remedy. bathe your feet in hot
water before going to bed, and
you are almost certain to ward off
a severe cold. For sale by all
dealers.
MIR. and Mrs. w. l.. Nuessle gave
a dinner party last Friday to the
alumni members of the State Uni
versity who reside near here. The
invited guests were DIR. and Mrs.
Ray. DIR. and Mrs. Robinson, Gar
! rison: Geo. M. Robinson Colehar-
Dor: MIR. and Mrs. j. E. Williams,
Turtle Lake: J f.. Davis.
Goodrich: Mr.. aud Mrs. Simon
Jahr. Wilton: MIR. aud Mrs. &
Olgeirson and. Miss Kirk Prof
Babcork of the University "a the
guest OF honor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
New School Laws Published

A popular edition Of the new
school laws has just been pub
lishel by w. e.. Croker Of Lisbon,
n. OAK, and d copy of the same
can be had by sending % cents to
your county superintendent. 1926
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
Treasurer's Notice to.
Taxpayers for
1911

urer 81 the County q Mclean, State 81 Noltt,
that the rates of %taxation aud the amounts
raised for each specific purpose for the year
1911 are correctly stated in the folloXing, table? ~,
levied on each dollar of taxable property in
each city, village, township and school district
of said cOunty:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
Graham Biscuits.

Graham Biscuits.
. One and one-half cupfuls of graham
-four. one-half cupful of white flour.
one tablespoonful OF brown sugar. one
jcgg. teaspoonfui each of salt and
soda. Wet with thin. sour cream
'Rol.. one-half inch thick. Bake slow
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
To Keep Gas stoves poIished.

To Keep Gas Stoves Polished.
TO keep sheet-tron gas stoves pok
,ished and looking nice. go over them
occasionally with some heavy oil. pre-
ferably l%ubricating or black oil. ap-
plying with a soft cloth. This will last
twice as long as any blackening or
polish. Be careful to avoid oils con.
tanning coal oil.-National Magazine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
The Best Kind Of Family Reading

For your home. where the right
influence counts for SO much
choose the reading that quickens
the pulse, that tells Of deeds Of
daring, that takes the reader into
strange parts Of the world. and yet,
With all It's power to entertain, de-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
Commissioners Proceedings
CONTINUED from Page ~

(COntlnueu IRON IdSe -
abatement of real estate tax OF
Jacob Miller was granted.
On motion the application of
Chas ChaIsma. for abatement OF
taxes, was not granted.
On motion the bill of Bismarck
Tribune for $2O35 was allowed at
$17.95.
On motion the following bills
were allowed.
Walker Bros Il Hardy
stationery ~ IS
Walker Bros. a. Hardy.
omnibus ~ 90
Bismarck Tribune Co..
blanks Ii So
F L Mackey, com and mi
leage 23 20
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15

we're allowed.
Walker Bros 4 Hardy
stationery. " 3o
Walker Bros. Il Hardy.
omnibus ........... " w
Bismarck Tribune Co..
blanks III 90
F L Mackey, com and mi
leage 23 20
On motion the Board adjourned
to meet at 2 o'clock p. m,
Afternoon Session
Board met pursuant to adjourn
n,ent: All members present.
Chairman Wright introduced
the following resolution, and it
was adopted: All members of
Board voting aye.
Resolution
Whereas. i'm the opinion of the
members OF the Board of County
Commissioners, the present method
OF indiscriminate purchasing of
supplies for the several county
offices. is not to the best interest
of the county.
Therefor be it resolved by the
Board of County Commissioners
of Mclean county. that the county
auditor be. and he hereby is in
structed to advertise in the official
papers Of Mclean County, and
also in the Bismarck Tribune. the
Fargo Forum. and in the Min
neupolis Tribune. of Minneapolis.
Minnesota. in three issues of each
said papers for bids for furnishing
comfy supplies for the year. 1912
That said notice shall call for bids
for furnishing supplies IT'S per
specifications and lists now on file
in the office of the county auditor
of Mclean county. North Dakota.
and further to give notice that all
bids so received will be opened
and passed upon by the said Board
at their regular January meeting,
to be held in the court house in
the city Of Washburn. n. ID. Jan.
3rd 1912.
Signed
ID G Wright. Chairman
Louis Bergquist. Comm
T l. Mackey. Comm
On motion the County Auditor
was instructed to write the state
examiner and have all county Of
fees checked up.
On motion Board adjourned to
meet Dec. 7th.. at 9 o'clock. Il. m.
December eth. 1911
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment: All members present.
On motion the following bills
were allowed.
North Dakota feeble mind
ed institute. care Mary
swanson ...... Id ~
Lamb, witness and mileage
insane 10 -
A j Italian. witness aud
mileage, insane .....j l6 8
ID G Wright, com and nil
lcdSC ~ "
Louis Bergquist, com and
mileage II 8
On motion the Board adjonrne'
to meet December 18th. 1911, a
5 o'clock y. III.
D. C. Wright, Chairman
Attest: T E Thompson,
County Auditor.
The Best Kind Of Family Reading
III For your home. where the rigt
influence counts for SO muc
choose the reading that quicken
arho nnlan that tolls IF dends I
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-15
no. 1897
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
WASHBURN, n.

OF WASHBURN, N. u.
at WaShburn. n. d.. in the State of North
Dakota. at the close of business on
Dec.5 5, 1911.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
WORKS WITHOUT FAITH
Faith Came After the Works Had
Laid the Foundation.

while a coffee drinker | was a SUI
ferer from Indigestion and intensely
painful nervous headaches,fro child
hood. (Tea contains caffeine-the
same drug found in coffee)
Seven years ago my health gave
out entirely. I grew so weak that
the exertion of walking, if only few
feet. made it necessary for me to lie
down. My friends thought l was
marked for onsumption-weak, thin
and pale.
81 realized the danger I was in and
tried faithfully to get relief from med
icines. TILL at last, after having en-
ployed all kinds of drugs, the doctor
acknowledged that he did not believe
It was in his power to cure me.
"While in this condition friend In
duced me to quit coffee and try Pos
tum. and | did so without the least
hone that 1t would do me any good.
7 did not like 1t at first, but when it
was properly. made I found Postum
was a most delicious and refreshing
beverage. I am especially fond of it
served at dinner ice-cold, with cream
"Jrra,xaSoah's time I began to i'm
proves acSh a few weeks my indi-
gestion ceased to trouble me, and my
headache stopped entirely. I am SO
perfectly well now that I do not look
like the same person, and I have SO
gained in flesh that I am is pounds
heavier than ever before. s.,
"This is what Postum has done fol
me. still use it and shall always dc
So" Name given by Postum Co., Bat
tie Creek, Mich.
"There's a reason" and it is ex
plained in the little book, "The Road
to Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A ne"
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
NO ARMY POST FOR MISSISSIPPI

Jackon, Miss, Dec. 15.-The report
of Secretary of War Stimson in which
il is declared that the present policy
of distributing the small standing
army at numerous forts throughout
the country is taken 10 mean that op-
position will be manifested from that
quarter to the movement to secure an
army post in Mississippi.
This, at least, is the Interpretation
given to the declaration of the secre.
tary of our local military authorities
and causes them tc practically aban
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
THE MISTLETOE.

The cold north wind is bowling,
The creaking rafters round,
The brown leaves whirl in terror,
Before the chilling sound.
But I've no time to heed it,
Its song so melancholy,
Since in my firelit chamber
You hang the cleaning holly.
The freight streams about you,
Perched high upon a chair,
Lights up your dainty figure,
And shines upon your hair.
Let winter freeze and buffet!
Let north winds howl and blow!
Give me kiss, my dearie,
Beneath the mistletoe!
There may be wiser fellows,
Than l, and richer, too,
But somehow, dear, doubt it,
Whenever l look at you!
Sweet one, with heart of sunshine,
Though skies be gray or blue!
Thank God who gave the holly,
The mistletoe and you!
Exchange.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
PRORIPS ARE AFTER
WILSON'S SCALP
Demand Dismissal of Secretary of
Agriculture Brewery
Affiliations.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The dismis-
sal of Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson
from the cabinet because he partici-
pated in the brewers congress at
Chicago as honorary president recent
ly, was demanded here today at the
National Anti-Saloon League conven-
ton, which likewise went on record
as opposed to the reinstatement of
the army canteen.
The resolutions passed, the conven-
ton laid emphasis on the adoption Of
legislation to prevent the sale of Ii
quor in prohibition territory, protest
ed against the government sale of
confiscated liquor in territory which
has become prohibition, favored Fed
eral prohibition in the Hawaiian Is
lands, and condemned the system OF
raising money for schools in Alaska
through the liquor traffic.
The following officers were elected
to serve two years: President, Bish
op Luther V. Wilson; vice presidents
Bishop T. T. Matthews, Rev. Fathel
James McLeary, Rev. David J. Bur
rell, Rev. w. B. Crumpton Judg,
Charles A. Pollock Rev. Washington
GLADDEN., Rev. William L. McEwan
Rev. J. G. Barr, Bishop P. G. MORT
son, Bishop Samuel P. speng, Rev
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

don hope Of getting an army post or
mobilization camp located in this state,
For the past three years Vicksburg
and Jackson have cherished hopes of
securing a permanent regular army
post, and at least one of these cities
has received assurance from high Of
fetal quarters that its claims would
oe fa,orably considered, in case any
'ow posts we're authorized.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
DROPPING ASLEEP.

Tho Way Mother Nature Charms Away
Our Consciousness.
How do we go to sleep? How does
Mother Nature charm away our con-
sciousness? First Of all she throws
her spell on those centers of our bodies
that preside over the muscular sys-
tenn. causing one group Of muscles
after another gradually to collapse.
Thereafter various powers Of mind
succumb in regular order. First we
lose attention and Judgment. then
memory goes, and imagination wan
ders away in reveries of its own.
Ideas of time and space cease to con-
troll thought as gentle sleep, the nurse
of our life. draws nearer. Then comes
the turn of the special senses. begin
ming with sight Eyelids close. and
eyeballs turn upward and inward. as
II to shut out all light, the pupils con-
tracing more and more as siumber
steals over us.
The turn of the ears comes: tho pow
e. Of hearing fades away. The heart
beats and breath Is drawn moreAand
more slowly. The heart beats from
ten to twenty times less frequently
each minute. or 5000 times less during
the night. while breathing is not only
slower but much more shollow than
during waking hours. Temperature
falls by perhaps degrees. and the
body loses three times less heat than
when awake. And so at last sleep
covers a man all over-sleep that shuts
up sorrows eye.-London Express.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
Reported Assassination Of
King George, Erroneous

cident. Reports of a fire in the Del
hi Durbar camp have been grossly en-
agerated and disaffection among a
small section of Indian natives has
been brought prominently to public
notice in certain newspapers. ON
cials in the India office could not ac-
count for the rumor. They had no
intimation Of an accident of any kind
and declared the fire, which occurred
last night in tent close to that Of the
king, was of slight importance and
purely accidental.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

white crepe de chine, with fringe.
Miss Ella Seaman wore a handsome
gown of black chiffon over taffeta, with
lace trimmings.
There was a large number of guests
who enjoyed the delightful hospitality
and many beautiful pieces of silver
and cut glass were among the gifts
received.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
i 4 i
SOCIAL CALENDAR.
Saturday..

Saturday.
Afternoon: Sowania Club; hostess
es. Misses Anna and Jane Fuller; 3
o'clock.
4 1. !.
Messrs. ]. w. and Milton Rodgers
will spend Christmas with their pa
rents in Shubuta.
I. + +
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Hayden, the
latter formerly Miss Matte Cotton,
are located with Mrs. Gormley, on
Short Bay street.
I. !. +
Miss Mary Adams, of Atlanta, Ga,
arrived Thursday Afternoon to spend
some time with her grandmother,
Mrs. E. ]. Waller, on Main street.
X .t.t
Among the out-of-town guests at
the shower and reception given the
Elks Thursday night were Messrs'
Frank Barton and Gus Anderson, OF
Richton.
!. + i
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Wilson, on Main
street, will have as their guests dur
ing the Christmas holidays, the lat
ter's, ter, Miss Eliza Gresham, OF
Dura who is expected to arrive
next week.
i. -
The Mothers Club of the Froebel
Kind orten will meet wednesday
afternoon Dec. 20, instead of Saturday
of this week The meeting will be
held with Mrs. R. X. Smith, on New
man street.
+ :.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Keithly and lit
tie daughter, Dorothy, of Crystal
Springs, will be among the holiday
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

London, Dec. 15.-Vague rumor that
King George had been assassinated at
Delhi, India, spread like wild-fire
through London this morning. No
body knew where 1t originated but it
created an intense excitement. This
was allayed only on receipt Of dis
patch from Delhi timed Just before
noon which simply announced the
carrying out Of the Royal program
and not mentioning any untoward in
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

Robert Coyle Rev. ]. H. o. Smith;
general superintendent, Rev. P. A.
Benedict; secretary, S. E. Nicholson:
treasurer, Foster Copeland.
The delegates gave a dinner tonight
at which a number of addresses We're
made.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

You have no doubt blamed the peo-
pie of Johnston for their failure to
heed the warning of a rotten dam. Is
there no unheeded warning in your
ears at the present moment?
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

A milliner says that every woman
who tries on a hat in her store, says
by way of preparation: my hair
isn't fixed right"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
ULTIMATUM ISSUED TO
UNRULY MOROS.
(cy associated Press.)

Manila, p I.,Dec. 15.-An ultimatum
has been issued in the island of Jolo
by General Pershing, ordering the
Moros, who have been creating SO
much disorder recently and who suf-
fered several deaths yesterday, to de-
liver up all arms by Saturday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

Sometimes a man who has been to
hell, and looked all around, doesn't
like it, and breaks out; but woman
can't do it.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

When you go back 10 your old home
after an absence of ten or fifteen
years, don't expect people to be glad
to see you; after people haven't seen
a man for zen or fifteen years, they
don't care much if they never see him
again.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
Ghrtatntaa mtnr
ann malttntH
Wonderful Man.

Wonderful Man.
Dscem-Ginks had the most wonder
full control of his features Of any man
I ever knew.
Burr understand he was o mar
vel.
Decem-He was. Why, rye even
seen that man look pleased when he
saw what his vito had bought him
for Christmas.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

1t is hard to convince student in
college that he will later encounter
lot of problems more difficult than
algebra and geometry.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

A man whistles for the same reason
that he uses tobacco; he learned the
habit as a boy, and can't quit.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

If you are industrious, tell the
truth. and keep your record clean, you
will some day get paid for it. You
may not receive your reward tomor-
row, or next week, but some day, in
some way or other, you will be re-
warded.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
Once Enough.

Christmas comes but once a year."
said the CHEEKY citizen.
mo use in its coming twice a year."
said the morose person. Must give
a man a chance to save a little money
before he can spend i'll"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
RAMSEY & COMPANY.
LEADING UNDERTAKES.
PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE.
TO THE LADIES.

Mrs. L. Polk would like to have the
Ladies interested in manicuring, mas
sage or hair dressing to meet her at
Mrs. EIIerbe's Millinery ParIors, to-
morrow, Saturday, Dec. is.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
Too Late,

Highwayman-Haltl Your money or
your lifel
Victim-It's no go, stranger. My
wife's in the same line Of business al
ways at Christmas time, and she's just
finished with me.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
In Advance.

Mrs. Skinflint-Oh, Johni Mary.
the parlor maid, has just swallowed a
quarter! What ever shall we do?
Old Skinflint-Do? Well, l suppose
we'd better let her keep it. She'd
have expected Christmas present,
anyhow!
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
Two Kinds.

There are friends and Christmas
tree friends. The latter take all the
presents they can get and present
you with beautiful boughs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

In country town, man must be-
have as well as in heaven, if he hopes
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

:. !. . :. :. !. :: :. !: :. = !. I. :. :. :. :
(By ED" Howe.)
A hero is a man who hasn't had
much bad luck.
Pm not as fair as should be; but
you needn't sneer; neither are you.
There is something new a gentle
man can do for lady; crank her au-
tomobile.
If people were not afraid to do the
mean things they think of, most OF
them would be in jail
The most distressing sight in the
world is an impudent child, with the
parents standing by and smiling ap-
prevail
In a country town, a man must be-
have as well as in heaven, if he hopes
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

I'm not as fair as should be; but
you needn't sneer; neither are you.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15

A hero is a man who hasn't had
much bad luck.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-15
,**.~=*"~***~~**~
COUNTRY TOWN SAYINGS.
(By ED" Howe

: ..*..************
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-12-22
BOB LYMAN
The CHAMPION
LIGHT WEIGHT

Lovers of the boxing game will be
glad to learn that Bob Lyman, the
champion 115-pound fighter of the
Northwest, is in the city and intends
to make it his home for the winter.
Bob came here to visit relatives and
friends, and became so infatuated
with the city and valley that he de-
cided to remain, at least for the win
ter.
While remaining here he does not
intend to overlook anything in the
fighting game. He Is in the best of
trim, and says that he is willing to
meet any one for the championship
of the Northwest at 115 pounds be-
fore a club offering the best induce
ments.
At present he is considering open
ing an up-to-date boxing school in
the city and Is meeting with lot of
encouragement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-12-22
A FINE SKIT
WRITTEN BY
A SALEM BOY
"MAID FOR A NIGHT is A HU-
MOROUs BIT WRITTEN BY LE-
LAND HENDRICKS, AND PUT
ON BY THE OREGON GLEE
CLUB TOMORROW NIGHT AS
PART OF IT'S PROGRAM.

In the University of Oregon glee
club concert. billed for the Grand
opera house next Saturday evening,
Norton Cowden, of Silverton, will be
leading lady in a skit entitled Maid
for Night" The little act was
written by Leland Hendricks, of sa-
lem, and is one of the three vaude-
Vile sketches with which the sing
ing programme Of the club has been
favored.
Cowden, as female impersonator,
has had no equal at the university
since the days of Bob Rountrie. His
makeup is such that the audience,
not knowing otherwise, would sup
pose him to be a beautiful young
lady. Except for having rather
stout figure, he would pass as beau
ty on any Broadway.
The skit in which Norton Cowden
is leading lady, pictures two room
mates, one Of whom is a woman
hater. Cowden, dressed as a girl, in