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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
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The Minot Optic says anent the re.
cent railroad wreck at Tunbridge and
regarding railroad conditions as a
whole:
When four members Of train crew
all forget that they are to pass fast
mail at certain station and on &C.
count Of this lapse of memory, sew
eral lives are snuffed out, it is evident
that there is something wrong with
the American system of railroading.
1t might not seem strange that one
man should forget, but that all four
employees should forget at the same
time on matter that means life or
death seems almost incredible. Yet,
this is the testimony at the coroner IS
inquest at Rugby this afternoon. En-.
giner Acker forgot; Fireman Owens
forgot; Conductor Christian forgot,
and Brakeman Owens forgot. The
train crew left Rugby with the time
schedule which showed that they were
to pass the fast mail at Tunbridge.
They all forgot that No. 90 was run
ming that night, and the wreck was
the result.
This testimony shows how important
it is that every safeguard possible
should be provided to prevent wrecks
Of this nature. When the freight train
left Rugby the lives Of the fast mail
crew were placed absolutely in the
hands Of of the freight crew. If there
had been an agent at Tunbridge, he
might have warned the freight of the
approaching fast mail. 1t is true that
the freight crew should have remem.
bered this, but as long as men will
forget some system of bringing such
grave matters to their attention will
have to be provided.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
STATISTICS OF GOVERNMENT
SHOW WONDERFUL INCREASE
IN YIELD.

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 26.-In no one
respect is the wonderful soil of North
Dakota showing is remarkable adapt
ability than in the results now being
secured in the cultivation Of corn, &C.
cording to w. G. Gilgreath, commission
er of agriculture of North Dakota.
According to the data collected by
the federal census enumeratorsfor 1899
and: 1909, and now in Mr. Gilbreath g
possession, the increase in acreage of
this crop during that decennial period
very nearly Appropriated 200 per cent,
growing from 62,373 acres in 1899 to
1s6,7s7 in 1909. Statistics gathered
by the state department. Of agriculture
and labor show that there were planted
to corn in 1910 over 100000 acres,
while the latest figures gathered in the
spring Of this year indicate an acreage
for 1911 of 453,ooO acres, an increase
of more than IS per cent in one year.
No more convincing proof could be ad.
vanced than these figures to demon.
strato the rapid change now going on
in agricultural conditions in this state.
Equally remarkable is the improve.
ment accomplished in the plant itself.
From small-eared, scrubby and low.
yielding growth, which was all that
was secured some two decades ago
acclimatization, intelligent propagation
and perseverance have evolved q
thrifty, full sized stalk and ear, with
an average yield an acre but very lit.
tie behind that Of Iowa, admittedly the
greatest corn state in the union. The
federal department of agriculture
places the average yield of corn in
orth Dakot for the year 1909 at thirty.
one bushels to the acre, just one.halt
bushel to the acre less than that Of
Iowa for the same year.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01

The Fargo CourierNews, claiming to
be Republican, evidently insists on
creating disruption in the ranks of it's
party. It is continually harping on
the impossibility of a man supporting
LaFollette for the Republican nomina-
ton for President and Hanna for Gov
erner. The Courier News realizes that
cnce the Republican party becomes
united its field is gone, as since its or
ganiaation it has always been the
mouthpiece of dissatisfied politicians
and disappointed Office seekers, who,
styling themselves Insurgents have
been endeavoring to take advantage of
the National growth of political free
thinkers.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

(Serial Numbers 1897 and 1861
department of the Interior, Z. S. Land
Office at Devils Lake, N. D., Nov. %,
1911.
Notice is hereby given that William
u. Eees, of Fl. Totten, N. d., who. on
Nov. 20 and Dec. IL, 1906, made Home
stead entries, Nos. 525 and $50, for
NE IA NV IA and Lots z, s and 9,
Section %, Township 152 NJ, Range IS
W., 5th Meridian, has fled notice of
intention to make final five year proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before Register and Receiv-
er Of United States Land Office at
Devils Lake, N. D., on the 9th day of
January, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank w. Blake, of Fl. Totten, John
E. vaulker, of sheyenne, N. D., Fran.
ces LaDue, of Fl. Totten, N. D., Jul.
ieus Jabz, of Fl. Totten, N. D.
John 8. McClory, Register.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
A NEW GAME,

Inter Lake Tribune, Browns Valley:
There is q new game called "Tickle
the Editor" says an exchange. You
take an ordinary sheet Of writing pa
per, upon which you pen few lines
suitable for the occasion. Then you
fold it carefully, enclosing in the fold
checque or post Office money order
sufficiently large to pay all arrears
and year or more in advance and
hand it to the editor. Keep an eye on
him and if smile adorne his face,
the trick works fine. Now is the time
to play it, if you are starting on a
new year and your subscription has ex-
PRED. 1t can be played to good ad-
vantage by mail.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
THE DRY FARM IDEA.

The possibility of a visit from II. w.
Campbell, the well known authority
on scientific soil culture, during the
coming Mid-Winter fair suggests the
fact that there is vast growth in the
public interest in the subject Of dry
farming during the last year or two.
There has been considerable objection
made to the term dry land farming
because it is misleading and not prop
crly descriptive of facts. The objec-
ton is we'll taken, but there seems to
be no possibility of shaking, off the OBJ
noxious term. As matter of fact,
dry land farming is the science Of
keeping the farm land wet, and the
dry farming congress concerns itself
with the problem of so conserving the
moisture from rainfalls as to eliminate
dry land, and keep it always moist.
Great progress has been made in
that science. The people who farm in
areas of light rainfall are just begin
ming to learn the two primary princi-
pies of dry land farming. These are
the storage of rainfall as it comes on
the land and the prevention Of escape
afterwards. The blowing and thorough
pulverization of the soil, and the Sec
ond is accomplished by frequent stir.
ring of the surface soil to keep the
evaporation wells closed up tight.
There is no doubt great deal is yet
to be learned about the best methods
of accomplishing these two fundamen.
tai things. That is why people are tax.
ing so much interest in dry farming
discussions these days. The Mid.Win-
ter fair promises to be the best yet
held, and farmers from this part of
the country can well afford to attend.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS,

Column after column could be writ
ten ON the feasibility, the advantages
and the merit of the suggestions offer
ed by the speakers at Tuesdays ban
quet, but it is an impossibility to take
up in detail the methods that were ad.
vanced.
North Dakota has undeniably reach
ed the stage where some change must
be made in the manner of farming
The land, fertile as it has been shown
to be, has been abused. Crops have
been too easily secured. Money was
too easily made in the rapid advance
ment of prices, brought about not by
the increased produce but by the rapid
settlement of new country. The time
has however been reached when upon
the producing qualities of the land it.
self depends the future price. With
farm land increasing in value as it
towns will accordingly prosper and
tow nwsill accordingly prosper and
with the division of the big farms into
small, carefully cultivated farms, new
people will be secured.
The success of this movement, no
matter along what lines the campaign
Is conducted, whether it be horses, pigs
or COWS that are raised, depends upon
publicity. North Dakota and the Lake
Region in particular, has advantages
that must be spread broadcast before
emigrants can be secured. This takes
money, time and energy, and above all
directing head whose careful judg.
meat will prevent waste of funds
that may be secured for that purpose.
If the residents of the Lake Region
will show the enthusiasm that thei,
representatives exhibited last evening
at the banquet, there can be little
doubt of the success of the splendid
organization that has been started by
hte brains Of the state and which must
be continued only with the cooperation
Of eeyry resident Of the seven counties
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01

Devils Lake has many things that at
tract people towards its gates. Almost
every day there is something about our
beautiful city which causes comment,
not only from outsiders here but people
who have been here and never forget
telling CT the glories.
The following from the Fargo Cou-
rier-News is a glowing tribute to our
elegant Chautauquas which are held
here each year.
The state is fortunate in having one
at Devils Lake which has been supply
ing the people of the northern section
with splendid intellectual treats through
the summer months and the grounds
by the side Of Devils Lake have be-
come great pleasure resort for the
northern half of the state. North Da-
kota is large enough for two institu.
lions of this kind and while the people
of the southern half Of the state will
naturally be more interested in the
Valley City institution they will re-
joiee in the success of the other, SEN
timent doubtless reciprocal
The Chautauqua assemblies all over
the country have come to be the great
social centers of the summer season.
They combine healthful outdoor phys
ical enjoyment, while the intellect is
stimulated in the highest degree. by
the addresses of noted men and wo.
men, and many other attractions which
appeal to the best in ones mentality.
They are deserving Of the earnest sup
port of the states best citizenship, be-
cause they are not run as money-mak-
ers, but for the good they do other
people as a whole,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
THE KING OF OURS.

"Ricord,'' the name of the man
who decoyed Mary Chamberlain, the
Kansas school teacher, into the hands
of the now famous "tar party" might
rightly be used to denote the most
cowardly, NANCY, sneaking cur in ex-
istence-and the cur would, with equal
ally as much right, feel deeply insulted.
1t is just as hard to properly term
the prominent citizens" who took
part in that disgraceful affair. No
crime that the young woman could
have committed, and the facts in the
case show her only crime to be based
on unfounded rumors of a neighbor-
hood scandal, could justify the rough
handling and disgrace that she was
subjected to.
1t seems hard to picture a communi-
ty where twenty prominent husiress
men, claiming that they vera attempt
ing to improve the morals Of the
neighborhood, lured a young woman
to lonely spot, dragged her from the
knge.r and smeared her limbs with tar.
Not satisfied with that they boldly ap.
preached the representatives of the
press who were sent to the city ask
i''!$ that nothing be p.:blishel for fear
it "might prove detrimental to the
.own.'
The barbarism of old days, the tor
ture chambers Of the heather, seem
perhaps excusable through ignorance,
but in what is supposed to be Chris
tian state and community such actions
can find no excuse. The books of law
hardly hold the proper punishment for
such human brutes.
An Irishman who recently returned
from Montana was asked to explain
the provisions Of the Enlarged Home.
stead act applicable to Montana lands
and said: 'I'll tell you all there is to
it: the United States government bets
you 800 acres of land in Montana
against your $4,000 that you can't live
on the land five years and not starve
to death; and generally speaking, if
the homesteader is a man without
means the government wins before
three years. In my ease the govern
r,ent won my $2S.00 in one year after
aXpending $500 to save it,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
FIRST MEETING HELD SEPTEM-
Der 15-MUCH HAS BEEN AC.
COMPLISHED SINCE.

The Lake Region Development asso-
citation, comprising the counties of Mel
son, Ramsey, Pierce, Towner, Cavalier,
Benson and Rolette, was formed in
Devils Lake on the evening Of septem-
Der Is, and although an infant organi-
cation much has been accomplished
during its brief existance, chief among
which is the exhibit which has been
collected and will be on display at the
ST. Paul Land Show, under the auspices
Of the Northwest Development associa.
ton.
The name itself, "The Lake Re-
gion," means much and will soon gain
as much prominence as other sections
famed because of their name. Then,
too, the Lake Region comprises ter.
ritory of the best land in North Dako.
ia and why the residents of the central
portion of the state did not conceive
of the idea long before they did, is in.
deed a puzzle, since success has crown.
ca the every effort OF the association.
The original Lake Region consisted
of nine counties and included McHenry
and Bottineau counties, but with the
formation Of the Mouse River Loop as.
ISOLATION after the Lake Region was
founded, the two dropped out, leaving
the original seven to stick through
thick and thin and put the Lake Re
gion prominently on the map.
Publicity will not be lacking in pro
noting the interests Of this section
and in feet it has not been lacking
since the organization of the associa
ton, as scarcely day has passed but
what some of the eastern dailies have
carried one or more stories dealing
with the wealth and accomplishments
OF the central section Of North Dakota
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
THE WORLDS EDITION.

Justly proud Of feat which has
never been equalled by any paper out
side of Fargo and Grand Forks, The
World cannot refrain from mentionia az
the edition issued last evening in hon
or Of the Lake Region banquet and the
guests who were present. Twenty-four
Pages, packed with handsomely dis,
played advertising and late news, the
edition won the heartlest praise and
commentator from the newspaper
men in the city last evening and the
guests from outside the city.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01

After a hard fight the people o.
Devils Lake have voted to put in u
r"''7cipal lighting plant. Ii took a
twc'thirds vote bu: the proposition
carried by six majot,t, over the ncccs-
sary two-thirds. All thu papers ia
Devils Lake, except the World, fought
the proposition, consequently E.lito:
M'*ahell, Of the W,rld. feels somewhat
elated over the res ~, i'll which ella: On
he is justifed.-:.'n'rcrstown Courier.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
NORWEGIAN tRoldEo FAILED 70
KEEP APPOINTMENT lA BECAUSE
oF HIS seopR MEMORY.

A case of mistaken identity Monday
evening resulted in a young lady who
had expected to attend the show with
her sweetheart waiting anxiously for
the tap on the window that was to her
aid his arrival, while the Romeo was
languishing in the city Jail awaiting
Identification that would relieve him
of the charge of being Tom the
pepper.
The residents in the vicinity of
School avenue, where the night before
the good citizens were alarmed by a
wandering emigrant, were again per-
turbed last evening by the sight of
husky Norwegian wandering aimlessly
along the sidewalk, peering in at the
windows and occasionally darting in
to the back door. At one residence
he koncked at the back door and in
husky tones said "Trot out your girl I"
The good housewife had to admit that
she did her own work and the man
took up his journey. Eventually one
of tine business men telephoned the
police department and Chief Barnes
rapidly hove into sight. The man,
when arprehended, could not give any
account Of himself, being unable to
speak but a few words of English and
he was taken to the city lookup where
an interpreter was secured and his
story finally told.
According to the man, he was to
have met his sweetheart who was en-
ployed as domestic by one of the
families in that vicinity and as he
could not apply in person and ask for
her at the door, owing to his unfamil-
iarity with the language they arrang-
ed signal by which the girl was to
know Of his arrival. The man, accord
ing to the plan, was to tap on the win.
dow. Unfortunately however the low
er forgot the location Of the hcnse and
una'illing to abandon the search took
up his wanderings.
TIL. matter was satisfactorily
Strengthened out at the police station
after it was discovered that the man
was employed on farm near the city
and was of good reputation. By the
tire. he was Released. however, it was
100 late to 60 to til. sl.cy, aud the girl
is undoubtedly even now wondering
what became Of her tru:,nt man.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
GRAND OPERA SINGERS AND UNI.
YERaITY SINGERS WILL BE ON
LIST OF ATTRACTIONS,
BOARD HELD A MEETING LAST
FRIDAY AND ARRANGED
THE 1919 PROGRAM.
Speakers VIII INCLUDE Colonel Bains
Of New York, Who Has Been On
the New York Chantauqua Platform
for the Past Twelve Years-Thc
Greatest Season Ever Plaune,l-Thou
sands VIII Be Spent.

The Cbautauqua Board held al meet.
ing Friday evening, setting June 20 to
July 14th as the lates and arranging
for number Of the major attractions
which it is claimed will excel any that
have ever appeared in the state be.
fore.
The enthusiasm of the members of
the board was very significant Of the
success of next years program and
that no effort will be spared to make
the 1919 Chautauqua the best in the
history Of the organization.
Though far from complete the ten.
tative program shows number Of
splendid attractions that should be lib.
orally patronized and which will unu-
doubleday appeal particularly to music
lovers Of the state.
Among those decided upon were:
The University Girls Glee Club, COM
posed Of graduates from Princeton,
Yale and Harvard, one Of the strongest
musical organizations in the country,
The Lewis company, musical organi-
cation that has appeared with success
all over the country. The we'll know
and deservedly famous Apollo Con-
cert company. The English Grand Op-
era Singers. Col. Blaine of New York,
a lecturer and orator who has been on
the platform for the past twelve years;
Gov. Hanley Of Missouri, who has lee
tured in the state before and Prof.
Scarlet in an illustrated lecture,
Other attractions will be added as it
is the intention Of the Board to make
next year banner one for the Devils
Lake Chautauqua.
Additions will be made to the &C.
commodations to the grounds to pro-
vide for the increased attendance that
is expected and the board will work
hand in hand with the Commercial club
to arrange for suitable publicity.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
THREE GIVEN SENTENCE FRIDAY

The case Of State VS.. John Smith,
the negro who is charged with assault.
ing another colored man by the name
Of Woods in the western part of the
city six weeks ago, is now on trial and
will be concluded before court is adj
journed. Smith, it will be remember
ed, entered into a controversy with
Woods over a game of cards, pulled q
razor and inflicted serious wounds on
his opponent.
Three men charged with violation Of
the prohibition law pleaded guilty yes
terday afternoon and were sentenced,
lgnatz Youngworth, Joe Thomas OF
Devils Lake and Jack Mcdonald Of
Lawton, were the defendants, each re-
ceiving ninety days.
Joe Thomas had pleaded guilty once
before and served his time but showed
that it was owing to his inability to
get bail and the length of time before
his case would be called.
An affidavit was presented by Sam
Goldberg, charged with a violation Of
the prohibition law showing that in
the opinion of his doctor it would en-
danger his health to stand trial at this
time. The case was therefore continu-
ed until the January term.
Court, it is expected, will adjourn
tonight or tomorrow, so that Judge
Qpwan may attend the opening Of the
term in Towner county, which is set
for the fourth Monday in November at
Cando. This is the effect Of new law
passed by the last legislature fixing
the terms in this district. The last
term to be called before March is in
Rolette county on the first Monday in
January and at the conclusion Of the
csses set for that time Judge Cowan
will return and complete the November
calendar in Ramsey county.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01

Word has just been received that
benjamin G. Whitehead of Williston is
the proud father of a baby girl, his
third. Brother Whitehead is evidently
a great believer in some Of the prin-
ciples of Theodore Roosevelt, though
running on the Democratic ticket for
National Committeeman.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-01
THE LAKE REGION.

No agricultural movement has grown
as rapidly as has that tending towards
diversified farming and no essential is
more necessary for the success of that
particular movement than new settlers
To that end organizations are being
formed throughout the country and es-
pecially in North Dakota whose main
object is to herald the advantages of
its particular section through the
states from which settlers may be
drawn.
The Lake Region Development AS
ISOLATION while one of the newest in
the field of Scientific Boosters, is at
the same time, one of the most ac-
tive, and their gathering this evening
is but the beginning of long tireless
campaign to bring this section of the
state before the eyes Of the people.
Composed as it is, of the most ac
tive, the brainiest, the cream of the
various communities, the new associa
ton has great future At its out
set it has secured speakers of nation
al note to address its members on
subjects of special interest. Closely
following on the heels of the banquet
this evening comes the big Land Show
in st. Paul whers special exhibit
will be made of the products from the
Lake Region. Hardly month will
then elapse bgefore Ramsey county
will hold its Mid-winter Fair at which
products will be exhibited from all
over this part of the state. All these
combined with renewed activity in
the various Commercial Clubs cannot
help but bring results. New settlers
will be attracted by the splendid in
ducements offered, new industries will
follow the new settlers and both the
country and the towns will enjoy a
healthy uniform growth that is of
such great benefit to new state like
North Dakota.
The need of more settlers is appar-
ent. The day of the big wheat king
has passed and in his place are spring.
ing up the COW and the corn farmers,
who on one-quarter Of the land used
by the old regime will produce trebgle
the value of his produce. North Da-
kota must diversity. This has been
apparent for some time and the peo-
pie are just beginning to awaken to
the possibilities of publicity. Upon
the proper publicity, depends the fut-
ure settlement Of North Dakota and
upon the future settlers depends the
states prosperity.
The Lake Region Development AS
ISOLATION is not a closed corporation.
The men who are here today are simp.
iy representatives Of the mass of peo-
pie who are residents of the counties
comprising the association. Every man.
woman and child can aid in the good
work of publicity. A word of praise
for your community when visiting in
the east, sample copy of your home
newspaper sent to friend, an invita-
ton extended to resident of another
state to pay you visit, all entities
you to membership in the Booster
Club. Without boosting at home, pub
hcity abroad is unavailing so that the
duty of securing these new settlers up.
On whom so much depends does not or
should not develop solely on the rep.
resentatives selected from the vari-
Gus towns. Everybody boost and re-
suits will be more rapidly attained.