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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-14
rln.lmnnt Connly Iost.

Raleigh. Feb. 1s.--After a spirit.
ed discussion extending far into the
afternoon Thursday the bIli 70
create Piedmont county out OF por.
iions OF GuIlford. Randolph and
Davidson. with High Point AZ county
scat. was defeated In tho house by .
loto Of ~ 10 ~.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Hard PloWlno.

When the pillow is hard to hold, II 10
safe to say that 1t 10 hard work for
the teams to draw It, This may be be-
cause Of roots or stones, in which case
the cause is obvious, but II not, some
thing else ls wrong, and the cause
should be found and the trouble rem.
edied. 1t would be cheaper to get q
new plow than to wear out plowmen
and team with q pillow in poor oondi-
ton. But as often as not the trouble
arises from the line Of draft not being
right. It would seem that any farmer
should know II his pillow runs her
nose into the ground" 80 that he
found he had to bear his weight on
the handles. or pulled out 70 that ho
had to lift on It to keep 1t in, whether
1t took too wide . furrow or too mar
row . one. and should know how 10
remedy 1t, yet We have known . farm
hand to work al day with q blow
when he was putting out moro
strength every hour than he would
have used in days work with tho
same plow had hs 'hitohsd" he team
properly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06

to steal a barrel of water frum he
underground reservoir. Than the
soil particles will not soudify into
rock-like masses for horse Or mule
with aching shoulders to toll over and
neither will there be forest of weeds
with each individual stem acting as
pump to dissipate the precious
water. There will lie the field, wait
ing patiently the coming of the master
with the pillow, Its pulverized surface
presenting an impenerable barrier to
the pilferers Of the water it holds in
its depths and ready to be easily
transformed from a surface to an un-
foreground rootbed, there to facilitate
with its store Of humus and its CON-
pact sou particles the growth a thos,
myriads of foraging white rootlets
upon whose continued energy tho for
tune Of their human master y de-
pendent
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
WITNESSES SAY
C0WAN WAS
INTOXICATED
Interesting Account .of the Great trial Now o.
e; Before the,Senate-J Putting
Up,Scrap OF His Life

witness alleged that Cowan was in
drunken condition. Fulkeson was fol
lowed by Mr. Stansbury Of Churches
Ferry, who testified to the same oc
curence Both of the witnesses had
known Cowan for over twenty years
and stated that it was the first time
that they had ever seen him under the
influence Of liquor. G.. D. kelsO,
Minot Attorney, swore to an incident
that occurred at the office of Palda
and Greene at Minot, during the
month of October of last year when
he was introduced to Cowan who OPP
peared to be under the influence OF
liquor. Witness did not see Cowan
take a drink, had never seen him be-
fore, nor since, but said that he saw
about six pint beer bottles Oh the
table in the room. Also that the
Judge had invited him to come to
Devils Lake and assured him OF a
square deal Kelso testified that in
shaking hands with the Judge he
detected the odor OF liquor on his
| breath. Kelso has since this occur
ence withdrawn from the firm of Mi
not attorneys.
Rev. G. w. Burr a former Saliva
ton Army officer residing at Devils
Lake furnished the first amusement
for the dignified body of senator's
his manner of testifying, and evasive
answers bringing forth peals of laugh
ter from the senators and spectators
during the hour that he occupied the
witness chair. Burr had known Co.
wan for period Of six months and
at one time entered into a conversa-
ton with him in the post ONCE build
ing at Devils Lake. during the eonver-
sation, witness stated that he detect
ed that Of the Judge, also that hts
faoe was rather ford and togethe,
Will I49 VOAV01U0IIVu IU0J "OS 0O4OS
he (witness) formed tho opinion that
Cowan WAS drunk. The incident &C.
cured Just after the big sxcitment
which followed the alleged shooting
when Editor Brennan, one OF the prtn-
cipals in tho present Impeachment
proceedings was supposed to bo shot
In the arm. witness stated that ho
was aligned with tho reformers OF
Devils Lake. who Included Mr.. Bren-
nan, Joe Kelley and Mr.. Bloom.
Several other witnesses followed
tho Reverend Bun, tsstifying az to
alleged conditions Of Cowsn at li6-
eront places. One witness, Gin Of
Devils Lake, who formerly ran . hotel
at Bisbee gave some lengthy test-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
SpeciaI to the Independent.

Special to the Independent.
Bismack, n. D.. April Sitting
as a high court of impeachment for
over a week, the state senate is now
listening to the evidence of tn pros
cution in the impeachment proceed
brought hundreds of people to the
wan, Judge of the second Judicial dis
trict of this state. The trial has
brought hundred of people to the
capital city, which include the many
witnesses subpoened by the prosecu-
ton. AS each days trial progresses,
the foyers and galleries of the SEN
ate chamber are filled with interested
listeners.
With the exceptions OF Senators
Pierce and Movious, (who are excused
on account of illness) the full quota
of the senate is on hand each day,
with Lieutenant Governor Burdick "a
the presiding officer. The first days
proceeding was taken up in the
swearing in of the officers and employ.
ees, and the reading of the impeach.
ment charges as preferred by the board
Of managers, who were appointed oy
the speaker of the house to conduct
the prosecution Of the case. On the
second day of the procedure the
Board Of Managers appeared at the
bar of the house together with the
special counsel. Attorney George A.
Bangs of Grand Forks and Attorney
Ed. Sinkler OF Minot. The respond
ent was represented by Attorneys
Tracy Bangs of Grand Forks, P. J.
McClory, W. M. Anderson, Arthur
Netcher and F. H Cuthbert of Devils
Lake.
A hard fight was made by the at
torneys Of both sides, for the throwing
out Of several of the charges by the
defense and the sustaining of them by
the prosecution, in which both were
successful. There are q total Of
eight charges preferred, with almost a
hundred specifications to the charges,
after two days Of arguments by the
attorneys, In which the two Bangs
brothers engaged in some hot contests
fns' agreenen was reached as to
Just &Nnt charges the we'll known
5r!s = Re tried on and at the
Or Saturday mornings ses-
sic 1st witness, ]. n. Fu1ke-
so1 or the prosecution, was
cal riey, to an incident re-
ga !eode which took place
or t7& .;uorm Of the Great North
dep. 1t CHI chs Ferry during the
summer mont Of 1909 1t which time
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06

The results plainly show that the
environment with which the COWS
were surrounded materially Influenced
the havors produced in the milk In
case Of the clean surroundings Is per
cent of the samples retained q clean,
natural sour flavor where from the
stable with no provisions for cleanN-
ness 81 per cent. Of the samples
showed various undesirable flavors,
while "a per cent. of these exposed a
filthy contamination no doubt q
large part of these results were due
to particles of dirt falling into the
milk from the animals or from the
floating dust in the stable air. Such
dust carries multitudes Of undesirable
bacteria that rapidly develop on enter
ing the milk. thus producing the dlthy
davoFs which are common In milk and
Invariably continue to increase - the
milk ages. However, tho great din
Guilty does not end here but invariably
these same fsvors are carried to the
cream, butter, cheese and the BY
products. Because when the dirt once
enters the milk It Immediately GOES
into solution ana Is impossible 10 ~
move by straining so the only sane
remedy Is to prevent contamination by
keeping the cows and their surround
lngs scrupulously clean. '
In = recent exhibit where over 40
samples of dairy butter were Judged
by the writer, the one chief criticism
which applied to over three fourths OF
the samples was that Of unclean flavor.
easily traceable to unsanitary en-
virOnments
Such Investigations plainly empha-
size the necessity Of remode cling old
stables or constructing new ones In
such a manner as to provide suitable
ventilation, light, drainage, and. ax-
lures so at ell times the COWS and
their surroundings may be kept o,ean
and sanitary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Tho Tomato Croo,

tomato plants should DO triumphant
ca once or twioe before being st in
tho Held. Deep soil thoroughly worked
ana Literally MANFRED will suit toma-
toes. Cultivation should b thoropxh
and no weeds allowed to grow. fame
Kinds need tho support OF q trsllis or
mulch OF straw to keep the fruiG OF
ths ground and prevent rottinx, but
tho stooky kinds. Ike Dwarf 0am.
pion, need no support Whsa t1nns-
planted. the tomatoes should b. It
least two inches high, but should not
DO - far forward al to b. In bios.
som. IVY, -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Ideal AppIe Tree.

An ideal apple tree would be 80
open that when In full leaf the
shadow made by its crown would be
dotted in all parts by the sunshine,
light and shade alternating like the
squares on checkerboard.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Cleanliness 10 Important.

Cleanliness 10 important.
Cleanliness should now. in par.1cu.
lar. at this season OF the ysar, b the
paramount issue or duty with every
poultryman. Do not let nth ana
droppings remain in tho poultry
house. dirty scratching litter and
nesting material A little neglect now
Will give you poor results later a
and q big crop OF lice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Egu-Eatino Habit,

Once the egg-eatius habit Is formed
the fowls are sometime cunning to
an extreme degree IN searching out
eggs and satisfying their appetites for
the coveted dainty
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06

Preparing Poultry for Market.
Poultry dressed for market should
be kept on feed at least twenty-four
hours previous to slaughter. and
should not be drawn before II u
00akoA for sAlpaaa4.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
English Walnut cron

Walnut growers estimate the Eng
lish" walnut crop OF California this
year at 5000 tons and expect to real
ize Sl,750,000 On 1t, This is a much
larger sum than was paid the grow
ers for their crop last year
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Reasons tsr Prun,ns

The reasons for pruning AZ BE-
cause most trees produce moro buds
than they can possibly develop into
limbs; to develop . strong framework
and stock stem: to compel lagsards
to grow more rapidly: to keep vigor~
Gus growers under control; to control
the evil habits Of variety; to r.
move diseased. broken and undesir-
able limbs
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
OFFENSIVE Fl.hg0Rs IN h.ILK
Result Of Experiments Conducted to
Determine Effect Of Unsanitary
Conditions on Product.
(By G. L. MARTINI


One Of SAe principal sources Of un-
clean favors In milk Is the filthy sur
roundings where cows are commonly
kept. Unless the yards, stables and
COW stalls are SO constructed that the
animals remain reasonably clean. it
IL impossible to produce clean, whole
some milk. With this In Wow. the
writer conducted Investigations to de-
termine tho effect Of unsanitary sur
roundings upon the development Of
undesirable havors in milk.
In pursuing these Investigations, \
modern, we'll ventilated and we'll light
ed stable was selected having all the
up-to-date conveniencss In stall, man
ger, floor and gutter construction and
v here the most intelligent methods In
feeding, care and milking wsrs en-
ployed. Likewise basement barn
similar to those used In many dairy
sections was chosen. 1t had NO means
of ventilation, no provision for dis
posing Of the liquid manure or Of
keeping the stalls and floors clean.
The samples Of milk were collected
from each stable the Same evening at
milking time, put into sterilized bot
ties then removed to surroundings
free from CONTAINING ton, cooled imme-
diately to about fifty degrees =. and
kept in manner employed BY the
best milk producers. AT regular inter
walls Of 10 hours for period Of y
hours the samples were carefully en-
amined for development Of navors
The following 10 final average OF the
findings; 81. .- @> s...~
Clean Unclean
Stables Stables
Percent. Percent
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Right Kind to Buy.

Always aim to buy new cows from
dairymen who practice rational meth
DDS Of feeding, for the care and treat
ment given the COW while she is
young has a great influence upon her
future usefulness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Vigorous Euu Producers

Besides the minerals, three kinds OF
foods are necessary to produce feath
srs. bone and muscle In fowls in the
right proportion to make them vigor
GUS egg producers. These are lime
seda and potash
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Rich suocuIent Fora...

Rich euocuIsnt Forage
Hape seeded In early May on Z wei
prepared soil will furnish an abun.
dance Of rich succulent forage early
IN July at which time It will be about
foot high and is ready for pastur-
Ing. y
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
Cost o. Winter Ps.d

When proper methods are used in
preparing ration for . COW, 1t is
very doubtful whether It costs any
more to feed her in the winter than
IN the summer. especially when we
take into consideration that drought
Is apt to come during the months of
July and August and force the dairy.
man to feed grain and hay.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
BABY BOY DIES

Frederick H, the infant son tof
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Whitley Of
this city died April 1, aged ten days
The remains were shipped to Reeds
burg, Wis, for burial.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06

K. T. Hagen. clerk Of court, was
called to Bismarck Saturday With
some Of the records. to b used q
evidence IN the Oovaa case.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06
(By w. G. PALAER.)

It 10 interesting to note how the pro-
duction of wheat Is moving westward.
Fig. 1 indicates the amount Of wheat
raised In each state from 1859 to 1878,
while In Fig, 2 the production for 1899
10 1905 - given. The relative amounts
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06

are indicated BY the black round areas.
The figures indicate the bushels In mil.
lions. The most notable change is the
development In wheat growing In the
Dakotss. Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas
and WASHINGTON.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
5 $500
RULES GOVERNING THE CONTEST


Any fTaterna benevolent relg
ous ORDER society be nominated as candidate
The whether individual
grand The standing second
third fourth and hh respectively will due bills follows
To good when
led by standing third $780, good
by SIoo standing fourth S24o good for
when standing fifth,
good foi a piano when accompanied by SI2o cash.
Only ballot OF will be counted for
each idate The nominating the candidate
will receive piece Send bring nominating
TODAY candidate Further partcu-
will be found the Searchgh another Watch the
from week candidates
The contestants whether individuals societies. shall obtain
the following First by
Searchgh Second collecting subscriptions due from old sub
Third getting work Searchght
dollar turned by either three methods Fourth
by cutting that the Searchht
turning this before expires
No member OF the Searehgt force shall become
work for contestant
The be deposited locked ballot box the
close oil the Of three and
citizens will After
candidates will be ballots will be
and the standing Of the candidates will he published Schgh
each week
The contest and will for months, closing
10 o'clock on Tuesday, the 3st day OF October,
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06

John Deere sulky and gang plows for sale
at Tanner & Best's. 2otf
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
(: Dane Valley Items /:
6ooOoOOOOOOoooooooC,
Oct. & IQII,

OCt 8. 1911.
Evelyn Dorothy. infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Anderson. and Merle Evans
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Nelson,
were christened by Rev. H. p. X. Hanson
OF the Danish Lutheran Church Sunday
Oct. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Nielsen and family,
Sam Fryhling and Philip Christensen
spent Sunday at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. Hanson.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Anderson and baby,
Lucy and Freda Anderson and Chris Fryh-
ling Sundayed at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. ]. Olson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Jorgenson and daugh.
ter Katherine and two little grand-daugh.
tiers were visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Ole
Olson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Nelson and little son
and Miss Christine Nelson spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Jensen.
Chris Hanson. Christine Hanson, Alma
Nelson and Christine Olson visited last
Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Hanson.
Marie Jensen left last Thursday for
Audubon, Ia, where she will spend six
weeks with friends and relatives.
Miss Adela Anderson was a visitor a,
her sister Mrs. Ole Olson Sunday last.
Misses Carrie and Marion Olson spen,
Sunday at their home at Mr.. and Mrs ].
]. Olson's.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
State Of Montana.
Department of Banking.
Office of State Exam

department Oh banking,
Office of State Examiner.
Whereas. satisfactory evidence having
been presented to me tina, the STATE
BANK OF CULBERTSON of Culbertson,
Montana. has complied with the provisions
Of Sections 5000 and 4ooo. Revised Codes
Of 1907. required to be complied with be-
fore such bank shall be authorized to COM
mencc the business Of banking:
Now. Therefore, l. Carlos Z. Kumpe.
State Bank Examiner Of the State of Mon
tana. by virtue Of the authority in me vest
ed by law. do hereby certify that the
STATE BANK OF CULBERTSoN. To-
Gated at Culbertson. County of Valley,
State Of Montana, is authorized to COM
mence the business of banking as pre-
scribed by law.
In Witness Whereof, | have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the seal of
my office to be affixed at Helena. Montana
this sixteenth day Of August A ID. 1911.
State Examiner o"'N State n: Bank n%&' Es-
State of Montana aminer.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
Notice

The First National Bank of Culbertson,
located at Culbertson. in the State of Mon
tana. is closing its affairs. All note holders
and other creditors of the association are
therefore hereby notified to present the
notes and other claims for payment.
IotS 10. SLRrTR. Cashier,
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
PIANO CONTEST
SEVEN PRIZES:

First Prize, Krause Piano $4,000
Second Prize, q Krause Piano Coupon $4,000
Third Prize, Krause Piano Coupon $4,000
Fourth Prize a Krause Piano Coupon $4,000
Fifth Prize Krause Piano Coupon $4,000
Special Prize, a 26-p piece silver set to the
one nominating the winning candidate $500
Special Prize, a Gold Watch to the candi-
date getting the most votes from Sept.
IL to and Including Sept. 80, 1911 $500
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
Is The World Growing Better?

Many things 90 to prove that it is. The
way thousands are trying to help others is
proof. Among them is Mrs w. w Gould
Of Pittstield. N. II. Finding good health
by taking Electric Biuers. she now advises
other sufferers. everywhere. to take them.
For years | suffered with stomach and
kidney trouble" she writes. Every med
icine used failed till took Electric Bit
ters. But this great remedy helped me
wonderfully" They'll help any woman,
They're the best tonic and finest liver and
kidney remedy that's made. Try them.
You'll see. soc at Valley Drug Store.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
: WEST ---@ 3
:CharIey Greek Items T:
6OOOOO0OOOOOOoOOOoCS

sept ~, 1911
The Charley Creek farmers are about
ready for the threshers.
surprise party was gotten up on Bailey
Fisher last Friday. large crowd attended
and all had jolly time
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Schmitz spent Sun
day at the Ralston home.
Miss Mary Culwell spent last week on
the ranch.
Archie Curran and family spent Sunday
at Jos. Schmitz.
Charley Schlintz spent last Sunday hunt
ing his calves.
A. ]. Culwell is cutting his flax at the
desert claim ttIs week
Schmitz's spent most of last week hunt.
ing their mich cows.
Christ. Kaul has found his way back 10
the bad lands again.
Ed. Kennedy is cutting Bailey Fishers
fax.
Mrs. Johnnie Curran is around taking
the school census this week
We have noticed of late that Grover
Minser is having the same trouble with his
heart as Ed. Culwell.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06

]. w. Copeland. of Dayton. Ohio. pur-
chased bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for his boy who had cold. and
before the bottle was all used the boys
cold was gone. Is that not better than tc
pay five dollar doctors bill' For sale by
all Dealers.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06
{ Keller Lake Items :
Gse ssssssososoosssS'
Oct. 5th. 1911

Oct. 5th. 1917
| David Moothart wife and Miss Ada Wis
tied NJ. L. Williams SATURDAY..
| Albert Donaldson and family and Mar
lam Myers visited l. Z. Keilers on las,
Sunday, Miss Myers a neice OF l. Z. Keller.
Mrs. VIM. Swank was to Culbertson last
Tuesday with some of her fine cabbage
which Mr.. Tanner purchased from her at
fancy price.
Branhart Jacobsen finished his new
granary and finished the same by having
dance on Saturday night of last week.
TX. Now made a TT TO the Williston
flour mill last week.
Hans Renevick has ms rev house nearly
complete.
Mrs. Robert Cookson and daughter Mrs.
Harris CLARK made trip to Fort Peck last
week.
Mrs. Cbas Mischke was on the sick list
Friday and reports are she is recovering
slowly.
Mrs. Simply and children called at the
Keller home Sunday.
Pearl Kao is on the sick list with a bad
cold.
Richard McCay and father were 10 Froid
Monday.
Lester Balm and family took dinner at
the kao home Sunday.
Elder !. Z. Keller was to the Froid coal
bank Monday and brought back a four
horse load Of coal.
Floyd Kao is remodeling his house and
has carpenter employed.
Alice Hanes went home to her claim
Monday through drenehing rain.
Harold and Raymond Williams had a
run away on their way to school. bolt
droped out Of the shafts. the shafts falling
on the heels of their pony Molly and away
she went throwing the boys out and giving
them shaking up but no bones broken.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-10-06

A. E. Chamberlain, formerly SuPerin-
tendent of Farmers Institutes in South
Dakota, has recently connected himself
with the Great Northern Railway a.
Development Commissioner with head
quarters in st. Paul.
Mr.. Chamberlain's jurisdiction will ex-
tend over the entire territory traversed
by the Great Northern lines, and the