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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

The farmers rest room is now in readiness and
the Independent hopes that 1t will be used by all
Of the farmers who come to Mnot. Don't be afraid
that you vii impose upon anybody. You are vel
come to go there and rest at any time. Leave
your family there while you are transacting your
business Make appointments to meet your farmer
friends there Take your lunches there and eat
Them II you desire You will find hot coffee. which
can be bought for a small sum, and 1t has been
suggested that if the proposition can be properly
financed to serve free coffee for while. Il IS not
certain that this be done, yet Minct wants
you to feel at home when you come here 1t looks
as though the old game of grating the farmer, has
been played for the last time. At east, we hope
So You are thrice welcome to our city. OF course
We want your trade, but don't expect 1t unless
we can give you a square deal. We think you'll
find the NIinot business trying to do the right
thing by you all the time. If you think he is not
then tell him 50, and he'll thank you for it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

School land sold in Billings county, brought as
high as $50 an acre. This is the highest price ever
paid for school land in the state. Wells county he'd
the record previously, where school quarter was
sold for $4525 an acre. At Beach, pieces appraised
at $2 went for $25, and land appraised at $40 sold
for $685. Three other quarters near Beach went for
$50 $44 and $40 per acre 1t doesn't look much like
North Dakota land is getting any cheaper. Now is
the time to buy. 1t will never again be so cheap
and it is sure to bring than double the present
value.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

Congress is having struggle with bill to put
stop to the free printing and distribution OF enve-
lopes by the government 1t is doubtfu if there
ever was excuse for the practice If there
ever was any there is The practice is
unbusiness-like, and it is carried in an unbusi-
ness-lke way. 1t is said that the for this
Work-and the work is done by contract, and not by
the government at all-is worth million dollars
year. and tie people who ho it very reluctant
to give it up. That perhaps for some OF
the difficulty which is being experienced in the pass
age of the bill to put a stop to it. The government
has no more right to do free printing for the people
than it has to supply them free of charge with
groceries or shoes And the free printing practice
is particularly arocious because nobody gets any
benefit from it except the big business houses which
are presumably able pay for their printing It is
certainly not good policy to tax the rest of the
people in order that few may have their return
cards printed envelopes without cost-Grand
Forks Herald.
DO you know what think is the best story in
the Bible? 1t may surprise you but It's that one
about Noah and the food. We say this even in the
face of educated folks who turn up their noses and
declare the food story is a fake You remember
Noah had to work long time on the ark It was
toiling day after day under hot sun, out there
on dry land, while the hammer and anvil club sat
around splitting tobacco juice on his boards whit
ling up his soft pine with their old jacknives and
telling him what a fool he was to expect a big rain
IN county that was too dry to grow alfalfa Blu,
he ketp at it; finally the food came and every
mothers of the croakers was drowned This is
the only instance know of either in sacred or
profane history where the knockers got exactly what
coming to them. Little Mac" in The Flasher
Hustler.
Roosevelt and Taft have each declared for the
reciprocity treaty with Canada. Roosevelt in a
speech at Grand Rapids, Mich and Taft in an ad-
dress before the Illinois legislature each advocated
this Taft declared that this treaty absolutely
necessary owing to the present high cost of living
when our food supply is gradually becoming ex-
hausted. 1t looks very much though this treaty
Will be established.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

jamestown Alert: The money derived for the
purpose of enforcing the game law comes from
sportsmen and persons who pay hunting permits,
and whose universal desire is that some practical
enforcement Of the game law be made, which it is
known has been in the past little less than farce
The money der we'd from the payment of permits be-
longs to the state and is much part of the state
funds for the uses to which it is supposed to be
put as iii the money raised by direct taxation
and its expenditures ought to be safeguarded in the
same way.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

You can depend on perfect It, style
and tAs best Of workmansAiD Y vGg
ave your clssAss made at 0chjevek's
Recent analysis ~ Granite Sprins
Watsr shows Tat product to - wav
above % - ~ Ssnt S1GS. Z
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

The Independent has great feeling Of compas-
sion for it's many subscribers and loves them right
well, and wouldn't for the world have any one of
them make the fatal that befel this poor fell
low, and therefore publish this terrible warning:
AN old criminal was once asked what was the
first step that led him to ruin, and he said The
first thing that led to my downfall was cheating
editor out of two years subscription. When I
had done that the devil had such grip on me that
l could not shake him off,"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

FOR 1Al4D-Tsosh sow. Apply 1t
glocum's Drug store. or tAs 0loeuB
farm.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

Mr.. Farmer, there is work plenty for you to
do. Seed to clean If you have it, and seed and feed
to procure, if you have it not, harnesses to mend
machinery to repair (f it isn't covered with snow)
seed to test and dozens Of other things to do. The
SUCCESSIVE North Dakota farmer keeps fairly busy
twelve months in the year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

Advertising seems to be art yet to be discover
ed by some people says exchange That IS, the
pract cal part of it. A constant stream Of water
from enc or more fire engines will extinguish
or get under control very large fire, while few
bucket of water dashed on here and there have
little or no effect. The modern fire department
practical, and has outgrown the bucket system;
and so with modern advertising of 1T used
in a practical, common and judi cious manner,
pays.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16
trict missionary for this state, held
services here Wednesday evening.
School Notes.

services here Wednesday evening.
School Notes.
Aesdames Da!en and McKinnon
visited our schools Thursday after,
non.
Elsie Ruth has been unable to at
tend school regularly of late on &C
count of poor health.
Our boys and girls are having de-
ightful times coastlng on the hills
near the school house.
The monthly county tests we're Civ
en- to the pupils Of this school Thurs
day and Friday.
Ruth Parlthorp and Frank Bout
lier were enrolled in the eighth grade
recently.
Lincoln's birthday will be observed
Feb. 18th in al the grades below the
seventh.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

Helen, the little four-year old
daughter Of Dr.. and Mrs. 8. M. Johns
Of velva, died sitter short illness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

1t is reported that within short time after the
acquittal Of Ethel Clara Leneve Of the charge Of
accessory after the fact to the murder OF the wife
of DR.. Crippen of London she received sixteen
sincere offers for marriage through her attorney.
Gee Vinegar! there be sixteen fools go down
tight crazy in alt the wide world to ask such
hussy to put halter around their neck? Some old
maids around here declared such tomfoolery awful,
when there are honest and normal women, Gf they
are not as good looking and bewitching as Ethe)
waiting and watching and praying for husband.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

north prairie farmer wants the commissioners
to authorize bounty of three cents on gophers.
The commissioners themselves might get out and
make four or five dollars day, trapping Flicker
tails when they not busy auditing bills for
gasoline.
1t must not be forgotten, that the who takes
advantage OF Others VIII take advantage of you If
he ever finds it conveniently profitable to do So
matter how consistently he may pretend to be
your friend
Senator Lorimer announces that he will stick I'M
til counted out. OF course he WILL A man who
gains seat in the Senate by the methods Lorimer
employed, has nerve enough to face most any kind
of music
Instead Of revision downward, q lot Of people
would prefer to see provisions downward.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-02-16

Instead OF revision downward, q lot Of peop.e
would prefer to see provisions downward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-16
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MOST CERTAIN WAY
TO END \ BAD COLD.
Surely Breaks the Cold and
Ends Grippe Misery in
a Few Hours.
BY WILLIAM F.. CURTIS.
Special Correspondence Of The Star and the
Chicago Record Herald.
J. %nXia ~. = p ~ -

nc az 81 Y = y - ~ ";
II is a positive fact that a dose OF Pape's
cold Compound taken every two hours until
three consecutive doses are taken will cure
Grippe or break up the most severe cold either
in the head. chest. back. stomach limbs
You distinctly feel the cold breaking and al
the disagreeablc grippe symptoms leaving after
The very first dose. 1t promptly ends the most
miserable headache. dullness, head and nose
stuffed up. feverishness. sneezinS, sore throat
running OF the nose. mucous catarrhal dis
charges. soreness. stiffness and rheumatic
twinges.
Pape's Cold Compound is the result of three
years research ct a cost OF more Than Fifty
thousand dollars, aud contains no quinine.
Take this harmless Compound as directed, win
the knowledge that there is no other medicine
made anywhere else in the world. which will
cure your cold or end Grippe misery as prompt!
and without any other assistance or bad after
effects as a 25-cent package Of Pspe's Cold
Compound, which any druggist in the world car
supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-16
SALE NOTIONS.

White Pearl Buttons, doZ. sc
Granger Hooks and Eyes,
Asbestos Iron Holders. > for. sc
Silkateen Darning Cotton, for Sc
Washable Collar Forms. 40
30c Hair Brushes. .............1 ec
All-Over Silk Hair Nets. .......5c
Shell and Amber Side and Back
Combs and Barrettes. ....... 10c
Crescent Machine Oil. &c
White Cotton Tape. "a yds. -. &c
Steel Safety Pins, 3 dozen. -. Sc
Sandow Dressing Pins, 3 papers Sc
First Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-16
Tribes Were Disbanded.

You will remember that the federal gov
eminent broke up the tribal organizations
of the FIVE civilized tribes several years
ago and appointed a commission Of which
the late Senator Dawes of Massachu-
sets was chairman to apportion the
lands among the individual Indians After
this apportonment was made the re-
naming lands were held subject to Con-
gressional action and the pressure upon
Congress from local interests was so
great that these auction sales were order
ed. It would seem that the wiser course
would have been to retain the lands and
permit their Indian owners to have the
benefit of the increase in value which
the future will certainly bring. The In
dams do not need the money: indeed, they
squander in useless extravaganza and dis
sipation at least one-half of the incomes
they now receive. 1t looks very much
inheritance to force the sale by auction
Of 1.650.OOO acres of fertile farm lands
which remained after each individual OF
the Cherokee. Choctaw, Chickasaw.
given farm of his own. But the in
fluence of local boomers and land
spectators was too strong for Congress
to resist: the unallotted lands were divid-
were appointed for auction sales, and
public notice was given by advertisements
in the newspapers.
These sales began on the 21st of No
vember. 1919. and the last was held on
the 18th OF February, 1911. No person
was allowed to buy more than 100 acres
in any one of the Five Nations. but
everybody could buy a quarter section in
each of the five There was nothing to
prevent spectators from bidding in as
many tracts as they desired under diff
ferent names, however. and 1t is known
that real estate syndicates by the use of
dummies have obtained large and valua-
bic tracts in violation OF the letter and
he Gnirit of the law. There Way
to prevent 1t.
Had to Accept Bids.
The auetioneer and the officials Of the
land Office had no power to search the
hearts Of the bidders. and they have no
authority to refuse bids unless they have
positive evidence OF an intention to vio-
late the law. However. the lands are
sold the proceeds will be deposited in
the Treasury of the United States for the
benefit of the Indians: the interest will
be annually distributed among them for
their injury rather than their good, and
the ''unearned increment will be en-
joyed by the white spectators who have
thus been able to make Investments that
will continue to increase in value al the
population and the industries of Okla
homa expand.
1t would have been wiser and more
just to the Indians to have held the lands
until they We're actually needed, and then
to have sold them as they were called
for by actual settlers rather than throw
the entire area, more than a million and
a half Of acres. as ] have told you, upon
the market at one time to be picked up
by spectators at a minimum price.
And the state of Oklahoma Is guilty OF
posing of lands that were granted to it
for government buildings. for schools
| and other public purposes, but j must
leave that subject for another letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-16

agricultural schools in every county. and
the simple sciences that affect plant life
are taught to every child as soon as he
takes a primer in his hand.
The larger area of the state was ready
for the plow when the first boomer
crossed the line in the mad charge OF
the home hunters. Nature had prepared
everything in advance for the settler,
and of the area-365 miles from east to
west and 210 miles from north to south
of the original territory OF Oklahoma
there was scarcely an acre that was not
capable of cultivation and of producing
some form of wealth during the first
season. In the western limits. in what
was known as the Cherokee strip. is
high plateau. which will have to be lrrI-
gated i'm order to insure crops. but IN
some years the rainfall is abundant. The
reclamation service has reserved two
sites for reservoirs on Otto creek and on
the north fork of the Red river, which
will furnish enough water to irrigate
125 900 acres. but the land Is not needed
at present and the irrigation systems VIII
not be undertaken until those of other
states are completed. Even that section
is not entirely dry. A story is told about
an engineer who was sent out to make
the survey for the proposed reservoir.
Having received no report from hun, MS
superior at Washington sent telegram
to inquire why he did not get to work.
He replied that he couldn't do anything
until it had quit raining and the freshets
had gone down.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
MISS VIRGINIA II. GREEvER,
Chiihowie. Maid of Honor.

the first of the week here with his
parents. MIR. and Mrs. j. L. Mercer
The annual concert of the William
and Mary Model School was held on
Palace Green yesterday evening.
Miss Esther Smith. of Salem, y. j..
Andrew j. Barnes has been spend
ing several days this week with rela-
tireS In the upper part of James City.
United States Senator Knute Nell
son was recent visitor to old friends
among the Norwegians who live in
this county This was the second visit
of thel Senator to y. Levorson, near
Lightfoot, and it was not generally
known he was here until after his de-
parture. Isl.
guest of E. n. Helsabeck, the first of
the week
Miss Floyd. Of Richmond, is the
guest of Mrs. c. c. Branch. al Toano.
Mrs. John Casey. Jr., left this week
for a. two weeks visit to relatives in
Mrs Warren Marston. Of Toano. has
returned from visit to her parents
in Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 6. Bohannan, OF
Surry, spent several days in Williams
burg this week. guests of the Misses
Morccock. r 'ia ~
Mrs E. 4. Eyerson, of Holyoke.
Mass. has been the guest this week
Of Miss Bertha Braithwaite. 5
Miss Elizabeth Martson who has
in charlottesville. Farmville and Lex
ington, has returned TO her home in
Toano.
The Rev. Charles G. Mallory, OF
Rhirebeck. n. y, is the guest of the
Rev. f. W. T. Pitman,
Il. G.. Wootten. or Boulevard, spent
Thursday here with Mayor e. w War
burton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
Blacksburg Social News
Especial 10 The Times-Disnatcb

-, $50 ~ ! liS ! iilicS lIlSpatCn.1
gram Of gaieties for the week inel,,de5
the dual track meet with Washing
ton and Lee Tuesday afternoon foi
lowed that evening by a concert and
vaudeville in the German Ciub Hail
baseball games Friday and SATURDAY
afternoons with the University Of 1en
nessee. reception in the home Of pro.
lessor and Mrs $. II. Pritchard Fri
DAY evening for the cadets OF the Pres
nyterian Church choir, and the C;Iee
.iuh concert this evening. The latter
Is inc chief musical event OF the
sprinG. and the local singers were as
sisted by I'VE OF the best known
musicians in Roanoke. -
Rev -. j. Woods has heen In Rich
mond this week for the commence
ment at Union Seminary and tha n,o
riage OF Miss Strickici and Rav St.
limmons. MIR. Woods also mnde tho
address TO the graduates Of Inc con-,
mary on "Wednesday,
MIS- G. w. Walker i. e. Wall.-
Jr" OF Pittsburg. and Rev. T. r hiii1or'
OF Youngstown. O.. have heen $500, :.
Of the week ioi part
Miss Martha Trout left .rhursdav ~,
hcr home IN Atlanta. after snan,, III
some time here with Mrs WilIian, e
James X. Henderson has rs,n,<,
from the Jefferson Iospita, j., 70 u ca
oke where he recently undar,, noaI II :
serious operation. iei went a
Mrs. j. l.. l:akin is a. home fron,
Nislt OF several months n la. :, oii' a
y Eakin. in Jackson, Miss w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
MISS MARY HOPE,
Ports mouth, SPONSOR.
Wilmington Social News
Especial 20 The Times-Dispatch.l

n. C.. May l3.-One OF
the chief events OF pleasure Of the
week was the tenth anniversary cele-
bration of Carolina Council, Royal Ar
canum. The council observed the
event in royal manner. Henry T..
Bonitz presided as toastmaster, and
also delivered a stirring address on
the principles of the order. There
were a number OF fine toast responses,
one Of the best being by Rev. s. Mem
Captain IL 8. crisp. of the revenue
cutter Seminole, and Mrs. Crisp left
this week. Captain Crisp has been
transferred from the command here
Both the captain and his wife made
numerous friends here. and were quite
prominent In social circles.
delightful occasion Wednesday
was the celebration of their golden
wedding by Mr. ,and Mrs. William a.
Wilson. The event was also the oc-
casion OF family reunion, and a
reception held Mt the Wilson home. on
Nun Street. For a number OF years
Mr.. Wilson was City Treasurer of
Wilmington, and is one of tho city's
most highly esteemed citizens.
Mrs. Fl. r. Bates charmingly enter
tanned her department OF the North
Carolina Sorosis at her hospitable
home. on South Second Street
There were many entertainments
given this week in honor OF tile dele-
gates here in attendance upon the
North Carolina Lutheran Synod AS n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

Academy. accompanied by her friend
Miss Ruth Pitts. visited Mr.. and Mrs
II. B. Hughes here this week.
Mrs. Edward L. Roberts has return
cd to her homo here after Il visit 10
friends and relatives in Farmville
Mrs. a, l. Pitts spent few days In
Richmond this week.
Miss Bliss Williams. who has been
spending some time in Richmond Las
returned to her home. "Bryn Arvon.
here. Ii
Mrs. r. l.. stone visited scottsville.
her old home. this week.
Miss Hannah Martin, who was prin--
cipai of the East End graded school
Of Arvonia for the session just ended.
has left for her home In Charlottes-
Vile.
r. s. Tuck. Of Richmond, spent some
days Al the Arvonla Inn this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
Martinsville Social News
Especial 10 The Timcs-Dispatcn.I

Especial TO The Ttmcs-Dispatcn.l
W. Smith and her daughter Miss
Edythe Smith. of iillsboro O.. who
have been the guests of relatives here
and In the county for the past three
weeks. returned home on Thursday.
Miss Grace Walton of Farmville,
and Miss Ruth smthson OF Crewc,
who were guests OF Mrs. p T. Morris.
Startling. Avenue. for about ten days.
We're called home on Saturday By the
Mr. and Mrs. +. L. Crutchhcld and
son, of Richmond. were guests at tho
home of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Is. Ileesce. for
several days last week.
Miss Comora Payne of Culpcper. is
the guest of her cousin Mrs. j. b.
Sparrow. Church Street.
Miss Bessie Hairston, of Oak HILL
IS the guest OF Mrs. i G. Penn. Broad
Misses Annie C. und Sadie May
Mullins spent several days in Bedford
City this week, as the guests OF their
brother. Henry G.. Mullins. who is a
r. A. Fontaine, of Kenbridse, spent
last Sunday with relatives here.
MIR. and Mrs. Edwin G. Penn spent
Ia LAST week in New York and other
Miss Roy Smith spent the past week
MI. and Mrs. John t. Penn and
e si,srt,n are spending some time in
Mrs. J. II, Spencer and daughter,
Miss Mary tIol, Spencer. after spend :
iing ten days in Baltimore, returned
home last saturday
pr and Mrs Harry B. Stone. of
ashland. " Va. are the guests OF
Mrs. stones parehts, DR.. and Mrs c.
+. kearfott
Robert kearfott. of the UNIVERSE; g
OF Virginia, spent a few days with
relatives here this week.
large delegation from Post !, OF
Martinsviile, attended the State Con-
,his s Of ing I. r. a. in Danviile
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

body the delegates were royalty on
tertained. too at n public reception
givcnby the Dorcas Society They,
were given complimentary trolley
ride to Wrightsville Beach. and a
fine seashore repast while there.
Now that the seashore season Is
about to open UP a number OF house
parties at Wrightsvillc Beach will be
given. The first was started to-day.
when Burke Bridgers carried quite IL
party TO the beach to be entertained
at the Bridgers cottage.
o. w. Stoner, of Harrisonburg, Va,
who had been the guest of j. III.
Baugh, returned home this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
Concord Social News

Special 10 The Times. Disp,tcn
y ord. Va. May i3-Misses Mnr.ai
rn rs,nia Meeks. of Lynchbnrs arrival NM na
IiSv - ~ ~ sPann me SUMMER at Hotel Cross
W.. =. H. Williams returned home W.,
.,!,s from Gatesviiie. NC. wbets "e bo
. hnnna Evans. who has been visiting ber.
rY,rn,a 10 vivian. W. Va Tuesday g
eurrie Baiiou and wife. Of I'ynohh
i Speh' SUNDAY with Mr. and Mrs j. csG mat.
Or. Frank Fisher and daughter p,,d,,.
here. 'S WITH relatives
W. r. Price and wife Of winston -sal.,,
y, !, T.. are here visiting Mrs Jessie rrica -
.n.sS SUSIE Lee. of Cats Mill. Is week .end
snest Of Miss Aubrey Martin. e''a
lhomas Perdue and wife OF Iynchhn,.
listed Charles I'erdue Sunday ''"i -
r,i1 mrs W. w n 4. Steele and sons. Burke and
Ga a's 10 Atlanta.
Mrs George Linthicun, and Miss I,nio
hubbard, 81 LynchburS ara visiting thar
uncle. } u. Evnns '""r
Arvonia Social News.
lSpeciaito The Times Dispatch
ArNonia. Va, May IS.-aiiss Ethel
Hughes, a student of the Fork Union