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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Elasticity Of tho Human Skull.


Fortunately the human skull, al
though composed of bones. is elastic
much more so than one would think.
The average male adult skull. in fact
is SO elastic that it may be compressed
laterally in diameter by blow or
pressure applied Mt the center of area
at right angles to the surface at that
point by one and one-half centimeters.
or about six-tenths Of an inch, recov-
ering it's original diameter and form
without breakage. The material of
which our bones are made is so highly
resistant that cylindrical piece there
of only one square millimeter or OOOl55
square inch in alea-that is. only 1913
millimeters or O.O44 inch in diameter.
has q tensile strength of fifteen kilo-
grams. or thirty-three pounds avcirdu-
E1is, figuring out at about 21,30O
pounds per square inch. A similar
sample of hardwood tested in the same
manner held only ten kilograms--that
is, bone has so per cent more tensile
strength than wood. A single bone
fiber is shown in the hygiene exhibit
tion, Dresden, supporting weight OF
five Kilograms, or eleven pounds avoir-
dupOis.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
300 JOIN GARDEN CLUB
Mandan Women's Civic League Inter
ests Children in Gardening.

Mandan.-Three hundred Mandan
public school children will take an
active interest in flower and vegetable
gardening this summer through the
work of the Mandan Women's Civic
league, which has adopted that plan
as part of it's years program.
The league has secured grounds for
a children's garden, and around the
entire plot border of flowers,
twenty feet wide, will be planted In
side of the border of flowers will be
the vegetable gardens. In order to
stimulate interest, the league will con.
duct the gardening work under the
contest plan, with suitable rewards
for the young gardeners showing good
results.
Mandan women, in addition to this
gardening campaign, are showing an
active interest in the general beautifi-
cation of the city. The establishment
of a garbage collection system, the in
stitution Of general spring "clean
up" day, and several other similar
lines of endeavor, all promoted with a
view to making Mandan a cleaner and
better city in which to live, are among
the plans being worked out
Mrs G. A. Stark is president of the
organization and Mrs. c. f. Ellis is
secretary. In addition to the central
organization, there also are ward or
ganizations which cooperate with the
city association.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Try a Lauoh.

A frown has never been yerv effec-
i've as bait for fortunes smile.-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Model Botanic Garden.

The forest of Arden. brought to the
notice of the Botanical society of
Washington by H. c.. Skeels. is 300
acre tract Of forest and meadow just
east of Joliet, Ill. 1t is a part Of the
1000 acre estate of H. N. Higinbotham
Of Chicago and has been arranged as Il
model botanic garden, which already
has 1000 species and has room for as
many more. The plants are arranged
along the five miles of gravel drives in
the accepted sequence of plant fami-
lies, from the ferns to the composites.
There are no formal beds and no labels,
but map, divided into squares Of
hundred feet to side, has an index
giving the plant names and the number
of the squares containing each species.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
BEETLE MoNoPLANE.
Successful Flying Machine Equipped
With FOLDING Winqs.

With wings that fold back over the
body like those of Il gigantic beetle.
curious. insect-ike appearance is pre-
sented by the new French aeroplane
illustrated herewith. says Popular Me-
chunics. Moreover. differentiating it
from the host of freak folding contriv-
ances that have preceded it. the pres
ent machine. the de Marcay- Mooney
monopane. sis the first with folding
wings that has actually flown.
AS is shown in the illustration, the
principle Of construction is simplicity
itself. each wing being pivoted at its
point Of attachment to the body, to a
vertical pillar that. besides constitut-
ing hinge, also serves as mast or
strut, from which the bracing wires
to the wings are strung
A wheel alongside the drivers seat
controls the wing positions. and by re-
volving this wheel the change is eff
fected from wings fully spread to the
closed position over the body. In both
positions there is provision for securely
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25

locking the wings in place-a point
of particular Importance in the flight
position.
No attempt is made to allow for
swinging the wings during flight. the
novel design having for it's sole pur-
pose the more compact slowing Of
wings, while the machine is on the
ground. to facilitate storage. and also
to allow the vehicle to be run along
narrow roads Dr across other than clear
fields. in search of suitable ascending
areas. This land travel can be accom-
plished either by towing. as with n
horse or automobile. or by the thrust
of the aeroplanc propeller. the latter
ordinarily permitting it to proceed un,
der its own power. in the manner Of
the not altogether uncommon wind
wagon" Steering OH the ground is
effected by the wheels of the alighting
gear. which are made movable. and
connected up to a steering gear. with
this particular purpose in view.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Stolen Goods Sold to Owner

Grand Forks. = The selling of har-
ness to the man from whom it was
originally stolen, landed A. E. Ben
nett of this city in the hands of the
officers. Bennett worked through an
accomplice, making the thefts of har-
ness himself, and then intrusting it to
a second party for selling purposes.
All went we'll until the seller, who Gid
not know where the harness was stol.
en- from, CHANGED into the place of
business at which Bennett was en-
ployed and the proprietor Of the store
made the purchase
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Eye Strain.
Choice Engravings.

america is not deficient in patriot
ism nor in love of art" said the CHEEKY
citizen. NO" replied Miss Cayenne.
But just the same, the general eager
ness to possess 500 bills is not due
entirely to the fact that George Wash
ington's picture is on them. Wash.
ington Star.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Trunk Travs.

Trunks have improved along with
everything else in this progressive age.
The trunk with one tray is a rarity,
and most trunks are made with five
or six trays. There is such a demand
for trays that they are sold separately,
and can be added to any trunk when
ever needed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
EXPLOSION BURNS CHILD,
Grand Forks Girl Injured While Pre-.
pairing Supper.

Grand Forks.-While she was en-.
deavoring to prepare supper for her
mother, Jessie Craver, the 7-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Craver, of this city, was badly burned
about the face and hands in a kero-
sene explosion. Two years ago Mr..
and Mrs. Craver lost a little boy
through poisoning, and year ago
q little girl died with scarlet fever.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Bankers viii Help Cause.


Minot. - Bankers of northwestern
North Dakota, at their annual meeting,
pledged their support to the North Da-
kota Better Farming association. Fol
lowing are the officers elected: Presi-
dent, Ed. S. Healy, Glenburn; vice
president, Hans G. Miller, Ryder; sec
retary, w. Porter, Minot; treasurer,
Oscar Perum, Carpio; executive coun-
Gil, E. G. Krueger, Bowbells; Fl. T.
Sands, Norman; Walter Nelson
Coulee; D. R. Robinson, Garrison; E.
S. Person, Minot, and A. E. Severid.
Velva
Eye Strain.
or all the misfortunes that could be
fall human being, the loss OF sight
is probably the greatest, and yet no
organ of the body is so constantly
abused as the eye. The trouble is
that the possessor of the normal eve
does not take into consideration that
IN all near work, as in reading, writ
ing, sewing, ETC., the eye is actively
engaged as we'll as the hands and
brain, and that the eye only is at rest
when looking into space or when
closed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
FATHER IS IN JAIL.
Charged With Serious Crime Against
HIS Own Daughter.

McClusky Herman Borchardt. aged
SO years, was arrested at his home
four miles east of Skogmo, on a war
rant issued by States Attorney Nor
row, at the instigation of State HUI
name Officer Blake. Borchardt is
charged with incest and the complain
ing witness is his 18-year-old daughter.
who is at present confined In the Ana
moose hospital.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-25
Tea Chest Linino

Ine Chinese use as an alloy for lin
eg tea chests metal foil consisting Of
rs parts of lead and 18 parts of tin. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05

Leaving as the amount sold
20 private consumers .....i53. 1890
The receipts tor gas. inciud-
ing delinquent bills. ae:c. siie,a5i %
Received from sale OF coke.
,ic. ................. 1850 !
Making total receipts. s+2l,sis 80
Ths costs OF production arc given in
detatl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05
Wouldn't You Like to
Feel Real Good Again?

To be able 10 cat anything you
wished. and know It would diges,
thoroughly and not lay IN your stou-
ach like lump o. lead causing heHr,-
burn and poisonous gases TO form ?
You know the suffering caused by in
digestion, constipation. dyspepsia,
stomach troubles and nervousness
the long hours you have laid awake
az night unable 10 sleep. = purely
vegetable compound made by the
Leftwich Chemical Company. OF
I-ynchhurg. Va. IL guaranteed TO cure
OF all stomach troubles in a short
time. II In known as CONQUERINE
and Is cold by all druggists in CSC, SOC
and s1.o0 bottles. Read what Mr.. G.
VI. Mcdaniel. Lynchburs. Va, says: II
have used Conqueripe for indigestion
and dyspepsia and hnd II invaluable
II relieved ME or an acute attack Of
indigestion In 20 minutes. now al
ways keep a bottle with me. as IL Is
the very best stomach medicine have
ever used
Call on your druggist today and pur-
chase bottle OF Conquerine Start
taking II right away and you will be
like Thousands OF others who have
found that after taking COSQCE.
R1NE they we're perfectly we'll again
and could cot anything they wanted
without the effects they used to suffer.
But don't put this OFT DO il right
now. The earlier you commence tak-
ing Conquerine the sooner YOU will DO
relieved and feel real well again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05
MAYOR ADVOCATES
E|GHTY-CEHT GAS
Continued from Flrs, Pagc)

chasing agent and paymaster. In
these recomim :ndat!ons fully concur.
The Iicnlth Department.
inc report OF the BOARD Of Health
was PREPARED 10y Dr. f. T.. Levy. Ch'cr
tieaith officer. with his usunl care. ami
AZ OF great intsrcs, and value. The
number Of deaths in Richmond last
year was ..ilS. or lCo less than during
INC previous year. The ratio. Including
Hoh-rcsldcnts. was 2i.02 10 each 1000
ihhanitahts, or excluding non-rcsi
nchts, 1896 to each 1000 THIS Is the
i""tst death rHte for The past ave
Sehfs' except for the year 1893. Con-
Sumption aud other diseases OF INC res
Pirhtory organs Lead the list p,,t there.
wa" slisht decrease from last year.
typhoid fever has the lowest death
rate ever recorded in tho city. Fatal
ma iaFin is practically unknown IN the
city, There has been u great decline
IN INC numhei Of deaths from iiphthc-
ia. De'"Ie the discovery ana use OF
hni.,oAin. about 50 per cent Of those
"ttncked by this disease III ii: nos.
ABOUT 81 per cent vi these patients
Recover.
The work Of the Visiting Nurses is
mighty commended. and the Health
Hoard thinks there should be corps
Oh these nurses Immediately connected
with the Health Department. Tho
tuberculosis CHUp is an inStitutium
which deserves moro liberal support
from 'he city. Src"nty seven patients
were treated durins the past scar.
ana with hcncnrtal results IN many
casca j. .. riisl.y hna erected an
additional building Containing four
rooms. together with nurses quar-
,crs for advanced stages and tic
ladies' Association OF Gintcr Park
has done important work In aid OF
NC institution The board asks an
appropriation OF $4,000 for tho ,naintc-
nance OF tho camp.
The Cfty's Dcnth Rate.
Inc health report shows the great
disproportion between deaths OF white
and colorcd residents of the city.
with white population Of So per
cent. and colorcd population Of 81
per cent. the number of deaths were
white. l.SI7. and coiorcd. I.3il. Among
tho whites thcro were $50 more births
IMAM deaths, while among tho coll
ored tho births were 2SS less than
tho dcaths. This 20 some extent may
be- due to inaunlcient returns of the
births OF colorcd children. but will
not altogether account for the die
parity. From the face Of tho returns
II would therefore appear that the
colcrcd rucc Is dying out
Consumption was the cause OF -
Per cent. Of the deaths among the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05
city, n suitable building be erected on
the site for the use of the city.
Library and parkn

city, a suitable building be erected on
the site for the use of the city.
Library and Parks.
Several weeks ago I communicated
to the Council the offer OF Mr. Thos.
]. Todd to contribute the sum OF s15,-
library building IL the city would
build. furnish and maintain u public
library, and Il committee was appoint
proposition. l respectfully ask that
prompt action may be taken on this
important subject, and that the city
accept this generous offer.
The city of Richmond is fortunately
the owner of two large parks. William
Byrd and Joseph Bryan Parks, con-
tanning. respectively. 800 and .62 acres.
They are about TWO miles apart and
Boulevard forms apart. Joseph Bryan
Park is susceptible of such improve
mcnt as VIII make 1t one of the most
attractive parks of the city. and in II
resort as William Byrd Park. re-
spcctfully recommend that a coInpe-
tent person be employed to lay out
plans for It's permanent improvements;
that these improvements be made as
soon as practicable. and that the
boulevard be extended from Broad
street 10 this park.
] recommend that the city Council
appoint City Nurseryman. who shall
be held responsible for the condition
OF our shade trees, and that the force
der to enable him to do this important
work.
As the city has recently acquired
title to the lots OF land in rear OF the
armory at the corner OF Seventh and
Marshall Streets, I respectfully recon-
mend the erection or new armory on
. that site. utilizing the old building as
far as practicable.
! respectfully recommend that the
Seabrooka Warehouse lot and all other
unrroductivc lands for which the city
Will have no use be sold. and the pro-
ceeds turned into the Sinking Fund
Comments City Council.
In consequence Of recent changes In
the ordinances and in our city char
ter, the wards of the city have been
reduced TO four. and one-half OF the
members OF the CITY Council will re-
tire from service at the expiration of
their terms. The city Council Will he
solely n Legislative body. and It's mem-
bers will he relieved from the dis
charge of executive duties, which will
devolve upon an executive board OF
five members, TO be elected by the poo
pie from the city at large. This IL
therefore an appre.ariate occasion, and
| cannot close this Gommunica ton
I without expressing my high apprecia-
ton OF the intelligent. honest and
faithful mssnner In which the members
OF the Council have discharged their
oncrouS Legislative and executive
duties. To these patriotic gentlemen
the THANKS Of all our people are due.
Very respectfully.
u. {. RICHARDSON.
Mayor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05
LOW CoI.oNIsTT FARES TO THE WEST
YIN Norfolk aud McNtcrn NaiI.YuN

Extremely low fares to principal
points in California, Washington. Ore
gon, Idaho, Montana aud other West
ern states: also to Alberta and British,
Columbia Tickets on sale daily ureSl
April -. Call on or write to
{. IT. BOSLEY.
District Passenger Agent.
SIS East Main St, Richmond Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05

sowcrs and l233 miles of sewer con-
nections having been constructed dur
Ing the year. Tho Virginia Avenue
sewer. which will drain large area
In tho southwestern section OF tho
cit%. Will soon be completed.
Other recommendations OF the City
Engineer contained in his annual re-
port arc highly commended by tho
Navor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05

whites and % per cent. Of deaths
among the coiored. The average age
at the time or death was, whites
forty years and eleven months, col.
ored. twenty nine years and seven
months
Or. Levy REPORTS continued harmony
between the milkmen and the depart.
inent. and says that the sanitary
quality OF our drinking water Is all
that could bc desired. lie pays an
appropriate tribute TO tho late vii.
liam r. ioldsworth, Inspector OF MIX
and Food supplies. who died on Feb
rura. IS 19ll.
Tho Superintendent OF the Street
Cleaning Department reports tina, it
Is collecting ashes. garbage and trash
from $500 houses. cleaning 1890
street basins eleven square miles of
streets and alleys. conducting a dog
pound, allins UP unused wells and
caring for all drinking fountains and
water ,rou5hs.
The Price of Gas.
Cubic Feet.
Tho ou,pu, Of gas during "a.
year amounted 20 53t.l5s.-
700 cubic feet. which. added
to tho amour: on hand at
the beginning OF the year,
made ,..............-. 2it3i'S 81
Los, b. leekaSc and
condensation s2,s5c,l4!
Used by the city and
at tho works. .io.1oi,ogo
Balance on hand De-
cemocr 81. l9!i... ?,2ss.ss7
. 1 =. =.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-05

ehaaihS isont and paymaster In
these feconim :ndat!ons fully concur.
fbc IicnItl Dcpnrtmcut
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
VELVET DISPLACED BY SATIN
For Girdles, the Latter Material ls
Now Favored by the Devotees
Of Fashion.

To n degree, black satin is taking
the place of black velvet for girdles
To wear with round-skirted house
frocks OF voile or marquisette in
white, cerise or blue, certain young
woman, Just pack from Paris has a
three-yard length OF double-faccd and
very broad black satin ribbon which
starts under a buckle at the back OF
the waist line, goes once about the
figure and falls down the center back
OF the skirt, almost to the feet She
also has collection OF big black satin
bows, which she finds useful as orna-
ments for the front Of the bodice. to
loop up skirts drapery and to pin
on to hat.
Rocco garlands OF flowers made Of
silk, satin or velvet and often com
bining these three fabrics, bedeck
afternoon house costumes and the
simpler sort OF evening frocks, and
are Justly regarded as accessories be
cause merely pinned In place The
garlands outline the neck OF the bod.
ice or stray over one shoulder In aim
less fashion; they mingle with the
folds OF panier or catch up lace
rufne trimming a petticoat.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
Autumn Blouscs.

Sheer blouses for autumn wear are
of soft mulls and batistes embroid-
cred with huge scallops done in heavy
silks. An embroidered dotted swiss
blouse Of this sort, worn with dull
blue worsted suit, had collar and
cuffs of white agarie, and the but
tons down the front were Of glass
with turquoise enamel centers; link
cuff buttons to match finished with
long sleeves, says the Montreal Star
The smart tailored suit was accompa
MED by patent leather boots with but
toned tops OF cloth to match.
Chiffon blouses, laid in tucks and
having the tucks stitched conspicu
ously in contrasting color, are fall
notion. A navy blue chiffon model by
Beer has groups of tiny tacks stitched
in white, and white satin collar and
cuffs trimmed with white satin but
tons,
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
MARKS NOVELTY IN SCARFS
New Arrangement Ct Garniture That
May Be Of MalIne, Chiffon or Net,
as Desired.

Scarfs of maline, chiffon. or net are
still three yards long and at least n
yard wide, but they are worn in a
wholly novel way. One end of the
tilmy material gathered into many
deep folds Is ribbon-stayed, pinned to
the bodice an inch or more above the
waist line, then drawn up one side and
across the back of the neck, then down
the other side OF the bodice to form a
deep V, there caught under an orna-
mental buckle and finally allowed to
run diagonally over the side of the
skirt. Sometimes the scarf is caught
half way down the skirt with second
ornamental buckle matching the one
used upon the waist and again 1t hangs
freely almost to the hem OF the skirt.
The new scarfs are untrimmed and
have no finishing other than the sell
wages Of the material at the sides, but
the end which is not ribbonstayed
must of course, be finished with a
deep hem.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
Production as compared with full
crop, is given as follows: 100 repre-
Senting a full crop:

In summary, the government rates
the condition Of all Colorado crops not
yet harvested 20 per cent. better than
at the corresponding time last year.
In giving figures for crops on which
it has not kept accurate data in pre-
vious years, the government gives
Colorado a yield Of three bushels OF
clover seed to the acre, this being 43
per cent. above the national average.
There was 80 per cent. of full crop,
against national average of TIA, and
an increase in the year of per cent.
in the acreage.
The Colorado yield of alfalfa seed
is placed at 80 bushels to the acre,
there being 30 per cent. of full crop.
H. The average yield of cabbage per
acre is placed at $4,000 pounds, there
being "a per cent. OF full crop,
against percentage for the nation of
90.6.
The states yield OF onions is placed
at 1885 pounds to the acre, 12.5 per
cent. above the national average. The
crop is rated as full"
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
New Furs.

Black pony skin, with which we
may so well content ourselves as a
substitute for the expensive broad
tail, is reported to be in n superbly
fine form, and coats OF this will, In
deed, be feature of this winters fur
fashions, accompanied by black fox.
skunk, ermine and chinchilla. Not
that this Is any new proposition. as
these are Just the furs every one wore
or wanted to wear last winter &
wide, long stole of ermine. with black
fox borders to her pony coat. will be
well-nigh Indispensable to the fashion.
able woman this coming winter.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
SUGAR Workers Get Increase.

Greeley, Colo.-The Great Western
Sugar Company plants at Greeley, Ea-
ton and Windsor have made a volun-
tary increase in the wage scale Of 10
per cent. This means about $4,000
per month additional wages. The in
crease was made to keep the men at
work during the entire campaign,
which promises to be the longest in
the history of the sugar industry in
northern Colorado.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
Farm Special Ends Successful Tour,

Burlington, COlO.-The tour of the
Rock Island dry farming special ended
here. Stratton turned out well, meet.
ngs being held In the town hall and
at the train. followed by an elaborate
banquet, with the Commercial Club as
host. As result Of the tour, Ebert,
Lincoln and Kit Carson counties will
endeayor to obtain appointment Of
county agricultural demonstrators,
dnder government aid and supervision,
Much new dairy stock will be bought,
and the milk production viii be great.
ly increased.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-31
A Nice Distinction.

Senator Gronna, discussing n knot
y problem, said in speech:
There Is "A nice distinction involved
'cre. You don't notice It at first,
'nce 1t is pointed out to you, however,
GU perceive its immense Importance
It's the sort of distinction that
'obsa Codes beautiful young wife
cvealed to him during "A conjugal
uarrcl over diamond tiara.
People say quayered the old
ian, trembling with rage People
NY you only married me because had
loney,'
The young woman smiled suporbly
Rubbish she exclaimed My pri
nary reason for marrying you was
hat ! had no money myself"