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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

in different places to improve the far
ming methods OF the present, for the
future depends on the present.
Last winter secretary-Treasurer
Thos. Cooper was in Devils Lake at
the Mid-Winter fair, and said that
the better Farming association would
send q man to Ramsey county if the
county commissioners would pay $2,-
900 per year, half his salary. What did
they dot Well, they didn It! and now
we have no expert farmer.
But some may say we do not need
any expert farmer. We never had q
better crop than this year, and the ex-
pert farmer was not to blame for it.
But what about last leari Next yearf
I have met several young men from
counties where the experts are helping
the farms al raise better crops, and
to make the best use Of everything
on the farm. Some counties have as
many as thee Of these men in them.
There are at present 20 Of them at
work in IA counties Of the state.
went up to Sec. Cooper's office this
afternoon, and while there an express
package arrived from some farmer
whose wheat was seemingly rotting
of in the joints. It contained sam.
pie Of his wheat, and in-I think less
than minute-Mr. Cooper said,
"Wheat Stem Magot." Now if there
had been an expert in that county he
might have noticed that in time to
have taken some measures to protect
the crop. An example Of improved
methods paying was given this P. NJ.
by Mr.. Cooper. A farmer who would
be considered quite successful since he
was making a profit Of $40 per acre,
was enabled to more than double it in
four years.
If Ramsey had one Of these men,
and any farmer wishes to get some in
formation or advice as to how to di.
vide his fields most economically, how
to plan his buildings, how deep to
plow, how to drain DOGGY piece Of
! land, or bow to conserve the most
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
MARVIN KIRK TELLS OF EXPERIENCES AT THE
FARGO BETTER FARMING ASSOCIATION CONGRESS

moisture for next year, from our pres
ent very plentiful supply, all he would
have to do would be to telephone or
write to him at his office in Devils
Lake, or wherever it was, and meet
him at the depot in the automobile the
increased profits on his land would en-
able him to purchase, and take him out
to his farm.
In some cases these experts have
helped farmers to increase their clear
profits (Which really amounts to their
salary five (5) times! These are, Of
course not every day occurrences, but
I have seen several places in which
our own farm can be bettered, just
by listening to general talks by our in.
structors.
I have said scarcely anything about
what we are doing here, but perhaps
I should tell little about our daily
work, play and excitement. We sleep
in open and sheltered tents, rise at
$3.50, and after q few bugle calls and
other preliminaries we line up in two
companies and march of to breakfast.
Company A, the boys in the other row
Of tents is in charge Of Mr.. Ogard,
and our company, B, is under Mr.. Dix
on, both fine young fellows. Mr.. Cen.
ter has charge Of the camp. He
is big, jolly, smiling man, and he
knows what boys like, and does his
best to give it to them. Of course
Mr.. Thos. Cooper is at the head Of the
whole thing, planned it out, and is
pushing it through. He is-well-he 3
all right!
Last night when we returned ito
camp, about 10 p. NJ, the fire works
were just being set of in front OF the
grand stand. It so happened that the
rockets were so sighted that they be.
gan to drop sticks into camp. One
stick missed James Torbet's head and
went just over his shoulder and stuck
in the ground behind him. One fel.
low claimed to have been hit in the
head, but none were hurt badly en-.
ough to show any signs OF it.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

Louis Diechert who owns an auto.
mobile and drives horse is here from
Grand Forks and is Dragging about
the big show there this week called a
fair. Lou says they are going to take
a horse up in an aeroplane that will
jump into tank Of water, and have
rooster on exhibit that is twice the
size Of man, while some fellow was
going up in a parachute and land on
his feet head first. Lou had things
generally mixed up, but he made some
Of it stick, especially those who arriv-
ed IN the city behind a load Of hay
today believed what Lou said.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02


July Is, 1912.
supt. J. A. Haig.
Dear Prof. Haig:-
As we have from supper time to 10
.. m. to ourselves this evening, win
have time to write few lines to you
and to thank you for the appointment
as delegate. We are daily learning,
seeing and hearing much that will, if
put into practice, be of more value to
us than year Of ordinary schooling,
and that, according to figures given us
by Sec. Cooper Of the Better Farming
association is certainly very valuable.
He told us that statistics gathered
from large number Of farmers in
New York state recently, showed that
the average farmer who had a gram.
mar school education cleared only $31s
per year over actual expenses and in.
terest on his investment, ETC., the high
school graduates cleared 1922 per year
and those who had any higher educa.
ton cleared an average Of $s47. That
equalled their salary, as computed by
good statisticians. None Of this edu-
cation had been along agricultural
lines, but along the good o1d.fashion-
ed lines Of reading and writing and
cipherin. That shows that simple ed
ucation helps to make better farm
ef.
But $500 is not enough profit per
year. Few average men make more
than IS per acre of their farms Now
the man who knows how to handle his
land to the best advantage will make
much more than that. Therefore send
the boys to the N. D. Agricultural col
lege which is supported by a small
part OF tho taxes paid on this land.
But what shall we do until the boys
have learned their profession, for far
ming will soon be one Of the most i'm
kportant of professions, and returned to
take charge Of the farm7 None OF the
lecturers, so far have told US in
just so many words, what to do, but
several have told what has been done
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
LAST SAD RITES
FOR v. J. HURST
FITTING TRIBUTE WAS PAID THIS
MORNING AT FuNARAL
SERVICES.

The last sad rites of William j.
Hurst, were held at the home this
morning, Rev. Wallace Of the Metho-
dist church and Rev. Torbett Of the
Presbyterian church officiating. The
members Of the W1orkmen and Odd
Fellows lodge marched to the Great
Northern depot where the remains
were placed on the train and shipped
to Crookston, Mr.. Hurst's former
home, for burial, which will take place
tomorrow. The pail bearers were Mes
Sis. Duell, Fosburg, Ole serumgard,
George Elmslie, Adams and Moen.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

Al Kiefer one Of the big county au.
ditors Of North Dakota who holds
down the position n McHenry county
was here from Towner last evening for
few hours between trains No. 2 and
No. I. Mr.. Kiefer brings the news
that the United States Field trials
will be held at Towner September 9th,
and the McHenry county residents are
looking forward to it as the biggest
event sver held in that section Of the
state. Mr.. Kiefer is q real live boos.
ter for his community and man who
can really accomplish results without
having to face odds is good looking
visitor in Devils Lake.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

Sixteen black bass averaging about
three pounds each was the string
which DR.. and Mrs. Follett and Ster-
man McClory brought back to Devils
Lake after an over Sunday outlrg at
Lake Jarves which was thoroughly
enjoyed. It was one Of the best cat.
ches Of the season ana the fishermen
tave a right to be elated over their
success. Several witnesses were called
to the scene when the fshermn arriv-
d so that any story which may emin-
ate cannot be labeled the usual "fish
stcry."
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

a. L. Schwabe who formerly travel
ed in this territory and later went to
Ohio to dispose Of wire fences, is back
among us and will make the rounds in
this section again. Mr.. schwabe is
not determined whether he will make
Devils Lake or Grand Forks his head.
quarters, but will likely come to this
city. Mrs. Schwabe is now at Grand
Forks but will come to Devils Lake
for brief visit at least in few
days.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

Rev. Edwin S. Shaw Of Minot well
known here, having been in charge Of
the Chautauqua last year and who for
the past six years has had charge Of
the missionary and Sunday school
work for the Congregationalists in this
district, has accepted the call to the
passionate Of the Congregational church
at Williston, which was extended to
him two weeks ago. Rev. Mr.. Shaw
will commence his work in his new
field on the first of September.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
PREACHER IN
POLL |CA[
SPEECH
'*****+******%+s

GRAND FORKS, July 3d.
Rev. J. II. Batten, who preach
; ed the union services in the
Congregational church Sunday
) night, disappointed the church
; goers by delivering what is
called by most Of those who
heard it, q rank political
speech instead Of a religious
: sermon.
The speaker roasted Roose-
welt, Taft and the socialists to
a brown turn, in a manner be-
coming only a political plat
form. He was reminded of the
: improperly Of his remarks by
Rev. W. G. Warner, pastor Of
the church, and at the close Of
the large audience in a pleas
! ant frame Of mind by few
remarks during which he said:
1T realize that this is no
: place for q political speech and
} I do not intend to make one,
+ but I intend to vote for Presi-
+ dent Roosevelt"
+ The fact that Rev. Batten
; had been especially bitter in
+ his castigation of Colonel Roo.
+ the pastor q significance that
+ the audience was quick to grasp
+ and hearty laughter greeted
+ the statement, and had it not
+ been in a sacred place there
+ would certainly have been
+ real sheer.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Robertson who
have been guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Robertson for the past month
left yesterday afternoon to motor to
Devils Lake and other points west, aft.
er which they will return to Minneap-
obs, making the entire trip by auto.
They will 60 by way Of Fargo and
Lake Melissa and at the latter place
will be Joined by Miss Ada Robert
son and her guest, Miss Lucille Hale
Of this city who will return to Min
neapolis to complete her visit there
Grand Forks Times.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

The boys returning from the Better
Farming encampment held at Fargo
are loud in their praise Of the first
event Of the kind ever held in the
state. Ramsey county is especially
well pleased with the knowledge the
boys gained while there, while Dew
lis Lake glories in the fact that two
prize winners were from this city, a
record which no other city in the state
enjoys. p. III Is: !; Vi -. "a, :.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
SHORT OF RAILS
500 men STOP
INABILITY TO SECURE STEEL
CAUSES HALT IN CONSTRC.
TON WORK.

Work on the construction of the 500
railroad was brought to an abrupt
halt today and large gang Of men
may have to he laid off owing to the
inability to secure steel, there being
a rail shortage. A number Of men
halted in their work Of laying rails
in the region Of Southam in Ramsey
county today and it is expected that
more men will be forced to quit the
Job soon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

The Charles theatre had an excep.
tional attraction last evening, featur-
ing "The Power Behind the Throne,''
which was well portrayed in picture,
50 realistic that a demand has been
made for repeater tonight as many
were unable to get inside the little
playhouse and enjoy the stellar pro
duction. It is almost like going to
the real thing to see the Charles dra
mas in. pictures.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

According to local officials Of the
Great Northern the opening Of the new
Surrey line between Fargo and Minot
will bring many railroaders to this
city, many Of whom have families. Al
ready the new ticket clerk, Fred Ell
chorn, has moved his family here from
Devils Lake.-Fargo Forum.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
BENSON COUNTY
FAIR ON TODAY
MANY ATTENDED THE OPENING
DAY-EXHIBITs AND ATTRAC.
TI0NS THE VERY BEST,
Special to The World.

Special to The World.
LEEDS, N. D., July so.-The Ben
son county fair opened here today
with an excellent attendance for the
first day. The exhibits are splendid
and the attractions such as to make
every day success. Benson county
residents proved loyal to their fair as.
ISOLATION despite the fact that the
Grand Forks fair opened today also.
The fair will continue tomorrow and
Thursday.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
JAMES ST[NSON
LANDS CONTRACT
WILL REMODEL HEATING PLANT
AT THE COUNTY COURT
HOUSE. ..r,::M@!!

At the meeting of the county com.
missioners yesterday the contract for
remodelling the heating and ventilat-
ing plant at the court house made nee
essary by the erection of the vault and
the change Of the offices was let TO
James stenson Of this city, he being
the lowest bidder.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
IS IT THE 10.
OR THE JOURNAL
MITCHELL AGENCY HAS CLIENT
WHO Is GOING TO PURCHASE
PAPER HERE.

In letter to the World requesting
information the Mitchell Agency Of
Minneapolis has the following to say:
"We have client who is going to
buy one Of the papers in your town,
SO will thank you to give the matter
your immediate attention."
The World has been unable to ascer.
tain as to whether the Inter-Ocean,
Call OF Journal is to be disposed Of.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
FAIR At FORKS
OPENED TODAY ||IA||IY'|
GREAT EXHIBITION ON IN FULL
SWING AT UNIVERSITY
CITY.
Special TO The world.

Special to The World.
GRAND FORKS, July 3o.-Great
crowds attended the opening Of the
fair here today, it being Grand Forks
day. The exhibition in all lines was
unusual this year, especially the at
fractions. DR.. Bell made test Of his
aeroplane at $3.50 O'Clock this morn
ing and found everything in readiness
for the fight and parachute jump at
s O'Clock this afternoon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
jAHNS COMES
TO LIFE AGAIN
THE MYSTERIOUS FARMER WHO
WAS LOST AT FORKS NOW
AT EsMOND.
Special to The World.

Special to The World.
EsMoND, North Dakota, July 30
The wrestling match here on satur-
day night, between Con Laastuen of
Esmond and Farmer Jahns Of Grand
Forks, was the best match ever seen
here. Johns, who is the heavier man,
had matched to throw Laastuen three
times in an hour, but succeeded in get.
ting only one fall in Al minutes.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
+ + = 4 \ + 4 = $50 4 +
THE WEATHER

+ + + + 4 + + = + + + I. + + + + =
For Devils Lake and vicinity: Fair
tonight and Wednesday; not much
change in temperature.
For North Dakota :Fair tonight and
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Lowest last night, 81 above.
Highest yesterday, 70 above.
At 7 a. m. today, 81 above.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

The team Of horses on the Roden-
bach and Mundt delivery wagon be-
came frightened and ran away :his af-
ternoon. The wagon was quite badly
smashed, this being about the only
damage done before the horses were
caught.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
He. WAS SEEING
THINGS At NIGHT
ANDRaW WENECELYK BROUGHT
FOR HEARING BEFORE IN.
SANITY BOARD.

Seeing things at night and peculiar
actions at the Edmore hotel, caused
Andrew Wenecelyk to be brought be-
fore the insanity board here last even.
ing for hearing. The fellow was plac.
ed in the county Jail here last night
and relatives at Minneapolis have been
notified Of his condition and will prob.
ably care for him. a..
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
+ $3.50 +%%%*+ + !
NORTH DAKOTA HAS.

An arabic land surface Of
more than 100000 acres.
seventy.four thousand three
hundred and sixty farms with
an average acreage per farm Of
3S2 acres (census flgures).
Twenty million four hundred
fifty-fve thousands ninety.two
acres actually under cultiva'
ton Census figures).
+ + + 4 4 4. + + + + + + + +
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
LARGEST MAN
IN HET T|NC[R
COUNTY DEAD
HAD BEEN WORKING IN A NINE
AND WAS FOUND IN POOL
OF WATER.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH HAS CAUs-
ED NO END OF EXCITEMENT
AT NEW ENGLAND.
Special to The world.

Special to The World.
NEW ENGLAND, N. D., July 30
John Schmidt the largest man in Het-
finger county is dead, being found in
small pool Of water at the coal
mine just out Of this city. The coro'
ners jury has not met and many theor.
les have been advanced as to the cause
Of death. It was very warm day and
Schmidt may have been the victim Of
sun stroke. It is doubtful if the cor
oner's jury will be able to clear the
mystery.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

The board Of county commissioners
met in a brief session yesterday after
noon, adjourning in the evening after
completing the routine work.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

PARK RIVER, July 3o-The
proprietor Of the pool room in
Adams was arrested last week
on a charge Of permitting
: the playing Of "rum.dum" for
money in his Place Of business,
AMI after q preliminary hearing
before Justice diversion Of Graf
ton, the accused was bound
over to the district court. His
: bond was fixed at $500, and was
furnished.
The evidence was gathered
by couple of detectives en-
ployed by faction Of the town
: and is said to have been very
neatly done.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

Misses Clara and Selma Weieenmul.
Ter Of Leeds, left today for their home
after weeks visit the guests Of Miss
Florence Woodward. They were &C.
companied by Mrs. Woodward and
Miss Florence who will visit there for
few days and be present at the
fair. .,..~- .N;
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

A. B. Lundt Of Northwood Is spend
ing the day in the city visiting with
friends and attending to business mat
ters. .' - -. ~~.:. i ;k&~; .,.--
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
Irvine FAMINE
IS SERIOUS
ORDERS FOR 100000 POUNDS ON
BOOKS AND CANNOT Posi-.
BLY, BE FILLED.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 30.-Orders
for 100000 pounds of binding Irvine
for the grain fields Of Minnesota AMI
the Dakotas are on the books Of the
Twin City wholesale houses, but the
Irvine is not here, and the Irvine fam
inc situation looks more serious today
than ever.
Crop Needs More.
"One million pounds of Irvine ordi-
narily will bind 100000 acres of grain,
but this year it will bind only 100000
acres, because Of the heavy YIELD"
said E. j. Fairfield Of Lindsey Bros,
Minneapolis, who today pronounced
the Irvine famine the most serious the
Northwest has ever faced. E. B. Lind
sey believes there is enough Irvine in
the country to take care of the 1rst
cuttings Of grain, but the later har-
vesting will have to be provided for
in some manner.
Working Night and Day.
The Mime; polls Threshing machine
company at Hopkins is working its
factory night and day, and the de-
mand is so great that the plant is be-
hind on orders. Binders and machin'
cry are also in great demand.
Railroad Laborers Desert.
Twin City railroad contractors were
at their Wits end today when it wa:
found that men who are being shipped
west to do railroad work nave beer
! deserving and going into the wheat
fields for higher pay.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
SHOT UP SALOONS.

SHOT UP SALOONS.
EAST GRAM. FORKS,
Mimi, July .26.-Thomas Re. :
hoe shot up the Franklin sa-
loon in this city last night.
The electric palace was dam
aged considerable when Kehoe
pulled his revolver, and in real
bad man style proceeded to
break the electric light globes
with every shot.
4 = = = $r+ = go = e 4 4
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
THAw DENIED FREEDOM.
Special to The world,

SPECIAL TO The WOfIu.
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, July
26.-Harry z. Thaw was de-
MED freedom today by Judge
Keogh, it being found that he
was still insane and if releas-
ed would be menace to the
pubic.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
4 + + + 4 4 4
TWO WRECKS.

: - y y = = = y y = = T = = (
+ TWO WRECKS. :
+ A wreck on the Great North .
+ ern near Fergus Falls, several .
+ freight cars going off the
+ track delayed No. l three hours :
+ last night. The 500 line also /.
+ suffered freight going of the :
+ track at Kenmare, N. D.
+ 4 4. 4 = 4. 4. + 4. 4. \ 4 4. T. 4. 4. .
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

Fargo, N. D., Fair Grounds,
July Is, 1912.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02

! + + + !: + + i !. + !: ! + + + /
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-02
A Pool Room Man
Is Arrested For
Playing Rum-Dum

***%**+******+*+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-03
Able and spotless.
(Rridgton News.)

ON the ballot for the June primary
the very first maine of three. for Unit
ed States senator. is that Of Edwin c.
Burleigh of Augusta II, as IS gem
orally believed by the we'll informed,
he he the winner, he is thus assured
the support Of his party for that ex-
alted position in the Legislature to be
chosen i'm September.
The senior of the News mas known
Ex-Gov. and Ex-Coneressman Bur
leigh intimately for quarter century
and unhesitatingly endorses him for
the position for which he is named.
Clean. able, of spotless integrity. and
a ripe experience qualifying him to at
once enter upon the practical bust
ness OF legislation the peer of any
other congressman from New England.
we regard him as by all odds the most
desirable of any name upon the entire
ticket. OF supporters locally nearly
all are those who,--like the Hon. w.
Nj. Staples, VIM. T. Johnson, II. A.
Hall. Supt Of Schools Russell, First
Selectman Greene, Rev. stephen T.
Livingston. Rev. Geo w Barber, ex-
Selectman L. II. Corliss. etc.-know
the man personally or by his splendid
record. and hesitate not to affirm
"Burleigh's the man for us
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-03
Councillor McGregor Will
Decide Mrs. CusumanO's Fate.

Boston, June Final action in the
case of Mrs. Lena Cusumano and En-
rico Mascioli of Hull, both of whom
are at the state prison in Charlestown
awaiting electrocution for the murder
of Mrs. Cusumano's husband, will be
taken by the Executive Council. next
Wednesday. Alexander McGregor, Jr.,
a member Of the Council, in whose
hands rests the fate of the woman. re-
turned today, from a weeks fishing
trip 20 Rangeley Lake, Me-. and Will
aeuuaint himself with the facts in the
case for the meeting of the Council
when the petition for communication OF
the death sentence will be acted upon.
When the question of communication
came IN at the Council meeting, last
week the vote was a tie, A, in the
ease OF the woman and Councillor Me-
Gregor was the only absentee. Mr.. Nc
Gresor will not commit himself before
the meeting.
II believe in the laws of the common
wealth as they stand" he said, and
when 1 took office ! was sworn to up
hold those laws -not to obstruet OF
nullify them. / also feel that 1t is right
and proper that what the lawyers have
to say ON their case should he weighed