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Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
What the Copy Boy Wrote.

Representative Dan Anthony Of
Kansas, publisher of the Leavenworth
Times, once had an Office boy who
yearned to know how to use type
writer-which accomplishment. the
boy figured, would make him a regular
reporter.
Anthony turned an old broken-down
machine over to him, says the Wash
in ION Herald, and babe him learn to
ruAFt.
''What'll writer" the boy asked.
''Oh. just take some sentence, any
sentence at ALL" Anthony told him,
land see how long it will take you to
fill page with It,"
The boy set to work. An hour or
two later Anthony CHANGED to notice
the page on which the lad had been
working. From top to bottom Of the
sheet: and from margin to margin, the
boy had written one sentence over and
over again until there was scarcely a
white spot visible on the paper. The
sentence the boy had selected to prac-
tice with was: who the - invent
ed school? "s
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
COST OF GRAIN
GROWING IN
CENTRAL CANADA

a careful canvass made Of a mum.
Der Of men farming in q large way
indicates that even with the extreme
expense Of harvesting the crop. which
has been caused by the bad weather
and difficulty in threshing, wheat has
been produced and put on the market
for less than IS cents a bushel. The
average freight rate is not over 10
cents per bushel. This would make
the cost Of production and freight IS
cents and would leave the farmer an
actual margin on hts 1ow-grade wheat
Of liz cents and for his high-grade
wheat Of 1871 cents; and though this
Is not as large a profit as the farmer
has every right to expect, it is q profit
not to be despised, and which should
leave very fair amount Of money to
his credit when all the expenses Of
the year have been paid, unless the
value Of low-grade wheat sinks very
much below its present level. A mat
ter OF importance to the prospective
settler is that Of the cost of produc-
ton. The following table has been
prepared after careful investigation:
Interest on 800 acres, value
$50 per acre, years at
per cent interest. 10000
Interest on horses, machin-
cry, wagons, ploughs, har-
rows, ETC., to operate 800
acres-say $1,000 for 8
Years 46u.UV
Getting 800 acres ready for
crop first year, doing ones
own work, with hired help,
about $3.50 per acre. $3.50. 1,120.00
Getting 800 acres ready for
crop, second and third
year, about $1.25 per acre
per year. or $3.50 per acre
2years ones own work and
hired help. ............. 10000
Seed per year, wheat, per
acre $1.25, 3 years. ....... 10000
Seeding, 800 acres, Is cents
per acre. 8 years. ......... $4,000
Irvine, 800 acres, 30 cents g
per acre, 8 years. ......... 2ss.oo
Harvesting, 800 acres, 30
cents per acre, 8 years. 288.00
Marketing, 800 acres. esti-
mate 20 bushels per acre
per year for years, 8
cents per bushel, or 9 cents
per bushel for years. 49,. $1,000
Threshing 800 acres, estimate
20 bushels per acre per ~.
year for years, 6 cents
per bushel per year or 10
cents for 8 years. ........ 1,152.0O
Total 81 aaA IN
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
RRELY HARD MAN TO PLEASE
Artist Did His Best, but Somehow
Managing Editor Would Not
BE Satisfied,


An artist was drawing a cartoon
wherein the flag of our nation played
large part. He drew the flag. first
time, with five stars in the blue field
and took 1t to the managing editor,
who promptly let out a yelp.
"Wadye think this country is. said
the managing editor, "a trust?"
What's the trouble?" asked the
artist.
Trouble" beloved the managing
editor.- why, we need more stars.
stars, stars!"
So the artist brought the picture
back and this time he had lit stars In
1t by actual count.
The managing editor felt his head
and choked slightly.
What do you think you're draw
ing?" he asked at last.
You're the hardest man to please
ever met in my life," said the artist
indignantly; first it's too few and
then it's too many. How many stars
do you want, anyway"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
NAMING THE BOY.

Old jun, gardener and general factotum. was
accompanied one day by bright-looking lad
eight or ten years old.
IFS this your boy?" asked.
"Yessuh, he mine, he las one got, suh-Junior.
you wufles niger. mex your manners ter de
white folks!"
Junior" commented. $50 he is named after
you"
"Nawsuh," the old man replied rather indignant
ly; "he amt named fur me! My name Jumbo.
whar my nanny git out'n de Bible Dis hyar
chile name Junior cuz he wuz bawn in June
Lippincotts.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
Mean Trick.

Being anxious as to his prospects In
one of the early attempts to enter par
lament. Herbert Samuel consulted his
agent, who said the chances were not
rosy, because he was a "carpetbag
ger"
Mr.. Samuel thereupon promised to
live in the division if he were success
full, and bills were Immediately posted
that IF Herbert Samuel Is returned
next Tuesday he will come to live
here"
Some of the other side, however,
posted one of these bills on a pigsty.
Mr.. Samuel did not win the election.
London Telegraph.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

conspicuously before his countrymen. Here, in
the old Carlisle house, which remains to this day
of the chief SHOW places" of the historic
old town, George Washington and other leading
men Of the colony had lengthy conference with
the British commander the night before the
expedition set out upon the campaign which was
destined to go down in history as "Braddocks
defeat"
The old Carlisle house, which is assuredly one
of the most interesting structures in the United
though move looking to its complete restoration
has latterly been made by patriotic society.
George Washington was a frequent guest at
Carlisle house-the mansion of Major Carlisle.
and when, after a social function in Alexandria
he returned to Mount Vernon by boat it was al
most invariably from the Carlisle house that he
set out, the terraced grounds Of the mansion
sloping down to the river rendering It convenient
for General Washington and his house guests to
step into the barge to be rowed to his manor
house farther down on the Virginia shore Of the
Potomac. 1t was also General Washington's Gus
tom to sup at Carlisle house each 22d of February
when he came to Alexandria to attend the Birth
Night Balls" which were instituted in his honor
in Alexandria after he rose to fame as the hero
Of the War for Independence These balls were
held at Claggett's tavern and constituted the su-
preme height Of Alexandria's social glory.
General Washington was most intimately tdenti-
fed with the history Of Alexandria from the year
1763 when he purchased considerable property In
the town. He showed himself good citizen by
becoming a member of the Friendship Fire En-
CINE company. This was volunteer organization
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
GIRLS CUT THIS OUT QUICK

II you are between the age of ten and
fifteen years and anxious to earn your
own spending money and mail it back to
me within ten days from date Of this pa
per, enclosing q self addressed envelope
and will gladly inform you by return
mail. free Of charge, Of one Of the best
ways ON earth for young girls to earn
plenty of spending money Of their own
method vgp 70
prove a revelation to every bright, hon.
est, ambitious young girl who Is anxious
to earn plenty of spending money. Write
w. Ward, B. IA. Farmingdale. 8. D.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

In George Washington's time Alexandria-or
Belhaven as 1t at first known along about
the middle Of the eighteenth century-was one Of
the most prominent ports in the United States and
seemed to hold out every promise Of extensive
development in the future. George Washington
himself took hand in booming the port, which
developed an extensive foreign trade. The docks
were crowded with warehouses filled with corn.
tobacco and other products, while in the harbor
were always to be found many Of the largest class
Of cargo ships Of that period loading and dis
charging variety Of commodities. AS the Amer
lean terminus Of heavy overseas's trade Alex
andria became well known In shipping circles in
England, and It was thought for time that the
port on the Potomac would overshadow Balti-
more. Then came the various influences that
combined to bring about the commercial eclipse
Of the little city SO dear to the heart of the ma
tons iberator. One of the first of these was the
establishment only few miles away Of the capt.
tai of the nation, which speedily overshadowed
Alexandria in various ways Then came the
building Of railroads, which diverted much trafhc
to other channels, and finally the Civil war
helped to put blight upon the community
which had long been one Of the strongholds Of the
Lees of Virginia
But even in this twentieth century neglected
Alexandria gets ION the map as least one day
each year-namely. on the 22d Of February when
with each recurring anniversary of Washington's
birthday there is a big celebration in the little
identified with the private life and public career
of the leader Of the Revolution. Often the presi-
lent Of the United States goes to Alexandria BY
3oat or trolley to participate in the exercises.
and the governors of Virginia and Maryland are
Invariably invited. On such occasions the town
which is located in closer proximity to historic
Mount Vernon than is any other community. ap.
pears almost too small to accommodate the
crowds that invade her public places. For. be 1t
known, for all that there are handsome, we'll.
paved business streets that afford a route Of
parade for the procession that is invariable
feature Of this holiday. there are other highways
and by ways in the staid, dignifed, conservative
old town that readily convince the visitor that
they have undergone little If any alteration since
the days Of George Washington
Old Alexandria is going on" three hundred
years of age. for 1t was founded long ago aS
1870, although as previously explained. 1t was
known for some score of years by another name.
In 1848 the general assembly Of the colony of Vir
ginia formally designated 1t as Alexandria The
town retains to this day the names of its streets.
chosen in the days Of long ago from the titles OF
royalty and nobility Thus we find as the most
conspicuous thoroughfares King Prince. Duke
and Royal streets.
Alexandria was the starting place Of General
Braddock's famous expedition against the French
and Indians which, Inflated though it was. served
to bring George Washington. for the first time.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
.$7,ss4.oo

CT.
By wheat crop farm 800 acres
for years, average 20
bushels per. acre per year
for 3 years, or total Of 60
bushels, = 1920 bushels at
80 cents per bushel. sic, $4,000
Balance to credit of farm aft
er 3 years operation. 3d.
$4,000 per year. ......... 7,526.0O
ITO operate 4S0 acres would cost
less in proportion, as the plant re-
quired for 800 acres would do for the
larger farm, and the interest on plant
for the extra 100 acres would be
saved"
The figures given may be open to
criticism, but they will be found to
be reasonably accurate. with fair
ness given to the expense columns.
There are those who profess to do
the work at a much less cost than
those given.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
A TROUBLE MAKER
Coffee Poison Breeds Variety Of Ills.

A California woman who didn't
know for twenty years what kept her
i'll, writes to tell how she won back her
health by quitting coffee:
Il am "a years DID," she says, "have
-uhN coffee all my life, and for 20
years suffered from Indigestion and
insomnia. Life was a burden and
drag to me all the time, and about
once year my ailments got such hold
upon me that l was regularly sick in
bed for several weeks each time.
Il was reluctant to conclude that
coffee was the cause of my trouble, but
am thankful that found out the
truth.
Then I determined to use Postum
exclusively-for week at first-for
doubted my ability to do without COT
fee for any length Of time. l made
the Postum carefully, as directed, and
before the week expired had my re-
ward in a perceptible increase in
strength and spirits.
Seeing the good that my short ex-
pertinent. had accomplished. resolved
to continue the use Of Postum, cutting
out the coffee entirely. This l did for
nine months, finding. daily, increased
cause for qualification at my steadily
improving health. My indigestion grad
ualIy left me, my sleep returned,
gained 26 pounds in weight, my color
changed from sallow to fresh. rosy
hue and life became a blessing.
Thea thought / would try coffee
again, and did SO for few weeks. The
punishment for deserving my good
friend, Postum, was return of my old
troubles,
THAT taught me wisdom, and I am
now and shall be all my life hereafter
using Postum exclusively and enjoy
ing the benefits it brings me-" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich.
There's a reason" and it is explain
ed&(h the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fall Of human
Interest.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
Dental Operation on Pony.

A remarkable operation has been
performed by Wanstead (Eng) vet
Urinary surgeon on a pony which had
a bad fracture of the lower jaw. After
injecting cocaine and wiring the teeth
together, the surgeon drilled hole
through the jawbone, and the broken
parts were then firmly drawn togeth-
er by strong silver wire. The pony
is expected to make a complete re-
covery.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

Does your wife win at bridge?"
Il don't know for sure" replied Mr..
Meekton, "but think so. The women
all look as II they disliked her very
much, but they keep on inviting her
to play
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

for any such thing as a fire-hghtin8
department with paid employees wass
of course, totally unknown in those
days. Tradition recounts that not
only was the Father Of His Country
supporter Of this old-time fire-dghting
organization, but that on the occasion
of more than one fire he ran with the
machine" in the good old-fashioned
way. Another organization which
rivals the veteran fire company
in interest is the Masonic lodge
of which Washington was a mem
Der, and the lodge rooms OF
which in the city hall at Alexandria
are filed with Washington relics OF
priceless value.
Among the buildings in Alexandria
which attract much attention from
visitors is the old colonial mansion at
the corner of Duke and st. Asaph
streets, where Lafayette and his suite
were quartered when the distinguish,
ed Frenchman visited this country
and where a great ball was given In
his honor. Not far distant is the build
ing occupied as the first free school IN
school established through
the bounty Of George Washington.
On Fairfax street, near Duke, is the
First Presbyterian church, built In
1774, and on Cameron street 10 the
town house Of Lord Thomas Fairfax.
q splendid example Of the architecture
of the Georgian period and yet in
perfect state of preservation. Persons
who essay to tour Alexandra" by
motor car are destined to many
bump and jolt, for whereas the prin-
cipal business streets are paved with
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
A MANS WAY.

Il hear the bride and groom are having trouble
already"
Married only a month already. and quarrel
mgr"
$50 they say"
What is the trouble?"
Seems her husband wants to quit going t.
afternoon receptions and get back to business"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16


seat OF the Father Of His Country Old Alexan-
dr1S would be we'll worthy visit merely as q
fine example of an old colonial town. rich in the
architecture Of the period, but added to this Is
the historical significance that it was George
Washingtons 'home town."
Hither ne came to attend the balls and other
social festivities that brought out all the landed
gentry OF the old dominion; here he attended
church every Sunday when residing at Mount
Vernon; and to this place he repaired when
business matters connected with his large estate
required legal or other adjustment that could
not readily be negotiated on the plantation AL
exandria was the meeting place Of the Masonic
lodge of which George Washington was SO prom
inent member and here was located volunteer
fire company that boosted our first president as
one of its members. In short from every stand
point, Alexandria meant more to George Washing
ton than the nearest town or crossroads corn
munity is apt to do TO the present-day American
farmer in this era OF rural free delivery and rail-
roads and trolleys and automobiles.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
WISDOM FROM THE WED.

Singleton-It's wonderful what love will enable
fellow to see in girl that he never saw before
Wedmore-Yes, and it's equally wonderful what
love won't let him see that he'll see later on
Boston Evening Transcript
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
WHAT WAS, "Erc."a

Writing about recent function" the society
editor Of the Ellis, Kan. Review Headlight says:
Light refreshments were served consisting
of popcorn. cider. ETC. served in courses"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

ashphalt most Of the old residential streets have
the great cobble stones that have with stood the
trahic of more than century. However. 1t IL
interesting to note that even this primitive paw
ing has its historic significance for these self
same cobblestones were laid under General Wash
ington's direction by the Hessian prisoners. cap
tured by the continental army. vH
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases, 1t is. thoroughly cured by Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One q laxative,
three for cathartic.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

PILES CURED IN g TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
MNNT falls to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

It's easier to look wise than it is
to deliver the goods.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhammar
lion, allAys pain, cures wind collie, 25c . bottle.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

You can fiatter silly girls by calling
them flirts.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

Anyway, spinster can pretend that
he would rather be her own bosa
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16


ACH year finds tens of thou
sands Of American citizens max
Ing patriotic pligrimages to the
home and tomb of George Wash
fngton at Mount Vernon on the
Potomac river. Almost without
exception these tourists stop
over" going or coming at the
quaint old town of Alexandria,
Va, located about half way be-
tween the city of Washington
and Mount Vernon. Many OF
the visitors declare Alexandria
almost II not quite as interest
ing as the far.famed country
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-04-12
LaFoLLETTE TELLS OF DEsER-
TON OF PING II, Nice oRMIck
~ ". AND GARNE R. S53 34ss

LINCOLN, Neb., April 4 q IN along
telegram to Rudolph spreckles in San
Francisco Senator Robert M: LaFol-
lette today denounced Clifford T nchot,
his brother Amos. Medill i McC orniick
and ellison Gardner and others who
protested to be his supporters and
then deserted him for Roosevelt. He
charged them with perversion Of faith
in order to justify their desertion. He
said that Pinchot on January 29th
wanted LaFollette to withdraw IN fay-:
or of Roosevelt, or to withdraw and
continue on the stump and let indi-
5viduals or progressive groups take
what course they chose.
VI LaFollette said that he told them he
would remain in the field and would
not be a stalking horse for any man.
and that he did not recognize Roose-
welt as standing for true progressive
principles. p 5.5a 4 n .ss $5
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EGELANDS SCHOOL sTRlCTs
SEEK TO lMPRo I'VE FACILITIES
BY COOPERATE mi


Melvin Long, editor Of the Egeland
Enterprise, was in the city today on
his way to Bismarck where he; goes to
confer with the state superinte ndent
of public instruction as e representa-
tive Of four school districts surround
ing Egeland. :55si .ss
1t is the desire Of these districts to
form an independent district with a
big school building at Egeland where
they can better their facilities and add
higher branches to the course Of study.
There seems to be some technical
points which the local directors are I'M
able to straighten out and Mr.. Long
has been delegated to get enlighten-
ment on the subject from headquar-
tiers. III S5S% 5.I
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NER LADD l s SUES
WARNING AGAINST ADJ 81
GRATED LiNsEED OIL

y
With the high price of linseed oil,
two firms, known to be in the habit Of
selling adulterated linseed oil, have
begun to do business in North Dakota;
one. in and about Cass County, the
other in the southern part Of the state.
Dealers are, therefore, warned
against the handling Of adulterated
lnseed oil, in violation of the state
law. FISH, :. 4. :J5 %j:..ts
II further tests show that dealers
are handling an adulterated oil, prose
cutions will follow. We suggest that
dealers submit samples for analysis,
stating just how much the barrel or
container is labeled, when purchased
and from whom. About one pint is re-
quired for an analysis. "a ;555
Turpentine substitutes are now; com
ing on the markets labeled and sold as
turpentine. This is in direct violation
of the law and renders the parties
handling the same liable to prosecu-
ton The addition of mineral oils to
linseed oil or to turpentine is a fraud
ulent practice not intended to benefit
the consumer. 'S 10 StE 32
(SigneD E. F. LAID,
H.. $780, Commissioner.
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/ HOTEL MEN TO MEETHERE,s

The state hotel mems association Of
North Dakota will meet in this city
next Wednesday April 18th, for a
days annual session. II szss5s.
q There will be about fifty delegates
present at this time and it is thought
the meeting will be held in the parlors
Of the Great Northern, where most Of
the delegates will be entertained
Manager Mayer of the Great North
ern said today: 1--WE are planning on
a, big celebration when the boys from
over the state get here and see the
facilities that Devils Lake has. The
entertainment will be complete in ey-
cry sense of the word" ~ .5s 5 III N.
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BANK EXAMINER kNUDSoN OF$LA-
koTA MAY ENTER GU5ERNA.
,TORlAL RACE. $s:a

@ LAKOTA, April 12.-The friends of
State Bank Examiner Oliver Knudson
are hot on his trail to make him come
out as candidate for governor on
the democratic ticket, and while Mr..
Knndson has so far turned a deaf ear
to their appeal it is believed he will
soon yield and make his announce
ment. He has received over sixty
long petitions from all parts of the
state asking him to become a candi-
date for this office, a tribute of es.
teen which any man may be proud of,
and few would have turned mis- friends
down as persistently as the bank ex.
aminer has done. s,....