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The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
HAPHAZARD NATURE.

We say that nature is blind, bu
she has no need of eyes, she tries al
courses; she has infinite time, In
finite space; and so far as our feebl
minds can see, her delight is to pla!
this game of blind-man's buff oyel
and over to all eternity. Her crea
lures get life, and the Joy and pair
that life brings, but what is aug
mented, or depleted. or concluded, Oh
satisfied, or fulfilled-who knows
Yet through this hit-and-miss meth0
Of nature, things have come to whai
they are; life has come to what Vt
behold 1t; the trees and the plant
are In their places; the animals arr
adjusted to their environment; tht
seeds are sown, fruits ripen, tht
rains come, the weather system Il
established, and the vast and comple'
machinery of the life of the gloN
runs more or less smoothly; non
directed, in the human sense. Blint
cropping. experimenting, regardless
Of waste. regardless of pain, regard
less Of failure, circuitous, fortuitous
ambiguous, traversing the desen
and the wilderness without chart o.
compass, beset with geologic, biologN
and cosmic catastrophes and delays
yet the great procession Of the lN
Of the globe, with man at its head
has arrived and entered into full pos
session of the inheritance prepar0
for it.-John Burroughs. in the Az
lantic.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Rack for Hauling Wood.

Make the standards three and a half
feet long. They may be cut of after.
ward If desired. Make the standard
sockets from old wagon tires to admit
a standard one and a half by four
inches and with holes for one-half-incb
bolts. Bolt all crosspieces firmly
Have wagon near by when making the
rack, and place the rack so far for.
ward that in turning the front wheels
will just miss the end.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
CONCRETE POST
NEVER WEARS OUT
Heavy, Smooth Wire May be Used
For Reinforcing Them-Moet
Concrete Forms Are
Triangular.

Concrete fence posts never wear
metal are used. Where various forms
are required, as corner post, brace
posts or gate posts, probably wood
forms are the cheaper. In case a
large number Of posts of one kind is
to be used, metal forms are more de-
sirable. They are lighter, more easily
handled, and last longer than wooden
forms. They also give better sur
face finish to the concrete.
There are several kinds OF re-en-
forcement. Perhaps the best Is the
commercial rods placed on the mar
ket for concrete reinforcing. The
more common materials for this pur-
pose are heavy, smooth wire and gal
vanized barb wire.
Most forms for concrete posts are
triangular. Owing to its shape, and
having reinforcement in each cor
ner, this post is almost as strong as
q square one, and to make it requires
less material and labor than for a
square one.
The mixture of concrete depends
upon where the post is to be used.
One part cement to four of sand is
good. For posts in isolated places,
not subject to strain, mixture OF one
to five Is sufficient. Those used In a
corral or around farm buildings where
stock is kept are subject to constant
strain and mixture of one to three
Is preferable. This gives a more
dense material when hard.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
A DoubIe-Header Gopher Trap.

strychnine; as much as half the bulb
of a grain of wheat will answer the
purpose. The moisture from the pota
to will cause the poison to adhere to
the blade. Prepare the bait in suffl
cient quantity before going to the
field.
Whatever sort Of bait may be used
success depends upon introducing II
into fresh runways. Choose fresh
looking mounds and prod on the line
between them with wagon rod OF
sharpened broom handle to locate the
runway; or, failing there, prod about
the freshest mounds. The sudden Civ
ing of the soil and the apparent loose
ness of the stick in it is sufficient to
show that the runway has been locat
ed? Remove the prod and drop a tea
spoonful of the poisoned bait into the
borrow, leaving the hole open. Level
the mounds with some sort of drag
and as soon as new ones appear locate
the burrows and put poison into them
In case the area to be treated is
large some sort of a special instru.
ment for locating the runways is de-
sirable. A very good one can be made
from spade handle by covering the
pointed end with iron and fastening q
foot rest about Is inches above the
point.
BY the use Of the means just de-
scribed the enterprising farmer can
rid his land of gophers and keep them
out OF 1t. Once the farm is freed, the
vigilance and prompt treatment neces.
sary to keep it SO will require but
little time and effort.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
EXCELLENT FOR
HAULING WOOD
Two Pieces Of Strong Timber Ar
ranged to Serve as Rack
Very Easy to Con.
6txuct.

Take two four-by-five pieces Of very
strong wood II to IL feet long, and
cut a notch in each. so as to fit down
over hind bolster of the wagon to
prevent the rack from slipping back
ward or forward, says the Homestead
Use four or six standards on each side
and the same number OF crosspieces
SO placed that the standard in going
down through the socket catches
against the end Of the crosspiece, as
shown in the accompanying sketch
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Side Lights on History,

Copernicus had proclaimed his dis.
covery that the sun stood still and the
earth moved arouno it.
This doesn't necessarily prove that
General Joshua was faker." he said.
but he had to accommodate himself
to the popular understanding. 1t was
much easier task for him to stop
the earth than 1t would have been to
stop the sun"
All. yes: Copernicus was a great
man. His theory Of the universe per.
sisted for more than 800 years. Then
came the Rev. Jonn Jasper and
smashed 1t into smithereens.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Al Over Now.
n = aerOplnn0
unconventlonalltles.

Il don't mind your talking to mo.
0oovius. but wish you wouldn't
breathe In my face"
mo. Chiggers. can't give you .
letter Of accommodation: l know too
much about you"
"Oblige me BY talking about tho
weather. Jack: mamma IL listening At
the keyhole."
I've Just been trying to think. Doc
tor Fourthly. where | first read that
sermon you preached last Sunday"
They tell me. cir. that any scrub
lawyer can get divorce for . man.
That's why have come to you"
u don't know who you are. mister.
but know what you are: you ought
to trsval in = hog train"
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Distinction.

"Ah. but you." she said. have never
done anything to attract public atten-
tion. The man l marry must have
done something worth while-he must
at least, be man whose picture has
been published In the papers"
oh. II that's why you have refused
me. it's all right. You may az we'll
change your mind and say yes. I've
had my picture in the paper. all
right"
"When?"
1T was last fall"
Il never heard Of It What had you
done?"
Il stood near a ball player who was
receiving an automobile as a prize for
being the best base runner"
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

.. -
the humble do
nestic for k.
Charles Jack
son, F. s. A.,
who for the
past 25 years
has been trac-
ing and COM
piling records
81 the eyolu'
tion of table
~
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
sHAkEsPEAR AND THE s,e,

,onr ~ ' Inc word shakespear there 49,.
makes tho I n', ana SIX consonants. That
ans tne 4etn . Psalm In the Bible vou eu'n &c, 10
nd and Una mat the 4sth word in il - S s,"' VIII
is spear 'ni the end OF 1t
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Indiana Owns a Few Hor..

There are 1,176,25O horses owned
In the state Of Indiana. This includes
both horses and mules. The valpe
placed On the whole is $143.s74.5O0
This is the greatest record ever fur.
nished by the Hoosier state, the aver.
age being $123 per head.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

Professor Blinker Is getting more
absett minded every day"
Whats his latest break"
why. his oldest daughter Il just
out OF cooking school. you know. and
he's been showing his class a cruller
she made. He told them 1t was proof
Of the fact that the men OF stone
age played the game Of ring toss"
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Willing to Lend.

"Grimesby Is about the tightest
thing In town."
"Penurious proposition. eh p
"Penurious 10 no name for it. Know
what he did"
Search me-"
when the hospital committee went
to him for help he said: mo. will
not give any aid. but I will be glad
to lend q little assistance"
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
An ArtIstle ADVANTAGE,

Would you give an actress an en-.
gagement simply because she had q
lot Of diamonds?"
Il should say SO" replied Mr.. Ster.
mington Barnes. 1T would be a great
thing to have all that collateral asso-
ciated with the show In case OF emer.
gency."
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Abhmrent.

The winged horses had just arlxhs-
cd from a long flight.
"Now." he said Il suppose ri
have to listen to . lcs OF danydilly
horse fly Jokes"
The idea being so abhorrent. he
snorted violently. spread his wings
and scared away to the Elysian
zelda
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

Like most important field crops al
tacks of many kinds of hungry crea-
lures. Roots, stems, foliage, flowers
and seeds serve to fill countless empty
stomachs and to support myriads Of
living things. Most of the creatures
which rely wholly or in part on alfalfa
for their food are either useful or too
scarce to do appreciable damage, but
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

public d rink.
ing cups, a
suggestion Of
Prof. A. Rits.
chlof Friebury,
Germany, is Of
timely inter.
est. He has
just called at.
tention to a
possible factor
H. a
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

The Garsides returned one day last
week. Next morning the little daugh-
ter Of the family announced: Il
heard papa say his prayers last
night"
What did he say. dear?"
He said: Thank God for this
bed"
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

Mr. Eisenstein-I want my boy to
learn some odder languages besides
der English.
The Professor-All right: which do
you prefer. Spanish. Italian. Russian
or French?
Mr.. Eisenstein-vich ist der cheap
est?
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Protecting Wounds on Trees.

Whenever large limb is sawed
from the tree the wound should be at
once covered with wax or thick paint.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Cheap Fruit.

Some farmers say 1t is cheaper to
buy fruit than to raise it, but these
are the men on whose tables fruit n
seldom seen.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

Evelyn would leave my happy
homo for you.
George-That's all very good. my
precious: but don't burn the bridges
behind you.
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Scrubs Don't PAY.

Scrub" breeds on the farm are
very likely to keep you down to Z
scrub bank account
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

'.That man-eating lion glared at you
inst before you shot himf
s.Intently." replied the scientist
~He appeared ~ II he were looking
- over for . pure food label"
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Tranquility.

The swimming holes deserted now
We do not weep for that:
And since wee Willie's gone to school.
We have a Quieter fiat
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
i. Tf1T i"
SCQAp
BOOK
BEFORE THE FORK WAS USED
eInoer Bowls a Necessity Of tho TABLE,
and Some Of them Were Hea'
Works Of Art.

A delightful example Of the progress
of our table manners is wrapped up IN
tho story of
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
Method Of Setting Gopher Traps.

they work only less vigorously through
out the rest Of the year. Even in
winter, whenever the ground is suff1-
ciently free from frost, they throw up
mounds here and there.
Many experiments in destroying the
pocket gophers have been made, prin-
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20
DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH
German Professor Points Outflow e..
lily ContagIon May Be Carried
BY Domestic Utensils.

In view Of the recent passage O, ,hn
New York law prohibiting the uso ~
The silver messenger., 1912-02-20

A-Front Of the Prairie Pocket Go
pher. 3 and especial Tools for
Locating and Opening Gopher Bur-
rows.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
GREAT PREMIUMS
FOR STATE FAIR
OVER $4,000 OFFERED sY FARGO
MANAGEMENT FOR WEEK
OF JULY q
EVERY DEPARTMENT IS In.
There IL Not Man, Woman or Child
in the State Who Doesn't Stand
Some Chance Of Obtaining
4 Premium.

The largest amount of premiums
ever offered at state fair in this
state Is being offered for the fair of
this, year which will be held at Fargo
during the week Of July %.
The management has been most lib
eral in lbs premium list. for it is hoped
full that there isn't man. woman or
child who will not find something that
will be suitable as an exhibit. realiz-
ing that IL the people take the trouble
to exhibit they naturally will take the
trouble to come to the fair.
In making up the premium list the
fair management was exceedingly
careful to fix the premiums heavy for
the articles in which the people Of the
state were the most interested and
II you will glance at the handsome
you will see that no better selections
could be made.
If you have not received the book
just drop card to Sec. Frank S. Tall
colt, Fargo and he will take pleasure
In sending you one of them. and they
are works Of art and worth having.
It will astonish the average reader
Of this paper to know that the exact
amount Of premiums offered by the
fair people and by special premiums
is S31.49s.
This vast amount is divided up in
this way. For horses there is the sum
Of $3.50S. while for cattle. in which the
Better Farming association is much
interested the amount reaches the
great sum Of $780,
1t is hoped that sheep raisers may be
induced to send in large numbers Of
these animals for nearly $4,000 IL Of
fered In the way Of premiums In this
particular department. There is over
$4,000 offered in the way Of premiums
for swine. which is certain to insure Q
large exhibit, and poultry will have .
big place in the show. for the sum Of
s1.4e3 is offered in that department.
Agricultural products will be well
looked after and there will be much to
sec In that. The fair management has
been quite liberal in the way Of pres
miums in this department, for the sum
offered 10 nearly $1,000. There ID
nearly $1,000 offered for the dairy and
dairy products which should assure q;
very large exhibit In this line.
The ladies will find plenty to com.
pete for. In the CULINARY and needle
work department nearly $1,000 in pre-!
miums 10 offered. while in arts ana
crafts there are premiums asgregatin
about $500. and in the educational de-
partment the amount in premiums Of
Tered reaches the sum Of $ees.
The speed class 10 well looked after
and the management has decided to
o6er nearly $4,000 In the different
classes. There will be some OF the
greatest races that were ever held in
the state at the fair this year. We'll
there isn't any farmer in North Dako.
T. or western Minnesota who can AZ.
ford to stay at home this year.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
COOPERATION OF the FARMER,
10 Essntisi to the Success Of Anv A.
rieultueal Exhibition.

70 Essntis' to the Success Of Any Al.
rieulturai Exhibition.
Il there 10 one thing, that the .tata
1ear Management 10 planning to do thu
year 1t 10 to make fair that u worth
while to the farmers. To encourax1
every farmer Ia the state Of North
Dakota In his agricultural work. IN
% exhibit his grain ana i've
stock are the main and real object. al
. state fair. =
Presidents Mckinley, in his last ad.
dress delivered at Buffalo shortly be-.
1ofe his assassination, said: "A com.
0e[1sion OF ideas 10 always education.
The farmers Of North Dakots
saanot help but have a most tellins
ma lasting effect and be most prn
ABLE to every farme: In the state. Thu
farmer. who spends twelve months h
the year on his ac.sase going owe.
every day the same burrows and
rus without ever going abroad to ne.
tne inventions and improvements il
farm machinery. and the stock and
Staln raised In other sections Of thu
state' learning only what he read. N
me newspapers and rlagaxines. car.
not have full or coh.plete idea Of tn.
scientific progress being made a,
Agricultural lines. He needs Ia minx..
with his fellow farmers; talk wifi
them about thair methods: sea VIVA
others are doing in order TO Aid hi.
own progress and make each succeo1.
ing year more successful than thu on1
just passed.
Tho North Dakota State Fair thi,
year Will undoubtedly be one Of nm
most comprehensive over attemntad n
me state. The management n max.
ING special effort to ret the farmer,
intefested. Everyone 70 asked TO "a
tribute something that viii hein I,
me way OF an exhibit, no matter hov
small. ~"
Cooperation IL the cry OF the times
The business men ars endeavorinr :,
cooperate with the farmers "a tha,
pet.er results may be obtained. Tn,
oettef Farming association Il % .op.
efating with the farmer ana the rat
1 . management wants svefyone I;
9o!n 10 ana make this exposition thu,
III. TIE only definition Of = sueeeaa,
xW stats lair - co,0psratton az n,
farmers. = -
N addition to tie ass asricul.ur,,
avestock and msshanicai exhdhfts
tnsss win b many supaE3oR attIan
lions nsyG ba6oss IN s lgerfA ~.
kofa. The management - sa,aIs n
ersat paaas u bsok 1x4saee1iresy ~.
snfs6 high Co., navel 90 nU:s sIiliiIl
hoe1es $780, Nfll - 10y m -
e3s - 11sA ~; gs.s,S %,
4 Sls,S
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
Notice to Build sidew.Ik..

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing described wooden sidewalks have
been duly condemned and that tho own
ers Of said lots are hereby notified to 10
build and replace the same with cement
walks within thirty days after the service
Of this notice, according to the statutes
of the state of North Dakots and the
ordinances Of the city Of Pembina; other.
wise said walks will be built and 70.
placed by the city Of Pembina and the
costs Of the same charged against said
lots and collected in the same manner az
are other taxes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
A Dreary Fate.
How sad Is life
For one who sees
His carping wife
He cannot please.
Not Too Many Visits.

Mrs. Banks-Why do you have Dr..
Z for your physician. instead Of Dr..
Z?
Miss Burke-Economy! Dr.. ks
wife Is 80 Jealous he has to get me
cured quickly in order to -eep peace
h his family.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
Move on Now /!

says policeman to a street crowd, and
whacks heads If it don't. "Move on
now," says the big, harsh mineral pills to
bowel congestion and suffering follows.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills don't bulldoze
the bowels. They gently persuade them
to right action, and health follows. 25c
ct the City Pharmacy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
Shifting tho Graft.

Shifting the Graft.
"How do you like running your res.
taurant on the no-tipping plan7"
"F1rst rate!" replied the proprietor.
1T enables me to raise the price ten
!per cent. on the bill Of fare."-Ju6sA
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05

The Comedian Tin the vaudeville
ttstch)-Actors are not at all Ike
bhips.
The Soubrette Why?
Tho Comedian-Ships are stranded
On the rocks; actors are stranded be-
cause Of the lack Of rocks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
JOhnSOn'S
Velvet
Ice Cream
BY pint, quart or gallon at
CHARLES
Delicious Cones,
Sanitary Dishes.
No. 1853.
Merchants Bank Report.

Report of the condition of the Merchants
Bank of Pembina at Pembina in the State
OF North Dakota at the close of business
June 18th, 1872
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
RESOURCES.

Loans and DISCOUNTS, . {
Overdrafts secured and unsecured
Warrants, stocks. tax certificates,
claims. etc.
Banking house, furniture and FIX
lures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Due from other banks 49,. $l6,652 65
Checks and cash items. 42W
Sasn... ..."................ 9,l96 81
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
RESOURCES

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ..... $6H83 Ga
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured E7 &
6enkinG house, furniture and tx
otI uIss.. :. 2038 IS
que from other banks.... 1884 *
Cash ........................ 49, 50 5.l25 81
Total. ..................... S 1896 73
LIABILITIES.
CAPITAL stock paid in. ........,.. 10000 90
Undiyided profits. less expenses - "
and taxes paid. .................... ga *
lndiy; deposits subject =
De e, snsf Certificate; ii 81 q
1ins essti iaii;;ii;i;; 81 de: " "
Csshsssiijs c heel out:tands o !"
" a0G.... ..s..........l 275 90 3Ogll o.
.55ss 3 I0fal. observation-disclosures. lH06 n
y stafe Of North Dakota. County Of Penbi-
3 i ~ 4. Everson, cashier Of the a,ov.
& nsMed bank. Do e0lemnly swear that tie
4 ssscye seeteent q =. tr,ss. % tlls best d my
4. !. EyEsssoE;
eapscrihsd ma !, osn 4 before ne 81 IT,
- : p ! ! &, o,1soE
sd g.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
No. us.
First State Bank Report

Report Of the condition of the First State
Bank of Bowesmont, in the State of NnrtI,
Dakota, at the close of business June iii,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
Total =.
LIABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
Capital and stock paid in - $1,000 90
Surplus fund ........................ 1000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid .:....:............. s1ee Sc
Indiv. deposits subject
to check. ........,,.4 1902 4S
Time certificates of de-
CeH....; $3.50 u
Cashiers checks out
standlnR.............. GA AZ l14,452 Is
Total .........................S12 9.6 51 u
State OF North Dakota, County of Pembi-
ma IS:
I, j.. A. Wilkins cashier of the above
named bank do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of NV
knowledge and belief.
J. A. WILKINS,
Cashier.
End day of June. 1912.
F. A. WARDWELL.
Ny commission expires Jan. 26th. isi7.
Correct Attest: CHAS. B. HARRIS.
J. A. WILKINS.
Directors.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-24
At Less than Half Cost Price

my store and residence property sit
uated in the village of Beaver Falls.
Renville County. Mimi, consisting
of the best corner lot 100 x.150' good
two-story frame building. ware
house, stable, complete store fix
lures, all rooms nicely decorated and
grained in light oak. closets to all
bed rooms, beautiful garden, shade
trees, schubbery, cistern and best
spring well water. Will also sell
my furniture. Sohmer Piano, house
hold goods, buggy. delivery wagon,
fine city broke mare, etc.
CALL OR WRITE TO OWNER
]. LEON WIELAND, Beaver Falls. MINI.
Rural Route MORTON, MINI.