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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
Distribute Seed Grain

The county commissioners were
in session at Bowbells and acted
on seed grain applications, a
number of which had been filed
with the county auditor. The
board used q new scheme in the
distribution of grain which is be-
lieved to be far more satisfactory
than the one in vogue last year
and the one that is now used in al
most every county in the state.
Instead of advertising for bids for
furnishing the county with grain
as has been the case in the past
the commissioners give the ap-
plicant an order for the amount of
grain he is allowed on some ele-
vator or individual who in turn is
to file his bill with the county au-
ditor and same will be allowed by
the board. In this way the APP
plicant will beable to buy it where
he can get it cheapest and nearest
his home and can buy any variety
he sees 6t to use. On the other
hand the county board will not be
put to the trouble Of weighing
grain to the applicants, will not
have to 90 to the expense Of adj
ysrtising for bids and will be able
to furnish the .applicantss With
grain on a shorter notice than was
the case last spring. The system
ID nesting the approval Of all and
It is believed that it will be
adopted by other counties in the
state as soon as they see how it
works at Bowbelis.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
Flax On Weedy stubble.

In this case the land should be
plowed deep so as to turn under
the stubble and weeds of the last
year to a considerable depth-say
FIVE to seven inches or better. The
blowing should be done when il is
time to plant fax, and a sub sur
face packer should follow the pillow
at once while the blowing is
being done. This should again be
followed by q cogwheel packer or
some heavy surface packer, then
the fax drilled in while the ground
lie fresh and moist. Following the
drill it will not be a bad planto put
{ on q heavy stone boat or float to
mash down the ground, or to re-
pack the ground. On such ground
too much packing cannot be done
unless it is done while the ground
is muddy. The ground should be
packed so hard before the drill is
put on it that the discs will not
cut much deeper into it than they
would into;new plowed soil land.
The seed in no..case. should be
planted deeper than an inch
@ 4fL ~ ~ : -. 49, ana
three.quarters Of an. inch is. still
better if the ground is packed hard
enough to bring the moisture up
to the point.
Do. not forget to plant bright
colored fax seed. Do not forget
to treat all seed before planting.
Do not seed over twelve quarts of
good seed per acre.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
nay Have I've M1yefs

Fargo il likely 4 have tNo
,mayors. The old INV N ~ saaEys tlhhe
mayor shall hold Office until thiee
third Tuuessdaay il April The new
laxsproyiding FL tha election q
mayors d thessm,e time sas the
presidential primaries. says the
mayor IlllaaE quality within YER
Sdsyss ne. new law did not repeal
sths| old sons and yas MI enasle,l
until Mayor Lowell had beensslscs
~ HI th,egolld sSEs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
SCOTT SUCCEEDED
sRiToNs HOPEFUL FOR THEIR
cOUNTRNMEN.
Believed No Word Will Come From
Him Until Well Along In
1919.

London. April 3.-Through the latest
word from the British Antarctic expe.
ditton under command of Capt. Robert
F. Scott. left the explorers still $50
miles from the South pole ON Jan. 8,
polar experts here are strongly Of the
opinion that Captain Scott will achieve
the great object for which he set out.
The fact that his message brought
back to New Zealand by the Terre
Nova declared that he was remaining
in the Antarctic for another winter in
order to complete his work. is taken
10 an indication that the party is in
good health. and abundantly supplied
and in q position to continue the
march to the pole.
Captain Scott was still advancing
ON the date Of his last message and
those familiar with Antarctic explora-
ton express the opinion that he would
probably reach the pole before the
end Of January. Among those favor
Ing this view are DR., Fridtjof Nansen,
the noted Norwegian explorer, who, in
an interview at Christiania gsavc ex-
preston to this belief.
A striking point of difference be-
tween Amundsen and Scott was that
Of sheer luck. Amundsen was greatly
favored by the weather in the later
stages of his journey. during the early
part OF December, while Scott. at ap-
proximately the same time. met
storms Of great severity. Amundsen
wat able to cover his last 15O miles
in 10 or 12.days. Thus. with anything
hut the most unfavorable weather,
Captain Scott could cover the distance
which separated him from tho pole on
January 3 well within the remaining
days OF the month. Amundsen reach
ed 1.-THE pole On Dec. IL and during the
days he was occupied In making obser-
yatiOns there the Englishmen were
struggling through the snow drifts in
the lower reaches Of Beardmore glac-
fer. =
Probably no further word will come
from the expedition until veil along
in 1919. @ 81.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
SAILOR At PORTSMOUTH, N. H.,
coNFEssEs TO BRUTAL
INDIANAPOLIS CRIME
WAS PAID $500 FOR DEED
BY q Stranger Whom He Calls Nc.
kniuht-omicsrs not inclined to
Put crsdsnes ia
His Story.

Portsmouth,, N. H.. April 3.-RsDeat-
ing IN astounding tale OF murder, Seth
Nichols. former United States sailor.
today taststed1tkat he val the slayer
of Dr.. Helen Knabe. former stats
pathological Of Indiana, slaia In her In
dianapolis home on Oct. -.
The local police have bsen in CON
slant communication by telegraph and
telephone with the Indianapolis au.
thorities. and they received orders to
have pictures of Nichols taken and
rushed to Indianapolis. Meanwhile an
indianapolis detective who 70. familiar
with all Of the developments in the
murder, is en- route here to question
Nichols.
Given $500 for Murder.
The story told by the self.accused
murderer 10 the most remarkable that
the police here ever heard. Nichols
insists that he went on . spree early
last October while he was a seaman
on board the U. 3. s., Dixie. At that
time the Dixie was lying At the Brook
lyn maynard. Nichols said that he
net a man named knight and they be-
CANE very friendly. They drank. to-.
gether for y time and finally Knight
told him he would. give him $500 in
cash II he would desert" aud turn a
trick for him" This he agreed to do
and they went. to Indianapolis. There,
Nichols says. Knight gave him . light
sharp knife. IKE 2 razor. and aided
him in getting into the house and
numbering DR. Knabe in her sleep.
While In Indianapolis, Nichols, says,
he lived With his sister, Mrs. Grace
Hlackman. at 243 East avenue
Al he inflicted thu. fatal cash that
almost severed the unfortunate won.
anssshead from her body. Nichols says
abe shrieked and he has beensunable
to- blot that cry from his memory. II
finally lad him to confess after:s he had
been arrested for tntoxicaticn and
carrying concealed. weapons. !, I.hs; 81,
500 paid him for the. mufuer. was
promptly spent for drink. xxx
@s While the police accept mis- story,
pending Investigation, they call attenh.
ton tosthe marked similaffity betwesena
It md = case inst developed hero !
couple ofyelrs NO. Then smother
sailor, sninder arrest and identtied ] )
desarters sconfessed ton noted muir
9def Ncemstefy near Rochester,
~. + This nsnswas taken 10 Roches.
er.Nhsre his story 800 Soon diGli.
proved. Itsdeyelope6 Is had told 81
nurder Sihoping thst when
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05

The patient Griselda;a famous ec.
ord for meekness and endurance has
:bsen beaten by a woman in Chicago.
For twelve years she supported her
husband with patient resignation. but
decided that having to take
tbeatings as well as give earnings was
. little too much. even for \ modern
,Griselda.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05

when I read I don't like to. think.
10 I remark credited to Thomas A.
Edison. a good many others feel the
same way. which Is q possible e
PLANTATION for the abundant output OF
light literature that calls for no
thought In the process OF its perusal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05

A passenger on 4 New York street
ear has discovered the way to deal
With the hatpfu peril. When the
points Of two came p~eriIously near his
isyes he shipped them Of with a pair
of pincers. A pair Of pincsrs will nov
DO the equipment of every man who ia
90 fond Of his eyesight that he IL blind
to consequences.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05

/, The emperor of China is urged to
resign. 1t is not at all unlikely that
this august monarch. II left to his
own inclinations, would cheerfully ex-
change his totterlng empire fora nice,
fat puppy or q big red ball. and show
more than 4 chill's .wisiom III the
case. at that.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
table follows:

Ia 1901 il took q bushels Of.
wheat, Is of fax, S. Of oats O. So
bushels 81 barley q buy 1000
fteet 81 dimenion lumber.
II 1911, 30 bushels Of whsat,15a.
az aax, IS oif oats o. 3 bushels of
barley vouh Suy 400 1000 feet syof
dimension lumber, s5s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
!ytsili Known Hotel Man, Pas,es.

Wlihnuon,s Aprill SS,.------IL4o,,uis Afford. 4s.-
years old. onesof the best known ho-
tel men along the mississippi. sis dead
at Alma, where he conducted !tlle
Union house. ssSS#
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
Comparison Of Prizes

The following statistics show
the advance in prices Of farm pro-
duce during a decade and makes a
comparison to show that the prices
Of merchandise. including lumber,
have not relatively increased. The
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05

The Supreme court Of the United
States has amended its rules 10 a. to
reduce the cost Of litigation. Now IL
It could amend Its rules so Is to bar
out shout hins-tsnths Of the litigation
something would really be accom-.
plishsd.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05

Fortunately the money test Is not
society's rule for computing success.
no more today than during Abraham
Lincoln's day. The old world will roll
on in its eager pursuit for the dollar,
Of course, and 1t must for economic.
II no other reasons. but 1t can eve
shut out Of the gallery Of fame the
man who has contributed useful serv'
ice through a lifetime to the sum OF
numanity's b~enefactions, whether he
had wealth or not. With no disparage-
ment Of wealth. it should be borne
in every mind ever SO often that the
most impecunious may be the most
successful, and that success does not
necessarily have to be identified with
some notable service. The most hum.
BILE may be the most valuable. Doing
the task in hand the best ones pow.
ers permit, with justice to ones fell
low man and an eye single to the no
bility of toll, is success, irrespective
Of the wage or emolument, and that
is not to say that every man has not
the right to acquire all the money le-
ultimately that he can. Only he should
be careful to make money his servant
and not his master.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
cannon Fans GOES pry.

G Cannon Falls MINI. April /.
city yotetdsi7s against iisence and 153
for ilcsnse. 4 Z
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05

Frank j Quartemont assistant su perlntendent of the quartermasters
department of the 500 railway. was al rested by the Minneapolis police. Sun
day, suspected of being the. murderer of Miss Alice Matthews, who was. az.
saulted and strangled in front of her home March 49, He secured his
release at ten o'clock Tuesday morn ing by habeas corpus proceedings, but
9 he left the court room, he was 70 rmany arrested o a charge of first
degree murder He is a married ma n with three children and resides next
door to the dead girls family. The c rime vas the most brutal and crul in
the history of the city.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-04-05
or SWINE.

II. there is any domestic animal
which, more than the others. has been
banished and kept aloof from very
sight Of society. perhaps that animal
ID the hog. So commonly has nth
been associated with swine that the
association has become proverbial.
For this a there will probably
be In many quarters . decided lack Of
sympathy for the members Of the 1lli-
nois State Swine Breeders and Ex'
pert Judges association in ito COM
plant of the attitude Of the state
board Of agriculture toward the asso-
citation. especially as regards the
plan Of that board to place a proposed
swine show building in an ~out-of-the-
way part of the state fair grounds,
says the Manchester Union. The as
sumption is that the swine breeders
consider this plan a discrimination
against their exhibits, and that they
believe the swine show entitled to as
conspicuous a place as any other.
From their point Of view, no doubt,
this argument seems reasonable. From
the standpoint of some exhibitors Of
other stock than swine, perhaps, and
from that of a very large percentage
Of prospective fair patrons, it may
seem quite the contrary. Be that as
it may. there are many intelligent
farmers who declare that hogs. If CIV
en- an equal chance, are as Clearly as
most other domestic animals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
Youthful, Beautiful
Skin Easy to Have
(From the Clubwoman.)

You may be as healthy as a bird in
the air and still have a poor complex
ion. Changing seasons and tempera-
lures, winds, dust and dirt, are apt
to injure any skin, even though the
general health be good. When these
external influences spoil the complex
len, the natural thing Is to remove
the spoil by external means. Ordi-
nary mercolized wax will do this. 1t
will actually absorb the weather-beat-
en- film-skin, a little each day. In a
week or two you'll have a brand new
complexion, a new skin. The exquis-
itely beautiful and youthful complex
ion thus acquired, comes 30 easily,
without harm or discomfort, there's
no reason why any woman should not
adopt this simple treatment. Get an
ounce of mercolized wax at any drug
store, apply nightly like cold cream,
washing it off mornings. This will
not fail in any case.
To quickly remove wrinkles, signs
OF care and age, battle the face occa-
sionally in a solution of powdered
saxolite, one ounce dissolved in half
pint of witch hazel. The results will
surprise you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
ACKERLIND-HOLZT.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS VIC
tcria Holzt, daughter of Rev. ]. E.
Holzt, S26 Forty-fourth street,
and D. Martin Ackerlind, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Ackerlind,
4011 Eighth avenue, took place
last evening at the home of the
brides father. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. S. ]. Sebelius and was
witnessed by a small company of rela-
tives. The house was prettily deco.
rated with flowers and ferns. The
bride wore a dress of white embroid,
cred wolfe trimmed with lace She
wore flowers in her hair and carried a
bouquet of brides roses. MIR. and Mrs
Ackerlind left last night for a short
wedding trip and after Nov. 10 will
be at home at S26 Forty-fourth street
Mr. Ackerlind is a craftsman employ.
&c at the Velie works. His bride is a
trained nurse but has been at home
for the past few years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

Princeton, n. j., Nov. 2.-Though
the date of the marriage of Mrs. Fran
ces Folsom Cleveland, White house
bride and widow of the late Grover
Cleveland, and Professor Thomas
Preston has not yet been announced,
friends believe the happy event will
occur early next spring. The date will
probably be fixed soon and formal an
nouncement made
The second romance of the woman,
who as bride of the White house"
charmed a nation, and whose high
character and devotion to her distin-
guished husband have been, by their
example, a, national influence toward
high ideals of wifehood, is the out
come of an acquaintanceship of sew
eral years duration.
Professor Preston is head of arch
aeology and history of arts in Wells
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
SHOWER FOR MISS eoouIsT.

THE MISSES STELLA KJELL-
berg and Gerda Lind entertained last
evening at the home of the former at
a pre-nuptial dinner and linen show
er given in honor of Miss Ruth b.
quist who is to be married next month
to Herbert Ne.son. The house was
prettily decorated in the brides chos-
en- wedding colors, pink and white,
combined with Halloween novelties.
The table was decorated with pink
and white, streamers descending from
the chandeliers to the corners of the
table and in the center was a vase OF
pink and white carnations Place
cards were at each plate, with Jack
o1anterns and pink and white carna-
tions as favors. At 1880 a three
course dinner was served by the host
esses. The evening was pleasantly
spent in music and games, the prizes
falling to the bride-elect and Miss Re-
gina Rosenberg. The bride-to-be was
presented with basket of linen as a
remembrance from her friends. Those
present were the MISS florence Mel,
son, Regina Rosenberg, Esther Fryx-
ell. Mabel Leaf. Ruby Johnson, Ber-
nice Woods, Ruth Boquist, Wilhelm
ma Johnson and Gerda Lind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
ALUMNAE ELECTS OFFICERS.

THE ALUMNAS ASSOCIATION
of st. AnthOny's hospital held a meet
ing Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. p. A. Faust, us Twanty-third
street, Moline. The marriage of Mrs.
Faust, who was formerly Miss Grace
Ho.comb took place Sept. II and the
nurses took this occasion to remem-
Der her with a wedding gift, "a cut
glass bowl which they presented TO
her. The election of officers was held,
resulting in the following being chos-
en-:
President-Mrs. Mary Fry.
Vice President-Mrs. Catherine
Hampson.
Secretary-Miss Jane Finnegan.
Treasurer-Miss Phoebe Hurst.
The association will hold its next
meeting in December at the home OF
Mrs. Hampson in East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

hot cloths against It until the pores
are open. Then massage cocoanut but
ter into it gently. Do this at night
before retiring. In the morning, after
washing with warm water. dash cold
water on the neck. Exercise by turn
ing the head from side to side and
I'D, without violence Breathe deeply
Singing often develops the neck.
(2)-Perhaps you do not eat nourish-
ing foods Eat plenty Of vegetables
and fruits. drink plenty of milk and
water, and do not touch pastries, rich
gravies, sharp sauces or fried foods.
Take a bath every day. At night ap-
ply a mixture made Of two ounces tine
ture OF green soap (buy at drugstore),
and two ounces distilled witch hazel.
Let this stay on the face a few mo-
ments. then wipe of and wash the
face with hot water. Prick the black
heads with a very clean needle, press
out as many as you can without bruis-
ing the skin, then apply peroxide. Next
morning wash the face again in hot
water with a good soap, finish with a
dash of cold water, then rub in the
least bit of cold cream and finally dust
a good powder lightly over the face.
Leave the face alone the rest of the
day. Keep this up and in a couple of
weeks you will begin to see an i'm
provement
(3D-Massage the arms with cocoa
butter like You do your neck. Exercise
them. Finish your sleeves with wide
fiaring cuffs or rufies falling well
over the hands. and your hands will
not look so large.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: | am a young
lady Of 20 and engaged to a young
man who does not care to go to dances
Some Of my girl friends are always
saying to me. Why don't you shake
him and get a fellow who dances?"
l love him more than | tell him. He
is good-hearted and kind to me; in fact
/ treats me better than any fellow
ever met. My father and mother and
the rest of the family think he is a
good, respectable young man and tel
me not to pay any attention to What
/ the girls say. Please advise me.
WORRIED GIRL.
My dear. you are fortunate in hav
ing the love OF a good man. and yor
have already been wisely advised b,
your parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

25 members. Miss Alwilda Young con-
Quoted the devotional services and the
program was in charge of Mrs. ]. L.
Hickey who chose as the subject for
the afternoon christian Conserva-
ton" Papers were read as follows:
Our Great Ideals" Mrs Wagner; "A
Pure Democracy" Mrs. Lee; "A Broad
Base for the National Life" Mrs. Al
fred Pollard; THE Contrast Between
the Early and the Later immigration,
Mrs Charles Eye; Country Life and
the Country Church." Mrs. Reed;
THE Free School System" Mrs. Hoif-
man: EARLY Baptist Churches and the
Life OF Roger Williams" Miss Young,
and The Great Awakening" Mrs.
Bullock. Mrs. H. c. Kingsbury gave a
report of the women's meeting at the
state synod meeting at Quincy, last
month. The local society has been
working to attain a certain standard
in the synod and Mrs. Kingsbury re,
ported that they had been placed in
class c. There are no societies en-
rolled in class A, very few in class B
and only 10 in class c, so the local lad
! les feel much encouraged with their
showing. Following the study pro-
gram the hostess served a nice lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
MISSIONARY UNION MEETING.


The WOMAN'S MISSIONARY so
cial union of Rock Island will hold its
sixth annual meeting at the United
Presbyterian church Tuesday. Nov y,
at 1880 D. N. This program will be
given:
Devotional exercises - Mrs. T. Z.
Newland
Business.
Vocal solo, The Lord Is Ny Shep.
herd" GIttleD Florence Andrews.
Address. Christian America Rev.
L. b. Stewart.
Music. offering. benediction
The union has secured Mrs. ID. b.
Wells of Chicago. who last year gave
an interesting series of lectures on
mission topics. to again lecture before
the society. the dates being announced
as Jan. IL to 1G. The churches having
missionary circles in the union are:
Broadway Presbyterian, First Method
list, Memorial Christian. First Baptist
United Presbyterian. Central Presby
terrain and Spencer Memorial Method
list. The present officers are:
President - Mrs. William Mclean
Stewart
First Vice President--Miss Mildred
Warnock
Second Vice President Mrs. W. A
Schaeffer.
Secretary-Mrs. W. 4. Hill.
Treasurer-Mrs. n 2. Tucker.
Secretary OF Literature-Mrs. Johr
Hazard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

MISS CATHERINE STAUDUHAR,
al her home, 1908 Twenty-first street,
assisted by Mrs. X. c. Benham, Miss
Catherine Looney and Miss Katie Vo-
gel, entertained 80 tri-city friends yes
terday afternoon at Halloween party.
There were various contests and
games in which the prizes were won
by Miss Mary Ryan of Delevan, Ill,
Miss Ursula Driscoll of Davenport and
Miss Mary Beecher and Ottilie Vogel
of this city. The house was very at.
tractively decorated with autumn
leaves and pumpkins and other Hallow.
cen novelties. At $50 o'clock a course
luncheon was served and the remain
der of the evening passed in an infor.
NAL social way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

college, Mrs. Cleveland's alma mater.
She met him first in Princeton in 1908,
and since he accepted his present po-
sition at Wells she has been quite
closely associated with him, as she is
trustee of that institution.
Mrs. Cleveland was considered one
of the most charming and diplomatic
hostesses the White house ever had.
She sought to make the mansion more
of a home than a social center, in the
strict sense of the term, and succeed
ed. Not only did her husband give
her great credit for this, but the pub.
lie recognized her administrative abil,
ity in diplomatic circles as we'll as in
her home.
After his retirement from the pres.
idency, Mr.. Cleveland made his per.
manent home in Princeton, and Mrs
Cleveland has continued to reside here
since his death four years ago.