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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29
CORRESPONDENCE
CALVIN

Harvest is progressing.
Some one please tell the weather man
we have had plenty rain.
Mrs. Ole Larson is laid Up these days
from varicose veins in one foot.
The crop is so heavy in this vicinity
that some of the farmers have five
shockers after two binders.
The train brings in large numbers of
harvesters each evening and all are
promptly hired by the farmers.
The lecture on, the prevention of
tuberculosis given in the church Sun
day evening was we'll attended.
Dan McKechnie is cutting a wide
swath these days. He has three large
binders hitched to his gas tractor.
Lawrence Frost returned from Aber-
deem, Wash. Monday. He says it rained
too much out there. Dakota is good
enough for him.
c. D. Stalker arrived last week from
Foley, Fla, to help in the harvest,
The family are settled there and all like
the country very much.
School will open soon and all the chill.
dren are preparing to settle down tc
study. Several of the Calvin young
ladies are thinking of going to the Pres
byterian college at jamestown.
The threshers are busy men these
days H. P. Cooler purchased a gasolin,
thresher last week. Lewis Towers ii
expecting a new separator daily D. Nc
Kechnie and @. G. Crawford are il
partnership IN an outfit run by the BIZ
tractor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29
Prof Mcdonald in Manitoba

N. 9. Macdonald Of Valley City state
inspector of rural schools was in Fargo
Friday night enroute to Winnipeg, to
make q study of Canadian rural schools
and attend a meeting of inspectors at
Winnipeg Monday. He goes on an
invitation of the Canadian school official
Rural schools start there this week.
"In Canada the rural school term
averages PIP DAYS, while in North Da-
kota it averages 100 days." said Mr..
Macdonald. I'm other words they
average four months more in rural
school terms than here. These figures
are based on the 1910 report and the
report which will be made in November
will likely increase the number of days
here as the state law says there shall be
not less than a seven months term. The
Canadian teacher averages four years
more training than the North Dakota
and is hired by the year. The teachers
in Canada are paid about 1925 more
each year than North Dakota teachers.
cit is a question to me how the Cana
dians in Manitoba, speaking the Anglo
Saxon tongue, worshipping the same
God and living IN a country no more
developed than North Dakota, can
afford a better school system than here.
Their rural schools run more than ten
calendar months
II am making this trip at my own
expense and intend to AXE a thorough
inspection of the Canadian system. I
will take al automobile trip west from
Winnipeg and visit the country south
also"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29

ing the fall classes, the teachers should
not be held responsible IN the failure Of
such pupils to attain a proper grade or
promotion. Our hope, for success is
that they present themselves on the
first, day, keep up ar excellent record
OF attendance and punctuality and aid
the school board and the teachers in
bringing about a year whose standard
of scholarship and excellence in deport-
ment should be an object of envy.
Supervisors OF music and drawing, of
domestic science and manual training
have been engaged. These will aid in
the high school courses and introduce
special courses gradually. Pupils Of the
seventh to the twelfth grades are to be
accommodated this year. AS a COM
mittee of u state instructors COM
pleted a provisionary course in these
subjects a few weeks ago an attempt
will be made to introduce it, adhere to
it wherever possible and improve upon
it as trial and experience may suggest.
Here's to the cooperation of citizens,
to the support of the members of our
school board, to the untiring efforts of
teachers and to the proper application
of:the children of school,age whether
young or old to their school duties,
that L%angdon may see her city system
surpass the highest point in her former
progress. JOHN H. STAuFF, Supt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29
Sealed Tenders Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received by the
school board of Fremont School District
up to the hour Of two o'clock p. m on
Tuesday, September oath 1912 for the
erection and. furnishing of all material
for a school building 24x34, to be locat-
ed on the north half of the northeast
quarter of section %27-l63.57, Fremont
township. Contract to be completed on
or before November LIST, 1912. All bids
must be accompanied by a certified
check for 500. 90 as a guaranty Of
good faith. The plans and specifca-
tons may be seen at the Office of the
Robertson Lumber Co., Walhalla. N. D.,
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
BY order of the School Board:
SO MRS. ALEX RUSSELL, Clerk.
Post Office address, Walhalla, N. D.
Read the DEMOCRATS want ads.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29
High School Announcement.

To the Langdon High School Pupils:
l shall be in my Office in the high
schohl building, Monday, Tuesday We'd
nesday and Thursday, Sept. End, to 9Th
inclusive, to consult with the high
school pupils relative to their credits,
state high school pupils examiners
grades, classification and subjects they
may wish-to pursue during the ensuing
school years.
JOHN H STAUFF.
City Superintendent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29
1'Cl0sina Cut"

Several brand new pianos of the fol-
lowing makes: Willard, bennington,
Smith g. Barnes, Ludwig and aIvers g.
Ponds. Must be turned into cash at
cost. Are you wise? We say cost.
METROPOLITAN Music STORE.
Osnabrock, N. Oak. SO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29
MT. CARMEL.

Harry Wickes, who has the mail con-
tract on the Mowbray, Mt. Carmel and
langdon route, has his auto in COM
mission again after being laid up nearly
a week with a broken axle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-08-29

Read the DEMOCRATS want ads.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
DISPLAYS GOLD TO FARMER

Tramp, Begging For Food of Samuel
Nowland, BIackbird, Shows Sl, 900
On Wednesday tramp asked for
food at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Nowland, who are living on
a farm near Blackbird, and after
being given a hearty meal by the
farmer and his wife, the roughly
clad stranger proudly displayed a
bag of SIS gold pieces, the actual sum
of gold coins amounting to over 81, :
900. When reminded by Mrs. Now
land that he was likely TO be robbed
in making his trips from place to
place, the tramp quickly drew a new
revolver out of his pocket, saying
that his gun was what he depended
upon to save him from those who
would rob him.-Star.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
REHOBOTH-LEWES CANAL
Farmers Tired Waiting on Uncle Sam
and Will Complete Job Themselves

Farmers Tired Waiting on Uncle Sam
and Will Complete Job Themselves
Tired of the delay on the part of
the Delaware congressman, farmers
held largely attended meeting at
Angola Thursday evening and decid-
ed to raise the funds and do most of
the work themselves in digging a
canal from Rehoboth Beach to
Lewes, thus connecting the Indian
river and Rehoboth bay and adjacent
farmland with the Delaware bay and
river. The canal was at one time
started and dug from the bay to
Rehoboth Beach, were it was stopped
by the old Breakwater Railroad,
because the canal would go under its
tracks. The matter was taken into
court, which awarded the railroad
damages of $40, 900 with which to
bridge the canal. There was Just
about $40, 900 left of the appropria-
tion and since then the money has
been held by the government, TO be
paid to the railroad as soon as work
on the canal is begun. The farmers
have decided that with the damages
paid, and the railroad satisfied, they
can raise the money required to build
| the canal themselves. Thursday
night about SIS, 900 was pledged in a
short time. Many of the farmers
promised to be on hand with mules
and workers at a stated time and
put their own labor on the canal.
AS but four miles remains to be
dug, they are certain they can finish
it themselves. The canal will open
up the rich farming country in that
section to a Philadelphia market.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
TRAGEDY AT MIDDLETOWN

James MuIIin, Aged Al, Meets Un-
timely Death Saturday Morning
James Mullin aged Al years, a
farmer living near Middletown, was
found dead early Saturday morning
in the office of John P. Cochran, Jr.,
located in the old Dunning property,
Middletown. MIR. Cochran, who had
gone into the Office with Mullin
sometime during the night or morn
ing, did not know his friend was
dead until persons who discovered
the dead body awakened him. DR..
E. G. Clark, who was summoned,
stated that death was due to conges-
tion of the brain and Inflammation of
the stomach. Mullin went to
Middletown Friday evening and left
his team at livery stable. The
fact that the team had not been
called for during Saturday caused a
search to be made for the owner,
which resulted in his dead body be-
ing found at Mr.. Cochran's Office.
1t is said that the two men had been
carousing together during the night
before and went TO the Office tc
sleep. Mullin was single mar
and his father, Charles Mullin, was
burned to death in wagon about 9
year ago. John P. Cochrn, Jr., is
about 48 years Of age. He is a sor
of William R. Cochran and grandson
of the late Governor Cochran.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

C. C. King, former Smyrnian,
who for "a years has been superin-
tendent of the milIwright depart
ment of Harlan & Hollingsworth ship
yard at Wilmington, has been
obliged to resign on account of his
health and will leave Monday week
for Atlanta, Ga.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
LOST.

On January 26th, going from Century
Club House via. train to Dover, Lady's
Small, Gold, Open-faced Watch. Suitable
reward at this Office.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

O'Clock, aged 81 years. Mrs. Apple
ton resided in Odessa for more than
go years and since the death of her
husbnd about % years ago, had lived
alone. Deceased was formerly a
Miss Eliza Catwell and was the sec
ond wife of John Appleton. Of his
children, all by his first wife, none
are now living. W. o. Hoffecker,
John A. Hoffecker, j. E. Hoffecker
and Mrs. Hervey P. Hall, of this
town. are grandchildren of John APP
pleton. Until recently Mrs. Appleton
was strong and active for one of her
years. She suffered an apopletic
stroke several days ago. The fun
eral took place Saturday afternoon
from her late residence, services in
charge of Rev. J. Gray, pastor of
the st. Paul's M. E. Church, of
which Mrs. Appleton had long been
a member. Interment was in the
cemetery of st. Paul in Odessa. Mr..
w. o. Hoffecker and Mr.. Hervey P.
Hall, of this town, attended the
funeral.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

cred During the Week.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings. Phone 139.
Will pay 25 cents IA pound for
Walnut Kernels.-W. F. Keith.
Heintz's mince meat, sour kraut
and pickles at George W. Cummings.
Try Turner's fresh meats-beef,
pork, veal, and lamb. Fresh liue
of groceries always on hand
George W. Turner & Son.
DR.. R. F. Corley, dentist, will
be at the Office of the late DR.. R.
H. Clifton, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of next week.
The Smyrna schools had one ses-
sion Monday on account of the rain
and sleet.
H. P. Kelley, formrly of Smyrna,
but now of Middletown, is moving
his home this week to Tyrone, Pa.
Ford & Refs, the well-known
realestate brokers have an interest
ing announcement on our Sth page.
Read what they have to say.
Asbury M. E. Mite Society will
hold its regular monthly meeting
Saturday night, February 3, at the
usual meeting place.
Hon. L. irving Handy will deliver
his lecture, "Did He Die and Live
Again?" at Little Creek M. E.
Church tomorrow, Thursday evening
The regular meeting of King
Daughters will be held Thursda!
evening February list, at the hom,
of Mrs. John W. Roberts. The hou
is 7.30 O'clock. Sec.
Anyone owing me for more thai
one month for papers if not paid b.
the 5th of each mouth, the paper
will be discontinued and bills be col
lected. j. E. PHILLIPS.
Smyrna Benevolent Society viii
meet at the home of Miss Sue Col
Monday evening, February 5th, a
7.30 o'clock.
President John c. Stockly, of tn
Smyrna Library Association ha
ordered a new lot of books of tn
latest works of fiction. They al
expected any day and will be put Q
the shelves.
All members of the Young Ladies
Club are requested to be presel
Friday evening, February End, ;
the meeting in the usual place 1
there is business Of Importance al
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Mrs. Rebecca .Ringgold and family
who recently purchased the "Widow
Hoffecker" property on Frazier
street, are having heating plant
installed before taking up occupancy
there. The residence they vacate
the first of March next will be oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Davis.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Samuel Still and Ralph Archer
aged 10 and 12 years respectively
have been before Principal Earhart
on the charge of entering the school
building on Sunday morning and de-
facing desks and school property.
They admitted their guilt and the
case has been turned over to the
School Board for action. The Board
will meet one week from tomorrow.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
FOR SALE

Bay Horse. years old, sound and safe,
double gated. Will road 8 miles an hour
on trot and can step in 35 in pace.
Address,
Box "a,
Kenton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings. Phone 139.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Will pay 25 centsTla pound for
Walnut Kernels. W. F. Keith.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Try Turner's fresh meats-beef,
pork, veal, and lamb. Fresh line
of groceries always on hand. -
George W. Turner & Son.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
Mrs. Nan Mason Moore Dead

Mrs. Moore, wife of J. H. Moore,
of indianapolis, Ind, died January
19 after ten days illness resulting
from complications of stomach and
liver troubles. Deceased was form
erly Miss Nan Mason, of Newark,
and was well and popularity known
not only in Newark where her father
was Presbyterian pastor, but to
many College 'boys" living in all
parts of the State. She is survived
by son, 9 years of age and a
daughter, S years of age.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Heintz's mince meat, sour kraut
and pickles at George W. Cummings.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

All members of the Young Ladies'
Club are requested to be present
Friday evening, February End, at
the meeting in the usual place as
there is business of Importance and
a good social evening will be had.
The teachers of the Smyrna Pub
lie Schools at one of their regular
meetings held this afternoon made
permanent arrangement for the
second terms work and discussed
the scope of work to be covered by
each grade.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

DR.. R. F. Corley, dentist, will
be at the Office of the late DR.. R.
H. Clifton, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of next week.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

The Smyrna schools had one ses-
sion Monday on account of the rain
and sleet.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

President John C. Stockly, of the
Smyrna Library Association has
ordered a new lot of books of the
latest works of fiction. They are
expected any day and will be put on
the shelves.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

H. P. Kelley, formrly of Smyrna,
but now of Middletown, is moving
his home this week to Tyrone, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Ford & Refs, the well-known
realestate brokers have an interest
ing announcement on our 8th page.
Read what they have to say.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Miss Sue Colt
Monday evening, February 5th, at
7.30 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Asbury M. E. Mite Society will
hold it's regular monthly meeting
Saturday night, February 3, at the
usual meeting place.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Hon. L. irving Handy will deliver
his lecture, "Did He Die and Live
Again?" at Little Creek M. E.
Church tomorrow, Thursday evening.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Anyone owing me for more than
one month for papers if not paid by
the 5th of each mouth, the papers
will be discontinued and bills be col
lected.-J. E. PHILLIPS.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

The regular meeting of Kings
Daughters will be held Thursday
evening February LIST, at the home
of Mrs. John W. Roberts. The hour
is 7.3O O'Clock. Cor. Sec.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-02-21
AUTO TRIP
Across Continent ito ConYen.
tioniWill Be Taken by
s Party Of Elks.t5q II;

I "a q tl}tly 10 -h@"--H ~ tFAA4A-' -.
PoRT1ANDi fores sFeig e62tl4%A
dozen J members i6fa thesPhiiadefbhia,
Pa lodgetof BlkE viii make d trans
continental automobile trip early in
the coming summer tp attend the ma
tlonal convention Of their sqrgapiSa-
ton III PoFtlandsoino iisua \ yysi a7g
Chester P. Ray, aaprominemlmanu-
Facturer OF PhiladelpAiaials organts-
ing a party that will leave the Quaker
City early in May, and travel leisurely
across the country, stopping at var
ious towns and cities where Elk
lodges are located. They will mot
attempt to break speed records but
are determined to reach Portland in
advance of the opening day of the
convention, July 8. The regular con-
tingent of Philadelphia Elks will
come to Portland on special train:
Graham Nevins and Lee McCuddens
members of the Vallejo, Call lodge
are planning an automobile trip from
that city to the convention.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-02-21
/. {. II
OF Secretary Of States Office
Shows Big Business8in N
January.

CHARLESTON. Feb. 81. The Is.
ceipts Of the once Of the secretary OF
state for the month Of January were
ss.S4s.2O, divided among the several
sources al liows: increase 81 at-
thorized capital stock, $1,000: from
resident corporations, Sill 400: from.
nonresident operations, 57dss0;l
from tax Oh Great seal, ss4 from
sale-,nfs backs s1ss. 7s; from ices ae..
eFnins. IA the office, 81 81 fs26, and at
toruey Gees to audi ..ls (, Z
Z: The secretaty4 Of state during the
month, Of January issued charters to
IeaRresider Items; j1S; to nom
resident corp tons; lfs coEp9f lions
|ineteased their dspthorgedi icapltai
Stock and three decreased Z on
Germs changed theigs tnaHss and four
changed the satlohof tistrgIs inclpal
office, while af2 corporations were
either dissolved !or merged into some
other concern.
The largest resident corporation
chartered during the month Of Janus
airy was the schenk-Philadeiphia
Natural Gas Company, Of Wheeling,
with an authorized capital Of $1.b09,-
900. Among the other large resident
charters were the Eastern Panhandle
orchard Company, OF Keyser. anthor-
ICED capital, 100000; Lane-h timer
Stores Incorporated, Of Charleston.
authorized capital, $500, 900; clarks-
burg. and Philippl Traction Company,
of lclarksburg, authorized capital,
$500, 900; The Safe Auto Tire, CONE
pany. Of Martinsburg, sl25.O0ts rGlen-
ray Lumber Company. Of GienrayS
81 10, 900; North Mountain Fruit Cone
.pany of Martinsburg. 100000; Peo-
pies Electric Light Ice and Water
Power PLANT. aof Westn, 100000. 9.t
~ THE large ones among the non-res-
ndents were the Sears Ealeagher g
Whitney, Of chicago. authorized capls
tai, $1,215, 600; Billings Processl Com
pany, of birmingham. Ala, $1,000
900; Turkey Foot Land and Lumber
Company, of Huntington, s800; 900;
United states Coal and Iron Reclairn-
ing Company, of Detroit, Mich, $780,
900: Pinson Fork Coal Company, Of
Huntington. 100000.
Among the companies to make. a
big increase in their authorized ,capi-
tai were the Ftostorta Glass Company,
from i$5OOO00 to $1,OO0,O0o; Bache
Demman Coal Company, from 81 l5,4
mn N sO0O Qnn., Mo ttono1 -Gyr.o mi mo-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-02-21
! vegetables and Typhoid.

The possibility Of the conveyance
OF typhoid germs by means OF vege-
tables and fruits has long been sus-
pected, and as result.o studies in
recent years, evidence has been COLI
lected that such foodstutfs play an
Important part in the transmission
Of typhoid Infection. Typhoid fever
ism a rural disease; typhoid fever
patients are frequently found on
farms where green vegetables are
cultivated for market; and, in some
localities at least, the practice is
IprevalentS0f using human exreta as
fertilizer to force the growth of veg
etables that are intended to be eaten
raw.
To determine The factors response
BILE for the spread of typhoid fever,
lit is highly Important to determine
how. long the. typhoid germ can live
under natural conditions. In re-
cent years, number of investf-
gators, working under different con-
ditions, have recovered. this organ
ism from previously contaminated
soil after varying periodssu to7tifes
days, and MAR regained the organ
ism after eightTy-four days from
soil inclosed by glass aud moisture
added. Since the longevity Of the
typhoid baccillae in unsterilized
water ranges from seven to thirty
days, 1t would seem that the 'soil
might serve as a reservoir of in
lection to the stream which drains
1T.
I The latest work on this subject Is
reported by GEesI,5who conducted
experiments both within doors and
in the OPEN air, with exposure to
rain and sunlight. The typhoid or
Eganism was carried up from the soil
lby the growing plants, and on re-
lpeated examinations the organisms
were recovered from the leaves and
stems up to thirty-one days. "A Leaf
Of lettuce from. an infected bed
yielded positive cultures after three
washings, thus indicating that rain
fall will not free vegetables from
Injected material. These results
have practical significance in view
of the insanitary conditions of many
farms. The demand for fresh veg
etables being so great and the means
3of transportation SO rapid, yegeta,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-02-21

There IRE some people u the
world many indeed, Who are 50 ins
slstent upon their Flghts tliat they
override entirely the amenities. ana
vet the atter race y ne 9ar more
than the iermsE There can BE no
real man no always pnts his rights
against the amenities.
Note. was taken ne other day Of
q man who acted soi On lis rights.
says the Ohio state Journal IN
stead Of letting woman step ON the
car arst, he jumped in right ahead
81 her; and when he entered he
took the only seat that was left. HE
had right to do this Ne could
not be prosecuted for It There was
no law against tho Law except
that Of courtesy, which Is simply
enforced through the sway of a
gallant and nnselfsh heart. The
best part Of life is not its money and
hts rights, but It's gentilities and its
courtesies.
81 1t was noticed that when the man
sat down heE looked mean J. He
seemed to feel mean fIe had got
his rights but there seemed 70 be
something the mater with him. 1t
was his lack Of courtesy. To a SEN
y, "a - ,f.r.tRatL -. .h..R..I !. :,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-02-21
substltut for Rubber.

The story from Philadelphia that
a man 81 that city has discovered a
substitute for rubber which Il man
ufactlred from various kinds Of
wastessail hss accepted with fgraln
or salt tntil the facts he claims are
.fullyFesta lisHed, observes the Wash.
ington Herald: nc has long been
the dream OF chemists that a sub
stance which would aks the place
OF rubber in many Of the forms in
which it is used would ultimately
de discovered, but IKE the famous
passage to CATH the time Of. Co
lumbus, the result has eluded pur-
SUIT
It may be put down sas a fact
that some time, somewhere, such a
substitute will be found. 1t may
not have all the qualities OF rubber,
which seems to have been a special
gift Of providence to mankind, of a
value impossible of replacement or
counterfeit. hut the use Of rubber
has extended soenormously, and the
supply is 50 limited in tropical leout-
tries, that the mind of the world
has been, as II were, concentrated
upon the proposition y OF finding
some substance which would, under
proper conditions take its plaSe.i
Until now no, such product has been
found. ~ '''s'-''f