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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1912-02-16
Senior Dairyman Of Department Of
Agriculture Gave Address ! s'
BoPP AND. JOHNSON ALSO SPOKE
Experts For Better Farming AS
ISOLATION Took important
Part in Program

II Those who have hadapromiri-
ent partin promoting meetings
to further the cause of better
farming in Bottineau county
were surprised again on Tues
day when the success of the
meeting called for the discus
sion of the use and construc-
tion of the silo exceeded their
expectations. 1t was a highly
successful meeting. not only in
number of attendance but in
the interest and enthusiasm
The meeting was called to
order at the School of Forestry
auditorium shortly after the
arrival of the train from the
westsat 10 o'clock a. M, BY Mr..
F. w. Catflro. The auditorium
was well filled, the number
present at the morning session
being about 40. This number
was increased lin the afternephl
tone;srly 200.
Il In his opening remarks Mr..
Cathro called attention to the
fact that a big meeting had
been held two weeks before to
discuss better farming and. the
problems thatoneededl solution
and that this meeting was one
Of a number that mig hit profit
ably be held to take up special
subjects of interest. He then
outlined the program for the
day, giving considerable atten-
tiona to the various speakers
and their connection with the
work of uplifting farming
methods.
{ - Some Of you may wonder" /"
ssaid the, chairman, why wye
bank ers are taking such an
interest in this matter. This
movement began three years
ago, 80 far. as the bankers are
sconcerned. At that time we
started AN investigations : of
educational conditions and their
Srefation to industrial conditions
land while the movement has
taken bigger form than we
lever expected this better farm
ing movement is directly the
sontgrowth of the \ movement
started three years ago. - The
speaker than outlined the meet
ing held in ST. Paul last stiflns.
~iner when the educational com-,
inittees of the banking associa-
tions Of twelve states presented
their reports and Incidentally
mentioned that at tt1atffnee eting
a silver cup was offered to the
state showing the greatest
educational and Agricultural
progress before the meeting in
1912, Mr.. ,Cathro. stated that
he had other good news tore,
port. The meeting of the
bankers, recently held at Grand
Forks, had decided ito y raise
funds to- keep up the general
Offices Of the Better Farming
association and this will mean
that all Of the funds raised in
the coanty forls the carrying on
Of the work, together with an
ed quaf sum given BY the associa-
s.tion, may now be expended in
the county As formerly plan
media portion oft would have
/ had to 70 Ito ke eeping up the
general Offices Il q IS
Referring : again I toied du1caationiss
AL matters, NJ Cathro stated
that figures from u h e state
partnefit sOf public, .instr,ic-
tions showed that there were
15, eco boys between the ages 81
i eleven and ixteen years who
attended school only four
months i'll each sc6 " ool II I year; Z. 4
that there were sc, 600 III IS the
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1912-02-16

But it is not alone in the
saving of nutrients = said Mr..
Risser. that the silo has it's
great advantages. s. The stock
does better, seat better keep
in better condition. " Milk.
cows stIow best results on
green, .fodd der. Young stock
grow IN! most j, rapidly when on
green pasture. Corn silageS is
the best suhatitute for green
pasture. IS Its suses aeIpsS Ito cut
cost 4produc ction as well .as
ato, increase the output. There
is as lnuch profit ia cutting
down cost as ia raising selling
price. Silo is a good means lof
accofnp thing both of these
thin gs. ilaf si ss
Stock Is llealt hier when gsilo
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1912-02-16
SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE
Starhuck Township Farmers Have a
Live Farmers Club
f. Lhe Courant is indebted to
Mr.. A. III. White Of Kramer for
the following interesting re-
port of a meeting Of the Star
buck Township farmers club.
lThe initiative of the Starbuck
farmers is to be highly com
mended and it is also testimony
to the effect that Mr.. White
appreciates the value of publ
lefty when he took the trouble
Ito furnish us with an account
of an interesting meeting. The
report follows: 4
L h e Starbuck township
farmers club held one of their
meetings at their most central
school on February Z, which
the writer had the pleasure of
attending, and was favorably
impressed by the large attend
ance and the enthusiasm of
those present; especially the
younger members.
The meeting was presided
over by Mr.. 1. H. Kolberg, Mr..
Otto Finstad acting as secre-
tary. After the usual order of
business the secretary submit
ed prices on grain and grass
seeds from numerous seeds
men and FARMERS, but as the
prices were unsatisfactory, he
was instructed to accept the
agency from some reliable seed
company and thus effect great
saving in price, and by order
ing large quantities and getting
the advantage of cheaper trans
portation they hope to over
come much of the present high
price of seeds.
Corn growing being the spe-
cial object of this meeting was
then taken up, and after a
number of able addresses and
papers read by the members, a
general discussion of the sub
ject followed, at which much
reliable information was dis
closed on the, growing of
Americas leading crop. &
The club has secured without
cost from the North Dakota
Public Library Commission of
Bismarck, N. D., set of % of
the latest books on all phases
of agriculture by such noted
writers as Joseph Wing, Thos.
Shaw and others, which are
freely used by the members.
AS Weeds" will be the topic
for discussion at their next
meeting it was decided to pro-
cure from the agricultural col
lege a collection of all the weeds
and seeds indigenous, to North
Dakota with which to familiar
|ize themselves. and while it
speaks highly for their town
ship to be obliged to send out
side the boundaries, for the
samples, we think they could
have saved the transportation
|chargessby visiting some of the
adjoining townships.
Throughout TIL e. meeting
there was a feeling of,aunison
seldom equaled in I. farmer 8
organizations and through the
educational value Of this aasso-
citation we predict that, Star
buck township will in the ffear
future become Bottineau coun-
|ty's banner township, IT, it is
not already entitled to this dis
tinction. \; III & s5s al,t I
|
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1912-02-16
SUCCESSFUL SIL0 meeting.
Nearly Two Hundred Attended Meetings Held Here OH
Tuesday to Discuss Special Phase Of Better Farm
Ing Movement Program Very Interesting

state e.who had reached the age
Of twenty. and had not com
pleted the fifth grade; that less
than ten per cent Of the coun-
try boys reached the sixth
grade; less than five per cent
took eighth. grade work and
less than three per cent went
to high school. He gave fig
ures from the high school re-
port showing the great pre-
ponderance of girl students and
also discussed the subjects
taught that have a direct bear
ing on preparation for farm
life. These figures showed
that 80 out of each 1000 were
studying agronomy; II out Of
1000 animal husbandry; 4 in
each 1000 horticulture; 154
woodwork; 10 mechanical
drawing; Al cooking and 153
sewing.
Risser Talks SiIo
A. K. Risser, senior dairy
man of the q. S. department of
agriculture, stationed at Color
ado Springs, opened his ad-
dress on the Advantages of
the Silo'1 by. saying that he
had been at number of meet
ings in the state within the
past few weeks and that this
gTwas the largest morn
In g meeting he had attended.
He felt that He ouldnotsresist
saying a few words along the
lines mentioned BY Mr. Cathro,
for he believed that. many Of
the reforms q sought could BE
made more easily and quickly
possible if we would insist On
the teaching of agricuIture in
the public schools. He belieY-
that in this way we could edu-
cate more boys and girls to be
producers and induce them to
stay on the farm and that this
would do a great deal to solve
the problem of higher cost of
living. @
Mr.. Riser said the first ad-
vantage of the silo was in the
saving of the corn crop. He
called attention to the fact that
fodder shocked in the field suf-
fered greatly from waste. Snow
and ice and the driftingof light
soil contributed to the damage
done to it. Weather conditions
reduced its value greatly. The
waste in the field was estimat-
ed at 80 per cent but often ran
as high ais 80 per cent. Feed
ing tests prove this. The long.
er the fodder is in the field the
poorer i it is. IF there is la
means at hand by which We
can save nearly all of the waste
1t is surely worth while. The
silo is such a means. 1t wont
put, anything sinto your crop
and It wont save it all but 1t
reduces the waste very great
ly. He presented !. the table
given below al aas. one; that fits
conditions Id p Pennsylvania but
said. that .waste.ein field shock
ing was much greater here and
the saving would be CORES
pondingly greater
n TABLE
Digestible Nutrients in Corn
From One Acre
Nutrients Green Fodder Silage Field Cured
Protein m 2 Douasssl' ,ssl Doanssss = IS Dou1?sssss s.
rat - i5l5 IS W iSs
,ses, Tot.ls 1881 SEQ 1 asss 's'
But it is not alone in the
saving of nutrients = said Mr..
Risser. that the silo has its
great advantages. s. The stock
does better, cat better keep
in better condition. !" Milk
cows -st1ov~ best results on
green .fOdd YounQ /! stock
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
Cottage PRAYER Meetings.

In spite of the pouring rain yes
terday afternoon the cottage prayer
meetings in behalf of the Methodist
revival we're a success. Bands of
faithful women gathered in various
sections of the city and they report
very spiritual meetings.
Quite a number of ladies met with
Mrs. T. L. Waring, Mrs. T. L. Wal
ker, leader Another prayer service
occurred at the home of Mrs. George
Watson, Miss Sarah Polk, leader. A:
the home of Mrs. L. l.. Bryant, an
assembly of ladies gathered, the
service being led by Mrs. Arendel!.
Mrs. ]. B. Streater's home was the
scene Of a prayer service also, Mrs
G. p. Webb, leader.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
JUNIOR TERM FINALS
TO BE GIVEN TONIGHT

The Junior term finals will be de-
iivered in the school auditorium
March Z, at s p. m. The program is
as follows:
"Massa's in the Cold Ground''--
Chorus.
"Schoolmates Miss Mary Jack
son.
William Cullen Bryant Hiss
Aileen McRae.
alfred Tennyson Gordon Hart.
Piano solo-Miss Lula Hart.
My Country''-Ivan Jackson.
"The Country Girr-Miss Mary
Dougherty.
my Mission in Life"-Miss Lula
Hart.
Mandolin solo with accOmpani-
ment-Mrs. Woods and Miss Olive
Woods.
THE Street Loafer" = Loring
LII dCheu.
Robert Burns"-MOnrOe Sutton.
mo Excellence Without Great La
Eor-Miss Hazel Ormsby.
Thou Art the Man''-William
Emerson.
Duet-Misses Aileen McRae and
Hazel Ormsby.
"SchOoi-Miss Pearl Haynes.
"FiOfhe'-Miss Elsie Norton,
"Uncrowned Queens'-Miss Anna
Coon.
"A Rolling Stone Gathers no
MOss'-Karl Kern.
"Juanita"-Quartette.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
THE MAJOR MAKES A HIT
IN THE SALE OF LOTS

As the Bowman Realty Company
have headquarters here, tho follow
ing interesting account of Il sale they
recently conducted at Zcphyrhills,
will be read with interest:
"The Bowman Realty Co.. OF
Huntington, w. Va. who had charge
of the lot sales in Moor's addition to
the town of Zcphyrhills. the past ten
days, made IA complete success OF
the job and disposed of nearly 200
lots to private parties, some OF whom
will begin building shortly. The
city was full of strangers, and the
handsome location, adjoining our
city, was enticing. This company
have talent well drilled in the art Of
selling real estate. and never do
things by halves. They went to
work on a systematic line, and fol-
lowed through to complete success,
selling a large number of lots, but
none at extravagant boom prices, as
$50 would about cover the average
for inside lots. The Lakeland cornet
band was employed for the last three
days, which discoursed sweet music
to the Queens taste. both for our En-
campment crowd and for the lot sale.
The sale always opened by a spOnta-
neous spasm from the interior of l..
II. Carmac, which was followed by
Major 7. F. Combs, who delighted
the large crowd with his many witty
witticisms, fresh from his fertile gray
matter. When the Major fails to in
tercst a crowd, the day is chilly,
which was not the case here. Gran
vile +. Taft, the managing mystificr,
looked after the preliminarics and
trotted up the loose ends like a buzz
saw, and lots changed ownership like
a cyclone. On Friday evening the
Major attended the big G. A. X. camp
fire at the lake, and the blue and
the gray commingled Ills speech
was as full of meat as a razOr-back
and bristled with fun and good feel
ing. He received many an applaud,
and frightened the campfire with
his gems of good fellowship. During
the lot sales. the Major was the GEN.
ter Of attraction, handing out jokes
to the crowd, and receiving volley
in return. They are a lively bunch
and could sell corner lots in Gehenna
was not over knee-deep."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
MISS PATRONS MILLINERY
DISPLAY ANNOUNCED

Miss Nuna Patton will have her
first spring opening of millinery to-
morrow and Saturday. and invites
the ladies of Lakeland to be present
during the two days. On this occa-
sion she will also have on display &
full line OF silks. having taken tn,
agency for a well known silk hOus,
for the. season. These silks come il!
patterns and she also has all neces.
sary trimmings for same
Miss Patton is headuartcrs for ev-
erything in the embroidery ami
stamping line. having received a full
line of the new punch work en-
broidery. She has materials to be
stamped for shirt-waists or dresses,
or will stamp any materials brought
to her.
She cordially invites the ladies OF
Lakeland to call at her parlors to-
morrow and Saturday and inspect
her lovely line of spring and summer
millinery, and her line of silks, en-
broideries. and articles necessary to
every lady's toilet, such as the new
est collars. belts, etc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
ED1soN1A.

Notwithstanding the threatening
weather last evening a large and APP.
preciativc audience visited this pop
ular playhouse to hear the lecture
on "Dantcs Inferno" and were we'll
repaid for their trouble. Mr.. Leslie.
the lecturer, showed a thorough mas
terry of his subject, while the slides
are clear and distinct. The songs
were also appreciated.
The lecture will be repeated to
night for the last time. MIR. Leslie
will render two new songs in hin
song review. Complete change in
picture program. Every one should
make it point to hear this lecture
tonight as 1t is both instructive ana
entertaining
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
IMPRESSIONS OF A TARHEEL.

Many of the winter visitors to this
section have gone, are going or will
soon go like the birds) to their
northern nests, whence they were
driven by the wintry blasts.
We arc glad to share with you a
mildcr climate and fruits and How
ers, all through the winter. Some
of us tnke back with us fruits and
flowers, also lasting impressions from
the places visited. Some Of us feel
inclined to come again and remain
permanently, yes, to cast our lot with
you and assist you in the develop
ment (Which is we'll begun) OF your
sunshiny country of many Opportu-
mites. 1t is well for you to strive
to raise and keep high your indus
trial, educational and religious
standards SO as to encourage the
best class of immigrants to settle
here.
have found the people of this
section generally Woodworking, in
telligent and honest, and courteous,
considerable and obliging towards the
stranger provided he Is not drOne
or a fake) who comes into their
midst.
GEO. w. SMYRE.
Lincolnton, n. c.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
BIG TAlLORS ESTABLISH
STORE IN DRANE BLDG

Next Saturday will see the open.
ing of the new tailoring establish.
ment in Lakeland of a branch of the
English Wooden Mills, one of the
most prominent made-to-measure
tailOrs of the country.
Their new store will be located
in the Drane building. The carpcn-
tiers and decorators are busy there,
fitting up and re-arranging this store
for the convenience and comfort OF
their patrons. Their advertisement
appears in this issue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
ARRANGEMENTS FOR FUNERAL
OF MR.. CLARENCE PERRY

The body will reach here tomOr-
row morning at 1880 o'clock, and
Will be taken at once to the First
Presbyterian church, where the fun
cral services will be held shortly be-
fore IL o'clock, Rev. Chalmers off,
tiating. The funeral will be in
charge of the Order of Odd Fellows.
of which lodge Mr.. Perry was mcm-
bcr. All friends of the deceased are
invited to attend the funeral. In
torment will be made in the city
cemetery.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

The ladies of the Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will
hold three prayer meetings tom0r.
row afternoon. One will be at the
residence of Mrs. Jennings. Mrs
Quaintance, leader; another at Mrs.
w. X. McRae's, with Mrs. TrOutman
as leader. and another at Mrs. j. l..
Shippers home. Mrs. |. c. jenkins,
leader. Everybody invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

Mrs. W. X. Jackson, who has been
confined to her bed by illness for the
past week, is no better today and
her condition is considered very Sc
Iious. DR.. Bitter. of Tampa, has
ben called in consultation with local
physicians, and trained nurse is
giving her every attention. Her
many friends are hopeful that a
change fer the better will soon take
place, and that she may soon be re-
stored to health.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

Arrangements have been made for
"a mems MONDAY prayer-meeting to-
morrow at the Methodist church
Every Christian man in the city is
cordially invited to come exactly a,
noon and remain only 20 minutes
he purpose being to pray for re.
v:val. The noon hour was chosen SC
that business men might go. The
Methodist church is not far from the
center, and there will be little de-
lay in going to dinner to go by there
tor 20 minutes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
of his illness. and who trust he will!
soon be restored to health.

Miss Madge Lee Newman, who has
been teaching school in johnson, will
arrive in Lakeland the last of this
week, her school now being finished.
Miss Newman has taught, successful
ly, the last two terms in Johnson
She will now spend while in the
restful home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Newman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

The Juniors of the Lakeland High
School will deliver their Finals to-
night at the school auditorium, the
program appearing in another part
OF this paper. All parents and friends
Of the pupils are invited to be pres
eht. No admission will be charged
at the door.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

+ L f. Lyman, one Of the most
liar raycling men on the road,
had to give us his position on
l.r' d! had health. He has a son
Allan'a, who will take up his
and in the meantime Mr.. Hy-
go,, 10 White Springs to regain
di'8, aat ing left for that place
Mmain-. He has many friends
&eSna who will regret to learn
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Special meeting Of the Membership
Committee Of I.cnOX Dancing Club at
Orange Hall Friday evening at 8 p.
m. All members of the club wishing
to cast their vote, please attend
3-7-2t SECRETARY.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

+. A. l.. Grigsby, formerly Miss
laskson. of this city, reached
land last night from her homo
'en,lrssee. having been called to
j. d.lde Of her mother, Mrs. W.
aek,o,. who is seriously Ill at
home on kentucky avenue. While
friends are glad to see her, all
}, thu cause which brings her
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

u, and Mrs. Charles Jones re-
a a telegram this morning an
,ing the death Of Mrs. Jones
dmotb.r. which occurred at the
- home in Kentucky. Their
!, friards will deeply sympathize
-h,m in their bereavement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

! Il Weeks has opened a gro
s,o,e in the Tharp building,
! he will be glad to see his
rs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
Those Who
Come an0

.;s..,,::ts:,ss,ss,tss,sS'*ss 'S*%$$1V
" r,,ou. who is closely iden-
n.;,h the best interests OF Lake.
snsrr a few hours in the city
lr,iay and was registered at the
Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

Don't fail to go to see the new
spring millinery at Miss Minnie Rey-
nolds', Friday and Saturday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

Governor Gilchrist has issued a
proclamation naming May 12 Moth
er's Day in Florida.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Louis Giquere.

Marie, aged 62, widow of Louis Gi- guere, died Sunday evening at St Joseph's hospital, where she had been undergoing treatment for rheumatism for a number of weeks. She had been in poor health for a long time Mrs. Giguere was born in St. Guillaume, P. C., a daughter of Louis and Eliza Tur- cOtte Lefebre. She married Louis Gi- guere in Baltic many years ago and came to Willimantic in 1875. She was a member of St. Mary's church and took an active interest and worked hard in the activities of St Ann and St. Anthony societies, of which she was a member since their organization.
 There survive three sons, Louis and Joseph of this city, Jean Baptiste of Hartford, and two daughters, Marie and Rose Giguere of this city. Her brothers and sisters are L. Lefebre of St. Guillaume, Canada, A. Lefebre of Fall River Mass, o. Lefebre of New York and A. Lefebre of Mexico; Mrs Olive Olivier of Waterbury, Mrs. V Labare of Woonsocket, R. l., Miss A. Lefebre of Waterbury. Mrs. L. Ere nette of Waterbury, Mrs Victoria Mo- reau of this city. Mrs. E. CaGieux oi Marlborough, Miss M. Lefebre and Mrs A. Fontaine of New Bedford and Mrs A. Gauthier of New Haven.