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Milford chronicle., 1912-04-12
ARTS AND CRAFTS GtILD.

The Rev. E. H. Andrews will be
pleased to hear from men interested
enough in the continuance of the Arts
and Crafts Guild to be willing to act as
supervisors one night a week. Some
one for the out door gymnasium is es-
pecially needed.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-12
MARRIED.
TORBERT-sHELToN

The marriage of Miss Lizzie G. Shell
ton, of Port Penn, Delaware, to Frank K.
Torbert, formerly of Milford, Delaware.
was solemnized in Wilmington, Della
ware, on Monday, April 1st, 1912. by
Rev: R. H. Adams, pastor of the Trinity
NJ. E. Church. The couple were at
tended by Rev. Lawson Jump, of Port
Penn. After an extended wedding trip
they will reside at Port Penn, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-12
ROACH APPOINTED CONSTABLE.

John H. Roach of this town, has been
appointed Constable for the First District
of Sussex County by the Levy Court.
Mr.. Roach succeed Thomas U. Marvel,
deceased.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-12
THOMAS.

William G. Thomas, of PHILADELPHIA
died Monday evening, April 8th, 1912,
at8.3O O'Clock, aged Ga years. Funeral
services were held at his late home last
evening and the remains will be brought
to Milford on the noon train this morn
ing and inferred at Odd Fellows Gene
terry. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend the funeral.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-12
THOMAS.

to attend the funeral.
THOMAS.
The reaper death has removed from
our midst another whom all within the
pale of her acquaintance delighted to
honor. On Monday April 8th, Mrs.
Abigail Thomas passed to her reward.
She was in the 76ttS year of her age
most of which time was spent in Mil
ford Neck On the 18th, of October 1853 /
she was married to NathanielB. Thomas. /
By this union there were ten children (
all of whom grew up respected citizens.
Mrs. Thomas though moving in the
humble walks of life was a model wom-
an possessing those qualities of the
heard and hart that renders the fortunate
DOssessOr a general favOrite with her
friends enemies she had none. She was
4 faithful companion a kind and indul-
gent parent and with all a devout ,
christian woman. She is survived by
light loving children, Samuel C. Thomas.
Nathaniel B. Thomas Jr., Mrs. Luther
3ubbage, Mrs. James Webb, Mrs.
'harles Macklin, Mrs. James Thomas. (
ames P. Thomas and Mrs. Albert a
lcColley. Services will be performed v
t Barrett's Chapel Wednesday at 2 n
m, by the Rev. George w. Bounds.
larry F. Mitten funeral director.
JEFFERSON. P
Leah Jane jefferson, daughter of N
-r. and Mrs. C. F. Jefferson, died at L
lie home of her parents, in Prime Hook
eek, on Tuesday morning April 9th,
IL. aged 10 years, months and % GO
lys, of an accident which Miss Jeffer- al
n met with while atschoOl in the early DJ
lrt of March of this year. The acci- Ve
mt which occurred by getting her right
g caught between the spokes of a II
rriage wheel, was of such a nature -
at the attending physicians advised IN, ~
mediate amputation, but hoping to M
We the leg, the operation was delayed AZ
r day or so until finally the develop
: of blood poisoning necessitated the a
lputatio~. Miss Jefferson survived Nj
2 operation and the indications were M,
at she would pull through with the Ho
s of one leg, but about two weeks So
D she began having trouble with her
mach, and upon examination by the
ysicians it was found that blood poison
had again delevoped Funeral SER
es were held on Thursday April 11th, !
2, at Reynolds Church, near Milton, pri
Rev. Taylor, Ial;or of the N. E. Sci
lrch, at Lincoln, conducting the obse- her
IS, and the interment being made in Va
cemetery adjacent by Samuel J. we
son & son, funeral directors, of Mil sim
Delaware. iou
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11

farmers found it. far more profitable than
any other general crop but they have.
also discovered that other crops grown
in rotation with it, because Of the
thorough tillage necessary to its success
full cultivation show increased yields
ranging from fifty to one hundred per
cent. Figures collected from all parts
of the country bear out these facts. The
United States is amply able indeed to
produce all its own sugar and thus to
add $l.50O,000000 to its agricultural
wealth each year. That the cultivation
of the sugar beet has not spread even
more rapidly is attributed to the Jack
of such assured encouragement asshas
been given in Germany since it is
recognized that the much higher farm
wages paid in this country make some
form of equalization necessary. How
ever with such authorities as Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson and Dr.. Harvey
w. Wiley championing its cause, it is
believed that its usefulness is bound to
receive wider recognition.
Still another factor which is important
in the impending farm labor famine is
lildI tiS IOiIS pSllOu ~ SIlSdp oiiu lSIlhC
public land available to the immigrant
has expired. The rich contributions Of
Germans and Scandinavians and Celts to
the agriculture OF the nation have ap-
parently nearly ceased, Land in private
ownership at moderate prices is still
available, but the immigrant does not
seek it. immigration is to the city and
to non-agricultural employment. Efforts
to divert the immigrant to the land have
been made and some of them are now
in operation, but the success is not per-
ceptble. The immigrant will not come.
In this indeed experts see the most
serious phase of an extremely serious
condition and admit that the United
States list shortly admit the necessity
Of solv : the vital problem Of increasing
its supply Of farm labor by getting its
citizens back to the land by making
farming more profitable as did Germany.
Failing this they say this country. agri-
culturally the richest in the world, may
vet find itself facing actual famine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
Personal

J. w. Kuth AID wife OF Cole Harbor
were visiting in the city Tuesday.
Mrs. w. F. Schmidt of Underwood,
was shopping in some of Bismarck's
department stores Tuesday
Mr.. ana Mrs. S. K. Hood were
among those from Frances who visit,
ed in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Winterer and Miss
Lampson of Ryder were guests of the
Grand Pacific Wednesday.
III. Johnson of Douglas, was trans.
acting business in the city Wednes-
day.
DR.. G. A. Mathews of Napoleon, was
in the city Tuesday having come up
to attend the meeting Of the Sixth
District Medical association.
Jacob Rosenberg, of \ Krem, was
greeting friends in the city Wednes-
day morning.
Marie Johnson OF Douglas, was a
guest at the Grand Pacific Tuesday.
Miss Anna F. Wishek of Ashley
was among the guests in the capital
city Wednesday. Z
Herman Nieman of Sterling, was
among the arrivals from the eastern
part OF the county Tuesday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
ArIand D. Weeks, Prof. OF Education,
North Dakota Agricultural College.

In North Dakota the law makes 1t
easy to form consolidated school.
Where one board has charge of the
different schools In the township the
organization OF consolidated school
is particularly easy. In this case the
board may call an election to deter
mine the question of consolidation.
This the board may do OF it's own vol
ition. If the board does not care to
act Of its own volition, it must call
an election when petitioned by one
third Of the voters. The election Is
conducted both as to notices and the
manner Of canvassing the votes in
the same manner as the annual school
election. If majority Of the voters
favor consolidation, the board then
makes all necessary arrangements to
carry out the plan. Where there are
! several school boards concerned cleo.
tons are held similarly.
/ The consolidated school may be
managed jointly by the school boards
Of the several districts or the resi-
dents Of the different districts may
| Join in petition to the board VI coun.
l " commissions and the county su-
perinte1dent of schools, asking them
! to form one school direct out Of all
hthat desire to unite. If the petition
! Ii acted upon favorably there Will be
only one, school district and one
school board, to be in sole charge Of
! the consolidated school Where the
I Sciools are all within one township
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
ALARMING SHRINKA0E
IN FARM LABOR SUPPLY
Figures Shsw Startling Desase Of so per cent In proportion OF
Popustios Engaged Agricultural Pursuits Might Mean
Eventual Famine. Say Experts-How Germany
ft Solved Same Problem

insufficient for her needs to that which
she now occupies as probably the fore
most agricultural nation in the world
Germany has relied chiefly upon the
cultivation OF the sugar beet. lnvestiga-
ton had shown that this crop when
properly cultivated greatly increased, the
yield of all others grown in rotation with
it besides having in itself cash value
far higher than most othess. Bearing
this in mind Germany proceeded to
encourage its cultivation by heavy
bounties and protective duties with the
result that that country now not only
exports $5O,00O00O worth of sugar
annually but has doubled and trebled her
yields in other crops to point 100 per
cent in advance of the United States.
As a result the German farmer now
prefers to remain at home in the as
surance Of larger yields and returns than
those secured in this country, and a
similar condition applying to other parts
of Europe upon which this country has
drawn to recruit its diminishing supply
of farm labor, it is the opinion of experts
that Uncle Sam will eventually be forced
to follow Germany's example ii he IS to
bring his own people back to the farm.
Already considerable start has been
made in this respect. The 1912 sugar
beet harvest in this country will probably
exceed 100000 tons and not only have
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
EASY and sure way!
TO CURE COLDS

Z A cold generally attacks the weak
est part, affecting the eyes and ears
in some and producing nasal catarrll
and throat troubles in others. A cold
Is due to an Inflammation of the men,
brane lining the air passages, and
may be promptly cured with little
Ely's Cream Balm, which Immediately
relieves the Inflammation and all the
distressing symptoms, such as sneez.
ing, coughing, running at the nose
ard eyes, hoarsenesS, sore throat, fe-
yer and headache. One reason why
this pure, antiseptic Balm acts so
quickly is because it is applied di.
rectly to the tender, sore surfaces.
Even in severe, chronic cases Of
catarrh, Ely's Cream Balm never fails
to quickly and eRectually check the
poisonous discharge which clogs the
head and throat, causing the disgust
ing hawking, splitting and blowing OF
the nose. This remedy not only drives
out the disease, but heals and
strengthens the weakened mem-5
branes, thus ending catarrh
Catarrh is filthy, disgusting dis
ease. Don't put up with It another
day. Get a 5O-cent bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm from your druggist and
see how quickly/you will be relieved.
1t is perfectly harmless. Agents,
Cowan's drug store. Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
FAIR EXCHANGE
A New Back For an Old One-HoW
a Resident Made Bad Back
Strong.

The back aches at times with dull,
lindescribable feeling, making you
weary and restless; piercing pains
shoot across the region Of the kidneys,
and again the loins are so lame that
to stoop is agony. No use to rub or
apply a plaster to the back If the
kidneys are weak. You cannot reach
the cause. Follow the example OF
this Bismarck citizen. Z.
George q. Newman, 2OS Ninth St.,
Bismarck, IN. D., says: About a year
ago | used ,Doan's Kidney Pills with
good results and do not hesitate to
tell OF my experience. | hope that
my statement VII be the means OF
beneliting other kidney sufferers. MY
back was often so lame and stiff that
could not turn in bed There were
other symptoms Of kidney complaint,
such as headaches and dizzy spehs,
but 1t was not until l got Doans Kid
ney Pills from the Lenhart Drug Co.
that | found relief The pr0mptness
with which they acted was surprising.
BY the time ] had used three boxes.
i was we'll 7nd no symptom OF my
trouble has returned
For Sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Toster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N.
T., sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no othor.-(AdvJ s@
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
WAsulNcros, Dee. e-That the pro.

WAsnINcroN, Dee. e-That the pro.
blem of securing farm labor in sufficient
quantity TO enable this nation TO con-
tinue to produce its own food is one OF
the most serious confronting the country
and not less important than the trust
and tariff problems, is the opinion ex-
pressed here as a result OF the study OF
figures compiled by the Department OF
Agriculture which show that the pet
ccntage OF the population occupied in
agricultural pursuits has been decreasing
at an alarming rate until this situation
threatens to become acute.
How alarming this shrinkagc has been
is indicated by the fact that while eighty
three per cent. OF all persons having
gainful occupations in 1920 were engaged
in agricultural pursuits, the proportion
dwindled to IS per cent. in 1900 the
last year for which figures have been
tabulated Only the development OF
farm machinery whicl, has largely offset
fhe diminishing supply of human labor
1t is pointed out, has made possible the
agricultural expansion, which has takclI
place, and while the advance in this
respect has been remarkable it is no,
thought likely that the future holds forth
similar possibilities. Between 1855 and
1894 the time of human labor required
TO produce one bushel of corn declined
from more than four hours and one
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
JAMESTOWN WANTS
METHODIST HOSPITAL

JAMESTOWN, N. D., Dec. l1.-Dr.
Danford, presiding elder Of the M. +.
church for this district, was north
bound passenger for Darlington on
business. In speaking OF the PROPOSE.
ton to establish an NJ. Z. hospital
In North Dakota, Dr. Danford express
ed an opinion that as membev of the
committee to locate the hospital he
would favor Jamestown. The reasons
for this are numerous and II thor
oughly understood will appeal to all
members OF the society who desire
such an institution to be financial
success from the start. The condi.
tons that exist in jamestown war
rant such success for the proposed
hospital, as the patronage of such an
institution is already here and only
awaits the completion Of a modern
building to secure 1t.
In. any other locality which Is a
competitor for the institution, there
are already large and well equipped
hospitals competing for the business
and a new institution would have to
struggle along, and would probably
have to be supported by additional
contributions to make up deficits,
which would not be the case In James
Town. DR.. Danford believes thai
Jamestown is the only feasible loca-
ZION for the institution as proposed by
the NJ. E. members Of this state.
At the next annual camp meeting
to be held here 1t is announced that
Bishop Luccock of Helena, and Dr..
Calkins of India will be present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11

half to Al minutes. while the corn shelter
had reduced the time of Smelling bushel
of corn from 100 minutes to one minute,
That similar advances can be looked for
in the future is regarded as extremely
doubtful, but even were such the case
the situation is further complicated by
other factors which make its Importance
even more acute.
For years this country has been draw
ing heavily for its supply of farm labor
on foreign countries, the agricultural
development having been largely depend
cnt on immigrants who have come here
to begin as hired laborers, but who
eventually bought thei' own farms at
prices far below those obtainable in
Europe. OF late however, this source
of supply has been decreasing rapidly.
In the great agricultural region
embraced within the North Central divi-
sion the percentage of white agricultural
laborcrs who W foreign born declined
from 1865 per cent. in 1890 to 1888 per
cent in 1900. The decline in the
Western States was from 27D per cert.
to 20S6 per cent. and in the remaining
divisions the decline was perceptible,
European nations have awakened to
the need of keeping farmers at home and
as result have been adopting agricu-
tural methods designed to accomplish
this result. While this movement has
been widespread, Germany, the country
which formerly gave us our largest
supply Of farm labor, has apparently
developed it in the most successful
manner, with the result that the number
OF German farm immigrants to this coun-
try shows very marked decrease. In
deed it is the opinion OF authorities here
that this country is now facing the same
condition which Germany recognized
Fifty years ago when starvation seemed
Imminent If home production were to be
depended on and for that reason particu-
lar interest is being taken in the methods
by which Germany has solved this pro-
blcm and has increased the yields OF her
acres until they arc practically double
those which this country secures. In
advancing in quarter of a century from
point where home produced foods were
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
TODAY IN HISTORY.

7-Washinston's army, went into
winter quarters at Valley Forge.
Indiana admitted to- the Union
as the nineteenth state.
l843--Dr. Robert Koch, famous bac'
teriologist, born at Klausthaa, Han
over. Died at Baden Baden, May
81. 1910.
lS4S-Louis Napoleon elected Presi'
dent of the French Republic.
1S89-Public funeral Of Jefferson Da'
Wis in~ New Orleans
1892 First street railway mail car
in the world put in operation il ST.
Louis.
1899-The President directed Gener
az Otis to open the ports OF the Phil
ippines to commerce.
101l-Thomas Ball, noted sculptor,
died at Montclair, N. Born at
Charleston. Mass, June 3, 1919.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
Society Notes

. At the executive mansion Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. John Burke, wife OF
the governor, entertained at auction
bridge, there being six tables occu-
pied. The rooms were decorated with
Christmas greens and red carnations
The guests included wives of the Of
ficers at Fort Lincoln, and also Mrs.
Henry Newton Of Mandah. The hon
ors were awarded Mrs. M. H. Jewell
and Mrs. H. r. Price. Refreshments
were served and the Misses Elizabeth
Remington and Helen Fisk assisted.
Tuesday evening the Young Peoples
society of the Presbyterian church
met at the chapel, about fifty in NUM-
Der, and held very profitable BUSH
ness meeting, when reports Of the va
rious committees were read and lis
tened to with much interest. After
the reading OF reports, Miss Gibbons,
assisted by the Misses Anna Carstens
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
HOW TO FORM A CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

it is the opinion of State Superin.
tendent e. j. Taylor that it Is better
to have one school district organized
for the entire township and do away
with the school boards of all but one
district.
So far as the laws are concerned
consolidation of schools Is rendered
easy. The one thing needful Is an in.
terest in the subject within the dis
trict. There should be agitation OF
the question and public opinion
should be enlightened as to the s'i-
periority Of the consolidated school.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11

Blackwells and the inmates OF the
numerous hospitals and homes for or
phnns, the aged and destitute through
out New York. Then there will be the
customary dinner for the Little Moth
ers" as are known the hundreds OF
little girls whose days are nearly all
taken up with tending the babies
while the mothers are out at work.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
NEW CAPITOL NEEDED.

Valley City Times-Record: The
Bismarck Commercial club is agltat.
ing the matter Of better building ut
Bismarck for state capitol. II the
people Of the state are satisfied that
the permanent seat OF government be
located at Bismarck then everyone
should favor the building of capitol
building at once, as the old building
is not such as the state can afford,
nor is 1t large enough for the de-
.nands The building has been pro-
vided for by the setting aside OF
lands for the purpose Of building q
large building when the time should
ARRIVE that it shall be needed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11

incumbent, was sheriff of Emmons
county and stands Wei with the vot.
ers down that way. 'lBill", as he is
Familiarity called by his friends, al.
ways had the reputation of being a
courageous and faithful official and it
is quite likely that az some time In
The future lie win again serve En-
mons county in the same capacity.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11

and Isabelle McGillis, undergraduates.
which were served with syrup and
coffee. The evening was proitably
enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Montgomery,
who have been visiting in the city
for the past month among friends, be-
ling guests the greater part Of the
time at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
c. Lamberton, will leave for their
home at Cogswell today They We're
pleased with the capital city, ana
may return here to live after the holt
days.
There will be Charity ball given
Friday evening, December 18th, at
the Garrison opera house, for The BEN
eft of Miss Clara Olin, the blind sing
er Of that place, Miss Oliii has no!
relatives to assist her, being practi-
cally alone in the world, and Sings Tor
a living. Miss Olin is noted through
that part of the state as having a
very beautiful voice. Geo. l.. Robin.
son will also offer at public auction
to the highest bidder the evening OF
the ball a town lot, the proceeds OF
which will go to Miss Olin, who will
favor the company present ith some
|of her sections.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11

City. Hon. Sidney L. Smith of Steele
was also among the arrivals at st.
Alexius hospital this week.
Marcus Gefreh of Mastel, left the
st. Alexius Tuesday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
: $es ese~e@ss~~:
= HOSPITAL NOTES. I:

Arrivals at the Bismarck hospital
Tuesday. were: Mrs. Fred Kraf, Bal
four; r. D. Woodwork, Driscoll; Got
HEB Zimmerman, Streeter and Mrs
Eugene Herzog Of Hebron.
a Mrs. Jacob Hochhalter Of Glen Ull.
lin, left the Bismarck hospital Tues.
day. 4. III ., "a,
Among The arrivals at St. Alexius
hospital Tuesday were: Christ Cor
der, Kintyre; Mrs. J. D. Novak AID
daughter Anna, Deapolis; Vim. Mar.
vel Britt!n; Mrs. Edward Hanlon and
son, John, Blackwater; Master Mich.
acl Lanta, ST. Anthony, and r. II, Cole,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11

The C. A. Finch Lumber Co. can
supply your wants with storm sash,
doors or tar paper il you need any
thing in that line phone your orders.
Phone 17.---Adv
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-11
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
Lc Baron R, Briggs

Lc Baron r. Briggs
lie Baron II. Briggs, one Of the most
widely known of American educators,
was born in Salem, Mass, Dec IL.
1855. His entire career has been con-
nected with the Harvard University
He was graduated in the class of rs.
The two years following he studied at
Harvard and abroad, AID then became
tutor in Greek at Harvard Later he
passen another year in graduate study
and received the degree OF A. NJ in
1882 Then he went abroad for anoth-
err year and returned to accept a posi-
ton as instructor in the department.
of English at Harvard. In 1890, after
serving five years as assistant profess
sor lie was made a full professor IN
English The following year he be-
came dean OF the university and since
1903 he has held the presidency of
Radcliffe College, the famouS womens
school which is maintained in close
relationship with Harvard.