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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20

Having little business in one Of
the federal Offices of the city, after it
was finished fell in conversation with
the official in charge concerning Pc
runa. I mention his business to show
that the conversation was conducted
with a man Of more than ordinary in
telligence, being a. employe Of the gov
eminent who had passed through sew
eral civil service examinations. He
Uaid to me, not knowing who was:
II think great deal Of this patent
medicine business ought to be stopped
Especially such remedies as Peruna
]Peruna, as you know, is a stinulant
Mnd contains eighteen or twenty per
cent. Of alcohol. People take it without
knowing what it is, and such remedies
ought to be prohibited by law. My
own mother took Peruna once. She had
Il cough, night sweats, was growing
Gmaciated and weak. Several doctors
examined her. The opinion was ex-
pressed several times that she was
going into consumption. One thought
1t was chronic bronchitis. At any rate,
hercondition was quite serious. She was
unable to get any relief from the doc
tors she consulted, although she took
their medicines faithfully for nearly
year. Some one told her about Peruna,
and against my wish and against the
wishes of our family, she began taking
it. At once she improved, and in less
than six months she apparently was
well. We did all we could to discour-
age her in taking Peruna, but she per-
sisted 1t finally came out in the mag
azines that Peruna contained alcohol
Then we knew at once what it was
that benefited my mother, it was sim
ply the alcohol that Peruna contained.
We had the laugh on mother. We have
not ceased to make fun Of her yet about
her being cured with a. dilution Of alco-
ho!. She seems to be embarrassed by
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
COMPANY &c" ANNUAL
WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY BALL
Twenty-eiQhth Annual Ball will Be Made Nota-
bic Event. GoyernOr and Mrs. tanna
Invited to Be PreSent--feb. 22nd.

We believe from spectacular point
of view and from the standpoint OF
generous attendance, handsome
gowns, and delightful entertainment
this will be one of the finest parties
Co. G has ever undertaken.
Governor and Mrs. Hanna and his
official family, members of the senate
and house and their ladies, a large
number of military men and promin-
ent citizens from over the state will
gather to do social honor to the hos.
pitality of Company G, the broad
dancing floor will shine forth an invi.
tation to the tripping feet of the
guests to join in the dance and the
many electric lights will smile down
a welcome from the ceiling.
A brief formal prominade concert
will be given after which the bugle
will sound first call and assembly and
the Grand March will be on.
The following tempting airs will
float forth from the orchestra for the
concert for those who come to see
and find enjoyment they will not seek
in the dance, the view from the gal
lery will be satisfying one whether
for the concert or upon the dancers,
il the scene from the main floor will
be unusually brilliant, it will be more
complete and satisfying from the
view in the balcony in the continu-
ally changes Of scenes below.
The orchestra has been specially
engaged at great expense, it is CON-
posed of 10 pieces and the concert
and dance program rendered will be
a treat to all lovers of good music as
this orchestra has the reputation of
playing the finest dance music in
North Dakota. The men are all first
class musicians, and play the very
latest in standard, as we'll as popular
music, and plenty of it, (that is no
long waits between dances as by ex-
perience that is very unsatisfactory
to the dancers.)
Concert Program.
By George M. Cliffs special orchestra.
March THUNDER Cloud" Afford
Medley Overture of Popular Airs
Trombone Solo. ...... Samuel Snapp
Intermezzo-"The French Spirit.
Waldteufel
"DOdo DaWdle" ........ .Dunkels
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
Gasoline Explosion
Was Fatal at Drayton
FEARFUL ACCIDENT At THE
ISAAC MAURSTED HOME NEAR
DRAYToN, N. D.

Drayton, N. D., Feb. 14.-One is
dead and three other members Of the
Isaac Maursted family residing five
miles from here on the Minnesota side
of the Red River are in a critical con-
dition as a result Of the explosion Of
gasoline which Peter ,Maurstad, aged
20, poured on a coal fire.
Richard Maurstad, aged 5, died at s
o'clock last night, and the mother
with burns about her arms, chest,
head and with her throat scared with
flames which she inhaled probably
will follow the child to the grave.
Physicians say she cannot live. The
others injured are Peter Maursted,
who had the flesh burned from his
hands, and was burned about the
chest, back and head and Nora Maur~
sted, aged IA, burned about the hands
arms and face.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
Prof. Selden Leaves
For PHILADELPHIA

Prof. F. H. Selden, of the manual
training department left today for
Philadelphia to attend the meeting Of
the superintendent section of the
National Educational association to be
held in that city next week. Mr.. Sell
den will stop at De Kalb, Ill.,, on his
way to the Quaker city to attend the
convention of the instructors of man
ual training in the middle west.
Mr.. Seldens purpose in going east
is to take charge of the Normal
schools manual training exhibit at the
superintendent meeting, which was
shipped several days ago. Several
schools were asked to offer exhibits
OF various kinds of work, one Of which
was the Valley City Normal school.
The exhibit will show the methods in
volved in the teaching of manual
training, rather than the finished
work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20

our teasing her, but is very stubborn.
She says that if she were to be sick in
the same way again she would GER
tainly get Peruna and take it, alcohol
or no alcohol. So you see if people will
persist in such foolishness there ought
to be a law to prevent Them
I ventured to interpose question.
"You say the doctors could not cure
her, and yet you say Peruna did cure
her. What difference does it make to
you whether it was alcohol or some
other drug that effected the cure?"
well, I don't know that it makes any
difference, but it is deceiving the people
to give them alcohol even though it
does cure them," he said
replied "Why, I cannot ex-
actly tand that. Alcohol
is drug, the same as qui-
nine or morphin. If alcohol cures
certain diseases where is the deception?
understand that the Peruna people
print on the label Of each bottle the
ma. Each patient may read it, if he
pleases. I cannot see where there is
any deception"
"Well, I would not take Peruna,"
he persisted. "Now, was sick, had a
stomach disease. A violent pain, that
would come on about an hour or two
after each meal. 1t grew worse and
worse. I was also constipated. I con-
suited several doctors in our city about
my health. went to see a prominent
specialist in New York City, paid out a
great deal Of money, but no help. One
time was having a bad spell on the
train. The gentleman who occupied
the next seat was a retired physician
with whom I had been acquainted. He
said to me, MY friend, if you want to
get well would advise you to take a
glass Of lager beer before each meal.
think that will cure you Having fol-
lowed the directions Of several good
physicians without any assistance,
thought would try the beer. In
very short time found it was helping
me, and got entirely well. My bowels
became regular and I had no more
pain. No more distress after meals.
Now, If my mother had used some
remedy like that it would be all right.
But to persist in using some secret
IGIAeOy Ahe 1eIUIld, L I4AAn H. ~ OUt-
Again ventured to ask some guess
lions. I asked: "What do you sup
pose it was in the lager beer that ef-
fected the cure"
"Why, presume it was the stimulant
It contained. Yes, no doubt it was the
you know, Of course, that the slim
ulant in beer is alcohol, the same as in
wine or whiskey or any other alco-
holic drink"
eyes, have heard say that beer con-
tains about five per cent. Of alcohol.
"That Is correct" replied. "You
took bottle of beer before each meal,
did you?"
Eyes,"
'In doing 80 you were drinking pint
Of a five per cent. solution Of alcohol"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
No. 3O4
Report o. tho Condition
State Bank Of 0rjSka

At Oriska, Barnes county, in the State Of
North Dakota. atthe close of business
February 4th, 1915.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
PIANO RECITAL.

Another Of Mrs. Greenes delightful
piano recitals took place at the Con
gregational church on Wednesday ev
ening, February 18th, and the follow
ing program was rendered:
Duett-"The Shepherd Boy"-Rich
ard Tourene, Mrs. Greene.
Waltz Of the Kittens Selma Nelson
Mable Waltz-Margarit Sherlock.
Duet-Lily Schottish-Signa John.
son, May 'Beal. ...
Summer Ramble-Lowell Becken.
dorf. ..~.- .....
Priscilla, three step-Agnes Orbach.
Evening Tyle-Florence Lavery.
Duet Valse-Nllian Remley, Mable
Baarstad.
Moon Winks-Signa Johnson.
To Thee-Lillian Lee. .
Essay on Chopin-Marion Coyle.
Orpetta Waltz-May Beal.
Duett-Frangesa March-Agnes Or.
bach, Viola Anderson.
Whisperings of Love-Lillian Rem.
ley.
Pure as Snow-Marion Coyle.
-LaGlene-Lilhan Lee, Gladys
Hoaknson.
March-Richard Thoureen.
Tam O'Shanter-Mable Baarstad.
Duet - Happy Moments -. Mrs.
Greene, Virginia Shaster.
Duett-Comrade in Ar1ns-Marie
Boucher, 01rs. Greene.
The parents with number Of
friends Of the pupils were present and
expressed themselves as much pleas.
ed with the young artists to be.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20

March-"National Spirit ...... Hages
se-Lente,-"Castles in Spain"...
Selection-"nhe Little Millionaire"
''....'.''. ....... ...... conan
Hungarian Wildfire 80. Roegee
The reception committee will be
composed of the following officers OF
the First North Dakota Regiment and
their wives.
General Peake and Mrs. Peake, Ma
jor White and Mrs. White, Major Mud
gett and Mrs. Mudgett, Major Frank
S. Henry, Captain Macdonald and
Mrs. Macdonald, First Lieut.. Thee.
S. Henry and Mrs. Henry, Second
Lieut.. J. w. Murphy, Sergt. Major R.
w. Bassett.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
Cigarette Bill Passed But is Recon-
sidered.

SlQered.
When House Bill 81 was placed on
its third reading, Senator Jacobson
asked that the bill go over for day,
but Senator Ellngson objected Mr..
Jacobson offered motion that it go
over, but it did not receive a second.
Then Senator Hanley offered the mo-
ton and Mr.. Jacobson offered a Sec
ond, and on the vote on the motion
by reclamation the chair declared the
motion lost. Mr.. Hanley called for
division but the rising vote also de-
feated the motion, and the bill was
read.
Before the roll was called Senator
Jacobson took the floor and stated
that he believed the passage of that
bill would be unwise legislation as it
applied to the personal habits of GER
tain people and only affected them
and them alone. He believed it would
be a law that would be tlagrantly vio-
lated, and that it was the passage Of
just such laws, those that could not
and would not be enforced, that caus-
ed people to lose respect for the law.
Senator Ellingson was in favor of the
bill and thought it would be a good
thing If some of the personal habits
could be taken away from some peo-
pie. Senator Talcott said he had sup
ported similar measures in other ses-
sions, but he had followed the ex-
perience that other states were hav-
CONTINUED on page seven)
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
Happily Married.

Lahore Elaine Hemp and Harold
Judson Wright from Potsdam, N. Y,
were married Saturday, Feb. 9th at
Valley City. The bride is we'll known
in Valley City, being a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Hemp, having
graduated from the Valley City State
Normal and taught school for a mum.
her of years.
They left for an eastern trip and
will be at home after March LIST, in
Lansing, Mich, where Mr.. Wright is
prominent young business man.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, ISIS.
County of Barnes.
I. Jesse J. Taylor. cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
JESSE ]. TAYLOR, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
10th day of February, 1913.
Seal Florence R. Taylor.
Notary public, Barnes County, N. D
Ny commission expires Nov. II, 1918.
Correct-Attest:
WESLEY VANSTEENBERGH.
THos. VANSTEENBERGH.
Directors.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20
STATE TO ISSUE
IT'S own BONDS
UPPER BRANCH OF LEGISLATURE
PROPOSES TO BREAK UP
CONFORMATION TRUST.
In the Senate.

In the Senate.
Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 14.-Convened
at 2 o'clock.
All members were present on roll
call.
Sixteen more petitions filed protest
ing against change of lien law.
One petition asks that state be di.
vided into farm club districts.
Other petitions ask for woman SUI
frage.
Large grist of senate action receive
action.
Bill passes senate providing state
bonding department.
Anti-cigarette bill from house pass
es senate, but vote is reconsidered
and bill re-referred to committee on
judiciary
Six new senate bills read and re-
referred, and ten house bills are re.
ferred. . f.
Senate adjourned at 1853.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20

Mrs. Ida Lundstedt, who resides on
a claim north of Medina, was award
ed a verdict for $4,000 in district
court at Fessenden recently in a
breach of promise suit against Frank
Harper, a wellto-do farmer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-20

The high rate of premiums asked
of counties for bonding their county
officers the past year has caused the
state senate of North Dakota to pass
bonding department Of it's own under
the jurisdiction of the insurance COM
mission, and after considerable dis
cussion and numerous statistics
were read the bill passed the senate
Thursday afternoon by vote of AZ
ayes and 8 nays.
The bill was introduced by Senator
Ellingson, and was known as Senate
Bill 156. The original bill provided
that the bonding department should
be under the jurisdiction of the state
examiner, but after the bill had been
referred to the committee on ways
and means, of which Senator Elken is
chairman, an entirely new bin was
constructed.
When the bill was placed on its
third reading Senator Talcott stated
he was not sure as to what would be
the outcome to the taxpayers should
the state decide to enter into the
bonding business, and for the sake of
getting all the information possible,
he Thought the measure should he
thoroughly discussed by the members
of the upper body of the legislature.
Senator Ellingson, author of the
original measure, was prepared for
the occasion, and he read information
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

We have many items In the which the price has
has been reduced but space will not permit enumeratns
If there something you need not found this ad
the store and if we have it stock, you
sured you will buy it cheap enough
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-02-06
COFFEE THRESHED HER.
IS Long Years.

For over fifteen years." writes q
patient, hopeful little Ills. woman,
while n coffee drinker, l suffered from
Spinal Irritation and Nervous trouble.
! was treated by good physicians. but
did not get much relief.
Il never suspected that coffee might
be aggravating by condition. (Tea Is
Just as injurious, because 1t contains
caffeine, the same drug found in cof.
fee.) I was down.hearted and dis.
couraged, but prayed daily that I
might find something to help me.
Several years ago, while at o
friends house | drank cup of Post.
um and though l had never tasted
anything more delicious.
From that time on | used Postum
instead OF coffee and soon began to
improve in health, so that now l can
walk half dozen blocks or more with
ease. and do many other things that |
never thought would be able to do
again In this world.
My appetite Is good, / sleep we'll
and find life is worth living. A lady
Of my acquaintance gaid she did not
like Postum. 1t was so weak and taste.
less.
II explained to her the difference
when 1t is made rlght-boiled accord.
Ing to directions. She was glad to
know this because coffee did not agree
with her. Now her folks say they
expect to use Postum the rest OF their
lives" Name given upon request
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville." In pkgs. There's q Rea,
SON.
Postum now comes In concentrated,
powder form. called Instant Postum.
1t Is prepared by stirring a level tea.
spoonful In cup OF hot water. adding
sugar to taste. and enough cream to
bring tho color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient;
there's no waste; and the favour Is al.
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-45 to
60.cup tin 30 cts, 80 to l00.cup tin
30 cts.
A 5.cup trial tin mailed for grocer's
name and 2.cent stamp for postage.
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd. Battle Greek,
Mich.-Adv
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-02-06
BOY 0BEYED ORDERS GIVEN
Meant Well, but Information Was Not
Welcomed by Hotel Manager
Just at That Time.

A certain New York hotel manager
Is one Of these nervous men who con.
stantly warn their employees against
keeping them In ignorance OF any
happening around the place. He hired
new bell boy recently, and gave
him the usual warning:
Remember" he warned, III any.
thing happens around here I'm to be
the first person to know about it."
Soon after that he was showing
three naughty Daughters of the Con.
federacy one Of the best rooms in the
place. when the new bell boy rushed
in with his hair on end.
Something's happened" he yelled.
The three Daughters Of the Con.
federacy turned coldly. and the man.
ager, anxious to get rid of the boy.
demanded to know the trouble.
THAT old cat down stairs" said
the boy, "has just had kittens. What
shall we do?"
The managers suggestion was
rough. ...
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-02-06
TRAP NEST HAS DEVELOPED PROLIFIC
EGG-LAYER AND BARRED Low PRODUCER
BY Carefully Selecting the Best Cold Weather Performers and
Breeding From Them Winter Supply of Eggs IsMaterany
Increased-Experiment Tried With Brahmas.

deteriorate the stock than with such
lnbreeding. 1t may bring good results
the first year or two, but It cannot
hold out
Ihe trap.nest used by the Maine
experiment station is % inches long,
IL inches wide and 16 inches deep
without front. end or cover. A divi.
sion board, with circular opening
III inches in diameter. is placed
across the box IL inches from the
rear end and 10 inches from the front
end. A straight board partitions will
answer Just as we'll.
The front portion of the nest has
no hxed bottom. but instead there is
a movable bottom or treadle hinged
at the back. The rear section is the
nest proper. When the nest Is open,
the door extends horizontally in front
The side strips Of the door rest on
a strip OF beech ~ inches wide, bev.
eled on the inner corner, which ex.
tends across the front of the nest.
This beech strip is nailed to the top
OF board 4 inches wide. which forms
the front Of the box.nest proper. To
the bottom Of this is nailed a strip 2
inches wide. into which are set two
finch spikes. from which the heads
have been cut. The treadle rests on
these spikes when the nest Is closed.
The hinges used for the treadle and
door are narrow. 3-inch galvanized
Quits with brass pins made to work
very easily. Hinges that will not rust
should be used.
A hen about to lay steps upon the
door and walks In toward the dark
bacK OF the nest. When she passes
the point where the door is hinged to
the treadle. her weight causes 1t to
drop. and at the same time pulls the
door up behind her. 1t is then i'm.
possible for the hen to get out OF the
nest till the attendant lifts door and
treadle and resets it.
The nest is extremely simple. It
has no locks or triggets to get out Of
order. Yet, by proper balancing OF
door and treadle 1t can be so deli
cately adjusted that weight OF less
than half pound on the treadle will
spring the trap
All bearing surfaces are made OF
beech. because Of the well.known
property of this wood to take on a
highly polished surface with wear.
The nests in use at the Maine station
have the doors of hardwood. in order
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-02-06
The Young Bride. First Discovery.

Their wedding tour had ended and they
entered their new home to settle down to
what they hoped to be one long uninter-
supted bllssful honeymoon.
But alas. the young brides troubles
soon began, when she tried to reduce the
cost OF living with cheap big can baking
powders.
She soon discovered that all she got was
z lot for her money, and 1t was not all
baking powder. for the bulk OF 1t was
cheap materials which had no leavening
power Such powders will not make light.
wholesome food. And because Of the alb
sence OF leavening gas, II requires from
two to three times as much to raise cakes
or biscuits as It does Of Calumet Baking
Powder.
Thus. eventually, the actual cost to
you Of cheap baking powders IL more
than Calumet would be.
Cheap baking powders often leave the
bread bleached and acid. sometimes yell
low and alkaline. and often unpalatable.
They are not always Of uniform strength
and quality
Now the bride buys calumet-the per-
fectly wholesome baking powder. moder-
ate In price. and always uniform and re-
liable. Calumet keeps indefinitely. makes
good cooking easy. and Is certainly the
most economical after all. Received
Highest Awards: Worlds Pure Food Ex-
position. Chicago. ILL.,: Paris Exposition.
France, March, 1912.-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-02-06
THROAT GROWN TOGETHER.
Thirteen.Year.Old Girl Eats First
Time Since AGE Of Two.

Fort Wayne, Ind-For thirteen
years Katherine Besso of Milstadt, ILL.,.
has been kept alive by pumping food
into her stomach through her side, but
now she is beginning, at the age Of
fifteen years, to eat food, and for tho
first time in that period to know how
food tastes.
When she was two years old, at
Milstadt, she drank lyc and her throat
was so badly burned that it adhered
and closed the esophasus.
The girl is now in St. Joseph's hos
pital in this city.
At first, silk threads were given her
to chew, and these threads gradually
worked down through the trachea and
in the course of few weeks it was
possible to reach the tissues of her
stomach and treat them.
Then the girl was able to begin to
eat, and the first thing that was given
to her was candy.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-02-06
BEETS THRIVE IN
ENRICHED SOILS
Good Fibrous, WeIl-Drained Gar
den Loan, With Compost,
Grows Best Roots.

Beets are comparatively hardy
plants. They may be planted early
without much danger Of injury. They
are rather gross feeders and thrive
best In well enriched soil Good fib.
rous. well.drained garden loan. en-.
riched with compost and poultry drop
pings. will grow perfect roots.
For the early crop prepare the soil
AZ earl! as It Is At to work and
plant the seed Immediately. II you
have a hotbed. start the young plants
there and gain several weeks In ma.
turity. With little care In preserv.
Ing fibrous roots the young plants bear
transplanting well. and they may be
lifted and reset either from the hotbed
or from the open ground. ..
Give growing beets clean and thor
ough cultivation. and thin the plants
to stand four to six inches In the row.
The thinning may be delayed In the