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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03
THE AFTERMATH Of XMAS.

After the Christmas wreckage of a
family has been swept up and deposit
ed in the broken glass and china bar
rel in the basement, the question
arises how much common sense was
displayed in the gifts of the season.
There is very general testimony
from merchants, as far as the pur-
chases for the use of adults go, that
the tendency is toward more sensible
gifts than formerly. There are fewer
pen wipers, fancy blotting pads, and
gaudy handkerchief boxes. and more
books, chairs and china. 81
In the case of children, however,
the fake mechanical toys that were
sold in this country for this season
would make a mountain. Aeroplanes
whose tail feathers merely buzz
around in the air, steamboats, and rail-
road and fire engines that go to the
junk man after being wound up doz-
en- times-the people still go through
all the pummeling of the Christmas
scrimmage to get them. ag< f.
Think it over. Next year let's buy
things that will at least last until
New Years: s5
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based on total pork produced and econ
omy of production. 'r
az Any litter Of pigs weighing less
than 40 pounds per head on Novem-
Der Goth will not qualify for the con-
test. ~. 81, .
(5) No entries will be accepted
where sows farrow later than June
10th, 1913. .@-
CO. Quantity of feeds, milk, pas
ture, ETC., used by SOW and litter must
be reported monthly on blanks fur
nished by the Better Farming Associa-
ton. r.
co Prices will be established for
all feeds, and all contestants will be
allowed same prices for feeds.
. (S) Misrepresentation in regard to
quantity of classes of feeds used will
result in. disqualification of contest
ant. ~ TX
The Better Farming Association
will furnish report forms for all en-
tries in the contest, and will issue
from time to time, bulletins and cir.
culars of instruction to the contest
ants on the best care and feeding
methods of the SOW and litter, and
similar instruction. ~
Any farm boy or girl, who is over
ten years and under eighteen years OF
age on July LIST, 1918, may enter the
contest. Each contestant must enter
one sow, owned by himself, or loaned
by the parents or other person. Sows
of any age or. breed, may be chosen,
and after narrowed, must be under the
direction of the contestant.
A bulletin is now just off the press,
which explains fully the contest, and
it's requirements. This may be had by
applying to the Secretary, North Da-
kota Development League Press Blu
reau, Grand Forks. RITZ s.- ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03
LYLE WEBSTER WINS FIRST
PRIZE IN INTER-ocEAN
Z - as CONTEST 81

After careful consideration, as to
neatness, grammar, and taking age in
to consideration, the following were
named as prize winners in the Inter-
Oceans Prize Santa Claus Letter con-
test: MA. Z i ..,s -
First Prize: A Flexible Flyer Sled,
Lyle Webster, Webster, N. D. s
Second Prize: An Air Rifle, Alvin
Alderman, Crary, N. D.
Third Prize: A Beautiful Doll, Car.
RE Hoistad, Churchs Ferry, N. D.
The 1nter-Ocean wishes to thank all
those who entered the contest, and
we hope that those who were less for
tunate in winning a prize will try that
much harder next time.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03
A WRONG IMPRESSION

That North Dakota property is as
sessed on basis of only about fifteen
per cent of it's true valuation is the
information contained in the first re-
port CT the newly created tax commits
sion just received.
Probably the most striking informa-
ton that it contains is that the tax
able property of the state, which was
assessed this year at $394,770,37O, in
reality aggregates from $1,000, 900
to ,9OO,OOO,0OO. While the commits
sioners find it impossible to even ap-
proximate the actual figure for the as
sessable wealth of the state they be-
lieve that property in the aggregate
in North Dakota is being assessed at
from fifteen to twenty per cent Of its
actual value. They find the actual
value of farm lands in the state to be
not far from $3.50, 100000, while the
assessment this year was 99,073, 763.
The commission points out that the
failure to list an enormous amount of
property in the state works a hard
ship in the higher rates on the prop.
erty listed; also that it gives an en-
tirely wrong impression Of the wealth
Of tn estate and the burden of taxa
ton. Instead of going into statistical
reports throughout the country at
from one and one-half billion to two
billion dollars, the assessable wealth
of North Dakota goes forth at less
than three hundred million. 1t is de
ceptive as to actual wealth and re
impression that North Dakota is ias
sources OF che state and creates the
ridden. In this connection, it should
be borne in mind, that per capita
wealth in North Dakota is very higt
and that of necessity the per capita
tax must be the same.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03
PAYS TO HANDLE STOCK

Langdon, N. D, Jan. 3.John Fisch-
er returning during the week from
a trip to st. Paul where he sold a
carload Of cattle raised on his Mt.
Carmel farm tells Of a visit made at
E1ckleston. N. D., with his daughter,
Mrs. stohr. He bought up carload
OF cattle and car Of hogs in that
neighborhood which he realized a top
figure on when marketed in South st.
Paul. Mr.. Fischer also made $10,-
900 investment in farm lands in
Barnes county, consisting Of 24O
acre tract located mile and a half
from Eckleston. n. y5.,ssS
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ANY ROTATION Is
I. BETTER THAN NONE
Continued from Page one.)

per acre is administered as restora-
tiye--they are just resting.
1.-THE single crop system is defend
ed by saying that a money crop is
essential. The writer never heard of
a crop being called money crop I'M
til he came to the northwest All
crops will make money if handled
properly. It is said that the first set
tiers had to grow crops that they
could dispose Of, for money to improve
their farms. There was nothing
wrong about this, as small grain gave
better returns, and SO long as this sys-
tenn gave good returns there was no
need of consid ering rotations. But at
the present time, in all sections that
have i been farmed ten to thirty years,
this excuse for a single crop system is
certainly imp ortant, not only in the
Northwest, but all over; America.
rofessor Hopk ins at Chicago, re-
Gently called attention to the fact that
the high cost Of living is due to the
decrease ii oduction iii proportion
TO the Increase III population, and that
famine conditions are now extant ii
this ti new and objective country OF
ours The year book shows the aver.
age yield Of wheat in United States
IS IA. 4 bushels per acre: Germany 2S.9,
England 33.1 per acre. Only poor old
oenighted Russia can put up q lower
7ield per acre than the United States.
The experiment stations and the
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

DEATH CLAIMS AGED PIONEER
: The death Of Mrs. Merit Avelsgard,
aged 81 years, occurred Saturday az
ternoon following a paralytic stroke
suffered Thursday from which she
never regained consciousness. For
twenty-nine years Mrs. Avelsgard has
resided in North Minnewaukan town
ship with her brother, Gunder Avels-
gard. It was in 1888 that she took
up homestead. Beside the brother
with whom she resided, deceased is
survived by another brother in Nor
way, and a niece, Mrs. John Wolf Of
Devils Lake. The funeral was held
Tuesday from the farm residence, in
terment being made in the local GENE.
terry. s AZ ;.5s "a:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

James Vikmund of Pisek. The coro-
ner's jury decided that he killed him
self by shooting himself through the
heart. AS he was one of the wealth
lest. farmers Of that region and out
wardly happy his death created some
surprise. It is asserted that family
troubles may have been responsible
for his act: -Four sons and four daugh-
tiers and a widow survive the dead
man. ,g& $i! n
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03
cAssELToN FARMER KILLED

near Casselton, was killed instantly
Friday afternoon by the accidental dis
charge Of a rifle. Il
Mr.. Fowler was hunting rabbits
along the banks of the Maple river
and was accompanied by his son,
George, II years old. I s5:E
The accident occurred when the
father and son were driving along in
a spring wagon.
The jolting of the wagon discharg-
ed the gun and the bullet tore It's way
through the farmers left lung. #
The victim is survived by widow
and six children. Al
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

i With seven years experience in
work in United States weather bu-
reaus in various parts Of the country,
M. Mr. Hovde has arrived in the city
from from Minneapolis to assume the duties
Of local observed. &
Is MT. Hoyde has been stationed at
sandusky, Ohio, Erie, Pa, Nashville,
Tenn, and Minneapolis during his as
ISOLATION in this work. 4
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

b n 777--7 Class 3 = -,
Water Colors; individual entries ac-,
cording to school grades in all school
entries. 555*@ T*e; .a.. ,r'?ss. "a,
II r Glass q lid. "
+ Handicraft work; individual and by
school, will be judges according to
school grade by exhibitor.
/ ..:.=55.. Glass S
Cooking display by domestic science
department Of any; public school.
Il. NJ, Glass 6 IF L..
DIVISION 1o--MERcHANT DISPLAY
Lot 1---Hardware; ,1st..E L
!, Lot Gen. Mdse.; list. -.
Lot Groceries; LIST. 4.
Lot 4 Bakery; list. or .sez. Il. ~. ).
Lot Butcher shop; LIST.
Lot 6-Drug Store; LIST. u .-.
Lot = Furniture and Musical Inst.
Lot S-Harness. ~5 H.
In articles exhibited by pupils of
the schools they will compete accord
ing to grades Of pupil. >.:$$....
There will be q fine line of prizes
contributed by the people of Devils
Lake. i&. z. E:3s H s,ssi. /
January 80 anG 81, a farmers con-
vention will be held IN the Opera
House and noted lecturers will be
present and discuss agricultural prob
lens. u /: .4# IA M Il a E
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DEATH is SUSPICIOUS

Park River, a. D ], Jan. 3: There is
said to be q demand for a more com
plete investigation of the death Of
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

Glass 2-cheese I'd H
Best Home Made Cream Cheese; LIST
DIVISION 6-DoMEsTIc ECONOMY.
(Mrs. J. NJ. Thompson, Supt.)
80 .. Class bread. ..ss L.
Lot best Loaf White; LIST.
Lot BEST Loaf Graham; list.
Lot BEST Loaf Rye; LIST. iI55 r
Lot BEST Corn Bread; LIST.
Lot 5-New England Brown Bread;
LIST. 3 Is.
Lot 6-Raisin Bread; LIST.
Lot soda Biscuit; LIST. &. Z. 4 s3..= Y.
Lot 8-Rolls; LIST. III .~. ,.'S .s.5$ /.
Lot 9-Ginger Bread; list. 5s:l *:
Class Plies X p
Lot BEST Apple Pie; LIST.
Lot Chocolate Pie; LIST. III. -.
Lot 3-Pumpkin Pie; list. 5%5
Lot 4-Mince Pie; LIST. S: 81. I. o..S
Lot 5-Lemon Pie; LIST. # :i.# 4.1 ::s
:. Lot Cream Pie; LIST. "
Lot 7-Custard Pie; LIST. ..Ifs 4.
Class 3cakes "
Lot 1-Sponge Cake; LIST.
Lot 2-Layer cake; LIST. Y RAJ, I. .5s:..t
:, Lot 3-Angel Food; list. 7'2.
Lot Cookies; 1st. s5. =. :
Lot 5-Tarts; LIST. ;T y. ;;ss 2, =:
Class 4-Mears The .:l
Lot. best Home Cured Ham; list.
Lot BEST Home Cured Bacon; LIST.
q DIVISION 7-PoULTRY sss5
Z (Mrs. Clark w. Kelly, Supt.)
Premiums, LIST, End, 3rd, each class.
X Class plymouth Rocks
Lot Barred ~ p, ID:
Lot Buff. >. ;.,..s l,a
Lot 3-White., 49, 49,. ... nj. I. s5s
#s2== III 49, Glass 2-Leghorns
Lot Brown. ~ y
+ Lot 2-White. ..'- s.>%' ~
Lot 3-Buff. = ,sts!,&..#5t
Class s-Rhode Island Reds
Lot buff.
Lot 2-White. tG
+. Lot 3-Black. =, +, ss& 4.
Class 5-Wyandottes.
Lot 1--Silver Laced. NJ, i ! :.
= Lot 2-Buff. H.. III. 4
Lot 3-White. .a:3S. s.:.s
Lot Columbian. 81 ri . =, z5.=
@. Class 6-Langshans.
81 Lot BLACK. 4; *5s
Lot white. PHI 5.t2' A. ;.s+ s5&I# :
=s Lot 7-cochlns II
..s " Glass a-Games
Lot White Cornish. @55
Lot Ozark Cornish
$g Class 9-Brahmas
: Lot Light. p 3 ist&}<. :ss.;E
Class 10-Bantams
2*3 Class 11-Turkeys 81.
Lot Mammoth Bronze r. 3
3 Lot 2--White Hollands.
Lot 3Bourbon Reds. :s..
81 Class 12-Geese. Es5
Lot 1T oulouse. .$. l.g. 55
5T Lot 2-White Chinese. E II n
=$ Lot 3-Embdens. Isl 81. .-s
Class 1s-Duel<s
Lot 1-Pekin. 55;55s5sss t55 .s,5
q Lot INDIAN Runner. #5,,: (.
DIVISION e-LADtEs' WORK
(Mrs. Jens Svee, Supt)
Prize awarded for this years work.
Glass f--Needlework, etc.
Lot White Embroidery :s,
Lot Golored Embroidery.
Lot 3-Hardanger. ~. s5sy
# Lot 41rish Crochets. 5%s
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

s. " "a 3 . j b., o. rN 500
Lot Silk or Cotton Crochet.
:# Lot 6Silk or Cotton Knitting.
{ Lot Cushions, Bags and Baskets.
II Lot 8---Laces and Handkerchiefs. :.
Lot 9--Tatting. T., y.
Il Lot 10Table Linen. SSyi.
ID: Lot 11-Bed Linen and Spreads and
Pillows.
y Lot 12---All other Embroidery or
other handwork not elsewhere classi-
fed, as leather, burnt wood, and brass
work.
4. Glass 2-Juvenile Department
Same as above. ...,.<...~: T..
4. ..s's z. * 5, Glass
Oil paintings. 49,. ~.
Ri IT, Class &
Water colors and paintings
Class 5 =.
Work in black and white. 81
Class s -....s
n China painting. #' -. .....- ~ -
z. e. .:34 Glass z i. =,
Miscellaneous Art Work, not other
wise classified. x I.
DIVISION: 1e-scHooL DISPLAY
n: &C. 3. Burgess, supt.) ~
.5s Glass I 49, 49, r.
Penmanship. =-.s.,, \. ~ =,
At Glass 2 -. .&"5.
~. ( D.. w. 81 L
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

the Sunday school Christmas tree If
they have more than they want they
can always throw it under the seats.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03
l-OsBlNGiSs

There are some places where you
can be received in society even if you
remain sober on New Years eve.
&5 Years ago people used to hang their
Il college diplomas on the wall. but now
4 they frame their government indict-
ments. - ~ ~ s$ s.55 ri z5ss,.
To many people the du1cet voice Of
the fish horn New Years eve is sweet
( er than the angelic hosts harping on
their harps. 4s5 ;:
& After Christmas is over, the Small
Boy concludes that it is useless to
spend his valuable time at Sunday
school in theological speculation.
Some people say they do not make
D New Years resolutions becarse they
fear they could not keep Their Others
don't make them because tay fear
they would keep them. 5;.55z3
E-----.. Ss52ssf
While the habit OF ping a. the hol-
iday season is quite general It is a.
mistake for the common people to
feel they must tip the ban frs and
the manufacturers.
7------ s5 # 1s8
Clip Castro, the Monkey Of the AM
des, Is coming to this country and # /
he stays here awhile, he ought to be
nearly as popular as Jack Johnosn or
Doe Cook
Don't worry another year there
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

They are getting after the vice trust
in New York City, but it is expected
that the business men will frown
down such attacks on a leading in.
dustry. ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

The best Wall street authorities
feel that the commercial fabric will
pass safely through the present criti
cal situation, unless someone should
inadvertently mention the Ten Com
mandments. ga.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

There are some places where you
can be received in society even if you
remain sober on New Years eve.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

Is it not strange, after you have
fervently wished your grocer Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year, that
the unimaginative creature will send
you bill Jan. / for sordid crackers
and cheese?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03
PORK PRODUCING
CONTEST TO BE HELD

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

Don't worry another year there
is too ra,icIl1 u for dFaT
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-01-03

WHICH, Will
AS to just what system Of rotation
there should be put into actual opera
ton on every farm, must be determin-i
ed by the man who is handling the
farm. The first consideration would
be the condition Of the land how foul,
and how badly depleted the fertility
Perhaps the best treatment for the
worst ditions would be to SOW clov-3
er, timothy or rye, or wheat grass-or5
whatever would be most likely to sue:
coed, and pasture with sheep for two
or three years. This would clean and
renew the land almost ideally.
The farmer who does not have stock
and does not care to go into stock
permanently will need to adopt some
system that viii accomp lish the de-
sired results without stock as has been
previously outlined.
Where the land lis not foul, and it
is desirable to do something to in
crease yields, and many farmers are
doing this, clover is seeded with every
crop OF small grail lbs. Or more
per acre. The growth after the grain
is harvested. is ordinarily sufficient to-
make Il very consid erab1e Increase in
the yield sof the succeed ding crop.
erything possible must be return
led ITO 4 he sol {, Dor, burn straw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-12
Boys of Is to II Work lis
Hours a Week-Living
Conditions Filthy
MORGAN MAY TESTIFY
OF SHIPPING TRUST
.Conferees Agree on Report on Burnett
immigration Bill Retaining Liter
acy Test-Would Hang Men
Who Deceive President
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.

senate nelu executive StSSiuH
Compaign eunds investigating COM
mittee met but adjourned until Mon
day.
Reached agreement to vote at
p, m. Monday on impeachment
charges against Judge Archibald.
Adopted conference report on Dis
trict of Columbia loan shark bill.
Passed resolution extending time of
classification of asphalt lands in Okla
homa
Reached agreement to vote Febru-
airy 10, on Sheppard-K Kenyon liquor
shipment bill.
Conferees reach agreement with
House conferees on illiteracy test
immigration bill.
Adjourned at 5:25 p. m. until noon
tomorrow.
House considered postoffiee appro-
priation bill.
Ways and rleans committee con-
tinued hearing on metal schedule OF
tariff.
Steamship pool hearing continued
by committee.
Mary Boyle O'Reilly pictured deplor-
able labor conditions in New York
canning companies to rules committee.
National guard officers urged spe-
cisl rule for militia pay bill before
rules committee
Adjourned at p. m. until IL a. M
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-12
Water Rising at Rate of 30
Inches a Day-NO Hope
of Abatement
PREPARE TO RESCUE
MAROONED FARMERS
Central Union Depot at Cincinnati
AbandOned-High Water 1nvades
LOuisville-The Cumberland
Is Rising-General Rains

Evansville, January 1f.EWith the
worst flood since 1907 threatened, the
Ohio river today passed the 81 foot
mark Preparations were completed
tonight for boats to start search of
submerged lands at daybreak to rescue
persons caught by the sudden rush OF
the waters. The river is rising at a
rate OF 30 inches a day. The weather
observer predicts stage OF at least
45 feet, while the river men say the
food will go higher. Thirty-hve feet
is the danger mark. Many farmers in
the lowlands remained to care for their
stock and crops and were themselves
trapped The cold snap predictd for to-
morrow, 1t is feared Will cause much
suffering among those water bound.
At all river towns the hotels are full
and private homes have been thrown
open to refugees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-12
REINSTATEMENT OF
OFFICER MAY COST
SEAT IN THE CABINET
France Stirred by Mile
rand's Acti0n-Threatens
to Revive Famous Drey-
fus Treason Case

Paris, January 1.-THE council of min
listers presided over by Premier Poincare
this evening again took the question OF
the reinstatement of Lieut.. Col. Du Patty
De Clam under advisement. M. Mile
rand, the minister of war, again offered
to submit his resignation and his offer
probably will be accepted. NJ. LeBrun.
minister of colonies is mentioned as his
successor
The reinstatement. signed by President
Falleres yesterday of Lieutenant Colonel
Du Patty De Clam. one of the leading
characters in the Dreyfus treason trial.
to his former rank OF lieutenant col
onel in the French territorial army
has caused such n sensation in parlia-
mentary circles mere that it threatens
to affect the approaching presidential
election.
Frenchmcn generally are opposed to
any attempt.to revive the Dreyfus case,
but the opposition to the Poincare min
istry is seizing upon the incident as a
means of attacking the ministry and of
injurng. If possible. Premier Poin-
cares chances for the presidency.
Meeting Called
The first step Vas taken tonight
when ex-Premier Combes convoked
meeting for Monday next of members
of the democratic group in the SEN
ate to take action on the Clam rein
statement" The object of the meeting
is to arrange for debate in the SEN
ate under the form OF an Interpolation
before Friday, the day on which the
Versailles congress elects the French
President.
The Du Patty DE Clam incident Is the
chief topic of discussion among depu-
ties and senator's who have returned to
the capital for the reopening of par
lament early next week. Friends of
the Poincare cabinet are disturbed and
indignant at what they term efforts to
raise a storm They declare the matter
is of no Importance and has been mere
ly seized upon by NJ. Poincares po-
litical enemies as last hour campaign
material.
Members of other parliamentary
groups say that they regret the in
cident. characterizing 1t as inoppor-
tune and unfavorable and liable to re-
vive the violent Dreyfus agitation of
the past.
The conservative press of Paris uni
ted in condemning the attacks of the
extreme radicals aud their attempts to
weaken the ministry at what is called
a critical moment in European poll
itics.
lie Journal Des pebats says:
Conditions are so grave that we cam
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-12
Crane Only Caller

Contrary to expectations. the governor
was not spoken to by local politicians in
reference TO the senatorial situation in
Illinois. His only caller today was Chas.
r. Crane, who frequently has been men,
toned as a cabinet possibility.
Governor Wilson declared that success
of enterprise depended upon the opening
only its physical resources, but the bust
ness credit as we'll.
Men had testified, he said, to the exis-
tence of an Inner circle" by which
credit was obtainable to the exclusion of
those against whom that inner circle
sought to discriminate
Il am not drawing an indictment now
against the banking system he said.
That has already been convicted. But |
do refer to the basis of credit in busi-
ness.
Il tell YOU frankly that If | permitted
my thoughts to dwell upon the RESPONSE
bility that will fall upon me | would be
daunted. | came here TO ask your coun-
sci and assistance.
The business future of this country
does not depend on the government of the
United States 1t is dependent on the
business men. The government does not
breed temper, IT cannot generate thought
and purpose. Things done under the
whip Of the law are done suienly. some
what reluctantly and never successfully.
The hope of America is the changing atti-
tude Of the business men toward the
things they have to handle in this coun-