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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29

With the Fifth Annual May Festival
Of the State Normal school less than
week distant, every reserved seat
in the big auditorium should be Sold
A variety OF three splendid attrac-
tons is offered, to suit the most fas-
tidious taste, from the Ludmiller's
Oratorio, to the two splendid concerts
by the Minneapolis Symphony orches-
ira, and that tried and successful light
opera, Princess Bonnie The close
of each of these Festivals during past
years, has seen a deficit in the treas
ury, and if the people of Valley City
want this sort of attraction continued
and believe it is worth while, it is up
to them to patronize it literally.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29
now THE CREAMERY WILL BUILD
UP FARM VALUES.

The influence Of a good creamery II
any locality can hardly be measured
in money value. A good example Of
how the creamery will pulverize the
farm mortgages and establish bank &C
counts is seen in the transformation
xhich has taken place in Todd county
Minnesota, about 70 miles from the
North Dakota line. The first creamer!
uas established at the village of Der
aha in 1900 with 80 patrons-now there
are 2S4.
The first year the total business OF
ahe creamery was less than $4,000 and
sDr 1912 it amounted to $121 ,3002S. an
average of over $4,000 month. 1t
Has been ~ years since the first
creamery was established. Now they
dave 10, which last year made 1884
As pounds OF butter that brought to
VIE farmers of Todd county $685.
Js1.SS, without counting the value of
Aap skim and butter milk.
THE value of we'll managed creamer-
ies has been manifested in the growth
II the bank accounts. In March 1899.
she year before the first operative
creamery was built the total deposits
in the banks of Todd county amounted
% $164, 660.11. In March of this year,
utter II years Of cooperative dairying,
4he total deposits in the banks of the
county were 81 ,641 1928.
Tie real value of dairying to the
farmers in any community is not in
die fact alone that the keeping of
lows will increase the fertility Of the
soil and make the farm more produc-
Ave but the big thing is the fact that
every time farmer takes can of
cream to the creamery he has increas-
I'd his credit with every man he has
dealings with in the community. He
las added few dollars to his credit
and added wealth to the community.
This is one of the most vital ques-
si0ns with any farming community
and those who attend the next con-
Jention of the Northwestern Associa-
zion of Dairy Officials. which will be
HeM at Bismarck, North Dakota, June
18th and 18th will hear Prof. r. NJ.
<Nashburn. University Farm. St. Paul.
Mimi, discuss the Relation of Dairy
ing to Profitable Farming. There will
3e other splendid addresses by dairy
vzperts from many of the North
western States. A convention like
his comes to a state only once in
many years and every one in attend
xnce viii be many times repaid.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29
RAILWAY BUSINESS FOR MARCH

For the month of March the operat'
ing income per mile OF line decreased
31.3 per cent for the railways of the
railways of the south and increased
|9.4 per cent for the railways Of the
west as compared with March, 1912.
The average for the railways of the
entire country decreased SO per cent.
This operating income for the 222,-
OSG miles OF line summarized by the
Bureau of Railway Economics from
the reports Of the railways to the In
terstate Commerce Commission aggre-
gated for the month $52.137,S97, or
s235 per mile of line. which is equiva-
lent to s7.57 per mile Of line per day.
Operating income is that proportion
of their receipts which remains avail
able to the railways for rentals, in.
terest on bonds, appropriations for
betterments, improvements. new con-
struction and for, dividends.
The aggregate of the total operat-
ing revenues for the month, was $241.-
O4S.S1S, an increase Of $9.S64,272 over
March, 1912. The operating expenses
were $17S,234,l67, or $14.104,2SS more
than for March, 1912. The net oper-
ating revenue was $62,s14,651. or
s4.2S9,964 less than for March. 1912.
Taxes were $1O,41S,253. an increase of
II per cent per mile Of line over
March, 1912, leaving the operating in
come SO per cent less per mile of
line as stated.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29
AN ANSWER.

A recent issue of the Times Re- cord
quotes from Mrs. Arthur Dodge of
New York on the suffrage question. If
her views are, CLEARLY the attack that
will be taken by women who say they
don't want the ballot in their argu-
ment against the avowed suffragist,"
then there is no argument to answer
because she produces none.
Who are the women who oppose suf-
frage, are they working for the con-
servation of the child as is Julia
Lathrop? Are they giving their life
to the dead and dying as did Clara
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29

Times.Record Want Ads. bring results.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29
HHE UPLlFT IN COTTON HAND
LING.

Il is notorious that cotton has been
Che most slovenly handled OF all of the
agricultural products of the United
States. The farmers often leave it ex-
posed to be damaged by rain and in
4ltrated by mud. Even when offered
aOr shipment it Is sometimes in this
condition. All too frequently it is
asosely bailed and inadequately
marked. 1t has been said that upon
seceipt at foreign ports bales of cot
ton look more like rag-bags. For
nany years the railways have sought
10 have cotton shippers exercise great
~ care, but the railways in this
upuntry havefno such autocratic pow.
er as those of Germany, where no
shipment is accepted unless it is pack
nd and marked in accordance with rig
al specifications. Government experts
have estimated that of the cotton
.srop OF the United States there is be-
tEeen the gin and the spinner a
1astage and damage amounting to
R0,00O,000 per annum.
The Japanese several years ago rul-
I'd that they would not accept cotton
that was not Clean securely packed
and plainly marked They get what
nhey want. The possibility Of losing
ahe custom of a nation makes differ.
ance. The transatlantic lines who
in recent years have been mulcted in
heavy damages because of the poor
.faAdition; in which cotton has been
delivered to foreign consignees have
new taken action that will reinforce
he efforts Of the railways From
september l, 1912 to March 81, 1913
tps the average one bale of cotton out
1t every six offered at the South At
2sasG and Gulf ports was condemned;
are bale out Of every ten was improp.
erly marked. Beginning July l, 1913
t1lefr requirements will be more rigid;
4Ggf,es charges will be exacted for
custom loosely baled ...
HE railways in the cotton growing
Nglogs are therefore redoubling their
efforts with cotton compressors, cot
tssn ginners, farmers and shippers
When those concerned in cotton grow
ing and shipping find that shiftless-
ness reacts upon their pocketbooks it
is probable that a better order of
shings will come about Not only the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29

Under the direction of the street
commissioner, and the aldermanic
committee on streets, Valley City is
rapidly being provided with well
graveled thorofares. AS soon as this
work has been carried to the outskirts
of the city, and the road supervis.
ors Of the various roads approaching
the city urged sufficiently to get &C.
ton, it is more than probable that
there will be noticeable increase in
the trade which comes to the city
from the rural districts.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29
Bic Circus Coming.

Rice Bros. Colossal Shows, Mena-
gerie and Hippodrome will be the
first and only big show in Valley City
this season.
This is the show that is conquering
new fields and making new friends
The menagerie has been selected
with such care and utter disregard to
expense that it ranks as the Aena-
gerie "DeLux." This is the Show Of
Features. No act finds place In the
performance until it has demonstrated
its absolute superiority over all acts
Of similar character. Grand free
Street parade of Tableaus cages
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29

Alex Wright of Cakes evidently
thinks that the ex-states attorney of
whom Col. Goddard of the Leader has
referred, is much abused character.
Alex has been very unfortunate in the
selection of his friends, first that dozen
or more votes for county treasurer,
then the Marshall boot" and lastly
rising up in defense of this ex-states
attorney. Call taxi"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29
Horses which are the finest obtain
able. Don't forget the date, Valley.
City, Friday, May 30th.-(Adv.)

1t is reported that land Offices in the,
state have been notified from Wash
ington to give all Of the 6nal proof no.
tees to democratic papers SO far az
it Is possible to do 50. This is in line
with the change of administration but
is disappointing to those who were In
hopes that politics might be left out
of matters Of this kind, after Wilson
was in the chair.
Times. Record Want Ads. bring results.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-29

money but the good will Of the foreign
consumer is worth while, especially
in these times when he is endeavoring
to stimulate the growth OF cotton In
other countries than the United
States
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

Sylvester Rawlings, the musical crit
&c, became hungry the other day. And
so he walked n long way to get TO II
restaurant in which he is acquainted.
HNr waiter. julius, is particular
I nd of Mr.. Rawlings. That gentle
: IN has always cherished the beliN
tent Julius has served him Well He
thrks that from time to time Julius
has won better food for him than Is
set forth upon the menu
Bring me two or three fried eggs
3ulius," Mr. Rawlings ordered,
"Chess, sir. Mr., Rawlings" said in
Iius: "at once, sir"
And Julius hurried to the kitchen
walking in the duck footed haste OF
the perfect waiter BY and by he re
turned to Mr.. Rawlings side ~ plac,
the silver and do other little chores
about the table. MIR Rawlings
Thought he would have n bit OF fur
with Julius.
"Ah. Julius" said Mr. Rawlings-"hy
the way, Julius. see that those eggs ar,
fresh, Julius"
TOO late. SIR" said the grave Julius
''They're on the fire ."-Pittsburgl
Chronicle Telegraph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

According to Cincinnati banker,
who lives ut the Plaza hotel In New
York. an English guest mt that hostelry
was recently presented with bunch of
handsome roses. He took them to his
apartments and found no suitable re.
ceptacle So he placed them on the
table and wrapped them In II wet news,
paper while waiting for the boy to an
Gwer the bell When the youngster
came the Briton said, Bring me-aw
IA rose jar" The boy saluted and
went away. After lapse of time he
returned. Reg pardon, sir" said he,
''but what was It you wantedT" He
didn't understand II want rose jar
.--aw"- said the Englishman very dis
Ninctly. "a rose jar-aw Quite So"
The boy went away again. In due time
he returned bearing something in his
hand. 1.-THE bartender" said he,
"thinks mebbe you've got mixed on
the names Of these American drinks
He says he thinks you meant mint
julep."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
Matter and Force Identical.

Until recently the atom was consid,
cred the indivisibIe part of matter. but
advances In ndionctivity point to the
tenn consisting of Il positively charged
nucleus around which are grouped nu-
merous negatively charged PARTICLES OF
innnitesimul dimensions, called cleo
irons. 4 great deal has vet to he
learned about the elcctron. Though re-
garded now as the unit Of the material
tricity, though it possesses the proper
ties of matter-maSS. momentum, XII
netic energy ana probably weight
Christian Herald
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
celebrate Their GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. Edward Fitzsmmons and Miss Elizabeth Mursh United In
Marriage in Mineral Point Fifty Years Ago.

AT their pleasant home in this city,
on Monday evening, Dec. 80, Mr., and
Mr.. Edward Fitzsimmons celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary of their mar
riage, which was solemnized in Trinity
Episcopal church on Tuesday morning,
December 30, 1869, by Rev. Gardner
Skinner.
To this union were born three sons
and five daughters. One son. Ira, is
unmarried. The sons and daugh
tiers, wives and husbands, and twenty
grand children and two great grand
children were pr esent at the celebration
of The fifty years of married life. One
grand child died in infancy; and this
one has been the only death in the fam
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

81 was Just thinking said one
weary tramp to another. with long.
long journey in front Of them. about
bad roads and the wonders of science.
This earth is spinning round EASTERN
n railway train behind time"
We'll we aiut fcll of vet"
mo. but think q what convenience
II would he II we could have some
place to grab on to while the territory
slid under our feet until the place we
wanted to 20 Ia came alung,"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

What Is an Annular Eclipse of the
Sun?-When the moon covers the
face of the sun, excepting the edge all
What is Remarkable about the
Eyes Of lnsects?-They are usually
much projected, and consist of a
vast number of distinct lenses, which
enable them to see on all sides.
Who were the Sophists7-They were
a class of reasoners contemporary
with Socrates and Pericles, who took
their designation from sophos, wise;
but they brought reasoning into con-
tempt by endeavoring to cast uncer-
tainty over the most obvious truths.
Hence, specious arguments are called
sophistry.
What is Latent Heat?-Heat which
is concealed in body, and does not
manifest its presence under ordinary
circumstances.
What is the summer population of
birds in IlIinois?-From investigation
made by Professor S. A. Forbes, Of
the University of Illinois, the total
summer population of birds in Illinois
numbers about thirty and one half
million, of which five and one half
million are English sparrows.
What Is the highest ascent made In
a balIoon?-The highest balloon as
cension of which there is any anthem
tic record was that of NJ. Berson,
July 81, 1901. He had with him a
provision of compressed oxygen, and
took observations at $4,000 feet at
which time he became unconscious.
AS he was still rising he probably
reached the height of $4,000 feet.
What was the Renaissance?-The
French term Renaissance" signifies
a new birth or renewal, and is applied
to the revival of art and literature in
Italy and France in the 10th century
Who are the Landseers?-They are
a family Of artists-the father, John
Landseer, an engraver (died in his
eightythird year. 1882, and three
sons; Thomas. engrayer Charles.
painter: and Sir Edwin (die5 1871.
celebrated for his numerous fine
paintings of deer ard other aninaA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

Cornwall, England, Dec. 8, 1915, the
daughters of William and Maria Muir
IRISH, who were among the early resi-
dents of Mineral Point.
At the celebration on Monday even
ing, Dec. 30, seventy six guests were
present. The company included only
relatives and few intimate friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Fitzsimmons. The event
was one long to be remembered with
pleasure.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Fitzsimmons
are among Mineral Points most worthy
residents and are held in high esteem by
all, who know them. That their de-
clining years be filled with peace and
happiness is the wish of all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
6eegars' Day In Costa RIGA.

In Costa Rica the beggars are privi-
legged characters on Tuesday-that is,
In which to beg from shop to shop. 1t
Is the custom for business houses To
prepare for the weekly visit of the
mendiCuntS and To haud over to them
small coins or articles of little value
In some instances where merchandise
Is given away the hcggarS peddle il
about the poorer quarters ond so earn
few cents apiece -ArGonaut
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

lily for fifty years.
Edward Fitzsimmons was born in
county Wicklow, Ireland, Sept. %,
1884. He came to America with his
parents in 1859, and settled with them
on a farm in the town of Mineral Point,
northeast of the city. where he remain
ed up his retirement from farming
eighteen years ago. All of his de-
cendants are farmers, with the excep-
lion of Ira, who graduated from the
Mineral Point high school four years
ago, and from Marquette dental college,
last year. All are residents of Iowa
county.
Miss Elizabeth Murrish was born in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
The Turkish Eer

clearly explained 10y nuckett Ferriman;
"rhc prejudice against the hat rests on
a religious basis. II the ramaz form ot
prayer is rightly performed the fore
head must touch the ground. The brim
of hat or the peak of n cap would
prevent this. London Globe,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

and the manage.
M ent released
him. That after
noon he was to
take a 1915 train
for home and
W ent to the
bench TO bid the
boys good b y.
Then with hia
grip I'm hand he
started across the
field for the club
h on Sc. II b e
blcaclers sn W
him going. He
had been rather
popular around
{ h ere. 80 the
fans stood up
and shouted:
=" Good luck to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
Sorrow and I.

Have ] known sorrow2
Yea. sorrow hath been my guest,
Hath walked beside IN the morn,
The noontide and the quiet eve
And often fingered In my dreams
TIL her pnIe face familiar seems
DO ! hate sorrowY
Nay, sorrow hath brought me strength
And Guinness. and silent walking
In the shadow of her somber robes.
With trust In him who guides Alright.
Hath led me into glorious light.
-ElZn M IL. Abbott.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

ei"nihn "'"oss THE you, old sport!
FEEL" "'N'' Hope you get go
Eng again and come back to usr
'This cbcered the old boy. and he
delayed his departure. IF | can get
them to do that tomorrow maybe the
other chance he thought.
$50 the next day. with grip in hand
he started across the field again. All
of sudden the blencherites got up as
one man ana yelled:
"'You darned old stiff. haven't you
gone YETI" Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
A Beautiful Siuht.

There is no such thing as true friend
ship"
.'Oh. yes, there is. DM you never re.
mark the implicit trust and confidence
existing between two girls who have
known each other for about a week.
louisville Courier-J ournal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

|Ors, explaining
|that they were
to he shown into
the Il ra W in 4
room, ana no
tionbt used the
Scottieisnl. Car.
~ any IN d g \
t hat "all up
stairs" On the
arrival OF the
drst visitors Don
aid was eager to
show his strict
attention to the
mistress orders,
Two ladies' came
together, an d
ID on a d seized
one In his arms
and then said to
the other. "Blde
ma fhnrn tili 4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

what was the Ancient Form OF
Books?-Books were originally writ
ten on finely-prepared skins or parch-
ment, united together in rolls; all
the Scriptures in use among the an
cient Hebrews were in this form
These roll books were called vol
umina," hence the English word vol
ume as it refers to books.
What were the Masonic Guilds Of
the Middle Ages?-They were frater-
mites of practical architects and ma
sons, who were employed to rear the
ecclesiastical structures which still
survive to attest the piety of the
founders. They moved from country
to country, fostered by the church,
and protected by the rulers who re-
qulred their services.
What was the Arm In Arm Conven-
tion?-A name given to a convention
of Republicans who supported Pres
ident Johnson's policy Of reconstruc-
ton. So named because members
from Massachusetts and South Caro-
lima entered the hall arm in arm.
Who was called "Youno Hickory?
Andrew Jackson was called "Old
Hickory" James K. Polk was born
IN the same state as Jackson, North
Carolina, and settled in the same
state. Tennessee, and a certain resem-
blance in their political feelings led
the admirers OF Polk to call him
Young Hickory"
Who was the Plumed Knight
A reference to James G. Blaine in the
speech of Robert G. Ingersoll, who
nominated Blaine as a candidate for
president at the Cincinnati conven-
ton in 1876. Ingersoll said: Like
an armed warrior, like a plumed
knisht, James G. Blaine marched
down the halls of the American con-
gress and threw his shining lance.
full and fair. against the brazen fore
head of every defamer of this country
and maligner of its honor"
How were Books Prepared before
the Invention Of Printing?-Among
the Greeks and Romans. professional
transcribers were employed to write
copies of books for general circula,
ton. The process of transcription
was 10th slow and expensive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
The
Scrap Book
Loyalty of the Fan.

Declaring that 1t doesn't pay to over
play II good thing, Howard Camnitz
tells a good yarn concerning an Incl
dent that occurred when he pitched
for Dick Kinsella's Springfield club.
"We had veteran pitcher" Cam
nitz says. who hadn't been going
very well. He lost couple of games.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
Metz Pharmacy
Whistler's House,

Whistler wrote iestingly over his
door: Except the Lord build the
house, they labor in vain that build it.
f. w. Goodwin, +. S. A. built this
one. Famous Houses and Literary
Shrines of London. by A. st. John
Adcock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09
Intellect.

Knicker-ls Jones smart enough to
set the river adre? Bocker-No, but he
is smart enough not to get up to build
the fire himself. New York sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-01-09

Mr. and Mrs Fitzsimmons were very
kindly remembered by the following
friends who were not present:
Mrs. M. j. Spensley and Miss Mar
garet Walters.
Mrs. James Woodward, Dubuque.
Hamilton Hutchinson, spoons engraved
1862 1912.
Mrs. Samuel Fitzsilnmons and fami
ly, Grand Island, Neb., five So gold
pieces.
Miss Mollie J. Ferris, Red Cloud,
Neb.
This paper extends heartiest con-
CALCULATIONS, as do to large number
of their friends