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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

The county commissioners have
made arrangements to give demon
stration of good work on a stretch
of highway for distance of five or
six miles due south of Minot. Harry
Myers, farmer living along the road
has been engaged to drag it after
every rain. The cost will amount to
something, but it will be worth it. The
dirt will be dragged gradually to the
center, the ruts will be kept filled
and the water will have a chance to
run off at the sides. We predict that
this will become one of the very best
pieces Of road in this section Of the
state. The demonstration will be
watched with interest and no doubt
the example will be followed by 9th.
ers. Harrison townships road over
seer, take notice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
THE CROP PROSPECT.

At this season of the year all North
Dakota is intensely interested in the
crop conditions and prospects. Our
state is almost purely an agricultural
state as yet, and naturally under the
conditions, our prosperity depends up
on the crops. This season North Da-
kota has suffered some because of a
lack of rainfall, which has undoubted-
ly shortened the yield of small grains
and grasses. However, the shortage
will not be so serious as is feared in
some quarters, according to reports.
As an average, the state over, the
small grain crops will run about rs
per cent normal, which when we take
into consideration the excellent show
ing being made in corn will mean that
we will not fall very far below the
average standard and certainly much
better than in a number Of former
seasons.
Crop conditions this season should
give the farmer still farther reason
to stop and consider his future meth
DDS. The weather conditions that have
prevailed this spring and summer are
not unusual. We must expect to en-
counter occasional lack of moisture
and if the land is properly cared for,
it will not refuse it's customary yields
even under abnormal conditions. Soil
impoverished by continual wheat
planting, and not cultivated along
modern lines, cannot be expected, how
ever, to make even a fair showing un-
der other than the most satisfactory
conditions.
Crop rotation, Investigation, hard
work and brains are necessary upon
the farm the same as in any other oc-
cupation that would be successful.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

Bryan is reckless chap. He likes
to talk and likes to make money. Now
he has discovered that his salary OF
$4,000 as secretary of state will not
furnish sufficient cash for his wants
and has started on the war path in the
lecture bureau. He has made blum
der. He should not have accepted
the place knowing that cabinet OH
Ger is not free to run around the
country. He is not statesman. His
forte is the crowd, and he should not
tie to desk. Resign.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

Early rising is considered hard
ship. To lie and yawn in bed long
after sun is up, and stagger down
stairs to an eight o'clock breakfast, is
what some poor, benighted souls
think luxury, and they pity poor
people who have to jump up in the
morning and go about their work. But
who has the best of the bargain? Who
have the appetites and health? Who
the dyspepsia and govt? Well, give
US early morning with the dew and
birds and clear head; it is the jewel
of the day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Considerable comment has

Considerable comment has been
caused by statement by Secretary
Of State Bryan that he intended
spending his six weeks vacation lee
turing for money. The Secretary re-
ceives salary Of $4,000 a year,
which he says is less than his ex-
penses, and he desires to make enough
on the side to keep him from breaking
into his nest egg. Bryan has laid by
$4,000 year for several years and
he doesn't propose to spend any Of
that. The Secretary is thrifty man.
owns . fine farm at Lincoln, Neb.
which he hopes to keep free from
debt. II he elected to spend his vaca.
ton shocking wheat on the farm, nj
one would offer any criticism, bu,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

Two Chicago girls have left the
city and gone into the chicken bust
ness. They are enjoying the change
and making money. A good move.
There is freedom in the country, the
fresh air, the exercise, the plain
dresses, the wholesome food, so much
that appeals to sensible mind that
it is a wonder so many stick to the
crowded city, and struggle for bare
living. 1t is hurry from morning till
night, and little to show at the end Of
the year. Who next?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

A large number of nurses, sales
women and servant girls of this city
are owners of city property. They
have been dealing in real estate for
years, many of them holding to their
property just long enough to gain a
fair profit and re-investing their mon
ey in property that costs less, but
which is rapidly growing in value
Some of our young women even own
income paying property. A good way
to gain a competency. Property is
bought on the easy payment plan and
before one realizes, it is paid for.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
MRS, SIMPkINS' NEPHEW
DROWNED IN WHITE
BEAR LAKE, IN MIMI

Mrs. H. G. Simpkins, wife Of the
local manager Of the Rpmely Prod
ucts Co., received telegram Saturday
stating that her nephew, Welton Ash
croft, aged 20, had been drowned in
White Bear Lake, MINI. Mrs. Simp-
kins left that night to attend the fun
eral, which was held Monday. The
young man recently graduated from
high school, was an excellent athlete
and a good swimmer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

ton of the commission before action
is finally taken. To the state and its
future the question is almost Of vital
Importance. We are concerned not
alone with price but also with quality
of service and extension Of present
lines. An unwise step might serious
ly hinder our future development.
Doubtless, however, our commission
will give the fullest and most careful
consideration to all sides of this ques-
ton before action is taken.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

During the month of July so far.
fourteen couples have been disallowed
marriage licenses in the state. In
five cases one or the other of the par
ties was found to evidence traces of
insanity and three were on the basis
of tuberculosis. In only one instance
did the rejected couple 60 to an ad-
joining state to be married. The new
law seems to be working out alright.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
THE NORTH DAKOTA RAILWAY
RATES BEING CONSIDERED.

The North Dakota State Railway
Commission is conducting hearings in
connection with, and giving consider
alton to the matter of interstate rail
way freight rates, with a view to de-
termining whether or not the rates
within this state are fair and equitable
and whether they should be reduced.
This important matter will doubt
less have the very careful considera-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

The Democratic party threatens to
become divided in the state, one to be
headed by John Bruegger Of Willis
ton, National Committeeman, and the
other by former Governor Burke, now
United States Treasurer. The Brueg-
ger men claim that Burke has been
using his influence in federal appoint
ments. As Burke is the strongest
man the Democrats can bring out for
Senator, it will behoove him to patch
up what differences there may be.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
NOTICE TO THREsHERMEN.

Notice is hereby given that the
Ward County Threshermen's associa-
ton will hold an adjourned meeting
at Minot, N. D., at thine K. P. hall,
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock p. M,
at which time important business will
be transacted. All threshermen of
Ward county are urgently requested
to meet with us that day.
John Underdahl, Secretary,
brady, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

The creameries of the state are in
more prosperous condition than ever
before. With more cows in all Sec
lions of the state, the creameries are
able to get enough cream to keep them
going nicely and are thus enabled to
distribute more money among the
farmers. The prospects of a short
crop do not cause as much consterna-
ton in the state as in former years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

Our unhappy neighbor, Mexico, is
all topsy-turvy. The people seem to
be crazy, they have a brain storm,
every man wants to do as he pleases.
It is hard to tell what our country
ought to do. We cannot sit still, and
keep things in a continual turmoil,
because England and France want
their citizens protected, and yet to
take Mexico by the throat means a
large army and war. Wilson has his
hands full. Bryan must quit lectur-
ing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

the beautiful trees. music by the band,
red lemonade and peanuts, and all
forms Of athletic sports. Man is .
sociable creature naturally and we
don't believe the Almighty ever in
tended that we should work year in
and year out without recreation. We
noticed many of our country friends
who gathered with the town folks
and they were made thrice welcome.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

The wages paid teachers in the state
are too low. There are 1887 men and
women teaching in the state who re-
ceive annually $2,5O1, 102. This is an
average of only $3.50 per teacher per
year. The average paid the public
school teachers in the United States
as a whole is $485. In one state the
average is only 5000 year. Servant
girls can earn twice as much.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

Marie Hart, sixteen-year-old
Galesburg, ILL.,, Miss, has been spir-
tied away. AS Mary weighs only 327
pounds, it is predicted that her kid
nappers had their hands full but the
prize was no doubt worth their ef-
forts.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
ICELAND GOING "DRY."
No More Alcoholic Liquor There Ats
This Year.

Copenhagen. AT tile end Of the pres
ent year it will be impossible for either
natives or tourists to obtain alcoholic
liquors in Iceland. Under the anti
spirit law permission was given to con.
sumo the present stock Of liquors and
figuring on the per capita consumption
it will all be gone by the end Of the
year.
The Danish government adopted the
drastic prohibition laws because 1t was
felt that the excessive drinking Of the
Icelanders was undermining the physi-
cal fitness of the people
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Gold Rino IN : Cow,

Cory. Pa.-A COW belonging to In
Williams Of Corydon dying after two
weeks Of unaccountable sickness was
cut open. and a gold ring was found
on the inside Of the case around the
heart. 1t IL supposed the COW swal-
lowed the ring, which worked through
the stomach into the timing Of The
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

And now what is the matter with
giving our new parks names? East
park and West park may be alright for
the sake of convenience, but let's put
on little style and give them some
"hifalutin" names. Let the park board
offer a five dollar prize for the names
selected. We have two or three good
ones that we are holding back.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

there are many who dislike TO see .
cabinet Official enter the lecture plat
form for money. Our public men are
often underpaid. Their expenses are
heavy and they are expected to live in
grand style. What's the matter with
raising Mr.. Bryan's wages?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

One of the best signs of Minot's de-
velopment is the unusual demand for
houses. Real estate dealers receive
many requests for homes every day
that they are not able to grant, even
with the large number of residences
that are being constructed this year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
-. Minor psfsets.

1 The women readers Of Z Paris mag
aatns have selected o. tho seven chief
faults Of man egot1sm, laxiness, se,f
sumciency, fast living, gambling. IN
temperance. abuse Of sport and foolish
ness. Otherwise, we suppose, the crit
u . IN right -Houston Pest
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
We can make Ward county ring,

The last e stands for Ebert
And can truly say
That we are glad to greet you
Upon this meeting day.
Our home is not attractive,
And our manners very plain,
But you are very welcome
Just as welcome as the rain.
We're glad to see so many here
And tho our house is small,
Yet in our hearts there's room enough
To welcome each and all.
Long live the Farmers Club;
Wen hope SO any way
At any rate the word is spelled,
So come again some day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

The picnic given by the city at the
east park Tuesday should become an
annual affair. It was one Of the old
fashioned evnts, picnic dinners under
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

his absence WOulO cause great regret
Until we do the eating.
Now E, that stands for eat,
No feature could be better;
And in the word that l shall spell
1t is favorite letter.
First sandwiches and coffee,
Then salad and cakes galore;
Well eat and eat, and eat again,
And then we'll eat some more.
It is fact we can't deny
Then when it comes to eating
We always take an active part
AT every single meeting.
L stands for Lone Star
But not for "Lone Star Chief"
That famous red-skin warrior
The pride of all the beef.
Nor does it mean the telephone,
The Lone Star rural line,
Which we appreciate so much
On account of saving time.
1t is the Lone Star Farmers Club
You've heard so much about;
And if you think we're lonely star
just come and prove your doubt.
C stands for Club, the great big stick
Let not your hearts be troubled.
The men are here to manage it
Or the danger might be doubled.
c also stands for Carlson,
Two families by this name,
And tho they're not related
They're good people just the same.
One family lives quite far away,
The other one quite near,
But that makes little difference
For we see they both are here.
Now O that stands for Johnnie,
know you all can guess,
He is the one who lives the truth
OF single blessedness.
They say he entertains just fine,
And is good cook, too;
So when the club meets over there
We II see if this is true.
0 also stands for "others,"
Worthy members who belong
To our club of thirteen families
If I've not counted wrong.
Their initials greatly puzzle me,
But their names I'll surely mention:
Claude Randall, Inks and Asplund,
Harry Gown and John Jensen,
And last the Freunds-I must confess
I most forgot to tell;
And they're the friendly sort Of folks
We like to meet so we'll.
And 0 means Organizer too,
The Better Farming man;
He's such an inspiration
To the Better Farming Clan.
He tells us how to pillow the soil
And how to sow our grain;
How we can raise bumper crop
Without drop of rain.
How if we learn to do our work
In a scientific way,
The wheel of fortune will begin to
And the farm begin to pay.
Our bank account will get so big
Pm 'fraid the bank will bust,
We may be forced to start bank
Named Farmers Loan and Trust"
Well see the day when we can pay
The mortgage on our farms;
Take up the notes on chattels,
Build silos and new barns,
And lovely modern home as we'll,
With lots Of costly things,
Well ride in automobiles
And we'll all wear diamond rings.
My courage almost fails me here,
For I'm sure this will annoy
When say this Better Farming Man
Is grown-up "Peck's Bad Boy"
M
And M, that stands for meetings,
We meet twelve times year,
They are pleasant pastime
With laughter and good cheer.
And may each member Of our club,
This happy loyal band,
Each strive to make our meetings
The best in all the land.
This letter stands for music too.
Would you like to hear US sing!
When we all join in the chorus.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

FOR RENT-Two quarters hay land.
Address L, Box 68, Minot, N. D.
8-12A
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Glenburn Woman Is sons Poet.

The following very interesting poem
and delivered at the Lone Star picnic
held at the Ebert farm recently:
w
The first important letter
In the word that shall spell
Is "W," to represent
Our good and loyal president
! don't mean Woodrow Wilson,
So sober and sedate;
The democratic president
OF our big United States;
Nor do mean George Washington
So noble, good and wise,
Who made great success in life
Except at telling lies.
The president I'm writing of
Is honest, good and great
He'll outweigh Wilson am sure
BY half hundred weight,
And tho we're having summer
He's present just the same,
And is very welcome guest
Yet Winter is his name.
But we're prepared for Winter,
For we have F. B. Wood;
He's president of Margaret club
And both popular and good.
He is a source of comfort
When coal is always high,
When crops are looking rather short
And Winter always nigh.
And last but not least of these
Important double yous"
Is Secretary Walton
And I think he's treasurer too.
He is the busiest man of all
And really half our meeting;
His absence would cause great regret
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
New Today
A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE

A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE orchard home" Cf 16A acres-north-12 mile off Central 10 acres bearing ORANGES AND GRAPE FRUIT trees AS years old-new 5 room house, cost $15OO-large hay she'd good Outbuildings-fine well. If sold at once will include COW and chickens. A decided bargain at the price. $78O0. Half cash. I I I I I I I I I I l THE LAND COSTS YOU NOTHING absolutely nothing if you take into consideration the improvements of this Az acres all in alfalfa-few fruit trees-mod- ern room brick house-fine cellar house cost $37O0-good barn chicken house-gas engine-2000 gal. tank-running water in house fenced. This place is 4 miles from the center of the city-north- east Price $4500. $500 handles. Balance easy.
 l l l l THE FINEST HOUSE IN PHOE-
 NIX
 for the price is this just completed, modern, ' room, brick, pebble dashed house on Phoenix's most fashionable street. It was built by owner for residence and not to sell. Too large for family and the wife says: sell Thoroughly modern-every con ceivable built in'' effect-Iot FOX 190-speciaI driveWay-wide pergo- Ia. One block from car line Price $63OO. Half cash.
 I I I I T III III
 IF ITS IN PHOENIX
 or in the Valley
 and a bargain
 WE HAVE IT ARIZONA SECURITIES AND IN- VESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
 107 N. Center Street.
 Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

PEOPLE ATTENDING THE FAIR who are interested in poultry, make your headquarters at the Poultry Breeders Supply House and get our best prices on the following goods; Lees Poultry and Stock foods and rem edies, Dr. Le Gears family and poultry and stock remedies, spray pumps, foun- tains, hoppers, Victor incubators and breeders. Mail orders solicited. 123 w. Jefferson St. Phone 10O3 If
 FOR SALE-Milo maize in head, sacked $1.30 per hundred. Sturges Hay & Grain Co. If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

FOR SALE-Modern 5-room house. New. Hardwood floors. Built-in feat ures. West of Capitol $500 cash and balance like rent. Enquire 1884 w. Washington Street or Phone S283. If FOR SALE-Brick house contain ing five large rooms, bath, closets, screen porches, gas, electricity and city water, together with lot 175X249 feet, fenced and cross fenced, roses and some fruit; also good barn 16x24 feet; N. E. O. E. Schupp, owner, 306 Fleming Block p BARGAINS in residences. Ranch and business property, improved or unimproyed. Houses to rent.
 w. K JAMES.
 37 N. Center St. If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

SOME DANDY CHOICE LOTS TO TRADE OR SELL.
 THESE LOTS ARE CLOSE IN AND IN SECTION WHERE YOU WILL DOUBLE YOUR MONEY IN THE NEXT YEAR.
 10 ACRES CLOSE IN ON THE CAR LINE. WELL AND FINE STAND OF ALFALFA. A HOUSE ON IT AND ALL FENCED
 $27OO-$400 DOWN.
 SOME CHOICE LOTS IN THE CAPITOL ADDITION-$375 TO $500. TERMS TO SUIT YOU.
 A DANDY HOUSE FOR SALE THAT YOU CAN BUY AT YOUR TERMS. COME UP AND LET US TELL YOU ABOUT THIS.
 ACRES, WELL IMPROVED. ALL. FENCED AND GOOD STAND OF ALFALFA. $1375. TERMS TO SUIT YOU.
 O. H. LOCH
 5 WEST ADAMS ST REAL ESTATE LOANS
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
M $s$5 $s5$s- 9z$ss

A FEW OF THE BEST HOUSE BAR
 GAINS IN PHOENIX. 5-room brick plastered, large screen room, cement cellar, chicken house, out Capitol way, price $3,150, $500 cash, balance easy. Or will take good vacant lot as first payment.
 5-room brick, with screen room, brand new, northeast, price $3,950, easy terms.
 Groom brick plastered, with 2 screen rooms, ideal location, northeast, noth- ing better in Phoenix, price $5,750. terms.
 C. w. MORATH, West Adams St (Agent, Chandler Ranch Lands.) If PROTECT YOUR HOME with PY- RENE, the greatest known fire ex- tinguisher, weighs only pounds, cas- fly operated by woman or child. Sells for only $7.50. H. c. Thomas, General Agent for Arizona. A w. Adams St.
 If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
For SaIe-Groceries
 @ CsnH DTAT c

GROCERY SPECIALS. Hills Coffee, steel cut, 3lbs. for
 $1.00, pkg, .S5 Sugar cured picnic hams IT Eastern Bacon slab. lb.... 23 z bars Best White Laundry Soap .25 3 boxes Best Laundry Starch for .25 Berry Preserves, tall Jar. ...... 20 Glass of Good Jelly ......... 10 Rolled Wheat Flakes. large pkg. .15 Hard Wheat Kansas Flour, Special 30 Pork &1 Beans, new individual
 Set. size =. ...... .O5 30 ct. Japanese Wall Broom, to
 introduce ..... ...... 20 All Prices Low and Reasonable. Quality Always.
 Phone 1863 EVERGREEN GROCERY.
 Cor. Fourth x Roosevelt Sts. If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

NOTE SOME OF THE PARTICU- LARS. No 1 lot 75x300, lawn, palms, trees, shrubbery, city water and elec- tricity; on car line; house is two story bungalow, never been occupied, first floor finished in oak, beamed ceilings, all built-in features, finest electric and plumbing fixtures, large basement and porches, furnace heat throughout; price, $790O; will rent to the right people.
 No 9 Lot 115x315, elegant grounds, fine orchard, large garage, house is tWo- story, ten rooms and basement, finished in oak or white enamel, all conveniences and everything the very best: price, $15,OOO. When you are through examining houses built to sell, then let me show you these
 REAL ESTATE MEN TAKE NO- TICE. These prices are net to me Any previous listings of either of these houses are hereby cancelled.
 DIR. JOHN. A. LENTZ, owner,
 Corner First ave. and Adams If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
For Sale-Real Estate

FOUR-ROOM HOUSE on E. Taylor St, with good shade, palms and roses for only $1SOO.OO, $2OO.OO down and $20.O0 per month.
 $500.00 will buy a ranch. 16O acres of the best land in the Salt River valley, all fenced, good house and out buildings , acres set to date palms, nearly all in cultivation, west of Phoe- nix, we can sell this for $3OOOOO $5OO.OO down, balance to suit, this price is less than the improvements cost. See us at once.
 FRED JACOBS. Empress Theater Bid, 40 E. Adams.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A HOME?

AM THE OWNER of two fine new residences in Los Olives, the most highly restricted residence dis trict of Phoenix, and must dispose of one of them within the next few weeks. I have accordingly cut the price of each to less than the cost of improVeme entS alone.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
For Sale-HouSes

FOR SALE-A house and two lots, barn and plenty of fruit and furnished. Enquire H. A. Mckee. Mckee's Cash Store. l.