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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Try a Woodchuck!

II tried to dine on a w%oodchuck once
when l was a boy. but never have felt
inclined to repeat the experiment"
says John Burroughs in the Century.
eff one We're born in the woods and
lived in the woods maybe he could rel
ish i woodchuck. Talk about being
autochthonous and %savoring Of the soil
try Il wo%odchuck.. The feeding habits
of this animal are as clearly as those
Of a sheep or a cow-clover. plantain.
peas. beans, cucumbers. cabbages. ap-
ples-all sweet and succulent things go
to the making Of his t1abby body; yet
he spends so much Of his time in pickle
in the ground that his flesh is rank
with the earth flavor"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
The Universally Of Christmas.

Primarily OF course. Christmas Is n
religious festival. In the Christian.
with IL sincere belief in the Christ, who
is the foundation rock Of his religion.
the words OF priest II pastor, eXhort-
ing his flock to observe the day with
ceremonial obServances. lind a fervent
response, From every pulpit is told
anew each ear the story of him with
out whom Christmas had never been.
But Christmas appeals also to the
nonbeliever in Christ. to the men and
women who cannot subscribe consci
%entiously to the doctrine Of his divin-
ity 1t is trite. perhaps, to say that as
Christmas approaches the Christmas
spirit is Tin the air" but 1t is true
none the less. Peace and good will
pervade the air that is breathed alike
by churchgoer and nonattendant.
In the big cities Christmas is cele-
brated by Christian and Jew and Mo
hammedan as well as by those with no
religion. In the outermost corners of
the earth. wherever men of Christian
faith nave borne the standard Of civil
zation. the native heather in intimate
contact with them feel the coming OF
the spirit and rejoice.
1t is well that this should be so, for
the spirit Of Christmas is the spirit OF
belief not only in Christ. but in ones
fellow men Every one may share in
it If he will. Every one may find in
the story Of the life that was lived in
Palestine nineteen centuries ago. Of the
death that was me on the cross and
of the resurrection that followed. some
thing of personal application. some
thing of uplift-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Marqate Bathing Customs.

Almost rs much pomp as attended
the Duchesse de Berri when she took
her daily dip in the sea was displayed
toward the ordinary bather at Mar
gate a century and a half ago. when
Benjamin Beale. the Quaker. invented
the bathing machine. According to an
old guidebook. the company desiring to
battle assembled at the bathing rooms
in the High street. where they waited
their turns. When a machine was va
cant a bell rang. and an attendant
solemnly conducted the bather to the
seashore, watched him while in the
water and brought him back to his ad-
miring friends. The charge for half
an hours dip. including the guide"
was Is. 3d.-London Globe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
SAVED BY A BABY.
It Helped a Marquise to Brave
French Revolutionary Mob.

1t Helped a Marquise to Brave a
French Revolutionary Mob.
In the Memoirs Of Delphine de Sa-
bran, Marquise de Custine,' which deals
with the French revolution, the follow
ing interesting incident Of the days OF
the terror is given. The heroine was
the marquise. Her son has left us this
account Of the episode:
1.-THE prisoner had just been taken
back to prison. His daughter-in-law
was preparing to go down the steps of
the court alone and on foot. Through
out her life my mother had an instinc-
tive and unreasonable fear Of a crowd.
She stopped. trembling. at the top of
the steps and thought herself lost. If I
stumble or fall like Nine. de Lamballe,'
she said to herself. it is all over with
me- And the fierce crowd thronged
thicker upon her passage. Shouts came
from all sides.
How was she to descend this long
flight of steps amid a mol intoxicated
with rage? Some were standing with
drawn swords in front Of her; others
were moving the women aside. She
has told me that she bit her lips until
the blood came in the hope that the
pain would prevent her from growing
pale. At length. when she thought her
last moment had come. she noticed Il
tishwlfe carrying an infant in her arms.
"'\Vhat "A pretty child that is she
said, with sudden inspiration, Take
it, replied the mother and put it into
her arms, Nine, de Cuisine took the
child, kissed it ana Went quickly down
the steps through the ast0nished popu-
lace, She went down the courtyard,
crossed II and made her way 10 the
square without any blow or even an
Insult She reached the gate. returned
the child TO Its mother md escaped"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
WHATS THlS?" SAID
THE COP; 1T MovES!"
Lively Times In Paris Station
With a Bag Of Snakes.

The manager of 4 circus showing in
the suburbs of Paris became so absorb
ed in reading Il paper while riding in
the subway that he forgot to take with
him a bag of snakes when he left the
car. Lost and found parcels in Paris
are turned over to the police. and the
reptiles in due time were taken to a
police station.
The snakes were dormant from the
outside cold. but the station was warm.
Along toward midnight a sleepy gem
darme on watch thought he saw the
bag move. He took another look. but
the bag was still. and the gendarme
dozed off again.
Awaking a moment afterward. he
rubbed his eyes and looked for the bag.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Her Dilemma.

Mrs. Newell am in an awful fix,
mamma. Mrs. Eaglebeak-What is the
matter? Mrs. Newell went through
Georges pockets last night to hunt for
change, as you advised me to do, and I
found some letters which I gave him
to post last week. and now I dare not
scold about the letters for fear he'll
scold about my going through his pock-
ets.-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
A Ducal Bull.

The Duke Of Abercorn made a queer
o%ratorical muddle in a speech he deliv-
cred one day. BE was speaking Of the
great siege of Londonderry and Of how
bravely the citizens had defended their
city against the besieging army. "They
withstood the SIEGE" he went on, Tin
order that they might hand down their
b1rthright to their ancestors, who are
Observation-Disclosures Mail,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Take Notice

All parties having notes or accounts
against the Mt. Carmel Catholic church
dated prior to July LIST, 1913. are request
ed to present same for settlement at
once.
By order of the Board of Trustees of
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic
church.:
PETER ZErTEL, Clerk.
Dated, Mt. Carmel, December 3rd, 1913.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Mrs. McClain's Experience With Group.

"When my boy! Ray, was small he
was subject to Group, and l was always
Cough Remedy proved far better than
any other for this trouble. 1t always
relieved him quickly l am never with
out it in the house for 1 know it is a
positive cure for Group" writes Mrs. w.
r. McClain. Blairsville, Pa For sale
by H. E Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Remarkable Cure of Group.

Last winter when my little boy had
Group l got him a bottle Of Chamber
aims Cough Remedy. ! honestly be-
lieve it saved his life" writes Mrs. j. B.
Cook, Indiana, Pa. at cut the phlegm
and relieved his coughing spells. l am
most grateful for what this remedy has
done for him" For sale by H. E Close
& Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Chanoe of Heart.

Parson Primrose-Why do you think
it was out of place for your father to
say grace? Freddie-Because it was
only a few minutes afterward that he
was swearing over having to carve
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18

II suffered habitually from constipa-
ton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels so that they
have been regular eyer since."-E.
Davis, Grocer, Sulphur Springs, Texas
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
What of Your Christmas Spirit?

What Of Your Christmas Spirit?
The spirit of Christmas. as the ideal.
lists have it. is not recognizable by the
real thing, according to modern meth
DDS.
Theoretically everything is bright.
gay, full Of peace for oneself and good
wishes for the rest of the world.
Actually Christmas may mean any.
thing like this:
Grudging giving and discontinued re
ceiving.
Splurging on ones rich friends and
stinting where it is not likely to count
Overgenerosity to the point Of ex-
travagance.
Rushing until you detest Christmas
and everything connected with it.
Overworked nerves and overweight
tempers from a false conception Of
Christmas giving.
A generous spirit for your W i'm
mediate circle and utter Indifference
to whether any one else has a happy
day.
Gorging oneself in the interest Of
Christmas cheer with no thought of a
tortured digestion and rockiness of the
day after.
A Christmas with not one thought to
the real meaning Of the day and what
the world would have beer had there
been no birthday of a king" to cele-
brate
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Playful Offers.

Offers are the most playful of all
the animals. romping. wrestling, play
ing tug Of war with a stick instead of
a rope and sliding downhill on a slip.
perry incline of mud which they make
themselves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil. For burns, scalds
cuts and emergencies. All druggists
sell it. 25c and Soc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18

Feellanguid, weak, run down? Head
ache? Stomach "off?" A good remedy
is Burdock Blood Bitters. Ask your
druggist. Price SLIGO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Sympathy,

"What made you kick JimpsonT'
HE called me an ass"
"Oh. we'll. kicking is a characteristic
Of asses. but l shouldn't think you'd
want to confirm Jimpson's statement
so quickly. London Telegraph
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18

For any itchiness of the skin, for skin
rashes, chap. pimples, etc. try Doan's
Ointment. SOC at all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
New Telephone Subscribers.

The following new subscribers have
now been added to the directory of the
Langdon Telephone and Exchange Co
subscribers are requested by Manager
Il. L. Burke to cut out same and paste
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy-The
Mothers Favorite.

IL give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to my children when they have colds or
coughs" writes Mrs. Verne Shaffer,
vandergrift, Pa. 1t always helps them
and is far superior to any other cough
medicine l have used. I advise anyone
in need of such a medicine to give it a
trial" For sale by H. E. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
A WONDERFUL TREE.

A WONDERFUL TREE.
THERE'S a wonderful tree. a won
derful tree.
The happy children rejoice to see.
a. Spreading its branches year by
1t comes from the forest to flourish here
OH. this wonderful tree. with it's branches
Is always, is always blooming at Christ
mastide'
But not for us children did this tree grow.
With its strange. sweet fruit on each
laden bough.
For those we love we nave made with
Each pretty thing you see hanging there.
May this wonderful tree. with its branches
wide,
Bring Joy to our friends at Christmas
tide.
For a voice is telling its boughs among
Of the shepherds watch and the angels
song.
OF a holy babe in the manger low
The beautiful story Of long ago.
When a radiant star threw it's beams so
wide
To herald the blessed first Christmastide
Then spread thy branches. wonderful tree.
And bring the pleasant thought to me
or him who came from his home above.
The richest gift of mis- Fathers love.
He came to show US how to spread far
and wide
The joys of the holy. sweet Christmas
tide.
-"Songs and Games For Little Ones"
AN UNoRTHoDox CHRISTMAS.
T WENT to spend the day with Rose.
L and then
A Christmas greeting passed between US
two.
But twas not Peace on earth. good will
to men,"
We only said: Good morning!" How
dye dog"
A ND then to her l offered smilingly
"A The present she expected me to bring.
There were no hanging hose, no Christ
mas tree.
The box was tied in paper with a string.
WE didn't sit beside the Yule logs
w blaze.
We just turned on the radiators steam.
And dinner. unlike those Of stored days,
Gave no plum pudding. but some bisque
Ice cream.
WE didn't hear the church bells solemn
toll.
And when we had our Christmas even
ing lunch
We didn't nave u stcaming Wassail bowl.
But Just a jug Of simple claret punch.
WE trampled on traditions. ] suppose.
w Yet one rite we observed with care
but. no
Although | we'll remember kissing Rose.
1t wasn't under the mistletoe.
Life.
CHRISTMAS.
TIME world his cradle Is.
The stars his worshipers.
His peace on earth" the mothers kiss
On lips new pressed 10 hers.
Tor abe alone TO him
In perfect light appears.
The one horizon never dim
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
Metals and Heat,

Brass reflects heat better than any
other metal. Silver comes next, then
tin. steel and lead in the order named.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18

Bone G.. j. Residence. No. 1863
Barker Arthur IT
Bytield. j. .1S6
Farrell. w. 101
Green, Charles. ............ ..l6
Herricks,
Kennedy, Friedrich. .....lS0
Nully, Henry......,........... 1875
Row, Mrs. w. lO9
Rudd, Richard, Restaurant. I'LL
REILLY, ID. d. Residences. Ill
Rodgers, j. w.. .............1SS
Reynolds, Ralph. 1882
Robertson, Charles S.. ...........55
Rural Line.
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LANGDoN TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-12-18
MAS.

TIME world his cradle Is.
l. The stars his ~worshipers.
His peace on earth" the mothers kiss
On lips new pressed 10 hers.
For ahe alone TO him
In perfect light appears.
The ons horizon never dim
With p%enitentiai tears,
John u. Y,abb.
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Then those with an artistic idea can
have it gratihed by a glance or rather
a look at the fine display of Jansrud,
the photographer, who has some of his
premium winning pictures on display
which attract a good deal of atten-
ton.
Joseph & Hoenck have a very fine
display of furs, and the firm name
sign is done in furs OF various colors,
making a fine effect. They, too, manu-
facture everything In the line of furs
and their display was much noticed.
To the left again is the North Da-
.kota Weaving Co. which is showing
a most beautiful display of home made
rugs. many Of which are made wholly
or in part from old carpets. This
company also took many orders.
Then the next booth to be visited is
tl!at of the North Dakota Harness Co.,
which has a mammoth establishment
on N. p. avenue. Here are found the
highest type Of saddles and harness.
all made in the factory in Fargo.
The next booth is occupied by the
Adjustable Bedspring Co. a compare
lively new establishment in Fargo
which makes the finest kind Of bed
spring, and they are showing the prod
uct nicely with a handsomely ar
ranged bed.
one Of the biggest booths on the
left of the hall is that Of the Man
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Display Of Fargo Made Goods
Has Drawn Immense Crowds
to the Big Hancock Building

chester Biscuit Co. which a for a
front a great arch made OF biscuit
boxes. In the booth nicely arranged is
shown many specimens of h work
of the plant. 1t is a well arranged ex-
hibit and is in charge Of Manager
Cone.
The Fargo Courier News has q well
arranged booth and it has been visited
by a number of the people from city
and state.
Next is the booth, a double one. of
the Stone Music Co., which has for a
back ground a handsome piano n a
great display of piano polish. The
same company has another big booth
which is also used as a resting place,
and in this has been placed an
orchestral organ by G. r. Stone which
eyer and non makes grand music,
which is much enjoyed. There Is also
another piano in the booth.
The Fargo Decorating Co. has a
well arranged booth showing some of
the effects that can be produced by
having work done by this company.
There is also on display signs
electric and others.
The Fargo Ice Cream Co. has an at
tractiye booth in whichs is shown the
famous Johnson Velvet Ice Cream
and has an attendant. 1t is well ar
ranged and has attracted a great deal
of attention.
The last booth at the left is that OF
the Union Light, Heat & Power Co.
which has a grand display OF cleo.
trical appliances. stoves for electricity
as we'll as for gas and other house
hold labor saving devices.
Up the Center.
The Fargo Mill Co. has a big double
booth, directly at the end Of the hal
and here is a display Of the -four thai
made Fargo famous, The Pride o.
North Dakota. lit is piled up In greai
sacks and beside it are shown thu
wheat In sheaves from which 1t il
made. 1t is most attractive.
Then directly west is found thu
great section OF 8 Fargo siIo, made o
cement slabs and bound with stee
rods. 1T lis a feature that is pleasing
the farmers to a great extent and Il
is stated that many orders have beer
received for It.
The next booth is that Of Shotwel
Floral CO., and 1t is perfect bowel
OF beauty hlled with u flowers, pot,
ted plants and palms. 1t is a well ar,
ranged booth and as may be expected
attracts all and the ladies in par
ticuiar.
Next to it Is the big orchestra
organ which has been placed in Ia,
headquarters OF the manufacturers
and commercial club and which is al
so used as an information bureau
with q competent young | mai Ii
charge.
Miss BeTgh has d dne display Is
decorated chinaware In the next boot
and her beautiful work lis attracting
great deal Of attention. 1T is realI,
an art display and well worth the tina
He &nfyn@ - $50 -
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All Should Attend.

It is hoped by the Fargo Manu-
lecturers association az wen ais by
the commercial club that every man,
woman and child in the city will at
tend the show morning, after
noon or evening, for it will require
more than one attendance to see all
that will be shown there. The show
has cost the manufacturers consider
able to get 1t mp and they hope the
people will appreciate tho effort. II is
worth seeing, for 1T represents what is
furnish a good deal OF food for
thought and is intended to convey the
Idea that there are very many goods
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TRI.STAIE PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
AT the Grand Theatre.

$1,000: 30-Distribution OF Farm
Crops. Prof. Carl Thompson. depart
ment Of rural economies University Of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MINI.
9:30-10: 0O-Dairy Progress in North
Dakota, r. F. Flint, state dairy COM
missioner, Bismarck, N. ID,
10:00-1o: 30-Livestock on the Farm,
Prof. Thomas Shaw. st. Paul, MINI.
10: 30-11 0D-The Planting Of Wind
breaks and Their Effects Upon Fields
and Garden Crops, c. "A. Chinberg,
H~ankinson. N. d.
1I:00-12: o0Our Greatest Educa-
tional Need. w. L StockwelI. superin-
tendent Of public instruction, Fargo. N.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
AZ Prizes Hall.
1e:00-10: 3Q-Why Farmers Do Not
Succeed in killing Sow Thistle. B. H.
Thorlakson, farmer, Hensel, N, ID.
10: Bell :00-The Nurseryman and
the Farmer and Factors in Fruit Grow
ing, =. @. Hilborn, Valley City, IN. ID
1 :00-11. 3O-Why Tree Planters Fail
A. A. De Smidt, Battle Lake, Mimi.
11;30-12 :D0-Value of the Cow and
Poultry in Bad Years, w. II. LanxoD
superintendent Hettinger s~ub-station,
Hettinger, N. ID.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
At Grand Theatre.
1:s0-2:O0-The Business End o.
Farming, G. M. Robinson Coal Harbor
N. ID.
2:00-2:3O-Agricultural Organiza-
tons, T. a, Hoverstad, superintendent
farmers institutes, Fargo, N. d.
2:S0-3: 00-The Farmers Need Of
Practical Instruction in Poultry Rails.
ing, Gust M. Walters, Marion, NJ. ID.
3:00-ReplatiOn or Farming Methods
to the Price OF Lands. "A. Il. Chamber.
lain. development agent, Great North
ern railroad, st. Paul, MINI.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Az Prizes Hall.
:00-How to Prevent Soils
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made in Fargo that should be bought
by the people here. rather than be sent
away for. 1t is an instructive ex-
hibition. in that it will enable the
Fargo people to know and remember
that Fargo has a large number OF
manufacturers who should above all
be patronized at home by the home
people.
Walker Bros. have q large booth
which is filed with once furniture in
etc.
The Trade Journal, a new publica-
tion has a booth near the stairway on
the north side of the hall, and there
are attendants who explain what the
publication expects to do and give out
sample copies of the magazine.
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A Slide IN Prices.

An unusual event takes place at
Al. Il. Moody's beginning tomorrow
Munsing knit undergarments reduced
in price. This has been occasioned
mont to close out a few winter num-
bers and they will 60 quickly at the
prices placarded. See announcement
this issue. -Advt.
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THAT'S A DANDY
SUIT, OLD MAN.

"Where did you get it," asked
Henry eagerly. The satisfied man
with the dandy suit replied: why,
/ had it tailored to order by Ted
Evanson. 1T cost me only $500. You
better let him take your measure.
Whereupon Henry did. He went
straight down to 407 n. r. avenue
and demanded that Ted should make
him a dandy suit too, ut win pay
you to follow his lead. Spring pat
terms are here. -Advt.
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Continued from Page ene.

the booth is a mar at work making
some of the products of the company,
and necessarily he is attracting a good
deal of attention.
On the left is the booth Of Oliver
Denis, the furrier, with a handsome
little doll seated in a swing while
about her are all Of the
highest type Of furs, all made into
garments in this city.
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Best Cough Medicine for Children.

II am very grad to say a few
words in praise of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy writes Mrs. Ida
Dewey, Milwaukee, Wis. II have used
it for years both for my children
and myself and it never fails to re-
lieve and cure a cough or cold. No
family with children should be with
out it as it gives almost immediate
relief in cases of Group" Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is pleasant and
safe to take, which is of great im-
portance when a medicine must be
given to young children. For sale by
all dealers. -Advt.
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WEDNESDAY n

7s30-S:50 ~ Agricultural college
cadet band free concert, DR.. G, s..
Putnam, director Of music, "A. G.
s :30-9: 00-Education Of the Ameri-
can Girl, Minna "A. Stoner, professor
of home economics, agricultural coli
lege.
Observation-Disclosures by Gcv.-elect
T.. B. Hanna.
9:20-President's annual address:
More Farmers and Fewer Hoboes,
Less Waste and More Prosperity. J.
H. Worst, president.
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grom prifting. ]. D. EastEate. farm

From Drifting. ]. II. Eastgate, farm
er, Larimore, N. u.
2:Oe-2: 30-Terminal Grain Mar
kets, Geo. "A. LOTUS, sales agent. Cos
| operative exchange, Minneapolis,
MINI.
CINE on the Farm, r.. M. Dolve, assist
ant professor OF mechanical engineer
ing, N. u. IA. G.
3:00-3:3 0-Mission OF the Agricul-
tural High School, Al. t. Schafer,
agricultural high school, Darlington,
IN. ID.
3:30-4:00-Crop Rotations in the
Red River Valley, o, d. Center, bet