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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
USEFUL SWINE BREED
ENGLISH BERksHiRES THRIVE
UNDER ALL CONDITIONS.
First Imported into United States In
1923 and Have Enjoyed Consider
alton OF Most Thoughtful
Sif Swine Breeders.

ny ID. J. THOMPSON North Dakota
Experiment Station)
Our British cousins gave us most
useful breed of swine In the Berk-
shire. Throughout the United States
they have been tried under all condi-
tons of heat, cold and altitude and
are found thriving. They thrive IN
the corn belt or on the prairie adjoin-
ing the corn belt where small grains
are the means of their sustenance
They were first imported into the
United States in 1923 and have en-
1oyed the consideration Of some Of the
most thoughtful Of swine breeders.
In this respect they have been par
ticularly fortunate. In naming the
fanciers of this breed we see some OF
the most influential OF livestock men
IN the United States and Canada
The color Of the breed Is black with
six white points. That is, the nose,
the tip Of the tail and the four feet
should be white. But the color has
not always been as 1t is today. In
the early days Of the breed they were
rcd. often sandy and sometimes buff
In color, we learn from writings Of
tho times. The red and sandy colors
crop out today and these colors and
t1nts should be guarded against to
prevent the degeneration into the
Berkshire Of old.
Sometimes we hear Of the Berkshire
doing well as a bacon hog. It 10 true
he can be made to produce choice
bacon without q great deal Of trouble
- to selection. for his grazing ability
Is excellent and his long life and ma
i've home was In a good grazing
area
His excellence as q fat or lard hog
cannot be disputed. and In the corn
bolt area OF the United States we find
him making large and most econom,
1cal gains along side of the swine that
have originated in this area. In such
surroundings he proves himself the
active lardy animal that he is known
TO be.
We have often heard him called the
aristocrat Of the swine yards and to
nay the least. his appearance is pleas
ing from a viewpoint Of the one that
likes bright eye, an open face and
IN active, energetic animal.
One Of the Berkshire's early ances-
tors was the small, short compact lit
tie, Chinese hog. that took on fat very
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01

readily, indeed, and matured early;
the other ancestor of importance we
find to be large coarse hog that was
late maturing but more prolific than
the short, blocky Chinese type. DC.
casionally we find the tendency to re.
vert to one or the other of these old
types in the ancestry of the present
day Berkshire. A knowledge, there
fore, Of the parent stock helps and
guides us in the selection Of the type
that combines the better qualities Of
both the ancestors Of the present,
day Berkshire. /,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
Pine Tar and Toe PIcklno.

Every man who has attempted to
raise q lot Of small chickens without
q hen to take charge OF them knows
the great trouble that is likely to de-
velop by toe picking. Among the
ways of lessening trouble from this
cause is the use Of pine tar. One
poultryman claims that the applica-
ton Of a small amount Of pine tar to
the injured legs Of the sufferers acts
like charm. 1t is healing appli-
cation and further serves the purpose
by lettering the cannibals from keep
ing at the picking because Of the bit
ter taste Of the u.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01

More food nutrients can be pro-
duced from an acre with alfalfa than
with any other hay crop at present
in North Dakota. Two tons OF al
falfa hay can on an average be raised
ON an acre, and 1t contains as much
food value as ITO bushels Of oats, and
It will take several acres of oats to
average ITO bushels. A pound of al
falfa hay has nearly the same feeding
value - pound of oats.
This does not mean that 1t can on.
tirely take the place Of oats or other
grain feeds. With horses It can 70
place oats to considerable extent,
depending on the other food fed. and
the work being done. The alfAlfa COM
bines especially we'll with corn; caro-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
NEW WAGON JACK IS HANDY.
Handle May Be Adjusted 70 Different
HsI9hts BY Removing eolt-How
Il 10 Operated,

In describing wagon jack, invent
ed by himself, "A. w. Yale in Nebraska
Farm Journal, says: !
The base is 2 by 4 q foot long. The
sides are I by IS three feet long. The
handle is about three and one-half
feet long and may be adjusted to DIFF
ferent heights by removing the loose
bolt and lowering or raising 1t. "A
three-eighths-inch rod is hinged to the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
MAKING PROFIT FROM SWINE
Interesting Experiments Conducted by
/ North Dakota Station Show HOG
Will Make Good Returns.

Does 1t pay to raise hogs? The
problem stands something like this:
"a good SOW is worth twenty to twenty.
I'VE dollars, and tho average acre OF
land in the state Is worth about
twenty-five dollars, or the value Of a
good SOW. 1t Is seldom that the acre
when sown to grain will produce
twenty dollars in product. and 1t costs
seven dollars In labor and machinery
70 get II.
In the pork production contest,
conducted by the better farming sec.
ton OF the North Dakota experiment
station, the value OF the average litter
Z Of the "a winners was $105.24. When
the cost Of feed (@46.17) and labor Is
taken out, the profit Is at least three
TO four times what 1t would be from
the acre OF land. even with q bumper
crop.
II The returns from the hogs are more
certain, too. than from the grain crop.
Hog cholera Is the only serious thing
I that IL likely to attack the hogs, ana
BY following out the suggestions made
81 the Farmers Institute Monthly, is-
1ued by the North. Dakota experi.
ment station, on hog cholera. the dan.
ger from It can be practically elm
mated.
II has been found from experiments
q the experiment stations, and trials
by farmers that the hog makes the
best gains from corn when allowed to
help himself In the field. This cuts
out q good deal Of labor. 1t has the
further. advantage Of leaving the field
IN the best possible condition for next
!: years crop. Now is the time to plan
, on hogging down the corn.
The hog is a mighty good kind d
ytock to keep on the land.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
MARTIN ELEVATOR BURNED;
HEAVY LOSS OF GRAIN.

Martin, N. D., Oct. The village
was aroused by a fire alarm to learn
that the Jos. Moellendorf elevator was
burning. The fire started in an ad-
joining warehouse and had gained such
head way when discovered that it was
beyond control. There was between
5000 and 5000 bushels of grain in the
elevator at the time, over 5000 Of it
being wheat. Though Mr.. Moellen-
dorf carried insurance he sustained
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
RAISED on 3 ACRES
f1sI OF 1Roovclke 12L01

needs to be used not to feed too much
alfalfa hay to horses, as 1t Is q con.
centrated feed.
With dairy cattle alfalfa can large
ly replace oats or bran. Trials at the
Illinois experiment station have
brought out the superiority Of alfalfa
hay over other kinds Of hay in milk
production. In several of the western
states brood sows have been wintered
on alfalfa hay. The addition of some
grain feed would have improved the
ration.
Alfalfa hay can be fed to sheep with
very good results. This means that
alfalfa hay has both q high feeding
value and that It can DO fed to al
kinds of stock.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01

quite heavy loss, as the day before
the fire was one of the heaviest grain
days of the season and that days re-
ceipts was not covered It was fortu-
nate for the town that the wind was
from the south. Had it been from
the north probably the business section
of Martin would have been wiped out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
Better Than None.

The twohanded manure spreader y
] lot better than nS6e.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
Wagon Jack With New Wrinkle.

handle and at its other end forms :
T TO catch in the notches and hold the
handle ct any height desired. When
the handle 10 pressed down the T slips
down and catches securely wherever
the handle stops. To release It, preas
down on the handle and lift the rod.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01

writes A. B. Phillips Of Holt county,
Neb.. in Nebraska Farm Journal. Let
rod pass through second clevis at
q which should be 80 placed that the
lower end Of rod will come just above
the corner of share. find this much
handler on walking pillow than a
chain
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01
FLOWING IN A STALK FIELD
Piece Of one-Haif-Ineh Rod, Long
! Enough to Make Hook, Handler
on Walking Pillow Than Chain.

Take q piece OF one-halfinch rod
long enough to make hook to reach
from front clevis to pillow share.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-01

Herman Gordon, formerly Of Gordon
Bros, now Of the Plymouth cIothins
House, cordially invites HE old
friends 20 call. Opera Houss Block.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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On Thursday afternoon, Mrs II. 3 Kirmse very pleasantly entertained a few friends at her tomc at the foot of 5th avenue. The entire house was most tasteful!y decorated with Christmas greens. A beautiful tree stood in the middle of the dining room, on the bougAs of which were letters for the guests and at che foot of the tree were gifts for each che. A luncheon Cf cake, fruit punch and other goodies was served at four o'clock. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. A. M. Rousseau aud Mrs. L. s. Kel- fer. Mir. James Cook dropped in for a friendly call ana remained for luncheon. The invited guests were Miss Henrietta Rousseau, Vivian Tal bot, Marian Ganty, Harriet Towne, Prosper Ganty, Albert Towne' Francis Van de Wall, Willard Hil- lery, Jack Kirmse and Daniel Kirm- SC. The little onss enjoyed games and spent many happy minutes with a Set of building toys. Music was also a feature of Jhs afternoons en- :oyment.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The Pullen House was ablaZe with light, and the inside of that popu- lar hotel fulfilled the promise Of cheer that the bright outside gave 10 the many guests who congregated within the dining room and Darlo:s 10 enjoy the holiday cheer. Out side of the regular guests there were many from the town. The room were tastefully deched with stream CTS of red and green and other brilliant colors; tEe lights were softened with pretty shades Of the color plan, a big bunch of mistle- toe hung from the ceiling near the entrance to the dining room; the tables were gay with holly and othe holiday decorations and the whole affair was filled with tho Christmas spirit of good will and good cheer. Among the guests from the town were MT and Mrs. Herman Miller Miss Mary Patterson, MT. and Mrs. Willard R. Hillery Mr. stanley Evans, MT. and Mrs. Ohrner, MT. w. F. Fisher, Mrs. L. s. Keller, MT Donald A. Muirhead, Wallace Ohrner, Willard Hillery and others Some of the guests remained for q small dance, others went to the A. B. Christmas tree and a few spent some time with cards. The new Edison was played throughout the dinner hour.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

It is an old and time honored GUS tom for the w. P. A club to give masque ball at this season and everyone who loves the gentle Hart Of dancing should go and take an active part in the jollity. This club is one of the many good things the w. P. and Y. R. has establish ed in the town of Skagway and is maintained by the railway officials, employees and few Of the town s people. The entertainments given from time to time by tAe club go to the general upkeeD of this very necessary institution, and now is the time to help a good cause and have a full evening of pleasure. Be sure to attend.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The hotels and restaurants as well as the homes in Skagway kept Christmas in a befitting manner Many of the residents took their friends and families to the Pack Train restaurant or to the hotels, where a dinner of the best could be had for a small sum and the house " ife could sit down in peace and serenity with the rest and enjoy a fine dinner without the trouble of cooking for several days prior to tn holiday.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Few persons think of Iowa as a state where there IS great interest in shipping matters, yet at Keokuk they have just built a dry dock 46S feet long, 15O feet wide, and 56 feet deep-the largest inland dry dock in the worlG. There the steamboats of the Ohio and the Mis- sissippi can have any repairing they may need. The company that built the great Keokuk dsm, which furn- ishes approximately 100000 horse power, built the dry dock, and has ceded it to the United States gov ernment in return for the dam con cession.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
State of Ohio, City or Toledo,
Lucas County.

SS.
 Lucas County.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F.. J Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for earh and every case ol Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subScrlD' ed in my presence, this 9th day ol December, A. D. 1886.
 4. w. GLEASON, (Seal.) Notary PuDEc Halls Catarl.i Cure is taken inter naily, and arls directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists. Price 75c pei bottle.
 rake Halls Family Pills for con 5tipauon.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mrs. Marguerite Webster, Mrs. T. E. Rickard, Mir. Louis Ender and MT. John Olsen were Christmas din- her guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank Webster. The Webster home was prettily decorated in Christmas streamers of red and green. Holly, mistletoe and beautiful carnations were also in evidence. A handsome tree with gifts for each and all added much to the pleasure of the happy occasion.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
DISCRIMINATING LADIES.
HnJox Using HerpicIde on Account of
 It's DlstinctiVeness.

The ladies who have used Newbro's g Herplclde speak of it in the highest terms, for its quick effect in cleansing the scalp of dandruff and also for Its ex. T. cellence as a general hair-dressing. U makes the scalp feel fresh and 1t ai!ays that itching which dandruff will cause Newbro's Herpicide effectively cures dandruff. as it destroys the germ that causes it. The same germ causes hair to fall out. and later badness; in Killing Il' Rerpicide stops falling hair and prevents badness. It is also an ideal halr dress Ing. for 1t lends an aristocratc char'I ,I the hair that is quite distinctive. 7oIu 7 by leading druggists. Send lVc. m stamps To- samnIe to The Herpicide Co.,, De- troit. Mich.
 One dollar nottIes guuraaceed.
 At all drug Etorss.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mir. and Mrs. Weldon W. Warren and MT. and Mrs. Fred Fickardt en- tertained jointly at Christmas din Ter at the home of the former. Tn house and table decorations were of holly and mistletoe. Those pres ent were Mir. and Mrs. Weldon w. Warren, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Pick ardt, Mir. George Magee, Gould Flick ardt, Georgia FickarGt and Mar garet Jane Fickardt.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Miss Nada Putaam, Miss Edna Evans, Miss Priscilla Putnam, MT Harry Ask, Mir. Jack Huntley, MT Bert Mckenzie, and MT victor Sparks adjourned to the home of Miss Martha Friedenthal after the A. B. Christmas tree and enjoyed an evening with music and games Miss Friedenthal served q delicious supper.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The Golden North cafe was gor- geous in streame1s of rcd and green with flowers, holly with punches of mistletoe. The menu cards were tied with red and green, and a spray of mistletoe was daintil tied to each card. A very pretty tree was one of the decorative at fractions. The nels Edison furnish ed music for this grand occasion.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
WAR IS OVER

The war against coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis, etc, is practically oyer when "PUROLA White Pine Expectcrant is used for their relief. Satisfaction guaranteed Or your money refunded. Price 25c and soc per bottle. Specify "PUR- oLA!" Sold bE Keller Bros. Drug
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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MT. and Mrs. F. J. weber enter tained Mrs. Elizabeth Blanchard, MT and Mrs. w. C.. Blanchard, Fred Blanchard and Kenneth Blanchard at dinner on Christmas. The house and table were beautifully decked in holly and mistletoe.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mir. and Mrs. G. G. Miller enter tained on Christmas for MT. and Mrs. F. J. Van de Wall, Mrs. II. D, Kirmse, MT. Hugh P. Gallagher, MT Lleon Ask, Jack Kirmse, Francis van de Wall and Daniel Kirmse. The house and table were decorated in Christmas greens, holly and mistletoe.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The dance give1 at A. B. hall on Monday night to celebrate the passing of the short days was fairly well attended and a most enjoyable time was passed by those present.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

sxS1s utSLJNtsgtSSSSG3sN3a3Gx t&s1It3UIS1I1k1SII MT. and Mrs. c. s. Chinnery of Whitehorse are in Skagway enroute to Boston, Massachusetts, where the are called by telegram on. account of che serious illness of Mir. Chinnerey' iuother.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The Pack Train restaurant served an excellent dinner and the de corations were in the Christmas col ors-red and greea-with mfstletoe and holly. Many of the towns people gathered there for a feast of Christmas Yiands.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

When using gGSolene to remove spots. we usually find the spot dis appears but yellow ring remains. This can be avoided by adding a little salt to the gasolene before using it.-The DelineGtOr
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The Reverend Father P. H. Tur- nell. Miss Priscilla Putnam, Miss Nada Putnam and Mr. w. H. Putna1 were guests of the Golden North cafe on Christmas.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

MT. William Hil. of Dawson is ia town waiting for biS brother who $ chief engineer cn the Princess May, when he will go south to spend the winter in victoria and vancouver. While in town MT. Hill is visiting witt Mrs. Louisa Brockway and her son MT. charlie PTockway.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

MT. and Mrs. A. c. Blanchard, A. c. junior and Gordon Blanchard were Christmas guests Of MT. and Mrs. P. H. Ganty. The Ganty home was gay and cheerful with its streamers of red and green, Nwreaths Of holly and punches of mistletoe.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The Christmas entertainment at Inc Methodist church was well at tended and a fine program was Ten- tered by the children and others of the church.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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The White Pass Athletic club will give a big Bal Masque on New Years eve and many prizes wil be awarded, a detailed account of which will be given at a later date. Be sure and attend. and go In a costume to ensure winning a prize.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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Mr. and Mrs. James R. Rock were &osts at a Christmas dinner for MT. and Mrs. J. McBrien, Mrs. Rose Jenkins, MT. and Mrs. Walter NC Brien and Rena McBrien. The de- corations were beautiful carnations and holly.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mrs. E. J. shaw and MT. V. I, Hahn enjoyed Christmas dinner with MT. and Mrs. Norman E. Black. The rooms and table were decorated in chrysanthemums, holly and mistle- tee.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

AFr. J. w. Pritchett and Mr. w. c. Wright were Christmas dinner guests oC Mrs. Rose Mckay at the Rcd Cross hopital.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

MT and Mrs. James Kennedy and their daughter Frances, were guests of MT. w. B. Batson at the Golden North cafe for Christmas dinner.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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MT. and Mrs. George Mowl, MT. and Mrs. Albert Reinert, MT. and Mrs. J. N. Tanner, and MT. and Mrs, Frank SuffecooI were among the dinner guests of the Golden North cafe on Christmas.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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Captain Spraguo and his lfttle daughter Louise, arrved in Skagway On the steame. Peterson from Haines, and were luncheon guests Of the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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D. L. s. Keller returned home rom Haines on Sunday and will be in town for q time. He will go soon to Whitehorse, as he has been called to that place.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mrs. Bert Uowl'shell who has for
 Ile n.st two months been visiting
 with friends and relatives in Chicago. arrived hume to Juneau on Saturday.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mr and Mrs. J. N. Hanson and family Of Clifton, were Christmas dinner guests of MT. and Mrs. John Alden.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

NIr. II. B.. .LeFevro camo up from Juneau and yisitel with his mother Mrs. E. c. LeFevfe while the steam CT was in port
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

The family of tho Reverend L. H. Pedersen were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Zinkan at the Golden North on Christm2s for dinner.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mir. and Mrs. Herman Miller were evening guests at bridge of Mir. and Mrs. F. F. w. Lowle on Christmas night.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mir and Mrs. Guy c. Sipprelle din ed with Mir. and Mrs. Frank N. Feero and Mrs. N J. Black on Christmas day.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Nr. and Mrs. Roger o. Bryant ' i'll make their home in Haines. They left on the Georgia for that place on Sunday last.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

AIr. F. Teller v&s an arrival on the City of seattle from vancouver i.nd will fill a position in the auditors office of the ". P. & Y. R.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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Mrs. F. Y. McBr'en accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Rose Jenkins' returned on the Cisy of Seattle from 8 visit with relatives and friends in Portland and SC@ttle.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Father P. H. TurEell who went to Fort w. H. Seward to hold services on Sunday last returned on Monday,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
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Miss Mary Patterson was a dinner guest of Miss Agnes C.. lIorfat at the Pullcn House on Fri day.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Twelve o'clock mass was celebra-
 cd at the Catholic church on Christ mas eve.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Mr. Fred Storey is home from Bennett to enjoy his holiday with his family.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
WEEK IN SOCIETY

.E..-.E.1. e..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-26

J. N. Hosier, 1894-96.
S. L. Culmer, 1862.
F. P. Sigler, 1898.
D. S. Main, 189899.
E. B. Heaton, 1899-1900.
J. w. Caldwell, 10000.
NJ. H. Rambo, 1901-02.
r. J. Tenant, 1902-05.
J. G.. Olsen, 1SO5-06.
A. E. Flickinger, 1906-0S.
j. E. Nicoll, 10000.
M. T. Butterfield, 1909-11.
John Branson, 1911-Dec. 1912.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-26

beautiful art glass window the Ep-
worth League has presented the
church with fine piano.
The Junior League was organized
in September, 1918, with Mrs. Keast