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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
MISHAPS FROM COLD.

Fargo, Feb. 10.-The frozen body
of Martin Hendrickson, who left his
home in ulin township, Clay conuty,
on Monday morning, Jan. 26, was
found Saturday afternoon partly hid
den under a straw stack, where he
had evidently crawled in an effort to
save himself. The body was taken
to Ulen and the inquest held there.
Hendrickson, with friend, was
said by his sister to have been drink
ing heavily Sunday night, and about
o'clock Monday morning he left
the house without coat, cap or nit
tens. A large party Of men took
part in the search for him, and the
whole vicinity was secured before he
was found.
Family Lost in Storm.
Milton, Feb. 1O.-Lost in a snow
storm with the temperature 27 de-
grees below zero, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Liebersbach and children drove seven
hours before they came to farm
house and we're afforded protection.
The parents had suffered portions of
their clothing to protect their chill
dren, and both were severely frozen.
Hands Badly Frozen.
Valley City, Feb. 1O.-Nels Peter
son, a farm laborer working for B.
Grotberg on the latter's farm, while
on the road home Saturday evening
fell from the wagon and before an
other team came along and discover
ed his plight his hands we're badly
frozen. He was taken to the River
side hospital and unless blood pois-
on develops the attending physician
stated the hands would be saved.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
INTERSTATE GRAIN GRADES.

Washington, Feb. A. Senator
Gronna reported to the senate from
the senate agricultural committee
with a strongly favorable recommen-
dation, bill providing for the in
spection and grading of grain enter
ing into interstate commerce and Sc
curing uniformity in all standards
and classiications Of grain.
The bill effectually hereafter pre-
vents the terminal elevator people
raising grades or docking grain to
the detriment Of American trade
abroad.
This is the McCumber bill, and is
now in a fair way to be enacted into
law.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
STATE Meeting OF
co. COMMISSIONERS
Good Roads Discussion Occupies First
SeSsiOn-Other Attractions.

Devils Lake, Feb. 10.-Gov. L. B.
Hanna is in Devils Lake today to at
tend the opening session of the North
Dakota County Commissioners asso-
citation, and this afternoon he will
address that body. The governor
will speak on Immigration" and
will tell of the results of immigration
in this state.
The County Commissioners asso-
citation opened three day session
. this morning, which was given over
to a general discussion of good roads.
A. A. Martin, one of the commits
sioners for Rolette county, gave an
interesting address on good roads.
He told how over eighty-fve miles of
dirt roads had been graded and i'm
proved in his district at cost of
slightly over $85 per mile. Follow
ing Mr.. Martins address, the commits
sioners engaged in a general disclus-
sion Of the improvement and care of
roads.
An army of workmen have trans
formed the armory into fine exhi-
bition hall where the merchants of
Devils Lake have arranged booths
in connection with the display of
grains, grasses, garden produce, edu-
cational exhibits and scores of other
features of interest to the people Of
this section of the state in particular.
There is also an exhibition of poul-
try.
Dogs from all of the seven counties
of the Lake region are entered in the
bench show, which is proving a great
drawing card.
The cattle exhibit is one of excep-
tional merit, having been arranged
as result of the efforts of w. A.
Cooper. A large auto garage is filled
with various types of cattle. With
experts here, addresses will be deliv-
cred on practical raising, using the
various types to demonstrate.
The ladies of Devils Lake have TAX
en- great interest in the fair, and no
small section is devoted tetheir work.
A special booth has been engaged by
the ssuffragettes where refreshments
will be served. and a rest room pro-
vlded, as we'll as place furnished to
disseminate literature. The Mothers
club Of Devils Lake also has booth
where the work Of this organization
will be shown.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
BOTH FACTIONS
ENGAGE SAME HALL.

Grand Forks, Feb. Lively times
are expected here Saturday when the
cohorts of the bull moose and the
progressive republicans arrive in the
city for their meeting. Both organ
izations have the same hall for the
same hour, and neither wishes to
change its date. 1t has been suggest
ed that the organizations meet in a
joint session., but this, according to
the statement of the leaders Of the
two parties, cannot be done.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12

Miss Belle Wyatt Willard, daugh-
ter of Colonel Joseph E. Willard, who
is to become the bride of Kermit
Roosevelt son Of the ex-president, is
to be presented at the court of St.
James during the present month. The
wedding Of the daughter Of the Ameri-
can ambassador to Spain and the son
of the ex-president will attract wide
attention throughout the country, and
especially in Virginia, the home of
Miss Willard.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
COST OF 1918 BETTER
FARMING" WORK
State Association Pays Bulk of EN-.
penses-Benefits Certain.

According to Thomas Cooper of
the Better Farming association, s62,-
529.94 were spent during 1914 in
the various counties of the state pro-
noting the work of better farming
and interesting the farmers in mod
ern work of agriculture. OF the
above amount, $39,343 was paid by
private subscription and $22,7OS.72
by counties, as follows:
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
WILL BE SECRETARY
AT STATE PEN.

Jack Murphy of Fargo has been
appointed to the position of secretary
to Frank S. Talcott, warden of the
state penitentiary. Mr.. Murphy will
take up his duties as secretary the
first of March, when the resignation
of Herbert Getchell, the present Sec
retary, becomes effective. Mr.. Muir
ply has been with More Bros. Imple-
ment company.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
Circulation Padded.

In regard to the suit filed Mr.. Guild
states that he examined the circula-
ton lists, as did some circulation ex-
perts at that time, but it was impos-
sible to discover what afterwards be-
came plain, viz, that large number
of names thereon were of persons
who entirely repudiate their subscrip-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12

Photos by American Press Association.
To Miss Constance B. Bennett. who
is but nineteen, belongs the medal
for accomplishing the most daring
feat ever attempted by woman. With
a parachute, which fortunately open
ed at the proper moment, she jumped
from the Williamsburg bridge, New
York, to the icy waters Of the East
river, $50 feet below. Rodman Law,
who has SO frequently taken his life
in his own hands, made the jump also.
Miss BennettsWas unable to swim,
but was picked up out Of the water
by tugboat. In this remarkable pic.
ture is shown the daring girl midway
between the bridge and water.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12
FIRES At FOUR TOWNS.
Large Auto Garage Loss at Fargo.
Other Losses.

Fargo, Feb. 9.-Fire which start
ed in the paint room on the second
floor of the Wheelock Auto Co. gar
age, did $4,000 damage to cars and
building before being brought under
control, according to estimates made
Saturday night. The blaze started
in the paint room on the second floor
and before it was noticed it had
gained such a headway that for a
time it looked as if the entire build
ing were doomed. 1t is believed
spontaneous combustion started the
fire.
z Cars in Building.
!. The Wheelock garage is one of the
largest establishments of the kind in
the city and about 35 cars were in
the building when the fire started.
twenty-five of these were on the first
floor and ten on the second floor.
Only a few of those on the first floor
could be gotten out, and those on the
second floor are total loss.
Underwood Has a Blaze.
Bismarck, Feb. Fire starting
this morning at 8 o'clock in the meat
market at Underwood, caused a DAM
age Of $4,000, burning three small
buildings and contents. There was
very little insurance.
The destroyed buildings: Schweig-
er's meat market; H. E. Weiss, gen.
eral store; European hotel; Crooney
pool hall; Saylor real estate; Ladd
general store, and Edgar pool hall.
Napoleon Has Fire Loss.
Napoleon, Feb. Fire which
started in the Office of the Washburn-
Merrick Lumber Co., destroyed the
yards and machinery and warehouse
of that company, and was communi-
Gated to two barns and several out
buildings
The home fire lighting apparatus
was augmented by the Wishek de-
partment which was sent over by a
Especial train. At II o'clock it was
stated that the fire was under control
unless wind arose, which seemed
probable.
The loss at present is estimated at.
100000, the lumber company hav-
ing just unloaded new stock and the
machine shed being we'll filed.
Fire at White Earth.
White Earth, Feb. "A large Sec
ton of this city was burned early this
morning in fire thought to have
started in dance hall. A strong
wind was blowing and the flames
swept down the street beyond control
and before the fire fighters could
gain control property loss of nearly
$4,000 had been effected and big
share of the business section of the
town badly damaged.
The Wilson building suffered loss
Of $1,000 with no insurance.; Adams
hardware store a loss of $4,000, half
insured; Shepard building $4,000
with $4,000 insurance; the postoffice
burned with loss of about $500, and
no insurance; Pete Nelson lost about
$500 worth of personal property in
the postofflce, and the Odd Fellows
lodge which had rooms in the Shep-
ard building lost about $3.50. Part
of the mail was saved from the post
Office, but the Powers Lake mail
was consumed before the fire fighters
could get it all out.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-02-12

It is believed that the farmers of
the state have already largely bene-
fitted by the work of the association
and that the benefits have only just
commenced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

to see a group of women setting In a
pretty room in a schoohouse. discussing
school matters, and it is the very best
assurance of the schools success.
The West Blocton ladies are now plan
ming to add sand tables. new blackboards,
a furnace and to improve the yards. They
have planned a shower. to get table COW
ers, runners. sofa pillows, and more pic
lures for the clubroom. The merchants
of the town have been most generous in
helping the school in many ways. Ono
OF the entertainments given by the So
ciety was an extravaganza advertising
business houses and brands of foods sold
by the local merchants. They have given
one or two plays, a Halloween froiic, u
dinner. and other affairs. They make a
point of giving value received in every
thing they present.
Blocton is the center of enc of the Ala
bama Teachers Reading Circle groups to
which all public school teachers of Bibb
county belong. The Bibb county board of
education is making this a requirement
this year believing that professional
study should be continued.
About 80 teachers belong to the Bloc
ton district and they meet at the Bloc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
Nv FLORA MILNER HARRISON

alton were solicited. Several evening
meetings were held at the parks, where
amusements were provided for both
parents and children. New games were
taught the children and the prospective
school year was made the cenetr of
interest in tlrese outdoor assemblies.
1t was a highly successful attempt to
unite a whole town in one common
cause. It came about in a way which
in-itself was a charming compliment
to the school, for it was the express
sion of the interest of several ladies'
who may be called sponsors for the
school and who have shown them selves
to be devoted to its welfare. The school
could have no greater asset than this,
for 1t means that whatever advanta ges
or disadvantages there might be. what
ever else affects the school. Ii has the
support OF a group of capable, gracious
women who are entirely In sympathy
with its activities. Not even a strong
teaching force and q we'll equipped
building could be of greater import
ance to a school than this factor, for
greater benefit could be realized in a
school lacking some of these advan-
tages vet having the influence of such
patroresses as these than in one having
every classroom advantage and lack
ing the cooperation and good will that
is promoted through this channel The
school that has this advantage and has
friends like these can almost afford
to lack the best of things in other
ways. for it has the one asset that is
most important. II 1t has everything
else in its favor and is without the
friendship of its patrons, it Is serious
~ handicapped.
The ladies of Blocton have proved
their friendship for the school. Another
enterprise of theirs, begun during the
summer, was the organization of Il
sewing cluS among the older school
girls. Some beautiful work was done
by the girls, and the club afforded
them pleasure In a social way, for they
enjoyed the summer afternoons they
spent together. Their work was one
of the attractive displays in a school
fair given early in December. This
was quite an elaborate affair and rep
Presented much time and thought The
girls needle work was beautiful dis
play and several woven baskets and
other raffia work shared honors with
the sewing.
| Cakes and candy were made for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

/ ton sehoolhouse once each month on
Saturday morning. They are now
studying ParlSers History of Education
and the conferences in these monthly
meetings are based on this book.
Efficient teachers, good buildings,
equipment. the best of school improve
ments associations, all are contribut-
ing to the success of the Blocton and
West Blocton schools. The teachers
good work Is all the better for the
help they have from the mothers After
ALL II Is not how large or how small
a school is, how much or how great or
how limited its opportunities are. The
thing that really counts is the spirit
it has and the influence II sheds; and
the patrons can do a great deal toward
creating this spirit. In the case OF
these two schools, the ladies Of the
Improvement association and the
teachers in the school are doing even
more for the school than they. them
selves, realize. II is only when n
stranger goes In and sees the work
they have done and are doing that
the extent of their efforts and devotion
is realized and their accomplishments
are appreciated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

Z Blocton is one OF the largest and oldest
mining towns in the coal fields of Ala
bama. 1t is in ,Bibb county, on the Louis
VILE and Nashville Mineral. The mines
were opened in the early SOS, and there
are now several openings in operation.
The first school-at Blootoni was taught
: about 30 years ago in an old fraternal
hall. Later small schoolhouse was
built and when it burned down the pres
ent building was erected.
Blocton Schools
In the Blocton school there seems lit
tie more to be desired. The school build
ing is a very large, two-story frame house
set on a hill On the first floor there
lare four recitation rooms, halls. porches
Nnd a music room. Upstairs is the audi
torium and one class room. The reci-
tation rooms are furnished with modern,
single, patent desks, teacher desks and
chairs; good blackboards, new window
shades, book cases and small book eabi-
nets. Pictures, window boxes and potted
plants add to the attractiveness of the
rooms. The auditorium is quite large,
and has been the scene of some excel
lent plays and other entertainments. A
new drop curtain was secured durins
the summer. This was one of a numbet
of improvements made in vacation. The
exterior of the building was repanteG
sanitary drinking fountains and a hot
air furnace were installed, and the
grounds were inclosed with neat wire
fence. They have been graded and ter
raced, and will be sodded this year. There
IS plenty of. space for games of all kinds,
. and baseball and other games are pop
ular.
Beside material Improvements comnlet-
ed during the holidays, other prepara-
tions were made for the new school year.
Through Mr.. Daniel Harmon, principal OF
the school, Mrs. Harmon and others. an
especial effort was made to create mos.
cordial spirit toward the school,
All the patrons We're visited during
the month preceding the opening of
school and their interest and cooper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

fair and were sold, the proceeds being
used for the school This fair was
under the auspices of the School I'm
proVement association. an organlza-
ton composed of the ladies already
mentioned 1t is unnecessary to say
that the association is active as its
work speaks for itself. but there !. 5
one feature worthy of special comment.
This is the way in which the work of
the association is divided. Doubtless
similar plan is followed in some as
sociations, but to many il has not been
suggested. In Biocton each officer Is
responsible for one activity Mrs "
r. Ray is president. with the usual
duties connected with that office. Mrs
Nathan Smith. first vice president, has
charge of all suppers given by the
association. She may select her com
mittees. make necessary arrangements
and plan FOR variety. Mrs. James Stew
art second vice president. has the well
fare department and is at liberty to ask
for assistance from the association.
Mrs. a. w Trigg, third vice president,
is In charge of the social life of the
association. Mrs. B. NJ. Huey, fourth
vice president, is at the head of the
committee on school grounds Mrs. C.
r. Melvin, treasurer. is patroness Sof
the girls sewing club. and Miss Eiiz-
abeth Mays, secretary, is one of the
teachers and helps in supervising the
playground. Mrs. Daniel Harmon and
Mrs. M. c. Thomas are two other
ladies who are in close touch with the
school and are most generous in aid
ing in its every enterprise. The i'm
provement association has recently
bought piano for the auditorium, $40
worth of new books for the library
and new window shades.
1t rs indeed fortunate for the Blocton
school that, combined with this sup
port from without, everything from
within is perfectly regulated; and cap
able teachers and adequate building
are added to friends among the pat
rons. Mr.. Harmon, principal of the
Blocton school, teaches the high school
classes. The room is comfortably seat
ed with the new style adjustable desks
and chairs. The work in this depart
ment is conducted with remarkable
ease and the children are exception
ally we'll poised IN their reciting
Indeed this seems to be characteristic
of the entire school. In the grade rooms
there is no evidence of nervous strain,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
Patrolmen Are Too Noisy

Prom the Pfttsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
To numerous illustrations that the lot
Of the policeman is a most unhappy one.
the Woman's club of Maiden. Mass, now
adds another. and II Is OF an unusual
nature.
In a petition to the chief of police.
whose name is Foley, the members OF
this club urge that the policemen OF
their city be required u wear rubber
soled shoes. alleging that as conditions
are at present, these minions of the law
make so much noise IN walking tho
streets between midnight and sunrise that
the petitioners cannot sleep.
Furthermore, it is alleged. that the
noise is so loud that 1t warns burglars
and other nocturnal miscreants, and
gives them ample opportunity to get
away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
Cheap

Cheap
From the Louisville Herald.
Yes. my dear fellow, every man has
his price
"oh. indeedl And what do you think
IL mine?r
"Oh, you Just give yourself a way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
TOUCHING TT WITH HAL

Gee, Hal," whispered Jack pres- ently, doesn't it seem funny not to have any bait on your hook? Just think of fish grabbing at that metal spoon and thinking he's going to get ~"
 But Jack never finished that sen tence. Instead, with a wild, desper- ate yank on his line, he scrambled to his feet, almost upsetting the boat.
 i've got him! I've got him." he yelled, pulling in furiously on the line. To tell the truth, little Jack was excited, very much excited.
 And he's a whopper. tool" added Jack.
 Easy there, Jack, easyi" cautioned Hal. Better not pull so fast or you H."
 But his advice was too late. For just at that moment, way back In the wake of the boat, came a splash or the surface, flash of silver and poor Jack looked as though he would cry right then and there. MT. Trout had made good his escape!
 Poor little Jack! He was so mad at himself he could scarcely speak And he vowed that if he had another strike he wouldn't lose his head an6 pull in too fast. and in such jerky fashion!
 But more bad luck was in store fol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
Fearless Riders
m ERHAPS you mount your hobby
 horse and, rocking swiftly, try to

' imagine yourself on the back of a fleet steed madly galloping away faster than any other horse has ever run before
 Or, maybe you own a real live pony and believe, when he lays back his ears and makes his little feet fairly twinkle as he trots. that you are skim ming along almost on wings.
 But should you once see little Indian boys and girls ride-out on any of the big reservations where Uncle Sam has placed them-you would promptly realize that they really know what it is to ride a horse. Indeed. they are as much at home on the back of a tough wiry. swift little cayuse Cor In- dian Pony) as you are in the big rock ing chair in the library.
 The Indians you know, but rarely put either saddle or. bridle on their horses; and an Indian boy of ten thinks nothing of rushing up to horse that is grazing on the fresh, sweet grass. grabbing him by the mane and springing up on his back. Then. with a clap of his sharp little heels on the horses sides. they are off like the wind over the rolling prairie.
 And often you will see as many as four little Indian children on the back of a single horse. In front is Big Brother and then. holding on to him. come Sister and. maybe, the baby or the family; and then the next oldest boy to help hold her on. They ride without a saddle and it is really amaz- ing how they can stick on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
Children all love Johnny.
 And hunt him far and near. For he comes to see them
 In spring-time every year.

''Hit--hit him with--with an oar. Jack.' he managed to cry out.
 And Jack. though a little terrified at the size of the fish. clutched the oar up close to the handle and lunged viciously at the fioundering trout. Now he would succeed in hitting him. and now he would miss him.
 But after a while he caught him a stunning blow just below the gills and Mir. Trout lay still.
 And then Hall discovered that there was a big pool of blood in the bottom of the boat-so viciously had little Jack tried to hit and kill the game fish.
 Both boys seized the oars and pulled for dear life, and even when quite a distance from camp they began shout ing the good news to MT. Hamilton and Goldie, who had come running to the side of the lake. They were so proud of their catch they could scarce y beach the boat.
 And when Mir Hamilton lifted 1t out and "hefted" it. he declared it weighed every bit of fifteen pounds and Goldie was inclined to think it weighed even more. It sure was a whopper!
 "Who caught it?" asked Goldie.
 "Hal did" answered Jack prompt ly. without even shade of disappoint- ment in his voice.
 No" declared Hal stoutly. NO. Both of us caught it. I happened to have hold of the line-but - but I could never have landed him if Jack hadn't managed the boat the way he did. Both of us caught him!"
 And surely there was glory enough for all