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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

A. en- nm Waists that would reg
nv pA .Wu"u larly be priced from
$3.50 to s2.0O-twenty dozen Of them. OF
wolfe, crepe and lawns. made in many
high and low neck styles with short
and long sleeves; set-in, mandarin and
kimono designs, attractively trimmed
with lace and embroidery.
Az Sn -Regular $500 and $500
crepes of all the new and desirable
STYLES. trimmed with embroidery, vaien-
ciennes, cluny and Irish laces. Both
high and low neck styles. with sleeves
Of the set-in and drop type. long or
short.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Special in
Iewelrv Department.

Attractive New Maline Collars,
with white stone mountings in an
artistic setting. with clasp. They
have sold for double this price
Special price, $500 each.
Main floor Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

Last Three Days of the
Innovation Wardrobe Trunk Sale
Today, Wednesday and Thursday will be
your last and only chance to secure these
finest and world=famous trunks at
THE SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES OF
$500, $3.50, S42 so
Regularly $a5.oo $500 $500
This temporary suspension Of regular prices is made posi-
BILE only through the manufacturers consent and the regu-
marking will again be iii force Friday morning. that
who wish obtain positively the finest most durable
venent satisfactory wardrobe trunk made
prices, will have act before that time.
GsusdAo G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Special IN
All-over Shadow Laces.

Aover Shadow Laces inches wide hand
designs that will fashion waists and
gowns elegance and refinement The colors white
cream and almond. most exceptional value
!. Special price, $500 yard.
vain ,.r !. Regularly $500 and $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Specials in
Fine Wooden Dress Fabrics.

l he popularity of these ma
terials, together with the low
prices. establishes values the equal
OF which is hard to find.
All-wool Wolfe. in blue, tan and two
shades of brown. offered at less than
half regular price
38c yard.
Black Wooden Dress Voile fine French
weave. A inches wide.
soc yard. Regularly Sr.5o.
Second floor G St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Sale of Coffee.

anniversary Coffee is blended for us
expressly for the anniversary sale. and
we are as proud Of Its quality as we are
of the event it commentaries.
Special price, 2oc pound.
Regular 35c value.
Fifth floor. Tenth ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Specials in
French China Plates.

A manufacturers sample line of French
China Plates. odd designs, in choice
line of decorations, border, spray and
conventional effects: sIs-inch size.
18c each, 3 for SOC.
Fifth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Special in
Cretonne-covered Chair Cushions

Daintily Covered Cretonne Chair Cush,
ions which are for use with willow ana
rattan furniture A varied choice OF
select colorings, including light and dark
effects. Every cushion handmade in our
own shops and filled with cotton felt;
stitched boxing and well buttoned. STYLES
for round and square back chairs. Con-
sidering the quality of the materials. the
fine workmanship and the actual value
of these cushions. we believe their equal
is impossible at the low price of
$I.oo each. Value, $50.
Fourth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Specials in
Fine Leather Goods.

Anniversary Specials in
Fine Leather Goods.
LEATHER HANDBAGS, in
black and dark coIors: silver and
gilt frames; some have silk cord
handles, others Of leather and
chains. A variety OF sizes and
shapes, many OF them fitted with
small purses.
Anniversary price,
SOC each.
WHITE AND LIGHT TAN
LEATHER, and Beautiful Lace
covered ard Embroidered Hand
bags, with cord and leather han
dies; silk lined, silver, gilt and
gun metal frames; plain and en-
graved.
Anniversary price,
SOC each.
LEATHER MUSIC ROLLS
and Folds, in various shapes,
square and oblong.
Anniversary price, Soc
Main floor. Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

Genuine Black Cowhide Leather
Bags. in black seal grain effect.
leather lining and best leather handle.
One of the highest grade bags. and
made by Americas premier travelling
goods maker. Sizes Is. 16 and II
inch; for both men and women; light
but durable.
Special price, $500 each.
Second floor Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Special in
P. N. Corsets.

.r,onv women. and for this reason we are
particularly pleased in being able to pre-
sent this offering.
p. N. Corsets, a splendid model
OF fancy white broche, low bust,
straight lines and very long hips
sizes Is to 20.
$50 pair. Regularly $3.50.
rrb,rd floor center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Specials in
Women's Fine Knit Underwea

Women's Fine Knit Underwear.
Desirable for present and future
use. and exceptional in quality at
the prices we have marked 1t.
20 dozen Jc.sey-ribbcd Lis'e Thread
Combination Suits. lace trimmed: sizes
4 to 8.
,5c each. Regularly SOC.
~ dozen women's Swiss Ribbed Lisle
Thread Vests. with fancy crocheted
fronts
:,5c each. Regularly SOC.
Main floor q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

Anniversary Special in
Pillowcases One-third Under Price
A large shipment of these Pillow Cases
200 dozen. made of fine percale and
nicely hemstitched Size 45x3S1s inches.
6 for $1.oo. Regular price. 25c.
Second floor, F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24


La Forge H. De Mareau's
masterpiece. conceded by art
critics the world over as being
one of the most exquisite ex-l
anples OF coloring in exist
ence. 1t represents a brawny
blacksmith at work in his
smitlly. surrounded by all the
tools and accessories OF the
craft. ard portrays every de
tail with a lifelike distinct
ness.
exhibition i'll he largest cities.
OF the artists brush.
p eniOvrnent ~ the axI,fbitir,, /,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Fine Linen Napkins at
VERY Special Anniversary Prices.

seAy SPeSAdi 1At1aiisSiSoiy 1iiSSs.
Table Napkins, size e,H2e
inches, made of pure flax, by the
famous firm, John S. Brown &
Sons Company.
$500 dozen. Regularly $3.50.
100 dozen Hemstitched Damas6
Tea Napkins, IS inches square.
$e.25 dozen. Regularly $500.
Second floor, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

Anniversary Special in
Cut Glass Salt and Pepper
Shakers.
These shakers are in a dainty floral cut
ting, attractive shape, fitted with sterling
silver top.
e5c each. Value, $50.
Fifth floor, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Specials in
Choice CONNECTIONS.

Peanut Brittle. coated. with a very
heavy, rich chocolate: something new and
an excellent CONNECTION.
&c pound. Value, 4oc.
Old Fashioned Chocolate-coated Whip
ped Creams.
&c pound. Regularly 4oc.
A small quantity of first quality Plain
Marshmallows.
&c pound. Regularly soc.
Choice quality Milk Caramels.
28c pound. Regularly 4oc.
Fifth floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
An Anniversary Special in
Women's Nainsook Gowns.

Any woman's desire for daintiness ard
good value will be satisfied by this spe-
cial in Nightgowns They are made
Of fine nainsook, with low neck short
slashed sleeves and prettily trimmed with
German valenciennes lace beading and
ribbon.
Special price. Csc each.
Third floor, r st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

Black Cowhide Leather Bags. made
in the whale grain texture, with re-
inforced sewed-on corners and sewed
frame. leather lined and fitted with
two inside pockets. A bag that IS
leather all through. and elegant
enough for the most particular trav-
eler to carry: IS and 20 inch sizes.
Special price, $I4.75 each.
Regularly $500 and $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

Anniversary Special in
Imported Photograph Frames.
Dainty Frames for the cabinet parlor.
desk or boudoir In various designs OF
French green. French gray and gilt oval
and square openings; cabinet size.
Special prices, 75c and $3.50 each.
Main door. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
For Two Weeks, Beginning Tomorrow,
An Exhibition of Celebrated PAINTINGS.


o. business
tina
to all
Darby" valued at S65OO0OO
Fourth Floor.
Forge" S60OOO.0O.
Fifth
Nativity of Christ" valued at Sos, 100000.
Sixth EEOOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

The Nativity OF Christ" by
NJ. Jean Joseph Benjamin
Constant. is a canvas 7xII feet:
the figures being almost life
size. 1t is one OF the most
marvellous and unconventional
works in the world. It has
been described by MISSIONER
thus: 1t is alive; there are no
mistakes in it,
where thousands have admired
hitch is entirely complimentary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

Cretonne-covered Sofa and Couch
Hammock Pillows, Anniversary
Price of $I.oo Each.
An excellent line of Cretonne-covcrcd
Pillows suitable for couch, hammock,
sofa canoe and general household use.
These are covered with first quality ere
tonnes in various medium, light and dark
designs. The pillow is "A 24-inch white
cambric-covered silk floss. soft and light.
SI.oo each. Values, $I.5o & Sis.
Fourth floor. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

At 81. There are but Ave doz-
en- at this price, in low
neck style with small collars. and set
in or drop sleeves with hemstitched
seams. Shown In all sizes. and they
would ordinarily be priced at $3.50 and
$500.
Waists. in yoke styles,
trimmed with meda!lions, Irish lace and
hand-embroidery. Waists that are worth
S5..5 to 800.
Thfrd Aooy n NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Sale Of
Dainty New Lingerie Waists.

The variety styles from which selection be made
numerous and finishing the exquisite that the de
mand for them exceed the supply Values leave notn
he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24

An Anniversary Sale of
Mems and Young Mems Trousers
Nearly Half Price.
splendid worsds
much
extend the III
Special price, $3.50 pair. Values, $500 and $6.OU
Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Sale Of
Genuine Cowhide Leather Bags

Two of the finest in Cowhde Leather Bags we have
obtained for any sale The quality Of the leather the
superior making fine appearance and exceptionally low prices
efu1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-24
Anniversary Specials in
Women's F Fashionable New Neckwear.

Embroidered Collar and labot, design.
SOC each. Regularly SIoo.
Embroidered Princess Collars
25c each. Value 75c.
Silk Crepe Collars embroidered in dainty pastel and Bulgarian
shades with gold threads inerwoven scaloped edges
SOC each Values $25 and $3.50
floor G
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

With whatever troubles the
United States may have, what
ever there may be Of matters
that are no. right, nevertheless
this is we'll entitled to be called
the land Of the free and the
home Of the brave. The people
have a right Of expression and
do express themselves. They
are, as a finality, the ruling
power. They are, not the power
behind the throne, but the power
that makes the executive, legis-
lative and judicial branches of
government. Every citizen Of tn,
United States can we'll afford
to sing with a full heart, "My
country It's Of three, sweet land
of liberty, l sing" Wherever
wrong exists in this country, it
can be cured and should be
cured Search-Light.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
The last legislature made

The last Legislature made 1t
possible for land owners to get
seed, seedlings, cuttings, ETC., of
forest trees free of cost except
that Of transportation. During
the last spring over 10000 were
sent out. Get your order in for
the 1915 spring delivery before
November 1st,. and see what you
can do in the tree planting line.
The State School of Forestry at
Bottineau has the work in charge
and will fill your order. They
have planted several acres to
trees and are doing all they can
to make this state one of beauti-
full trees.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

The people Of this country are
morning the death of a won.
derful woman. Deep regret is
heard everywhere of the sad be.
reavment at the White. House,
Very little was heard of her ill
ness and the seriousness of il
was not realized until the day
before her death. She was an
accomplished woman, not in tn
way Of society, but in art. Her
paintings have been hung il
many places of honor. She was
a devoted wife and mother, and
her life will be held up as an ex.
ample to many. It was simple
but true.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

smaller newspaper plants. He
said most of the printers in the
state should get some Of the
state printing. but the big con-
Germs got the loaf and the rest Of
us will have to smile and con-
tinue to hope as in the past.
The little eight page pamph-
Let, The Empeco Paper News, is
brim full of items of interest to
the newspaper people. The
press meetings Of the several
nearby states are always given
a good write-up. Besides being
interesting, The news is instruc-
tive and every copy is. read by
the whole Leader force. The
News is printed in Minneapolis
by the Minneapolis Paper Com
pany.
The newspaper people seem to
get the worst Of 1T all the time.
During the legislative session
the members pass laws on how
much can he charged for each
kind of printing. That does not
seem to be enough. At q meeting
of the commercial club held
at Minot recently the members
passed a resolution about the
kind of news items to be
published. What will be done
nexti There isn't one institu-
ton in a community that works
harder for the good OF the peo-
pie than the newspaper. What
would be the outcome if every
business enterprise was treated
as the newspapers aref
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
ceived the greater share.

A farmer died Of sunstroke
near New Rockford last week.
1t is seldom a death Of this
kind is reported in the state.
Attorney Bangs has been freed
of the bribery charges made
against him in the McLain Coop
er murder trial at Grand Forks.
1t is said that 5000 silos are
being constructed in North Da-
kota this year, three times as
many as were in the entire state
last year.
Walter Traxel of Berthold,
threshed winter rye that ave-
ragged thirty-nine bushels per
acre. 1t was sown last August on
summer following.
Henry Schwalbe Of Dickinson
was bitten by a rattle, snake
Monday. He sucked the poison
out Of his thumb and it is thought
he will suffer no ill effects.
The fourth annual Industrial
Exposition will be- held in Bis
marck October ID to "a. Burleigh
county has appropriated a good
sum toward the exposition fund.
A number of the United States
army officers have gone to
London. They will make an at
tempt to witness some of the
battles Of the European wars.
Last Saturday the Panama
canal was opened to the COM
merce Of the world. The. m
nouncement Of this great event
took 81 back seat ON account of
the greater events happening in
Europe.
The first threshing was report
ed on the Davidson farm. They
report the threshing Of so acres
Of rye and the yield was good.
After the field was threshed the
Jim Murphy blowing outfit
started 20 pillow the land and at
this writing has about finished it.
Mercer Telegra.
&. Nine-year-old Joe Heckert Of
Mandan was drowned last week
in the Heart river.
E. A. Wilson, superintendent of
the field work Of the demonstra-
ton farm at Mandan, has gone
to- Great Britain where he, will
spend two months purchasing
Shorthorns.
Down in Kansas the farmers
figure an acre of corn will pro-
duce about ten tons of silage and
that each ton is worth for feed
ing purposes approximately ten
dollars. North Dakota corn
will produce nearly as much sill
age and if a ton of this feed is
worth $40 to the Kansas farmer,
why is it not worth as much to
the North Dakotan?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

Superintendent of Schools
John L. Brekhen, Turtle Lake
M. E. McCurdy, Max.

The Max Enterprise brings us
the first news Of the proposed
division Of Mclean county for
which petitions r being circu-
lated by the Garrison people.
By referring to the Enterprise
article in another column de-
tailed information as to boun-
daries, etc, may be had. During
the late primaries frequent ar
ticles appeared in the Bismarck
Tribune and Fargo Forum which
outlined proposed division
schemes and county seat removal
plans. Publicity to these propo-
sitions at that time, however:
were given mainly with a view
of influencing the voters in the
! selection of candidates for count.
officers and no particular attenr
Mion was given the matter. Now:
though, it is evident that county
division will be an issue for the
VOTERS to decide at the Novem.
Der election and there is no deny
ing. the fact that it is q propo.
sition i'm which the voters are
vitally interested and it must be
admitted that it is a proposition
of merit. The Leader wants to
Sbe fair and it wants to admit
that Mclean county is a large
scounty and has ample territory
with sufficient taxable property
Ito make two good sized counties
lat this time Mclean county has
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

The farmers in Wells county
have adopted a uniform wage
scale for harvesting and thresh.
ing. During harvesting the price
to be paid the common laborer
will be $3.50, while for thresh'
ing he will receive $500 per day,
those with teams $500 extra,
This will keep the transient labor
er from roaming about and leav-
ing Unexpectedly for places
where he can get better pay.
More counties could follow this
plan to advantage.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS OF
COUNTY AND STATE

The town Of Steel is without a
preacher.
Cuba will remain neutral dur
ing the war in Europe.
The 1. w. WIS are again be-
coming too numerous in this
state.
The insane asylum at James
town is said to be more than
crowded..
Thirty-three counties in this
state have woman suffrage
leagues.
g.. Skulason, father Of B. G..
and s. G.. Skulason, died at Graz.
Forks Monday.
Switzerland has been placed
under martial law to preserve
her neutrality.
The woman's suffrage amend
ment will be voted upon in this
state at the fall election.
The coal lands onsthle Berthold
reservation will be thrown open
to settlement before March J..
The penitentiary brick yard is
furnishing the bricks for the
Sister hospital at Bismarck,
The late G.. u. Zimmerman of
Mandan left an estate Of over
$25O,OO0. His only brother re-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

Fargo wants dim lights on the
autos while inside the city limits.
There is where this city differs
from Fargo. We need all the
bright auto lights We can get as
so far the street lights seem to
be somewhat of a failure. A big
moon has been helping out DUR
ing the last week but he cannot
be on duty all the time.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
PROFESSIONAL o
# Il Il - = 81

The state printer was recently
criticized by the Ward County
Press as ISOLATION at their last
meeting at Kenmare, for buying
office supplies from wholesale
houses outside of the state.
Have you noticed what hap
pened to the Mercantile Publ
city Company of Dayton, Ohio ?
IF not, the American Press will
keep you posted. The company
is receiving more publicity than
anticipated when they began
operations.
The Knight Printing Co. Of
Fargo will have to install a
plant in Bismarck for sixty days
in order to print the house and
senate bills and journals for the
legislature. Their bid was so
low that it is said they will lose
money on the job.
j. X. Doran, who has been the.
auditor of the Tribune company
for several years, has resigned
and will take up farming as a
pastime. Gradually the Tribune
force, has changed since the
death Of Mr.. Jewell and now all
are strangers to- the old timers.
Last week. issue Of the I'm
derwood journal was a splendid
one. e. j. Carlen has a good
helper in VIM. Nearseth- and the
general appearance Of the paper
is good and the news matter
very interesting. The paper Of
Mclean county are all coming
to the front.
The editor Of the Dickinson
RecordlPost does not appreciate
the write-up in the Good House
keeper by Elizabeth Jordan. The
writer may have been several
years behind the times but the
pathetic side of a woman's life
on q farm was well. written.
The article may also help along
the woman''a suffrage cause.
= xf ~
Norman b. Black, former presi-
dent Of the state press associa-
ton, spoke before the state print
ing commission on behalf Of the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
COUNTY

Senator 46th Legislative Dis
G. w. McGray, Underwood.
Members of the House of Repre-
sentatives, 18th District
R. L. Fraser, Garrison.
Simon Jahr, Wilton.
H. r. Freitag, Max.
County Auditor
E. G. Stocker, Wilton.
County Treasurer
Geo. l.. Yackey, Washburn.
Sheriff
w. G. Hendricks, Wilton.
Clerk of Court
NJ. Tellefson, Garrison.
States Attorney
j. E. Williams, Turtle Lake.
Register Of Deeds
j. E.. Heck, Turtle Lake.
Judge
Geo. P. Gibson, Washburn.
Commissioner LIST District
Ole B. Wing, Nettle Greek.
Commissioner End District
Henry Martin, Blackwater.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

The county commissioners of
Eddy county have instructed the
township clerks and road super
visors to have all the weeds
along the highways cut, before
August 18th, says the New Rock
ford Transcript. A commendable
move-and one that will be ap-
preciated. /.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
Miss Margaret Westmiller went
to Underwood Wednesday to
visit friends a couple Of days.
Notelee Of chattel Mortgage Fore.
+, closure Sale

Notice is hereby given, that that
certain chattel mortgage, made, exc
cuted and delivered by Michael R.
Svartoien, mortgagor, to Otto Chester
mortgage, dated the 18th, day Of
Auril, A. d. 1911 and filed for re-
cord in the office Of he-Register Of
Deeds in and for Mclean county,
North Dakota on the 18th, day of
April, A. D. 1911 at 400 o'clock p.
M default having been made in the
condition Of said mortgage in that
the Same is past. due and unpaid and
the said MORTGAGE deeming himself
unsafe and insecure, will be fore
closed by a sale Of the property de-
scribed therein, to-wit, One bay mare,
yrs. old, VT. about 1900 lbs. called
Nell; one bay gelding. 8 yrs: old, VT.
about 1850 lbs. called Sailor; one
bay mare, 8 yrs. old, VT. about $50
10 yrs. old, VT. about 1850 lbs, call
wagon, with double box. and one
single seated buggy all bought Of
Otto Chester. this date. at public
sale, at the front door Of the Court
House, in the City Of Washburn, Nc
Lean county, North Dakota, on Sat
urday, the 22nd. day Of August, A. d.
1914 at Two O'Clock P. M, to satisfy
the amount due upon said mortgage
on the day Of sale.
There will be due on said mort
gage on the day Of sale the SUM Of
E$920.07 together with costs Of fore
closure. ss
Otto Chester,
Mortgage.
G. F. Maennel,
Attorney for Mortgage,
N~aahhurn. North Dakoka.s