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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Shropshire Ram.

average ten pounds and even IL or
i3. The Shropshires produce thrifty
lambs that grow rapidly and fatten
readily
The Shropshires are fine appear
ang breed. The face is well cover
ed with wool, nearly to the tip Of the
nose. which is black. The ears are
also black as are also the feet. The
Shropshires have great deal OF wool
on their legs, too.
The Sbropshires are splendid
sheep for any one. The new begin
aer will make no mistake in starting
with them.
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(By w. r. PORTER. Superintendent
North Dakota Demonstration Farms)
The demonstration farm at Bath
1907 on land which had been farmed
to small grains continuously stee
1882. The land on which this farm
Is located is typical Red River Valley
soil of the heavier type. The farm
was badly infested with weeds COM
monty known as kinghead, Canada
thistles, sow thistles, wild oats and
French weeds, when it was taken for
demonstration farm purposes. These
weeds have not been eliminated by
the crop rotation used there but
their numbers have been greatly de-
creased.
six-year rotation was put in oper-
alton on this farm, consisting Of
clover or oats and peas for hay,
wheat. oats, corn, wheat and barley
In which clover was seeded for the
crop the following year. Accurate
record was kept of all the work done
on this farm since the spring Of 1907.
One field was MANFRED each year at
the rate OF ten loads per acre. In or.
der to figure the cost Of producing
the different farm crops on the dem
onstration farm at Bathgate. a day Is
figured at nine hours and machines
are supposed to do full capacity work
at speed OF two miles per hour.
Labor is figured at the same rate as
day labor at Halsted, MINI. from the
years 1902 to 1907 Horse labor is
figured the same as that Of Marshall,
Mimi, the day labor being $50 per
cent higher than month labor at Hal
sted, and the horse labor being II
per cent higher than horse labor at
Halsted. Machinery Is figured as de-
preciating the same as the average OF
all the Minnesota farms (See Mime.
sofa Bulletin No. 117.)
Three items Of cost have been omit.
ted, namely. cost Of hauling to mar
ket, cost Of picking corn and taxes,
as these are variable costs differing
very widely on different farms. The
price obtained for produce Is either
its actual selling price or the price
for the same grade on December l of
the year in which it was produced.
Land rental is the equivalent OF 6
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Democrat Banquet February 18th.

Halvor L. Halvorson of this city
received telephone message from
Hon. John Bruegger of Williston, this
morning, stating that he had received
advice from Hon. D. H. Macarthur,
State Chairman of the Democratic
party, that the date fixed for the big
Democratic meeting at Minot was the
18th of February instead Of the 18th,
as had heretofore been anticipated.
The change was made because it was
found that Governor John Burke could
attend the meeting if held on that
date. Formal announcement will
probably be issued in the next few
days by the State Chairman. The To-
cal Democrats are very pleased to
know that the former Governor has
accepted the invitation to be present
at the banquet. There will be great
many other Democrats, prominent in
national politics, who will attend. The
Ward County Democracy have charge
of the local arrangements and are al
ready at work preparing for the big
event. E. H. Stenvick, Chairman of
the Committee on Arrangements, has
already started to arrange for the
banquet and for suitable reception
quarters.
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WATCH CRY Of
N|NOT GROW
CONSERVATIVE MEN FREELY
PREDICT THAT THE YEAR 1914
WILL BE THE MOST PROSPER
Gus IN THE CITY'S HISTORY.

Watch Minot grow. According u
the most conservative estimates, Mi
not will show the greatest growth
during the coming year in her history
This city has never had boom. but
her growth has been gradual. Those
who have acquired property here have
not been sorry. The chances are that
there will be considerable movement
in real estate next year.
We would advise you to buy now.
We believe that money will be turned
more quickly if one invests in bust
ness property or lots close in. Yet we
have numerous bargains in city lots
lying in the vicinity of the new Nor
NAL school that can be bought strictly
right. Lots and houses with lots in
all parts Of the city for sale at bar
gain and on easy terms.
We have q number of choice lots
that we would consider trading for
stock.
We have choice farm 2 IL miles
from Foxholm, 160 acres, IS acres
broken, good spring. Can sell this
farm for $50 per acre and take stock
nj trade, either in whole or nj part.
We mean business.
If you are paying rent, come in and
let us explain our plan for furnishing
you with your own home on easy
terms. In few years you will have
it paid for and will hardly realize that
you paid out any money at all. Stop
paying rent.
LYMAN LAND CO.,
Opera House Block,
Minot.
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/ per cent upon the actual value OF the
land when the rotation work com.
menced and IL a direct charge
against the production Of the differ.
ent crops. Every field on the Bath.
| gate demonstration farm during the
! six years showed a net profit per
acre varying from 1929 for field No.
to $15.46 for field No. 2. as the dia-
gram shows.
The same rotation was practiced on
| all fields, but 1t was twice voluntarily
| changed. In 1910 good crop Of
volunteer clover was allowed to grow
instead Of seeding oats, as the rotar
ton called for. In 1909 oats and peas
were sown on plot No. instead of
corn, as the rotation was planned, and
winter rye was seeded that fall. The
rye failed to make o good stand and
barley was seeded instead This crop
took the place Of wheat on one field
In 1910. When the clover failed, eth
er oats and peas for hay or barley for
grain was substituted. The great diff.
ference in net profits on the differ
ent plots. such as No. and No. 6.
where the soil is almost identical, 10
due to the fact that No. happened
to produce heavy crops in seasons Of
high prices and No. 6 was particular
ly unfortunate In having rather low
yields and the crop usually found low
prices in their cycle Of rotation.
Each year at Bathgate there was
net profit, but the net profit varied
greatly in different years, as the IL
Illustrations show clearly.
The poorest crop was in 1909 and
best in 1911. The actual yields in
1912 were nearly as good as in 1911,
but the price was so much lower that
the net profits were more than $3.50
less per acre than they were In 1911.
Every year at Bathgate showed net
profit per acre, but several plots in
that time were operated at loss,
particularly those producing barley.
That an average net profit OF $500
was produced per acre during the pc
ried Of 1907-1912. inclusive. with the
rotation given above. IL an indica.
ton that such rotation should. At
least, be carefully considered by the
farmers In the older section of the
Red River Valley. IN
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Latter Day Saints Dist. Conference.
The delegates and ex-officio mem
hers Of "The Reorganized Church Of
Jesus Christ, Of L. d. s. " will meet
in Wheeler's Hall for three days
session commencing Friday, Jan. 8.
There will be short musical pro
gramme commencing at 8 b. IA. and q
lecture by Elder VIM. Sparkling Of this
city, Subject: who we are and WHIST
we stand for"
The public is cordially invited 70
attend this lecture, which is free =
all.
After the permanent organization
is affected, announcements Of future
services will be published.
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ALTON ITEMS.

. ALTON ITEMS. Q
q g, 9 q q 3 q g 9 . 9 o o g q . g
| Mr.. Peter Flammang and family
visited the w. A. Schafer home Sun
day.
A bunch Of young folks called on
Frosts last Sunday.
Miss Josie Litter left last Sunday
for her home near Sawyer.
Mr.. Ed Schafer is quite busy rock
ing the little son.
Henry Frost called on the Drummer
family Monday.
Mr.. w. A. Schafer was on the sick
list last week.
Henry and Mary Frost, Marie and
Nellie Mahoney and Ted Mostad at
tended the dance on North Prairie
Wednesday night.
w. A. Frost called on w. A. Schae-
fers last Monday night.
Jacob Frost made flying trip to
the Magic City on Tuesday.
Henry Miller was seen Joy riding
last Sunday afternoon. Pretty hard
on old SANDY"
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SHROPSHIRE SHEEP IN FAVOR
Popularity Gained Through Hardihood,
Adaptabiiity and Quality Of Their
Mutton and Wool.

by w. c. PALMER, Agricultural Editor.
North Dakota Agricultural College)
The Shropshire sheep are the most
popular in America for the farm. This
popularity has come through their
hardihood. adaptability and the quail
ity Of their mutton and wool.
In size they are about medium. the
rams weighing IFS to 225 pounds, ewes
f25 to Its pounds. They are com
pact in build and well f1eeced. The
wool Is of medium fineness and a
good fleece is produced on good flocks
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WHAT st nE:
ANSWER.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED Ry MEM.
BERS OF THE NORTH DAKOTA
AGRICULTURAL FACULTY.

Q.-Can poultry house be kept
~arm K ventilated with muslin cur.
tain?
Answered by o. w Dynes. in charge
ot poultry Investigations.
Ans.--The term warm is mislead-
ing Warmth in the ordinary sense
OF the term is NOT essential 10 egg
production. The question should read,
Can poultry hoNse be kept com
portable for the hens If ventilated with
q muslin curtain" The answer is
yes The best and most efficient sys-
Bem OF heating yet devised for poultry
houses Is not stove but muslin
curtain. 1t does not keep the house as
warm as parlor. but the hen is not
society lady. Let US use Judgment
and not try to compel the hen to en-.
dure the same high temperature as
ghe human being.
Q.-ls there anything in the so
called dry farming method?
Answered by W. r. Porter, superin-
tendent North Dakota demonstration
farms.
Ans.-Yes, a good deal 1t largely
consists in saving the rainfall when
you have it by means of timely plow-
ing, packing, and narrowing the land.
Q.-What is n,altGS milk?
Answered by G. l.. Martin, professor
OF dairying.
Ans.--It is milk to which malt has
been added. then heated in vacuum
pan and evaporated TO a powder. The
malt is sprouted barley by which proc.
sss the indigestible starch is changed
to digestible sugar. Matted milk is
much used for baby food.
(Which crop is the best to ap-
ply manure to?
Answered by r. c. Dongehue, pro.
lessor OF agronomy.
Ans.-Manure should be applied to
pasture land that is in the rotation II
possible. The next best place Is to
pillow 1t under in the fall for corn. II
this cannot be done it may be ap-
Piled as top dressing for corn. II
this cannot be done the next best
thing to do is to use it as a top-dress-
ing for small grain thinly 1t is un-
wise to plow it under for small grain
In the semi-arid region
: (Which breed OF horses are the
most numerous in North Dakota?
Answered by 3. H. Critchfield, sec
Rotary North Dakota stallion registra-
tton board.
Ans.--Percherons outnumber the
other breeds and in fact there are
more pure-bred percherons in the state
than all Of the other breeds COM
hined
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North Dakota Weiaht,.

The legal weights per bushel as de-
lined by the seventh legislative Assem-.
bly, of North Dakota are as follows:
Barley. 4S pounds: beans, 60; bran,
40; buckwheat. AZ; beets, 60. broom.
corn seed, &c. corn, shelled. Sc; corn,
In the ear, 70; clover seed, 60; coal
stone, 80; flax seed, Sc; lime, 80; mil.
lot. so; oats. 80; onions, AZ; potatoes
Irish, 60; potatoes. sweet. 46; peas
so; rye, Sc; salt, 80; spelt, 49,; turnips
60: timothy seed. AZ: wheat. 60.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Cross, old time
residents Of Minot, have arrived from
Washington, called here by the illness
Of their son, John, who is very i'll at
the hospital. The condition Of their
son is reported to be improved.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Local and Personal

| T. p. Mulick, formerly manager of
the International Harvester Co. here,
was the guest of old time friends Sun
day.
w. B. Hawley, who is engaged in
the drug business in Montana, visited
jold Minot friends Monday. Chas.
Weagant is located at the same point
as Mr.. Hawley, and is doing a thriv-
ing undertaking business. He has fill
led on some valuable land nearby.
F. A. Parratt of Donnybrook, Bar
iney Mclaughlin of Kenmare, NJ. ].
Pavlik of Carpio and Geo. J. Smith
of Plaza, were in the city during the
early part of the week, paying their
respects to the board of county COM
missioners. The county fathers find
lit mighty hard matter to satisfy
all of the publishers in designating
the official county. papers. Those who
were disappointed will probably be re-
membered next year.
Albert Spoklie, OF Coalridge, Mont,
with old friends. Albert and brother
are engaged in farming and stock
raising in Montana and are doing
well.
Michael Kathin, aged SO years, has
just proved up q valuable homestead
near Flasher, N. D. Here's hoping
the young man will live long to enjoy
! Miss Iva Knox, and her grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Matte Baker, We're guests of
relatives at Glenburn over New
Years. Mrs. Baker has been serious
ly i'll since her return.
Abe Gordon left New Years Day
for Chicago, where he will attend to
ably visit the Hot Springs before his
return, hoping to find relief for di-
! sease that has affected his face for
years.
Mrs. A. Blom of brady was operat-
ed upon at st. Joseph's hospital re-
Gently for gall stones. As she is IS
years of age and her operation was q
very serious one, there were fears en-
tertained for a time as to her recov-
lery. i
The Peoples Meat Market recently
bought steer raised in the western
part of the state for $11O. The ami
NAL was worth it for it dressed 1900
pounds of the choicest kind Of meat.
! Mrs. Fahey, mother of John l..
Fahey, who was seriously i'll Of pneu-
monia at the hospital for q time, is
recovering nicely. She has been TAX
en- to her home on the north side.
DR.. A. Carr returned from short
business trip to Minneapolis the first
of the week. The doctor says that
considerable snow has fallen in east
ern Minnesota, farmers being enabled
to use their sleds. The air was very
cold, but he noticed change upon re-
| turning to North Dakota. No snow,
and the coaches were 50 warm that it
became uncomfortable upon the return
"trip.
John L. Henderson, better known
here, writes the Independent from
Sterling, Colo, where he is now living.
1T am going to do job Of raising
lsugar beets down here on 100 acres
LOT irrigated land. Guess there will
be as much in it as there is in railroad
ling" he writes.
John M. Graves, formerly Of this
.,city, who returned to his old home
/ Conception Jet, Mo-, has removed to
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
! Ben Carmine, the janitor Of the Sun
lnyside school, arrested charged with
lbo0tlegging, was bound over TO the
district court under $500.
cuhscrihe FOR the Independent.
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BLEACHING Celery.

Celery may be bleached by gradual.
y drawing the earth up around the
plant, being careful not to put wet
sarth near the stem, or to handle the
plants when wet, as this causes rust.
mg or decay. Celery will bleach in
from ten days to three weeks. Boards
~ often used instead OF dirt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

The Bismarck Tribune makes some
timely suggestions about feeding the
birds in winter. We have few thous-
and sparrows that are spending the
winter on our front porch and if some
of our good neighbors would take
kindly to the Tribune's suggestion,
we might get rid of 'em.
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Death of Arthur Bassett.

Arthur Bassett, aged So, and a
prominent Socialist leader in the state,
died New Years morning on his home
stead, near Raub, 25 miles from Ry-
der, after three weeks illness. The
remains were taken to Ryder and
shipped to the former home, Fargo,
for burial.
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Farmers Save Money.

This has been an ideal winter for
the farmers of North Dakota, awhe
have already saved thousands Of dol
lars in feed and fuel. We are glad Of
it, and trust that the perfect weather
will continue. The money saved can
be used to good advantage. Many DO
doubt are planning on constructing
well-arranged hog and poultry houses,
or charging their stock barns. II you
are planning on doing any building
come in and let us plan with You. We
will give you our best attention, no
matter how. small a bill you will need.
Our yard was never so well stocked
with Quality Goods as it is today and
we are willing to accept fair living
prices for our material. Rogers Lunl-
Der CO., II. s. Johnson, Manager. adv
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Norwegian Lutherans,

Hoylan's congregation will have
service at Oluf Larson's place at 1889
q. m. and Irons congregation will have
service at e. Mikelson's at 2 p. n.
Irons congregation will have it's an-
|nual meeting next Monday at f. Mil
elson's at 10 q. m. All are welcome.
B. HOFRENNING,
Pastor.
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J. H. Greenhalgh, the well known
G. N. engineer, accompanied by his
wife, went to GAINESVILLE, Mimi, last
week to visit friends. Mrs. Green
halgh went on to the cities and will
return Jan. 10.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

w. w. Tyler has accepted posi-
ton as advertising and circulation
manager Of the Minot Reporter. Mr..
Tyler is q hustler and we trust that
he will like the newspaper game.
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Ray Farmer Drowned n wen.

Ray. Farmer Drowned in Well.
The body of Peter Haugen, young
farmer living north of Ray, was found
in an open we'll by his brother. It is
presumed that Haugen slipped into the
well and drowned while watering his
horses. He had intended spending
the night at neighbours and the bro
ther did not find the remains until the
next morning. His watch had stopped
at 8 o'clock.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

Ole Neihus, who pleaded guilty to
plugging at Hartland, was given so
days in the county Jail and fined 5000
with $25 costs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

Get your tickets to the B. of L. E.
ball to be given under the auspices of
Local Cos in this city Feb. 20. The
committees are working with the en-
ergy of Mogul and intend that the
first ball shall be great success.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

WANTED-To buy from owner, small
residence, or vacant lots. Give full
particulars. Address M" Indepen-
dent. tl#
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Death at SAWYER.

Mr.. Francis, in Cargo Of Rowan's
hearse, was called to Sawyer Sunday
Mrs. McKim, who passed away late
last week.
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Drowned ut Willisto,

Drowned at Williston.
Fighting for his life in the waters
of the Missouri, Carl Dean shouted his
name to- would-be rescuers and then
sank beneath the surface.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

"Scenes from Union Depot"
play full Of mirth, was given at the
Grand Theatre Wednesday evening
under the auspices Of the Rebekah
lodge. The attraction was very clever.
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Pruning Small Frsit,,

Pruning Small Frsits.
Currants and gooseberries may be
pruned this month. Take cut all dis
eased wood; and II the new shoots ~
too crowded, removs part Of then.
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John L. Fahey on Insanity Board.
John L. Fahey, one of our prominent
attorneys, was named member of
the insanity board, in place of N.
Davis, who resigned to engage in the
practice of law at Scobey, Mont.
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Marquis Wheat, SO per cent Germi-
nation, SIPS per blu. A. "A. Robinson
Elev. Co. 1872
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Marquis Wheat, SO per cent Germi-
nation, SIPS per bu. A. A. Robinson
Elev. Go. 1-8-t2
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Ducks Need Shade,

Ducks must also have plenty Of
shade. A duck that 10 sun struck
might % we'll be counted dead duck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

Minot Democrats do not take very
kindly to the efforts Of certain repub-
leans IN naming their state ticket.
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DR.. Frank Wheelon Named.
DR.. Frank E. Wheelon was named
county physician by the board of
county commissioners Tuesday, for
the ensuing year.
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Officers were elected as follows:
Mr.. E. Fl. Ray, President.
Mrs. E. II. Porter, Secretary.
Mrs. J. w. Hunsley, Treasurer.
Mr.. Ray related how his grand
father Payne journeyed to Illinois
with a pony which carried his bride
and all his personal effects. They
"homesteaded" near Alton and under
went the hardship and danger which
only the pioneers knew.
Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 21st, will
be illinois Day" at Surrey in the
future. 1t was decided to observe this
day this year with a patriotic pro
gram.
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JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE
NoAsA SA1AAsf1ANSC oALc
at the
LELAND DEPARTMENT
STORE
{ SATURDAY, JAN. 10th to
JAN. 18th.

The yellow tags on merchandise (
, throughout the store will tell
; you the story. (
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