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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05

Especial from Milwaukee Sentinel
by courtesy of Brush McWilliams Co..
Sixty-three North Dakota farmers,
who own 10000 acres of Flickertail
land worth more than 100000, Wis
tied Milwaukee Wednesday night.
They came here after day spent
at Waukesha and left Thursday morn
ing for Rosendale, Wis, where they
will visit three dairy farms.
During two day visit to Wisconsin
the party purchased five carloads of
blooded stock and arranged for the
purchase of as many more cars.
They visited the state capital, where
for several hours they formed spec
ial class at the agricultural college
and were taught dairying by univer-
isty instructors.
Seek Lessons in Dairying.
The trip to Wisconsin is the result
of movement in the northwestern
states towards diversified farming
and dairying. Several months ago the
bankers Of that territory decided that
farm loans would be made on the basis
of the number of cows owned and the
amount of small crop raised. General
farming had been tried for years in
North Dakota, and North Dakota at
last realized that the successful farm
er must not depend entirely on wheat.
In casting about for state in which
the lesson of diversified farming could
be learned the North Dakotans picked
Wisconsin, the banner dairy state Of
the union.
When the farmers reached Milwau-
kee Wednesday night they were loud
in their praise Of Wisconsin farms.
On Monday, the first day in the
state, the party visited West Salem,
where seven farms were inspected.
There many purchases were made for
immediate shipment. On Tuesday the
agricultural college was the point of
interest. 4, .
"Jim Hill told me one day that the
Wisconsin agricultural college was the
best in the world. Now I know he was
right" u,
Seek Badgers Experience.
F. P. Bergman, president of the
principal business organization in
Williston, N. D., the trading point of
most Of the members Of the party,
told the story of the trip to Wisconsin.
"We organized this expedition along
systematic lines," he said. eve real
lied that it was time to turn to Divers
flied farming in North Dakota. We
are not here to purchase farm land.
We know that you have the best farm
ing state in the union but we are sat-
isfed with North Dakota. We want to
take advantage Of your experience,
and in order to do so we decided to
come here and see your farmers at
work. Many men in our party are too
old to think of going to a farming
school. But this trip certainly has
been a schooling for all of us.
Worked for Expenses.
"To begin with, in order to carry
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05
Buy Five Carloads of Stock ir
Wisconsin. Get Dairy Cat
tie and Will Emulate Ex-
ample of Older State.

out our plan without slip we asked
So farmers near Williston to work
for us one week. We fixed sum to
be paid them, besides their expenses,
and every one of them signed con-
tract to that effect. They all say now
if they had known the benefit of trip
to Wisconsin they would have been
glad to pay for it. Many of them de-
clare that they will not take the sal
ary' for the week.
"Our party was carefully selected
Every man owns at least 800 acres of
North Dakota land, well improved for
straight farming. They ali know how
to raise wheat, and one Of them could
he called a bonanza farmer. For years
he has been raising wheat and other
grains on 5000 acres of land. But he,
too. has been converted on this trip.
'When he was shown the profits
which your farmers make on tract
of land smaller than his front yard he
was convinced.
Bring $4,000 Along.
eve are travelling $500 miles to
get glimpse of your diaries. We
brought along $4,000 to purchase
stock to make a beginning in our COM
munity, but it was not enough. The
five carloads we will ship home will
be followed by many others before
summer. .., g..
"In making the selection of the
farmers for this trip we picked men
who represented several communities.
Some are members Of organizations
and they will make reports when they
get home" ', - -e.'---'r .e5
The party was accompanied by
Prof. E. r. Crane, agricultural expert,
and L. l.. LaRue, travelling passenger
agent Of the Great Northern railroad.
flames J. Hill knows the value of
diversified farming" said Prof. Crane.
"That is why we are interested in this
trip. He knows, too, that Wisconsin
can teach the world how to farm, and
that is one reason why we are here.''
See Sentinel Office.
When the party arrived in Milwau-
kee Wednesday night they went d.
rectly to the office of the Sentinel,
where they made their headquarters
while in the city. After a trip through
the plant, where many of them saw
modern newspaper machinery in ac-
ton for the first time, fashlight
photograph was taken as a souvenir
Of their visit.
Later they were the guests Of the
Empress theatre, the whole tier of
balcony boxes having been reserved
for this part Of their entertainment.
The wisdom of an enterprise of the
above character needs no argument in
it's support, and means much to the
people of this state. 1t is constructive
work of high character, and will do
much to correct some of the reports
sent out indicating that the whole
country is for sale, which to say the
least is misleading and harmful.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05
JURY DISAGREES IN
O'BRIEN PIGGING CASE.

After being out for "a hours, the
jury in the O'Brien pigging case dis
agreed, the jury voting 9 for convic-
tion and for acquittal. O'Brien was
arrested at Burlington in December
and was alleged to have been in the
pigging business along with Frank
Rice, who is now doing time in the pen
for the crime.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05
Gust DuQuesne Guilty.

Gust DuQuesne, charged with being
implicated in burglarizing the Bear
man fruit house in Minot a day OF
two before Christmas, was found gull
ty after short trial Tuesday. The
state caught DuQuesne with the goods
and he had no defense whatsoever.
DuQuesne's pals had already pleaded
guilty and are now serving time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05

Fred Hockspier, formerly Of Saw
yer, is back from Burgoyne, Sask.,
visiting friends. "Klondyke" is pros
pering in then orth, where he owns q
large well-stocked farm. d 5s! 3t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05
Bostoa Buyer Brings Back Bargains

Boston Buyer Brings Back Bargains.
Harry Feldman, proprietor Of the
Boston store, is back from Chicago
and other points, where he spent four
weeks buying stock. The Boston store
is doing a far better business than
ever since moving into its new loca-
ton and Mr.. Feldman has to make
frequent trips to the east to pick up
bargains. rs Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05
NORTH DAK0TANS EQUIP FARMS WITH FINE STOCK
Millinery Sales Room.

c. E. DeNoon is arranging MILL
merry sales room at McCoy's that will
be thing Of beauty and q joy to the
ladies who select their spring hats.
The interior Of the room will be pure
white with golden decorations. Mir
rors about the walls will lend attrac-
tiveness to the surroundings and
shelves Of hats will occupy one end Of
the room.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05
BOARD REJECTS
ALL BIDS FOR
THE new SCHOOL
PROPOSED BUILDING COSTS
MORE THAN THE AVAILABLE
MONEY AND THE SPECIFICA.
TONS MUST BE CUT DOWN
ABOUT $1,000.

The school board rejected all bids
for the construction of the new eight
room school building on the site re-
Gently purchased north of the G. N.
depot. There were five bids for the
construction work. The bid of D. A.
Dinnie & Co., was $36,871; Carl Bar
tleson, $4,000; Olson & Matson, $780,,
6S5. A Fargo concern bid $3S,432 and
a Montana concern $4,000. 1t there
fore looks as tho the local contractors
will ultimately get the job. New bids
will be advertised for Immediately.
Three concerns bid on the electric
lighting for about $1,000, and one con-
Germ, the Minot Plumbing & Heating
Co., bid on the plumbing for about
$1,000. This runs the work consider
ably higher than the available, money
will stand and the board will endeavor
to cut about $4,000 out of the contract.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05

Miss C. E. Smith, the New York
milliner, is getting her line of millin-
cry ready for display and expects to
arrange for the millinery opening in
about week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05

Farris has already had his hearing,
being held to district court under
$1,000 bonds, which he was unable -
furnish. Il. a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05

E. s. Waterman writes that he will
return in . few days from Montague,
CAL, to his big farm at Des Laos,
vhich he will look after this season. "a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05

The Optic gave an exposition Of the
famous Tango Saturday in true Jim
Jam Jems style. One could almost
zee Brother Kaufman dancing it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05

Paul v. Mccoy left for Plentywood,
Mont, Wednesday night on business
trip.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14

line OF Mcclsiian avenue 70 the west
curb line OF Parkview avenue. has been
fully completedt and
-Wheregs, said avenue has been ex-
ahmed by the Department OF. Public
Works. and the paving or said avenue
has been found 10 have been done In
accordance with the CONTRACT and spec
LEGATION. for The ssns: saes rstS nav
ing within the limits above mentioned
be and 10 hereby accepted.
Resolved. Second. That the city Con-
troller be and IL hereby authorized 10
draw his warrant on the city Treas
urer In payment OF the Intersections:
etc, OF said avenue TO the amount OF
t2ss.4e, the same being the fun amount
due the contractors from the city TOT
paving said Intersections. etc.. and Tor
the sum OF 500. the same being the
cost OF advertising, blanks and inspec-
Resolved. Third, That the City Com
troller be and he IL hereby directed TO
prepare street paving bonds. In ac-
cordance with the provisions OF secs,
AZ and ~ OF Chapter IL OF the Charter
OF the City OF Detroit. as amended by
an Act OF the Legislature approved
June 6, 1901. such bonds TO bear inter-
est at the rate OF four per cent per
annum.
Adopted as follows:
Yeas--Aid. Allan, Barnett Behiow
Bell; Burton. Case De Gais an pi ~
Hindie, Jaksi. Ksating. Knapp. Lempks.
schultz. Thompson. Vernon. warteii.
Wenxei Wilson and the President--sz
Nays-None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14

draw his warrant on the Guy Treas
uTsr In payment or the Intersections.
etc. OF said avenue 10 the amount az
tl.0Oo.Io. the >ame being the full
amount due the contractors from the
city for paving said Intersections. etc.
and Tor the sum or ssi.o0, the same
being the cost OF advertising. blanks,
and inspectors salary.
Resolved. Third. That the City Con-
trollsr be. and he IN hereby directed
10 prepare street paving bonds, In az
cordanee with the provisions OF secs.
AZ and ~ OF Chapter IL OF the Charter
OF the City OF Detroit. as amended BY
an Act OF the Legislature approved
June eth. 1901. such bonds 10 bear
interest at the rate OF four per cent.
per annum.
Adopted as follows:
Yeas--Ald. Allan. Barnett, Behlow,
Bell Burton. Case DE Galan. Dill,
Field; Freiwald. Goldner. Guthard.
Hipdle. Jakel. Heating. Knapp. Lsmpke.
IAttleheld, Lodge. Movie. O'Fsrien, Owen,
heinhardt Rutter. Schemansky.
schultz. Thompson. Vernon. warteii.
Wenzei. Wilson and the President--32.
Nays-None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--The Department Of Pub
lie Works respectfully reports that the
paving OF Alley No. $50, between Com
der the contract confirmed the 22nd
day or September. 1914. IL fully COM
pleted from Scripps park TO the south
line OF Selden avenue.
The pavement IL OF one-course con-
crete and has been e Mnn ~ ,ns
TO be In accordance with the contract
and specifications for the same.
he'e SEoRaE H. FESKELL.
Commissioner
Accepted and by unanimous consent
Aid. Heating offered the following:
Whereas, II appears from commu-
nication from the Department OF PUB
lie Works that the paving rs per con-
tract confirmed the 22nd day OF Sept,
monwealth and Trumbuil avenues from
Scripps park TO the south line OF Sell
den avenue. has been fully completed;
and
ined by the Department Of Public
has been found TO have been done In
accordance with the contract and spec
inca tons for the same; therefore
Resolved, That the said paving with.
In the limits above mentioned be. and
II hereby accepted.
Yeas--Ald Allan. Barnett Behlow.
Bell, Burton, Case, De Galan, Dill.
Field Freiwald. Goldner. Quthard,
Hindle. Jakel. Keating. Knapp. Lempke.
Littleheld, Lodge Nowc. o'Brien. Owen.
s Ss,una.'' Thompson. Vernon. w.rtsil.
wenzei. Wilson and the President-a2.
Nays-None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14

To the Honorable the Common Councils:
Gentlemen-The Department OF Pub
lii tision Of AismsnSer Hefsier, ct al, for
the paving OF Alley-.-nrst alley east OF
and parallel 10 Second avenue, from
Palmer 10 Colburn, respectfully reports
the greater number OF feet OF 'front.'
age OF real estate abutting TO the
alley proposed to be Improved The
that the prayer s Of the petitioner be
granted and the alley named within
the limits be paved.
IL is estimated that the cost of this
Improvement Will be as follows;
First alley east OF and parallel TO
Second avenue from Palmer to Col
burn. and Is feet wide. one-course
s con; ,i .oo New paving Estimated
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE II. FENKELL.
Commissioner.
By Aid. Heating.
Resolved. That the alley, irst east
OF and parallel TO Second avenue from
Palmer 10 Colburn avenues. be and
ed and paved with the material named
and width stated In the foregoing
communication. In accordance with the
petition referred to ana Ta, the sPGe nan
ell and the provisions OF the Charter
and Ordinances OF the City OF Detroit;
and further be II
Public Works be and IL hereby Ordered
TO advertise 1--WE times for proposals
for improving said alley In accord
ance with the recommendation con-
tanned In the foregoing communication
and said Charter and Ordinance.
Adopted az follows:
Yeas--Aid. Allan. Barnett. Behlow.
Bell. Burton, Case. De Galan. Dill.
Field. Freiwald. Goldner. Gnthard.
Hindle. Jakel. Heating, Knapp. Lempke.
Littleneid. Lodge Nowc. o'Brien. Owen.
Reinhardt. Rutter, Schemansky.
schultz. Thompson. Vernon. Wartell,
wenzei Wilson and the President--82.
Nays--None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14

cordancs With the provisions OF secs.
s2 and a. of>Chapter IL OF the, Charter
OF the City OF Detroit 40 amended BY
June sth. isci. such bonds TO bear in.
terest at the rate OF four per cent per
annum.
Adopted as follows.
feas--Ald. Allan. Barnett. Behlow.
Field, Freiwald Goldnsr, Guthard.
Hindle, Jakel. Heating. Knapp. Lempke.
l.ittleneld. Lodge. Movie. . Brien. owen.
Heinhardt. Rutter, Schemansky.
schultz. Thompson Vernon, Wartell
Wenzei. Wilson and the President--32.
Nays--None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gsntlemen-rhe Department Of Pub
paving OF ST.. Paul avenue under the
contract confirmed the 18th day OF
May. 1914 70 fully completed from the
eas. curb a, line OF Burns avenue TO the
The pavement Is Of cedar on con-
crete and has been examined by the
Department Of Public Works, and
conarac 70 1e In aSc1rdsnes With sthe
same "a.
There il due the contractors for paw
Ing said avenue as follows
For cost of advertising. blanks
and inspectors salary 1880. 2s.o0
Totai AMOUNT :,s7si,7s
GEo. II. FENKEII.
Accepted. and by unanimous coiisen,
Alderman Heating offered the follow
Whereas. 1t appears from commun.
ication from the Department OF Pub
iie Works that the paving a. per con-
, ,e,c son 3, the 18th day Of May.
curb line OF Burns avenue to the west
curb line of Fischer avenue has been
fully completed: and
amined by the Department OF Public
Work. and the paving OF said avenue
has been found to have been done In
accordance with the contract and spe-
cidcations for the same; therefore
Resolved, First, That the said paw
ing within the limits above mentioned
be. and 10 hereby accepted.
Resolved, SECOND. That the city Con-
trolier be. and IL hereby authorised
to draw his warrant -on the City Treas
urer In payment OF the Intersections,
etc, of said avenue to the amount uf
e6SS.76, the same being the full amount
due the contractors from the city for
paving said intersections. etc. and for
the sum OF $500, the same being the
cost Of adyertising. blanks, and In
Resolved. Third. That the City Con-
troller be, and he IL hereby directed
to prepare street paving bonds. In ac-
cordance with the provisions OF Secs.
az and 80 OF Chapter III OF the Charter
OF the City OF Detroit, as amended by
an Act OF the Legislature approved
June eth. 1901. such bonds to bear In
terest at the rate OF four per cent. per
annum.
Adopted as follows:
Yeas--Ald. Allan. Barnett. Behlow,
Bleil, Burton. Case, De Galan. Dill,
Field, Freiwald. Goldner. 0uthard,
Hindie. Jakel. Heating. Knapp, Lempke.
Littleheld. Lodge. Movie. OBrien, owen,
schuits. Thompson, Vernon, Warteii.
Wenzel. Wilson and the President--32.
Nays--Eone.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14
from pepartmsnt Of public Works.

To the Honorable the Common Council;
Gentlemen--The Department OF Pub
lie Works rsspsstNla epJI's s, Ina be
tween Ferry Park avenue. West Grand
boulevard, Llnwood and Lawton ave-
mes. under the contract confirmed the
sth day OF Sept 1914 10 fully compiet-
The pavement II of one course con-
crete and has been examined by the
Department OF Public Works, and
s sSSaa % and Ss speciasssions Tor the
There IL due the contractors for paw
ine said alley as follows:
For For sost Of aSvertising. blanks
and Inspectors salary ......... Zoo
Total amount ;.,...... .sss.s7
ES:sssos ' 4 FykisxELL
Accepted. ana by unanimous consent
Alderman Heating offered the follow
M Whereas. 1t appears from com
,,,unication from the Department OF
public works that the paving as per
contract ccnnrmsd the Re- stn y, Gay OF sept Ss.
tween Ferry PARK avenue. West Grand
Reulevard, Linwood and LAYTON ave-
n,,es has been fully completsd; and
whereas; sn,d Apsy mas pesn puhi,c
Works. and the paving OF said alley has
wen found TO have been done In ~ac-
cordance with the contract and speci-
neations for the same; therefore
pesoived. First. That the said paw
,ng within the limits above mentioned
Ia and IL hereby accepted.
Resolved. Second, That the City Con-
,roiler be. and In hereby authorized "a
frew his warrant on the City Treas
s,er IN payment OF the Intersections,
ETC. ETC. OF said Alley. 70 the amount o.
ssos7. the same being the full amount
sue the contractors from the city for
saving said intersections etc. and foI
sost Of Advertising, blanks and In
'pf Ssseo,ved' Third. That the city Con-
troiler be. and he 10 hereby directed q
srce with the provisions Of secs a
ma AZ Of Chapter n OF the Charter OF
ne CITY Of Detroit. a. amended BY mr.
At Of the Legislature approved June
Tn 1901. such bonds 70 bear Interest
1.-THE rnfr Of four per centtper annum
~ iaopfed a. Follows:
yees--Aid. Allan. Barnett Beh,ow
plsii, Burton. Case % oai.n. Dbl
Field. Frsiwaid' ooidnsr. outhard
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-14

To tina Honorable the Common Council:
osntlemen--In reply TO q notice from
r rees 'f for s paving streets and alleys:
York avenue, from Cass TO Second,
20 feet wide. with sheet aspnat on
e e1 any o aos snGS.tons that may be
Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co. So, asssa
P., Porath . 4 son p PAWN. Co S.soi.os
Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company
In the lowest bidder, average cost per
square yard, including inspection, etc,
ST. Paul avenue. from Hoicomb TO
Beividere, 26 feet wide, With cedar on
concrete Foundation and Berea, Medina
Ct any nnon o sna o eSe4soh 'na' may
+. Porath a Son ........... I.sss,1s
T. Il. currie Is the lowest bidder. av-
inspection. etc. ssJss
Medbury avenue. from Rivard to
Russell. Is feet Wide. with reinforced
foundation and Berea. Medina or any
other curbstone that may be bid upon
and ordered:
Otis Cement Construction Com, =.
r. rPoIath q Son ............2 .77i 80
Otis Cement Construction Company
square yard, including inspection, ETC..
Crawford avenue. from Fort 60 Regu-
lar avenue, rs feet wide, with rein
forced concrete tThomas System) on
concrete foundation and Berea. Medina
or any other curbstone that may be bid
upon and ordered;
y. Porath q Son 80: 800. lt.Vso.ss
r. Porath Il Son Is the only and low
est bidder. average cost per square
ward Including inspection. etc, s2.223.
Alley 4O1--The north and south alley
first west OF Woodward. from Han
cock to Warren, IL feet vide, with
one course concrete paving.
Detroit Excevating Company ssSysl
Garner Brothers ...s....s...l.. $3.50
] n q. Poweison Company .... s2312
Otis Cement Construction Co. s695
Talbot n shepard ..,l..Y. s4s6i
Detroit Excavating Company W the
| lowest bidder, average cost per slusre
yard Including Inspection, etc, G:SIO
Alley 40a. main alley between Gar
| neid and Forest, from John x TO Brush,
90 feet wide. with one-eourse concrete
betroit Excavatlng company. .. se7 IS
| Garner Brothers ......4ss.s.. s4sl.sp
Otis Cement Construction Co. 3I3ees
| Talbot q shepard .-,.....,.... 1850 %
! Detroit Excavatine Company IL the
lowest bidder. average cost per square
yard, Including Inspection. etc, httx.
Alley i03. FIRST north 81 and parallel
10 Michigan. from Thirty -nrst 70
4 Thirty second. 20 feet vide. with one
| course concrets paving
Ga: cement rS.s,'S coS Sss Co. i.Sssss
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