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

two-year-old heifers at the Grow
Agency near Billings, Mont, on June
1, 1914, for $15O,O0O, to be paid for
by the government.
The new st. Alexius hospital will
be built at Bismarck during the year
by the Sisters Of the Order Of ST.
Benedict, at cost Of 100000.
The board Of county commissioners
will meet Jan. 6. The January meet
ing is about the most important Of the
year.
Geo. Lund, the Mohall druggist, was
in the city Monday, preparing to move
his household goods to that place. Mr.
Lund has the only drug store in the
county seat Of Renville county and is
doing very nice business. The Lund
family will be greatly missed by hun
dreds Of Minot friends.
Hay fever sufferers in North Dako-
ia are rejoicing because the weather
has cooled off slightly.
Few North Dakotans are going to
winter resorts in the south this sea-
son. They enjoy life too we'll at home.
Base ball, tennis and other out door
sports are being enjoyed in the state
these fine winter days. Autos have
not had to lay up day on account of
bad roads.
A petition is being circulated for the
pardon of G. L. Bickford, former state
treasurer.
Chas. Roder Of Drake set trap for
weasels, but caught gopher. This
indicates an "open winter"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Haldane, Lord High ChancI llor Of
England, says $4,000 are TOD much
for any official to receive. Ne gets
it but would be willing to tale s25,-
900. We agree with H. Fdr that
modest sum, we would be perfectly
willing to work like slave from six
to six with only half hour ff lunch.
from January to December. I'VE be-
lieve we could save money, Ind not
half try.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

If an alarm Of fire is given in a
hall, do not make rush for the door.
This makes a panic, and in The rush
the weaker are trampled I'd death.
Sometimes there is no danger, but by
the time the mistake is idcovered,
dozens are killed. In schools hun
dreds of children can pass safely
from burning building in few min
utes. It is simply question If order.
Pity grown men and women lose their
heads and rush to destruction
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Billy Sunday, the evangelist, is
about to invade Pittsburgh. An i'm
mense tabernacle will be built, .
mighty chorus will sing, and lilly has
ordered hundred Of the largest
sized dish pans to be used il taking
up the collections. Certain minister's
of the gospel who oppose his Methods,
sought to stop the constructor Of the
tabernacle thru an injunction|
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Postmaster General Burleson is urg-
ing the purchase of telegraph and tel
ephone lines by the United States
government.
Only one objection is heard, Sow
ernments aren't efficient" the critics
say. "They can't operate utilities sue
cessfrlly.'
Every WE'LL" the people are reply
ing, eve will make them efficient. We
will cut out partisanship. We will
simplify organization. We will in
sist on the merit system. We will turn
out the boys and put effective men in
charge. Watch our smoke"
And in city, state, nation and world
governments are being made over on
the efficiency basis.--Kansas City
Star.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
FIELD OF THE COUNTRY
WEEKLY

Praise for the country weekly was
recently igven by e. P. Davies OF
Grand Forks, editor of the Grand
Forks Herald and Times, in an adj
dress before the North Dakota Press
Association. Speaking on it's field
and influence, in part he said:
Occasionally we run across the
opinion that the day of the country
newspaper is about over; that num-
Der Of changes have made the daily
newspaper so easy to obtain that it is
certain to drive the weekly out of ex-
istence, as the small weekly can not
hope to compete with the great daily
and it's elaborate equipment and great
er variety of matter.
eff the country newspaper seeks to
compete with the city daily in the rap
id treatment of the news of the day,
it is bound to fail. It is not and can
not be equipped for such fight. But
no such competition is necessary. The
country weekly has field all it's own
which can not be served by any other
agency. 1t has thousand things of
local interest to discuss which the
daily newspapers can not touch. 1t
is surrounded by problems of local i'm
portance which mean nothing to the
city proper 1t has the opportunity to
cultivate close personal relations
which mean so much, and in the alb
sence of which the daily newspaper
can never become more than a paper
of general interest. Whenever the
country weekly suffers from competi-
ton with the city daily, it is because
it tries to cover field which is really
the field of the daily, and neglects to
cultivate the field in which it is and in
which it must remain supreme"
What the newspaper man of the
northwest says is true. The local ed
itor has little to fear if he is always
"on the job and carefully and zeal
ously espouses matters Of welfare to
the state and community and prints
live, crisp news Of interest to home
town people and residents of the vicin-
ity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
THE PEOPLE TAKE CHARGE

All over the world people are insist
ing on better government for very
practical purpose. This purpose is to
enable them to take charge Of their
public utilities.
Cities are taking over their water
works, their lighting plants, their
transportation lines. England has
just bought its telephone system.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
Strictly fresh eggs arr lrA,rkea a5

Strictly fresh eggs ar marked s5
cents at the groceH - .>s We hope
these are not let loose from cold
storage, but are fresh from the win
ter hens beginning to lay Even at 35
cents, eggs are cheaper than tough
beef, for a dozen eggs will make a
savory meal for at least four people.
No better relish than cup of two soft
boiled from the Rhode Island Reds.
Let the farmers encourage their hens
and bring US more eggs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

than dozen bills already have been
introduced and it is said that half of
these provide for penny postage OUT
right. 1t is pointed out by members
interested in the general subject that
the probable increase in the parcel
post revenue would make penny post
age a possibility without seriously
hampering the financial affairs Of the
postal service. Others contend that
the parcel post service should be Civ
en- further opportunity to demonstrate
it's earning capacity before a possibly
large revenue loss to the department
is incurred
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

If you feel bad after holiday, it
is sign you have not spent it right.
You have eaten or drank too much,
or stayed up too late. Keep your
head on all occasions. Never take a
second helping. The turkey or oys-
tiers may be good, but by the time the
pie, cake and ice cream are served,
you will discover an uncomfortable
feeling about the waist. While so
many are starving a shame TO waste
stuff that deserving poor might enjoy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Since the newspapers of the state
have published the report tiat jack
rabbits are said to be affected with
tuberculosis, there has been 1 notice.
able increase in the demand fpr other
meats. The writer has eaten scores
OF cotton tails" but come to- think Of
it, we'd just as soon sit down to 4
mess Of fricasseed cat.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

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Gust Sitz, q general merchant at
Drake, has gone into bankruptcy.
The Touring mill at Dunseith, own
ed by VIM. Gottbreht, burned with q
los Of $4,000 and only $1,000 insur-
ance.
w. s. Parkin Of Mandan las been
awarded the contract to furnish 5000
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
May Join Williston Farmers.

It is possible that Major E. S. Per-
son of this city and one or two others
will join the excursion of farmers
from the western part of the state
when they leave Feb. %, for the
dairy farms of Wisconsin. This will
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
ONE CENT POSTAGE.

One cent postage promises to be one
of the live issues fought out in the
regular session of congress. No fewer
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Some women are crazy to marry.
Men, too, for that matter. For in
stance, Schumann- Heink, the great
singer, married lawyer, Rapp, sever
al years ago. She had grown chill
dren, her assured income from her
voice, was independent, and yet tied
herself to a stick, who, she claims, has
deserted her. She does not care rap
for the fellow. She must have been
hypnotized. Beware of the widders,
as is said in one of Dickens stories.
Hoe your own row.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

A resident of Wellsville, Iowa, in
looking over an account book kept by
a merchant of that village in 1882,
finds that lumber sold for So and 81
per 1000 feet. Whiskey could be bot
for six cents pint, beef was three
and one-half cents a pound, board and
lodging could be had for $1.56 a week,
common labor was paid so cents a
day, calico was 33 cents a yard, tea
ranged from 75c to $1.00 per pound,
coffee was practically unknown. These
are the good old days we hear so much
about.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Baptists, Methodists and the regu-
lar churches do a good work, but of
all organizations, the Salvation Army
is the head. The other societies re-
ceive poor people kindly in their
churches, and will not see them suf-
fer, but the S. A. goes after them,
pick them from the gutter and feed
and clothe the homeless wretches. Ev-
cry Christmas but for the S. A.
thousands in the large cities would
miss a bounteous holiday dinner.
Mention General Booth with Paul, Lu-
Their and Wesley.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
81, 54l 900 Men May Be Summoned
To Arms in the European Conflict

According to the latest authentic figures at the United States war
departments intelligence office in Washington, the strength Of the seven
nations in the preliminary stages of mobilization is as folows:-
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
HOW TO SECURE VOTES

AS soon as you receive supplies after sending in your
name, you will then commence to secure subscriptions to The
Saturday News (cash, of course), and the price of the paper
remains the same. The full vote schedule, showing how much
each subscription gets you, appears In the receipt book we
VIII send you. We give twice as many votes on new subscrip-
lions as on old. Old subscriptions are those taken from peo-
pie now getting the paper, while new subscriptions are those
taken from people not now taking paper. IF YOU DON'T
UNDERSTANDINGS. You can secure new subscriptions
from any place and may employ any means you see fit in order
to get subscriptions. You can write letters, make personal
calls and telephone. Plan a systematic campaign and you
will be sure to meet with success. 1t is suggested that you
you can make. Besides getting subscriptions, you will, Of
collect the free coupons, which will appear in The Sat
q day News for a short time. Each coupon counts it's face
You can nominate yourself or a friend, if you wish, OF, in fact,
you can nominate more than one person if you wish. Re
member that should there be any contestants who fail to win
a prize, they will be given a cash commission of ten per cent
of the amount they turn in if they make a cash report each
ASK.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
MANS ENVIRONMENTS.

~ want to be without any entanglng alliances, . Mr.. Warburg,
one of the members Of the reserve board, is declared to have said to
the newspapers when asked about his reported selling Of all his rail
road stock and bonds and his resigning from the various directorates
with which he had been affiliated.
But can Mr. Warburg be without entanglng alliances? Can
he, by unloading his stocks and bonds and freeing himself from d-
rect association with Kuhn, Loeb & Co., free himself from the in
hurnce of his former environment?
1t is said that no matter how great an intellect a man may have,
nor how desperately he may strive to throw off the influence OF asso-
cation, every judge who, before assuming the judicial crmine, was
closely identified with the development Of corporations, shows his
early training III the decisions he renders.
In other words, it seems difficult for a ma who has spent fifty
Years Of his Er in following certain grooves or channels, or special
ties, or whatever they may be appropriately termed, to readjust his
mind to an absolutely impartial basis when considering matters that
he formerly passed upon in his capacity as a lawyer or corporate
manager.
OF course, we wouldn't expect Nh. Wilson to select a farmer, or
a printer, or a blacksmith, for membership on the bank reserve
board. But, after all, will Mr.. Warburg be any more free from the
bias of his former association than would a printer or a farmer or a
blacksmith?
The country will take Mr.. Wargurg at his word and will sus-
pend judgment pending the result of his operations as a member of
the board.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
SPIRiTISM SAID
TO BE DEMONISM

A most interesting little brochure
has recently come off the press setting
forth with Bible proofs that the COM
munications received by and through
Spiritist Mediums is Of Demon origin.
The writer traces his subject through
the Scriptures from the time when
certain Of the holy angels became dis
obedient. He proves from the Scrip
lures that these fallen spirits per-
senate the human dead, with whose
past history, spirits, though invisible,
are thoroughly acquainted. He shows
that they also frequently person
ate the Creator and the Redeemer,
commanding their deceived ones to
pray, do penance, etc. This, however,
is merely to lead them on and to bring
them more thoroughly under demoni-
acal control. Sometimes by breaking
down the natural barrier, the human
will, they possess their victim, and rule
him more or less to his ruin-frequent-
ly sending such to the mad-house.
Numerous illustrations, S%criptural and
otherwise, are given. The price of the
little book is but ten cents; 1t should
be in the hands Of all interested in
Spiritism or who have friends inter
ested therein. Enclose five two-cent
stamps to the Bible and Tract Society,
II Hicks street, Brooklyn, N, 7,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20

Done as you want it done, when
you want it.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
SOARING PRICES FOR SUGAR.

IF ANYTHING were needed to show that prices are not altogether
controlled by the law Of supply and demand W e have 1t IN the RAPID
advance in the price of sugar within the past two weeks Inc
Wholesale price jumped from about five cents to above eight cents
within ten days.
And vet neither the supply nor the demand had been seriously
affected. That which was done regarding the advancing OF prices
nothing more.
True, the European war may somewhat affect the supply, Ot at
The time o. the rapid increase in price there had been no appreciabe
curtanment Of the supply. Nor is there likely to be unless the area
within the war zone is very considerably extended.
With comparatively inconsequentHl numbers, the men who
ma be called upon to bear arms in the impending conflict have not
been producers of sugar, and, for the most part, they will not be
greater consumers under arms than they Were" IN the quiet retreat
of their homes.
Allowing, however, for the prospective reduction IN the output,
and likewise for the estimated increase in the demand, there does
not seem to be any sound reason whatever for the moro than fifty per
cent increase in the wholesale price.
Yet it was only a year or so ago that a similar huctuaton II II
a1ice of sugar was the subject of nationwide comment. There was
$40 war then, nor was there one in immediate prospect; non had
either the supply or the demand been so affected as to cause such
Iuctuation.
The fact Of the matter appears to be that sugar prices have
been manipulated upon the same principle as the New Haven rail
road stocks were manipulated under the Mellen-Morgan regime.
1t is not surprising that the public mind is turning more and
more to that sort of paternaism that makes it difficult to draw the
sle between it and socialism.
W. are not an alarmist, nor are we a pessimst, for we believe
that eventually the American people will rise enough in the scale of
intelligence and civilization to solve these problems, and solve them
alright, but we may be pardoned if we sometimes wonder where, after
all, these manipulations viii land us as a people.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
PROHIBITING FLOWERS AT FUNERALS.

Bishop Thomas f. 1ilr, of Kansas City, according to newspaper
reports, has issued an order prohibiting floral offerings at funerals
V ithin his diocese.
The good bishop was moved to promulgate such an order by his
observation Of the desperate competitive efforts Of members of hls
diocesan Hocks to bear witness to the intensity of their grief.
Perhaps, after all, there may be sound reasoning in the bishops
view. Flowers can do no possible good to the departed. They only
testify to the feelings Of the living.
We have often wondered whether the offering Of floral tributes
would not serve a far better purpose if presented to the living. If a
1nan or a woman is worthy of flowers, why not present them while
they may be appreciated by the living recipient instead of serving
OF, his or her bier merely as a reminder to the living that the departed
had virtues OF which the public had never dreamed?
We know, Of course, that there is danger of OVERRIDING the floral
tribute business. Sometimes too much praise spoils a worthy person
at least we are so told-but a little encoura cement now and then
in the way of bouquets of sweetscented flowers is appreciated even
10y the most conservative of men.
Perchance we might die easier, if we knew that our hour was
fast approaching, if assured that friends would place floral offerings
OIL the casket that shall hold our earthly remains, but if we could
have a few of them before that time arrives we dont know but that
we might live just a little better for it.
We don't know that such would be the case-we are merely
specializing upon the possibility. The plan never has been thorough
ly tested, so far as our observations have extended.
.2s sM# y y @.
The Christian Science Monitor wants to know what has become
of the theory that armament encourages arbitration, and of the like
theory that preparedness is a war preventive.
S. =
A spearding oak tree fifty feet high is said to have six million
leaves, and this estimate, says a Boston paper, does not come from
the man who does his own fall lawn raking.
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1t is reported that the United States parcel post department
recently accepted twenty-one tons of gold for shipment. This GER
tanly is handing the express companies one in the neck, as it were
W. don't know exactly what it is declares the ST. Paul Dis
patch, but it appears certain that some kind of funny business is
going on down in Mexico, There IL be another revolution in
Mexico, probably, before snow flies down there.
Regarding the proposition for the people of this state to raise a
of fifty thousand dollars for representing the states interests
at the fair in San Francisco next year, the Argus-Leader says:
when the commission named by the governor gets to work on it's
big task, it should receive the hearty cooperation of every state
Iuilder 3#&&#@
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely, derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Toledo, O., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon h blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
Inc. It is taken internally and made in
Toledo. Ohio, by F.. J. Cheney & Co. res
timonials free,
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20

IL the Real Place for Wonder
full and Economical Vacation


Get away from the resorts near
home this year--go to Colorado--feel
the fascination OF Natures big, wide
places-spend an interesting, restfnl,
refreshing week or two in the world.
famous Rockies. q
There are hundreds Of good hotels.
camps and boarding houses In Colora-
do, vouched for by the Business Mems
Associations Of Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo. where good room
and meals q be secured for 800 per
week and up. Almost all sights are
free and within easy walk or trolley
ride from your room.
Take the limited trains Of the Rock
Island Lines and learn what real train
service Is. Steel sleepers, free reclin-
ing chair cars and coaches. Meals at
reasonable prices. Every convenience
for rest, comfort and enjoyment.
The only line with direct service
from the East to both Denver and.
Colorado Springs.
Our representatives are travel 8
perts, who win help ypu plan q won
derful and m economical vacation.
give you hill Information about hotels,
camps, boarding places, and look a1Der
every detail Of your trip.
AK ticket agent Tor Colorado litasar
ture, or write u Hal. S. Ray. Assist
ant General Passenger Agent. Rock
Islaxd Lines, Room 4t1 Dea Moines
Life Building, Des Moines. a
Love fares daily all sunnmer.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
HOW PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN

The wonderful fully equipped 1915 BUICK will be given
10 the contestant who has the most votes at the conclusion of
.he campaign. The contestant who has second highest num-
of votes will be given a high grade piano, etc. See the
full list of prizes as they appear below. The contest will last
a few weeks-seven or eight weeks.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-20
TO WIN
A 1915 AUTO
HOW TO START

Simply fill in the nomination blank which appears in this
ad and mail to Contest Manager of The Saturday News, Wa
tartown, S. D. You will then be started with 5000 votes,
and sent the necessary supplies. All questions will be cheer
fully answered and all possible help will be given interested
parties.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-03-24
within The Law"

Lovers OF good pays and fine act
ing are certain to welcome the an
nouncement that, within the Law,
Byard Veiiller,s absorbing drama OF
modern American. life, which is the
current dramatic sensation in New
York and Chicago, is to be given on
Friday and Saturday, with Saturday
matinee, at the Ben Ali Theatre, in
Lexington, under the managerial
sponsorship if the American Play
Forsaking the. conventional paths
pursued by playwrights Mr.. WELLER
has, in within the Law" devised a
yirile and exciting drama of a certain
phase of conteinp oraneous life in the
larger cities that appeals with equal
force to every class of theatregoer
The story is that of a young girl who
is unjustly convicted and sent to
prison for theft, who tries to live
honestly when released, but is hound
ed by the police until she loses her
position, and who then turns on them
{ nd matches her wits against their
brutality. keeping within the law"
and employing =, the intracacies and
false standards and techncalities of
the law. to shield her from arrest.
Sac develops ingenuity and daring,
cad makes the man who sent her to
r.,ison pay for her four years of