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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22
ONLY The HEAD USED
PECULIAR GAME OF "FO0T1All"
IN SOUTH AMERICA.
Among the Odd Thlngs Observed By
Theodore Roosevelt In HE Trav.
Gle This Sport 10 Noted ~
Worth Recording. ..

Well, these Parcels Indians enthu-
siastically play football 9TH their
heads. The game is not only native
to them, but I 1--we never heard or
rcd Of its being played by any other
tritJ or people. They use light hol'
low rubber ball, Of their own manu-.
facture. It Is circular and about eight
inches In diameter. The players are
divided into two sides, and stationed
much az in association football, and
the ball is placed on the ground to
put In play, az in football. Then a
player runs forward, throws himself
fiat on the ground and butts the ball
toward the opposite side. This first
butt. when the ball is on the ground,
never lifts It much and It rolls and
bounds toward the opponents. One or
two Of the latter run toward It; one
throws himself nat on his face and
butts the ball back. Usually this butt
lifts 1t, and it flies back in q curve
we'll up in the air, and an. opposite
player, rushing toward it, catches It
on his head with such a swing Of
his brawny neck, and such precision
and address, that the ball bounds
back through the air az football
scars after q drop kick. II the ball
flies of to one side or the other It 10
brought back. and again put into play.
Often 1t will be sent to and fro a
dozen times, from head to head, until
finally it rises with such q sweep that
It passes far over the heads Of the
opposite players and descends behind
them. Then shrill, rolling cries Of
good-humored triumph arise from
the victors, and the game instantly
begins again with fresh zest.
There are. Of course. no such rules
as in a specialized ball game Of civil.
cation, and I saw no disputes. There
may be eight or ten, or many more
players on each side. The ball ia
never touched with the hands or feet,
or with anything except the top Of the
head. It is hard to decide whether to
wonder most at the dexterity and
strength with which it is hit or butted
with the head, as it comes down
through the air, or at the reckless
speed and skill with which the players
throw themselves headlong on the
ground to return the ball if it comes
low down. Why they do not grind
off their noses cannot imagine. Some
Of the players hardly ever failed to
catch and return the ball II 1t came In
their neighborhood, and with such d
vigorous toss Of the head that It often
few in a great curve for really as
tonishing Observation-Disclosures Roose
welt, in Scribner's Magazine.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22
eAchAcHE is A WARNING.
VALLEY CITY PEOPLE SHOULD
NOT NEGLECT THEIR KIDNEYS

Backache is often natures most
frequent signal of weakened kid.
neys. To cure the pains and aches, to
remove the lameness when it ari-os
from weakened kidneys, you must
reach the cause.-the kidneys. If YOU
have pain through the small of you:
back, urinary disorders, headaches,
dizzy spells, or are nervous ard de.
pressed, start treating the kidneys
with a tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been
proved good and are especially fol-
weak kidneys. Doan's have been used
in kidney trouble for over SO years
Read Valley City testimony.
Mrs. A. McFadgen, 726 Elm Ave.
Valley City, N. D., says: II often had
sharp twinges of pain in the small OF
my back. These pains were worse
when I was doing any sweeping. As
Doan's Kidney Pills had been used by
several of my family with good re
suits, l gave them a trial and they
cured me-"
Price SOC, at all dealers. DOM
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. McFadgen had. Foster-Milbur1
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Remember tho name-DoaA's-an1
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22
monocle 40 a Courage lnspIrer.

MonocIe 40 4 Courage JnSP'TeT'
Jack Heaton Armstrong, an aristo'
cratic young Englishman, has Just re-
turned home from Albania with q
story Of the awe in which his monocle
was held by the unsophisticated SOL
diers of the Moret, while he was IN
command Of q field gun used against
the rebels. !
Armstrong, who Is a brother Of the
private secretary Of Prince William,
set out from Alesso with Chief Prenk
for the relief Of the prince. then be-
sieged in his capital. Prenk had 1000
men and one field gun. Armstrong
commanded the gun.
No matter how hot the fire, the SOL
diers never deserted the gun, which
was aimed and fred by the monocled
Englishman. As they had never seen
q monocle before they thought 1t e.
sential to aiming, or kind Of range
finder. Armstrong did not dispel thei'
illusion.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22

The Tango Party given in the Ar
mory last night was we'll attended
there being about thirty couples pres
ent. This was the first of series OF
dances which will be given by Com
pany this winter. The music was
unusually good and very pleasant
evening was spent.
Rev. and Mrs. L. F. Spangenberg of
Glen Ullen were in Valley City yester-
day enroute for their new home in
Fargo. They stopped of for visit
with Mrs. w. w. Fritch to whom Rev.
spangenberg is uncle. Rev. Spangen-
berg was formerly pastor of the Con-
gregational church at Glen Ullen'
They left for Fargo today.
Friends in the city Of Erling Platou,
will be pleased to know of his recov-
cry from the injuries which he receiv-
ed while playing football. Erling
Platou is attending the University OF
| Minnesota and in recent football
game was quite severely bruised and
also had his nose broken. He is able
| to attend school again.
Many Valley City people will be
pleased to hear of the election Of Mrs.
L. P. Hyde to the Office Of cores
ponding secretary of the State Fedora
ton, which took place at Jamestown
this week. Mrs. Hyde's election came
as complete surprise to her, and
came about through the efforts of club
| women of this city who appreciate her
activity as business woman, and her
ability to handle the large amount OF
detail work necessitated by the nature
Of the office. She will prove valu'
able co-operator with Miss Nelson, in
the work OF the Federation.
VIM. Kurtz of Fingal is Valley City
visitor today on matters Of business.
Mesdames D. w. Price, P. Howes,
and D. o. Bye Of Fingal were Valley
City visitors yesterday.
Joe Curtis and A. H. Spooner OF
Oriska were visitors here yesterday
and were guests at the Kindred.
Elmer Nelson Of the Anderson
Clothing Company's store returned to
! the city on Thursday from Rogers
where he spent few days this
week.
Miss Clara Kleffer Of Kensal was
an arrival in the city yesterday and
has been spending the week end here.
Miss Kleffer leaves this evening for
jamestown for further visit before
returning to Kensal.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Pollard of Litch'
vile accompanied by the Misses Alice
and Mary Kelly spent the day in town,
the ladies spending the time in the
shopping districts.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22

The teachers institute which was
held last week at Alexander, was
success in all departments. President
A. G. Crane and Miss Eula Miller both
Of the Ninot Normal were the conduc-
tors. Teachers from all parts OF the
country were in attendance and tho
enrollment reached Is.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22

reached IS
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22

What is claimed to be the record
for North Dakota, is reported by
Isaac Nystad who has a farm near
Darlington. He secured 125 bushels
of barley from one acre. Fertilization
of the land and cropping Of potatoes
the previous year are the reasons
given for the mammoth yield.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22
UNDERWENT OPERATION.

Miss Margaret Farnsworth who
teaches at Pillsbury, was operated on
Friday for appendicitis, at the River
side Hospital Miss Farnsworth Is
niece of Miss Nellie Farnsworth of the
State Normal school faculty.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-10-22
CONG. BROTHERHOOD

CONG. BRO HER7VOU
The monthly supper of the Congre.
gational Brotherhood has been post
poned for one week on account of the
educational meeting this week at Bis.
marck,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

your medicine had done for her and tried it. Itmade me strong and healthy and our home is now happy with baby boy. am very glad that took Lydia. B. Pinkham's s Vegetable Compound and do all I can to recommend it. Mrs. A. B. BosCAMP, BOA E. Howard Street, Creston, Iowa.
 Tons of Roots and Herbs are used annually in the manufacture of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, which is known from ocean to ocean as the standard remedy for female ills.
 For forty years this famous root and herb medicine has been. pre-eminently successful in controlling the diseases of women. Merit alone could have stood this test of time.
 If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. E.Pinxham's Vegeta. ble COmpOundwill help you, to LydiaE E.Pinkham MedicineCO. (confidentiaD Lynn, Mass. for ad- vice. Your letter will be opened. read and answered by woman. pd held in strict confidence.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
THE CRIME DOCTOR. :,

By-E. W. Hormung. Illustrated by Fred
 click Dorr Steele. The Bobbs, Merrill
 company. publishers, Indianapolis
 Next to Arsin Lupin and Sherlock Holmes. there is no figure in recent mys- tery literature that stands out quite as prominently as does "Raffles,' that inm- itable criminal who baffled two worlds and made the name of E. w. Hormung, who created him. a household word on Sipth sides of the Atlantic.
 Since the publication of the novel em- Lodying the experiences of this gentleman cracksman, the reading public has awaited Tn delicious expectation the sub sequent works of this popular writer, and so far never have his admirers been treated to a disappointment. Each fol- lowing novel by this clever narrator has rivaled those which have gone before it for novelty of plot, originality of char acters and fascination of story.
 It is. therefore. with no little delight that announcement is made of MT. Hor- rung's latest novel, '"rhe Crime Doctor. which critics have pronounced his great tc(st coup. In it he presents new char deter, one Doctor Dollar, who from the point of cleverness and attainment, is worthy of a place alongside of the fa- nous "Raffles."
 MT. Hornung's success in the past has been duesto the novelty of his treatment, for he has made the commonly accepted villain-the crminal-the hero of his mar ratives.
 In his new novel s'The Crime Doctor,' he goes further Not only does he offer his most thrilling and absorbing story, but he advances some theories about the treatment of criminals that are quite as unique and surprising as the startling utterances of visionary scientists which are brought to our attention every now and again,
 ~ Advancing the idea that persons with criminal tendencies are had, not from inclination but because of a diseased mentality. MT. Hornung takes as his central figure this Doctor Dollar, rem dered criminal himself at one. time through an injury to his brain Cured of his evil tendencies, Doctor Dollar dedicates his life to the work of curing other unfortunates. He is brought in touch with all sorts of people--from prodigal sons of families of distinction to the lowliest degenerates His exper-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

of how an ever widening circle of hap piness sprang from one of these daily actions of a little New York boy scout until it even touched thousands of na- tives in the heart of South America an action performed in accordance with the demands of the boys code. THE TANGO AND OTHER DANCES" By J. S. Hopkins. Illustrated by pho-
 tographs. The Saalfield Publishing
 house, publishers, Akron, o.
 There is so much grace and beauty in the new dances that instantly they sprang into country -wide-even worldwide ularity. Unfortunately in some cities they have been severely criticised-not because the dances themselves are im- proper but because the dancers have been at fault, unduly exaggerating and vul- garizing them. Indeed, Joseph c. Smith. who introduced the tango in this coun- try, declares: "The tango as 1t should be dance is as free from any objectionable features as the minuet and more fasci- hating. In fact. it resembles that stately and dignified old dance."
 The instructions given in this volume by J. S. Hopkins entitled, The Tango and Other Dances cover the whole field. of modern dances decently danced-one- step. tango, innovation, and hesitation.
 Nothing is lacking to make 1t the most practical, helpful and complete dancing manual published. Those who desire to learn without a master will find 1t easy to accomplish, and many who have taken lessons will discover that they can add much to the beauty and brilliancy of their execution by needing the hints here in set forth.
 To make the book as valuable as possi- ble to the person wishing to become pro- ficient in the new dances. the author has taken up each one separately and de- scribed in minute detail.
 Step by step is analysed. the proper count being given, and when a step is at all difficult or involved, a diagram is used to further elucidate the instructions. Anyone can learn these dances easily, thoroughly, satisfactorily.
 The volume is handsomely illustrated with photographs, posed by such celeb rities as Mir. and Mrs. Vernon Castle, Joseph c. Smith, Carlos Sebastian, Joan Sawyer, J. J. and Adelaide Hughes, Jack Jarrott, Beatrice Allen, Louis Alexander, M. Leroy and Mile. None, the Millers. Lydia Lopoukowa, Maurice, Florence Walton. Frances Demarest, and many other, famous and favorite dancers. OTHER BOOKS RECEIVED REv1Ews
 LATER).
 GAY MORNING." By J. E. Buckrose.
 George H. Doran company. publishers.
 New York.
 1.-THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT" By
 Louise Kennedy Mabie. Harper Broth-
 CTS, publishers, New York.
 ''NO. 13 WASHINGTON SQUARE," By
 Leroy Scott With Illustrations by Irma
 Deremeaux. <Houghton. Mifflin com
 pany. publishers. No. Park row. Bos-
 ton.
 "LouIs NORBERT By vernon Lee.
 The John Lane company, publishers,
 New ynrk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MI& ROBERT L. ToTTEN. ENGINEER IN CHARGE. SAYS THE FINAL.
 WDRD

'i can pay no stronger compliment
 to the development now being carried on by the Birmingham Motor and country club than to say that the time, the place and the club have Joined hands to make an ideal pleas- ure resort do not believe a spot could be selected in the entire south that would so lend Itself geographlcal- ly. topographicallv and in every other
 way, to the many purposes Tor which
 this land will be used. The beautiful
 undnlating land on the north side ot
 the lake is particularly well adapted to
 the dry land sports, such as golf. ten. his, shooting and others, the elemen- tary reasons for the existence of the usual country club.
 'The lake frontage and the elevated plateau. 130 10 1s0 feet higher than
 the lake on the south side. with beau- tiful Shades mountain in the lack ground, are superlatively attractive Tor the home sites of members and their friends. The boulevard now being constructed around the extreme edge of this plateau, will provide one of the
 most beautiful views in the south Be-
 tween the club and the home sites will lie the lake of slightly more than 100 acres and about one and a quarter
 mses in length. providing. in addition to it's attractive vistas, the fishing. bathing and boating so dear to the nedft ol the mana Vieitof 10 the sea shore The automobile speedway aud the good roads to the center Of the city adds the one touch necessary to make this the most completely equipped country club in the south. if not In the entire country. In conclusion
 would like to express my appreciation
 as forcibly as possibie of the large
 amount of time and personal effort devoted to the work Of organizing thls club by each individual of the board of directors. Their efforts have been without hope of personal gain. direct l lly or indirectly, and too much cannot | be said of the interest and energy which they have shown. II has been a
 pleasure to have been associated with these gentlemen in a project which in- cludes so many interesting engineer
 ing problems as does that of the Blr- minPham Motor and Country club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

WOmann0od until l had taken Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Com poun d. I would have pains if
 I ov verwork ed or If te d a ny t hin g heavy, and I would
 be so weak and ner- vous and in so much misery that I would
 be prostrated. A friend told me what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
GOLF COURSE" AS VIEWED BY MIR THOMAS H. JOY, POPULAR
 ARCHITECT

Few realize the magnificent oppor- tunity afforded the golfer of the Birmingham Motor and Country club. A full 1S-hole course. over 6500 yards long. with all the natural. irregular apr sporty features which obviate the necessity of made hazards and bunkers, will be the means of developing the best that is in our golfers, and international
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MIR. H. F. LATIMER SPEAKS OF THE
 CLUE AS A SUMMER RESORT

As summer resort. the grounds of the Birmingham Motor and Country club. situated in Shades valley, arc ideally located. This location compares favorably with Highland Lake club and other summer resorts of North Car- olina, that our Birmin gham people are so familiar. It is said the temperature of Shades valley is lower than the top of Shades mountain. the theory being heat rises and cool air descends.
 with the large lake coving about 100 acres. the lovers, of boating and fishing will be furnished sport not to be found elsewhere in the south I predict that this club will be the most popular place in Alabama for recreation in a few years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MIR. GEORGE A. BLlNN IS ENTHUsI-
 ASTIC.


 You ask for an expression from me about the home sites overlooking the great lake and club grounds. Just want to say that of all the beautiful spots in the south none surpases Shades noun tain. The club home sites are beautifully situated on level table lands. some of the home sites being at an elevation of l60 Feet above the lake, And all of them commanding a most wonderful view This home site section Is going to be one of the most desirable in the district We will draw for few minutes a mental picture. Just imagine yourself sitting or lounS1ng on your front porch enjoying the cooling breezes of old Shades mountain watching tn eboaters and bathers and fishermen in the great lake. then when you tire of this look over the golf course and the athletic field, then you can see the speeders hitting lem up over the speedway, then in the evenings you can listen to the orchestra across The lake and simply imagine yourself in paradise About 40 prominent people have pur- chased home sites and it will be only a short time when you can drive into the beautiful entrance to the club grounds and the first thing that will greet your eyes will be the homes on the sides of the mountain. The homo sites are to be sold to the club members only, as it is our intention all the way through to make the Birmingham Motor and Country club a great big home for our members Every one who goes out Is simply carried away with enthusiasm and. all predict a great future for the Birmingham Motor and Country club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

tournaments can be held as nowhere else in tho south. All these features Will be combined with the landscape work. to which the unparalleled advan- tages of location and It's environs lend themselves. To this work also q great deal of attention is being paid To
 'se who have been interested in thls class of work it is only necessary 10 eail attention 10 a few of the prominent features in order for them to realize what a wonderful opportunity Is offered rom creation so long lying dormant. one can picture from almost any point among the hills, vistas of lake with it's semi-aquatic plants bordering the edges, winding drives which are graded and bordered with sod. and al intervals eari- coiored Towering shrubs, and mountain laurels, with trails leading to the wilder
 af T. mote parts. and to points bor- dered with creepers and ferns which af- ford advantageous views
 The athletic field, including running track, basket ball field. hockey, low hurdles, archery, croquet, hand ball. and tennis, will take it's place among any in the entire country. The open portions will have formal terraces and mass shrubbery, splendidly kept lawn areas to accommodate the aesthetic and folk dancing, out door pageants. and the lake will be q part of this modern '""den of Eden. The uncultivated DOT tions of the woodlawn area will un- uvrSo intelligent forestry treatment in order to develop large specimen trees and to encourage a distinctive charac- ter for each portion as 1t relates 10 another The undergrowth will be treated In the same way, with here and there laurel clumps. while one portion
 'l he lit up in the spring time with oogwood. another portion with wild azealas or red bud, or some other beau utnl Towering plants. All wild areas VIII Include such woodland and peren- nlals as will be one constant panorama of beauty and restfuness X botanical garden also is a dream which will
 lN become a reality in tho near fu- ture. Opportunities arc limitless and iii lnture years the course of the Rir- minsham Motor and Country club can not help but have a national feputa- ton"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MIR. H B. wHEELoeK. THE WELL

the long run.
 MIR. II. B. wHEELoeK, THE WELL
 KNOWN ARCHITECT. TALKS.
 When I asked Mir Wheelock about the clubhouse and the furnishings he said:
 T had no part, you understand. in the planning. or the building of the club house, as that was taken over when the property was bought. but I want to say that 1t is a very attractive building. well constructed and beautifully planned. At present it is adequate for social purposes entertaining of all kinds but as the club grows larger a more complete building will be required. This, I believe. Mir Rice. the president. has in mind in con- junction with the construction of the dormitory. which will be started within the next two years"
 'I understand that the contract for the furnishing of the present clubhouse has been given out I suggested
 Yes, MT. Carroll Colby will have charge of the furnishing of the club house. Mir. Wheeloo-S replied. '.The furniture is all being made now espe- cially for the club, and it is 10 be the most artistic and beautiful that can be bought. Soft, euphonious colors will blend with the wall decorations, the tapestries rugs. curtains and furniture to harmon ize in artistic effect. Every piece of fur niture will be especially designed for the Birmingham Motor and Country club and when the opening occurs on September H. 1 feel safe in saying that no more beautiful clubhouse will ever be seen in the south. It will be distinctive in every respect and absolutely new and original. The logs of which the clubhouse is built give 1t a rustic appearance that is en- tirely unique and the whole environment is apropos of a real country club. The Birmingham Motor and Country club will be one of the greatest additions that Bir- mingham has ever had and it will give the people of this community an oppor- tunity to enjoy club which Is different in every respect from any other. 1t Is not rival of any other club. but will prove an adjunct to all the others, adding one more delightful rendezvous to the chain of beautiful clubs in and around Birmingham ''