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The Washington times., 1914-04-09

sex hygiene in the high schools BY
qualified instructors, if such instruction
is expected to aupersede that of the
child by the parents in the home.
The committee is therefore of the
opinion that any proposition to incor-
porate this subject into the general cur
riculum of the graded public schools of
Washington should be resisted by every
means possible at it's inception. 1t be-
lieves that this question is still open for
investigation, and that the benefits of
such course have not been sufficiently
demonstrated
I'VE recommend that lectures designed
to supplement the home teaching of the
parents, safeguarded by delicacy of
method and expression. and delivered
by persons scientifically and tempera-
mentally qualified for this work. be in
troduced into the high schools, although
il is our opinion that a better and more
lasting result would be obtained If the
hearers were the parents themselves
rather than the children
Would Safeguard Buyers.
In relation to safeguarding owners
of lots in subdivisions against faulty
construction OF roadways and sidewalks,
the association adopted a resolution as
follows: Whereas in many OF the sub
urban subdivisions in the District OF
Columbia the roadways and sidewalks
have been of SO faulty construction that
| in q short time after being surrendered
| to the public use said roadways and
| sidewalks have become unsafe for We
hicles and pedestrians,
Resolved. That the Commissioners of
| the District be requested to establish
| regulations to the grading and con-
struction of roadways and sidewalks in
suburban subdivisions which will COM
pei owners of such subdivisions to con-
| form in every respect to the standard
required to be observed in like work
done by the District government in Or
der that the purchasers of lots in such
subdivisions will be protected against
insufficient care in grading and defec-
tive work in construction"
Claude n. Bennett, of the Congress
sional Investigation Bureau. delivered
an illustrated lecture on The Panatna
Canal" Motion pictures and colored
slides supplemented the lecture: eraa, tn tn
cnnrtesv of Elliott Woods. superinten-
dent of the United States Capitol.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
DURING EASTER PREPARATIONS

When you walk. shop or are on your
feet, fortify and care for your feet.
Don't get footsore: get Foot-Ease,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the Shoes for Swollen, Aching
feet. Iou can walk for hours and not
get tired IL you use Aliens Foot-Ease.
1t is always in demand for use in
Patent Leather Shoes, and for Break
ing in New Shoes. This is an Easy
Test: Sprinkle Aliens Foot Ease in
one shoe and not in the other, and
notice the difference. Order a 25c
package TO-DAY of any Druggist and
be ready to forget you have feet Dur
ing Easter Week. Sold everywhere,
25c Sample FREE by mail. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy. n. Y. =.
Don't accept any substitute.-AdvI.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Industrial Commission
Expediting HearingY

The commission on industrial reia-
tions. in. order to. expedite the heasings
on collective bargaining, divided into
two sections. one to deal with trade
agreements in the building trades. and
the other to inquire into conditions In
the printing trades. Mrs. j. Borden
Harrims n, the only woman member Of
the commission. presided over the for
mer session.
James NJ. Lynch, commissioner OF
labor OF New York. and o. NJ. Eidlitz.
of New York. testified
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Runners-Up in Tennis
Tourney Meet Today

NEW YORK. april a-Jay Could s
opponent for tho Nolonal Amateur
Court Tennis Championship will be
chosen here this afternoon in the final
round between Charles f. Sands. Of
New York. and C. T. Russell, Of Bos-
ton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29
as Commissioner of Agriculture and
Labor, he would be heard from.

According to an articule in the Chi
cago Tribune Of Jan. %, perilous
condition Of affairs has been revealed
in the Office of the treasurer of the
United States, former Governor John
Burke Of North Dakota. The honesty
of the North Dakota man is not ques-
toned in the least, but owing to the
increase of business in that office the
accounts are said to be in chaotic
condition and the writer urges an i'm
mediate revision of the system of the
treasurer's Office. The Office is said
to be months behind with its work in
some departments and as a conse-
quence certain accounts are out of
balance to the extent of millions of
dollars. The present system would
give an employe an opportunity to alb
scond with thousands of dollars and
the discrepancy might not be discov-
cred for months.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29
THEY ADVERTISE.

At recent convention of newspa-
per men in Chicago, one of the speak
ers was representative of mail or
der house in Chicago. This speaker
informed his audience that the sue
cess of the mail order houses depend
ed entirely on advertising. It is a
practice of mail order houses, he said,
to obtain copies of country newspa-
pers throughout the territory in which
the house does business. The adver-
Using in these papers is studied care
fully. Where it is found that the To-
cal dealer is not advertising, or is ad-
vertising only certain lines, the mail
order house Immediately floods that
territory with literature. This practice
brings results. When the local mer-
chants all advertise as they should, he
declared the mail order business would
receive a severe setback.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

Frank Talcott, warden Of the state
penitentiary is making good and this
is no surprise to those who know the
man best. He loves mankind and real
ICES no one is perfect. He treats the
inmates of the penitentiary kindly,
They are provided with good, whole
some food, and the whole institution
is surrounded with an air of neatness,
The honor system is in force. Guards
do not find it necessary to stand over
the prisoners with clubs and guns
Occasionally trusty makes break
for liberty, but this is always a great
source Of regret to the other prison
ers. The men are busted with useful
work. They have considerable leisure
and spend much time in reading and
studying. They wear good clothes
and when i'll are given the best Of
care in the prison hospital. When we
were driving out to the institution re.
Gently, we met 'lifer," young man
sent up for murder, driving into Bis
marck on some errand. Of course
the penitentiary isn't like home, but
the men are treated well, taught to dc
good, honest work, so that in case
they are ever given their freedom
they may prove themselves good cit
liens.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

County politics will soon demand
the attention of the voters. As yet,
not candidate has come from under
cover, altho number are peering
from the bullrushes. There is certain
to be lively scrap for several of the
offices. Sheriff Kelley, who has served
two terms, cannot again be a candi-
date. This is one Of the best public
Offices in the county and it will not go
begging. Undoubtedly new county
superintendent will be elected. The
Independent owes it to its 5000 or
more readers in Ward county to COM
ment on the political situation just as
we see it, and while what we have to
say may not be altogether pleasant
to some individuals, our remarks
should not be considered personal. It
is not radical reform that we want so
much as competence and honesty in
Office.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

After March l the segregated dis
trict of st. Louis will be no more
Detroit, Minneapolis and other large
cities have removed their segregated
districts. The great problem that re.
mains to be solved is what to do with
the women. No doubt many of them &C
to other cities or establish places ir
the residential districts. When segre
gated districts are removed from al
of our cities, which appears to be
probable within a few years, some
provision must be made for these wo
men of the underworld. They are Ger.
tain to be with us until the end Of
time but perhaps under improved
conditions in less number. A few
years ago, segregated districts ii
large cities were considered quite nee
essary, but they are being dispensed
with with wonderful rapidity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

Will E. Holbein, editor of the Lans-
ford Journal, and the best secretary
the North Dakota Press Association
has ever had, and at the same time,
one of the states very best boosters,
will be rewarded some day with
greater honors. Mr. Holbein has TAX
en- great interest in the movement for
more settlers for North Dakota. His
sympathies have always been with
the farming element which he realizes
must work hand-in-hand with that
of our towns. It has been suggested
that Mr.. Holbein would make first
class material for Commissioners of
Agriculture and Labor. The present
incumbent has held the office for many
years and according to reports that
appear to be well-founded, he may not
be a candidate for reelection. Hol-
,bein is progressive and energetic and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

U. L. Burdick of Williston, States
Attorney of Williams county and for
mer Lieutenant Governor, has been
chosen by the Progressive republicans
as candidate for the nomination for
governor. L. B. Hanna, the present
chief executive, will undoubtedly be a
candidate for reelection. A few
years ago Burdick would have given
Mr.. Hanna an interesting time, but
we don't believe that he can come
within 10000 votes Of our present in
cumbent. Mr.. Burdick is an affable
gentleman, has a great many friends
here and there about the state, but
at this time there is absolutely no de-
mand for change of administration
North Dakota is in good hands. Mr.
Hanna is giving us a splendid bust
ness administration. He is on the job
from early morning until six o'clock
every day. He's about the last man tc
leave the Capitol building except the
janitor and he gives every detail OF
his work strict attention. Governor
Hanna, himself very successful bus
mess man, is giving the state the ben
eft of the wisdom he gained during
his quarter of century as business
man in North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

John H. Worst, president of the
North Dakota Agricultural College.
should feel proud over the endorse
ment given him by the farmers of
North Dakota at the conclusion of the
Grain Growers Convention at Fargo
last week. These resolutions are
worthy of publication by every news.
paper in North Dakota. John Worst
has never played politics, except in a
good, clean way, and hundreds of his
farmer friends are urging him to be-
come a candidate for the United
States Senate. Mr.. Worst is a big
broad-gauged citizen, friend ever tt
the farming interests and a man
whose appearance, speech and man.
ner at once commands respect He
would be a credit to this great state
in the Senate chamber. The Indepen.
dent believes that he would accept the
candidacy if the farmers would urge
him. John Worst could win in walk
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

lished on Mouse River. Tho first was
the Willard Leader, whose editor,
Dick Copeland, extended hearty con-
gratulations to the Reporter as main
tang it's reputation as good local
paper, and of this Editor Copeland
was good Judge, for he did excel
lent work himself.
The mail from Towner to Burling-
ton missed two trips, one each week,
in January, 1888, because of the roads
drifting so full Of snow that it was al
most impossible for team to wallow
through; certainly impossible for any
distance. But big blizzard came up,
and swept all the snow off till the
prairie was clear.
This was the blizzard, so much
worse in New York than in North Da-
kota, in which Roscoe Conkllng caught
his death blow from exposure.
The Minnesota papers Of that date
were telling how Hill of the Manito-
ba was surveying a cutoff on his Mon
tana branch to save so miles between
Helena and St. Paul, and that the
road leaves the main line near Lari-
more. But these papers were too
early, and the cutoff is all in Dako-
ia between Minot and Fargo.
Mail Carrier Jevnager passed thru
Minot on his way to Burlington, and
reported the roads in passable condi-
ton.
The Minot Rustler quotes a gentle
man, but does not name him, who
said he had done q great deal of bus
mess, but nowhere did he find a bet
ter class Of people than in the Mouse
River valley.
Minot was planning the organiza-
ton of band and Billy Moore and
other gentlemen as members.
L. A. Lincoln sold out his interests
at Mirot and moved to Mayville,
where he had purchased the Mayville
House.
Clyde w. Joslyn of the Mouse River
Horse and Cattle Co., met with an un-
fortunate accident by which he had
his arm broken. His horse bolted
while he was leading it, and Mr.. JOS
lyn hung on to the bride till he was
badly thrown. DR.. Lafferty attended
the injured arm but he feared it would
always remain stiff, as it was broken
at the joint.
In greetings exchanged by Teach
ers' meetings we note one from Ram
sey county, AZ teachers and J. F. Cow
an, Co. Supt. Ward county was still
a part of the Second district when
he was elected district Judge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

Ford, the automobile manufacturer,
who has amassed fortune of sevtral
millions during the past decade, has
gotten no less than $1O,OO0,00O worth
Of free advertising during the past
month, since his announcement that
no man in his factory over % years
would draw less than SIS day. Men
Of many nationalities work in this
factory and it became necessary to
print notices to them in sixteen lang
uages. His men are to be divided
into three classes, those drawing S.
per day, $500 per day and $3.50
Ford will discharge any employee who
does not save a portion of his earn
ings. A wise head.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

It is the concensus of opinion that
L. D. McGahan, publisher Of the Dem
ocrat, will not be convicted of criminal
libel, upon which charge a warrant
was issued last week for his arrest
The probabilities are that there will
be either an acquittal or a disagree
ment and in either event, the county
will have to stand the expense of the
trial. In former years criminal Libel
was considered a felony, but the last
legislature amended the law making
it a misdemeanor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

The Devils Lake Journal, edited by
Colonel Bloom, a democrat, has been
working overtime in an effort to stir
up i'll feeling in the republican ranks.
The Journal has been doing it's utmost
to discredit L. B. Hanna and from
time to time has suggested a republi-
can slate. This is an old democratic
trick but the republicans will not "fall
for it." The Colonel will have about
all he can handle to defend himself
before the campaign is over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

The Minot Business College is full.
No more students can be accommodate
ed until the first Monday in Febru-
airy. Thus reads an advertisement
from this excellent institution in this
weeks Independent. Prof. G. E. Be-
mis- should be proud Of what he has
accomplished since he established this
school three years ago. He started
in with small capital and the first
year the enrolment was small. Mr..
Benis worked night and day, made
the school pay its way and unlike
some of his predecessors, paid his
bills. The second year the enrolment
doubled and this year the school has
been filled to its capacity. Fifty-four
students are enrolled now, large
percentage of them coming right from
Minot. This is an excellent field and
next year additional room will be
provided. Prof. Bemis teaches his
students something besides short
hand and typewriting. They are CIV
en- instruction in English, Rhetoric,
spelling and arithmetic so that when
they go out to fill positions they can
take their place in the business world.
His students are making fine record.
They are given good paying positions
just as soon as they have completed
their course and without exception his
graduates are making good. The Mi
not College of Commerce is proving
itself good thing for this city. Par
ents have moved here that their sons
and daughters may attend the insti-
tuition. Hundreds of dollars are pour
ed into the city each month from this
source.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29
Flickertail Facts
North oakots State News in Con-
densed Form.

Rugby.-By the explosion Of the wa,
ert Helmkay was seriously burned.
Lidgerwood. Celebrating their
golden wedding, Mr. and Mrs. c.. e.
Stewart are receiving the congratula-
tiOss of friends.
Wimbledon.-Wimb will be the
base of construction operations that
will be carried on by the Midland Con.
tinental railroad the coming year.
Casselton.-Closing deal with cap
italists at Rockford, ILL.,, William Nc
Roberts of this place has sold them
$500 acres of land in Billings county.
Jamestown.-Details preliminary to
the annual meeting of the North Dako-
Ia Blacksmiths association, which will
lie held in jamestown on Feb. 4 and
5, have been completed.
Minot. the successful
membership campaign conducted by
the Commercial club, the organization
has changed its name to the Minot
Association of Commerce.
Ambrose. -Announcement that the
500 line will extend into Montana
fvom Outlook, the present terminus, to
a point sixty-five miles further west,
is received with enthusiasm here.
Fargo.-A contract for the construc-
ton of the dairy barn at the North
Dakota Agricultural college has been
let to the johnson Construction COM
pany. 1t is to be completed July 1.
Bismarck.-Th North Dakota Asso-
citation of Trained Nurses, organized
several years ago by Miss Bertha
Erdmann of Minneapolis, will hold it's
annual meeting in Bismarck. April %.
Park River.-An agricultural school
for farmers of western Walsh county;
northern Nelson and eastern Ramsey,
will be conducted in Park River, COM
mencing Feb. 9 and continuing .
week.
Fargo.-The state railway commits
sion held an adjourned meeting In
Fargo Thursday for further considera-
ton of the express rate question. If
| the interstate commerce commission
block system is adopted there will
be great difference in outgoing rates
between Fargo and Grand Forks.
Deering.-The newly. organized Sc
curity State bank of Deering was open
| ed for business last week Among
| those interested in the new institu-
ton are H. w. Palm and George B.
Scheifley of Browns Valley, Mimi, and
o. D. La Grange and L. M. La Grange
Of Deering. 1t is the second bank in
this place.
Fargo.-Tne farm managers Of the
northwest met in Fargo Wednesday,
/! There was banquet in the evening.
!; The members are in charge of the
larger farms in the Dakotas and Min.
nesota. John Dalrymple was one
| of the speakers 0. D. Center, field
man for the better farming movement,
and Professor Chase also appeared on
| the program.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29
THE GOOD FARMERS CREED.

Delleve In permanent agrlcul-
ture, soil that shall grow richer
rather than poorer from year to year.
I believe in 1O0-bushel corn and in
5O-bushel wheat and shall no be sat
isfied with anything less.
I believe that the only good weed
is dead weed, and that clean farm
is as important as clean conscience.
I believe in the farm boy and in the
farm girl, the farmers best crops and
the futures best hope.
I believe in the farm woman, and
will do all in my power to make her
life easier and happier.
| believe in a country school that
prepares for country life, and a
country church that teaches its people
to love deeply and live honorably.
believe in community spirit, a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

"Dick" Barrett, one Of Glenburn's
"Blue-overall" farmers, will more
than likely become a candidate for
sheriff Of Renville county. That sec
ton Of the county has never been rep
resented at the county seat and if Mr..
Barrett becomes a candidate, he'll get
the solid vote from that district.
"Dick" is one Of natures noblemen,
and if he makes up his mind to get
elected, he'll be quite apt to succeed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion set a new schedule for express
rates which the North Dakota rail
way commissioners have ordered ad-
opted Feb. l. This will mean a great
saving to North Dakota. Our express
rates are away too high. Our people
must get relief.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

pride in home and neighbors, and |
will do my part to make my commun-
ity the best in the state.
l believe in the famer, l believe in
farm life, and believe in the inspira-
ton of the open country
/ am proud to be farmer, and !
will try earnestly to be worthy of the
name.-Frank l. Mann.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

7. G. c. Kennedy, coroner an under
taker at Mandan, has been arrested
for practicing the BARRIERS trade with
out license. He is charged with
shaving dead men, preparing them fol
burial. The complaint alleges that on
Feb. Is, 1913, Mr.. Kennel shaved the
dead body Of one John Broschard. The
undertaken claims that his arrest is
the result Of bitter political fight
There is no chance for his conviction
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

ipal grocery store, where working
people may buy their supplies at cost.
Hundreds were in line waiting for the
concern to open and the patrons were
able to save from Is to rs per cent
on what they bought. Other stores
were established in that city and other
large cities are working on the same
plan.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

The death of the senator from Mel
son county will mean the election of
a man to fill the vacancy. Harry
Case, the Neville editor, who expos
ed some exceedingly rotten conditions
recently, has been mentioned for the
place. Senator Case" sounds all
right to us,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

The Independent is preparing to
send out subscription notices soon. If
you think about it, just forward the
money before we do this, which will
save us the trouble Of going over our
records, save stamps, etc. Well send
a receipt by return mail.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

The "Bull Moosers" are at present
showing about as much enthusiasm as
small boy just before taking lick
ing. Dorr Carroll, state chairman of
the party, however, says there will be
some excitement before the campaign
is over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29
) % o o o % o o o o o o % o o o 4
BITS OF PIONEER HISTORY.

o BY Jean McNaughton Stevens. o
% o o o o o o q o o o o o o o o
The Burlington Reporter reported
the successful close Of the second
year Of its existence, and noted that
it was the second paper to be estab-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

Col. Bloom of Devils Lake was in
the city Tuesday night. The Colonel
is spending considerable time lining
up the democratic and progressive re-
publican forces. He's the only poll
tician in captivity that can carry wat
er successfully on both shoulders.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

We are paying $3.50 for live hogs
from 200 pounds up, from now until
Feb. Is. City Meat Market, Minot,
N. D. 1-22-H
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

FOR RENT OR SALE-Hotel Saw
yer, furnace heat. H. D. Hodges,
Sawyer, N. D. Is IA
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29

Chicago has opened her first munic-