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The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
New Metal Cominu Into Use.

Steel and bronze, largely used for years in the plating of yachts, bid fair to be replaced by Monel metal, an alloy resembling nickel in appearance. It is harder and tougher than nickel steel, retains it's brightness, and does not eorrode. In this respect it is even better than bronze, which has been used on several of the big racing yachts and on a few of the cruisers. In 1893 experiments were made with bronze and the cup defender of that year, the Vigilant, was the first vessel to be plated with bronze. She. was big success. The bronze gave her smooth, clean underbody, and hav- ing a greater tensile strength than steel, Herreshoff was able to turn out comparatively light boat. In 1895 the Defender was built for cup de- fense, and she was plated with alumi- mum. This made lightly built hull, but the aluminium corroded and the yacht decayed after a couple of years. Since that time steel and bronze have been used. and the Vanitie, built last year, was the first to have Monel metal tried.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20

tie girl learned in school this year is that her eyes are not mates, that she will have to be vaccinated and that her method of breathing IS old-fash. toned" To which the Downs Times retorts: Well, what's the man com. plaining about? If his daughter has her eyes fitted with proper glasses she will be better able to do the reading that the course demands, even if she did not learn the multiplication table. If she escapes the smallpox and pre-. serves her beauty, she will consider that as valuable by the time she is twenty as if she had committed the Constitution to memory, and knowing how to breathe properly may con. tribute as much joy and happiness in her fair young life as being able to To. cate the medulla oblongata and name the bones in the skull. If education prepares for fuller, better living, what reason has some fossil who got his education in the three Rs in the days Of lickin' and 1earnin' to complain because his children are enjoying it ?" Kansas City Star.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
The Optimist,

On the whole, poets do not seem to have too good time of it. It is rather rare for an editor to see eye to eye with them in regard to the quality of their work.
 Percival Fliptop had had his work turned down by five editors in suc- eession, and was now being told the cold and bitter truth by the sixth His rage got the better of him.
 Some day" he burst out, you ed itors will be fighting for my work"
 Never mind," chortled he of the hard heart When that day comes, even if lose, I'll be just as happy!"- Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20

seeding, most of these weeds will be killed out. It is mistake to SOW al falfa on a poorly prepared soil.
 Inoculation is essential in growing alfalfa. Soil is said to be inoculated for alfalfa when it contains the hae. teria which have the ability to gather free nitrogen from the air and store it in the noaales on the roots of al, falfa- If these hseteria are not al, ready in the soil they must be intro dueed from an outside source. The most certain way te inoculate is to bring inoculated soil from field which has previously grown alfalfa or sweet clover, Apply such soil at the rate of about 800 pounds per acre and disk or harrow it in immediately. It will not be safe to leave it on the surface for any length of time, be- cause direct sunlight will kill germs very quickly If soil from an inocu- lated field is not available, or if that method is too expensive, artificial in oculation material in the form of
 
 charge from the United States De- partment of Agriculture. Where there are county agents the applica- tion should be made through them; otherwise write directly to the United States Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. c.
 Seeding in September is generally preferred. If the seeding is done that season the plants have chance to get well established before winter sets in, and in the spring they will be strong enough to get ahead of the weeds. Twenty pounds of seed to the acre is the usual rate in Arkansas A wheelbarrow or cyclone seeder will usually distribute the seed more even ly over the land than broadcasting. If neither of these machines can be had broadcasting is satisfactory, if done carefully. This method calls for about five pounds more of seed than machine seeding.
 During the first season it may be necessary to clip the weeds couple of times to keep them from seeding. If the weeds are not lad, considerable alfalfa may be secured the first sea son. In no case should any weeds be allowed to go to seed. The cutting of alfalfa should always be done when the new shoots are just starting from the crown. This is usually when the plants are about one-tenth in bloom. If the cutting is done later, many of the shoots will be cut off, and they will be slow to recover. If the plants are cut before the shoots start at all the next crop will be set back. It is not a good idea to cut alfalfa so late in the fall that small growth can not be made before frost
 Since alfalfa takes much mineral water from the soil in it's growth, it is unwise to keep a field in alfalfa over about six years, although if a farm CTS available acreage for this crop is limited it may be kept much longer if given a top dressing of manure about every two or three years.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
Extra Pay for Beauties.

Every American boy and glfl has an inalienable right to have a good looking school teacher, and school boards should be willing to pay $15 a month more for comedy instructors than for homely ones."
 Dr. Henry s. Curtis, New York play expert, expressed that theory to west. ern Kansas school teachers at Fort Hays Normal.
 Doctor Curtis believes that better looking teachers mean better disei- pline and more effective teaching.
 Doctor Curtis also believes that play should be made compulsory just as education is. In 12 generations most Americans will be insane unless play Is taught, he says.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
..0uLD TEMPT THE EPICURE
No Modern Dish Can Be Accounted Superior to the Squirrel Stew
 of the Early Days.

Young squirrel. new potatoes and June peas. stewed together in an iron pot. over hickory wood fire. As liar ry Lauder says, "Ye eanna beat it.
 In the early days it was a prime fa- vorite in Kentucky, and the pioneers of Missouri brought yearning for it with them when they came overland from the Blue Grass state and settled along the rivers and creeks in Mis- souri,
 There were plenty of squirrels in the woods of Missouri in those days, and in the middle of June, when new potatoes were about the size of wal nuts, and early peas were big enough in the shell, the old man, or the big gest boy of the family, would lift the long-barreled squirrel rife and powder horn down from the pegs over the fire place and go out after a mess" of young squirrels At that time in June they were just large enough to dress we'll
 A hunter who would shoot a squir. rel anywhere except through the head
 
 And it had to be shot in the head or not at all, for squirrel is a wary ami nal AS the hunter goes around one side of the tree the squirrel goes around the other way, keeping the tree between him and the enemy, but oc- casionally he peeps out to see what is going on, and that is the hunters chance
 Half dozen squirrels is enough for a mess. While the head of the family is dressing them the womenfolk are grubbing out half peck of new pota- toes and rubbing off the tender red skins, and shelling a quart or tr-o of new peas Squirrel, potatoes and peas are put into the pot together.
 It must be an iron pot. Any old settler will tell you that there is flavor and tang to "vittles" stewed in an iron pot that modern pots and pans never fmpart. The ingredients must be allowed to simmer, not to boil briskly, but stew gently over slow lire until the whole mass is thorough ly disintegrated. Then it is ladled out and eaten while piping hot. A chunk Of corn pone, dipped into the juicy stew and munched with it, i'm proves it.
 Anyone who has eaten of this dish will tell you that in all the range of cookery there is nothing quite so good. The tender young squirrel meat has fallen away from the bones. the new potatoes have melted, the peas have imparted to the whole a faint green. lsh hue, and all have blended together In a savory mass redolent of June buds and June blossoms.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
Forage Crops for Arkansas Eight Studies in Supplementary
 Farm Feeds.
EnIToR,s. .NaTE.

The Extension Division of the Uni versity of Arkansas, in cooperation with the United States Department or Agriculture, will offer this year. through this paper, a free correspond ence course in Forage Crops as ap- piled to Arkansas conditions. These lessons will appear in this paper at intervale of six weeks. Those who wish to take this course should write to the Director of Exten- sion of the University of Arkan- sas, Fayetteville. stating name. age, occupation, and a word about his or her general education. and stating that he Cor she) proposes to carry the work through for the eight lessons. farm CTS bulletin will be sent to supple ment each lesson. provided a question blank be sent back covering points in each lesson. These blanks will be sent with each bulletin. The studies in Forage Crops will include: CD Classes of Forage Crops. CD Alfalfa, (3 Clo- yers. tD Pasture and Hay Grasses, (5) The Sorghums. t6) Peas and Beans. CD Silage. and (8) Curing and Saving Hay.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
Ii.-ALFAuFA.
tl.-AIFAEFA. By Earl Fitzpatrick, Extension Agrono- mist University of Arkansas

By Earl Fitzpatrick, Extension Agrono-
 mist University of Arkansas.
 Alfalfa is one of the best hay and pasture crops grown in this country. Farmers who have it growing sue cessfully declare that 1t is the most profitable crop on the farm. Many failures have been made in alfalfa of soil conditions and poor methods of seeding. In many parts of Arkansas alfalfa is becoming an important crop.
 A deep, loamy soil should be se- lected, because alfalfa roots go down to a great depth, and a hard-pan or an impervious subsoil is objectionable A loose, gravelly or sandy subsoil may cause the soil to dry too quick ly. It Is a mistake to try to get al falfa on thin, poor soil. A few loads turned under will turn failure into success. Good drainage is necessary for successful alfalfa growing, be- cause alfalfa roots cannot stand an excessive amount of water. If the water level comes up closer than three feet of the surface, alfalfa can seldom be grown with profit.
 The washing and teaching due to the excessive rains during the winter and spring months cause about 90 per cent of our soils to be deficient in lime. Alfalfa requires large amount of this element. The shortage in lime can be remedied by adding one or two tons of ground limestone to the acre. Alfalfa seeds are small and the young plants are tender. If seeding is done on loose. cloddy seed bed. failure is apt to result. The first season the young plants have much competition with crab grass. foxtail and other weeds If the field is cultivated and kept clean for some months before
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No 594 F. & A. M.meets every second and fourth Satar- day evenings at z:5o o'clock. Visiting Masons always welcome.
 c. T. Thompson, W. M. c. A. Berry, Sec'y.
 HOWARD CHAPTER. No. 122, R. A. M.-meets every first and third Thurs day evening at Masonic hall. Visiting companions welcome,
 L, F. Magee, H. p. R. w. Beede, Secy. HUTTIG CHAPTER No. 52o, Order of the Eastern Star, meets every first and third Friday evening at z:50 o'clock. Visiting brothers and sisters welcome.
 Mrs. c. A. Berry, W. A Mas. L. G. GIBSON, Sec'y. HUTTIG LODGE No. 34s I. 0. 0. F. meets every Tuesday evening. Visiting bfethefn cordially invited to attend.
 A. P. Holtsford, N. c. E. L. WARE, Secy.
 HUTTIG REBEKAH LODGE No. 66, meets every Monday night at z:5o clock Visitors are invited.
 Mrs. Dona Holtsford, N. G. MRs. MAY CLAYBAUGH, Seey. SWEET BAY CAMP No. 1.-TWO. W. meets every first and third Saturday eve- nings. Visitors made welcome.
 L. M. Despair C. c. J. c. BRIDGES. Clerk.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20
Riches From the Oceans,

The fishing industry of the Bos. porus is worth $1,0o0,000 to Turkey. Along the Mediterranean coast she ob tains excellent sponges. the Red sea yields mother-of-pearl, and the Persian gulf, pearls.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-20

Learned Something Worth Knowing.
 As far as I can learn" said an Atchison man to the Globe, "all my lit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
MRS. P. J. HYLAND
DIED IN MINNEAPOLIS
FORMER MINOT WOMAN DEVEL-
OP QUICK CONSUMPTION FROM
PNEUMONIA - HUSBAND WAS
POLICE OFFICER HERE.

The following from the Valley City
Courier will cause deep sorrow to the
many friends of Mrs. P. j. Hyland,
whose death occurred recently. The
Hylands lived in Minot, in fact they
were married here. Mr.. Hyland for
several years was a member of the
police force. Mr.. Hyland has been liv-
ing at Valley City for a number of
years, in which territory he represents
the International Harvester Co.
Word was received from Minneapo-
lis last Friday announcing the death
of Mrs. P. J. Hyland in that city last
Thursday morning from quick con-
sumption. The news of her death was
surprise to the many friends of the
Hylands in this city. While they knew
Mrs. Hyland was very sick, they did
not expect to hear Of her passing
away. The deceased was taken sick
with pneumonia in December last year
and did not leave the hospital until
March. After coming out of the hos
pital she was taken to a private sani-
tarium in Minneapolis and later de-
veloped quick consumption which
caused her death. Mrs. Hyland was
woman of happy disposition, making
friends and keeping them, was a de-
voted wife to her saddened and be-
reaved husband who has lost his help
meet, and the many friends of the Hy-
lands will regret very much to hear
of this lady's passing away. No chill
dren have been born to Mr. and Mrs.
Hyland and the sorrowing husband is
left to mourn one who has been a COM
fort to him in hours of joy and hours
of sorrow. His loss is indeed great
but no words can fill the vacancy caus-
ed by the loss of his beloved wife.
Nevertheless, words of sympathy for
him are expressed by the friends of
the family in Valley City and else
where where they have lived and made
many friends. The funeral was held
last Saturday morning in Minneapolis.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
WILDWOOD PARK
OPENS |N;,SPLEND0R
Il. E. WHEELER'S POPULAR SUM-
MER RESORT MECCA FOR THE
PLEASURE SEEKERS-NEW PA
VILION COMPLETED.

Wildwood Park, H. E. Wheeler's
popular summer resort, opened Mon
day night, the scene being one of
great splendor.
The mammoth new dancing pavilion
has just been completed and Blaine
Allen and his Symphony orchestra
will furnish the music for the dancing
during the summer. This insures the
pleasure seekers the best music that
can be obtained in the state.
A new pavilion has just been COM
pleted. The main dancing floor is 65x
55 feet and is in perfect condition. An
ice cream parlor and rest room 20xG0
feet has been constructed, adjoining
the pavilion, so the patrons can sit at
the ice cream tables and watch the
dancers.
Wildwood Park is one of the most
beautiful spots in the state, located
along the Mouse river. 1t can he
reached by beautiful automobile
drive or by delightful boat ride, up
the winding picturesque Mouse.
The swimming pool is the best in
this locality, the river being quite
wide at this point, the bottom sandy
and sloping gradually away from the
shore. Mr.. Wheeler is building forty
bath rooms for men and women.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Zook left Wednes-
day for the east to spend month at
their old homes. Mr.. Zook has not visit
ed his old home at Lewistown, Pa.
which he left SO years ago. and neither
has Mrs. Zook returned to her old Mary
land home, which she left 33 years ago.
Minot defeated the All Star American
n" Bloomer .S Girls ; Monday nc y evening, to 2
doing fine work. She was there" with
the spit ball and the floater. Minot de-
feated Ray in fast game in the after
noon to l. HNA
of the Surrey high school Friday and
Saturday nights, was of a very interest
ing nature and largely attended. Surrey
is proud of her school, as we'll she may
be.
"The Little Midgets" was played by
Surrey school Tuesday night. Miss Shir-
ley, the teacher, assisted by Miss
Schwartz. had charge of the entertain
ment which was great.
j. w. Buettner, of Norwich. president
of the Mechanics Mutual Benefit Assn.
Of the state, is transacting business in
the city. Mr.. Buettner is a German by
birth, and while he still has a warm
believes that the Germans should use
more care with their submarines.
The three Rose sisters and Miss Bal
ley left Sunday for the San Francisco
EXPOSITION, over Cne GredC NOrLnern.
They will visit st. Paul, Denver, San
Diego and will go by boat from San
Francisco to Portland, returning home
via Banff and the Canadian Northwest.
Bob" German, formerly receiver Of
the AIinot land office, motOred over from
Towner Tuesday. He owns residence
in Eastwood park which he is painting
Mr.. German is an extensive farmer and
horse breeder. -,- y5t---'-t. t.s
Mrs. Mccain, wife Of the late publish
er Of the Palermo Herald, is in the city
today visiting with her cousin. Mrs. Phil
Roach. She is enroute to her old homo
at ST. Paul. Mrs. Mccain is anxious to
dispose of the Herald and offers an ex-
cellent newspaper proposition to the
right party.
Mrs. C. w. Connor Of Stanfield Orc,
is visiting old friends in the city. She
will attend the commencement exercises
at the state university where her son,
Clyde, graduates. Mr.. Connor is busy
with some cement contracting work in
Oregon and could not come. The Con-
nors like the west They have pleas
ant home and have several acres Of ap-
Piles ready to bear. Mrs. Connor de-
clares that many are making good mon
ey growing fruit but says conditions in
business way in the west are quiet,
many being out Of employment
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS
WORTH OF CATTLE IN STATE

WIN II Ut CAl LIE I'm SlAl T..
Unless one keeps constantly in
touch with all parts of the state he is
apt to fail to realize how rapidly
North Dakota is progressing along
diversified farming lines. Corn, al
falfa, cattle and hogs are the great
wealth makers which are increasing
by leaps and bounds in all parts of the
state.
R. F. Flint, commissioner of agri-
culture and labor, reports at least
$4,000 worth of cattle in the state of
North Dakota. These figures are ar
rived at on basis of increase during
the past two years. The assessors re-
turned to the department of statistics,
which is one of the important depart
ments under the supervision of Mr..
Flint, figures showing that there were
then 543,636 head of cattle in the
state. Figuring at conservative
value per head $25 would make the
value Of all cattle in the state in 1918
$13 100000. In 1914 there were re-
turned by the assessors to the same
department 589,668 head of cattle and
the value would then be, figuring the
same rate per head, $14,741.7OO. It
is very plausible to suppose then that
100000 and this would mean an actual
cash value of $15,00O,OOO for the cat
tie in the state. The figures will rrob-
ably run we'll over this amount as
there have been many thousands of
head shipped into the state aside from
the natural increase.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
MEMORIAL day
OBSERVED F|TT|NClY
HUNDREDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
IN LINE OF MARCH-APPR0P11
ATE EXERCI6ES.

Memorial day is always observed IN
Minot in an appropriate manner, but the
exercises Monday were of more inter-
esting and impressive nature than ever.
A large crowd had gathered on the
streets in the morning to watch the pro-
cession which marched up Main street to
Rosehill cemetery. The parade was head
ed by the venerable Colonel Alex. Scar.
steed. The Colonel made an impressive
soldierly appearance. Major Person, Of
the 1st Reg N. D. N. G., was in COM
mand.
pretty funeral march and was followed
by Co. D., in command of Capt. Wheelon.
Nearly thousand pretty school children
carrying flags added much to the parade.
department. who rode in the mammoth
fire truck, decorated unusually we'll. The
old soldiers were carried in autos and
a large number Of citizens took up the
rear.
At the cemetery Rev. j., S. Rood de-
livered prayer. President A.: G. Crane
of the Minot Normal school delivered the
address, masterful effort. A salute
was fred oyer the grave Of R. oaoayoI w: Dayid,
returned to the Armory, where the stars
and stripes were raised while the band
played the Star spangled Banner
The exercises at the opera house IN
Rev. JAS Mackenzie delivered the inyo..
cation. The Harmony Male Quartet
sang "Tenting Tonight" and other ap-
propriate songs. Atty G: c. Wysong de-
ceived and poem written by Mrs. Irene
Mcleod Kramer Of this city was read by
Mrs. Campbell, Patriotic Instructor of
the W.. R. C. Remarks were made by
was sung sung by by the audience and the bene-
diction was given by Rev. P. W. Erick-
son. s4l4ln
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
A Model Meat Market.

Johnson & Johnson, proprietors of the
City Meat Market, are now nicely To-
Gated in their beautiful new quarters on
West Central avenue. A representative
of the Independent was shown thru the
building and we can say that the place
is as modern and sanitary as any shop
the large cities can boast Of.
The new building and lot are valued
at $4,000. The building is 25xS0 feet
with a full basement and is constructed
of brick, with reinforced concrete floors.
The front room has a pure white tile
floor and the room is painted a pure
white. New fixtures have been installed,
including refrigerator counter, where
the choice cuts Of meat may be seen
thru glass. The immense refrigerator Is
covered with six tons Of ice and the
meats always remain at the right tenn
perature.
The Johnsons smoke their own meat
with hard wood and have installed CO.
ment smoke house in the rear.
They find that their work is handled
ned % than % ever s to take care Of % their ep iarRe
number Of customers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
U. S. MAY SEVER RELA-
T|0NS With GERMANY

President Wilson is preparing to send
another note, in answer to Germany's
reply to his first note and Germany
must state definitely within very short
time where she stands on maritime war
fare rules.
The verdict of a majority Of the cab
met was that the German reply to the
American note following the sinking OF
the Lusitania is unrespOnSive. unSatis-
factory, disregards the good will of the
United States, doubts it's facts and dis
claims all blame for the destruction Of
merchantmen with American lives; that
the questions of fact raised by Germany
are irrelevant at this time.
Must Have Early Reply.
The trend of opinion prevailed that
the United States must inquire into
and obtain an early answer as to wheth-
er Germany intends to recognize the
hitherto accepted principle that neutrals
may travel anywhere on the high seas
on unarmed merchantmen whether or
not such vessels carr ycontraband; that
merchantmen which do not resist cap
ture must be searched and passengers
and crew transferred to places Of safety
before the evssels are destroyed.
Sever Diplomatic Relations.
The unfavorable answer to this in
quiry would lead, it is predicted in Of
fetal quarters, to a severance Of dip
lomatic relations on the grounds that
the United States could not continue in
tercourse with a government which has
repudiated these principles.