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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
MARKETING WORLDS
GREATEST PROBLEM
WE ARE LONG ON PRODUCTION,
SHORT ON DISTRIBUTION.
BY Peter Radford
Lecturer National Farmers Uaion.

A0Ck01C4 ANoIkO1S0A - Az O0ASA
The economic distribution Of farm
products is today the worlds greatest
problem and the war, while it has
brought its hardships, has clearly en-
phasized the importance Of distribu'
ton as q factor In American agricsi
ture and promises to give the farm
ers the cooperation Of the govern
ment and the business men the
solution of their marketing problem.
This result will, in a measure, com
pensate us for our war losses, for the
business interests and government
have been in the main assisting al
most exclusively on the production
side Of agriculture. While the depart
ment of agriculture has been dumping
tons of literature on the farmer telling
him how to produce, the farmer has
been dumping tons Of products in the
nations garbage can for want Of .
market.
The World Will Never starve.
At no time since Adam and Eve
were driven from the Garden of Eden
have the inhabitants Of this world
suffered from lack of production, but
some people have gone hungry from
the day of creation to this good hour
for the lack OF proper distribution.
Slight variations in production have
forced a change In diet and one local.
ity has felt the pinch Of want, while
another %surfeited, but the world as 4
whole has ever been q land of plenty.
We now have less than one-tenth Of
the tillable land Of the earth's surface
under cultivation, and we not only
have this surplus area to draw on but
It Is safe to estimate that in case Of
dire necessity onelhalf the earth's
population could at the present time
knock their living out of the trees
of the forest gather It from Wild
vines and draw 1t from streams. No
one should become alarmed; the
world will never starve.
The consumer has always feared
thst the producer would not supply
him and his fright has found express
sion on the statute books Of our sI1xes
and nations and the farmer has lMeas
urged to produce recklessly and With
out reference to . market, and regard
lAse e ~ demands Of the consumse.
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E. d. Collins will move his family
in the near future to Devils Lake, N.
D., where they will make their fu-
ture home. MI. Collins has assumed
an interest in the State Bank Of Dew
lis Lake and holds the position as
vice president; he will be employed
in the bank. The many friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins will regret their
leaving the city, but we are glad to
learn that our former popular drug
gist will henceforth, be engaged in
such congenial business-Sleepy Eye,
(Minn. J Sentinel.
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Mr.. Bushes man, why not give the
World a chance to figure with you on
your next order Of loose leaf ledger
tusf, or your counter sales books, or
in fact anything in the line of printing
you use? Would it not be better to
leave your money at home if you can
get the same goods and prices as you
r getting by sending away. Bring
us your next order and also a bill
showing the prices you paid and if we
cannot duplicate it we will not object
to your sending it away. There is
no reason why any business man
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Tomorrow (Friday). evening, the
O'Callahans will hold, the boards at
the Grand in broadway. Jones"
This is q modern play of much merit
and one that is sure to please you. The
'O'Callahans, a local organization, puts
on a play about ono a.year, and num-
bers among its members, some really
clever actors You should not fail to
e broadway Jones" tomorrow eve
ming. b:
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

The trade at home spirit is all right
but we would like to ask if the bust
ness man who are advocating this are
all buying their printing at home.
This rule should apply to the printer
as well as any other merchant and if
you are not living up to it, you are
not doing what you are advocating
yourself. The next order you have,
figure with the World and see what
you can do. 80. IT,.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Monday evening the local Eastern
Star held their annual banquet, when
one of the largest number Of members
ever assembled in the city participated
in a most elegant banquet. This af-
fair was given in honor Of Mrs. Madge
Mcbride, Of Cavalier, Grand Worthy
Matron Of the state Of North Dakota.
Following the banquet a session Of the
lodge was held at which time the
Grand Worthy Matron exemplified
the work. It was a most enjoyable
gathering and those who were FORUM
ate enough to be present enjoyed a
treat.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

A pretty wedding occurred at Fort
Totten the first of the week when Miss
Fanny Harris was joined in wedlock
to Mr.. Anthony Vrthbeich. The cere-
mony was performed by the Methodist
minister of Sheyenne, and was in the
presence of relatives and immediate
friends. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D.. Harris and is an
accomplished young lady. The groom
is a we'll known young man of Ackley,
MINI. After a short wedding trip the
happy couple will be at home to their
friends at Ackley, MINI.
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Like q Torrent from Niagara. The
crowds have plunged every day since
the opening into the,4reat bargains Of
the fearful Strengthening sale which Is
now on at Rodenbach & Mundt's store.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

W. J. Thompson Of Page was a
visitor in the city for a short time
Yesterday, and while here was a
pleasant caller at this office. He was
enroute to Edmore where he has large
farming interests and goes there to
make preparations for spring work.
Mr.. Thompson has spent much Of the
winter at Hot Springs, Arkansas, and
returns here looking and feeling fine.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
CONVENTION
:. :. !. at BISMARCK

February II, 10, 10 there will be a
joint convention Of the North Dakota
Enforcement League and the Society
for the rFreindless held in the First
Presbyterian church in Bismarck. An
elaborate program has been prepared
and there is no question but what this
will be an interesting convention. All
are invited to attend and take part
in the deliberations.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

County Auditor j. a.. Kramer is
able to be up and about again after
being confined to his bed for nearly
~ three weeks. Joe, looks as though
he had been a very sick. man, and his
many. friends will be pleased to know
that he is able to be out again.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

The ladies Of the W. r. C.. had
a most delightful time Friday after
noon, when nearly forty members
and guests congregated at the lodge
rooms to enjoy a card party. After
the games were over a splendid lunch
o was served. First prize was won
by Mrs. W. p. O'Brien and the Con-
ISOLATION prize went to Mrs. W. NJ.
Nortz.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Mrs. r. c. Smythe. and son, H. L.
Smythe, Of Marietta, Mimi, arrived
in; the city the latter part Of the week
and gre the guests: at the A. r.
Smythe home. They are mother and
brother Of Attorney Smythe.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Miss Ella Dolan. Of. Nekoma has
been the guest Of her. sister, Mrs. E.
H., Griffin Of this city. She has been
at Consedine where she visited her
sister, Cassie, and is now On her way
home,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

A FIRE or EARTHQUAKE in this
city would not. snrpr4e you half as
much as. the way: goods are being
slaughtered te' Rodenbachs & Mundt's
store. Sale continues until Saturday
night. :. S'F;s.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Bargains, Bargains, Bargains, that
Is the order Of the day at the big sale
which is now in progress at Roden-
bach & Mundt's. Don't miss getting
your share.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

The greatest slaughtering Of prices
in all history is now. on at Rodepbach-
&Mundt's store, and many people are
coming from tar and near to take adj
vantage Of the many bargains for they
are quick to realize that a. chance like
this comes once in q life time.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Mrs. Niece and daughter, Mona,
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
l.. Stewart in this city oyer Sunday.
They were en- route to San Francisco
to attend the great exposition.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Alex Mclean has returned home
from Brady, Mont, where he visited
his son George. and wife. He will
spend a time here and later may take
q trip east
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Get the Habit is a common express
sion, hut when you once get the habit
In trading at Rodenbach & Mundt's
store you will wonder why you didn't
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

After q pleasant visit at the Thos.
Doheny home IN. this city Mrs. Fred
Atkinson left the first Of the week for
her Barnesville, Mimi, home. p.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Among the outsiders who attended
the Shrine ball Tuesday evening, were
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. VanOsdel, Mr..
and Mrs. r. A. Ogilvie and Mrs. c..
E.. Currier Of Edmore.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

: Do not fail to attend the great mon
ey saving sale at Rodenbach,& Mundts
store. Entire stock: being sacrificed
at nearly giving away prices.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

The farmers are in need of personal
leadership. They have political lead
BPS, but they need local Industrial.
community and educational leaders
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
The Power Of Advertising.

The influence of advertising ID clear
~ visible in the homes and habits al.
the farmers, and the advertising col
INNS of the press are making their
Imprint upon the lives of our paoplA
The farmer possesses the thingD that,
Ire best advertised.
The farmer is entitled to al the
advantages and deserves all the luz.
uries of life. We need more art sot
once and useful facilities on thu
farms, and many homes and farznD
ire well balanced in this respect, but
the advertiser a render a servicSS
BY teaching the advantages Of modern
equipment throughout the columns q
The rural press.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

The many friends Of Mrs. II. Hag-
enstone will be pleased to learn that
ehe is getting al~opgsp{cely after her
recent operation. s 1sf h%s ssSfs .t',5
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Old men have visions, young mer
have dreams. Successful farmers
glow deep while sluggards sleep.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

The Ellrs held a regular meeting
Saturday evening and 9 most pleasant
evening was enjoyed by the large
number Of members present.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Mrs. Thos. oslSlssditn Of Cato town.
ship, is visiting htssister, Mrs. NJ.
r. Swanston Of Michigan City.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

The growing of legumes will retard
soil depletion and greatly add to its
power to produce.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
What 10 q Fair Rate?

We do not know what constitutes q
basis for rate making and have nevet
heard of anyone who did claim "a
know much about it, but If the pros.
perity Of the farm is a factor to "a
considered and the railroad comm;s
sion concludes that an increase d
rates is necessary, we would prefel
that it come to us through articles 81
consumption on their journey from
the factory to the farm. We would.
for example, prefer that the rate on
hogs remain as at present and tho
rate on meat bear the increase, for
any farmer can then avoid the burden
by raising his own meat, and a farm
er who will not try to raise his own
meat ought to be penalized. We
think the rate IN coal and brick can
much better bear an increase than
the rate on cotton and -four. WI
would prefer that the rate on plowl
remain the same, and machinery,
pianos and such articles as the pooh
or farmer cannot hope to possess beat
the burden of increase.
The increase In rates should be 50
arranged that tho farmer who lives
.atShome 1RahnbeaTGn6'part Of the bur
,A1sn,s:Gbut let tho farmer who boards
In other states and countries and
who feeds his stock IN foreign. lands
pay tho price Of his folly.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Education is . developing Of the
mind. not a stufing of the memory.
Digest what you read.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
Card of Thanks.

O6Iu VI 1lI61lthHe
We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly lent their aid and as
sistance in Jul hour Of, deep sorrow
in the death Of our. loving wife and
mother.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

]. w. Wheeler Of, Edmore was. at
tending to business matters and greet
ing friends here Tuesday. He return
ed home on Wednesday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

G. J.. Kelly who has been looking
after business matters at.tFlora tor
the. past week is expected home Sum
day. 80 y
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Have your dry cleaning and press
ing done by q tailor that knows how.
o. A. Hjelle, Phone 1888. Flynn Block
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
do it. long ago.

Have your dry cleaning and press
ing done by q good tailor, that knows
how o.. A. Hjelle, Phone ,233.'
Flynn block. r. 81.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

Among the Hhriners who attended
the ball here Tuesday night was our
former we'll known townsl1an, W. II.
Horton. r. - 49, 80: ".,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
World for: legal blanks.
.zslls Iverson Of $poyon was a budk,.
FsAAns5sgs visitor in the city Tuesday.
W. F. Orr Of Crary was a:busines.
visitor in the city over Monday night.
Mrs. Chas. Thwing of Webster was
shopping in the city Tuesday. - ~.

AttorneyaG. d. Kelly of Lakota
was attending to business matters In
the city Tueeday.@ : %.E* .
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

should send away from home for any
of his printing. You can't save cent
by it nor can you get better goods.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
A Noble Task.

In too many instances the country
papers mimic the city press by CIV.
Ing prominence to scandals, accidents
and political agitation. THE new
rural civilization has placed upon the
rural press renewed responsibilities,
and enlarged possibilities for useful
ness. 1t cannot perform its mission
to agriculture by recording the frail
ties, the mishaps and inordinate' am.
billions Of humanity, or by filling its
columns with the echoes Of the strug.
giles Of busy streets, or by enchanting
stories Of city life which lure our:
children from the farm.
1t has a higher and nobler task,
Too often the pages of the city dailies
bristle with the struggle of ambitious
men IN their wild lust for power, and
many times the flames of personal
conflict scar the tender buds of new
civilization and illuminate the path.
way to destruction. The rural press
Is the governing power of public senti.
e and must hold steadfast to
principle and keep the ship of state
IN the roadstead of progress. The
rural press car best serve the inter
ests Of the farmers by applying its
energies to the solution of problems
affecting the local community. Il
must stem the mighty life current
that is moving from the farm to the
cities, sweeping before it a Thousand
boys and girls per day. 1t has to deal
with the fundamental problems of
civilization at their fountain head. Its
mission is to direct growth, teach eft.
'dciency and mold the intellectual. life
Of the country, placing before the pub
lie the daily problems of the farmers
and giving first attention to the leg.
l~slattve, cooperative, educational land
social needs OF the agricultural classes
within It's respective community.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
THE RURAL PRESS
&he Local Paper a Most Useful
Agency on the Farm-The Press,
Pulpit and School a Trinity OF
Influence That Must 30 :
Utilized in Building /;
Agriculture.
BY Petev Radford
Lecturer national rarmAr.' Union

Lecturer National Faymays' Union
A broad campaign of publicity on
the subject OF rural life is needed in
this state today to bring the problems
of the farmers to the forefront. The
city problems are biaZoned upon the
front pages Of the metropolitan dali
los and echoed IN the country presat
but the troubles Of the farmers are
seldom told. except BY those who
seek to profit by the story. and the
glitter Of the package ofttimes OBJ
4seules the. substance. n searching ~
svestigation into the needs OF the
farmers w%illreveaf many inherent de-
tfectBhin our economic system that ca1k
be easily remedied when properly un.
derstood and illuminated by the pow.
or of the press.
Tho rural press, the pulpit and the
school are a trinity of powerful In
6uenoes hat the farmer must utilize
to their fullest capacity before be can
occupy u commanding position In pub
lie affairs. These gigantic agencies are
organized In every rural community
and only await the patronage and CO.
operation OF the farmers to fully de-
velop their energy and usefulness.
They are local forces working foF
the best interests Of their respective
communities. Their work ID to build
and their object is to serve. They
prosper only through the development
and prosperity of the community.
Every farmer In this state shoul4
subscribe for the local paper, AZ we'll
as farm periodicals and such other
publications as he may find profitable,
but he should by all means subscribe
for his local paper, and no home
should be without it., The local pape1
IL part OF the community life and the
editor understands the farmers prob
lens. 1t is the local press that VIM
study the local problems and through
Its columns deal with subjects of most
vital Importance to local life OF thu .
community .,s
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11
BY Peter Radford.
Lecturer National Farmers UnioA.

Lecturer National Farmers Union. :
The recent action Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in granting an
increase in freight rates in the eastern
classification Of territory; tho applica
ton OF the roads to state and inter.
state commissions for an increase in
rates, and the utterances of President
Wilson on the subject bring the farm.
ers Of this nation face to face with the
problem of an increase in freight
rates. It is the policy Of the Farmers
Union to meet the issues affecting the
welfare of the farmers squarely and
We will do so in this instance.
The transportation facilities Of the
United States r inadequate to eff
fectively meet the demands Of com
merce and particularly in the South
and West additional railway mileage
Is needed to accommodate the move
ment Of farm products. Il in the wis
dom Of u Railroad Commissions an
increase in freight rates is necessary
to bring about an improvement in our
transportation service, and an extcn.
sion of u mileage, then an increase
should be granted. and the farmer Z
willing to share such proportion Il
the increase as justly belongs to HIM
but we have some suggestions to MAZE
as to the manner in which this in
crease shall be levied. Z
Rates Follow Lines Of Least Resist
The freight rates of the nation have
been built up along lines of least re,
sistance. The merchant, the manu-.
facturer. the miner, the miller, the
lumberman and the cattleman have
had their traffic bureaus thoroughly
organized and in many instances they
have pursued the railroad without
mercy and with the power of organ.
lied tonnage they have hammered tho
life out of the rates and with unre.
strained greed they have eaten the
vitals out of cur transportation system
and since We have had railroad con.
missions. these interests, with skill
and cunning, are represented at every
hearing in which their business IS
involved.
The farmer is seldom represented
at rate hearings, as his organizations
have never had the finances to EN-.
ploy counsel to develop his side Of
the case and. al q result, the products
Of the pillow bear an unequal burden
Of the freight expense. A glance at
the freight tariffs abundantly proves
this assertion. Cotton, the leading
agricultural product { the South, al.
ready bears the highest freight rate u
any necessary commodity in CON,
merce, and the rate on agricultural
products as a whole is out Of pre-.
portion with that of the products Of
the factory and the mine.
We offer no schedule Of rates, but
hope the commission will be able ia
give the railroad such an increase IN
rates as is necessary without levyinS
further tell upon the products Of
the pillow. The instance seems to pre-.
sent an opportunity to the Railroad
Commissions to equalize the rates al
between agricultural and other classes
Of freight without disturbing the rates
On staple farm products.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-02-11

o. N. Dion and family,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-12-08
No More Dope for Him

Says the Morrisville MISCONCEPTIONS
old friend, II. L. Delano, who lives under
the shadow of Elmore mountain knew
the deer were in the habit of crossing his
meadow. near his home, so he sat down
by the kitchen stove where it was nice
and comfortable to watch and wait.
After about three hours of this he made
up his mind that he would read the Mes
senger. Soon, so it seemed to him, came
the r. F. d. man, who wanted to know
why he did not shoot that fine buck
deer that had just trotted down across
his meadow. Now Mr.. Delano says he
will take the News and Citizen, then he
can watch for deer and not miss a good
chance.
Too bad, Delano was put to sleep
while reading the esteemed Messenger.
He laments that fact and vows that here
after be will not indulge in such dopy
stuff, but will read a live newspaper,
the News and Citizen. Glad he came to
his senses, but sorry that he did not
reach that point before; if he had he
might have got that deer. Next year
the Judge will know how to get deer
and in the meantime mot miss a good
chance" to keep posted on news that is
news.