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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
ORDINANCE NO. no

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. B, entitled an ordinance "To define certain misdemeanors and provide punishment for their viol- ation,' Passed and approved June 22nd, 1914.
 The Common Council of the Town of Ketchikan does hereby ordain:
 Section l. That Section 1 of Ordin- ance No. B, be, and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto at the end thereof, the following, viz; All persons exposing themselves in drunken condition on any public street, alley, sidewalk, wharf, or in any public place in the Town of Ket- chikan, and all persons found in any disorderly house, bawdy house, or house of ill-fame, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof before the Munici- pal Magistrate, shall be punished as Tn this section heretofore provided. Section ?. This ordinance shall be published in the Daily Miner, news paper published in the Town of Ret chikan by two publications, and shall be in force and effect from and after it's passage and approval.
 Passed and approved this 5th day of May, 1915.
 JNO. R. BEEGLE,
 President of Common Council
 and Ex-Officio Mayor. Attest:
 s. 4. PLUMLEY, Clerk.
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BRAVERY IN BATTLE.
Altar the Fighting Has Begun the Off.
 cers Give Few Orders.

Altar the Fighting Has Begun the Off.
 cers Give Few Orders.
 An officer in our regular army who saw fighting in the Spanish war point ed ont the other day that most persons had very wrong conception of how soldiers fight in modern battles.
 ''After regiment has wheeled into position to attack the foe and the ac- tual lighting has begun." he said. ''the officers really have little to do with the proceedings. There Is so much noise, for one thing. that commands cannot be heard. and for this reason whistles, in many armies, have been substituted for bugles. because their shrill blast carries better than the heavier notes of the brass. Beyond giving the signal for the charge the officers can do little. The men. once they see the line of the enemy in front of them. know what is expected of them and carry out their work with surprisingly few orders.
 "Skirmish drills in times of peace have taught the troops how to act to- gether. and 1t is amazing to see how quickly the men adapt themselves to the conditions of actual battle It Is the corporals and sergeants who are in the line with the men who are the real steadying influence in fight They know the characteristics of the lndi viduaI private in a way that the com missioned officers can never know them and are prepared to give calming word to this or that one when the emergency arises.
 ''ln my own experience have known a private who had served three enlistments to take charge of a com pany in a charge, and the officers and noncoms were very glad to leave 1t to him. After the scrap was over he be came private once more, but while that row was on. so far as actual in fluence with the men was concerned. he was of great deal more importance than his captain. The way that man could wriggle into cover was revela ton. and he went through three cam paigns without a scratch. His example in the regiment was a big asset,
 Bravery in battle. according to my experience. is very much matter of temperament. Some men are carried along by sort of ecstasy. others hold themselves to the work by sheer force of will. while others--and these are the best--go through fight with sort of grim interest as if It was highly amusing though somewhat dangerous sport they were engaged in. like polo or football" ."-New York Times
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
FARM FOR SALE

The s. E. quarter of Section 26, North of Range 23 in Yakima County Wash, is for sale for $4,000. One fourth of that amount is wanted down, the balance on easy terms. The place is fenced, has small house and eighty acres of it are under culti- vation. The place is ten miles from Mapton and four miles from Brynes elevator. For particulars call at the Miner office or N. F. Zimmerman.
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DRIVE FIRST SPIKE
 ON GOVERNMENT ROAD

Seward-The first spike on the government railroad in Alaska, was driven Saturday by Martha White, the first white girl born in the Cook Inlet country. Lieut.. Frederick Mears has announced that the land upon which land jumpers have locat- ed in the vicinity of Ship creek are owned by the government and will be required for terminal pur- poses.
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Tho Eirst Express.

The express business was started by William F. Harnden of Boston. In 1888 he contracted with the Boston and Worcester railroad for the carriage of packages over it's line. Tn the follow ing year he arranged for service be- tween New York and Boston four times a week. He himself was the messen- ger. and he carried his packages at first in small hand bag. afterward in 8 stout trunk.
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Placina the Blame.

Simms-YOu're poor sort of club member. 1 very seldom see you around at the clubhouse. Timms- Why, I get around once or twice week Simms- We'll. look at me: I'm there every night. Tinlns- Yes. but you're mar ried and I'm single. Philadelphia Ledger,
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carmanx,. MElowsr citx..

Erfurt is appropriately called the "Blumenstadt," or Flower City, of Germany. Almost 3 per cent of the population is engaged in commercial horticulture. While vegetables and flowers for sale are grown on a large scale, of much vaster proportions is the business in flower and vegetable seed. The larger Erfurt seed firms ship to almost all parts of the civiliz- ed world.-Argonaut.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
CAN YOU SHOOT?

Local people will have chance to find out whether they can shoot or not, and at the same time stand a chance to win prize for the best shot at the Bowling Alley Shooting Gallery. Manager Charley Finzel has hung up one good prize for the best shot and promises more as soon as the first contest is disposed of. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
POST OFFICE AT ANCHORAGE
 AND POsTMASTER NAMED

Seattle-Po Postmaster General A. S.. Burleson has appointed Boyd Chase chief clerk of the Alaska engineer ing commission as postmaster at An chorage, which is the new name for the town established at the mouth of Ship Creek, in the Cook Inlet coun- try
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Political Definitions.

Ambrose Bierce. the satirist. gave at ! dinner these rather cynical political definitions.
 "A conservative" said Mfr. Rierce. 'is a statesman who is enamored Df exist ing evils. while a radical would replace them with others" Washington Star.
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CALL FOR BIDS

SEALED PROPOSALS will re receiv ed at the Office.of the Lighthouse ln- spector, Ketchikan, Alaska, until ? o'clock r.m., May 20 1915, and then opened, for furnishing approximately 1,5o0 tons of coal, 1000 barrels of fuel oil, and re-charging 600 acetylene gas tanks during the fiscial year 1916. Blank proposals and particulars may be obtained by addressing the above office. If. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
Errors of Others.

It is foolish to pay no attention to the errors of others and not to help them out of them Aiding others to be strong is the best way to strengthen ourselves
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FAIRBANKS IS ,1o.ooo IN DEBT

Fairbanks-The report of Charles Leckie, expert accountant, on the books and financial condition of this city, shows that Fairbanks is now in debt to the amount of ten thousand dollars.
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Palms.

Siliicus-Palms are symbolic of vic tory Cynicus-ls that the reason a girl uses them as decorations at her wedding? Town Topics
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Send in your furs and get the best market price for them from P. J. Gilmore. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

Small furnished Cottage for Rent. Inquire at Sully's or Phone 1855. If. adv
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STRICTLY FRESH CHICKENS

For freshly dressed, home raised chickers, delivered as ordered, call up P. G. Shark, phone 167. adv.
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C,HAS. H. COSGROVE
 Attorney at Law ENERAL PRACTICE

For that odd job of carpenter ing or cabinet woork call up f65, Sully will look you up. tf
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Better buy that suit now while the assortment is complete at Fields retiring from business sale. adv.
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SETTING EGGS FOR SALE
 Eggs for setting, Rhode Island Reds $100 per setting. Inquire Mrs. Geo. H. Caughrean adv
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Kindling wood for sale at the Sawmill. If adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

Part of house to rent. suitable for man and wife without children. We'll furnished with every conven. :ence.. Apply, A. Harris. Grant St. ad
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

We are very fond of music. litera- ture and art, but when all is said and done nothing makes a stronger appeal to us than something in the nature of a fritter-Ohio State Journal,
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
Best For the Inner Man.

To live is to change and to be per feet Is to have changed often
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

A well-furnished four roomed house for rent, close in. Apply Miss Edmond. If. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
EGGS
EGGS
EGGS

From March 18th, we will sell Krafthurst and Lakewood local eggs fresh every day. Every egg stamped, at 40 cents per dozen.
 N. F. ZIMMERMAN.
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by us-25c . box.
 The ketohIkan Drug Co., Inc. Spring Hats on Display at Mrs Miilenery Store. adv.
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The kstchikan Drug Co.,, Inc.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

"somebody," who stand out above the
others. You'll find they are the men
who are Somebody, who stand out
above the others. You'll find they
the the men who have done the tim
possible" things.
When you want advice or instruc-
ton or want to have something done,
whom do you ask? Certainly not the
one who tells you he "can't."
When a person who is asked to do
something difficult replies, "Well, it
may be hard, but I'll find a way to
do it," don't you feel more confidence
in him than in anyone else? Don't
you feel that he's a good man to tie
to?
Whole libraries have been written
about the remarkable struggles and
achievements of successful men. Not
a word about the II Can'ts." While
it is probable that you will not be
called on to endure the trials Of a
Goodyear, a Field, or Westinghouse,
yet it should be remembered that these
men accomplished their great work
only because the lesson of s'It can be
done and can do it, had been learn
ed by them in the school of every
day affairs. They had prepared them
selves for big things by doing the lit
tie things Of daily life.
Watch yourself tomorrow when you
are at your work. You plan to do q
thing in a certain way. Something
necessitates a Encouragement Of your
plans. 1t means trouble, extra labor
more time. It may seem impossible
at first and you are tempted to say il
can't be done. Just stop before you
say it. Think! You have been given
brains. Use them!
To get extraordinary results you
must do unusual "stunts." And it's
just the man who does such things
that gets to the top. People learn te
have confidence in him. They know
that if it can be done he will do it
Make up your mind to be that one.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

later, when the county was turned
over to the present board but $17,-
413.99 was in the sinking fund to
protect an enlarged bond issue of
S215, 100000, a decrease of approxi-
mately $13,OOO.00 in cash and an in
crease of $65,OOO.OO in bonded indebt-
edness; (which by the way, was float
ed by the Bull Moosers without con-
sulting the people) and in addition to
this left us with approximately $780,
10000 in outstanding warrants draw
ing interest at the rate of six per cent
per annum, which mean an interest
outlay, between the two, of 18,665.00
yearly. This may enlighten the tax
payer as to why the credit of the
county is. not as good as it was two
years ago and why the rate Of inter-
est on the present bond issue is high
er than it has heretofore been.
All of these facts were just as
strongly in evidence last year as they
are this but did our friend tell the
people anything about the existing
conditions at that time? Not he. He
was working diligently at that time
for the reelection of the people who
placed the county in such a precarious
financial condition and had no time
to devote to the interests of the tax
payers at large.
Mr.. Taxpayer, you are stockhold-
er in the great corporation of VAL
ley County, just as the editor Of this
paper is. He claims to know the facts
in regards to the manner in which the
county business is being handled, and
you also have right to know fol
yourself. If you will call at tho
court house any day and take thirty
minutes looking over the records yoJ
will learn the actual conditions anC
you will also know that the figures arr
correct.
The editor of the Courier is &C
quainted with every officer in the cour
house and is indebted to them 70
the figures shown above and we know
that any one of them will gladly g.
into details and help you on any pro
position in which you may be inter
ested.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

When one Of his captains said
thing was impossible, Napoleon cried,
Impossible! Impossible is the adj
jective of fools!"
There is class of individuals who,
when asked to do thing that is un-
usual or that seems difficult, will an
swer at once "I can't or 1T can't be
done." These are the persons who
never accomplish anything by them
selves because they fear to undertake
what seems to them impossible. They
need somebody who is not afraid, who
does not know the word "Can't," To
point out the way to them, to urge
them on.
Since time began "Can't" has moi
accomplished one thing. And it nev.
er will. It means Idleness. Sloth
Failure. "Can" and evil" have done
all the worlds work. They have borne
the burden Of Effort and enjoyed thu
fruit Of Achievement.
~ can't" is foolish. To state th<
negative Of any proposition as a prov
ed fact implies much experience ant
many demonstrations. To say tina,
thing can't be done means that ~
cry possible way Of doing it has beer
tried. And even when you think thi.
is the case there may be some othe1
way that has not yet occurred to you
Look about you in your shop O
ONCE at the men who have done an,
are doing things, the men who ar
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
NOTHING SURPRISING

With it's usual inconsistent and
childish methods, one of the erstwhile
prominent newspapers of the coun-
ty takes rap at the pre-
sent board of county commission
ers on the pending bond issue
which is now being negotiated. The
paper goes on to berate the board for
saddling an additional bond issue onto
the people of Valley County, and with
usual inconsistency, fails to tell the
people that the bond issue is floated
to take up outstanding warrants that
are now drawing six per cent annually
and if the taxpayer will stop to
figure a few moments (and taking
this newspapers words for the fact
that "the half cent over five per cent
runs into lot of money on bond
issue of that size") will not the same
rule apply when we say that the half
cent under six per cent will make
lot of difference in the amount of
interest paid on the outstanding war;
rants. The bond issue is not an ad-
ditional debt, but is bond issue Gre
ated to lower the amount of interest
that the taxpayers of the county are
now paying. The outstanding war
rants are already liability and the
bond issue simply cuts down the
amount of interest one-half per cent
Isn't it good business proposition
for the county. Mr.. Taxpaver?
Moreover the sale of these bonds
at this time will distribute the pay.
ment of these warrants over a tern
Of several years, thus relieving thu
strain on our present taxpayers ant
extending the time of payment so tha
people who come here in after years
and reap the benefits of the improve
ments being made, will also help t,
pay for them.
Our friend does not go on to tel
the good people that on January Isl
1913, when the Bull Moose organic
alton took charge of the county affair
our sinking fund showed cash bal
ance of $50, ,28o.97 to protect the prin
cipal and interest on S15O,OOO.OO q
outstanding bonds and that two year
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

pie of the country in general are bet
ter informed.
This year the government estimates
that the yield of Montana wheat will
be about 30,000,O00 bushels. To peo-
pie who have travelled about the state
and noted the magnificent crops grow
ing in all sections, and who get some
idea of the acreage under wheat, that
estimate seems altogether too small;
and the same might be said of the
governments estimate on oats. But
whether that estimate is too small
or not there is no questioning the fact
that we are making tremendous
strides as wheat growing state;
greater strides, perhaps, than any
other state ever made in the same
length Of time.
In commenting on this second tri-
umph at the California fairs the men,
bers of the commission that have had
these exhibits in charge should not
be overlooked. Heretofore The Tri-
bune has praised the work Of that
commission in bringing about these
splendid results. Considering the
small amount Of money available and
the other handicaps under which they
worked it is little short Of miraculous
that they were able to get together
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
AGRICUL.
TURAL PRIZES

TURAL PRIZES |
Again Montana scores in agricul- |
ture. This state has been awarded |!
the grand prize for agriculture at the
Panama California exposition at San
Diego. After winning more agricul-
tural prizes in San Francisco than
any other state it repeats the perfor-
nance at the smaller exhibition at the
southern California city. In the face
of this double triumph it will be diff
ficult for doubters anywhere to ques-
ton the agricultural pre-eminence of
Montana. In practically all exhibi-
tions of agricultural products in this
country for the past seven or eight
years Montana has come out ahead.
It should also be remembered in this
connection that last year was not
particularly good year in Montana ag-
riculture; in fact somewhat below the
average. This years crops could
have made a better showing.
When one remembers that less than
a score Of years ago Montana's agri-
cultural future was regarded as
something Of a joke by all but the
best informed and the most optimis-
tic. ono appreciates how tremendous
has been tho advance since then. Less
than ten years ago. even. there was =
very considerable proportion Of the
people in the state and . still larger
proportion outside the state who had
little idea Of its possible development
along agricultural lines. Nobody in
Montana now doubts we are all boost
~ers for Montana farms; and the peo-
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

Just month and everything will be
ready for the beginning Of the thir-
teenth annual Montana State Fair.
Those expecting to make entries are
urged to send them in as early as
possible.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

If New York gets hold of the state
ment that it costs $4,000 to get kill
ed in Europe, all Of her gunner will
be striking for higher wages.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

Wonderful Contr0l-Mrs. Dents lat
the ball game excitedly)-"Isn't our
pitcher perfectly grand, Tyrus? He
hits the club nearly every throw
Joplin Times.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

so good an exhibit, making all allow
ances for the superiority of Montana
grains and grasses.-Great Falls
Tribune.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
RAILROAD VALUATION

The following table, prepared ny J.
J. Ryan, clerk of the state board of
equalization, shows the 1915 railroad
valuation in the different counties:
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-10-07
METHODIST CHURCH

Invitations are out for social
gathering of the young men and
women of the S. S. for Friday eve
ming at o'clock.
Miss Dorothy Taggart will rend-
er flute solo at the evening service
next Sunday. We are fortunate in
having Miss Taggart play for US as
she is soon to leave again for an
extended Concert tour.
Always remember and never for
get" that the Ladies Aid Society
meets on the second and fourth
Thursdays of each month. We are
especially busy now preparing our
Annual Fair so let each member
make a special effort to attend every
meeting. Those who are not mem
bers but interested in the church
are cordially invited to attend and
become more interested. Two serv-
ing committees will combine to
furnish refreshments for the next
meeting The chairwomen are Mrs.
Crabtree and Mrs. Taylor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-10-07
HENPEcKED HENRY

Halton Powell's "Henpecked Hen
~, one Of the most famous must
cal comedies ever produced on the
American stage, is to be the attrac-
ton at the Auditorium, Oct. 18th.
Its coming is in keeping with the
effort Of the house MANAGEMENT to
present a series of the highest class
of attractions this season. Hen
pecked Henry interprets the
troubles of a married man whose
principal effort in life is to sidestep
troubles with his wife. The play
is most laughable, and to add to
its charm it is presented by
an especially fine company and a
chorus of unusual beauty. Com
ment and criticisms have proceeded
the show which are of most favor
able nature and it's engagement
here should be one of the notable
events of the season for music
lovers in this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-10-07

and its graduates reflected great
credit upon the policy and work of
the school.
Since Mr.. Briefs retirement
there have been many changes in
the Educational demands of the
times.
Through the energetic and pro-
gressive policy of the present ad-
ministration the school has reached
largeness and a usefulness be-
yond the dreams of its founders.
Changed social and industrial con.
dltlons make new demands upon
the schools and today the River
Falls Normal School is a workshop
where the hum of industry is heard
IN all departments. Industrial edu-
cation dominates sthe school and
while its products are adapted to
twentieth century needs the early
spirit of the school still clings to it.
Its history and its traditions are it's
safeguards and it can never wholly
depart from the influence of those
early builders who wrought with
such wisdom that in all the changes
that have taken place no need of
abandoning the old foundation
principles and ideals has been felt.
In all its growth and progress may
the River Falls Normal mold fast TO
those qualities of industry and sim
certify and loyalty and efficiency
that have chung to it for thirty-eigh
years of honorable service.
Signed-A Veteran,
The above was written by Miss
Alice H. Shultes, a member of the
faculty since 1886.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-10-07
THIRTY-SIx YEARS AGO ITEMS
Taken From the River Falls journal
Of Oct. 8 1879.

The weather for the past few days
has been unprecedently warm for
this season, mercury scoring from
Sc to 90.
Married-In River Falls, Oct. 6,
1879, by Rev. John Watson, Mr..
Wesly w. Rupert and Miss Nellie
E. Reynolds, both of Troy.
Maj. Burnett raised this season
$50 rods of amber cane, from which
was procured at Woods sugar mill
$50 gallons Of syrup of the best
quality, weighing about $3.50 lbs.
At the Democratic county CONVEX:
ton Tuesday ]. w. Copp, of Cliff
ton, was nominated for Member OF
Assembly and Mrs. M. c. Wood
worth, of Ellsworth, for School
Superintendent.