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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

among the trres IL drew nearer and
nearer untll It was right where they
could look down at II and zee Il clear
~ and then they were 10 surprised,
ana frightened too that they nearly
let go OF the branch 10 which they
were clinging Il was a huge creature.
bigger than any they had ever dream.
ed OF, aud 1T WALKED ON TWO
Legs! II was hard to believe their
eyes, hut II was VI. Az the animals
they knew walked on four legs, To be
sure, the birds walked on two legs,
but then the birds had wings, while
this creature hnd no wings, but seem.
Ell to have two other legs which he
didn't use In walking at all, Behind
rotted another great creature on four
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

That constant rumbllug noise that
may now be- heard Is Prof l.. Howell
Lewis calling attention 10 his prrdlc.
tlon that storms would come during the
present mouth.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24
The Times Oracle

Dear Oracle like my room mate
very much, but he shores outrageous.
ly. This Is his only fuult don't
want to use violence, but unless there
is an immediate change for the better
there is going To bee II tragedy Is
there any peaceful way of mufflug or
supprcssiug him OUTRAGED
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

Experts say that four years of ram.
ming around In jungle does an ele
phnnt great deal " good, and II
there Is anything In the theory It will
be- demonstrated in 1915.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

The mounted suffragettes have de
clnred their intention Of taking purt
In the inaugural purndpS In Washing
ton In the future, which will cause nm
increase " sentiment In fuyor Of one.
year terms and more frequent Inaug
urnls.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

President wilson custodian Of the
nations honor In these dangerous
days, has shown that he has other ne
compllshments as we'll. lie recently
took care Of his granddaughter while
her parents were away, ana that, as
will he readily understood by those
who have tried It, * going some.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

Boarding Missus--"Mr. Blank, you'll
have to stop this noise. I'm too liberal
In lots OF nice boarding houses they
don't allow no fights after l a. m"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

It's useless to advertise for lost
faith.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

with no means Of protection, was fool
hardness. Warden Aliens wife was
an enthusiastic exponent OF the honor
system for conylcts, but she carried II
too far.
II is easy to see how sentiment can
be Injected into the system aud the
conylcts can be- given too many liber-
ties 1t Is another case OF giving them
an inch aud they take mile. The
cOnvlcts do not need to I've petted and
coddled under the honor system They
should be treated like men--like men
who have made mistakes and who are
expected to give proof that they will
not repeat them before they are trust.
ed fully.
Even Henry starr exponent Of the
system on the side Of the conyicts
broke his parole after he was released,
II will be- remembered He had writ
ten Il book in which he praised the
honor system, after which he became
Il fugitive himself and went back to
bank robhing as II regular occupation,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

A liberal application NJ strap oil
might prove " great benefit, but II
you ARE smaller than your room mate
use some other method 4 tablespoon
ru of morphine sulphatr administered
at bed time usually lruds To act rs II
great quieter
Try putting a couple u young rcls
into his bed with him The cells should
be- thoroughly chilled before using 10y
Immersion In Ice water. A suOrer is
very hrndslrong, aud violent meas
urrs nre often necessary Another sim.
pie but efficient method Is 10 suak II
sheet In chluroform and tie this over
his face Pour on fresh supply NJ
the liquid every two minutes This
generally proves satisfactory, but In
ease the subject stil shows signs NJ
activity, turn ON the gas and close the
door.
There is only one absolutely sure
way to keep man from snoring This
method Is considered slightly harbar.
ous. however. aud Is resurted to only
In the most desperate cnses Cut his
head ff.-ORACLE
When love has occasion to make II,
exit through window 1t usually se
lects the dining room window.
It's useless to advertise for LOST
faith.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

When love has occasion tu make It's
exit through Il window II usually So.
leCts the dining room window.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-24

Plumbing. Ph. Wal. $50 Taylor Bros
ADV.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
RICHTER GETS MONEY
FOR BOOSTER WEEK

Edgar l.. Richter, state mana ger for
the North Dakota Appreciation week,
November ID to 20, and president of
the North Dakota Press association,
came out to Dickinson on Thursday
from St. Paul, where he was prom
ised the personal support Of three of
the big railways entering this state
in the project.
Besides taking up the matter with
the immigration departments Of the
railways, he obtained interviews with
Pres. Louis w. Hill of the Great
Northern railway, Pres. ]. M. Hanna
ford of the Northern Pacific and Pres.
Pennington of the 500 and got the
check for good amount from each of
the gentlemen.
Mr.. Richter spent day each in
Bismarck and Fargo on his way to
Dickinson this week and was especi-
ally delighted with the support pro-
vided by Gov. L. 3. Hanna and Com
missioner Flint, also Supt. r.. j..
Taylor.
Governor Hanna tells Mr. Richter
that he intends issuing a proclama-
ton setting aside the week of N Novcm-
ber IA to 20 as North Dakota Appre-
citation week, time IN winch thc
glories of this state will be heralded
far and wide.
Prizes have been offered for the
best essays on North Dakota oppor-
tunities and for testimonial letters
from the children of the public
schools.
While in Dickinson Mr. Richter met
Mayor White and other prominent
people of the city who promised him
good support in his praiseworthy un-
dertaking.
Mr.. Richter was delighted with our
city and his only regret was that he
could not remain longer.
With reference to North Dakota
Appreciation Week, Mr.. Richter said:
ut is sure going to be some big week
for North Dakota and will be a grea.
success"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
FORMER STARK Co. BOY
PROSPERS IN Dunn CO.,

|, There are many of our readers
who will rejoice with us in the
prosperity of a former Green river
boy of Stark county, who is now one
of the many prosperous farmers of
Dunn county. The Spring Valley
Times of Dunn Center had this to
say of w. G. Pelton last week:
Everything is finished, everything
completed and next week will find W.
c. Pelton and family moving into the
new, large, complete house which has
just been finished. Mr.. Pelton was
one of the first settlers in this
country and, like the rest, built his
house of sod in which he and his
family have made their home. But
times have changed and with the
coming of the railroad it has been
made possible to ship in building ma
terial and this family have taken a
step higher and are to live in a
house which would do credit to any
city.
There is a full basement with
walls and floor of concrete, which
may be used for furnace, store room
and with laundry room in which hot
water is supplied from tank. The
basement is we'll lighted from the
numerous windows. On the first floor
is the sitting room, dining room, bed
room and kitchen, which has pantry
Of the ideal type with everything
made for the convenience of the one
who looks after things The floors
are all of hard wood and oiled. The
second floor has four large bed
rooms with large closet for each and
a bath room. The third floor may be
finished into two very large rooms.
Besides the improvement Of the
new house Mr.. Pelton will build new
barn to the northwest of the house.
This barn is to be of the basement
type, or with one side built into the
bank while the other side will be
built of stone and concrete and is to
be 28x7O feet. Above this will be
the hay loft with foot studding and
self supporting gamble roof which
will accommodate a large quantity of
hay.
"These are not the only improve
ments which are going on, for Pelton
& Sons planted a considerable number
of trees last spring which in addition
to the ones which they had planted
some years ago, will make the place
beautiful in just few years, especi-
ally with the beauty added by Spring
Greek which hi l, winds its way through
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
.DOBSON AND NELSON
GET POULTRY PR|HS

At the Mandan fair held Friday
and Saturday of last week James
A. Dobson Of Dickinson was awarded
first prize on pair of Single Comb
Rhode Island Red chicks. The birds
were well developed and attracted
much favorable comment from the
fanciers. s; &st
Mandan is manifesting considerable
interest in the Dickinson show, to
be held in December, and it is ex-
pected a number will send exhibits
from Mandan and vicinity, several
having signifed their intention of
showing. s - +2E@ I
There were two fine pens of Par
fridge Cochin Wyondottes shown at
Mandan which will probably be on
exhibit in Dickinson. Bad weather
conditions cut the number Of entries
short but those on display were up
to the usual high standard
Il IA. Nelson, also of Dickinson, was
exhibiting fine specimens Of Single
Comb Rhode Island Reds at Belfeld
last week, taking LIST and End prizes.
It is likely that the Belfield people
will have several exhibits for the Mis-
souri, Slope Poultry Show at Dickin-
son on December is 16, IL and 49,:
i
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09

of the Missouri river in Mountrail and
Mclean counties have been classified
as agricultural lands of the first
class, agricultural lands Of the sec
ond class, and grazing lands and ap-
praised at prices ranging from $3.50
to $500 per acre.
The lands will be opened to sur
face homestead entry only. They
contain deposits of coal which will
be reserved to the United States in
trust for the Forth Berthold Indians.
In order to obtain title to the sur
face an entryman must comply with
the homestead laws and pay the ap-
praised surface value of the tract en-
tered.
A drawing will be held at Minot,
North Dakota, commencing November
a, 1915, to determine the order in
which persons who participate in the
registration may enter the lands. En-
tries will be allowed commencing May
1, 1916, and may embrace not exceed
ing 100 acres each.
For Further information applica-
tion should be made to the Commits
sioner of the General Land Office,
Washington, D. c., or to the Regis
ter and Receiver of the United States
land office at either Bismarck or
Minot, North Dakota.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
DUNN COUNTY
WINS FAME
w. f. SMITH OF MANNING TAKES
NATIONAL PRIZE FOR FIN
EST GRIMM ALFALFA
SEED AT COLORADO.
The Points on Which Mr.. Smith Won
We're Purity, Quality and Free
dom From Immature and
Weed Seed.

Word has just been received from
the Dry Farming Exposition at Denv-
er, Colorado, saying that at the In
ternational Farming Congress and
Soil Products exposition, Dunn county
has won notable victory in alfalfa
seed production. w. E. Smith of
Manning entered Grimm alfalfa seed
and in competition with many grow
ers and several OF the great alfalfa
seed growing states, carried off first
prize sweepstakes. H..
ri The judges stated that the North
Dakota seed was Of the finest ever
coming to their attention, being prac-
tically perfect in purity, quality and
freedom from immature and weed
seed. 5lt'i .sssltis 's Sfs s;5s 4. E n.
AS many of our readers know, W..
E. Smith is one of the best alfalfa
growers in North Dakota. His seed
has been recognized s,the very best
that could be secured from any part
Of the state and it is indeed crafty
ing to know that the national grow
ers have recognized its worth
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
MEN NEEDED IN CO. K
OUR MEN MAKE RECORD

The North Dakota expert rifle team
left the state recently with Adjutant
General Tharalson in charge, for the
national shoot at Jacksonville, Florida,
and consisted of the following men:
Sergeant Clay Anderson, First Ser
geant John Bryan and Corporal
Frank Davis, all of Company C of
Grafton; Corporal Adry Pfusch and
Corporal Thomas Peterson of Com
pany G of Valley City; Sergeant Will
liam C. Constance and Sergeant AL
fonso Steinbauch, Company H James,
town; Sergeant E. O. Anderson, Serg
cant Alex Selseth and Sergeant F. w.
Evans Of Company E, Williston;
sergeat Frank Flynn, serg-
Ed. Palmer, Company K, Dickinson;
Sergeant Johnnie Torgerson, Com
-pany L, Hillsboro, and Corporal F. o..
Fjelstad, Company B of Fargo.
Word was received this week from
our local company men that they re-
ceived new guns and that they were
holding up the score in fine shape,
Flynn, Layman and Palmer getting
4th, 5th and 9th places respectively
at the time of writing. This is ex-
ceptionally good, considering that our
boys never participated in national
shoot before.
These shooting contests are a
strong incentive for great efficiency
among the rifenen, which is part
of the nationwide campaign for pre-
paredness against war: Our National
Guard is far below it's proper strength
in men, and should an expedition be
dispatched against our shores we
could summon only force of
las, 8,492 men, with 8,818 officers from
the Regular and National Guard.
This is absolutely all. The only
other resource would be volunteers,
whom, at the smallest possible esti-
mate, it would take six months to
train and equip. Employers are be-
ginning to realize the Importance of a
greater National Guard and are
adopting a more patriotic course in
allowing their employees the time for
drill and summer trips.
The enrolment list Of Company K
is always open to desirable young
men. The drills under the capable
direction Of Captain Barker are fine
practice, tending to inculcate habits
of good bearing and prompt action.
Those not all ready members of our
company are urged to enlist.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
COMMISSIONER FL|NT'S
FIGURES ON OUR CROPS

The five principal crops produced in
North Dakota this year are worth
$1SS, 1923, ,546, the greatest wealth ever
produced by the state in a single
season.
This is the summary of a state
ment issued by R. F. Flint, commits
sioner of agriculture and labor for
the state.
incidentally, Mr.. Flint places the
states production of spring wheat at
l43,827,812 bushels, as against the
government estimate for the state
of slightly over 126,OO0,0OO bushels.
Mr.. Flint bases his estimate upon the
government calculation as to the
yield per acre, and uses his own
statistics as to the actual acreage
sown to wheat. The governments
figures on acreage are low, is the be-
lief.
The states figures on acreage were
obtained by the local assessors last
spring, and they cover every town
ship in the county. The figures is
sued by Commissioner Flint as to the
value of the states production fol-
low:
Wheat ...................... $129, ,472, 10000
Oats ............. 26,099, 10000
Flax .......... 7,485, $500
Barley .....-........... 22,050, ,41O.O0
Rye ............ 3,415, ,453.OO
In this estimate of the yield for
the state, Mr.. Flint fixes the oat
yield at 89,999,O35 bushels; the flax
yield at 5,127,35S bushels; the barley
yield at 53,781,488 bushels; the rye
yield at 4,165,1S7 bushels.
Mr.. Flint also compares the 1915
production with that of 1910, and the
results are startling. The wheat for
this year is figured at being worth
246 per cent more. than wheat in
1910; the oats has increased 351 per
cent; the flax has decreased 8 per
cent; barley has increased 821 per
cent, and rye has increased 1858. He
makes no estimate of the corn crop,
contenting himself with comparison
between the acreage of 1910 of
23O,197 and in 1915 of 729,348, a gain
of 245 per cent
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
DORCAS YEARLY REPORT

The Dorcas society consists of fif-
teen members, our limited number.
We maintain room in St. Joseph's
hospital, this year replenishing the
linen and china supply and adding a
silver service.
Working girls are helped with medi-
cal and hospital care when necessary
Patients have been provided with
necessities and a few comforts, a
committee visiting the hospital
weekly for this purpose. Several new
babies have been outftted and in
most cases the Dorcas doing the sew
ing.
Second hand clothing is solicited
and kept on hand. At least twenty
families, averaging five each, were
provided with clothing from this
supply-in many cases new clothing
being added. Rummage boxes are
placed in the stores and the mer-
chants in re-arranging their stock
give clothing to be used for the poor
Groceries and fuel have been pro-
vided when necessary. At Christmas
time about fifteen families were pro
vided with clothing, groceries and
fruit and toys for the children.
A dance was given in the spring to
defray expenses.
Remember the Dorcas dance Friday
evening, October 9Th, at Elks hall
Tickets $1.00, extra ladies 25c. All
are welcome.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
ANTI-CANCER Campaign
j STARTED IN STATE

The American Society for the Con-
troll of Cancer, with headquarters in
New York City, has been organized
to fight cancer through a campaign
of education similar. to that which
has brought such excellent results
against tuberculosis. Both of these
dread diseases may be cured If dag
nosed early enough, but an early dag
nosis is Of particular Importance in
preventing the further spread Of
cancer = # '@
Dr.. L. D. Bristol, director of the
State Health Laboratory with head
quarters at the University Of North
Dakota, has been asked to serve as
the state executive Of this Society.
DR.. Bristol will be glad to answer any
correspondence with special questions
about cancer, and he will send brief
circular "Facts about Cancer" upon
request. Steps have already been
taken to start a campaign of educa-
tion through the State Federation of
Women's Clubs, the plan being to
stimulate interest in public meetings
for which speakers will be supplied
to cover the subject Of cancer in all
its important details. @ 9s.sat.
The people Of North Dakota are al
ready aware that the Public Health
Laboratory has already done a pro-
gressive and pioneer work in the field
of cancer. Very few il any, Public
Health Laborat tories throughout the
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
INTERESTING LECTURE

The first number Of the Senior en-
tertainment course will be an illus
trated lecture on the Panama Canal,
given by Charles A. Payne, Wednes-
day, October Goth in the high school
auditorium. Mr.. Payne speaks from
experience as he has devoted twenty
years to travel and intimate study
among forty races and nations. His
lecture is illustrated by finely colored
views, each at once a color photo
graph and work of art. His lectures
combine history and legend, science
and romance, and every form and
keen interest of modern life. They
are from first hand knowledge and
able to stand alone without picture.
Every lecture has a purpose and
thrills with vision and inspiration.
His lecture on the Panama Canal will
be a revelation to many. Robert NJ.
La Toilette, Wisconsin's famous sena-
tor, says: "Mr. Payne will deliver an
instructive and inspiring, address with
the finest pictures have yet seen.
His work is exceptionally fine"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
STU[TS SELLS STEER
FOR $4,000 IN ST. FAlI

P. F. Stults returned Saturday
from mar rketing a carload of beef cat
tie, including a few of the E. D.. Cul-
yer herd. Mr.. Stults sold in St.
Paul at eight cents which was as good
as eight and one-half cents in Chi
cago, with the additional freight and
transit shrinkage. One three-year-old
steer tipped the beam at 1,510 pounds
II cents for every day of it's life.
Four other steers brought about 500
each.
Mr.. Stults, who resides about five
miles northeast Of Dickinson, is one
of the earliest settlers of Stark
county and decided some years ago
that diversified farming was the
only safe method for our people to
follow. He usually has about car
load of beef cattle to market in the
fall, and in addition to the live
stock on the place he raises corn,
oats, wheat, etc. He rotates his
crops and always gets fine yields of
grain.
Mr.. Stults is happy and con-
tented farmer. He has his automo-
bile and takes a day off now and
then to visit around and see what
the neighbors are doing. This pros
porous farmer does not neglect the
home either. He has shade trees
around the buildings and one Of the
finest gardens to be found any
where. The table at the Stults home
is always provided with fruit from
their own trees and bushes.
Mr.. Stults came here from New
Jersey, starting with practically moth
ing, and for the first years he got
along with the claim shack and sod
house the same as many a settler did
and still does on the start in this
country.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09

country have looked upon the dag
nosis of human tissue for cancer as
related to public health. Until the
exact cause of the disease is known
this question cannot be definitely set
tied However, North Dakota has
looked upon the problem from a large,
humanitarian standpoint and the
State Public Health Laboratory IS
called upon by law to make such dag
nosis of tissue for the physicians, and
indirectly for the people, of the state
free of charge. The regular prac-
titioner of medicine is often unable to
make scientific diagnosis of cancer
from the clinical symptoms and signs
alone. Without an accurate pathologi-
cal diagnosis the physician often lets
the tumor alone for a while to see
what, if anything, developes from a
clinical standpoint. This is precious
time lost and may be prevented by a
larger use Of the Public Health
Laboratory by the physicians of the
state.
DR.. Bristol's advice to the people
of the state concerning the prevention
and cure of cancer is: 1. Have a
thorough physical examination by a
physician at least twice
year, and at other intervals when
the health seems to be in any way
impaired. 2. Submit to an early
operation when such is advised. 3.
Encourage your physician to take
piece of tissue and send it to the
State Public Health Laboratory for
diagnosis.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
CITY BUYS ENGINE.

At the regular council meeting this
week the city entered into contract
for the purchase of a Victor, Motor
Chemical Fire Engine at a cost of
$1,350 f. o. b. and 500 feet Of new
hose at cost ,of $500 f. 0. b. The
new chemical engine is mounted on a
Ford truck and will make record time
in getting to fires when properly
handled. The firemen have looked
into the matter quite thoroughly and
strongly recommended the expendi-
ture which will amount to nearly
$1,000 when finally placed in the
city hall. Il
The council also authorized Mayor
White to get a dozen waste paper
boxes like the, one on exhibition on