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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-07-02
Garrison Farmers
Enjoy Big Day
Lennox T. Stanley Pilots Ga1i-
son Farmers on Interesting
Trip Of Inspection

Garrison Farmers scored a
great success in one of the most
novel excursions ever given in
the state. Tuesday Of last week
when they took their auto trip
to some of the magnificent farms
of the county. Over Is automo-
'biles took part in the run. Of 100
miles tarting in at go in the
morning and ending up at 600
in the evening. During the run
stops were made at eleven special
farms where subjects were dis
cussed by the people led by the
experts on the trip.
The first stop was made at the
101 Ranch of Ralph Ward where
people inspected Mr.. Ward s
premises and especial attention
was given to the electric lighting
system as we'll as the farm
sewerage system. It was found
that similar sewerage systems
could be- placed on farms at very
little cost and would be a saving
to labor on the farm as we'll as
ma king the sanitation more per-
feet. At the farms Of VIM Ryan
and also Joe Reuter- some very
fine examples Of grove planting
were found. Small fruit was
found. in abundance where. good
wi'ndbr ak were formed. Ex-
pelts recommended the planting
of caragona for hedges and clms
for the permanent shade trees.
Hogs and Hog Pastures was
the subject for the p. C. Frede-
doll farm and the actual demon
stratien Of the subject was wor-
thy of especial mention. Mr..
Free edendoll has mine hog pastures
with a rotation system Of crops,
alfalfa being the principal crop.
With the system used here the
expert called attention to the
economv of pork production by
this method. On this farm We're
found 40 six months shoats
and about 300 young pigs all
thriving on alfalfa and which
would be finished off for market
ON corn. Land was being pre-
pared for the seeding of $50
acres additional alfalfa. On the
H. 7. Burn s farm where the sub
ject was "Alfalfa was found
growing two fine fields of the
crop, with seventy acres in pre-
paration for seeding more. Plants
were examined and great interest
shown in the culture methods al !
the value in feeding.
The noon picnic stop was made
at the Coleharbor Stock Farm,
one Of the finest farms of west
ern North Dakota. During the
noon festivities of the excur-
sionists the Garrison band kept
things lively with a well selected
concert for the benefit Of nearly
five hundred people who were
now with the party. After an
inspection of the splendid build
ings representing an investment
Of $25.00O all Of which has been
produced on the farm, J. G. Hoke
Of the Department of Agriculture,
gave. splendid talk on Farm
Management" He called at
tention to the demand at the
present time for men trained TO
manage IA MS successfully and
the opening for boys to get into
this work.
At he Louis johannes farm.
where there was found a spien-
did example. Of farm grove, Fred ]
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-07-02

Bernt johnson farm as well as
other landscaping was a great
attraction and added many ideas
to the excursionists. At the Schul
er. farm the small fruit was in.
ST. tied and gralc vines and
apple trees were found loaded
with fruit when protected by
windbreaks.
The last farm visited was by
no means the least and every
one was urprised to see such a
splendid herd of cattle as were
found at the Peter A. Larson
farm. About a hundred were
being finished for market and
were in splendid condit on. After
getting into Washburn the party
disbanded and after supper a:
:. CONTINUED on page ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-07-02
A TEACHERS PRAYER.

Make ME respect my material
so much that dare not slight
my work
Help me to deal very honestly
with words and with people be-
cause they are both alive.
Teach ME to see the local color
without being blind to the inner
light.
Give me an ideal that will
stand the strain of weaving into
human stuff on the loom Of the
real. Keep me from caring
more for books than for folks.
Steady me to do my full stint Of
work as well rs l can. and when
that is done stop me. pay what
wages thou wilt and help me to
say. from a quiet heart, a CRATE
ful amen!-Henry van Dyke.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-07-02

VIM. Edd and Miss Freda West
berg, Of Moorhead, were married
at the bride 8 home Friday, June:
25. They will make their home
on the groom's farm north Of
Underwood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-07-02
SINCERITY.
Loss of sincerity is loss of vi
tai power.-Bovee.

There is love Of being sincere
without the love of learning;
the beclouding here leads to an
injurious disregard of conse-
Quences.-C0nfucius.
The measure Of life is not
length but h0nesty.-Lyly.
Sincerity is the way to heav-
en-. To think how to be sincere
is the way Of man.-Mencius.
He hath q heart as sound as a
bell, and his tongue is the clap
per. for what his heart thinks
his tongue speaks.-Shakespeare.
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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
PETER KIRSCH, ARGYLE
PIONEER, IS DEAD

Peter Kirsch, a prominent pioneer
citizen of Argyle, passed away on
Friday evening Of last week. We do
not know his exact age, but believe it
was about 70 years. He came to Ar
gyle about the time the town was
founded, at least we know he was
there in 1882, when we first landed in
the county. For number of years
in the early times, he practiced law,
a partner of Horace w Brown, bro
ther Of c. L. Brown, the present chief
justice Of the Minnesota supreme
court, the firm being known as Brown
& Kirsch. He possessed considerable
natural ability and notwithstanding
some eccentricities, cut quite swath
in the young community In later
years he has held the office of county
surveyor for quite a few terms. AL
ways of a genial nature, he had MANY
friends.
Deceased was born in Belgium and
came with his mother to America
when he was a mere boy. Before
coming to the Red River Valley, he
lived some years at Wabasha, MINI.
He is mourned by many relatives, in
cluding two daughters, Mrs. A. Eg-
ley, Of Crookston, Mrs. A. P. Sand
berg, Of Fargo, and a son Francis x.
Kirsch, a newspaper man Of North
Dakota. Thus one after another of
the early pioneers pass to their re-
ward
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
STEPHEN BASKET SHOOTERS
WIN CLOSE VICTORY

The Warren boys played and lost
one of the best games of basket ball
ever witnessed in the city, when the
Stephen tossers defeated them by the
close score Of 29 to "a.
In the first period of the contest,
the local boys succeeded in holding
their opponents to an even score,
which was IA to ID.
In the second period, the Stephen
ties got together and played a fast
game of passing and basket shooting.
The period ended 20 to "a in favor of
the visitors.
The local quint does not feel dis
couraged by the defeat but have made
up their minds to go into the game
with still more vim, and with the ex-
cellent coaching Of Dr. Bratrud, the
local high is very optimistic of be-
ING; represented by a Winning team.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
PROSPEROUS FARMERS,
INSURANCE COMPANY

We call attention to the annual
statement of the Marshall County
Skandinaviske Fire Insurance Com
pany which is published this week.
This organization, as is seen by the
statement, has done large and
greatly increased business in the past
year. The number of policies in
force 'cce at the end of the year is 1850
and the total amount of insurance in
force is $2,395, ,813.OO. The fire losses
the past year have been very light,
$936.OO, hence it was not necessary to
levy any assessment during the year.
The company is probably one of the
cheapest operated concerns in the
state for the amount of business
done, all the officers working on very
small salaries. The company has
nearly $12,O00.00 in actual cash mon
ey on hand. The amount of monev
the company saves it's members, by
furnishing them good and safe insur-
ance at a very small cost, runs into
the thousands Of dollars every year.
The officers of the company are: A.
Berestrom, Warren, president; o. L..
Skonovd, Viking, vice president; Nels
Skaog, Newfolden, secretary; Brede
Svendson, Newfolden, treasurer.
The directors are: A. Bergstron,,
y alren; 0. L. Skonovd, Viking; Nels
Skaug, Newfolden; Brede Svendson.
Newfolden; Peter Erickson, Viking.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
ALVARADO INSTALLS
A LIGHT PLANT


The village of Alvarado has always
been noted for it's up-to-date progress
sive business men. Their later ac-
QUESTION is modern electric light
plant. All the business places have
been wired and many Of the resi-
dences will soon be ready for connec-
tions, and as soon as the dynamo ar
rives Alvarado will be a well lighted
village. The power will be furnished
by ten horse power engine attached
to a dynamo of 10 voltage. An eve
ming service will be maintained at
first, but it is planned to install a
storage battery later from which an
all-night service can be given. There
are about $50 lights wired including
street lights. H. J. Olson of this city
has done the wiring and the installa-
tion Of the plant is under his super
vision.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
EDITORS HOLD MEETING
Northern Minnesota Scribes Hold
Two Days Session at Thief
River Falls.

The es3annual business meeting of the
Northern Minnesota Editorial Asso-
ciation was held at the Pennington
county metropolis on Friday and Sat
urday last week. At II a. m. on
Friday the meeting was called to or
der by the secretary, "Doc" Rutledge.
Asa M. Wallace, presided in the alb
sence Of President Scheers Supt. J..
H. Hay, Of the Thief River Schools,
welcomed the editors on behalf of the
city in asneat speech.
A pleasant diversion furnished by
the hospitable people of Thief River
+ Falls. ''lllls. was a trip on the new gas cleo
trio line to Goodridge, the new town
at the end Of the line, twenty miles
distant. This line was constructed
last Summer and cars were run on it
for the first time late in the fall.
The country thru which it passes is
tine agricultural land and is being ra-
pldly settled and brought under culti-
vation. Goodridge, tho but four
months old; has nearly every line Of
business represented that one finds
IN II the. average town Of 500 people.
The Minnesota Northwestern Elec-
trio Railway Co, which operates. the
,ssIh iefs River; Rival,. IS
capital. Daniel Shaw Of that city, is
the president Of the road and under
his management it is already operat-
ing on a paying basis. Three trains
are run daily, two passenger and one
freight. Stops are made at any sec
tlcn line where patrons of the road
wish to get on or off. Silverton and
Mavie are two stations between the
terminals.
The road was constructed at cost
Of $4,000 per mile including bridge
over the Thief River, depots, car
barns, side tracks, etc.
It is very probable that this com
pany will extend its road during
the coming year and Grygla, an in
land town. in the eastern part of this
county, will be one of the main sta
tions On the line
In the evening the Thief River
Falls Commercial Club gave the Wis
iting editors royal banquet at Hotel
Evelyn, the leading hostelry of the
city. A varied program of toasts.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
MAY WHEAT PASSES
$1.4O MARK IN MINNEAPOLIS

Minneapolis May wheat rose in
price today to $1.40 rs, making a
new high record for the war market
by a full cent. In Chicago there were
also new records made, one new high
price giving way to another until Chi
cago May wheat had sold to $1.46 7-8.
There were reports that North Da-
kota wheat was being bought at
prices higher than the ruling cash
prices in Minneapolis, to go to the
Pacific coast.
Traders sold heavily on news that
Germany had seized all wheat and
would take over all received in the
country from abroad. On this news,
Minneapolis May, which had been up
to $1.A0 broke quickly to $1.39 1-S,
but promptly went back again and
higher than Minneapolis Jour
nal.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
ANNUAL. NETTING OF THE
FAIR ASSOCIATION

The annual meeting of the Mar
shall County Fair Association was
held in the Commercial Club rooms
last evening, and was we'll attended
by the stockholders of the associa-
ton. The following persons were
elected as members of the Board of
Directors for the ensuing year, name
ly; R. c. Mathwig, John A. Grinde-
land, Fritz Larson, Ed. Rosendahl, A.
B. Nelson, c. A. Nelson, w. H. Dix
on, R. B. Taralseth, August A. John
son and DR.. E. T. Frank. Repre-
sentatives from the Boxville and Nc
Crea farmers clubs were present at
the meeting, and urged the hearty
corporations of the Fair Association
and the farmers clubs throughout the
county to the end that there may be
strong rivalry between these clubs in
furnishing exhibits to the fair. Some
Of those present wanted the time for
the fair set at later date, but no ac-
ton was taken. An effort was BEING
made to unite number of the coun-
HACo AAA Vic 1lO1 ClACA1 IL PAL VI Cllc valley
in so-called circuit. By having
their fairs one after another, it would
be possible for the different counties
to get better attractions at less cost.
The fair last year was one of the
best in the history of the association.
The treasurer's report was very en-
couraging, and showed good bal
ance on hand notwithstanding the
fact that nearly $1,000 had been put
into permanent improveme A vote
of thanks was rendered to the retir-
ing president, Mr.. w. H. Dixon, for
his untiring efforts for the success of
the fair.
The Board Of Directors met imme-
diately afterwards and elected the
following officers R. B. Taralseth,
president; A. B. Nelson, vice presi-
dent; DR.. r. T. Frank, secretary, and
August A. Johnson, treasurer. Mr..
R. C. Mathwig was made a member.
of the Publicity Committee.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
LIFE DAY AT
WARREN HIGH SCHOOL
Associated Schools Gave an Interest
ing Program Saturday After
noon

The day was cold, goodly number
from four of the Associated schools
and the teachers from all five assem-
bled at the high school to give the
program which had been prepared in
each school previously. Each of the
four schools furnished part of the
program. A number of the fathers
and mothers were also present.
The program was varied in its ma
ture, consisting Of recitations, read
ing essays, dialogues, together with
vocal and instrumental. music
The teachers who helped to make
this first program Of this nature a
success, deserve much credit. Also
the pupils are to be commended for
the good work done.
Previous to the meeting, booklets
on Vegetable Gardening had been
prepared by each school. Three of
the best of these from each entered
into competition for silver cup Civ
en- by the Warren schools to the
school excelling. This year district
No. q in which Miss Edith Rosen-
dalhId teaches, won the c1l
school also won the banner presented
by the business men Of Warren to the
school in the county excelling in such
work.
The cup and the beautiful banner
were presented to the winning school
by Co. Supt. johnson in few well
chosen words in which he emphasized
the good work done by those furnish
ing the booklets and by the teachers
who engineered the work.
Everything considered, the occasion
was one Of pleasure and profit to all
attending.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
AUTO ACCIDENT VICTIMS
LOSE THEIR CASE

Thomas Tiley returned Sunday
from Crookston, where he served as
a juror at the term of court. He in
formed the Sheaf that the suit
brought against Contractor Hussey,
of Crookston, the I'D e. Of fst.,e
bridge near the Springmier farm, by
the young men of Crookston, who
were in the auto smash-up last fall,
at said bridge then under construc-
ton, was decided in favor of the de-
fendant. There was evidence to show
that the young men drove the car at
too great speed and also that they
were under the influence Of liquor ar
the time.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
An Early Morning Fire.

Fire destroyed the home of Mrs.
Robert Fering at an early hour last
Thursday morning. The fire was dis
covered about four O'clock, when the
fire alarm was sounded, calling fire
men and citizens from their peaceful
slun1ber out into the chilly air of
night. In a very short time and be-
fore the firemen were able to turn on
the water, the house and it's con-
tents had been almost devoured by
the angry flames. The small house
was one Of the oldest in the city, and
was occupied by Mrs. Robert Fering
and her three small children and a
couple of students. When the fire
was discovered, it had already made
such headway that the occupants
had merely time to rush out of the
building in order to save their lives.
Mrs. Fering lost practically all her
household goods, which was quite a
serious loss to her. Fortunately, no
nearby buildings were damaged by
the fire.
Later in the day subscription list
was circulated by John Dagoberg for
the benefit of Mrs. Fering, and the
sum Of $335.OO was raised, which sum
will partly, at least, reimburse her
for the loss she suffered.
5 + & { & s T ~
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
DR.. ANDERSON'S WONDERFUL
..NO-HOSS, SHAY

We caught a glimpse of DR.. Ander-
son the other day as he passed by our
office window in his wonderful "No-
Hoss Shay, that is made in such
wonderful way, that it may be used
any kind of day. The doctors new
means of locomotion appears to us to
be cross between a submarine and
Zeppelin, OF perhaps between an
automobile and a pair Of Norwegian
skis. Others say it is German tor
pedo cutting up capers on land. It
is difficult to tell from casual OBJ
servation whether the thing, we will
call it thing, is flesh, fish or fowl, as
it seems designed to navigate in air,
in water and on land-in snow, rain
or shine. Bringing the description
down to more prosaic terms we will
state that DR.. Anderson recently pur-.
chased one of those light, airy, fairy
little cars, known as cycle cars, for
use on his frequent professional trips
in the country. When the snow came,
he removed the front wheels and put
runners in place. Thus equipped the
car glides over the snowy and icy
roads with the utmost ease, the rear
wheels pushing the car along as US
ual. Noting the great success at
tanned by substitution or runners for
the front wheels the doctor may de-
eide to try the same stunt on the
rear wheels, and in addition attach
aeroplane wings to the body Of the
car. Watch the doctor as he passes
by in his wonderful "No-hoss Shay"
and if he has his North Pole costume
on, as he sometimes has when making
long trips, you will think he is San
ia Claus making a belated Christmas
visit to some boy or girl in an out of
the way place forgotten when the
regular round was made.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
Warren Lecture Course

The fifth and last number on the
Warren Lecture Course will be given
Feb. %. This will be an evening in
Magic, and "Seein' Things at Night
by James Morrison Totten.
Mr.. Totten's perception and startl-
ing originality are something marve-
s. He performs seemingly utter
i1l1possibilities with grace and ease
which, combined with his humorous
sayings and amusing situations Gre
ates an evening Of mystery and mirtf
long to be remembered. Things ap-
pear and disappear, here, there and
everywhere and "nothin' nowhere
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
FARMERS CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

A business meeting Of the Alvara-
10 Farmers Club, was held in the
school house Of district No. 9, Janu-
ary %, and officers for the coming
year were elected g: follows: Pres,
i1ustave Edman; v. Pres, Nels Palm;
Sec, Victor M. Ednan; Treas, N.
Thompson.
Several other important matters
We're also discussed at this time and
some new members taken into the
club.
The next meeting will be held at
the same place February 9Th at 7:30
p. M. The topic for discussion at that
time will be, Methods of improving
our cattle. All interested are cordi-
ally invited to attend.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
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BOXVILLE FARMERS MET.

The Boxville Farmers Club met at
the August Prelewitz home last Tues
day night. In spite of the fact that
the weather was bad, a good sized
crowd was out. It was one of the
best meetings we have had.
A splendid musical program was
rendered and included singing and
speaking by the school children.
Mr.. Hilleboe gave an exceptionally
fine talk on the county agent ques-
ton, which showed that he is we'll
posted on the subject.
A general good time was had by
all. The next meeting will be held
at the Kurz home.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
REPORT OF COUNTY
RED CROSS SALE.
MARSHALL COUNTY's SHARE
OF PROCEEDS is $169.56 NEW
FOLDEN STANDS HIGHEST
WITH SALES AMOUNTING TO
s45.oo.

Miss ELIZABETH Rankin, who had
charge of the recent sale Of Christ
mas seals in Marshall county, reports
very gratifying results from the sale.
The following is list Of schools, So
cieties and individuals assisting in
the work whose sales are two dollars
or more.
Newfolden (teachers and pupils),
$45; Warren Campfire girls) s36.6O
Middle River, (Arts and Crafts Club)
$4,000; Alvarado (teachers and pu-
pils) $1,000; Stephen (Mrs. H. I. Yet
ter) s9.05; Argyle (Mrs. Marsh)
$10.72; Oslo (teachers and pupils)
SS.OS.
Those selling two dollars worth and
over: Hilda J. Lundin, 5000; Olga
Dagoberg, $500; Margaret O'Donnell,
$500; Minnie Holson, $500; Edith
Dagoberg, $500; Emma Rud, $500;
Agnes Fosen $500; C. Larmoe, $500;
Rush A. Hanson $500; Clara Dago-
berg $500; Milda Shefveland s4.58;
Mrs. Lottie Rudman $500; Martha
Bjorsness $500; Elsie johnson SIPS;
Esther A. Johnson $3.50; Ida F.
johnson $500; olga Longren $6.75;
Mabel A. Johnson $500; Jennie M.
Johnson $500; Cora Hanson S3.65;
Esther Nicholson $500; Olava Sol
lom $500; Mayme Cormier $3.50; Ma
rie Erickson $500; Frances B. Lane
S2.98; Beulah Smedbron S3.65; Ella
R. Werstein $500; Laura Larson
$3.50; Olga Gustafson $500; Ottine
Rokke $500; Florence johnson s223;
Annie E. Anderson $500; Lottie Bee
bee $3.50; Mary Hevle $4.25; Inga
Lee $500; Emma Bystrom $500; Ma
bel Knutson $3.50; Tilda Olson $500;
E. b. Anderson $500; Frances Lind
berg $3.91; Esther Nyblawd $500;
Inger Wasgren $500; Teresa Gufer
$500; Christine Gufer $500.
Proceeds from all sales ss3A3.12.
Deducted for expenses $500.
SO per cent Of the proceeds go to
the Minnesota Public Health Associa-
tion and so per cent to the Marshall
County Public Health Association,
amounting to S16956. AS a result
of the sale, Marshall county will be
given the service of a baby welfare
nurse free for one month.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
PROGRESSIVE FARMERS
OF STRANDQUIST

The Progressive Farmers Club Of
Strandquist held a successful meeting
at the home Of I. L. Strandberg.
The attendance was good and the
program quite interesting.
The farmers in this vicinity realize
the Importance Of cooperation. The
club will meet again Feb. 6 in Strand
quist. All are welcome.
E. Johnson, Sec.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-01-27
EVENT OF THE SEASON.
st. Olof Concert Band Coming to
Warren February 18th.

By special engagement the st. Olof
Concert Band Of SO pieces will appear
at the Warren opera house Thursday,
Feb. 18th. This promises to be the
musical event of the season. The st.
Olof band is famous thruout the
world, having, toured Europe and
played before the nobility Of the old
world. Remember the date, Feb.
11th. Tickets Soc, 75c and $1.OO on
sale one week previous to concert.