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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

In referring to the precinct meetings OF the
Nonpartisan League to be held throu ghout the
state on Oct. 81, the Valley'City Courier ventur-
es the guess that instructions will be given out
to vote for Casey for state treasurer. The
Courier goes on to suggest that the league
should support the entire ticket nominated in
Guiding John Steen. We rise to enquire what
ticket the Courier has reference to. of course
the republican ticket is the one Bro. Trubshaw
has in mind. But why. pray should the league
support the entire republican ticket? Remem-
Der. Persey, that the league is not a republican
league, nor is it a democratic league. 1t is
purely and simply what its name implies-a
Nonpartisan league, and for that reason it is
not bound by any sort of understanding or pre-.
sumption to support the republican ticket any
more than the democratic ticket. The demo.
Gratis might insist by the same token that the
league should support the entire democratic
ticket, because Casey is on that ticket and he
was endorsed by the league-and the demo.
cratic platform is nonpartisan in it's construct,
ion, as is the republican platform. Nay, nay,
Percy. The league is going to support the
League Ticket, whatever party designation it's
candidates may be placed under on the official
ballot. And the Courier may rest assured that
it's surmise is correct as to the instructions to
be given league members in the precincts-i1
indeed any instructions are necessary.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26
The PRICE OF WHEAT.

IT has been asserted by men who ought to
know, that farmers of North Dakota on an
average should receive for their wheat, at least
ten cents per bushel above what they actually
do get. This may not be true. If, however,
dockage and the freight on the dockage were
taken into account, doubtless more than ten
cents per bushel is lost. Moreover, if the de-
preston in the price of wheat caused by over
optimistic reports of the yield that are heralded
abroad, also were taken into the account, ten
cents per bushel would measure but a fraction
of what might be realized, but that is not realiz-
ed. .
Suppose, however,, that farmers do loose ten
cents per bus!el in the price of their wheat,
from all unnecessary causes, including depres-
sion of market price by the bears. What does
that mean? Figures sometimes elucidate. We
seed annually about $500, 600 acres to wheat.
This acreage of fifteen bushels per acre would
total 127, 500, 600 bushels for seed, and calcutat-
ing a loss of ten cents per bushel on the remain
der of the seasons output, we reach the enor-
mouse total of $11, 700. 600.
Now suppose these figures are approx
mately correct, and by cooperation the farmers
of the s.state were to each give ten cents per
bushel, the amount they will lose anyhow. if
the ten cents per bushel loss is correct-and the
$11, 700, 600 were to be used for the purpose of
erecting co. operative mills to clean the Egrain
and thus save both the dockage and the fieight
on the dockage; and also to grind the wheat
near where the grain is grown and thus keep
the bran and shorts in the state to be fed here.
And as for the four-well "A few good agents,
acting for all, would find a market for it where
flour is needed. either in our own country or
abroad, at the worlds market price for flour. In
this way the worlds market price of flour, less
cost of grinding, transportation, depreciation or
machinery, repairs, etc; and a small comm1s'
sion for selling the product, would Tx the price
of the farmers wheat. There would be no
speculation nor unnecessary waste OF by pro
duCts-just the necessary expense OF raising lne
grain, manufacturing it ready for consumption
utalizing the by-products and selling thei Hour
to wholnsoever has to pay for it, whether IN car
or shipload lots. The farmers and their en-
plovees would simply grow the raw material on
their farms, manufacture it in their mills, and
sell the finished product thru own established
agencies. Is this an impossible picture or is 1T
not?
The money? Yes there's the rub. But
come to think of it. if farmers are beat out OF
ten c ents per bushel annually. anyhow, would
Mt it pay to put up ten cents per bushel tor a
year and stop the leak for ever thereafter! 1t
will do to think it over, at least kock'
ford State Center,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

The Courant this week contains an unusual
number of political announcements and we
urge upon our readers to give these profound
consideration. Every candidate whose name
appears on the official ballot is entitled to re.
spectful and unbiased consideration of his can
didacy. In this issue every candidate has been
given the opportunity of stating his cause to
the voters. You are only doing your duty as a
good citizen to read these over. A
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

The editorial columns in Froggy Smith
string of newspapers can be likened unto an
aching yoid-since the results of the late prima-
ries have com m to soak in.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

JAMESTOWN pays the city janitor $50. 90 a
month, and the city attorney $40. Well, if he il
a good janitor he's worth it. -New Rockford
Transcript.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

THIS is the season of the year when almost
any politician can prove his contentious by a
straw vote.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26
"leok Pa, How -
.eets.It' Works!"
lifts Your Corn Right Of.
Never Fails.

s:EVer in your life see a corn come
out like that? Look at the true skin
underneath-smooth as the palm OF
vO1lr handi
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

We'll Now, Look at That! Off Comes That
Pesky Corn as Slick as a Whistle.
The earth is blessed with the one,
simple. painless, ne~ver-failing rem
.edy that makes millions of corn.pes-
IT,. Apply it in 3 seconds. 1t dries.
Some people jab and dig at their
corns with knives and razors-wrap
their toes in packages. with BAN
dages or sticky tape. make them red
this with "GETs-iT." Your corn
loosens-you lift It off. There's
nothing to press on the corn. or hurt.
Angels couldn't ask for more. Try it
tonight on any. corn. callus or wart.
'GETS-IT" is sold and recon-
mended by druggists everywhere. csc
q bottle. or sent on receipt of price
by p. Lawrence & Co., Chicago. Ill.
Sold III Bottineau and recon-,
mended as the worlds bes,
corn remedy by Flareland
Drug Co.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

The Fargo Searchlight refers to him" rs
Clifford Pinchot. Such is fame. .
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-10-26

1 was endorsed by the Nonpartisan League
Convention at Newburg for Representative from
Bottineau county. I have made no canvass of the
district, but will appreciate the support Of all voters
of Bottineau county who believe i will properly rep
resent them in the next legislature.
My name ri1 appear in the Democratic column
on the official ballot.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
PLAN LEGISLATION
 AGAINST ESPIONAGE
DECISION WAS REACHED AFTER HOLDING CONFERENCE IN
 WASHINGTON.

hington.-Activitie of persons suspected of being spies employed by foreign governments to acquire infor- nation regarding the nature and ex- tent of the defenses of the Panama Canal decided the administration to request Congress to supplement the existing laws against the improper ac- quisition of knowledge of military and naval plans and Notifications.
 Representative of the Department of Justice and the War and Navy De- partments have been in conference on the subject, and It is explained that they will agree upon some very dras- tic legislation to be submitted to Con- gress. It is possible that the scope of the conference may be extended beyond the original idea of a mere protection of the secrets of American coast defenses to cover generally such attempts as have been common since the beginning of the present war to destroy powder and intuition plants, upon which the United States govern ment must rely in time of trouble.
 Several of the military powers of the world are believed to have under taken to obtain information as to the character of the defenses of the Pan anna Canal The latest incident to excite suspicion is the operations of little Japanese power vessel, which sought to obtain a permit for pearl fishing in the waters of Panama and vicinity. The canal authorities have been warned that this craft appeared to have been making surveys, and that these were not confined to the water, but extended to the isthmus proper.
 While these operations may have been perfectly innocent in intent, and only such soundings were made and bearings taken as might be incident to the pursuit of pearl fisheries, the canal zone authorities have regarded the matter as of sufficient importance to warrant investigation and report | to Washington. Meanwhile licenses have been withheld until some gen. eral line of policy can be formulated to govern all such cases.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
MAY RENDER PAPER
 OF COTTON STALKS
GERMAN TESTING OFFICE AT S-LICHTERFEEDE CLAIMS
 INTERESTING DISCOVERY.

Berlin.-1he royal material testing office at Gross-Liehterfelde, suburb of Berlin, announces the interesting discovery that paper can be manu- factured from cotton stalks.
 The discovery is not considered of much importance for Germany, which produces no cotton, but is pointed as of vast importance to the United States, the greatest producer of cot ton in the world, because of the short age of paper reported in that country.
 The discovery was made, it is stat ed, by a German institution while carrying out a commission from an Egyptian firm, given before the war. A shipment of stalks which had ar rived from Egypt before the opening of hostilities was used for the experi- ment.
 The stalks were cut and ground, boiled and bleached, and the paper making then proceeded after the usual methods The result causes the test ing office to arrive at the decision that cotton stalks are a good material for making paper.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
BATTLE CONTINUES
 NEAR GU|LLEMONT
HEAVY ARTILLERY CONTINUES IN PoZIERES THEATER AND
 VICINITY OF MAMETZ.
BRITISH ADVANCE 400 YARDS
An Enemy Squadron of 10 Aeroplanes Endeavored to Cross British Lines On Bombing Expedition-Cu Off
 By Offensive Patrols.

London.-The British official com munication issued reads:
 Southwest of Guillemont we ad- vanced our line about 400 yards. Fighting continues near Guillemont Station.
 Northwest of Pozieres the enemy made four attacks on our trenches, again using flammenwerfer Three attacks failed completely, but in one he managed to occupy about 90 yards of our trenches.
 '.lne enemy shelled Longueval, Highwood and Pozieres heavily and also the vicinity of Mametz.
 Elsewhere along the front it was a quiet day, except for some artillery activity in the Loos salient and near Givenchy."
 A statement issued earlier says:
 "The enemy, after his five fruitless attempts north and east of PoIeres, has not made any fresh infantry at tacks, out is maintaining heavy ar tillery bombardment on this front and on other portions of the battle area.
 Our troops pushed forward in places east of Trones Wood, and fighting on the outskirts of Guile. mont, near the station, is proceeding In the eastern portion of the Leipsic salient the enemy attempted bomb attack on our lines, but was driven back without difficulty.
 North of Roolincourt two of our raiding parties successfully entered the German lines and blew up some dugouts.
 "An enemy squadron of 10 aero planes endeavored to cross our lines on a bombing expedition. They were cut off by one of our offensive pa trols of four machines The enemy's machines scattered, pursued by our patrols. Two of the hostile aero planes had to make forced descents behind their own lines"
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
MEASURE ALREADY HAS pAser. IN HousE-sPEEDY ACTION
 AT WILSON'S INslsTENcE
CONFEREES ARE APPOINTED
But Twelve Senators Cast Negative Votes-Shields, Ransdell, Varda. man and Underwood Ballot
 Affrmatively.

Washington. = The Senate passed the bill to prevent interstate com merce in products of child labor hv a vote of 52 to 12 The measure which already had passed the House was brought to vote in the Senate upon the insistence of President Vii. son after the Democratic Senate can. GUS had decided to defer its eonsid. eration until next December.
 Opposition to the measure had come chiefly from Southern cotton mill owners, and the group of South. ern Democrats who voted against # had fought it in caucus and main. tained their opposition during tha Senate debate on the ground that the regulation proposed is unconstitu- tional and would interfere with the rights of the states. Eleven Demo crats from the South, Senators Swan son and Martin of Virginia, Under. wood of Alabama, Vardaman of Mis- sissippi, James and Beckman of Ken. lucky, Culberson and Shephard of Texas, Ransdell of Louisiana, Robin. son of Arkansas and Shields of Ten nessee, voted for it.
 Senators Broussard of Louisiana Clarke of Arkansas, Gore and Owen of Oklahoma and Lea of Tennessee. were absent and did not vote.
 In order to expedite consideration os the measure in conference, Senate conferees were appointed immediate Iy after the final vote. The only amendment adopted would extend the bills provisions to bar all products of establishments employing children from interstate commerce. The House measure was directed only against those on which child labor actually had been employed.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
U. s..Mexico Conference

Mexico City-The American gov. ernment having accepted the proposi- tions made by Mexico for a confer ence to settle the controversy be- tween Mexico and the United States. Under Foreign Secretary Amador said that he expected the names of the delegates and the date and the place for the holding of the confer ence will be made public at the begin ming of August. It is probable that some place in New Jersey will be chosen for the conference.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
criticises Government.

New York.-After the arrival here of McCoskey Butt of the Seventh h. fantry, New York National Guard, who was i'll with typhoid fever, cor tracted on the Mexican border, Gen McCoskey Butt, his father, issued statement criticising the federal goY- ernment for not providing in times of peace proper safeguards for the health of the men who volunteer thelr services to the United States when called for.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
"lnsect Raas,' to Guards.

New York-Eighteen hundred 'in- sect bags" designed to protect the troops from fieas which infest many camps along the Mexican border, were forwarded to the soldiers of the Twelfth Infantry, New York National Guard, at McAllen, Tex, by the wo- men of the Army and Navy Supply Committee of the American Defense Societey. The bags are filled with napthlesne and are made to fit over a mans shoulder, one end suspended down his chest and the other down his back.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Villa Is Hard Pressed.

Chihuahua City, Mex-Pancho vil- la escaped Carranza columns pursu- ing him in northern Durango by min- utes only several times in the last few weeks, according to a report which General Jacinto Trepino announced he had received from General Garcia in the Penoles district
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
 Soldiers Are Fired Upon.

San Antonio, Tex. - Four unnee States Signal Corps men were hreo on at a point about halfway between Maria and Presidio, Tex. The report said that 20 guardsmen of the Fouren Texas Infantry were sent out to search for Mexican bndits or snlpeiS'
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Publish Fewer Papers.

New York-Publishers of daily newspapers in Greater New York at a meeting took action which will result in a decrease of the number of pages in their morning, evening and Sunday issues of 121 pages a week. The re- duction of so many pages is step to relieve the news print paper situation which is regarded by the publishers as very serious, was also taken to eliminate returns of unsold copies.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Mexicans Eiaht Battle.

Chihuahua City, Mex-Government troops and Villa forces both lo7s heavily in a sharp skirmish Ie" miles north of Mapimi, Durango, ac1 cording to reports to Gen. Jaclh'o Trevino. Lieutenant Colonel Com pean and a dozen privates were klileS' while the bandits casualties were es" timated at IS.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Fire Near Black Tom.

Jersey City. N. LA spectacular fire which the police said was incen- diary, broke out in the railroad yards a quarter of a mile from the scere of Black Fob explosion. Fifteen loaded freight cars were destroyed. The blaze could be seen for miles.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Sinner Mounds Sentry.

Nogales, Ariz.-Private Howard, Company G, Twelfth United States h. fantry, was struck in the leg by a sniper's bullet fired from the Mexican side while on sentry duty at the in- ternational bridge here. Howard re- turned the fire, but without effect.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Other Railroads Act.

Chicago. = A national campaign among all railroad employees not com prised in the four brotherhoods who are voting on strike, was started to obtain legislation by Congress to empower somebody to settle all dis putes as to wages between railroads and employees, whether organized or unorganized.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Denies Annam Petition.

Norfolk, Va-Judge Waddili re- fused the petition of the British ibel- lants in the Appam case, asking that the vessel be delivered to them py prize court order pending the result of an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision, however, was cohoi' tional upon the respondents giving q proper supersedeas bond.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
To Study the Epidemic

New York.-A series of investiga- tons with the object of solving prob lems which have arisen from the epi- demic of infantile paralysis, will be begun by leading pathologists and bacteriologists of the country.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Wants Bond Money Back.

Kansas City, Mo.-Congress proba- bIy win De asked soon to pass bill appropriating $2000O to John H. White, wealthy merchant of Kansas City. AS a bondsman for Guy Hart man, judgment for that amount was entered in the federal court last Octo- Der against MT White.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Miss Dean Becomes Nun

St. Louis. = Miss Dorcas Dean, daughter of Richmond Dean of Chicago, vice president Of the Pullman Company, took the VOWS of a visitation nun at convent here. Henceforth she will be known as Sis ter Claude Agnes. She graduated at the visitation convention last June.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Mexican Hero Honored.

Laredo, Tex.-Flags were at half mast throughout the Mexican republic in commemoration of Padre Miguel Hidalgo, who was executed in 1911, a martyr to the cause of Mexican free dom. Hidalgo declared a revolution on September 16, 1910, to free Mexi- co from the yoke of Spain, but was captured and executed year later.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Defeats literary Test.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Twelve of OkIahoma's 76 counties have report ed on the proposed literacy test amendment as follows: 16,754 for, 23,- SIS against. Less than five counties of the state voted in favor of the measure. It is predicted the amend ment was defeated more than two to one.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Hosnital Train For ILL S.

Chicago.-The first United States army hospital on wheels is under con- tract to be built at Pullman, near Chi- cago. The hospital will be 10-car train, converted Pullmans. The gov ernment will rent the cars with the privilege of purchase at any time. The train will be ready for use in about 10 days.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Would Destroy Her Eves

East Liverpool, Ohio. A note threatening to destroy the eyes of Mrs. Irma Little, aged 23, wife of George Little, wealthy manufac. turer of this city, was received from an unknown writer.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Open New Ship Lines.

New Orleans-s new steamship line between New Orleans and Colon for the lumber trade with Panama has been established. Six vessels have ben purchased or charterd by the line.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Probe Would Be Costly.

Washington.-Su a far-reaching investigation of the beef packing busI- ness as is proposed by pending reso- lutions in the house would cost $142,- 900, the Federal Trade Commission infromed Congress. A subcommittee will recommend whether the inquiry should be made
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Cost S2O. to Lose.

Dallas. - Charles H. Morris oA Winnsboro, defeated candidate TOT 'io Democratic nomination for governor, spent S2O,131.41 in his campaign, cording to his expense account nieo-
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Capture 1s.ooo Russians

Berlin.-The capture during the month of July of more than 1S.0OO Russians is announced by Austro- Hun. garian army headquarters in it's state ment of August 1.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Defer Immiaration Bill.

Washington.-Dem senalois. in a caucus voted to postpone action on the immigration bill until the neA' session of Congress, and adopted resolution binding all Democratic seh- ators to that decision.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
S. C. N. G. To Entrain

Columbia, s. C.-The South Caro- lima National Guard mobilized at Styx, s. C., has been ordered to Fl Paso for border duty It will move as soon as transportation facilities can be supplied.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Aero Companies Merge.

New York.-The Wright Aeropiailo Company and the Glenn L. Martih Aeroplane Company have been meis ed, under the firm name or eno Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporatioh' with a capital of S1O,00O,0 900.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
British Mar Casualties

London.-British casualties report. ed in the month of July in all the war areas totaled 70S4 officers and 52,591 men.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
Rivers Bill Is Sioned.

Washington. - President Wilson signed the rivers and harhors appro- priation bill, carrying approximately z2,000,000.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11
HAPPENINGS IN OUR OWN AND OTHER COUNTRIES HERE
 ARE BRIEFLY TOLD.
SHORT ITEMS FOR BUSY MEN
Condensation of Weeks News Re viewed Without comment-All Nations Find Something to
 Edify and instruct.

The senate has passed bill ap- propriating $1.095, years salary, to the widow of Joseph Sitters, killed May A, 1915, by Mexican bandits in Presidio county, Texas.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-11

Louis Babrera, president: 1gnacio Bonnillas and Alberto Pani have been named by Carranza as members of the settlement commission.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-10-06

Looping along in his rear. he Paid 10
more attention to them, and with teeth
set he faced ahead, gr1mmef now In
his determination to foil them.
Sight Of the village ahead surprised
Duane. He reached 1t sooner than he
expected. Then he made discovery
he had entered the zone Of wire fences
As he dared not turn back now. he
kept on, intending to ride through the
village. Looking backward. he saw
that his pursuers were half q mile
distant. too far to alarm any villagers
in time to intercept him In his flight,
As he rode by the first. houses his
horse broke and began to labor,
Duane did not believe he would last
long enough to go through the village.
Saddled horses In front Of a stor',
gave Duane an idea, not by any means
new, and one he had carried out sue
cessfully before. As he pulled in his
heaving mount and leaped OF, a couple
of ranchers came out of the place. and
one Of them stepped to a clean-limbed,