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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Chanqed Words.

The English language presents q
large number Of words that have been
completely changed in their signiti-
canoe since they first came into use.
In some cases their meaning has been
exactly reversed. A conspicuous eX-
ample of this is the word let" which
Shakespeare uses several times with
the meaning ito hinder" Hamlet eX~
claimed. IN make a ghost Of him that
lets me-" of course him that stops
me-"
The word is used in the same sense
in the Bible. as in II Thessalonians ii,
He who now letteth will let until
he be taken out Of the way"
"Ravel'' and "unraver' mean exact
ly the same thing, although at one
time to unravel probably meant to
reduce confusion to order. Compare
the words valuable" and Invaluable"
and "loose" and "unloose."
AS used frequently in the Bible pre-
vent" instead of meaning to hinder"
means to ''precede" or go before"
which is, Of course, its chronological
meaningless Angeles Times.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Resourceful Burglar.

A constable going the rounds Of his
beat in London a few nights ago no.
ticed light in a house from which the
family and servants had gone out Of
town. After the officer had pulled the
bell several times a man put his head
out of the bedroom window to. say that
he would be down in a few minutes.
He came down in a dressing gown and
carrying a candle in his hand.
The constable explained his suspi-
cion, whereupon the man stated that
he had just run up to town to see that
all was right. After chatting for lit
tie he invited the constable to have a
glass Of wine He lit the dining room
gas and produced a bottle of port.
After they had drunk each others
health he let the constable out and
bolted the door after him.
The man lost no time in getting the
"swag" together and left the house by
another exit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
His Fine Marksmanship.

At the time Of the second empire
there had been at Compiegne great
and elegant hunting party, with a tire.
mendous massacre Of hares and pleas
ants and other game. Standing in
chosen spots, the emperor and his fol-
lowers had the game driven up before
them and had nothing to do but shoot
it down. These high born hunters had
but to stoop to pick up the game that
they shot; but they did not even do as
much as that Their Wallets, dressed in
picturesque costumes, went about pick
ing up their game for them. AS the
hunters returned after the days sport
it was noticed that Prosper Merimee.
who was one Of the party, was the only
one whose servant was not laden with
game. He was left completely in the
lurch. as 1t were, without having taken
so much as a sparrow.
well, well!' his literary fellows ex-
claimed. How did they manage to
get away from your
when game Is so plenty as that"
said Merimee gravely, "the merit of a
marksman lies in hitting nothing So
fred between the BIRDS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Giving a Horse Its Name.

The shire horse owes it's name to Ar
thur Young's remarks, in the descrip-
ton of his agricultural tours during
the closing years Of the eighteen cen
fury, concerning the large old English
black horse, 1.-The produce principally
of the shire counties in the heart Of
England" But long previous to this
the word "shire'' in connection with
horses was used in statutes Of Henry
VIII. Under the various names Of the
war horse. the great horse. the old
English black horse and the shire horse
the breed has for centuries been cult
waited in the rich fen lands Of Lincoln
shire and Cambridgeshire and in many
counties of the west. Curiously
enough, the Shire Horse society, which
has done so much to promote the
breed, was known for the first six
years of its existence, which began in
1873, as the English Cart Horse socie-
ty.-London Chronicle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Pigeons In ConstantinopIe.

In no big city in the world are there
so many tame pigeons as in CONSTANT
nople. In many squares in London
there are small tlocks of pigeons. but
in the Turkish capital they are to be
seen by the thousand. These pigeons
are sacred. and. indeed. many a
wealthy Turk leaves money to be de-
voted to buying food for them. The
story of why they are sacred is rather
interesting. When Mohammed. the
Turkish prophet, was flying from his
enemies he hid in cavern. At the
mouth of the cavern two pigeons built
their nest, so tradition runs. while
across the entrance a spider spun its
web. The soldiers who came along
some days later felt certain that no one
had entered the cave. seeing the birds
nesting and the spiders web, and so
never troubled to enter it and search.
Ever since then the Turks have held
pigeons and spiders to be sacred.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
The First War.

The first writing known to scholars
was the account of war waged be-
tween hostile nations in Mesopotamia,
perhaps $500 B. G.. The first battle
was that between Cain and Abel. Ap-
parently men have always been quick
to settle their differences by fighting.
The first warlike king is said to have
been Osymandyas Of Egypt, who pass
ed into Asia and conquered Bactria in
21OO B. c. Palamedes Bacgos Is
mythically reported to have been the
first who ranged an army in regular
line Of battle. placed sentinels round a
camp and excited the soldiers vigi-
lance by giving him password. This
occurred during the siege Of Troy, the
date Of which is variously estimated at
about $500 years before the Christian
era.-Pittsburgh Press.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
His Backbone 10 q Spring.

The swapping bug has a spring in his
back, like knife. When not in use
as spring it serves him as back.
bone, so you see he is believer in
scientific efficiency and makes one part
Of his machinery do the work Of two
His spring backbone, or backbone
spring If you prefer. gives him power
to jump, which in turn gives him his
name. Nature probably gave him the
spring to help him get on his feet when
he's on his back. You've noticed how
helpless some insects are when you
lay them on their backs. Not this one,
however. He slips his backbone out
Of its groove and then slips it back
again suddenly. The spring pops him
up in the air. he turns somersault
and drops right side up. Spring back
bones are common in several other
beetles. The beetle Of the pestiferOus
wire worm, which destroys the farm
er's crops, has spring in his back.
Other members Of the family make
their homes in trees or decayed wood.
Philadelphia North American.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
HOLY Lands of All Relations.

Christians call Palestine the Holy
Land because it was the birthplace of
the Christian religion on earth as well
as that of the Saviour, whose birth,
ministry and death are inseparably as
sociated with the history Of Jerusalem
and vicinity. To the MOhammedanS
Mecca, in Arabia, is the holy land, it
being the birthplace Of Mohammed,
the saviour Of the followers of that
faith.
India is the holy land of the Chinese
and other oriental Buddhists. it being
the native land Of Sakya NUM-. the su
preme Buddha. Ellis, one Of the sew
eral divisions Of the ancient Pelopon
nesus, was the Mecca and the Jeru-
salem Of the ancient Greeks. The
temple Of Olympus Zeus was situated
at Ellis, and the sacred festivals were
held there each year. The believers in
the Shinto religion make annual pill
grimage to Sitsa Kara, the immense
stone pillar where their supreme ruler
last stood while talking to men.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Her Best Behavior,

II often give my pupils half Of
story and ask them to finish it in their
own way" said a schOolteacher in re-
lating some of her experiences. Zone
day told them about little girl nam
ed Gertrude. who started out one Mon
day morning with the resolve that she
was going to be as good all day long as
II it were Sunday. She started for
school, but had not gone very far when
she met little girl crying. That is
where left the story for the children
to finish. They were to relate what
Gertrude did. This is the way the
most serious boy in school completed
the plot. Gertrude saw the little girl
crying. SO she went up to her and ask
ed her what was the matter. 81 had
two pennies" said the little girl, land
big boy took one of them away" "Oh,
that is too badv' said Gertrude. What
did you do?' "Oh, cried, Help.
helpr just like that" said the little
girl. "Why. is that the loudest you
can CALI" asked Gertrude. yes"
replied the little girl. II have n bad
cold and can't call any louder than
that" SO Gertrude took the other
penny away from her." .~ve,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Gifta of the Grass,

The grass is missed only BY its alb
sence. When we pass by a house
which Is minus a green lawn or grassy
plot in front we exclaim, "What blot
on the landscaper' In a vague way
we realize that the grass gives tone
and color to outdoor life as nothing
else can; that no picture is complete
without it. All the beauties of the
seashore-the bold rocks, the crested
surf. the dashing waves, the lights
and shadows which play at sunrise and
sunset beside old ocean-cannot COM
pensate for the lack Of the grass be-
meath our feet. Friends wintering at
southern beaches have told US that
they grew homesick for the grassy
fields and meadows Of home.-Marga-
ret Woodward in Countryside Maya.
zine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Naming the Baby.

Give your baby a name that will suit
him or her throughout life. Let 1t be
a euphonious, well balanced name, in
dicative Of intelligence, character and
success and one so easily written or
spoken that no nicknames will ever be
found necessary. If there is available
family name with these good quail
ties, all the better. Do not indulge in
levity, do not give way to sentiment,
do not surrender to affectation or ro-
nance in this matter OF selecting q
suitable name, and avoid novel COM
binations and plays upon words with
out loading the child down with cheap
commonplace.-Dal News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Uncle Joe's Story.

Former Speaker Cannon tells this
story Of his early impecunious days:
Zone of my friends was struggling
physician. Neither fame nor fortune
had come to either Of us, but we were
always hopeful. The years had
weighed heavily on my friend, how
ever, for he soon lost his hair, being
quite bald.
"One day l greeted him with beam
ing countenance and exclaimed:
"'What do you think, Henry? have
just bought an Office safe
"'Then, joe said he, with the ut
most gravity, 4 shall buy a hair
brush" - Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
The Dialect Was There.

Governor Bob Taylor Of Tennessee
was once entertaining northern guest
who was rather skeptical about the
prevailing dialect in stories of south
ern negroes. He thought it overdra wn.
To disprove the contention, Mr.. Tay-
lor laughingly made wager with his
guest that the northerner would be
unable to interpret the language of
the first negro they met. Accordingly
they set out and presently came upon
a black man basking indolently in the
sun. Telling his friend to pay close
heed. Mr.. Taylor stepped up to the
negro and demanded suddenly:
''Weh hep
The negro blinked his eyes stolidly
and then answered in gutteral voice:
"Wah neutrality-suspicious..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
The Northwest Motor Co. have in

The Northwest Motor Co. have in
stalled one of the latest improved Ed
ison dictaphones in their office. These
machines are rapidly coming into IA
vor with men who are too busy to die
tate their business correspondence in
the usual way and at the same time
they are an economy, saving their
cost many times over in the course Of
year. Their operation and use are a
decided novelty to many and numerous
visitors have called at their offices to
witness the machine in use.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Revsrs;no the Compliment.

A cashier of somewhat portly build
was frowning over a statement Of &C.
counts just placed before him by his
pretty typist.
"As a young lady" he said, Il ad
mire your type, but can't honestly
say admire your typing."
"How funny!" she replied smartly
I'VE are so different, for, though you
are Of course splendid at figures, no
one could say you have splendid fig
urev'-London Express.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Bond Lumber Yard About Ready.

The Bond Lumber Co. will soon be
ready for business at it's retail yard
in this city. They have unloaded sew
eral car loads of lumber and have their
new dry shed, the largest in the state,
nearly completed. The yard will be
ready for business June Il.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Starting tho Tears.

Her Husband-Do you know, dear.
that l found my first gray hair this
morning? His Wife-Oh. give it to me,
John, and I'll keep it as a souvenir to
remember you by. Her Husband
What's the matter with me keeping it
TO remember you by?-Indianapolis
Star
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
When France Washed In Holland,

In the sixteenth century clothes were
sent from all parts Of France to be
washed in Holland, where the water of
the canals was supposed to have spe-
cial cleansing properties. The cost Of
transport was about ten times greater
In those days than at present
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Made Him Cross.

II made my husband cross this after
noon," said Mrs. Caller.
How was that" queried Mrs. DO.
mer.
He was on the opposite side Of the
street, and l beckoned him to come
over" explained the other.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

Il call from a city
salesman repre-
senting a notions,
trimming and but
ton house. The
visitor began to
spread out his
samples.
Put 'em up!
Put 'em up!" said
the manufacturer
in a tired bust
ness man tone. 81
wouldn't care to
look at nothing
what you got"
But, Mr.. Co.
hem
" S 'nough! l
won't look. Please
60 away"
T he salesman
gazed at him ad-
miringly.
'"Mr. Cohen" he
said, Il only wish
one thing-I wish
l had only fifty
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

l have an inquiry for a good i'm
proved farm within miles of Surrey.
If you want to sell, give me price and
terms by return mail. w. 8. Shaw,
MinOt. 4.27.tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Out of Siuht.

Country COusin-Of course pertaters
grows underneath the ground. City
Cousin-H'm! Ye-es, but what gifts
me is how you tell when they're ripe
or not.-Farming Business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Quick Way to Drive Posts.

To drive posts quickly take section
of log about fifteen inches in diameter
and two feet long, to which are attach
ed two handles at an angle. Two men,
one on each side, can use this hand
power pile driver while third man
holds the post to be driven and keeps
it in alignment-Farm and home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

Guest-Look here! This mirror is so
fearfully dirty that can't see my face
in 1t. Hotel Servant-It strikes me you
ought to be thankful for that instead
of making trouble about it.-Exchange
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Peter McKone left for Willis
ton today, near which city she will
file on 800 acres of valuable land.
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%- The -
Scrap Book
A Modest Wish,

Montague Glass, the creator of 'Pot-
ash and Perlmutter," says an acQuaint
ance of his, clothing manufacturer
on the east side of New York, received
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
unhiatoric Younqster,

what was the result Of the floodY'
asked the Sunday school teacher.
Mud" replied the bright youngster.
Chicago News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

customers like you"
Il told you l didn't wish to see moth
ing what you got"
Sure, you did, and that's why l says
I wish l had only fifty customers like
you. Instead, 1 got 2OO!-Saturday
Evening Post.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Summer School Opens June %.

Those wishing to take roomers or
boarders for the Summer session at
the Minot Normal school should COM
municate with Miss McDonough, thru
the Information bureau of the Normal
school. The session opens June %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Rope and an Oath,

In Assam an oath is taken standing
within rope circle. to imply wish
to perish as the rope does If the wit.
ness does not tell the truth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
When She Sees Il Quickly.

Can your wife see joker
IF it's in the shape Of bonnet or
dress that some other woman is wear.
ing she can."-Detroit Free Press
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

They have a right to censure that
have heart to help. The rest Is
cruelty, not justice.-William Penn.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

Worry, whatever its source, weakens,
takes away courage and shortens life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Service,

A poor man served by thee
Shall make thee rich.
A sick man helped by thee
Shall make thee strong.
Thou shalt be served myself by every
sense
OF service which thou rendereSt.
e. B. Browning.
The Dickinson press., 1916-08-12

o O O @ O O O o O O o 8 (
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
} o o O 8 O 8 8 O 8 O 8 O (

The contract for the waterworks at
Killdeer was let last week to Haggart
Construction Co. of Fargo.
J. F. Wenrick and wife, who have
been in Indiana for the past year,
have returned to Halliday and will
locate in Dunn county again.
Attorney T. H. H. Thorson of
Grand Forks has decided to locate at
Dunn Center and will move his family
there as soon as a suitable house can
be had.
At Dunn Center last week five Jack
son car were sold to one family.
Walter, Sam, Austin and Burr Pelton
and their sister, Mrs. Harry Gruschus,
of Dickinson, became the possessors
of a car each and all have been busy
learning to u them.
The Townsite Company of Amidon
is putting up a fine new hotel which
is being rushed to completion. E. O.
Erickson has rented the store which
will be located in the hotel building.
So it will not be long until Amidon
has another store IS well as a fine
hotel.
During the electrical storm recently
the Occident elevator at Halliday was
struck by lightning. The building
was so filled with smoke it was
thought to be on fire, but it was soon
discovered that the building was not
damaged to any extent as only a few
boards and shingles on the cupola
were destroyed.
Out in the Shollsmade neighbour
hood the other evening a business
meeting was held for the purpose of
settling up the affairs Of the celebra-
ton held there on July 18th. 1t was
found that about $120 was cleared at
this affair and one-haf of this amount
was donated for the purpose of fix
ing up the Shollsmde cemetery.
Chas. Ofet was in Taylor the oth1'
day raising money for the purpose of
grading the roads from Taylor to
Green river. He wanted to raise $3.50
and says that if that amount can be
raised the county will give $3.50 to
help repair the roads. The list looked
well filled and we believe that the
amount is raised by this time. The
roads from Green river to Dickinson
are in fine shape and $500 spent be-
tween Taylor and the river will make
an ideal road to Dickinson along the
Red Trail.
The Dickinson press., 1916-08-12

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The Dickinson press., 1916-08-12

Michael Zarsaret from west of New
England died at the Willard hotel in
this city Wednesday night from
Bright's disease. Mr.. Zarsaret leaves
to mourn his demise, his wife and four
children. The body was taken to New
England on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Graham of Mi
anna, Fla, who were guests at the E.
P. Lee home for the past week, de-
parted on Wednesday for Yellowstone
National park, where they will spend
some time and then will go to the
coast for an extended visit. Mr.. and
Mrs. Graham are taking a nine
months vacation and do not expect to
return to Florida until next March.
Miss Esther Ayers was hostess on
| Saturday evening to a dozen young
ladies at a most delightful and unique
party, Miss Eleanor Allen of Living
| ston, Mont, being the guest Of honor.
Six of the young ladies were asked
| to bring male attire, and when this
was donned, were asked to escort the
other six to luncheon. A picnic lunch
| on the lawn had been planned, but ow-
ing to the rain this had to be aban-
doned. Instead lunch for two was put
up in six separate baskets, and the
baskets hidden in different places
about the house and premises. Each
couple had to locate it's basket before
the meal could be enjoyed. Each
of the guests were given appropriate
nick-names, by which they were
known during the evening. Following
the luncheon, the party repaired to
| the theatre, later returning to the
Ayers residence and whiled away a
] short time at dancing.