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The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03

Bolivar county needs good roads
and our people should get toRather
and unite on a plan that will enable
us to secure them. Let's not let
the other counties of the Delta get
ahead of us i'll this matter. Good
roads cost money. but they will
soon pay for themselves and we
will have the good roads the re-
mainder of our lives and leave them
as aeheritage fer our children.
Don't be mossbaek-this kind of
a citizen Is no good to himself or
any one else.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03
w. F. WALL, President.

within their gates feel at home add
charmed with a visit to their land
of plenty, happiness and prosper
ity.
The Delta is the pride Of Mis-.
sissippi, the real big thing of the
state, not eniy the land, but the
peobIe as we'll, beth being good to
know, for after visiting the Delta
and mingling withits brave, conrt
eoas aud splendid people, one is
prouder of the native state than
ever before"
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from then. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by +. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure You get the genu-
ine. 1t Is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio. by f. ]. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03
BOLIVAR COUNTY PLANTA
TON FOR SALE,

500 acres Of orsn land and 23O
acres of timber land; an ideal plan
tatiou, located two miles from rail-
road town, residence, connissary.
etc; "a cabins In good repair. and
land we'll drained. Terms, one
third cash balance in easy payments
Purchaser must buy all mules and
farming implements oil place, 70 be
appraised by dfsintesested parties
Also one 400 acre plantation. two
miles frem Rosedale, Mississippi.
For particulars write,
FoNrArNs. JOKES.
Rosedaie, Mississippi.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03
Programme
Triagan Theatre,
MONDAY. JUNE 5

MONDAY. JUNE 5
THE IRON CLAW" with
PEARL WHITE.
WE1. Fox presents THEDA
BARA in THE GALLEY
SLAVE S acts.
TUESDAY. JUNE f
Paramount Program presenting
FANNIE WARD in THE
CHEAT" 5lacts.
WEDNE SBAY, JUNE 7
Triaugle Plays, LET KATY
DO IT." with JANE GREY.
THURSDAY. JUNE s
Metre Presents HAMILTON
REVELLE in THE PRICE OF
MALICE" acts.
FRIDAY. JUNE 9
Paramount Program MACLYN
ARBUCKLE in THE REFORM
CANDIDATE"
SATURDAY. JUNE 10
Triangle Plays, FATTY AND
MABLE ADRIFT," !" with Dainty
MABEL NORMAND,
Thomas H. Ince presents THE
CORNER" in 5 acts.
COMING
FRANCIS x. BUSHMAN and
BEVERLY BAYNE in THE
WALL BETWEEN" June 18th.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03

Enthusiasm Is always connected
with the senses whatever be the OBJ.
3ect that excites it. The true strength
of virtue is serenity of mind CON-
bined with a deliberate and stead
fast determination to execute her
laws. That is the healthfui con-
dition of the moral life; on the other
hand, enthusiasm even when exclred
to representations of goodness. is a
brilliant but feverish glow which
leaves only exhaustion and languor be-
hind.-Kant.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03
DETROIT OVENS,

We know that we are selling the
best ovens in town. You would
know it too if you saw them, With
glass doors and without glass
doors. and all sizes. We have
just received a shipment and can
sell them at an exceptionally low
price. Made of rust resisting steel.
Last much longer than the ordl--
nary oven. There are no corner
to rust out, Come to see them.
George McGee.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03
Japanese Breakfast.

The usHal Japanese breakfast CON
sists of rice, misc soup. pickles and
occasionally fish. Tea is always
served with meals. and is drunk clear,
without sugar or cream. MISC soup
consists of strips of radishes, sea-
weed. eggplant, or other vegetables
cooked with bean curd and water. The
cooking is not continued for lsns
period. and 70 Few vegetables are
used that the soup partakes only
slightly OF the flavor Of the ingredi-
entG.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03
THE DELTA.

Col. R. H. Henry. the able ed
pot the Clarion Led ger, has
10 10 the Delta recently aud he
. 50 impressed with the grand
y and greatness of this section of
Us section OF the grand old state
Mississippi. and its people, that
unbosomed himself in all ed.
pdsl 90 The Delta" that is ap-
Fsdated. and that our readers
guot miss it we reproduce the
ftarlal as follows:
ine Delta Of Mississippi is the
Eaesa dlvisionon of the state,
ue Tue lands rival in fertility
la that valley of the Niie: wher G
ata and prosperity are visible
every hlnd, with ta. people
Intended and happy.
hone respect thespeople of the
country are like theGermans.
isst him wherever you may and
German will not tel you he be-
s'ssdcrmaay the greatest country
zoe World-he knows it, So
~ 1ne people of the Delta. They
n' believe their the richest and
y section Of this country they
Elow It.
Aao they have a right to the
VIZ 'aatS is in them, for the Del
most wonderful country, a
" beautiful attractive and pros
sieus section.
~ 'nat Prsvidence favord land
81 people live on the fat of the
! a' rsYel in the good things o,
'uloy the courteous blessings
! natare has so generously be.
.sea upod them.
NY live vel sumptnousiy in
(..'.' ~ 'neir soil produces more
|s,,.4'o' 4 % the acreethsn any agri.
[.s''a'l s'alal land, 500 worth of long
aln addition.
su' Delta people make plies of
&, s'y' and spend it with a laviah
|, a'e good or bad, for they do
.n'w how so economise. Be.
|r.,.s 1 % is known as the high :
|Ss, psas brigade they are naturally
4. wa speuders, believing that the
''sad 90 it freely. y
!, ;. lucy ~ think in big numbers and
j sIs ,s.ap liberal lines, nothing being
,pd..,' se or stupendons for them
!. :. axe that appeals..to their ma
!, .as ,as people of the Delta get the
'jsa.a w Of life, They are broad
J.. liberal in view and fr..
,,s'. sIss' Progressive, geniel and
sSs' all making the stranger
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1916-06-03

Might Have Known That Before.
when a man goes around lookin'
fob advice" said Uncle Eben. about
all he finds fob certain is dat opinions
is bound to differ"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

went to the room and found Robert ~
ling on his back gasping for breath.
He could not be aroused. A physician
was summoned at once but death had
occurred.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at o'clock from the Elks'
Home, the beautiful ritualistic ser
vices of THAI order to be given. The
remains will be laid to rest in Rose
Hill cemetery. The funeral has been
delayed, awaiting the arrival Of son
who resides at Winona, Mimi, and
who is expected Friday.
The deceased is survived by three
brothers, besides his brother John.
They are William, who lives at Nc
Gregor, N. D.; Henry, at Malta, Mont,
and Duncan, north Of Glasgow. A
sister. Mrs. Fannie Orion, lives in
Canada
"Bob" McGregor, as his friends all
called him, was born at Peterborough,
Can, and with his family moved to
St. Cloud, Mimi, where they lived for
years. Later with other members Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
ROBERT McGREGOR :,
Old Time MinOt Businessman Died at
tho Home of His Brother Tuesday
Nipht-Bursted BlOOdvessel

Robert Roy McGregor, aged 81, one
If Minot's best known businessmen,
died at the home of his brother, John
McGregor, in this city Tuesday night
at about ten o'clock from rupture Of
a blood vessel in his head. The two
brothers had been over town and re-
turned home together early. Robert
had had a cold but remarked that he
was feeling much better and had been
in particularly bright spirits during
the day. Always Of q sunny DISPOSE,
ton, he appeared as pleasant as usual
and after enjoying social hour with
members Of the family, the brothers
retired to their room upstairs. Ten
or fIfteen minutes later, Mrs. Nc
Greeor, hearing Robert breathing un-
usually heavy, called her husband, who
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

posed national embargo was denounc-
ed by farmers of the northwest when
members of the Equity Cooperative
Grain Exchange assembled in st. Paul
in their third annual convention. Mes
sages of good will from President
Wilson and Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo were read. The attendance
is expected to reach 5000.
Wilson's message read: Regret
very much that no member of the
cabinet can undertake the trip to St.
Paul, because of urgent official bust
ness here incident to the opening Of
congress-"
Former Congressman Kelly of
Pierre, S. D., permanent chairman,
declared that he opposed an embargo,
even though advocated by prominent
legislators. He predicted that Wilson
would prevent it becoming law.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

the family he came to North Dakota,
locating on homestead at McGregor.
The deceased and one of the brothers
still have large ranch interests at
McGregor.
John and Robert McGregor were
partners in business practically all of
their life, being more closely identi-
fed in their business and social rela-
tions than is usual between brothers.
The brothers came to Minot about ten
years ago and have been engaged in
the transfer. livery and stock business
since that time. They built the Nc
Gregor livery barn and dealt in horses
on large scale. The deceased was a
man beloved by all. He was thrifty,
gentle, honest and accommodating, re-
spected and admired by all.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

or one with screen covering may be
placed in position, and thus in mo-
ment's time the good housewife may
change the door either into screen
or storm door, whichever the season of
the year may dictate. We have storm
windows in all sizes, plenty of or
binary storm doors and an abundance
Of material for storm sheds, tar pa
per, lath, in fact, anything and every
thing you may need in making provis-
ion for winter.
ROGERS LUMBER CO.,
III. S. Johnson, Manager.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

436,881; and Utah, with 438,974 North
Dakota is five times the population Of
Wyoming, with 182,264.
North Dakota now has population
Of 752,260 while Oregon has 949,866,
according to census bureau estimates.
The Flickertail state therefore is only
100000 behind Oregon and we are
gaining fast. BY 1920, North Dakota
will have a population of million.
There's plenty of room and prosperity
in lunches for all Of us.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
Mr.. Winters visits New York annually

This is the only jewery store in Mnot whose buyer
visits the great New York market annually. Every
the market buying for our store This trip to market
means that this store always offers the new things
while they are new, and it also means that our val
Manv items are to be found in store today that
are not to be found in any other ewery store in the
state We invite your critical inspection. 1t Is ),
quality, style and price always correct. This is
y reliable store-the kind it pays to patronize.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
A NEW IDEA IN STORM DOORS

Now is the time to prepare for win
ter's chilling blasts. It is altogether
probable that we have exactly the
very equipment you are looking for.
Have you seen the new patent combi-
nation storm and screen door we are
handling this season? Besides being
an ornament to any home they are so
convenient that you will wonder how
you ever got along without one. A
deep panel in this door is so arranged
that section containing pier glass
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

Plenty Of Room and Prosperity Left.
North Dakota leads South Dakota
in the latest federal estimates by
about $4,000; it has SOC, 900 more peo-
pie than Montana, with 466,214; more
than 100000 more than Idaho, with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
VELVA BABE ACCI-
IDENTIFY KILLED

Walter Wasson's seven year-old son
at Velva playfully loaded 20 rifle
Wednesday afternoon and accidentally
shot and killed his three-year-old sis
ter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
EXPERT ENGRAVING FREE

~ One of the really fine features about purchasing
articles of jewery, ETC., at Winters store, is this
if they require engraving do it free of charge and
the engraving done at this store is of very high
class. At present employ three expert engravers
and on any article purchased at this store do
reasonable amount of engraving FREE OF CHARGE
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

J. w. Hewitt, from northwest of the
city has been in town for q week re-
ceiving treatment from q specialist
for rheumatism.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
LADIES' GOLD WATCHES

See Winters for Ladies' Watches at any price you
want to pay, because Winters stock of Ladies'
Watches is the most complete of any stock in Mino
You can buy good 7-jewel movement fitted in a
guaranteed 20year gold filled case for $500. Others
at $1,000, $3.50, $500, $780, $4,000 and $780,
Ladies' Solid Gold Watches of very high grade at
prices ranging from $500 to s135Oo. At present
we quoting discount of $25 per cent on all La
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

cry particular Every percolator is extra well made,
which means that they be used for years and will
always give perfect service. Percolated coffee is
much finer in flavor than the kind you make in
ordinary coffee pot
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
THIS GOLD WATCH $500

This cut gives you but faint idea of the beauty of
this fine Hallmark watch 1t is OF those
smooth little watches that popular at present
The model is thin and the be had in either
filed, guaranteed to wear for 20 years. The move
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
The
HALLMARK
Store

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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
ROYS' GUARANTEED WATCHES
s1.UO. ST. SO, So 90, $3.50 and So, SO

Remember how your first watch pleased you and how
Won almost wore your pocket out taking out your
watch and looking at the time?, Why not give that
boy watch this Xmas, even though you only give
him an Ingersoll? We have them, guaranteed for
one wear, for $1OO each. Others at $3.50 and up
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
SOLID GOLD BABY RINGS. 81 90

Make the child happy this Xmas with a new ring.
For one dollar sell solid gold baby rings, either
plain fancy bands The fancy ring at 800 is set
with small stones, such Ruby, Garnet Emerald,
Pearl, Turquoise Etc Every ring is guaranteed
solid gold and is much heavier than you imagine
they would be if you judge by the price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
DIAMOND DINNER RINGS
PLATINUM MOUNTED

new lot Of real fine Diamond set Platinum Mount
$50 to $3.50 each When you buy fine jewelry you
want and exclusive designs and that's what you
an Duy u.s.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

COFFEE PERCOLATORS, 50. to SIS.
Come in and see the best coffee percolators made.
The ones we offer made by the Royal Roches-
ter" people and they positively unequaled in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
Bracelet Watches, $3.50 to $55 90

This store offers an exceptionally complete line Of
good Bracelet Watches, both in gold filled and solid
gold Gold filled Bracelet Watches from $3.50 to
$500. Solid Gold Bracelet Watches from $22.50 to
$500. Sterling silver Bracelet Watches $3.50 EACH
When you buy watch at Winters Jewery store you
get excellent value for your money in every in
stance We know good watches when them
and buy only the kind we recommend to our GUS
toners.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
HAND.PAINTED CHINA

The finest hand painted china in the land is now
on display at this store. Pckard China is the
nowledged "best" When you give. Pickard China,
the Pckard name which is stamped on the bottom OF
see them and also it shows that you exercised good
judgment in selecting such fine article. Our stock
Of Fine Hand Painted China is the most complete OF
China in Bon Bon Relish and Pickle Dishes at the
low prices of $3.50 EACH Other larger pieces and
sets at $780, $3.50, $780, $500, $500, $780, $3.50,
Fine China Sets and Pieces at $500 and $500. ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
NEW LEATHER HAND BAGS, BILL
FOLDS, CARD CASES, ETC.

Here you will find the greatest variety of Hand Bags
to be in the town. Prices range from $500 to
$4,000 each. At $500, $500 and $500 we show some
excellent Pin Seal Hand Bags. At $3.50 and up we
have line of handmade Spanish Leather Bags that
have never been shown in Minot before All kinds
of Mems Bill Folds Card Cases, Letter Cases. Etc,
at all prices from SOC to $500.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

inc Cut Glass. The set shown above cut from
fine, clear, heavy crystal glass and only because we
buy them in large quantities sets of this quality
be sold at $2.75. Other sets at $3.50 and up
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

Tor you to buy at this store follows You see
me largest assortment and you get the best values
NO need to take word for it. Take look at
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
LADIES' DIAMOND RINGS
$3.50, $500, $500

$l2.5O, $500, $500
For Xmas business this year we offer some very
special values in popular priced Diamond Rings The
diamonds all extra fine white stones set in solid
gold mountings of the plain and fancy kinds Win
ters Store the recognized diamond store of Minot
because we sell fine diamonds at reasonable prices
Come in and see some real good values that we are
Offering for Xmas
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-09-07
VESSELS SUNK WITH
AMERICANS ABOARD
Two Ships Sent to Bottom in
European War Zone; All
U. S. Citizens Rescued.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Sinking OF
two vessels in the European war zone
with Americans aboard was reported
to the state department today nv
the state department today by Ameri
can consular officers. The state de-
partment will investigate both Incl
dents to determine if American rights
have been violated. There is no in
formation now at hand to indicate
that either vessel was attacked illegal
ly.
A dispatch from Consul McCun at
Glasgow announced that there were
% Americans on board the British
steamer Kelvina, when she was sunk
by mine or torpedo, September 2,
while bound from Newport News to
Avonmouth and Glasgow. All of the
Americans were rescued and now are
in Glasgow.
Consul Hurst, at Barcelona, Spain,
reported that two 'presumable" Amer
leans, James Andrews and Lon Bruce,
were among the crew of the Italian
sailing vessel Stella Delmare, which
was sunk by submarine off the Bal
learic Islands on August 20. The mes
sage does not state whether the crew
was saved, nor give the addresses of
the two members said to be American
citizens.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-09-07

rural credit system and urged tina
North Dakota not take any action un
til the federal plan had been given {
trial. The amendment lost by a til
vote, % to %.
Exemption of farm improvements
from taxation was the last amendment
offered by the league leader. Twitch
ell charged that this was class legisla
ton of the worst kind Several far
mer delegates rose and defended it on
the grounds that the present system
gave the absent owner whose land
was unimproved an unfair advantage.
BY an affirmative vote Of % the mo.
ton carried.
National Ticket Endorsed.
Other planks of the platform car
ried complete endorsement of the Re-
publican national ticket and platform
and the partys congressional candi-
dates.
On final consideration the entire
platform was adopted with 81 atfirma-
tive votes.
Eemke Has Clear Field.
L. A. Simpson, first to be nominated
for chairman, declined. VIM Lemke
was then placed in nomination. Berndt
AndersOn's name was nominated
but withdrew, leaving Mr.. Lem
Ike without opposition. When Mr.. Nc
Kaig moved that the secretary be in
structed to cast the unanimous ballot
for the Fargo man, strenuous opposi-
ton developed from the regulars"
they asserting that Mr.. Lemke was
not a member of the committee and
therefore not eligible. Nothing was
in the law governing or
ganization that prohibited action Of
this kind and the motion passed.
Ray McKaig was elected secretary
and Halvor P. Halvorson of Sheyenne,
treasurer, without opposition.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-09-07
DIPLOMATS MEET
At NEW LONDON
50
Mexico and United States Rela-
tons Discussed by Joint
Commission.

New London, Conn.,, Sept. C.-The
formal opening today of the discus.
sion of the relations between Mexico
and the United States by commissions
appointed by each government
brought an exchange of incidentals, a
general talk over the situation, and a
recess until Friday, to permit Luis
Cabrera, head Of the Mexican party, to
attend to personal business in Boston.
Secretary Lane was host to the
party in the afternoon, aboard the
presidential yacht Maytiower. As the
yacht dropped anchor on her return,
the first opportunity was given for full
naval honors to be paid the commits.
sioners. The Mexican flag was hoist
ed at the foremost officers in full
dress stood at attention at the gang
way, and as the party left the ship a
minute later, nineteen gun salute
doomed. r..
The commissioners sent to Presi-
dent Wilson and to General Carranza
the following message:
"The American and Mexican joint
commission, in addressing itself to the
task assigned to it, desires to send to
your excellency most cordial greet
ings and to express the hope that it's
labor will be productive OF results sat
isfactOry to both countries"