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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
CORRESPONDENCE
WEST HOPE

Jas. T. Ridley threshed $50 bus
hels of timothy seed this fall al the
prevailing prices this brings q nice
little stake.
F. p. Sthutt who moved from Iowa
to his farm here last spring has been
making many substantial improve
ments during the summer The latest
being a large barn and granary.
C. f. Erickson and NJ. Anderson
are this week finishing their threshing
contracts. During the last three
weeks they have only been able TO
work five days on account of weather
conditions.
Although Dave Patterson kept say
ing whoa his car didn't stop when
it started to skid in going around q
sharp corne ear the d. Hope farm.
The result vas g broken wheel and q
bad scare to the occupants Of the car.
They were on their way to St.
Thomas to attend Herbert's wedding,
but nevertheless got there on time
by procuring another car.
The West Hope farmers club held
a meeting Saturday evening for the
purpose of buying their winters sup
ply of coal. The bids received from
local dealers were not satisfactory
and the coal will likely be bought
from outside parties. The political
debate failed to matrialize for lack Of
republicans. The next meeting will
De held October 2Sth, beginning
promptly at S O'Clock. p. n. Candi-
OATS of all political parties are in
vited to attend.
We have been much interested in
the criticism of Mr.. kopriva and
Ramage of subjects taught and omit
ted in the Langdon city school. The
same condition applies to a certain ex-
tent in our county schools. There are
too many subjects in the course OF
study laid out by the powers that be.
The result is that our children are
learning nothing thoroughly. We
hope Messrs kopriva and Rarage viii.
point the way &c get more practica
results from the taxes we pay to keel
up our schools.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

commercial interests the farmer has
been a virtual financial outcastcompel.
led to beg for loans and accept what.
v e rate of interest he was offered;
and as a consequence the average rate
of interest on farm loans, west of the
Mississippi river during the past
thirty years has been over nine per
cent, while during the same period
the New Zealander has been borrow.
ing at four per cent on land security,
although New Zealand is the farthest
from market of any agricultural
country in the world and has to cross
the Torid Zone to get to market with
its products.
According to Bulletin No. 3S4 of
the department of agriculture, we far
mers of North Dakota are still paying
an average rate of 81 per cent on
our farm loans. Therefore by avail
ing ourselves of the provisions of the
Rural Credits Act passed by the Will
son administration we would make an
annual saving of over So, 900, 900 on
the amount of interest paid on this
line of credit.
This is but one illustrative proof
of why every farmer should cast his
vote for Woodrow Wilson on Novem-
Der 18th, next, and of the folly of any
North Dakota farmer remaining a re-
publican party sheep in national
affairs after having fought as he
has, under a non-partisan banner, to
get control Of the machinery of state
government and which can mean for
him but comparatively little in fnan-
cial saving.
John S. Gogin,
Osnabrock, N. D., October, 2, 1916
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
WELL DESERVED
The Praise That Comes From Thankful
Townspeople of Langdon

One remedy has known merit.
Langdon people rely upon it. That
remedy is Doan's kidney pills. Lang
don testimony proves it reliable.
w. B. Gordon, retired farmer,
Langdon, says: Il suffered for a
number of years from dull, grinding
pains in the small of my back, direct
ly ver my kidneys. The kidney ac-
ton was irregular and caused much
annoyance. l Goctored and tried
several medicines, but was not reliev-
ed until l began taking Doan's kidney
pills, procured at E. l. Donovan's
drug store. A few doses brought
much benefit and before long my kid
neys we're strengthened and every
symptom of kidney trouble disappear
ed Over three years later, Mr..
Gordon said: From my good expert
ence with Doan's kidney pills, I am
convinced there is nothing better tc
regulate the kidneys and correct any
disorders arising from them
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's kidney pills-the same that
Mr.. Gordon has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Miburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

rected to the notice over the sigma
lures of the members of the board of
county commissioners stating that at
the election to be held in November
a vote will be taken as to whether or
not the county shall continue to con-
tribute to the support of the work
that is being done in behalf of ad-
vanced farming under the direction of
the field agents of the better farming
association.
The demonstration work conducted
covering the past four years should
be sufficient for those voters most in.
terested to decide as their views on
this matter without any suggestion
on our part. The yes or no vote on
this question is likely to prove one of
the interesting features of the APP
preaching election. What the COM
missioners have to say is clearly put
and quite impartial.
A series of mission services will be
held at the Church of Our Saviour,
commencing on Sunday, October 18th
and extending over Sunday October
22nd. On each Sunday there will be
an early celebration of The Holy Com
munion at 8 O'Clock, followed at IL
o'clock with morning prayer and SER
mon, and evening prayer and sermon
at s O'Clock. On week days, early
celebration each morning at S o'clock
a "Meditation' each afternoon at
$50, occupying about 35 or 40 min
utes and full Mission service at
s o'clock with plenty of hymns. The
assistance of members of other choirs
in the city has been asked to ensure
additional brightness and life to this
part of the services.
The Rev. r. F. Blackford, rector
of Grace church, Minnewauken, who
will conduct the mission in conjunc-
ton with the rector, is a young but
energetic, forcible and very conse-
Grated worker in the mission field of
North Dakota, and is having pro-
nounced success in his work both
amongst his regular congregations and
in the Indian field, to which he is de-
voting some of his surplus energies.
1t is hoped that all Christian people
will help in making this mission a
success, and, by their presence, prove
that the "Old, old story of Jesus and
His Love- has lost none of its attrac-
tiveness, but is still potent for good
to the care.worn human heart and soul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

A large delegation from this town.
ship went to Wang Wednesday even
ing to hear H. T. He]geson. His
speech consisted mainly of reading a
lot of old newspaper clippings from
an ancient scrap book. By this he
tried to explain away the prosperity
the country enjoyed under a demo-
cratic administration. On current,
pending, or political questions he had
nothing to say. His personal abuse
of President Wilson was most unbe-
coming for a man in his position. We
thought our congressman was q big
ger man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
GRAFT IN THE ORIENT.
An Incident That illustrates the Way
of the Far East.

of the Far East.
had had experience With corruptible
Turkish officers. and one day when
barrack conditions became unendura-
bic went to the officer commanding
our division. an old Arab from Lata-
kieh who had been called from retire
ment ut the time of the mobilization.
He lived in q little tent near the
mosque. where | found him squattcl
on the IGOR noddinS drowsily over his
comfortable paunch. AS he vas an
officer Of the old regime, I entered bold
~. sIuatted beside him and told him
my troubles. The answer came With
an enormous shrug Of the shoulders.
You are serving the sultan. Hard
ship should be sweet"
II should he more fit to serve him if
| got more sleep and rest"
He waved Il fat hand about the tent.
Look ct me, Here am, an officer
| Of rank understanding a knowing look
at mel have not wen a nice blan-
ket."
"A crime. y crimc." | interrupted.
~ VI II. I l u
| soldier, have dozens of them at home!
l should be honored ifsyou would allow
me- My voice trailed off sugges-
lively.
"How could you get one?" he asked.
"Oh, I have friends here in Saffet
but 1 must be able to sleep in a nice
place."
"Of course. Certainly. What would
you suggests"
"That hotel kept by the Jewish
widow might do" l replied.
More amenities We're exchanged, the
upshot Of which was that my fou1
friends and l were given permission tt
sleep at the inn-a humble place, bu
infinitely better than the mosque. i
was all perfectly simple.-Alexande
Aaronsohir in Atlantic Monthly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
COMMUNICATION.

Editor Courier-Democrat
The farmers were completely Is.
nored in the National Banking Act of
1863 and lS64-a designed
for the special benefit of commercial
interests-in which the constructive
capacity of the republican party on
financial questions begins and ends.
In this now obsolete statue national
banks were expressly forbidden to
loan on land mortgages-the best
security in the world.
AS a direct result of this provision
Of the National Banking Act and OF
the republican party policy subor-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
HOUSE FOR SALE

You can buy a house cheaper in
Langdon to day then you ever will
again. Real estate is sure to go up,
go is building material. This | know
but circumstances compell me to sell
at this time to sell my residence, so
here is your chanch to buy a good
house at a bargain. There are seven
rooms with summer kitchen and coal
shed, pump inside, auto garage. 100
feet east front, with fine shade trees,
come in, look it over and be con-
WINGED. A. 0. Void. 3x
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. James Walker and family
would ask the people of Langdon and
surrounding community to accept
their most heart felt thanks for the
sympathy and many k%indnesses shown
them during the late lines and subse-
quent death of the late Mrs. Elizabeth
Baker.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
Work of a Beacon.

There is a flashing beacon on Rich
ardSon rock. a wave swept spot west OF
the Santa Barbara islands. California,
which. without attention. will flash its
warnings every three seconds for V
months. or over 100000 flashes. before
it requires recharging With gaS.-Ac'
gonaut.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
Not So Far Wrong.

'Have you written all the invita-
tons to my party. mammal" Gueried
little Eva.
YES. DEAR answered her mother.
They are all written and Mailed"
"And how soon will the receptions
and receptions begin to come IMP
Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
All Sorts.

Flows ~th1s-seven different styles
Of plug hats?"
'The line officers Of our lodge. Each
bought n plug hat the year he was
elected."-Kansas City journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

For baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mammals sore throat,
Grandma's lameness,-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil-the household remedy.
25c and SOC.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

To dread no eye and to suspect no
tongue Is the greatest prerogative Of
inuocence.-Dr. johnson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
whole system. Doan's Regulets, 25
cts per box, act mildly on the liver
and bowels. At all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12
WANT AMI COLUMN Column

A ADVERTISEMENTS viii oe inserted in this
"A column for One Cent a Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always accompany out of
town orders. The rate for the insertion o.
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be ten cents ~nerliHe eachinsertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

PIG STRAYED.-One white pig weight from
$50 to 300 pounds. Finder please notify and
receive, reward. Address Hugo Nowatzki,
Hannah. North Dakota. 12-.l4*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

HORSE LOST-Since Monday, October >, from
Shredder farm. two miles south of Mt. Carmel
one Arabian horse, weight about 1900. Party
taking same up notify, G. N. Shredder. most
office, Mt. Carmel. Nd. l2-l3*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

FARM FOR SALE-320 Acre grain Farm. To-
Gated one mile from Osnabrock: also horses
and machinery good buildings, lots of water.
For full particulars address E. h. Douglas,
Osnabrock. North Dakota. 12-l3
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

road between Dresden and Lang
don on Friday. Sept. Sth, a brown leather
grip with tag giving name of owner. Suit
able reward for finder. Return to w. A..
Scott, Langdon, N. d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

HORSES STRAYED-From my place half a
mile north and one mile west of Dresden
three colts and one sorrel driver nine years
old: One colt bay. comiag2 years old; one
colt grey, coming years old old grey colt
3 years old. Party taking same up will please
notify Henry Wartzeck, Dresden, II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

GIRL WANTED-Girl wanted at once to do
general house work in a family of three.
Mrs. John Mahon, Langdon, n. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-12

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New Britain herald., 1916-01-15
FAMOUS STARS PLAY
 IN KEENEY BOOKINGS

Hazel Dawn in "The Heart of Jen- nifer'' That is the feature of the photopIay program arranged for the entertainment of the patrons of Keeney's tonight. Perhaps no screen star has secured a hold on movie" devotees that compares to that which Miss Dawn has achieved during the past six months. She is now recog- nized as the idol of the screen play fans and a capacity audience is al . ways assured when her name appears on the program. The IS. R. O." sign should be in evidence early tonight.
 Other film bookings announced by the mana cement include John Barry more in "Incorrigible Dukane," next Monday and Tuesday; Donald Brian in "Voice in the Fog" Wednesday and Thursday, and Mary Pickford in ''Esmeralda," Friday and Saturday. Charlotte Walker stars in Out of Darkness to be shown here January 24 and 25.
 There is a good vaudeville show at the playhouse this week and those who have not seen it should take ad- vantage of the opportunity afforded tonight The feature act is Vandinon and Louie, novel painters. Niblo's talking birds furnish a near sensa- tion and Leonard and Francis give high class musical speciality.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-15
GREAT SHOW COMING
 TO GRAND THEATER

With tonight's performance the engagement of Fred Irwin's "Majes- tics" at the Grand Theater will come to a close. Next week will see Bob Manchester's Burlesquers installed at the Grand. Manchester has been engaged in producing burlesque shows for the past thirty years and this sea son he has evolved something which is very much out of the ordinary and which he pronounces the best show he has ever put out. MOllie Williams, who heads the cast, is new to Hart ford but she is one of the most popu- lar of burlesQue performers. Her speciality "Le Danse Penticement,' is said to be the greatest sensation in burlesque. Another feature of the show is the act of Billy Hart and his four circus girls Hart has for years been a great favorite in vaudeville but burleSque gives him a greater scope for his talents than he has ever had before The first part of the bill is entitled 'The Lawn Dansant' and the second part is called Past. Present and Future.' The comedy is said to be especially strong and the musical numbers have all been selected for their catchy element.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-15
Vews f0r 7heater G0ers and Women Readers
REVELATIONS0F A WIFE
By ADELE GARRIGON

thought of Jack out of my mind I must not think of him any more I told myself. He himself had told rla that, when he learned that during his years absence in the wilds of South America | had met and married Di~-I My husband must fill all of my life. In one way I was glad of this. Dicky was my idol; his love was everything
 to me. But I knew that through all my life I should miss Jacks tender ness He had been the only brother I had ever known. Why, oh why, I asked rebe1liOusly, could he not have been my own brother. Then I could have always had both his love and Dicky's.
 Jacks Comforting Words. But now, I probably would never see Jack again, or at least not TOT years to come. Not only was DlckE wildly jealous of his very name, put Jack had told me that he could not bear to be with me and know thaf l 1 was the wife of some one else. Just one little word of his gave me curious comfort some way. what was it he had said?
 sI shall not see you again unless you need me. But I'm never going
 
 me, but your big brother will be on his old job just the same. Wherever
 I am a note or a wire directed to U G Hotel Alfred will be forwarded to me-
 If the impossible should happen and
 your husband ever fail you, remem-
 Der Jack is waiting, ready to do any
 thing for you.''
 l smiled proudly to myself at the idea of Dicky ever failing me. We had been married but @ short time l knew that Dicky loved me devoted ly in spite of the ungovernable tenn per which had been the cause of most of our quarrels.
 And yet, a curious little premoni- ton chilled me. Why, just at this time, like the flash of a picture on a screen, should the beautiful face Of Grace Draper, the girl whom Dic]&y had ngaged as a model, come into my mind?
 It was but an instant's imagination, yet 1t left me shaken. Was 1t possible that some time Dicky might fail me after all?
New Britain herald., 1916-01-15
ROBERT B. MANTELL -
 IN GREAT DRAMA

Robert B. Mantell, the greatest of tragic actors supported by Genevieve Hamper and Stuart Holmes will be seen for the last time tonight in ''The Green-Eyed Monster" the latest Will liam Fox production. The story is one of tense dramatic action with the passion of jealousy as the main theme. MT. MantelI is seen at his best in this marvellous picturization and at times he rises heights of dra- matic portrayal never before attempt ed by any other actor. Miss Hemper is charmign and delightful through is charming and delightful through out the entire action while Stuart Holmes plays his part with much ar tistry and understanding. Four sin gle reel comedies and dramas frame the balance of the excellent offering.
 For tomorrow night, the Shuberts present, Alice Brady, the charming daughter of William A. Brady in The Rack" a gripping and thrilling five reel photo-play that should be inn mensely enjoyed by the Sunday night Fox patrons. The Pathe News with it's current events and war scenes aI we'll as other reels of entertainins calibre will be shown, rounding out a two hour program of delightful features.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-15
People And Favors

Let me see, you want my tea wagon for the play. Of course, you can have it, but how shall I get it there? Oh, I know I'll give the boy next door nickel to take it down in his little express team Thursday,
 the twelfth; why, it was Thursday l was planning to have that little tea. Never mind I can have it Wednes- day just as we'll"
 Why Such People Aren't Appreciated Agnes Repplier is evidently think ing of people like this when she says:
 There are some people who from
 some delicacy of mental fibre find it exceedingly difficult to be rude; and l there are people who, like Charles Lamb, have a curious habit of doing what they do not want to, and what ! they know is not worth doing, for the | sake of giving pleasure to some ut, 1 terly insignificant acquaintance. The
 second class is so small, and the mo- ] tives governing it so inscrutable. that
 we are apt to be exasperated by it's amiability." I was glad to run across that bit of philosophy, for I had always won,
 dered why such people never seem
 to be as much beloved as one would ! expect.
 l have a suspicion that there is an-
 other reason for this besides the in-
 scrutab1ity of the motives of this
 class. We don't like people to be roo
 good. You remember Queen Guini-
 were was exasperated by King Arthur
 because he had no touch of earth. ' Too much unselfishness is always a disa greeable accusation to the com fortab1e selfishness of some people.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-15
"CHARITY BALL" TO
 BE REVIVED HERE

Great inter est centers in the play
 which has been announced for the
 fourth week of the Alfred Cross l players, and box office indications are
 that this weeks capacity houses will
 be duplicated during the week of
 January IT. MT. Cross has acceded
 to the numerous requests that David
 Belasco's great dramatic triumph
 The Charity Ball'' be presented by
 his company. The play has broken all records wherever produced in
 stock, it's clean comedy and simple
 heart-interest still appealing to the
 theatergoers of today as strongly as it did during it's long run in New York some years ago. Mr. Cross, in the role of Rev. John Van Buren, Will be afforded an opportunity of dis Ilaylng his talent to great advantage While the other members of his com pany will be cast in parts particular ly suited to them
 Joseph Henley, whose permanent l home is in Bristol. Conn, having just closed long road tour through the West joined the Alfred Cross players, playing the lawyer in Within the Law MT. Cross has made arrange
 ments whereby this character actor Will be seen in many impersonations M onday night, he will appear as the old organlst, MT. Betts, in ''The Iharlty Ball. Several theater parties
 rom Bristol are being organized.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-15

What a tremendously wide differ ence there is in the way different people feel about doing things for others.
 Some people will gladly do things for you if it is perfectly convenient. If there is the slightest obstacle in the way, the slightest inconvenience. they seem to feel that that auto matically absolves them from the obligation to do the favor
 She Would Love to Help You-But--
 You ask such a person if she will do an errand for you or lend you some article to be used in the church entertainment, or give her mite of time toward some philanthropy, and she says Let me see," and then, four times out of five comes out with some small obstacle. I'm not sure l know just where that shop is' fshe doesn't want to make the effort to understand your direc- tions), or 'Id be glad to lend you the sofa pillows for the play, but how would you ever get them there ?'' (the woman who contributed that example has a machine of her own). or "Oh, my dear, that's the day l have my shampooist She doesn t stay all day? No, but I hate to plan too many things for one day"
 Other People Can't Bear Not to Grant
 Favor.
 At the other extreme are people who seem to look upon a request as something one must find a way to do Instead of regarding an obstacle in the way of performing the favor as a legitimate excuse, they regard 1t as a problem to be solved.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-15

has served in the socialist cause in nearly every capacity up to candidate for Governor in the state of Washing ton, where in 1912 she boiled 40, 900 votes.
 For the last fifteen years or more she has been one of the most active and effective of the socialist proDa- gandists. She is not only a speaker but an organizer, writer, student and teacher. For several years she has been engaged as teacher in the Rand school of social science in New York City She has also travelled widely as a lecturer and organizer, has edited several different socialist papers and has taken prominent and active part in some of the great industrial strug gles of the nation.
 During the great strike in West Virginia among the coal miners in 1912 and 1913, Miss MaIey came into conflict with the forces that were en- deavoring to suppress the miners. It was in this struggle that she was finally thrown into jail by the author ities, although clearly within her rights, as was afterwards demonstrat- ed in the courts.
 The subject of her lecture will be Bread and Brotherhood