The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24

situation during the past year. The
rooms were clean and tidy, we'll ligh-
ted and ventilated, and it seems that
those in charge are earnestly trying
to follow out the wishes of the COM
missiohers, namely that every kind
ness be shown and helpful service to
the greatest degree possible be rend-
cred to those who make their home
at the Ward County Farm.
We desire to urge upon the COM
missioners the need of providing suit
able literature, such as magazines
and papers, to those at the home who
may enjoy reading; oftentimes it will
stimulate interest in the affairs OF the
world which will react in a helpful
way in the lives Of those who asso-
ciate together at the home.
At the present time the home is
crowded and it is evident that with
the increase of the population Of the
county, there will be more demand
for larger home; in fact, it is i'm
perative that more room be provided
at this time.
In order to make Improvement
which shall be adequate to the needs
just now and yet incur as little ex-
pense as possible, we would recon-
mend that the third floor of the build
ing be completed, that plaster be used
in place of .Compo Board; to utilize
all the unused space on that floor in
order to make the rooms as large and
comfortable as possible. A compe-
tent architect can work out the details
satisfactorily.
Proper precaut nas not been ia
ken to eliminate me danger arising
fro fires. We would also urge you
tc divide fire escapes suitable to the
needs of the aged ones at the home.
This can be very easily arranged by
utilizing the porches. Both porches
should be completed for this. 1t will
add greatly to the comfort Of those
at the home if the porches would be
screened in the spring. This would
mean but little in the way of addi-
tional expense, but would mean much
to the health of those using the por-
ches.
AS touching the other buildings of
the farm there is little to be said.
They are all in fine shape and ample
for all occasions.
The commissioners are to be con-
graduated upon the purchase of the
thoroughbred stock at the farm This
will soon enable the farm to render
a very valuable service to the farm
ers of the county by supplying them
with the very best stock at reasona-
BILE prices. This should be brought to
the attention of the farmers as soon
as sufficient stock is available.
The policy of the commissioners
in this respect is worthy of common
dation, and it might be wise at this
time when increasing the cattle sup
ply, to decrease the horse supply. In
other words to dispose of the surplus
horses and enter still more extensive
ly in the cattle and hog raising. The
bringing in of more thoroughbred
hogs of the best varieties as has been
done this past year is also a step in
the right direction. .. e..
Ward county is fortunate in hav-
ing board of county commissioners
who are so thoroughly on the job.
Their exacting Judgment and careful
planning in safeguarding the interest
of the county should merit hearty
support and appreciation of the citi-
zens of the county. Respectfully,
Peter Ehr,
P. W. Erickson,
Peter Fugelso.
Moved by Com. Hennessy, seconded
by Com. Vandenoever, that the re-
! port of the manager of the Poor
Farm, showing IS inmates at the
county home during the month of
January, 1916, be accepted and ap-
proved and placed on file. Motion
carried
The board adjourned at IL o'clock
a. m. to meet again at 2 o'clock p.
m.
! Afternoon Session.
The board met at 2 o'clock p. m. as
per adjournment. Com. Anderson in
the chair with all members present.
Moved by Com. Robe, seconded by
| Com. Lokensgard that the following
resolution be adopted. Motion car
| ried.
Whereas Chapter Ito of the Session
Laws Of 1915 created a county board
of highway improvement, and
Whereas, said Chapter 40 provides
that such board shall consist of the
chairmen of all township boards and
it becomes their duty to meet at the
county seat on the second Monday Of
March of each year, for a two days.
! session, for the purpose of adopting
rules and regulations whereby there
may be uniform system throughout
the county for the construction and
maintenance of highways, ETC.,
Be 1t Therefore Resolved, that the
auditor be and he is hereby instruct
ed to call the first meeting together
Said meeting to be open at 10 o'clock
a. m. March 18th, 1916, in the court
rooms in the city of Minot.
Moved by Com Robe, seconded by
Com. Vandenoever, that $500 be ac-
copied in full settlement of seed lien
against the S1-2 NE1-4 and lot 2, sec.
4, Twp. ISL, r. SO, and the auditor is
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