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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
DRY CLEANING AT HOME.
A Mixture That Is Said to Do the Work
Easily and HarmIessIy.

A Mixture That Is Said to Do the Work
Easily and HarmIessIy.
Make a stock solution of eight
ounces strong ammonia, half an ounce
Of chloroform and half an ounce of
ether. Cork tightly and keep away
from the face, says the Scientific
American. Dissolve a bar Of naphtha
soap in three gallons Of hot water, add
half a teaspoonful each of baking
soda, salt and alum and three table
spoonfuls of the Observation-Disclosures
ether mixture.
To clean oriental or other rugs to
their original brightness make q lather
and dip a scrub brush in it, shaking
out superfiuous water. Go over the
rug with this brush, and the lather
dries out Almost Immediately. No
harm whatever is done to the best orr
entail rug.
To sponge spots from clothing, even
delicate silk and upholstery, dip a soft
sponge in the lather. wiring as dry as
possible and sponge off the spot.
To wash sweaters, blankets o other
tiannels let the mixture become nearly
cold, soak the garments in it half an
hour or less, squeeze dry, rinse in clear
water, squeeze dry again and hang up.
The various ingredients used not
only remove grease and dirt. but set
and brighten colors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
No Eye For Color.

Apropos of the amusing comments on
academic costume that so often reveal
popular ignorance of the symbolism of
hoods and gowns is the following story.
told by a contributor to the Liverpool
Post:
A friend of mine, says he, is a Gu
rate in a local suburban parish. Some
little time back he went up to Oxford
to take his master of arts degree and
the following Sunday appeared in the
pulpit Respondent in his new master
of arts hood. A few nights later he
was dining in the house of a prominent
parishioner and was amazed to hear
his hostess pleasantly remark:
Mr.. X. that new hood Of yours
doesn't suit you at all. | can't imag-
inc why you, with your complexion,
chose red Of all colors in the world.
A myrtle green or an old gold would
have suited you much better and would
have been far more effective. You men
never know how to dress y~ourselves!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
WHY WOMEN SUFFER.
Many Women in Langaon Are Now Learn
ing the Cause of Their Suferings

Women often suffer not knowing
the cause; backache, headache, dizzi-
ness, nervousness, irregular urinary
passages, weakness languor; each tor
ture of itself-together hint weak
kidneys. Strike at the root; get to
the cause; no other remedy more
highly endorsed than Doan's kidney
pills; recommended by thousands; en-
dorsed at home. Here's convincing
testimony from a Langdon citizen.
Mrs. H. Dohman, Langdon, says:
Il, and others of the family, have
used Doan's kidney pills and they
have done just what is claimed for
them. l had trouble with my kidneys
and the kidney secretions were unna-
tural and caused me annoyance. 1
was so bad that l couldn't do my
homework. My back ached day and
night and l was all run down. l doc
tored, but got no better until 1 began
taking Doan's kidney pills. They,
improved my condition at once and l
continued using them until l was free
from kidney trouble"
Price SOC at all dealers; don't SIM
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's kidney pills-the same that
Mrs. Dohmann had. Foster -Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
We notice in the Grand Forks Her.

We notice in the Grand Forks Her.
aid that Emile Clairmont, son of Ed.
Clairmont, won sixth place in the
state pork contest and could he have
secured the necessary feed he would
have won first.
Joseph and Aristotle Beauchamp
returned last Friday from an extended
visit of several days with their many
friends and relatives at Langdon.
Their sister, Mary Louise, accom-
panied them.
Last Monday afternoon the remains
of n of the little twin babies of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gooslin was laid
to rest in the Catholic cemetery here.
The little one was ailing for some
time and no hope was entertained for
its recovery. The parents have our
sincere sympathy.
Joseph Beauchamp, Jr., met with
what might have been a very serious
accident while visiting at Langdon,
his horse kicking him on the head
while he was passing behind it in the
stable. AS it is, he has q nasty scalp
wound. the horse being sharp shod,
and he is sincerely thankful it is not
worse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
WANG

Einar Moen went to Winnipeg last
Thursday on business matters.
Asia Bjennerud is assisting Mrs.
Danielson with her work.
Mary Krein of Osnabrock is visiting
at the Daniel Danieldson home this
week.
Oscar Mostad left for points in the
Pacific coast region last week, where
he will visit friends and relatives.
Mrs. P. Brynaldson returned to he,
home last Wednesday. She has beer
in Langdon receiving medical treat.
ment.
Edwin Braaten and Ingwal Ander.
son left for Austin, Mimi, where
they will attend school the balance OF
the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Braaten and the
Misses Della and Inga Romfo were
callers at the Mrs. P. Brynaldsor
home Sunday afternoon.
Henry Peterson and Mr.. McKehnus
came down from Canada last week tc
visit friends and relatives arounc
Wang the balance of the winter.
1t is quite likely that the teachers
and pupils of the Wang school will
find it necessary to get out and cut
wood in the evenings so as to keep
enough on hand to do them all day,
seeing the school board has neglected
this important job.
The basket social and program that
was held at the Poplar grove school
Friday evening, was we'll attended
and was pronounced a decided success.
The receipts from the sale of the
baskets amounted to $33. 90. Miss
Bisenius, the teacher, is to be con.
graduated on the excellent program
that was rendered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
When the PLAQUE Raced.

Sir Walter Besant in one of his
books says of the author Of Robinson
Crusoe" and journal of the Plague"
"De Foe was born in the year 1861.
His father lived in Cripplegate, where,
as we know. he had Il shop. The
child. therefore. was four years Of age
in the plague year. A child of four
observes q great deal and may remem-
Der q great deal. De Foe says: When
any one bought Il joint of meat he
would not take it out of the butchers
hand. bat took it off the hooks him
self. On the other hand, the butcher
would not touch the money. but put it
into a pot full Of vinegar which he
kept for the purpose This must sure
~ have been seer by the child and
remembered. 1t happened in his ia
theirs shop before his eyes"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Business Change Announcement

We wish to announce to the public
in general and patrons in particular,
the retirement of MI. Hunter from
the firm of Hunter,& Stevenson and
at the same time give expression Of
our appreciation of the liberal patron
age extended to US during the twelve
years of our business r We
have endeavored by strict attention to
business and courteous treatment to
merit your patronage and we feel
that we have to some degree at least
succeeded in our efforts as is evidence
ed by the volume of business we have
enjoyed. Mr.. Hunter ~retires to private
life, his interests being taken up by
Mr.. Mike Kelly, under the firm name
of Stevenson & Kelly.
Chas. Hunter
w. Stevenson.
Dated January 10Th, 1916. adv
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
GLEE CLUB CHANGES DATES

The appearance here of the ladies
glee club of the University of North
Dakota, previously advertised to give
one of their high class programs in
Langdon at the high school assembly
hall on February 7th have, had to
change their date to February 10th.
The glee club is made up of twenty
five of the girl students of the state
"U' entour over the state under the
direction of Professor Norton, must
cal director at the university. The
program they render in addition to
chorus numbers also includes qua
~tettes, duets, solos and dramatic read
ings. Miss Laura Alpstag, a Lang.
don student at the state cup is a
member of the g]ee club,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Henry Viii. and Puddings.

Bluff King Hal, otherwise Henry
VIII. of England, was exceedingly fond
of puddings. AT one time he gave a
certain Mrs. CORVALLIS q house in Aid
gate for herself and her heirs forever
4in reward of fine puddings." In King
Henry Wills private accounts occur
again and again entries of his rewards
to different housewivesRfor bringing
him buildings. A typicalfnstance runs
thus: Item. The same day paid to
the wife that made the king podings at
Hampton corte, Wis. Wild" This would
be about $1.75, but it's value was much
greater when the entry was made.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
INVESTING MONEY.
Choose Between Speculative Risks and
Safe Securities.

Choose Between Speculative Risks and
Safe Securities.
A famous capitalist, writing to Ida
NJ. Tarbell in the American Magazine,
says:
There is no man in the world who
can honestly say that he can invest
money and be certain OF permanent
large returns. The big dividends come
from speculative ventures, and nobody
should make them unless he is willing
and able to lose all he puts in.
II had a thousand dollars sent me
today from a woman who wants 20
per cent. l cannot place it so that 1
can be sure she will permanently get
= per cent. 1t is all she has in the
world. l have no right to lose it, and
l shall not do it. l shall return the
money. If she could afford to lose it.
that would be another thing.
There is only one safe way for peo-
pie to invest, and that is to choose
sound, conservative bonds or stocks.
and that after consultation with trust
worthy brokers or bankers. In the
long run it will be worth much more
to them than the uncertain large divi-
dend. but nobody believes me. They
all think that if I would 1 could make
a fortune for them. When I send this
thousand dollars back the last thing
this woman will do will be to thank
nov
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
CORRESPONDENCE
DRESDEN

w. l.. Slade, of Wales, came down
on the freight Tuesday.
John A. Terhaar went to Langdon
on business on Tuesdays freight.
Aug. Moritz went down on the
freight to Langdon on business Tues
day.
Mrs. Anton Clodt was visiting at
the home of Albert Rode during the
past week.
Andy Peterson and Zeno Metzger of
Mt. Carmel, were business visitors
here on Monday.
Mr.. L%undgren, of North Dresden,
was in town Monday and reports his
crop very good last year.
Until further notice all the stores
in Dresden will close at $50 p. m.,
excepting Saturdays.
MIS-. Catherine Irmen, of Bisbee,
N. Oak, came here last Thursday for
an extended visit with Mrs. John A.
Terhaar.
DR.. ToWey was here with DR.. Kirk
ham on Sunday attending cases of
sickness at the homes of VIM. Sbach
and B. A. Hill.
Aug. Moritz and family returned
from their extended trip in the west
and are quite satisfied that N. Oak.
is the banner state in the Union.
Miss Mamie Williams went to
Langdon on Friday and visited with
Miss Frances Murphy at the home of
Mrs. A. c. McNiven over Sunday,
returning on Mondays train.
Fred Watschke, of the Cavalier
County Implement Co. of Langdon,
was here from Monday till Wednesday
helping to take stock. Fred came
with his usual cherry countenance and
his many friends were glad to see him.
Norman Moritz and sister, Miss
Emma Moritz, who have been here
during the absence of their brother,
returned to Cavalier by way of Grand
Forks, on last Friday. During their
stay here they have made many
friends who will be glad to see them
again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20

grass from developing seeds to the
point where they will terminate,
crops in which it is growing should
be cut not later than the last week in
June.
Young quack grass plants, attack
ed before they have formed under
ground stems, are as easily killed as
plants of wheat or other grains of
the same age.
Manure containing quack grass seed
may be applied on plowed ground be-
fore preparing the soil for a cultivat-
ed crop. The seed will grow the
same season, and the young plants
will be killed in the preparation Of
the seed bed and the cultivation of
the crop.
Digging by hand and removing from
the field all portions of the plant,
smothering with tar paper and spray
ing with a solution of sodium arse
mite are best for the complete eradi-
cation of quack grass OF small spots.
All methods of eradication Oh large
fields are based on thorough ti,lage.
The implements found on any we'll
equipped farm are al. that are needed
to eradicate quack grass.
The most effective bare faliow meth
cd of eradication was blowing in July
three or four inches deep. %rcpiowing
not later than Aug. 10 five or six inches
deep and again in November six or
seven inches deep. The disk was used
as needed between plowingS to keep
the quack grass from showing green
above ground. The cost of the addi-
tional labor necessary for complete
eradication under this system was
$500 per acre. No crop was secured
from the land that season.
Complete eradication Of quack grass
while following a system of crop rota-
ton was found practical when more
than the ordinary amount of tillage
was given.
Tillage given now and then when
nothing else needs immediate attention
is largely lost effort in the eradication
of quack grass. To be effective there
must be a we'll planned and carefully
carried out campaign with which other
work is not allowed to interfere. Till
age operations should injure the quack
grass as much as possible and should
be repeated often enough to make eff
fective the work that has preceded. .
Eradication of quack grass on land
that has been plowed each year is more
difficult than on land that has been
u%ndisturbed for a number Of years.
In carrying out the different rotations
d regular plan of cleanup" to eradi-
cate the quack grass was followed on
each field with uniformly successful
results. The plan was varied on three
Of the fields to secure additional data.
A four year rotation on four fields,
each n in turn having in successive
years grain, hay, corn, and corn, gives
exceptional opportunity for the eradi-
cation Of quack grass. This rotation
can be followed to advantage, especial.
ly on fields where quack grass is very
| vigorous or when weather conditions
make the eradication unusually diff.
| cult.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Routed the Enemy.


In some Of the London courts there
are private dining rooms reserved for
the exclusive use Of the legal frater-
nifty. Into one of these rooms one day
there hustled a gaunt female. who on
being courteously approached by a
junior counsel fatty declined to leave.
Thereupon an unblushing @. c. looked
the lady in the far" and expressed his
mind. Still she did not bulge.
Counselor Lockwood then interviewed.
II do not think there is anything I'M
seemly in this lady's presence" he re-
marked. She wear a gown, and
yes, I'm pretty SURF that she also wears
a wig" The lady went-London Tat
Ter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
The Fear of Death.

1.-The pomp of deaJn," said the wise
Bacon. ''frightens us more than death
ITSELF The king Of terrors has no ter
rorS that we have not lent him. A
Roman stole philosopher was discours-
ing one day on life and death.
'They are just the same he said.
'There is no difference between them.'
"Why don't you die, then, if there is
no ~difference?" one Of the disciples
asked.
Because there is no difference" re-
turned the philosopher.--Boston Globe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
When Cruelty Isn't Cruelty.

The magistrate OF the department of
Seine-et-Oise, in France, once gave a
decision in Il claim of cruelty to Il
horse which is remarkable as u legal
subtlety. The law provides that the
offense is punishable only when CON-
mitted in public. If the sore is covered
by the collar, he holds, the offense is
not committed in public. If it is not
covered by the collar there is no cruel
ty. In either event the case must be
discharged.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Scientific
Farming
ERADICATING QUACK GRASS.

Methods Are Based on knowledge of
Its Habits and Growth.
The experiment station Of the Uni
versity Of Minnesota has conducted a
series of experiments for the eradica-
ton Of quack grass, which is a serious
pest throughout the northwest. In
some instances farms have had to be
abandoned to it. Following is a sum-
mary of the results of the expert
ments:
Methods for successfully prevent
ing the spread of quack grass and
for e%radicating it are based IN knowl-
edge of its habits of growth.
Quack grass seed will grow even if
the plant is cut before the seed is
mature. In order to prevent quack
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
A ThornIess Rose.

The followers of Zoroaster have a
theory that prior to the existence Of
sin in the world the rose was a thorn
less flower. In the east it is q tradi-
ton to this day that the burning bush
in which the angel Of the Lord ap-
peared to Moses was a rosebush.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Sealed Tenders Wanted

The school board Of Hay school dis
trlct will meet on Saturday afternoon,
February 5th, 1916, at the hour of
two o'clock in the afternoon for the
purpose of opening sealed bids for
eight 80 cords of white poplar wood,
two cords, cut twice in two, to be
delivered at each of the four school
houses in the district.
The right is reserved by the board
to reject any or all bids.
BY Order of the Hay School Board !:
John Baldson,
-aoV. Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Living In Luxury.

Now that she is rich. I suppose she
has everything"
Everything; even has a trained
nurse to help her nurse q Crouch
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Storing Squashes,

SQuashes should be stored in a dry
place at a temperature of about 80 de-
grees. Do not lay more than one deep
on shelves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20

Miltonis two banks show deposits
aggFegating 1921, 604. a. in their call
statements issued Dec. 31st. The
gain over statements issued Nov. 10th
is quite fattering.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Partly Blank.

What sort of mind has he:"
well. his chain of thought has many
I missing link"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Notice of Teachers Examination

An examination of applicants for
teachers certificates will be held at
Langdon and Munich on Thursday and
Friday, February 10th and 18th,
1916, beginning each day at 8 80 a.
m.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
Fred j. Reher

Fred j. Reher,
Superintendent of Schools of Cava.
lier county. adv,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20
GRAIN MARKET

Corrected Every Thursday Forenoon.)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-20

David Beauchamp is spending a few
days this week visiting friends and
relatives at Langdon.
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VENGEANCE ALL HE SOUGHT
mas Gift II Left Him to Commit
His Crime.

It was Christmas eve, and a stout
man with large package beneath his
arm hurried through the crowded
thOrOughfare, closely pursued by a
small man of haggard aspect, with
thick stick in his hand.
ON and on, relentlessly, the forlorn
man logged the other, and those who
passed him heard an occasional word
drop from his lips, indicative of
despair or awful terror
Finally, some of the crowd turned
AMI followed the pair, determined not
to miss the fun. The crowd grew
larger, and finally a bold man went
up to the person of haggard cOun-
tenance.
whats the matter?"
The little man turned.
"Matter?" he echoed. "See that man
with a bundle? He is my next-dOOr
ncighbOr. and In that bundle he has a
cornet which he has bought for his
small son to play upon"
But the crowd waited no longer. 1t
surged ahead and left him to work out
his own salvation, and when peace
had been restored the remains of the
battered man and q battered cornet
lay upon the pavement,
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When Uncle Gregory saw all this
his face broke out In "A smile, and we
could see his appetite roll up its
sleeves
'In this" the doctor began again,
holding up a turkey wing on his fork,
"in this we have a cold-stOrage tur-
key which has been treated with OK
allie acid and chloride of potassium
to keep II In a shlvering state"
"Pardon me, DOCTOR" exclaimed
Peaches Indignantly, "but 1t isn't a
cOld-stOruge turkey, because 1t was
sent me as n present by some friends
on Long Island only this morning"
Possibly" went on Caterpillar
Charlie, possibly my hurried diagnosis
was ut fault, but we can never be sure
about these things, because here, on
the elbow of the wing, l find traces of
callsthenic acid over the membranes"
"NO, thank you" said Uncle Greg
DRY, IL never eat turkey, 1t gives me
the heartburn" And the poor old
guy struck such u note of hunger that
| wanted to throw that doctor out Of
the window.
BY this time several others at the
table were becoming more of less i'm
pressed, and the dinner party was be-
ginning to assume the cheerful as
pcct of meeting OF martyrs an hour
before the arena opened.
"Pleuse pass me some mashed po-
tatOes," whispered Uncle Gregory
after the pangs of hunger had beaten
him to the ropes.
Here we find" croaked the doc
tor, raising u fOrkful of mashed pO-
tatoes, there we find one of the most
evil effects Of food adulteration. This
potato was grown in the fall of the
year 1889, but it has been washed in
alum water to give it the appearance
of being modern, while its eyes have
been treated with belladonna to make
them bright and snappy."
Uncle Gregory FrOaned pathetically,
and the rest Of us, out of politeness,
tried to look interested, but only sue.
ceeded in looking seaslck.
When the ice cream and cake were
brought on Doctor SmOtherjOy drove
his spoon down deep into the chocO-
late and vanilla mixed and said,
Here is a pitiful illustration of what
dishonest tradesnen will do for
money. Here we find that some OF
this ice cream was pale originally,
but it was treated with anlllne dye to
give 1t this chocolate effect, and then
baked in the sun to deceive the eye.
On the other hand, we find this va
nilla was originally dark and forbid
ding, but 1t has been treated with per.
oxide of hydrogen to make it more of
Il blonde"
Pardon me, DOCTOR snapped
Peaches, her teeth chattering with ner
vOusness, but this ice cream was
made In our kitchen by our own cook,
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with first-class cream, and we never
have any but homemade Ice cream, SO
there"
"Ah," said the doctor, "then In that
case 1t must be traces Of thanatopsls
which / see, and the evidence is con-
elusive that a great deal of artificial
frappe has been used, nevertheless"
"No, thank YOU" said Uncle Greg,
DRY, II never eat Ice cream because
1t goes to my head and makes me cold
to my friends"
"Take this coffee, for instance"
chortled the doctor, juggling a spoon
full with the left hand and four Jumps
Of sugar with the right. ''Herein
you will find copper salts. iodide OF
chlcory, a four per cent solution of
gladiolus. together with about a six.
teenth Of grain of mocha 10 the cup
full"
mo, thank you," gasped Uncle
Gregory; II never drink coffee; 1t
gives me the hiccups."
After the dinner was over, Uncle
Gregory took me outside and whis-
pered: John, for the love of a
blissful heaven, the next time you give
a dinner party cut out that bug doe
tor, or let me wear ear muffsp
Peaches hasn't spoken a sensible
word since that bitter evening.
Can you blame herr
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