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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
FLAX STRAW IS
BEING STUDIED
EASTERN INTERESTS AWAKEN-
ED TO UTILIZATION OF FHE
E PRODUCT.
GREAT WASTE NOW
BEING INCURRED.
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION OF
THE MATERIAL WOULD MEAN
ADDED RICHES.

That North Dakota is attracting at
tention by reason of economic changes
occurring is becoming more and more
apparent as time passes. Her sur
plus agricultural products have al
ways been readily absorbed in eastern
markets, but now, quite frequently,
inquiries are being made which indi-
cate that what might be called the
t"By-products" of her farming opera
tions may come into the market at no
very distant period.
A letter recently received by Com
missioner r. F. Flint of the state de-
partment of Agriculture, from firm
in Philadelphia, seeks information
concerning flax-spinning mills, with
the object Of securing material for
manufacturing purposes. Another
letter is from New York firm, ask
ing for a bag Of flax straw for exper-
mental purposes by a client in Eur
ope who claims to have invented a
process whereby flax thread can be
secured from seed-ripened straw and
paper cardboard, etc., manufactured
from the residue. The department
has also knowledge of a carload of
threshed straw being shipped to New
Jersey for experimental purposes. All
of which points indutiably to the
growing needs Of eastern manufacture
ers, and to a new opportunity which
is opening to our farmers.
North Dakota plants from one-third
to one-half of the total flax acrt age
ce the United States, end moro than
double the acreage of any other state.
Heretofore the flax straw has been
practically total loss, although it is
known to possess very valuable quail
tiles which fit it for such uses as in
sulating, packing, upholstering, etc.
High freight rates have prevented its
shipment to seats of manufacture and,
there being no plants in the state,
thousands of tons are burnt annually
to make room for the succeeding crop.
This seems to be fearful economic
waste that should be dealt with her
oically. The inquiries noted above
may be the forerunners of new con-
ditions soon to prevail, and, in any
event, are encouraging, as indicating
how the interests Of large corpora
tions and the North Dakota farmer
are running along parallel lines.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06

READY WHEN
c. 0. P; MEETS
COLONEL TO BE IN CHICAGO ON
JUNE 7TH-AUDITORIUM EN-
Gagged FOR BULL MOOSERS.

New York, Jan. 4.-Colonel Roose-
velt, unattached" will put in an ap-
pearance at Chicago June Z, when, by
all present signs, both Republicans
and Progressives will assemble in that
city to hold their national conven-
tions.
He will go, if he has his way, as an
observer Of a situation unique in the
political history of the country.
Not Sideshow to G. o. p.
On top Of this comes the informa-
tion that the Progressives, led by
George w. Perkins, chairman of the
executive committee, do not intend to
run their convention as side show to
the Republican convention, the date
Of which has been set formally fo,
June 7th.
Lease Chicago's Auditorium.
It is now known definitely that the
Florentine room and adjoining quar-
ters in the Congress hotel and the Au.
ditorium for the, Progressives' con.
vention have been leased. Aside
from the Coliseum, where the Republi.
cans will hold forth, it is the largest
hall in Chicago.
500 Rooms Required.
Mr.. Perkins is credited with being
the Henry Ford Of the party.
But one report has it that in all not
less than 800 rooms will be at the dis.
posal of the convention, an accom-.
plishment which required, it was gen.
orally admitted, sound financial back.
ing.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
FERRY LAD IS
!: !. FATALLY HURT


While playing near a, freight train
at Churchs Ferry Monday, Harry, tho
ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. r. E.
Price Of that place. got undar one Of
the cars andhad his leg Gut off, Hs
was rushed to hshospita, il this city,
and everything done to relieve Ills suf-
|6ering and nurse him back 70. health,
but the injury was 10 severe that hs
passed away Tuesday and tie remains
wee prepared for burial sld shipped
back to the Ferry Oh Tuesdays train,
where the funeral took place. It was
Ia terrible accident, and the sorrowine
family have the heartfelt sympathy Of
all in their hour of deep sorrow.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
DOCTOR DENIES
OPERATION
S. II. SPURR WILL BE ARRANGED
TOMORROW ON CHARGE OF
ELSIE POSSE OF NEW ULM.

st. Paul Jan: 5.-Dr. S. H. Spur
lis Western avenue, who is charged
with performing an illegal operation
on 17-year-old Elsie Possel, of New
Ulm, Minn., denied the charge in po-
lice court today. DR.. Spurs formal
arraignment was continued until to-
morrow and bail was set at $500.
The girl is at the City hospital, her
condition said to be serious.
John Kasner, who is said to have
brought the girl to St. Paul Friday is
under arrest at New Ulm.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
COMMERCIAL
CLUB ELECTS
new OFFICERS.

The annual election of officers of the
Commercial Club took place at the
club rooms yesterday afternoon, the
polls being open from 5 to 9 P. M.
There was only one ticket in the field
and less than 80 votes were cast.
The following officers were elected for
the coming year:
F. H. Hyland, President.
A. V. Haig, Vice President.
7. A. Haslam, Treasurer.
Directors
Dan Kelly.
Howard Maher.
Rollo F. Hunt.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06

|, Mr. and Mrs. r. A. smytha, and Mr..
and Mrs. F. 7. Cutllbert spent New
Years with DR.. and Mrs. Cuthbert Ut
Crary. .v~.,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
COAL RATES ..>,,,,,.,..
ARE" BOOSTED

Rates on bituminous coal from the H.
linois end Indiana coal fields to North
Dakota and other Northwestern states
have been increased by a proposed ad-
vance of rate, effective September 80,
1915, and joined in by practically all
Of the railroads west of the Misssis-
'sipi River. This proposed advance
was ten cents ton and it has called
forth complaint from the Illinois
Coal Operators Association, the In
diana Bituminous Coal Operators As
sociation and the Central Illinois Coal
Operators Association to the Inter-
state Commerce Commission.
This complaint alleges that bitum-
inous coal from Ohio, Pennsylvania
and other states further from the
Northwestern N markets gets lower
rate because part of their route of
shipment is via the Gret Lakes, but
also alleges that rail shipments from
such more distant fields have not been
increased at the same rate as have
rates from Illinois and Indiana. Var
ious facts to prove these allegations
are cited in the brief of the COM
plainants who petition the Commits
sion to call upon the railroads for a
reply to their charges, and to order
that the carriers abandon the proposed
increase and establish a reasonable
rate for the future.
The creation of new judicial dis
trict in North Dakota is provided for
in bill introduced in the House by
Representative Young Of North Da-
kota. This bill provides that there
shall be terms of Court annually in
theeastern district at Fargo, Grand
Forks and Devils Lake and in the
western district at Bismarck, Dickin.
son, Minot and Williston. The West
ern district is to be composed of the
counties of Bottineau, McHenry, Bur.
leigh, Sheridan Emmons, Sioux, Nor.
ton, Oliver, Mercer, Mclean, Ward
Montrail, Burke, Divide, Renville
Williams, Mckenzie, Dunn, Billings
Golden Valley, Stark, Hettinger, Ad-
ans, and Bowman, the remaining
portion of the state to constitute the
Eastern district.
The E:stern district as proposed inb
the bill includes Fargo, the home of
the present United States District
Judge.
1t is understood that the creation of
a new judicial district in North Da-
kota is supported by the leading Dem
ocrats, So there appears to an excell-
ent chance for the pass. &c of Mr..
Young's bill.
Fourth class post offices in North
Dakota have been advanced to the
presidential class, to take effect Jan.
1, 1916, as follows: Douglas, N. D.,
$1,10o; Elgin, $1.100; Golden valley
$1,000; Neville, $11Oo; Noonan, $110O;
Powers Lake, $1100; Turtle Lake ST.
200; Wishek $1100.
The $4,000 owners Of automobiles
in North Dakota, will be interested in
the Investigations now being conduct
ed by the Federal Trade Commission
and the Department of Justice into
the causes for the increase in the price
Of gasoline. Several resolutions call.
ing for inquiries in to this subject will
also be introduced in Congress to as.
certain if this increase has been brot
about by any violence of the Sherman
antitrust law. It is well known that
the price Of crude petroleum has in.
creased greatly during the last couple
months. in some oil fields having dou!
bled in value. The investigations to
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
LAST OF MONITOR CREW DIED,
WILLIAM DURsT TOOK PART IN
FAMOUS BATTLE WITH MER-
RIMAC IN HAMPTON ROADS.

. Philadelphia, Jan. Z. = William
burst, said to have been the sole sur
vivor Of the crew 70 the Monitor which
engaged the Merrimac in the historic
battle in Hampton Roads, died at his
home here today from pneumonia.
He was 76 years old.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
PORTLAND Is A @JAGLEss" CITY.
DAY AND MIGHT PASS WITHOUT
ARREST FOR DRUNKENNESS
UNDER NEW PROHIBITION
AAWe =. - ...,.i-

Portland, ors;, Jan. s.-For tho
1sst time in it, history, a = city, Port
iand tonight ended. = tventy-four
Asur period without m arrest for
dunkenness 4 ors diisorrdeariiy conduct.
II the new prohibition Law has been
violated. no officer hss bean able to
ascertain the fact: i,...,,..a
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06

Fourth class post offices in North
Dakota have been advanced to the
presidential class, to take effect Jan.
1, 1916, as follows: Douglas, N. D.,
81, 100; Elgin, $1,10O; Golden valley
$1,000; Neville, $1100; Noonan, $1100;
Powers Lake, $110O; Turtle Lake ST.
200; Wishek $11O0.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-06
MASON BUYS
HOME LAUNDRY

L. G. Mason has purchased of Carl
Zunich the Home Laundry in this city,
and will take charge next week. Mr..
Mason is well posted in the laundry
business having worked for the Devils
Lake Laundry for some time, and was
also engaged in the laundry business
before coming to this city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10
Unequaled Train Service TO Chi
cago Via Chicago & North
Western Dy

August and September are ideal
m nths 10 visit eastern cities, sea
SIDE and mountain resorts. Take
advantage OF the low fares now in
effec permitting stopover at Chica-
go
Fast ~modernly equipped daily
trains to Chicago.
You arrive IN the new passenger
terminal adjacent to the hotels and
business district of the city.
D~eet connections with fast trains
for the east.
For full particulars Apply to any
ticket agent. Chicago Il North West
ern Ry. 37t3
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10
Giycerin. and Bark Prevent Ap-
nendicili,

The simple mixture of buckthorn
bark. glycerine. ETC., known as AID
Ter j ka. astonishes Miller people.
Bee use Adler i-ka acts On BOTH
lower and upper bowel aNESPOON-
Full relieves almost ANY CASE
constipation, sour stomach or gas.
II removes such surprising foul mat
ter that a few doses often relieve or
prevent appendicitis. A short treat.
ment helps chronic stomach trouble.
The INSTANT. easy action OF Adler
i-ka is astonishing.-J, d. Fitzgerald
druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Mrs Ii. G.. Rudd and daughter. of
Orient. returned last week from a
months visit with her brother f H.
Davis and family Of Bridgeport Con.
Thew were accompanied on the trip
by Mrs j. L. Davis of Orient who re-
mained for a longer visit at the
home Of her son
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10
Additional Local

w. +. Rhoades is digging a base
ment on lot on East ;;rd st. between
Linden and Charming and expects to
move his residence there from It's
present location on west 4th st.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Mr. and Mrs Jess RObb, of South
Hand County. mourn the loss Of
their infant child who died Friday
after a brief illness. Funeral service
occurred at the home Saturday morn
ing and interment made at G. A. r
cemetary.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Frank Straiff, who has been a
guest at the home of his brother j
j. Strut and family departed Mon.
day Cor a further visit at Colorado
Springs. He was joined here by his
daughter who arrived last week
from her home at Alton, III. 70 ac-
comparing him on the western trip.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Miss Edith Stewart was an over
Sunday visitor in the city, the guest
Of Miss Nav Redmond. Miss Stewart
was enroute to her home at Spokane,
WASH, after attending summer
school at the Spearfish Normal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Brookings Register:-Miss Stella
Morrow. stenographer in the Bank
OF Bookings, and Miss Amelia Lee.
stenographer for Secretary Larson
at State College, are taking a two
weeks trip with Niagara Falls as
their objective point.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Mrs II NJ. Miller and daughter
Helen returned this week from a
visit with relatives in New York.
They were accompanied by an aunt
of Mrs NJ iller's who, after a visit
here expects to go on to Los Angeles
for a visit at the home of her broth
err G.. II. Preston,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

3. +. Magnes returned last week
from d trip through several counties
est and south, including Beadle,
kingsburv, Clark, Day, Lake,
Moody. McCook, Hansen, and Dav-
iSon He reports the best crops
seen or the trip are in Hand County
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Cut prices on all Furniture, Rugs,
Pianos, Sewing, machines, mattress,
es etc E, until Sept first, at which
time we give possession of our Store
room, after will be too late to sec
ure these bargains, stock is limited
Buy Now. p. II. Coquillette.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Misses Mary and Anna Struif re-
turned home Friday from a munth's
vacation trip. They visited II.
w. Corbctt and family at Port Arth-
ur Texas and on the return visited
relatives at Alton, Ill.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

G f. Moon, Of Como twp. is visit
ing this week in the city at the Harry
Carl home. he is a bit lame vet
from a runaway accident. Mr. Moon
is an artist in the production of odd
canes, made from buffalo horn, dia-
mond willows, etc.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

We have rented u store. and
must sell all our present stock of
Furniture, Pianos, Rugs, Sewing
machines, by Sent first; YOUR price Is
ours during this sale. Euv Now.
u Ii, CoQuillette
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Mr. and Mrs A. b. Catalan are en-
joyinG a vacation and outing as
guests Of Mr. and Mrs JOS. Carroll of
Minneapolis who are spending the
summer at me Of the nearby lakes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

f w. Blackburn and family are
moving into the Johnson house on
North Eta st. and G.. w. Wilcox
and family will move to the Cole cot
tSge on Charming ST.. vacated by
them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Mrs G.. Fl Sessions and children
returned Friday from a visit at ,the
} g. Horner homie in Canbv MINI
They were accompanied BY Mrs SEES
ions mother. Mrs Peter West of Eli
endal N. Oak.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

The watch with the purple ribbon,
1t means accuracy durability and the
browning achIements of the worlds
finest watchmakers. Look for the
purple ribbon. Lud the Jewler
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Mrs Jasper Bon Durant and son
who have been guests at the f. D..
Leyson home tor several weeks went
to Washington Monday for a further
visit at the A. f. Churchill home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

A watch that will last a lifetime.
The South Bend Watch, the watch
with thepurple Ribbon. Look for the
purple ribbon in my window.
Lud the Jewier
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10
Base Ball Dance

The Miller ball team will give an
other dance at the McCov hall Fri
dav, Aug. llrh. You are invited.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10
Food Sale

The ladies Of the Christian Church
will hold a food sale Friday morning
at Temp'eman's Meat market. Home
made cakes. pies. bread etc. on sale
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10

Notice the BotsfJrd Lumber Co.
adv. in this paper.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-10
one

Key to table Of cquaHzed values: The figures given are the average values
rs returned the assessors nd review. boards; the numbers following the aver
age values Is the per cent raised or lowered by tho COUNT Board: those with
inmus sign 60 are lowered Ohorsa are raised C3 IFS used for thuty-thre and
orcrthud per cent in table and So fr syu-HT and twoIhirds per cent?
Column / II Horses and mules on" " and under
column 2 Is Horses and mules 2 IT. and under g.
Column 3 Is Horses ad miles 3 yva and over
Column 4 is stations and Jacks kept for service
Column 8 Is Cows all agea
Column 6 is An other cattle I yr ana under
Column Z is Al other attic 2 yrs amt under g.
Column 8 is a lother cattle 3 yrs and over
Column . is Sheep all ages
Column 10 Is Hogs all ages
Column II is Wagons arnaFs M Bchs
Column u is Steam and gas traction nguGI
Column q is Threshng machine seplUuws
Column "A IS Automobiles
Column Is is Motorcycles
Column 10 is Pianos
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-05
GARY CHURCH CENSUS
CONTINUED TONIGHT I

With a large number Of workers
from the different churches in the field
last night. Gary's second religious
census made fine progress. The can
vassers generally reported fine coop
Grafton on the part of the home visit
ed ana reported a Willingness to give
the desired information.
The convass is to be continued this
evening and today and it is expecte /
that large part of the first subdivi-
sion, Glen Park and Ambridge dis
tricts will be completed tonight. Resi-
dents OF these districts are again ask
ed to have some representative Of ths
family at home between z and o'clock
tonight prepared to give the census
takers the desired information.
The Y. NJ. c. 4. i headquarters for
the work and the returns Will be taba-
lated and reported from the associa-
tion. The religious census IL coup
eratIve move on the part Of the differ
ent Gary churches and cynagogues-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-05
NORTHERN
STATES IN
NEW CLASS
Now a Three Million Dollar
Company President IT. E.
Sharrer Gives Elaborate
Banquet at the Hammond
Country Club.

The entrance Of the Northern States
Life Insurance Company into the So
100000 class was celebrated last even
ing when President H E. Sharrer gave
delightful banquet to directors. Of
fcers Of the company, agents the home
office force. and wives OF the men, at
the Hammond Country club
The remarkable growth or the flour
ishing Hammond corporation nav has
over a quarter Of million dollars IN
mortgage loans in Lake county. was
illustrated at the banquet when S47,-
600 in new business was laid on the
table bringing the total 10 NOV. to
nearly $3.50, goo
The banquet was the occasion OF the
payment OF a bet by DR.. Sharrer who
promised to entertain the directors. Of
ficers. agents and wives If the COM
pany's home office agents wrote s2Oo.-
600 Of business during November. At
2 o'clock in the morning Of 2sth agents
called DR.. sharrer out OF bed to in
form him they had passed the $500, 600
mark for the month and that he was
stuck for dinner. This bet he gladly
paid. and in immense style. too.
Donald F. Campbell, professor Of
mathematics at the Armor Institute of
Technology. and aetuary for the North
ern States Life Company. and six other
companies. spoke at the dinner. He
paid the Hammond corporation a great
compliment when he cited it to the
other six companies as the ideal they
should follow because Of its economy
Of mana cement and cooperation. AS
an evidence Of his faith in the North
ern States Lille, Prof. Campbell took
out another policy last evening
It is the ambition of all insurance
companies to reach the s3.0o0.00o class
which entities them to membership in
the American Life convention COM
posed of 159 OF the leading insurance
corporations Of the country. Member
ship in the convention is an, endorse
ment of the security and soundness OF
the management. Only companies that
are properly handled attain member
ship.
In the first four days or December
agents of the Northern States Life
wrote $4,000 OF business out Of the
home office The business for 1915
closed with $4,000, 900 Of business and
has been raised now to s3,0o0.o00 In
1916. This is a growth in one year Of
so per cent. The assets of the conn
pany have increased this year to more
than s315.oo0.
In the past year the company has
had an income of over $4,000 a week
and has paid $4,000 in death claims.
The income last xear was $4,000 and
s125, 600 SO far in 1916. The Northern
states Life has made among others the
following large loans this year in the
county. s2f. .ooo, $4,000. $4,000 $4,000
and $40. 900. and 1t still has money to
loan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-05

SENATORS
To GATHER
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dec. Sit Is
understood that the Republican mem
bers Of the state senate will hold
conference in this city some day mex
week to discuss the organization "s
the senate. The principal subject tor
their consideration will be whether
they had better undertake to organize
the senate themselves or whether it
would be better for them TO enter into
some kind cf compromise agreement
with the Democrats for the organiza-
ton of the senate in order to ayoid
any friction between the two parties
at the opening Of the session. Each
party will have twenty-five members
OF the senate. The Republican repre-
sentatlves also will hold a conference
before long. but the date has not yet
been fixed. A call will be issued py
State Chairman Hays.
Ever since the publication few
days ago of the list Of jobs in the state
house that viii be available under the
incoming administration, it Is. said
that the newly elected Republican
state officials have been showed under
with appIicationsw6or jobs by Republi-
cans all over the state. The publi-
cation of the list almost started riot.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-05
THE PASSING
smmuz~.uzzu=~mzm.-us.uS

OLD Man I-Told-You-so who was 50
busy just before election
HAS not shown up anywhere since.
OUR Mateo Ludovico
WILL be pleased to pose for artists
EITHER en- bur or en- costume
OR. en- galvanized iron
YOU can find him in the Latin Quar-
tier, LIE. southeast corner of the city
room almost any time
HE win pose for stogies or matches
and is not a damn bit particular.
DEATH revealed woman recently
as an angel of mercy
WE hnd out lot Of things too late.
SLATER. MO. has a skunk ranch
THAT'S one OUTFIT the East Chicago
Chamber Of Commerce viii never try
to lure to
EAST CHICAGO
WHAT'S become Of the old -fashione i
girl who used to hop on chair
PULL her skirts up
AND scream like murder when she
saw a mouse?
OUR idea of pacihst is a chap who
tries to reason II out
WITH bull
INSTEAD of getting on the other
side Of a six foot fence,
ONE of the worst things we do
around the house is to get spot on
CLEAN table cloth the first time 1t Is
laid
THE win simply is sick about it
WHAT a brute married man fs
anyway,