The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-28

Of old weird and wondrous manifesto
ton of stagnation, and but for the
recollection of the glories Of the past,
life would appear to have been in vain.
The spirit of exaggeration while not
encouraged, will occasionally intrude,
and then tall talking and plain speak
ing suggest that the youth Of today is
indeed tame and degenerate. Rich
land county should have carved many
names on her scroll Of fame, which
now grace Logan's census, but the
proverbial grain of salt, would not suf-
flee to make palatable that story of the
40 acres Of trees closely planted, as a
grove, no two of which were alike, and
all of which grew. The shades of
Beebe and his capon stories are apt to
haunt you, Ez.
Bert Waldref, one of the most popu-
lar among the rising generation, left
on Tuesday for Fargo where he in
tends to complete thorough business
training.
Mr.. Peterson, of the Latter Day
Saints, is conducting series of lee
lures at Logan hall, to which cor
dial invitation is extended all. Mr..
Peterson is a pleasing speaker, widely
travelled and possessed of the gift Of
portraying interestingly the many
scenes and suggestions experience has
impressed.
Earl Stredwick recently added an
other to the many trophies his corn
has captured, at st. Paul, and with
Brother Brand keeps Logan in the
front rank, of both corn and alfalfa
experts. Beans are just a side-line.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Myers were Saw
yer visitors on Monday, exchanging
greetings with a host of friends.
Miss Joyce Butler, who has been
absent for many moons studying music
Minneapolis ways, is enjoying brief
vacation with the folks.
Mr.. F. E. Cook of Oak Grove Farm,
whose health has not of late been real
ly robust, decided to take a trip to the
coast and various points of interest.
Fremont has made religion of hard
work for many years, and is now de-
termined to enjoy a spell of recreation.
Holiday trade at the local stores
showed remarkable increase over
previous years. Myers& Brady, who
carry wondrous stock of merchan-
disc, report expectations exceeded and
Host Giles of the Cozy confectionery
claims that the demand for fruit and
candy was great. Logan as trading
center is widely appreciated.
Herb Packard, Of Mulligan fame,
FASTENED to Waterloo, Iowa, to enjoy
Xmas with the folks. But he intends
to return early in the New Year.
New Year resolutions will soon be
correct. Those who rent town lots for
garden spots will resolve to keep such
entirely free from unsightly weeds,
those who love not their neighbor will
cultivate assiduously spirit of amity,
and those who hitherto have failed to
discern the wondrous possibilities of
their home town, will become boost
ers. Whatever comes in all sincerity
your, scribe proffers every good wish
for the years that are to be.
Mrs. F. E. Cook and family were
among the many guests who enjoyed
a Merry Xmas, meath the hospitable
roof that shelters Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Bevins of Sawyer.
We are all familiar with Aesop's
fables, with the moral each conveys
applicable to generation after gener-
alton Fiction at times helps won
drously to enfore vital truth, and the
simple story the Greek writer related
in which the king of beasts and the in.
significant mouse are prominent char.
acters, could with advantage be read
marked, learned and inwardly digestec
by each of US. There should be, anc
we ran make. Mace for everyone in all
that pertains to community advance.
ment, and the growth and development
of this and other towns is dependent
on the recognition of a truth that pre-
coded Christ. It's not dollars, but do
ing, that counts.
Miss Eva Whitfield has been enjoy
ing slight relaxation from her schol'
astic duties, visiting among relatives
and friends. We regret to learn that
Mrs. Whitted's health is again such as
to necessitate a visit to Rochester tt
consult with the world famous Mayos